Discovery Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

California's New State Court E-Discovery Rules: Do Try This At Home ... statutes designed to address the realities of electronic discovery. AB 5 added two new statutes to the California Code of Civil Procedure and amended 19 pre-existing CCP sections. On August 14, the Judicial Council followed suit by amending Calif. Rule of Court 3.724 to require early meet and confer as to e-discovery issues. The new rules, which largely track current federal provisions,  more...

Current Issues in Cloud Computing: Is There Sun Behind Those Clouds? BenefitsCloud computing is an enormous, pervasive and game-changing technology. Tech industry heavyweights such as Microsoft , IBM and Google have each committed billions to developing and marketing it. Smaller players and startups are cropping up daily with new offerings. Yet, for all the hype, few people understand the technology nor the unique issues cloud computing poses - particularly when it  more...

Trucking Litigation BenefitsLitigation involving trucking and bus companies seems straightforward. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Come hear how to negotiate the waters and learn how the myriad of confusing federal and state regulations could torpedo your case. Hear from the former top U.S. D.O.T. trucking lawyer on how to utilize federal and state information to help bolster your case. You  more...

Data Mapping and Electronic Information Management (EIM) - Risk Management for Daily Efficiency and Litigation-Preparedness ...es in operations and retrievals. Be better prepared for e-discovery for incident-responses, government inquiries and litigation as well as manage and minimize risks of smoking gun content, data leakages and excessive costs. This teleconference will not only cover the key legal and technology issues, but it will also focus on practical steps that your organization can consider immediately.  more...

Best Practices in Digital Evidence Management: The Impact of Digital Evidence on Law Enforcement and Government Investigations ...u with information on emerging trends in electronic media discovery practices. You will have a better understanding of the litigation aspects of electronic media retention and destruction. This will include the scope of electronic media discovery, trigger mechanisms for electronic media retention, obligations of users and counsel, and potential civil and criminal sanctions for improper document  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records BenefitsWith the federal government's prioritization of health information technology and evidence that electronic health record systems can reduce medical errors and lead to more efficient delivery of care, many hospitals and providers are beginning to implement EHRs in their facilities and practices. Despite federal regulations that permit certain donations of EHR technology, the implementation  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ...e will identify and describe various methods of effective discovery, including supplemental proceedings examinations of the judgment debtor and third-persons. Finally, this program will identify exemption issues and what to look for in tracing assets for possible fraudulent transfers. This teleconference is important for anyone who needs to know how to use a judgment to collect the judgment  more...

Reductions in Force Litigation Update ...y, defend itself; and special issues regarding electronic discovery, class or collective actions and the unionized workforce. Although the presenter speaks based on a career of representing employers, the lessons to be learned also will be beneficial to attorneys representing individuals, labor organizations and regulatory agencies, as well as human resources professionals. This program is  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Testifying and Consulting Experts ...mmunications with experts that are later revealed through discovery. Experts also create materials or communicate in a way that is subject to disclosure. These communications and materials can undercut the authority of the expert, embarrass the lawyer or worse. Alternatively, these communications can provide a treasure of cross-examination materials. This teleconference will review the  more...

Effective Use of Medical Records in Personal Injury Litigation ...of how to collect medical records, how to use them during discovery and how to present them to a jury. This teleconference discusses both plaintiff and defendant perspectives, and it will explain the role of medical evidence in the context of personal injury litigation and how to integrate medical records into your case. This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals  more...

Dynamic Tips for Effective E-Discovery ...discovery is one of the most important and prominent issues confronting the legal industry today. E-Discovery is the buzzword in litigation and it certainly has earned this status, but its notoriety can at times belie the legal community's tender grasp of its many complexities and implications. Paralegals and legal assistants - the 'case managers' during discovery - are perhaps the people most  more...

A Practical Guide for Using Litigation Technology During Discovery and at Trial ...discovery and at trial is now a requirement for the modern practice of law. Using and managing these complex systems in a cost effective and advantageous manner is a major challenge. This teleconference is intended to provide you with a practical guide to successfully use electronic discovery and trial presentation software; manage large document productions and reviews with technology; control  more...

Stemming the Tide: 10 Best Practices for Litigation Expense Management ...discovery, a continued increase in corporate reliance on electronic data and growing sophistication of plaintiffs' counsel have all combined to result in skyrocketing litigation costs with no end to this growth in sight. This comes at a time when pressure from business clients to reduce the cost of legal services is at an all time high. This teleconference will suggest 10 real-world ideas that,  more...

Begin With the Brain: Three Things Educators Need to Know! ... procedures for effective classroom management, encourage discovery play and orchestrate opportunities for active processing. Discover how to create a brain and body compatible environment that will bring the JOY of learning into the classroom! n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to review how perceived threat, stress and lack of classroom organization can minimize the brain's  more...

Advanced Records Management: The Intersection of Good Records Management and eDiscovery Preparedness ...ctive records management can have an enormous impact on e-discovery preparedness and a corporation's bottom line. While many corporations have established policies related to paper records, many of those same corporations have failed to update those policies to account for their rapidly increasing volumes of electronically stored information. No form of ESI demonstrates these complex issues  more...

Defining Electronic Data Terminology and Concepts nElectronic discovery has fundamentally altered both the corporate and legal worlds. The discovery and production of electronic records is now expected by litigants and courts alike. Attend this session and learn how to determine what is "electronically stored information" and proven methods for litigation readiness in the e-discovery era.  more...