Two Tiers and a Safe Harbor: Federal Rulemakers Grapple with E-Discovery
Two Tiers and a Safe Harbor, written by Ken Withers, August 23, 2004, sheds light on the beginnings of the proposed changes to the Federal Rules.
Public Comment Period Begins for Federal Civil Rules Proposals Addressing Electronic Discovery Issues
On August 10, 2004, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved for publication and public comment several proposed amendments to the Federal Civil Rules that specifically address electronic discovery. You may receive a copy of the proposed amendments, and the Committee Notes, in this government .pdf document.
The public now has until February 15, 2005 to comment to the Secretary to the Standing Committee regarding the proposed amendments. In addition, public hearings will be held at various dates prior to the February 15 deadline, allowing comments to be given via public testimony. The earliest the proposed rules may go into effect is December 1, 2006. Read More