Electronic Discovery, Privacy

Laying Foundation for Meta Data and Websites

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 5/9/2013

Lawsuits brought in the U.S. that result in judgments against Chinese companies often have problems with enforceability, unless the Chinese company has assets in the US or assets in another country that enforces US judgments....more

Defendants Want Social Media, Plaintiffs Want E-Discovery

by Christopher Hopkins on 3/28/2013

In civil discovery, defense lawyers are seeking plaintiff's social media (meanwhile, a defendant-corporation likely has little social media to worry about). BUT, plaintiffs are seeking defendant's e-discovery (which the...more

Social Media Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions

by Jonathan Foxx on 3/12/2013

Last month, I discussed some of the salient compliance requirements associated with using Social Media.* Then, a few days later, I offered to you my article, entitled Social Media and Networking Compliance. This month, on...more

Safeguards against Data Security Breaches (Part Two) [Video]

by Fenwick & West LLP on 3/10/2013

?Are you looking to guard your company's “secret sauce?” Fenwick’s Robert Brownstone says companies should safeguard their data by limiting the number of employees with access to certain confidential information. Following up...more

Court Quotes Mark Zuckerberg’s Opinion Of Where Privacy Is Going On The Web

by Justin Capuano | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 2/20/2013

Since this blog’s inception we have frequently posted about the discovery of social media content; however, it is rare, indeed, when a decision we review cites to the opinion of a social media website’s chief executive...more

Unfiltered Orange | Weekly eDiscovery News Update – February 6, 2013

by Rob Robinson on 2/7/2013

Recognized nationally in Forbes’ Law and Technology Blog as a leading source of trusted eDiscovery information, Orange Legal Technologies’ Unfiltered Orange newsletter is published weekly to provide legal and technology...more

Vermont Issues Significant eDiscovery / Fourth Amendment Decision

by Benjamin Dryden, Adam Losey | Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/29/2013

In civil litigation, eDiscovery disputes hardly ever rise to the level of constitutional importance. But in the criminal arena, the rules are different....more

Social Media Policy: You're Probably Doing It Wrong

by Christopher Hopkins on 1/24/2013

Social Media Policies: You're Probably Doing It Wrong. Test these 9 steps. Special thanks to Palm Beach Bar Bulletin for publishing in their Feb 2013 issue....more

Three Key Data Retention Questions [Video]

by Robert Brownstone | Fenwick & West LLP on 1/22/2013

Your company has been sued – what do you need to consider to comply with data preservation requirements? How do you address litigation holds, ediscovery and data retention? Robert Brownstone, litigation attorney and chair of...more

Court Allows Discovery of Private Posts on Facebook

by Angela Bosworth on 1/21/2013

Facebook is a seemingly endless source of juicy intel. As such, I always recommend that users lock down their privacy settings if they want to keep “the man” out of their timeline. Public posts are fair game for employers...more

What the Pateaus Scandal Tells Us About Email Privacy

by Christopher Hopkins on 1/10/2013

This article discusses the Patreaus affair from the standpoint of practical email privacy tips for lawyers, law firms, their clients, and families. A brief explanation is provided how emails (or even fake email addresses)...more

Employee email – neither private nor privileged

by Elizabeth Cohee on 12/14/2012

Employees should be put on notice – there is no special privacy protection for email sent or received using an employer’s devices....more

Data Management for Health Care Organizations: Is Your Head in the Sand? The Data Is Not There

by Ober|Kaler on 12/7/2012

It is virtually inevitable that health care companies will be called upon to preserve, collect, review and produce some portion of their electronic records. Health care companies face unique and complex challenges as they...more

Top 3 Concerns in Data Security [Video]

by Robert Brownstone | Fenwick & West LLP on 12/6/2012

In the video, Robert Brownstone, co-chair of Fenwick’s Electronic Information Management Group, describes how the world of data security impacts every organization regardless of size. He identifies three main areas of...more

Development In Social Media Discovery

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 12/4/2012

Social media postings, messages and records are subject to discovery in lawsuits. But like other forms of discovery, there are limits. Courts don’t like fishing expeditions and will use state and federal laws to deny...more

What Does A Child Pornography Case Tell You About Computer Evidence?

