Physicians Interactive v. Lathian Systems, Inc., 2003 WL 23018270 (E.D. Va. Dec. 5, 2003)

Key Insight: Court allowed limited expedited discovery to enter and obtain mirror images of defendants’ computer equipment containing electronic data relating to alleged hacking attacks on plaintiff’s server; discovery was limited to information related to alleged attacks, and assistance of computer forensic expert was required

Nature of Case: Misappropriation of trade secrets and related torts

Electronic Data Involved: Evidence of computer hacking