The Importance of Understanding Your Clients' Messaging Platforms During the Discovery Process

With the proliferation of new messaging platforms, the novelty of parties' communication services will not excuse discovery failures. This program will discuss recent federal cases which serve as cautionary tales demonstrating the responsibility of parties and counsel to preserve and produce emerging categories of electronically stored information. This program will help attorneys identify early e-discovery challenges in order to best advise clients on compliance with discovery obligations throughout the litigation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Prepare for potential difficulties with e-discovery in early-stage litigation

2. Review how courts have addressed e-discovery difficulties in light of new messaging platforms

3. Consider how these decisions may apply to present and future clients