06 Monday May 2019
Posted in E-Discovery, Native Format, Redaction
Mueller? Mueller? More E-Discovery Lessons from Bill and Bob, by Craig Ball, Ball In Your Court
https://craigball.net/2019/04/23/mueller-mueller-more-e-discovery-lessons-from-bill-and-bob/
Is there anyone who knows and can explain e-discovery like Craig Ball? If so, I don’t know who it is. This is one is a keeper. If you think you understand how to redact a document, this post is for you. -CCE
08 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Benchslap, Court Orders, Federal Judges, Judges, Legal Writing, U.S. District Courts
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Judge Trolls Lawyers Without Saying Anything At All, by Joe Patrice, Above The Law
http://abovethelaw.com/2015/08/judge-trolls-lawyers-without-saying-anything-at-all/
Joe beat me to it. Many thanks to Jessica L. Craft at Holden & Carr for the heads’ up. -CCE
Judge Charles Breyer proves that a redaction can be worth a thousand words. . . .
19 Monday May 2014
Posted in Adobe Acrobat, Authentication, Bates Numbers, Computer Forensics, Databases, Discovery, Document Review, E-Discovery, Emails, Evidence, Federal Judges, Federal Rules of Discovery, Federal Rules of Evidence, Forensic Evidence, Judges, Legal Forms, Legal Technology, Native Format
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Adobe Acrobat, Ball in Your Court, Bates Numbering, Craig Ball, Databases, E-Discovery, E-Mail, ESI, Evidence, Lawyers' Guide to Forms of Production, Native Format, Redaction
A Guide to Forms of Production, by Craig Ball, Ball In Your Court Blog
http://ballinyourcourt.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/a-guide-to-forms-of-production/
Craig Ball’s Lawyers’ Guide to Forms of Production! Although Mr. Ball says there is much he wants to re-organize and rewrite, I can’t wait to dive in. You will find the hyperlink to the Guide when you go to the web site. Thank you, Craig Ball! -CCE
Semiannually, I compile a primer on some key aspect of electronic discovery. In the past, I’ve written on computer forensics, backup systems, metadata and databases. For 2014, I’ve completed the first draft of the Lawyers’ Guide to Forms of Production, intended to serve as a primer on making sensible and cost-effective specifications for production of electronically stored information. It’s the culmination and re-purposing of much that I’ve written on forms heretofore, along with new material extolling the advantages of native and near-native forms.
Reviewing the latest draft, there is much I want to add and re-organize; accordingly, it will be a work-in-progress for months to come. Consider it a “public comment” version. The linked document includes exemplar verbiage for requests and model protocols for your adaption and adoption. I plan to add more forms and examples. . . .
08 Wednesday Jan 2014
Posted in Court Orders, Court Rules, Emails, Legal Technology, Texas Supreme Court, Trial Tips and Techniques
≈ Comments Off on Texas Supreme Court Embraces Email and Amends Civil Procedure Rules.
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Civil Procedure, Frank O. Carroll III, Proof of Service, Redaction, Signature Blocks, TexAppBlog, Texas Supreme Court
Texas Supreme Court Decides Email is Here to Stay, Amends Rules of Civil Procedure Accordingly, by Frank O. Carroll III, TexAppBlog
When it comes to civil courts in Texas, the theme for 2013 was “fast-tracking.” The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure saw a number of changes related to triaging and expediting low-dollar controversies and eliminating “frivolous” cases early in the litigation process. While limiting requests for production and depositions in cases under $100,000 is all well and good, civil courts in Texas face much greater problems on a day-to-day basis.
One such problem is the underutilization of technology. Before 2014, email didn’t exist as far as the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure were concerned, electronic filing by fax was the equivalent of placing an envelope in the mail, and FedEx was a great way to send birthday gifts, but an unacceptable way to send discovery requests. But a new day has dawned, and 2014 is upon us…
