The Alex Jones cases and other recent events have focused a spotlight on complying with ethical obligations in e-discovery and information governance. As both the volume and variety of electronic communication increase, identification, preservation, and production of relevant data, and protecting personal information, are a growing challenge. The Alex Jones cases will serve as a starting point for discussing Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, 3.1, 3.3, and 3.4 and other recent matters where sanctions or major fines were issued relating to discovery or information governance. Join us for this ethics CLE program to learn about practical steps that practitioners can take to help ensure that they are meeting their ethical obligations and minimizing liability risks.

This is Part 2 of a six-part series. Part 1, We received a government subpoena – Now What is taking place on January 18, 2023, Part 3, California labor and employment legal updates for 2023: New legislation and beyond is taking place on January 19, 2023, Part 4, Trademarks and the metaverse: what you need to know is taking place on January 24, 2023, Part 5, Busting the Asian Model Minority myth is taking place on January 24, 2023, and Part 6, Hot Topics in California Employment for 2023: Employee data, pay transparency, employee leave and other legislative updates is taking place on January 25, 2023.

CLE Information: This program is presumptively approved for 1.0 ethics CLE credit in California, Connecticut, Illinois (pending), New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia. Applications for CLE credit will be filed in Delaware, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia. Attendees who are licensed in other jurisdictions will receive a uniform certificate of attendance but Reed Smith only provides credit for the states listed. Please allow 4-6 weeks after the program to receive a certificate of attendance.