The Litigation Cost of Mishandling Electronic Discovery

Online, April 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - "Many attorneys and their business clients underestimate their litigation risks when electronic discovery obligations are not handled properly", according to Jonathan C. Scott , Senior Partner handling complex Federal litigation at business and technology law firm, Scott & Scott, LLP.

Mr. Scott will discuss what works and what does not work in e-discovery at the Complex Commercial Litigation Committee session of the Commercial Law League of America Chicago/Spring Meeting on April 29. He will share best practices for the proper retention and management of electronically stored information that is necessary under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

The agenda of the 9:00-10:30 a.m. session on April 29 at the Westin Hotel, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, includes:

• What is Electronic Discovery?
• Common E-Discovery Mistakes
• Judicial Remedies for E-Discovery Violations
• How to Minimize or Avoid Sanctions
• Litigation Strategies to Address E-Discovery Misconduct by the Adverse Party

Registration: Commercial Law League of America

See video interview of Jonathan Scott by Oliver Yandle, Executive Vice President of CLLA, on the challenges attorneys and their clients face when dealing with electronically stored information

About Jonathan C. Scott:
Jonathan and his team consult nationally with business executives and attorneys to help manage the risks involved in e-discovery. He is available for interviews and speaking engagements.

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