Preface: If we are to believe the prognosis of many economists, the current recession is on the verge of ending. The rebounding economy will most likely re-invigorate corporations to push their markets globally. This, in turn, will further push litigation and regulatory enquiries globally. The best prepared corporations will have a litigation readiness and response plan in place that adheres to the European Union Directives and other information management and discovery protocols. It is no longer a question of “if” litigation support professionals need to be prepared for discovery requests that go beyond US borders; it is a question of “when”.