13th Annual National Institute on E-Discovery

Speakers: Adam Cohen, Corey Lee, Karen Wagshul

Description:
Organizations routinely store data in the cloud and use cloud platforms for eDiscovery purposes. This panel will examine common eDiscovery risks and benefits associated with preserving, collecting, and producing data from the Cloud. The panel will discuss strategies for managing retention of cloud data, data privacy implications of storing data in the cloud, and risks inherent in using cloud applications for discovery purposes, including data security, protecting confidentiality, and anticipating collection limitations.

Speakers: Guillermo Christensen, Lauren Schwartzreich, Philip Jack Favro

Description:
Ephemeral messages are an increasingly popular way for people to communicate, but what risks do ephemeral messages pose to eDiscovery? This panel will explore what ephemeral messaging means; whether such messages truly disappear; how they can (or can't) be preserved, collected, or produced; and how their usage impacts obligations under data privacy laws.

Speakers: Alison Ann Grounds, John M Barkett

Description:
Lawyers face an ever-evolving landscape of complex technological and legal issues as new technologies create new sources of data and new tools for evidence analysis. Understanding the benefits and risks of various technologies is a basic competency requirement in an evolving legal landscape. This panel will present real-world examples and guidance for navigating these challenges.

Speakers: John Justin Rosenthal

Description:
A curated review of timely do-not-miss e-discovery case law presented by one of the leading e-discovery litigators in the nation.

Speakers: Eric Schwarz, Martin T Tully, Robert A Musiala Jr

Description:
Blockchains are all the rage for crypto-currencies and smart contracts, but what does the increased use of blockchains mean for discovery? This panel will explain what blockchains are and how they are useful to evidence authentication, and then provide practical suggestions for collecting, evaluating and producing blockchain data in litigation.

Speakers: Thomas Staunton, Timothy Hudson

Description:
The Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program has been in place for almost two years, providing a series of standard discovery requests and expediting early discovery. This panel will discuss the intent of the pilot project, litigation experiences within the program, and predictions for the future of the program.

Speakers: David J Kessler, Katharine H Parker, Sara Ellis

Description:
A panel of federal court judges will provide their perspectives on pressing and important e-discovery issues facing litigators and courts, including: balancing management of discovery without micromanaging it (In re Broiler Chicken);effective use of FRE 502(d); improving assertions and challenges to privilege; moving beyond boilerplate objections and improving quality of requests; and assessing proportionality's impact on discovery and what facts parties need to present to demonstrate the existence or lack of proportionality.