Legal Ethics and E-Discovery


LIVE Webcast


Summary:

With the dawn of technology come new developments in federal litigation and thus in the ethical code governing the practice of law. E-discovery and electronically stored information move at the speed of light and as such, it’s a good time for us to check how we look at electronic information and ethics.

The Knowledge Group is producing a webcast on legal ethics and E-discovery to guide you through recent changes and updates surrounding these subject matters. In this LIVE Webcast, some of the best in the industry will share their sense of the best practices out there on legal ethics and E-discovery. This is a must attend event for E-Discovery professionals.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 2.0
Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 093903


Featured Speakers for Legal Ethics and E-Discovery live webcast:

K&L Gates LLP

David R. Cohen
Partner, Co-chair e-Discovery Analysis & Technology Group

Nixon Peabody LLP

Andrew Cosgrove, Esq.
Commercial Litigation Practice Group

Ernst & Young LLP

Eric J. Schwarz
Americas Leader - Forensic Technology and Discovery

Foley & Lardner LLP

Melinda Levitt
Partner


Event Talking Points:

SEGMENT 1:

David R. CohenPartner, Co-chair e-Discovery Analysis & Technology GroupK&L Gates LLP

- The latest case law raising ethical issues in e-discovery
- Compliance with preservation and production obligations
- The independent duties of outside counsel vs. in-house counsel
- Tricky privilege Issues and what you need to know about FRE 502
- Other common ethical pitfalls- and how to avoid them

SEGMENT 2:

Melinda Levitt, Partner,  Foley & Lardner LLP

- The Ethical Dilemma
- The Obligations
- The Dropped-Jaw Reactions and Questions
- What’s a Lawyer to Do?
- Choices

SEGMENT 3:

Andrew Cosgrove, Esq., Commercial Litigation Practice Group,  Nixon Peabody LLP

Cooperation and Candor
- Rules: Preservation
- Rules: Candor
- New Era of “Required” Cooperation
- Swofford v. Eslinger
- 1100 West v. Red Spot Paint & Varnish
- Doppes v. Bentley Motors

SEGMENT 4:

Eric J. SchwarzAmericas Leader - Forensic Technology and DiscoveryErnst & Young LLP

- Quality Assurance in eDiscovery
- Agenda
- Addressing The Issues
- Professional Competencies
- Due Professional Care
- Planning & Supervision
- Sufficient Relevant Data – Discovery Assurance
- Reporting On Data Integrity and Analytical Techniques
- File Accountability
- Data Integrity & Dynamic Reporting


Who Should Attend?

- General Counsel
- Chief Information Officers
- Computer Forensic Specialists
- E-discovery Lawyers
- Privacy & Data Management Officers
- Records & Information Directors/Managers
- Compliance, Risk and IT Managers

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event to anyone interested to hear the up-to-the minute updates on legal and ethical issues in E-Discovery.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A


Registration Information:

Legal Ethics and E-Discovery
LIVE Webcast

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET)