Please Note: This title has been drafted in accordance with the proposed Amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

E-Discovery and the use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of dealing with electronic information. This comprehensive book provides lawyers with the templates they need to develop an effective E-Discovery strategy, and to frame appropriate E-Discovery requests. In addition to the ready-made forms, the authors also supply helpful information and commentary to bring you rapidly up to speed in the electronic discovery field.





In the 800-plus pages of this book, you'll learn the background and strategies behind effective e-discovery and find more than 70 forms and checklists you need, including:

• Interrogatories for Network Infrastructure
• Interrogatories for Internet Access and Usage
• Interrogatories for Computers, Servers and Software
• Interrogatories for Backup Systems
• Interrogatories for E-mail
• Interrogatories for Instant Messages
• Interrogatories for Remote Access/Home Issues
• Desktop and server Information Forms
• Evidence Custody Form
• Guidelines for an Electronic Evidence Protocol
• Nonwaiver of Privilege Agreement
• Guidelines for Hiring and Working with an Electronic Discovery or Computer Forensic Expert
• Computer Forensics Services Agreement
• Preservation of Evidence Letters
• Document-Retention Policies
• Initial Interrogatories Subject to Rule 33(a) Limitations
• Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Interrogatories
• Multiple Requests for Production of Documents
• Notice of Taking Deposition Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(B)(6)
• Sample Subpoena to Internet Service Provider
• Motions to Compel
• Motions for Protective Orders
• Motion for Sanctions
• Rule 16 Meet and Confer orders
• Orders for Preservation of Records
• and more!

Plus: Appendices, a Glossary from the renowned Sedona Conference, and an extensive electronic evidence case digest with over 200 cases summarized! Written with a view toward simplifying the complexities of computer forensics, this is an essential resource for anyone who deals with electronic evidence and discovery.

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This book focuses on the e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which were approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States on September 20, 2005. The issues addressed by the new rules will significantly impact the way law is practiced and are discussed in detail in the book. These include such topics as the concept of electronically stored information; the new approach to pre-discovery meetings, the form of production of electronic evidence, inaccessible evidence, preservation of evidence when routine processes may destroy it, the safe harbor, and privilege waiver issues.

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This book will help lawyers grasp the leading issues associated with electronic evidence and to help them demystify this technology and afford them the chance to take advantage of this opportunity within the practice of law.







This cutting-edge and practical guide is designed to arm lawyers with the information, tools, and knowledge necessary to:

• Properly request the appropriate information and be able to relate their claims or defenses to the information they seek
• Adequately respond to inquiries relating to E-evidence and understand that there are privileges, undue burdens, alternative sources of information, or other reasons to object to discovery, and what this all entails
• Assist Judges in identifying what is reasonable to expect from both parties, and more.

Electronic Evidence contains numerous charts, rules and statutes relating to electronic evidence, case law, sample forms, and secondary resources.

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