New E-Discovery Rules
June 18, 2007
Avoid costly consequences by understanding what the amendments allow and require
Published in 8-K, Summer 2007
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure regarding electronic discovery were amended last December. These amendments significantly affect how litigants address e-discovery issues. Attorneys, including in-house counsel, must now understand their clients' electronic information systems and sources of electronic evidence at the earliest stages of a lawsuit. This article discusses the amendments and their implications for business entities involved in federal litigation.
Document: New E-Discovery Rules - PDF