As 2007
commences,
we see
exciting
trends
emerging
in the
investigative
industry
specifically
targeted
for our
digital
age.
Mulholland
Investigation
is well
positioned
for the
challenge
of
electronic-evidence
gathering
because
of the
experience
in this
area of
our
Computer
Forensic
expert,
Robert
Jones.
Nearly
three
years
ago,
Robert
introduced
our
staff
and
clients
to this
new and
valuable
investigative
resource
and since
then the
combination
of
conventional
investigative
techniques
with
computer
forensic
analysis
has
resulted
in tens
of
millions
of
dollars in
savings
for our
clients.
Specifically,
this
month's
E-Brief
references
a
notable
case
under
Insurance
involving
a
teenager who
alleged
a brain
injury
that was
questioned
through
computer
forensic
analysis.
Most
recently,
as
Director
of
Computer
Forensics,
Robert
has
raised
our
awareness
to the
looming
concerns
regarding
the
Electronic
Storage
of
Information
(ESI).
During
the
course
of the
computer
forensic
investigations
that we
have
conducted,
there is
a
consistent
theme--anxiety.
When a
person
or
business
becomes
the
subject
of a
computer
forensic
request
or
judicial
decree,
there
will be
an
anxious
moment.
What is
being
requested?
What am
I
required
to
provide?
Is this
information
privileged?
Something
as
simple
as a
request
for a
copy, in
the
electronic
(digital)
age, is
now
complex.
(See
article
under
Legal,
“When is
a Copy
Not a
Copy?”).
In
addition,
with
e-mail being
used as
the
primary
communication
medium
for
businesses
today,
comprehensive
policies
on
e-mail
storage
and
retention
is critical
- read
about a
$1.45
billion
judgment
against
Morgan
Stanley
when
their
policy
failed
judicial
scrutiny.
We
strongly
encourage
our
clients
to
develop
comprehensive
company-wide
policies
specifically
addressing
the
Electronic
Storage
of
Information
(ESI).
An
article
in the
Corporate
section
addresses
the
ramifications
of not
having
such a
policy.
Robert
Jones is
available
to
consult
with
clients
who
recognize
a need
to
formulate
ESI
policies.
As
always,
your
feedback
on our
E-Brief
is
welcomed
as it
will
help us
to
provide
content
most
relevant
to your
needs.
Please
think
about
forwarding
this
email to
colleagues
you
think
could
benefit
from
news
relating
to
investigative
practices,
both
traditional
and
digitally-based.
Most
importantly,
if you
would
like to
learn
more
about
the
variety
of
services
available
at
Mulholland
Investigation,
please
give us
a call.
Best
wishes
for a
healthy
and
prosperous
New
Year. We
look
forward
to
providing
you and
your
clients
with
unparalleled
service.
Robert Jones has received the
