In July 2009, LexisNexis sponsored the first conference ever held in Hong Kong bringing together a panel of leading international experts and prominent local practitioners to share their knowledge and experience on key issues concerning e-discovery and digital forensics, with special focus on the legal aspects. 

Among the presenters were:

* Scott Nonaka of O’Melveny & Myers whose presentation titled “Using Digital Forensic Evidence in Commercial Litigation” focused on:

• Benefits of using digital forensics in commercial litigation cases
• Identifying and applying relevant evidence
• The power of digital forensic evidence
• Potential violation of regulations in other jurisdictions
• Case study

*  Scott Nonaka, partner with O’Melveny & Myers, whose presentation titled “Using Digital Forensic Evidence in Commercial Litigation” focused on:

*  Menachem Hasofer, partner with Mayer Brown, whose presentation ”E-discovery and the Civil Justice Reform (CJR): What can we learn from other jurisdictions?” included information on:

• Outlining the underlying objectives and the new rules of the recent CJR and its impact on civil proceedings
• The significance of digital forensics and e-discovery for proper case management under the CJR
• Rules and guidelines for e-discovery in Commonwealth jurisdictions that may be followed in Hong Kong
• What can we learn from the Sedona Principles and the USA Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

*  Browning Marean, senior counsel with DLA Piper, who spoke on the rising need for digital forensics and e-discovery in today’s world.

For a full description of what the conference covered, and the list of speakers, click here.  

For an excellent review of the conference from Seamus Byrne who served as Chairperson click here.