This Civil CLE features Nick Reizen, Vice President of Electronic Discovery at Xact Data. This presentation will introduce the eDiscovery Best Practices Model, a lawyer-centric model that outlines the concerns for attorneys at each stage of the e-Discovery life cycle. This is part one of a three-part series that focuses on Litigation Readiness, Preservation Activities and Cooperation. Significant time will be devoted to an attorney's ethical duties regarding eDiscovery competence. Additionally, preservation considerations with a focus on litigation hold protocols and the potential risks for failing to preserve evidence. The concepts of cooperation, communication and proportionality will be discussed throughout. Register and Save! Free for those who register before April 7, 29016. Late registrations and walk-ins will be charged $15. Please register by calling the MCBA office at (586) 468-2940, Ext. 101 or online at the MCBA website at www.macombbar.org.