Electronic Discovery. These two words have to power to make the hair stand up on just about every attorney’s neck.
Let me tell you a story that was told to me by Dan Libby, a digital evidence expert who is featured on our website. Dan delivered a great presentation a few years ago on e-discovery and computer forensics for a local law group here in San Diego. After the presentation, he had an older attorney in the audience come up to him, shake his hand, slap him on the back, and tell him how thankful he was that Dan had given the presentation – because it had cemented his decision to retire from the practice of law!
Yes, e-discovery is the game changer …. and has even sent a few attorneys into an early retirement. The 2006 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have ushered in an entirely new era in the practice of law – the Digital Age. Attorneys must now take proactive steps regarding the discovery of ESI (Electronically Stored Information).
Luckily, we’ve got you covered if you need to brush up on the electronic discovery of Electronically Stored Information. We have just added three great new CLE courses with Angie Singer the CEO of Reclamere, a company based in Pennsylvania that specializes in Data Security and IT Asset Management.[1] Angie has quite a bit of experience with these electronic issues, and she breaks the information down in a way that attorneys can understand it.
Here are the three courses that we just added:[2]
E-Discovery vs. Computer Forensics – What’s the Difference?
With the rapid rise of electronic data discovery (EDD), even well prepared and educated attorneys can be confused about the differences between computer forensics and electronic discovery. While e-discovery is required in more instances than computer forensics, attorneys may use one or both services depending on the cause of action and the facts of the case.
In this presentation, Ms. Singer illustrates the differences between e-discovery and forensics to give you a better idea of how these different types of services can be effectively used in your cases. The primary topics addressed include industry terms, the basics, a review of the differences between the two services, common myths, case examples, observations, and resources. Ms. Singer also diligently explains e-discovery and the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model), a very helpful model/diagram that visually illustrates the steps involved in e-discovery.
eDiscovery by Geeks for Attorneys
The 2006 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) ushered in the area of e-discovery & ESI and forever changed the landscape of American legal system. Are you ready to practice law in the Digital Age where printers, GPS, and even Nintendo Game Boys now contain valuable electronic evidence?
In this CLE course, Ms. Singer explains why it’s now good practice to have a geek in your corner! The course focuses on the roles of the attorneys and expert, the big picture of EDD, common myths and avoiding problems. Other areas addressed include case law, statutes, the foundation & life cycle of EDD, preparation, litigation & preservation holds, reasonable anticipation of litigation, sources of ESI, collection & searching, production, native file format, E-Discovery governance, continuous improvement, outsourcing, and commercial products. Case law discussed by Ms. Singer includes Cache La Poudre Feeds, LLC v. Land O’Lakes, Zubulake v. UBS Warburg, Phoenix Four, Inc. v. Strategic Resources Corp., and Jane Doe v. Norwalk Community College.
Security Threats & Trends for Attorneys
From poor password protection to the dangers of social media, Ms. Singer will teach you about some of the top security threats to your client’s confidential data. Angie will provide you with answers – not just fear – to protect yourself and your clients from these security threats. The ten threats for attorneys that Ms. Singer discusses include social media, excessive user privileges, unpatched machines, autorun exploits, poor password practices, phishing & spear phishing, lost or stolen devices, over-confidence in anti-virus software, unsecured Wi-Fi, and cyber money mule scams.
Other issues addressed include malware, data breach notification laws, clickjacking & keylogging, beachheads, legacy systems, URL shortening websites, the role of privilege in information systems, administrator rights and patching. Ms. Singer also provides numerous practice points on how to overcome each threat.
If you need to brush up on the finer points of electronic discovery, computer security, and computer forensics, these online CLE courses can serve as an excellent resource to your professional development.
[1] Angie Singer has over 20 years of experience with information systems, engineering, project management. Her certifications include CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) and CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control). Ms. Singer’s specialties include Computer Forensics, e-Discovery Litigation Support, Data Recovery, Data Destruction, Systems Assessments, and Systems Auditing
[2] Although we are an online CLE company, attorneys may take these courses in a variety of formats, including streaming audio and video, in addition to MP3 and video download format for offline use. We also offer CD and DVD compliance packages in select states that deliver your MCLE compliance package.
I read a great article earlier in the week from Attorney at Work on ‘sharpening the saw.’ I would like to thank Wendy Werner for writing about something that has been our goal here: going beyond minimum continuing legal education. ‘Cast Your Gaze Beyond Meeting Annual CLE Requirements’ reads one of the main captions of the article – my sentiments exactly!