by Christopher Hopkins on 11/28/2012

What Does a Child Pornography Case Tell You About Computer Evidence? was published in the November 2012 Palm Beach Bar Bulletin and discusses the recent United States v. Seiver case as well as the simple steps for lawyers,...more

EEOC Plaintiff Must Disclose Passwords to Former Employer

by Balough Law Offices, LLC on 11/20/2012

A Colorado federal judge ordered that a person suing her former employer must provide all of her cell phone messages, social media passwords, and passwords to access any of her email accounts or blogs for the judge’s in...more

Unfiltered Orange | Weekly eDiscovery News Update – October 10, 2012

by Rob Robinson on 10/10/2012

Highlighted in Forbes’ Law & Technology Blog as one of Eight Great Law & Technology Resources, Orange Legal Technologies’ Unfiltered Orange Weekly eDiscovery News Updates provide readers with a trusted compilation of key...more

In-House Counsel in the Cloud Can You Trust Online Storage

by Christopher Hopkins on 9/26/2012

This article explains to in-house corporate counsels the risks, benefits, and issues to investigate regarding cloud storage of data....more

eDiscovery Survival Guide

by Christopher Hopkins on 9/22/2012

eDiscovery Survival Guide, presented to the Assoc of Corporate Counsel, S Florida, conference in Sept 2012....more

Cross-Border Data Security

by Sarah Brown on 9/1/2012

Cross-border data transfers are frequent and often crucial components of everyday business. This article provides information about best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and security protocols that will keep data...more

#Ediscovery & Biz Data Keeps you from Sleeping? Know Data Retention Policy's 4 Pillars. Primer.

by Wahab & Medenica LLC on 8/29/2012

Writing a Data Retention Policy may seem unimportant when there are so many other aspects of running a business that require your attention, but having one in place will save your company lot of time, money, and headache if...more

Do Public Records Have to be Readable to be Subject to Release under OPRA?

by Sheri Siegelbaum on 8/24/2012

Do Public Records Have to be Readable to be Subject to Release under OPRA? by Sheri Siegelbaum on August 24, 2012 The New Jersey Open Records Act (OPRA) continues to pose challenges for municipalities. In a recent...more

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Big Data and the Law [Video]

by Dechert LLP on 7/30/2012

As the use of the internet and social media continues to increase rapidly, companies are being challenged to keep up with changing laws and the many ways in which customer and employee data flow in and out of their hands. In...more

Lawyers in the Cloud

by Christopher Hopkins on 7/13/2012

"Lawyers in the Cloud" explains the cloud storage system, risks, and how to assess whether to use large private systems or public systems like DropBox. From the July/August 2012 Palm Beach Bar Bulletin....more

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Electronic Discovery › Privacy

Laying Foundation for Meta Data and Websites

Defendants Want Social Media, Plaintiffs Want E-Discovery

Social Media Compliance: Frequently Asked Questions

Safeguards against Data Security Breaches (Part Two) [Video]

Court Quotes Mark Zuckerberg’s Opinion Of Where Privacy Is Going On The Web

Unfiltered Orange | Weekly eDiscovery News Update – February 6, 2013

Vermont Issues Significant eDiscovery / Fourth Amendment Decision

Social Media Policy: You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Three Key Data Retention Questions [Video]

Court Allows Discovery of Private Posts on Facebook

What the Pateaus Scandal Tells Us About Email Privacy

Employee email – neither private nor privileged

Data Management for Health Care Organizations: Is Your Head in the Sand? The Data Is Not There

Top 3 Concerns in Data Security [Video]

Development In Social Media Discovery

What Does A Child Pornography Case Tell You About Computer Evidence?

EEOC Plaintiff Must Disclose Passwords to Former Employer

Unfiltered Orange | Weekly eDiscovery News Update – October 10, 2012

In-House Counsel in the Cloud Can You Trust Online Storage

eDiscovery Survival Guide

Cross-Border Data Security

#Ediscovery & Biz Data Keeps you from Sleeping? Know Data Retention Policy's 4 Pillars. Primer.

Do Public Records Have to be Readable to be Subject to Release under OPRA?

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Big Data and the Law [Video]

Lawyers in the Cloud

Safeguards against Data Security Breaches (Part Two) [Video]

Three Key Data Retention Questions [Video]

Top 3 Concerns in Data Security [Video]

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Big Data and the Law [Video]

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