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26(f) Conferences and Meet & Confers

51 mins

In this course, the faculty covers the nuances of Rule 26(f) and the meet and confer process. They outline strategies for preparing for meet and confers, and highlight potential pitfalls based on their observations in practice. The faculty also discusses how important the meet and confer process is to successfully resolving eDiscovery matters.

Class Outline:

Rule 26(f) Conferences and Meet & Confers 51 mins
- What is a Rule 26(f) Conference?
- Planning for a Meet & Confer
- What Should Be Discussed at a Meet & Confer?
- Who Should Participate in the Meet & Confer?
- The Role of the Client in a Meet & Confer
- Cooperation
- Preparing for a Meet & Confer
- Disclosing "Not Reasonably Accessible" Data Sources
- Discussing Search Terms & TAR Processes
- Common Mistakes
- Conclusions

Class Readings:

Rule 26f Conference and Meet and Confers.pdf

Course Comments

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this online video course are those of the individual faculty members
and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization, corporate entity, law firm, government agency or the Electronic Discovery Institute.