Every attorney needs to be aware of e-discovery obligations. With technology exploding and electronically storing evidence, we should all commit to continually educating ourselves.

We’ve advocated the 7th Circuit e-discovery Pilot Program’s website before – www.discoverypilot.com – and suggest you visit regularly for new updates and free CLE opportunities.

There are also apps to help you in your access to your e-discovery:.

• DocReviewPad isn’t cheap but it allows you to organize, search, and make notes to your documents. This app even allows you to add Bates numbers.

• Google Apps Vault is an add-on for Google Apps that lets you retain, archive, search, and export email and chat messages for your e-discovery and compliance needs. You can also search and export files in Google Drive. Vault is entirely web-based and is included with Google Apps Unlimited or Google Apps for Education, or you can buy Vault licenses.

• eDiscovery Assistant allows you to access important e-discovery information. You can access the federal rules, pilot projects (mentioned above), case digests, and a glossary.

• The Veritas eDiscovery Exchange App is designed for legal and IT professionals looking for all of the best e-discovery and information governance news in one location.

These are only a very few of the apps available. Please explore and find one that is right for you. 