Designed for today’s student, eDiscovery for the Legal Professional, Second Edition, introduces the basics of electronic discovery. In the current, fast-paced legal environment, legal professionals need to understand how technology influences the practice law, how to communicate this information to their clients, and the most cost-effective discovery tools available. This text offers comprehensive and timely coverage, including historical development of the eDiscovery field; substantive legal precedent and case studies; procedural changes based on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; practical application of eDiscovery tools and resources; discussion of changing technology definitions, usage and trends; and ethical considerations for the legal professional when managing electronic discovery and data.
New to the Second Edition:
- Up-to-date coverage of recent judicial decisions.
- Increased emphasis on the importance of project management techniques that support both internal data governance and eDiscovery processes.
- Continued exploration of how advancement of technology has created new ways for the law to be practiced and applied.
Professors and students will benefit from:
- Accessible text that explains technical eDiscovery concepts in layman’s terms.
- Emphasis on the importance of project management techniques that support both internal data governance and eDiscovery processes.
- Discussion of current Federal Rules of Civil Procedure covering eDiscovery.
- Effective pedagogy with examples and exercises in every chapter, excerpts from cases and the Federal Rules, helpful lists and summaries, and key points that highlight essential concepts and practical applications.
- Key topic coverage, including Impact of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) on discovery, Data Management, Case Management, Spoliation, and Ethical Considerations such as competence, confidentiality, and informed consent.
- A comprehensive glossary to help students with new and unfamiliar vocabulary.