December 15, 2006
New Legal-Evidence Rules Could Make Colleges Rethink Electronic Records
New federal rules that took effect this month allow evidence stored in PDA's, printers, home computers, and even cellphones to be used routinely in lawsuits involving individuals and organizations, including colleges. And experts say the rules could prompt changes not only in how college lawyers approach cases but also in how long colleges store electronic information.
The new rules require that parties involved in litigation in federal courts make available to their opponents a wide
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