Electronic Records News

White House Lawsuit Highlights E-Mail Archiving Challenge

Posted: 2008-03-03

When it comes to e-mail archiving, even the White House can’t seem to get it right. The Washington Post recently reported that the Bush administration is being sued for failing to preserve millions of e-mails, a violation of the Federal Records Act.  

Cohasset announces MER '08 Program

Posted: 2008-02-29

The National Conference on Managing Electronic Records (MER) is a focused conference addressing issues and challenges of managing electronic records from the legal, technical and operational perspectives. This year's conference is slated for May 19-21 in Chicago.  

New Details, Lessons in White House E-Mail Debacle

Posted: 2008-02-28

If enterprises can learn anything from the White House's e-mail problems now under investigation, it's that the task of safely preserving messages shouldn't be taken lightly.  

Still No Upgrade for White House E-Mail

Posted: 2008-02-26

The White House still has not finished work on a new records management and e-mail archiving system, a project that began nearly five years ago.  

Ignorance is no excuse!

Posted: 2008-02-24

We are seeing many different reasons, from businesses of all sizes, to automate and gain control over information resources and processes.  

Who Wins the Fight Over E-Mail Ownership?

Posted: 2008-02-22

"You've got mail." Three little words that everyone loves to hear. But in today's society, where more time is spent at work or working remotely than anywhere else, one has to wonder: "Whose mail is it anyway?"  

Amid scandal, NY archivist calls for better record keeping

Posted: 2008-02-12

The state's archivist warned Tuesday that New York may be entering the "digital dark ages" if it doesn't better account for electronic records being produced at the state Capitol.  

Datamaps Mitigate Risk under FRCP, Meet Evolving SOX Attestation Requirements

Posted: 2008-02-12

Employees perform,collaborate and execute tasks more efficiently when able to find the information they need when they need it; there are legal discovery cost savings to realize to consider as well.  

Autonomy ZANTAZ Announces Industry's First Electronic Discovery of VMWare Virtual Environments

Posted: 2008-02-06

Autonomy ZANTAZ, a leader in the archiving, eDiscovery and policy management markets, announces its unique ability to discover electronically stored information (ESI) in all virtual environments, including those powered by VMWare, further extending its lead in eDiscovery.  

Center Stage at LegalTech New York 2008

Posted: 2008-02-06

E-discovery took center stage at LegalTech New York 2008. The exhibition floor was loaded with EDD vendors and the educational sessions focused on the nuts and bolts of preparing for e-discovery a la "litigation preparedness."  

The virtues and vices of electronic medical records

Posted: 2008-02-05

Try “Googling” yourself. What did you find? Anything that you really wish was not for everyone to see on the Internet?  

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Cohasset releases 2007 Records Management survey

Posted: 2007-10-01

Cohasset's latest electronic records survey results provide compelling evidence of the sea change that businesses and government entities are experiencing with regard to the management of their information assets and records. Download the 2007 Electronic Records Management Survey - Call For Collaboration.

Sheindlin keynote available on DVD

Posted: 2006-10-13

Judge Shira A. Scheindlin's keynote address at MER Conference 2006 is now available on DVD. This mock pre-trial conference was the highlight of MER 2006 and is an excellent resource for your education library. Click here for complete information.

New Additions to MER Library

Posted: 2006-01-09

The MER Library has 80 new items on topics ranging from Electronic Discovery, Best Practices, Theoretical Perspectives and many more. Browse MER Library for free articles or subscribe now for full access to MER Library.

Cohasset releases 2005 Records Management survey

Posted: 2005-11-09

Cohasset's latest survey of the records management industry shows the majority of organizations surveyed are not prepared to meet many of their current or future compliance, legal, and governance responsibilities, because of the deficiencies in the way they currently manage their electronic records.

Charles Dollar wins 2005 Emmett Leahy Award

Posted: 2005-09-18

Charles M. Dollar of Cohasset Associates has won the highest level of recognition given a professional information and records manager. Read the press release.

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