E-Discovery Rules

For employers that have, to date, managed to avoid battles over e-discovery, time is short. Every hour spent preparing for the inevitable discovery dispute before litigation commences will save incalculable angst once litigation starts, and can make the difference between winning or losing important legal battles. This article discusses these emerging realities in light of the Federal Rules' new e-discovery provisions and provides guidance to in-house counsel on how to prepare employers better for their obligations under the rules.

35 minute read August 28, 2007 at 02:24 PM
By
Neal D. Mollen And John P. Isa
E-Discovery Rules

For the in-house lawyer, managing discovery has always been a thankless task. Business people typically see lawyers (in-house or outside counsel) as impediments and time-wasters.

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