Tag Archives: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Attorneys’ Professional Duty of Care When Representing Clients in Litigation or an Investigation Requires Higher Technological Literacy

Photo of May Tal GongolevskyBy May Tal Gongolevsky on Posted in Ethics
The legal practice and technology go hand in hand, and a solid understanding of technology is crucial to satisfy the ethical duties owed by attorneys to their clients. In an opinion published on Feb. 21, the New York County Lawyers Association Professional Ethics Committee (the “Committee”) stressed that the legal practice needs to keep up … Continue Reading

Advocacy in E-Discovery More Important Than Ever

Photo of Edward J. JacobsPhoto of David ChoiBy Edward J. Jacobs and David Choi on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management
In this day and age, advocacy starts with competence in ESI issues. An effective advocate must be able to assess e-discovery needs and issues, implement appropriate preservation procedures, advise clients on options for storage and preservation, understand the client’s ESI systems and storage, and handle the management, review and production of ESI in litigation. But … Continue Reading

Congratulations! Now what?

By Karin Scholz Jenson on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management, E-Discovery Rules
Twitter is abuzz with messages about today’s effective date for the changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that read more like birth announcements (“It’s finally here!”). But figuring out what to do once you get that baby home is another matter – despite having a long time to prepare. Moreover, while there is … Continue Reading

Day 4: Your First Five Questions (times four): A Practical Guide to the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – Rule 34 Objections

Photo of Gary LevinPhoto of Robert J. TuckerPhoto of James A. ShererPhoto of Jonathan A. FormanBy Karin Scholz Jenson, Gary Levin, Robert J. Tucker, James A. Sherer and Jonathan A. Forman on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management, E-Discovery Rules, Your First Five Questions
The current amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—and, in particular, those that address the practice of civil discovery—are the product of five years of development, debate, and, of course, dialogue. Now that the Rules are set to be implemented on December 1, 2015 – and they apply to pending cases where “just and practicable” — … Continue Reading

Day 3: Your First Five Questions (times four): A Practical Guide to the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – Preservation

Photo of Gary LevinPhoto of Robert J. TuckerPhoto of James A. ShererPhoto of Jonathan A. FormanBy Karin Scholz Jenson, Gary Levin, Robert J. Tucker, James A. Sherer and Jonathan A. Forman on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management, E-Discovery Rules, Preservation, Your First Five Questions
The current amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—and, in particular, those that address the practice of civil discovery—are the product of five years of development, debate, and, of course, dialogue. Now that the Rules are set to be implemented on December 1, 2015 – and they apply to pending cases where “just and practicable” — … Continue Reading

Day 1: Your First Five Questions (times four): A Practical Guide to the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – Proportionality

Photo of Gary LevinPhoto of Robert J. TuckerPhoto of James A. ShererPhoto of Jonathan A. FormanBy Karin Scholz Jenson, Gary Levin, Robert J. Tucker, James A. Sherer and Jonathan A. Forman on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management, E-Discovery Rules, Your First Five Questions
The current amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—and, in particular, those that address the practice of civil discovery—are the product of five years of development, debate, and, of course, dialogue. Now that the Rules are set to be implemented on December 1, 2015 – and they apply to pending cases where “just and practicable” — … Continue Reading

December 2015 Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: A BakerHostetler Q&A

Photo of BakerHostetlerBy BakerHostetler on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management, E-Discovery Rules
In this video, E-Discovery Advocacy and Management team leader Karin S. Jenson answers questions raised by clients and colleagues about the December 1 expected changes to the discovery rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, their potential practical impact, and how to prepare, including: What are the rules changes, and when do they take … Continue Reading

Preservation by Backup Tape – Your First Five Questions . . .

Photo of Gilbert S. KeteltasBy Gilbert S. Keteltas on Posted in E-Discovery Rules, Preservation, Your First Five Questions
This is the inaugural post in Discovery Advocate’s new series, “Your First Five Questions,” in which we identify a question commonly (or sometimes not so commonly) seen in practice followed by the first five questions you might ask and why. Have a scenario you’d like us to address? Contact us. Your new client, a Fortune … Continue Reading

Preparing for the December 2015 Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Photo of BakerHostetlerBy BakerHostetler on Posted in E-Discovery Advocacy and Management, E-Discovery Rules
The package of changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure presents a powerful opportunity to cut litigation discovery costs, risks and burdens – particularly for skilled legal advocates and businesses that are prepared. And, although the changes are not expected to take effect until December 1, 2015, some courts are already looking to them … Continue Reading
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