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key benefits
- Learn the basics of
e-Discovery and how to gain control over the process
- Control e-Discovery costs
- Stay abreast of the evolving law
- Mitigate the risk of sanctions for you and your client
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Comprehensive education resources for litigators and their litigation support staff
In today’s digital age, legal knowledge alone isn’t enough to win cases. Attorneys and their staff also must be fluent in the systems and technologies used at every stage of the litigation life cycle. Managing data cost-effectively grows more challenging every year, thanks to:
- The explosion in electronic information
- New federal rules and liabilities related to electronic discovery
- The rapidly escalating pace and complexity of today’s high-stakes litigation
Arming attorneys with the information they need to leverage discovery solutions, reduce risk and costs, and ultimately win is the role of Merrill Knowledge Source
Merrill Knows CLEs
Merrill Knowledge Source offers an integrated series of CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses designed to guide legal teams through every stage of the litigation life cycle. Courses are eligible for CLE credits, and many are ethics-certified. Examples include:
Each CLE course offers a “deep dive” into a narrow topic, as well as practical tools and take-aways for use after the course. All courses are developed and led by attorneys and noted industry experts, including:
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Neil Aresty – An internationally recognized author, speaker and subject matter expert on the application of computer technology to the practice of law |
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Michael R. Arkfeld – A renowned industry expert on e-Discovery and the practice of law |
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Heidi Fessler – A veteran attorney who specializes in education related to technology and its impact on the practice of law |
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Jason Velasco – A national expert in the field of e-Discovery and forensic investigations |
Courses are available upon request and also can be customized to meet your needs. Courses can be taken one at a time or scheduled in a series. Contact Merrill today to schedule a CLE.
Merrill Knows White Papers
With Merrill, your team has instant access to a library of knowledge, authored by noted experts, attorneys and technology professionals. Our white papers include a wealth of advice to help you tackle rule changes, evidentiary challenges, vendor selection, complex review projects and the rapidly evolving role that technology plays in today’s depositions and trial presentations. Topics include:
Merrill Knows Webinars
Merrill offers convenient Web-based seminars or “Webinars” on timely topics affecting attorneys and their teams, both in law firms and corporate legal departments. These Webinars typically run for 60 or 90 minutes around the noon hour. Webinars offer in-depth discussions between noted experts on critical issues, as well as an opportunity for participants to ask questions. upcoming topics include:
- Proper Evidence Handling in the Digital Age
- Chain of Custody Pitfalls
- Total Evidence Management™ Methodologies
Merrill Webinars are available at no charge. Attendees can sign up and attend the live Webinar presentation and/or download the presentation for viewing at a later date. For more information or to register for an upcoming seminar, contact Merrill today.
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Why Everyone Needs an e-Discovery Response Plan (EDRP)
Total Evidence Management™: A Winning Approach to Complex Litigation in the Digital Age 
