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
David R. Cohen
Partner, Co-chair e-Discovery Analysis & Technology Group
Andrew Cosgrove, Esq.
Commercial Litigation Practice Group
Eric J. Schwarz
Americas Leader - Forensic Technology and Discovery
Melinda Levitt
Partner
David R. Cohen, Partner, Co-chair e-Discovery Analysis & Technology Group, K&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
Melinda Levitt, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
- The Ethical Dilemma
- The Obligations
- The Dropped-Jaw Reactions and Questions
- What’s a Lawyer to Do?
- Choices
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
Eric J. Schwarz, Americas Leader - Forensic Technology and Discovery, Ernst & 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
- General Counsel
- Chief Information Officers
- Computer Forensic Specialists
- E-discovery Lawyers
- Privacy & Data Management Officers
- Records & Information Directors/Managers
- Compliance, Risk and IT Managers
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