Electronic Evidence And E Discovery

"Virtually every case today, from small claims to class actions, involves electronic information: emails, word-processing documents, spreadsheets and databases, metadata, digital photographs, and many other media. Electronic information can make or break a legal cause of action or a defence-or lead to a quick settlement."--Pub. desc.

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An examination of digital evidence from initial collection through to presentation of evidence in court. Electronic discovery represents a new paradigm for litigators. Digital information, from email and attachments, to documents created on word processors, to instant messaging communications and "Twitters", is what comprises discovery today. Preserving the chain of custody from collection of this digital evidence to presentation in court is imperative. Electronic courtrooms are becoming more common to allow presentation of evidence in electronic format and this will continue, not only for large, document heavy cases, but for all litigation matters in the future. Australian courts continue to develop practical standards to ensure consistency of data and documents during discovery and at trial. This book is a must-read for all litigators, students and academics, especially those who have not dealt with electronic documents during discovery.

Essential for anyone who works with technology in the field, E-DISCOVERY is a "hands-on, how-to" training guide that provides students with comprehensive coverage of the technology used in e-discovery in civil and criminal cases. From discovery identification to collection, processing, review, production, and trial presentation, this practical text covers everything your students need to know about e-discovery, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence. Throughout the text, students will have the opportunity to work with e-discovery tools such as Discovery Attender, computer forensics tools such as AccessData's Forensics ToolKit, as well as popular processing and review platforms such as iConect, Concordance, and iPro. An interactive courtroom tutorial and use of Trial Director are included to complete the litigation cycle. Multiple tools are discussed for each phase, giving your students a good selection of potential resources for each task. Finally , real-life examples are woven throughout the text, revealing little talked-about potential pitfalls, as well as best practice and cost management suggestions.

This casebook is the first in its field on electronic discovery and digital evidence. Judge Scheindlin, the author of the landmark Zubulake opinions, is the leading authority on electronic discovery issues in the federal judiciary. Professor Capra is the Reporter to the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules, a co-author of a five-volume treatise on Evidence, and the principal author of Rule 502. Members of The Sedona Conference? Working Group on Electronic Document Retention and Production, which published The Sedona Principles cited by courts and litigators on a daily basis, contributed commentary and practical guidance.

The use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of electronic discovery. This valuable book provides lawyers with the templates they need to frame their discovery requests, and provides helpful advice on what they can subpoena.