2009-07-06T00:00:00-07:00 http://www.fenwickwest.com/rss/Default.asp http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/EIM/EIM_Alert_07-06-09_California_eDiscovery_Signed_Into_Law.pdf 2009-07-06T00:00:00-07:00 2009-07-06T00:00:00-07:00

On June 29, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law AB 5, California’s first set of statutes designed to address the realities of electronic discovery

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/publications/General_Firm/2009_EGovernment.pdf 2009-06-12T00:00:00-07:00 2009-06-12T00:00:00-07:00

This paper presents the positive and negative impact information technology (IT) has had on governance in the United States and argues that effective and efficient eGovernment is a necessity created by the increased and widespread use of IT in the private sector.

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/publications/EIM/VCE_Wrangling_Lassoing_Roping_M&A_Corral.pdf 2008-08-26T00:00:00-07:00 2008-08-26T00:00:00-07:00

When one company acquires some or all of the assets or divisions of another, the acquirer faces a recurring set of issues related to electronic information management. Forethought is necessary to ensure the acquirer follow best business practices and comply with legal obligations when...

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/EIM/SOX_Litigation-Hold_Triggers.pdf 2008-03-24T00:00:00-07:00 2008-03-24T00:00:00-07:00

Years after passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, many companies still believe the Act applies uniquely to public companies.

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/Litigation/Litigation_Alert_03-01-07.pdf 2007-03-01T00:00:00-07:00 2007-03-01T00:00:00-07:00

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has revised Civil Local Rule 16-9 and issued a new Standing Order for all Judges regarding the required contents of Joint Case Management Statements

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/Litigation/Litigation_Alert_04-25-06.pdf 2006-04-25T00:00:00-07:00 2006-04-25T00:00:00-07:00

On April 12, 2006, the United States Supreme Court approved changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that will require early involvement of the court in managing electronic discovery.

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/Litigation/Privacy_0306_LJN.pdf 2006-03-29T00:00:00-07:00 2006-03-29T00:00:00-07:00

When, if ever, can your Internet Service Provider ("ISP") legally intercept and read your e-mail? Nearly anytime, according to almost every federal court that has tackled the issue.

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/Litigation/Litigation_Alert_01-04-06.pdf 2006-01-04T00:00:00-07:00 2006-01-04T00:00:00-07:00

On December 14, 2005, the Delaware Chancery Court reduced recovery of plaintiffs' attorneys' fees in a securities case by nearly $1.2 million, in large part for inefficiently managing electronic discovery.

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/Litigation/efiling.pdf 2003-11-26T00:00:00-07:00 2003-11-26T00:00:00-07:00

Efiling: What is it? What are its Implications?, 19 Santa Clara Computer & High Tech. L. J. 181 (Dec. 2002), as updated 11/26/03. This lengthy article examines the current state of electronic filing in nationwide state courts, federal courts and government agencies. The piece also explores the dramatic implications electronic filing has begun to have for courts, lawyers, law offices, clients, citizens and government.

http://www.fenwick.com/docstore/Publications/Litigation/ediscovery.pdf 2003-06-11T00:00:00-07:00 2003-06-11T00:00:00-07:00

EDiscovery: Preserving, Requesting & Producing Electronic Information, 19 Santa Clara Computer & High Tech. L. J. 131 (Dec. 2002), as updated 6/11/03. This lengthy article examines the implications of the shift from tangible paper files to an ever-expanding universe of intangible electronic items, including emails, databases, back-up tapes and websites. The piece explores how the growing body of EDiscovery case law has expanded discovery compliance obligations to encompass: sophisticated document retention policies; enhanced organization and management processes; particularized protocols designed to safeguard trade secrets and other confidential information; and increased use of computer forensics experts.