Originally published in the August 27, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Welcome to your sixth Ediscovery 101 class. Now that you know how computers work and store information, and about the history of ediscovery, you're ready to learn how to supervise an ediscovery project. In this issue of LitigationWorld, http://www.gulfltc.org ediscovery consultant Tom O'Connor discusses the difference between petrified and native files, the problems posed by metadata, and how to collect and process digital documents for review without getting yourself sanctioned. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a waiver of privilege case involving a former truck driver who set up shop as an ediscovery consultant and the unfortunate law firm that hired him.
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