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Rules and Statutes

Find the state court rules and statutes from your area pertaining to ESI in litigation. Several Federal statutes address electronic discovery, computer forensics and technology in general in litigation. In addition, some state and district courts have enacted rules and statutes specifically focused on the special nature of e-discovery. Use the helpful legal resource below to learn more about Federal and state rules and statutes.

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Numbering Scheme Reference Guide


State Court Local Rules & Statutes

Find the state court rules and statutes from your area pertaining to electronic discovery, computer forensics and technology in litigation.

  Adopted FRCP provisions in whole or in part
  Following "Texas" model
  Enacted limited meet & confer provision
  Undertaking/considering e-discovery rules
  Preliminary or no e-discovery rulemaking activity


State Court Rules & Statutes Regarding Electronically Stored Information (complete listing of all states)


State Data Breach Notification & Security Laws

Find the state rules and notification laws from your area pertaining to data security requirements.

  Enacted data security and breach notification laws
  No data security and breach notification laws in place

 

State Data Breach Notification & Security Laws (complete listing of all states)


E-Discovery Guidelines & Draft Rule Proposals

Some jurisdictions are in the process of enacting rules and statutes or have already implemented guidelines specifically focused on the special nature of electronic documents and discovery. Please e-mail us if you are aware of any additional pending rules or guidelines in this area of the law.

Rules (last updated January 2009)

Federal Rule of Evidence 502 - Attorney-Client Privilege & Work Product
Uniform Rules Relating to the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information


Guidelines

Guidelines for State Trial Courts Regarding Discovery of Electronically Stored Information
Guidelines for the Discovery of Electronic Documents in Ontario

 


This information is neither designed nor intended to provide legal or other professional advice but is intended merely to be a starting point for research on the subject of legal technology. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy of this information, no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. Recipients of information or services provided by Kroll Ontrack shall maintain full, professional, and direct responsibility to their clients for any information or services rendered by Kroll Ontrack.

 

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