In the Trenches
January 2010 | Vol. 3, Iss. 1

In the Trenches



In This Issue:

Feature Article: Where in the World Are We? The Importance of Venue Analysis
Litigation Minute: Comprehensive ESI Productions Through Concept Searching
News & Events

Feature Article: Where in the World Are We? The Importance of Venue Analysis

The goal of venue analysis is to understand how jurors in a particular venue will view the key issues and themes in a case. There are varying levels of specificity when it comes to conducting a venue analysis. The depth of analysis is determined by the goal of the trial team and the needs of the case. Read the full article >

Litigation Minute: Comprehensive ESI Productions Through Concept Searching

The search methods used in litigation to identify, collect and process ESI are critical components of discovery. They directly affect the quality and quantity of relevant, electronic evidence to be produced. The process of keyword searching, a relatively straightforward concept, has long been considered standard practice and generally accepted by the courts. However, as the criticism and limitations of the standardized practice of keyword searches continue to grow, so does the courts advocacy and preference for more technologically advanced search methods. Read the full article >.

News & Events

Kroll Ontrack Litigation Technology Workshop at LegalTech New York 2010
Join Kroll Ontrack at LegalTech NY on Tuesday, February 2, for the Litigation Technology Workshop track. Learn how advanced electronic discovery technology can support electronic data management from preservation through review and production. In addition, gain a better understanding of the ethical challenges of e-discovery. Attend one, two or all three sessions. Attendees to all three sessions will earn up to 4.5 CLE credits, inclusive of 1.5 ethics credits, and a Kroll Ontrack ESI technology certificate. To register or for more information, visit www.krollontrack.com/LT2010workshop.

Download Kroll Ontrack's Recent Podcast: 2009 Year in Review, Upcoming Trends for 2010 & Contempt Sanctions
Curious to know what e-discovery developments occurred in 2009? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Gina Jytyla, Managing Staff Attorney in the Legal Technologies division at Kroll Ontrack, welcomes Andrea Marshall, Legal Consultant with Kroll Ontrack and Tracey Stretton, Legal Consultant for Kroll Ontrack in the UK office, to discuss hot topics and themes that emerged from 2009 case law and upcoming trends for 2010. In the Bits & Bytes Legal Analysis segment, Kroll Ontrack Legal Correspondent, Kelly Kubacki will take a look at the discovery order issued in TR Investors v. Genger. To listen to the podcast, visit www.krollontrack.com/redir/0110_2009YIRpodcast-ITT.asp.

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Meet our representatives at the following events:

2/1/10 – 2/3/10

LegalTech 2010

New York, NY

2/2/10

LegalTech 2010 – Litigation Technology Workshop

New York, NY

2/18/10

MALSP

Minneapolis, MN

2/22/10 – 2/27/10

American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Seattle, WA

3/27/10

NFPA

San Jose, CA

4/15/10 – 4/16/10

E-Discovery Certification Course

Eden Prairie, MN

5/10/10 – 5/13/10

EMC World

Boston, MA

5/24/10 – 5/27/10

CEIC

Summerlin, NV

6/10/10 – 6/11/10

E-Discovery Certification Course

Eden Prairie, MN

6/23/10 – 6/24/10

LegalTech West

Los Angeles, CA

8/22/10 – 8/26/10

ILTA

Nashville, TN

9/16/10 – 9/17/10

E-Discovery Certification Course

Eden Prairie, MN

10/24/10 – 10/27/10

ACC

Nashville, TN

10/28/10 – 10/29/10

E-Discovery Certification Course

Eden Prairie, MN

12/9/10 – 12/10/10

E-Discovery Certification Course

Eden Prairie, MN

Ongoing

Washington Metropolitan Area Corporate Counsel Association

Washington, D.C.

Visit www.krollontrack.com/upcoming-events/ for more information on these events and others.

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We Request Your Input

This newsletter was written by Kelly Kubacki and Kelly Runkle, Kroll Ontrack Law Clerks, with assistance from Regina Jytyla, Kroll Ontrack Managing Staff Attorney. Ms. Kubacki can be contacted by writing to kkubacki@krollontrack.com.

For more information about electronic discovery and computer forensics services, contact Kroll Ontrack at 800 347 6105 or visit www.krollontrack.com.

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