tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266859322011-12-13T22:58:51.541-05:00Computer Forensics and Data Discovery Experts <BR> Atlas Information Research, Inc.W. Thomas Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15639426120620097665noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685932.post-1145670369683961872006-04-21T20:39:00.000-05:002006-04-21T20:46:09.683-05:00<strong>A company should consider when an e-discovery project is suitable to conduct in-house, and when it's not.</strong><br /><br />Companies know they are obligated to produce electronic data as part of discovery for litigation or regulatory investigations. But many IT departments enlisted to do so are unfamiliar with the intricacies of handling electronic evidence, particularly in cases involving complex subjects and high document volumes. Recent judicial scrutiny placed on companies for deficient electronic discovery practices has caused IT departments to be less confident about their electronic discovery capabilities and, in some cases, forced them to defend their practices in court.<br /><br />When should companies engage an outside expert for a discovery project, and when can it be just as effective to conduct the project in-house? What initial steps can be conducted in-house before turning it over to an outside expert? If the project is performed in-house, what are key issues to be aware of to make sure it is conducted properly and effeciently?<br /><br />Given the nature and complexity of electronic data, modern discovery productions can't use a cookie-cutter approach. The amount of data to produce, the type of hardware and software involved, and the nature of the suit all play into the complexity and costs the producing party will face. When faced with discovery requests, you should concider speaking with a professional you can trust such as Atlas Information Research, Inc. They have the background and skills needed to assist with your data discovery project.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.e-discovery2000.com">Contact Atlas Information Research, Inc.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/26685932-114567036968396187?l=e-discovery2000.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>W. Thomas Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15639426120620097665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26685932.post-1145649499191046252006-04-21T14:57:00.000-05:002006-04-21T14:58:19.200-05:00The discovery of electronic documents is a highly-important, emerging trend in litigation. While the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and parallel state rules have long included electronic files in their definitions of "documents" subject to discovery, discovery of such e-documents has become evermore significant as businesses increasingly utilize e-documents and e-mail in their activities. Several high-profile, headline-grabbing cases have shown that e-documents, and the e-discovery process, can have a significant impact on the course and outcome of litigation.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/26685932-114564949919104625?l=e-discovery2000.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>W. Thomas Mileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15639426120620097665noreply@blogger.com1