News
California Electronic Discovery Takes the Next Step
- Published 05/13/2008
The Judicial Council of California approved proposed legislation
amending civil discovery law and procedures for handling the discovery
of electronically-stored-information in California. California’s Code of Civil Procedure does not currently address ESI.
The proposed legislation is designed to incorporate new e-discovery
provisions into the framework of the state’s
civil discovery law and is expected to become effective January 1,
2009.
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States Adopting E-Discovery Rules - 16 and Counting
- Published 02/7/2008
16 States have modified rules addressing the discovery of electronically-stored-information. Seven other states have proposals on the table.
| Enacted States | Proposal States |
|---|---|
| Arizona | Alaska |
| Arkansas | California |
| Connecticut | Iowa |
| Idaho | Maryland |
| Illinois | Nebraska |
| Indiana | Ohio |
| Louisiana | Virgina |
| Minnesota |
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| Mississippi |
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| Montana |
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| New Hampshire |
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| New Jersey |
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| New York |
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| North Carolina |
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| Texas |
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| Utah |
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Recent Articles
ESI: Email Storage Locations
- By Neil Packard
- Published 01/22/2008
- Technology
When formulating a Discovery request for ESI, email, tops the list. In most cases, email resides in a wide array of locations and formats.
Good to know –
Mailbox: A database, directory or files storing email messages and attachments for an individual. A mailbox’s location depends upon the email system and process employed by a business or individual.
Mail Server: A combination of hardware and software, functioning as a “Post Office.” A mail server sends, receives and relays email with other mail servers.
Email Client: An application or program used by an individual to access and manage their mailbox and email.
Good to know –
Mailbox: A database, directory or files storing email messages and attachments for an individual. A mailbox’s location depends upon the email system and process employed by a business or individual.
Mail Server: A combination of hardware and software, functioning as a “Post Office.” A mail server sends, receives and relays email with other mail servers.
Email Client: An application or program used by an individual to access and manage their mailbox and email.
Electronic Discovery Vendors Defined
- By eDiligent Inc.
- Published 01/19/2008
- Vendors
Keep in mind, the practice of discovery remains virtually unchanged, the media has grown significantly complex, expanding the scope of the term Complex litigation.