E-Discovery "Wake Up Call"
Findlaw posted a great article that nicely digests many of the new e-discovery obligations imposed by the revisions to the Federal Rules and analyzing their ramifications for corporate America and the U.S. government if entities don't "wake up" and take immediate proactive steps to get their electronic information house in order for future litigation. The author also lists the litany of excuses offered by parties - and rejected by courts - for a party's failure to comport with e-discovery obligations. The article is exactly what it purports to be: a wake-up call. It doesn't go into exhaustive detail, but it should alert the unwary to the potential landmines in the developing e-discovery landscape. Definitely worth a quick read (or a quick link) as one step to make sure you, your attorneys, or your clients are taking appropriate measures to avoid costly e-discovery snafus...or sanctions.
