E-Discovery and Document Management
Date : Tuesday, 12 March 2013 Language : English : 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Venue : Joint Professional Centre 1 CPD point Unit 1, G/F., Time : HK$250 The Center, 99 Queen’s Rd Points : Elementary level, for delegates who do not Central, Hong Kong Fee : have prior knowledge of the subject area Level :
About the course: This course is an introduction to the collection, management and presentation of materials for trial and is a practical, jargon-free overview of the key issues involved in e-discovery, forensics, document management and trial presentation.
The course gives an overview of what software is available, what is in use elsewhere in the world, and how it can be used in Hong Kong. There will be a combination of live software demonstrations with practical discussion.
It covers the following issues:
Top concerns for law firms Collection issues E-discovery or forensics? Key features of electronic evidence Impact of US legislation Review and presentation of evidence US case law What is an eCourt? Local case law Electronic presentation of evidence Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) Evidence reconstruction
Course objective:
The purpose of this course is to provide attendees with a better understanding of the potential pitfalls involved in hearing preparation involving electronic or paper documents, the rules and protocols governing e-discovery and document management, the growing body of case law in this area, and the use of technology within the hearing room.
About the presenter: Caroline Woodman, Managing Director, Merrill Corporation Kate Wyllie, Business Development Manager, Merrill Corporation
Caroline Woodman, Managing Director of Merrill Corporation in Asia, has worked for Merrill in London for seven years. She moved to Hong Kong in September 2010 to run Merrill’s Asia business. During her tenure in London, Caroline managed Merrill’s private court reporting business before taking responsibility for expanding the European contracts portfolio in 2006. Caroline has helped government agencies, law firms and courts services to implement new court technologies in a number of jurisdictions.
Kate Wyllie, Business Development Manager, joined Merrill in 2005. Kate provides training and guidance on Merrill’s court reporting and litigation support services around Asia and assists clients on how to best assess appropriate services for each matter. Prior to this, Kate was editor and publisher for over 13 years with an international legal publisher based in London and Hong Kong. Enrolment Conditions:
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