Digital Evidence and Technology in MDL Litigation

This presentation explores how to identify, preserve, authenticate, and effectively use digital evidence in litigation. It guides participants through core collection and preservation principles, emphasizing legal holds, chain of custody, spoliation avoidance under FRCP 37(e), and the strategic use of forensic specialists. The discussion also covers the different types of digital evidence, along with ethical and privacy considerations, including global data collection and compliance issues under the GDPR for cross-border litigation involving EU member countries. Finally, it highlights emerging trends and the increasing use of AI tools in discovery. Key topics to be discussed: Defining and classifying digital evidence Collection…