LegalTech NYC 2007

I haven’t posted here in quite a while, as its been very busy here!

I thought I’d just say a little about my first visit to LegalTech NYC, at the beginning of February.

 I had heard a lot about LegalTech from many people, most of them noting the ’social’ aspects of the event. Infact before I even got there, I had already had my entire time booked out with meals, cocktail parties and other social events.

The conference itself was well laid out, but I did find it a little confusing at first. However, I will be attending next year and I am sure I will see the same faces again!

IQPC Conference

IPCQ are running a conference on “The Advanced Guide to Conducting Regulatory and Internal Investigations” on November 27 - 28, 2006 at the Swissôtel The Howard, London, UK (see http://www.iqpc.co.uk/cgi-bin/templates/singlecell.html?topic=235&event=11210) The conference agenda looks very interesting and I hope by attending I will learn a few things regarding preparation for regulatory investigations. Topics to be covered include:

• The latest regulatory guidelines, enforcement priorities and penalties
• Preparing and planning for an investigation
• Disclosure management: communicating with the shareholders, regulators and auditors
• How to conduct investigations and when to waive or preserve privilege
• Optimising internal controls and financial reporting to minimise risk
• Conducting multi-jurisdictional investigations
• Effectively dealing with the media before, during and after an investigation

Hope to see you there.

Regards, Martin.

Legalworks Second Annual e-Disclosure Forum

Something in London…!

The disclosure of electronic information, records retention practices and the new Practice Direction to Part 31 of the CPR continue to present struggles to practitioners and litigation support managers in the United Kingdom.The Practice Direction to Part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) now specifies certain factors which the Court should take into account in determining whether a search for electronic documents is reasonable and proportionate. What is meant by “electronic documents?” What are your new obligations with respect to electronic data? Are you prepared?

West Legalworks, the pioneer in the education of professionals in the United States on eDisclosure, electronic discovery and records retention practices, presents this second annual eDisclosure Forum. This comprehensive one-day conference is your chance to hear the opinions of some the leading figures in eDisclosure and records retention from both sides of the Atlantic who will analyse and offer solutions to the day to day issues faced by solicitors, barristers, litigation support managers, paralegals and their clients in England and Wales.The programme will focus on the state of the industry in the UK and examine the current and emerging trends in eDisclosure and records management practices. Bring your most pressing questions and challenging problems. The distinguished panel of experts will answer your questions during the sessions as well as during the networking luncheon and reception.Achieve all this in one day Hear from the Honourable Master Whitaker and the Honourable James C. Francis, IV of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on proportionality and costs. Learn from the experience of leading eDisclosure experts on how to address such issues as minimising escalating costs of electronic document review, disclosure of metadata, format of disclosure and whether a communication gaps exists between lawyers and technology. Tips from corporate counsel on establishing effective records retention policies and managing electronic evidence in global corporations. An in depth examination of the impact of the Practice Direction under Part 31 of the CPR on eDisclosure and records retention practices… and how to make both more manageable and less expensive.

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