E-Discovery Law Means Get It Right, Or Face Sanctions

Reprinted with permission from FindLaw.com

Electronic discovery and evidence are becoming the real game in town when it comes to discovery in civil cases. Indeed, according to a recent study, e-discovery law is developing in jurisdictions across the country, and 2009 saw twice as many judicial opinions issued on e-discovery issues than 2008.

And of potential concern to counsel and clients, practically half of these e-discovery opinions addressed sanctions, with sanctions being levied in 70% of those cases. Obviously, it is imperative that clients have their e-discovery houses in order; and that they retain counsel who are knowledgeable, skilled and proactive in this fast-developing and important area of the law.