Electronic Discovery and Evidence

The Federal Lawyer Magazine Reviews Arkfeld's Electronic Discovery and Evidence treatise

In reviewing Arkfeld's Electronic Discovery and Evidence treatise Michael Coblenz, an intellectual property attorney in Lexington, Ky., said, "But guess what? All this information is hearsay and will have to fall under one of the hearsay exceptions in order to be admissible at trial. And undoubtedly the boss's attorney will challenge the authenticity of the evidence. Thankfully, Arkfeld thoroughly addresses each issue and includes cites to reported cases dealing with these issues so that the litigator can get started on that motion in limine. . . . but if you litigate, you will need something more thorough - a resource that includes detailed legal and technical analysis of all the issues - and I certainly recommend Arkfeld's book for this purpose. It is a logical, thorough, and readable way for an attorney to prepare for the new world of electronic evidence and discovery." Published in The Federal Lawyer/May 2005. Click here for the complete review.

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"Michael Arkfeld's 2004 Edition of Electronic Discovery and Evidence is a desk reference that every attorney should own. I have most of the available desk references on the topic of electronic discovery and this one is the best of them all! It is well organized, covers all of the important topic and most importantly is easy to understand. Recent court opinions and proposed amendments to the FRCP impose on counsel an affirmative duty to understand, locate, preserve and produce computer generated evidence. Michael's desk reference will help you comply with the latest electronic discovery rules and build the best possible case strategy."

Albert Barsocchini, Esq.

Director of Professional Services

Guidance Software

JUST RELEASED! Electronic Discovery and Evidence 2004-2005 Edition.

Electronic Discovery and Evidence Treatise: 2004-2005 Edition

PHOENIX, AZ – Law Partner Publishing today announced the publication of the 2004-2005 edition to the acclaimed Electronic Discovery and Evidence treatise. The major revision written by the well-known speaker and author Michael R. Arkfeld, Esq., brings the latest case-law updates and in-depth legal information to professionals involved in the discovery and admission of electronic information.

In commenting upon the new edition the author stated, "[t]he consequences of failing to properly advise your client as to duties relating to electronic information can be severe. Besides the significant ethical issues involved, the courts on a daily basis are issuing decisions imposing sanctions and other spoliation remedies for failure to preserve and disclose electronic evidence.”

The Electronic Discovery and Evidence treatise has been referenced recently by the Honorable Shira A. Scheindlin in Zubulake v. UBS Warburg LLC, No. CIV.02C1243, 2004 WL 1620866, at * 49 (S.D. N.Y. July 20, 2004).

This expanded 600+ page edition provides the latest developments in electronic discovery and evidence, with particular emphasis on scope and duty of preservation of electronic information, e-mail, backups, databases, voicemail, searching electronic information, and electronic data formats.

The treatise provides:

• Clear explanations of technology and legal concepts
• Authoritative discussion of court rules and case law
• Evidentiary analysis
• Thorough and pragmatic compendium of information
• Forms, checklists and practical pointers

The book is available at the Law Partner Publishing, LLC web site (www.lawpartnerpublishing.com) or through Amazon.com. It can also be obtained by writing to Law Partner Publishing, LLC at 9602 North 35th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85028 or by contacing the company by phone at 602-993-1937. The book is 1 volume, loose-leaf, (with annual supplementation), 611 pages and sells for $149.95 plus $8.00 for shipping and handling. The 2004-2005 edition, without the binder, sells for $129.99 plus $8.00 for shipping and handling.

Electronic Discovery and Evidence book review

ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY AND EVIDENCE. "Electronic Discovery and Evidence is a thorough and pragmatic compendium of information covering the broad range of subjects a trial lawyer must know to discover, protect, and produce electronic information in the course of litigation and counseling clients. The book contains detailed and complete discussions regarding both the technical and legal aspects of what we have come to call "electronic evidence." Nonetheless, because it is well organized and contains helpful chapter and subchapter titles, it is easy to read and comprehend. Of greatest importance is the fact that all of the chapters, whether "technical" or "legal," contain extensive references to recent cases and law review articles. These discussions make this book an indispensable reference manual for a trial lawyer newly initiated to the intricacies of electronic discovery. . . I highly recommend this book to the practicing trial bar."

