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California Electronic Discovery Takes the Next Step

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. » Read More

States Adopting E-Discovery Rules - 16 and Counting

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 
Mississippi 
Montana 
New Hampshire 
New Jersey 
New York 
North Carolina 
Texas 
Utah 
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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.

Keep in mind, the practice of discovery remains virtually unchanged, the media has grown significantly complex, expanding the scope of the term Complex litigation.

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