E-discovery Requires Advanced E-mail Systems

When the e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in the US took effect last December, there was a widespread feeling of panic among international corporations that their systems would not support the new requirements. This is not surprising, given the impact and cost implications, but it is not solely a US issue. The challenge is global, and organizations in the UK and other countries are equally at risk from failing to provide information in a timely manner.