1. George M. Aloth

2. Definitions  E-Discovery = The collection, preparation, review and production of electronic documents in litigation discovery. This includes e-mail, attachments, and other data stored on a computer, network, backup or other storage media. E- Discovery includes metadata.  Blogs = A type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject.

3. The Numbers  There are an estimated 112 million blogs online today.  It is estimated that there are over 2,500 legal blogs online today.  There is a growing number of over 30 legal blogs focused exclusively on E- Discovery.

4. What Can Be Found on E- Discovery Blogs?  Some blogs are more formal and therefore reliable for informational purposes. Other blogs can be informal and more comedic.  There are several blogs focused exclusively on E-Discovery. Other general legal blogs usually contain sections for E- Discovery.  It is common to find E-Discovery topics on IT, Management, Consulting and Records Management/Retention blogs.

5. What Can Be Found on E- Discovery Blogs?  Databases of cases adjudicating E-Discovery issues.  Summaries and briefs of important E-Discovery cases.  Case commentary.  Federal Rules and Amendments.  Comments, attorney debates, expert input, translations, etc.  Definitions of key terms in E-Discovery.

6. What Can Be Found on E- Discovery Blogs?  Articles and posts about E-Discovery issues.  Reference to practicing attorneys who can help with E- Discovery issues.  Upcoming events, seminars, CLE’s, webinars, discussions, panels, etc.  New news and updates in the E-Discovery world.  Resources that can answer your E-Discovery questions.  Links to other websites and blogs of similar interest.  Lots of advertising!

7. Who Reads These Blogs?  It is reported that over ½ of practicing attorneys read blogs regularly.  Judges.  Consultants.  Corporate world.  IT industry.  Law students.  General public with interest in E- Discovery.

8. Why are E-Discovery Blogs Valuable?  To learn about E-Discovery and to gain better understanding of confusing issues.  To learn updates, changes to rules and treatment in court.  To find cases, summaries and commentary.  To find E-Discovery rules and commentary on them.  To find a lawyer who can help.

9. American Bar Association  The ABA Journal maintains a directory of legal blogs available online.  Every year since 2007 they rank “Top 100 Blawgs”.  You can search by topic, author type, region or law school. http://www.abajournal.com/blawgs/school/ -

10. Who Blogs About E-Discovery?  Law Firms. Large firms generally have legal blogs on their websites written by associates and partners of the firm. These will include E- Discovery topics. Morris James LLP of Delaware has a great E-Discovery blog: http://www.delawareediscovery.com

11. Who Blogs About E-Discovery?  State Bar Associations. Members of the bar blog about current legal issues.  Law Reviews and Law Journals.  Law school faculty. Professors at a law school maintaining their own blog.

12. Who Blogs About E-Discovery?  Law Schools. Some law schools will maintain a blog on their school website discussing legal issues including E-Discovery. Georgetown University Law School has a popular E-Discovery blog: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/cleblog/

13. Who Blogs About E-Discovery?  Technology Firms.  Software Companies.  Retired and practicing attorneys.  Consultants/Consulting Firms.  Judges.  Law Students.

14. Who Blogs About E-Discovery?  Publications. Wall Street Journal maintains a law blog that includes blogs on E-Discovery.  Popular Websites: Facebook Twitter MySpace LinkedIn

15. Navigating Through the Top E- Discovery Blogs  Electronic Discovery Blog. Published by Kahn Consulting Inc. Written by an attorney and a former IT manager. Voted to ABA Journal’s Top 100 Blawgs. Voted Top E-Discovery Blog in 2007. http://www.electronicdiscoveryblog.com/

16. Navigating Through the Top E- Discovery Blogs  E-Lessons Learned. Founded by a law professor at Seton Hall University School of Law. Written by law students at Seton Hall and Rutgers Newark. Voted to ABA Journal’s Top 100 Blawgs. Voted Top E-Discovery Blog in 2009. http://www.ellblog.com/

17. Other Popular E-Discovery Blogs  www.ediscoverylaw.com  www.e-discoveryteam.com  www.ediscoverynavigator.com  www.catalystsecure.com  www.eddblogonline.com  www.legaltech.law.com  www.blog.technolawyer.com  www.clearwellsystems.com

18. Other Popular E-Discovery Blogs  www.ediscoveryconsulting.blogspot.com  www.computerforensicsediscovery.com  www.elawexchange.com  www.ediscovery.alltop.com  www.bowtielaw.wordpress.com  www.arkfeld.blogs.com  www.gabesguide.com

19. Questions  Would you read E-Discovery blogs regularly as a practicing attorney? Why?  What would you do differently from blogs we saw today if you were starting your own E-Discovery blog?