Recent Articles:
eData and Discovery

A lack of understanding about your company's data management system can land you in hot water. There are ways to improve communication between in-house lawyers and the information technology group before and after receipt of document requests. Prepare your organization so when you respond to an electronic data request, you can avoid potential pitfalls.


Recent Case Law
In this recent case, the district court strikes the Magistrate Judge's scheduling order provision that shifted the costs of eDiscovery to the plaintiffs.



In this recent case, the court makes clear that under the amended rules of discovery, the Rule 37(f) safe harbor provision requires a routine system to be in place and some affirmative action by the party to prevent their system from destroying or altering evidence.

By: Julie Grantham, Associate General Counsel, Scarab Digital Imaging

Employ these best practice steps and check off the aciton items to stay on top of the electronic discovery process during the early stages of litigation.


August 22
CAPITAL AREA PARALEGALS
ASSOCIATION;

Women in eDiscovery; Austin Central Texas Chapter Meeting
Hosted by Haynes Boone
600 Congress Ave., Suite 1300
Austin, Texas 78701

Topic: Communication and Project Management:
Vendor ~ Litigation Support ~ Law Firm ~ Client
Meet and Greet Mixer 5:30 - 6 pm
Meeting 6 - 7 pm


August 29
Association of Corporate Counsel Chapter Meeting; Austin

Cool River Cafe
4001 Parmer Lane
Austin, Texas 78727
Topic: Texas 80th Legislative Session's Impact on Business
11:30 am - 1 pm

September 5-6
15th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program; Austin
Hilton Austin Hotel
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
CLE program bringing minority and women lawyers together with corporate legal departments and government agencies. www.texasbar.com/tmcp

September 12
Scarab Houston Office Grand Opening Celebration; HoustonHilton Austin Hotel
Sambuca Restaurant
Mezzanine and VIP Room
919 Milam, Suite 120
Houston, Texas 77002
5 - 8 pm
RSVP: jwatkins@scarabimaging.com