Rules of discovery: with mounting use of electronic evidence, the FJC reviews rules

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Integrating into every aspect of the legal community, is possible with the development in technology, which has made several Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, outdated and they need to be revised. The Federal Judicial Center in Washington, DC, is working to rectify the matter, and the FJC advisory committee is considering changes in many rules.

Electrical & Electronic Equip, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Washington, DC, Usage, Technological innovations, Washington, D.C., Electronic equipment and supplies, Electronic equipment

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Sign on the digital line: a mock trial probes issues related to electronic signatures

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The e-signatures process could potentially create an additional legal defense because of the extensive audit trail. It was concluded that electronically signed documents are subject to most of the same laws of evidence as paper documents and it shows jurors exactly what was done with the document.

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Rules of Evidence, Company legal issue, Investigations, Technology application, Evidence (Law), Electronic records, Evidence, Signature (Law)

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