Managing e-Discovery And Avoiding Sanctions Under The FRCP Amendments

The Editor interviews Brad Harris, Director, Discovery Center of Excellence, Fios, Inc.

Editor: It has been one year since the amendment to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect. What have you seen as the biggest impact or change in corporate legal departments as a result?

Harris: Since the amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) went into effect in December 2006 (and even before), the number one change we have seen is the an increased level of uncertainty and the fear of what might happen if changes are not made to how companies respond to e-discovery. ...