Electronic discovery case research? Look no further. [part 2]

K & L Gates at the eDiscovery law blog has announced the enhancement of their searchable e-discovery case database and has “added a number of new attributes — several of which correspond with the 2006 e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP).” As I mentioned in a recent blog entry regarding an eDiscovery index on the Arkfeld and Associates website I believe that this new feature will be a significant asset if you find yourself involved in the process of electronic discovery research by case. I am posting the updated attributes from K & L Gates just below because I think they are a top notch addition to all current eDiscovery research tools.

“You can now select the attribute FRCP 37(e) Safe Harbor, “cick” Search,” and view a list of cases that have cited or discussed the new “Safe Harbor” rule. Other new attributes that we have added include:

-FRCP 26(b)(2)(B) “Not Reasonably Accessible”

-FRCP 34(b) Procedure or Format

-FRCP 26(b)(2)(C) Limitations

-FRCP 26(b)(5)(B) or Proposed FRE 502

-Early Conference or Discovery Plan

-Local Court Rule, Form or Guideline

-Motion for Preservation Order

What’s more, the database now contains over 900 e-discovery cases from state and federal jurisdictions, with new cases being added very week. Now more than ever, our database is an excellent source of information on developing e-discovery case law around the country.”

This database is an excellent resource for those organizations that are in the early phases of integrating an email archiving solution. With over 900 e-discovery cases from state and federal jurisdictions, there is substantial access to learn how courts view email compliance with FRCP eDiscovery proceedings.