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White Papers

Applied Discovery provides clients with current information about the law and technology related to the practice of electronic discovery. Our current White Papers are listed below.


  • Summary of Lorraine v. Markel American Insurance Co., 2007
    In May 2007 Judge Paul W. Grimm, Chief Magistrate Judge from the District of Maryland issued a 101 page opinion on the admissibility of electronically stored information. An essential primer on evidence admission, Lorraine v. Markel American Insurance Co., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 33020 (D. Md. May 4, 2007) nicely lays out some of the problems with the admissibility of electronically stored information and provides key guidance on some of the strategic ways to proffer this evidence in federal court. This white paper summarizes the Lorraine case and sets forth some best practices for the admission of electronic evidence at trial.


  • Applying the Legal Hold: Tips for Preserving Evidence in High-Stakes Litigation
    Corporate practices around retention/destruction of electronically stored information has never been more important. This white paper includes tips on document retention and destruction policies during a legal hold, managing multiple holds, terminology, communication between the legal and IT departments and more.


  • Electronic Discovery Best Practices: The Secret to Success
    This white paper provides an overview of e-discovery case law and tips for implementing electronic discovery best practices including "ten tips for implementing electronic discovery best practices."


  • Elements of a Good Document Retention Policy
    From creating and implementing a formal policy to preventing sanctions, this white paper covers all elements of a good document retention policy.


  • Embedded Information in Electronic Documents
    Why Meta Data Matters
    Meta data describes how, when, and by whom an electronic document was created, modified, and transmitted. Use this insightful white paper to learn how to use meta data to bolster your case and streamline document review.


  • Implementing an Effective Electronic Discovery Response Plan
    Creating a successful electronic discovery response plan is not much different from traditional discovery. Learn the key steps and players required to develop an efficient and effective action plan.


  • Native File Review: A Primer
    Gain a better understanding of native file review, native file production, and the court requirements surrounding native files.


  • Six Advantages of the Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
    This white paper explores how the newly amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure may help reduce or eliminate some of the burdens associated with the cost of e-discovery for corporations.


  • Top 10 Tips to Prepare for FRCP Changes
    The amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will have an impact on litigators, in-house counsel, and other attorneys with responsibility for providing companies with general corporate governance advice. The 10 tips in this white paper are aimed at giving all those affected a practical approach to readiness for the new rules.
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