New Resources Available for Interpreting the FRCP

The first couple of months after the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) amendments were enacted in December 2015 changed the ediscovery atmosphere. During that time, it was unknown to practitioners whether the changes to Rules 26(b)(1) and 37(e) would create any reaction by the courts, much less if they would substantially influence the course of discovery. The early opinions became a sounding board as both courts and parties struggled with the challenges of interpreting the new amendments and the impact they would have on their cases.

In just a few short months, the 2015 amendments will be one year old and many courts now have established expectations based on the new rules.  Practitioners can no longer afford to ignore the changes. In order to help practitioners avoid making their case a lightning rod, Kroll Ontrack has compiled a number of useful resources published this summer to help you navigate the current framework.

Summer 2016: New Ediscovery Resources

• Published in mid-August 2016, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s report, 2016 Mid-Year E-Discovery Update, highlights the current trends of courts in regards to 26(b)(1) and 37(e).
• Kroll Ontrack’s e-Book, 6 Months of Case Law Under the New FRCP, which is mentioned in the Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher report, gives a six month overview of cases which have had the most impact due to the new amendments.
• Nationally renowned ediscovery expert, Tom Allman, has released a new treatise entitled, Applying the 2015 Civil Rules Amendments. The article provides useful background information on the formation of the new amendments, as well as an analysis of how the rules are being utilized by the courts.
• The recent Sedona Conference publication, TAR Case Law Primer, offers a comprehensive overview of the jurisprudence surrounding the use of TAR. The primer also includes a discussion of the use of TAR in an international context.

Don’t miss out on these great new resources!