Reviewed by Cassandra G. Sasso
A partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP, Denver, Colorado, specializing in commercial and employment The Colorado Lawyer / June 2004 / Vol. 33, No. 6

For the complete review please click here.

Review - Electronic Discovery and Evidence

(4-1-04) REVIEWED BY CARL G. ROBERTS. "Electronic Evidence and Discovery succeeds in reaching both the technological novice who is confronting electronic discovery for the first time and the technological sophisticate who is looking for a good set of checklists, reminders and updates." For a complete review visit the ABA Law Parctice Management magazine Online.

Author Award - Electronic Discovery and Evidence

(3-16-04) "KROLL ONTRACK ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2004 ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AWARDS. Kroll Ontrack is please to announce the recipients of its annual Electronic Evidence Thought Leadership Awards. These awards are presented to law firms, corporations, government entities, and individuals based on their recent and significant contributions to the development of the body of law, practice and procedure in the area of electronic evidence. The recipients of the 2004 Electronic Evidence Thought Leadership Awards are:

The E-Evidence Thought Leading Scholar Award – Michael R. Arkfeld, Esq. author of Electronic Discovery and Evidence and The Digital Practice of Law.

The E-Evidence Thought Leading Law Firm Award – Kirkland & Ellis LLP
The E-Evidence Thought Leading Litigator Award – William D. Hagedorn, Esq., a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office of McDermott, Will & Emery
The E-Evidence Thought Leading Antitrust Practitioner Award – Michael Cowie, Esq., a Partner in the Washington D.C. office of Howrey Simon Arnold & White, LLP
The E-Evidence Thought Leading Litigation Support Manager Award – Barbara Gueth, a Litigation Support Manager in the Boston office of Ropes & Gray LLP
The Thought Leading Electronic Discovery Case of the Year Award – Zubulake v. UBS Warburg (presented to the Plaintiff’s attorneys, Defendant’s attorneys, and Judge Shira A. Scheindlin)
The Thought Leading Computer Forensics Case of the Year Award – Kucala Enters. Ltd. v. Auto Wax Co. (presented to the Plaintiff’s attorney, Defendant’s attorney, Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys, and Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow)"

Press Release.

New Book Review - Electronic Discovery and Evidence

January, 2004

"In this extremely valuable new book . . . [Arkfeld] has succeeded in creating a work that is both comprehensive and comprehensible to the noncomputer specialist. This should be a valuable addition to academic and court law libraries, as well as to firms with a significant litigation practice." - James Gernert, Electronic Resources Librarian, University of Baltimore Law Library, MD.

- Legal Information Alert, (Volume 23, Issue #1), Alert Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL. (www.alertpub.com).

Book Release - Electronic Discovery and Evidence

A New Era: Electronic Discovery and Evidence

With the release of Electronic Discovery and Evidence published by Law Partner Publishing, attorneys, paralegals and other legal professionals now have an authoritative and comprehensive resource available to them. Authored by the well-known writer and speaker, Michael R. Arkfeld, Esq., this book provides legal and technical analysis on the discovery, production and admission of electronic evidence.

Electronic Discovery and Evidence

Michael Arkfeld's Electronic Discovery and Evidence is a comprehensive book for discovering and admitting electronic evidence. The book addresses every aspect of this process including electronic information storage, outside expert assistance, the inherent benefits of electronic formats, as well as the laws and procedures for admitting evidence in your case. These concepts are essential in today's rapidly changing information age. Learn more about Electronic Discovery and Evidence.

The Digital Practice of Law

The Digital Pratice of Law

Michael Arkfeld's (5th Edition)... The book takes a comprehensive approach to using technology in the law office. The goal of this book is to approach the technology implementation from a "total" approach. All aspects of a case - case management, billing, interrogatories, documents, transcripts, graphics, Internet applications, in-court presentation and so on are discussed in this book to provide an understating of how the pieces fit together