Electronic Discovery CLE & Educational Classes

Electronic Discovery & Forensics CLE
An overview of electronic discovery technology as it pertains to archived data and how to prepare to answer the growing challenges, including: overview of tape and backup format technologies, non-native restoration, ways to minimize what is produced by electronic culling and data de-duplication, E-Mail server recovery and examination, extraction of user files and mail boxes, and computer forensic investigations.

Reasonably Accessible CLE
Discussion of how the recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure re-define the scope and limitations of electronically stored information (ESI), what forms of ESI are discoverable, how this affects backup tapes and archived media, the new timetable for electronic discovery, and what the parameters are for the two-tier test for "reasonably accessible" data.

Tape 101 CLE
Understanding the technology behind tapes, tape drives, and processing backup tapes. Includes discussions about: what is contained on backup tapes, factors determining tape technology, backup formats and media types, looking at different types of information, backup tapes and catalogs, and other media that is potentially discoverable, challenges & hurdles in reading tapes, non-native data restoration, how to ensure the defensibility of manner in which data is restored, post restoration culling & de-duplication, and data conversion.

Developing Retention Policies CLE

Discussion of what retention policies are and how they help limit organizational exposure through systematic storage, retention, and destruction of information. Additional discussion of how recent changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure affect the types of information that fall under retention policies, and what likely forms of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) need to be considered in developing organizational policies. Also addresses topics of regulated industries, development and implementation of litigation holds, organizational benefits of retention policies, and key issues to consider in development and implementation of retention policies.

Ethics Issues Surrounding Electronic Discovery CLE
Overview of ethical considerations during eDiscovery and new ethical challenges stemming from updated Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Discussion includes topics to be addressed at Rule 26(f) Conference, ensuring confidentiality of client information, storing client information, inadvertent disclosure of ESI, implications of accessing metadata, rules regarding internet discussion groups, interception of E-Mail, preservation duties, and spoliation sanctions. Additional areas addressed include technological competence of attorneys, risk management, considerations in outsourcing E-Discovery, and best practices for managing discovery and litigation.

Computer Forensics CLE
Discussion of the process of forensic investigations, understanding the collection and analysis of information assets, authentication and preservation of data in a defensible manner to maintain admissibility in a court of law, where to find key information, and how to recognize malicious intent.Additional areas addressed include tying forensics in with electronic discovery as a whole and understanding the role that backup tapes play in the litigation process.