International E-Discovery: A Global Handbook of Law and Technology, Second Edition

The second edition of International E-Discovery provides an analysis of the different approaches to and cutting-edge techniques in the use of digital evidence in legal and regulatory contexts. It highlights the importance of learning new e-discovery techniques and staying competitive, offering clients and customers real service in tackling difficult problems, cutting through the overwhelming amount of data, and giving regulators and judicial decision-makers exactly what they want. The book brings together the skills and approaches of two different disciplines to maintain a system of proportionate justice and contains expanded geographic coverage with more professional tips on getting ahead with best practice on a country-by-country basis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 293 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2021
Publisher: Globe Law and Business

The second edition of International E-Discovery offers a comprehensive analysis of the diverse approaches and cutting-edge techniques used in the utilization of digital evidence in legal and regulatory contexts worldwide. Technology experts and legal practitioners from various jurisdictions come together to elucidate the latest advancements in the collection, interrogation, and deployment of digital evidence in response to legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and organizational requirements. The ever-present challenge posed by the vast volumes of corporate data continues to be a significant concern globally, while new software and legal and regulatory systems are increasingly embracing the involvement of technology in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Computer science, rooted in statistics, encroaches upon traditional legal knowledge, leading to novel approaches in legal procedures and outcomes. Effectively bridging the skills and approaches of two distinct disciplines is essential for upholding a system of proportionate justice. Leading practitioners who operate in the field daily examine professional competency, privacy laws, judicial awareness, the skillful application of powerful search tools, and the future trajectory of e-discovery. In this second edition, readers are provided with a comprehensive update on what works, what has fallen short, and where future investments are likely to be required. The new edition also includes expanded coverage of emerging trends and best practices, ensuring that practitioners remain at the forefront of this evolving field.

Key Takeaways:

• Stay Competitive: Embrace new e-discovery techniques to remain competitive in your industry.


• Offer Real Service: Provide clients and customers with exceptional service in tackling complex problems.


• Cut through the Overwhelming Amount of Data: Utilize advanced technologies and methodologies to efficiently manage and analyze large volumes of data.


• Give Regulators and Judicial Decision-Makers What They Want: Provide accurate and relevant digital evidence to regulators and judicial decision-makers to ensure fair and impartial outcomes.

The Second Edition of International E-Discovery:

• Global Perspective: The second edition offers a comprehensive analysis of e-discovery practices across different jurisdictions.


• Technology Specialists and Legal Practitioners: The book brings together technology specialists and legal practitioners to share their expertise and insights.


• Latest Developments: Discuss the latest developments in digital evidence collection, interrogation, and deployment.


• Legal and Regulatory Contexts: Explore the role of digital evidence in legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and compliance requirements.


• Vast Volumes of Corporate Data: Address the challenge of managing and analyzing large volumes of corporate data in legal and regulatory contexts.


• Statistical Grounding in Computer Science: Highlight the integration of computer science, grounded in statistics, into traditional legal knowledge.


• New Approaches in Legal Procedure: Explore the impact of statistical techniques on legal procedure and outcomes.


• Professional Competency and Conduct: Examine the importance of professional competency and conduct in e-discovery.


• Privacy Laws: Discuss the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the collection, use, and disclosure of digital evidence.


• Judicial Awareness: Explore the need for judicial awareness and education in e-discovery to ensure fair and effective proceedings.


• Powerful Search Tools: Explore the use of powerful search tools and methodologies to efficiently identify and analyze relevant digital evidence.


• Future Investment: Predict future investment trends and areas of focus in e-discovery.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787424500
Edition number: 2 New edition