ACEDS e-discovery news round up

Natural disasters may push small businesses toward cloud computing on rebuilding internal information technology centers. (Information Weekand Stuff.co.nz)

Businesses building social media presence should have a policy since content on these sites is usually discoverable. (WRAL Tech Wire)

Survey says cloud computing gaining momentum and businesses are optimistic as they review security risks. (Network Computing)

Massachusetts proposes ESI amendments for its civil procedure rules. (Massachusetts Judicial Branch)

Irish government plans to institutionalize cloud computing nationally. Projects annual revenues of $13 billion by 2014. (Silicon Republic)

No sanctions for Federal Trade Commission after a court-appointed receiver spoliated evidence. (Electronic Discovery Law)

European Commission rolls out proposed individual privacy rights empowering Internet users.  (EDD Blog Online)

California Supreme Court says arrestee’s cell phone may be searched without warrant as “search incident to arrest.” (Law Technology News)

Jurors who post to social media about ongoing trial may be required to supply postings under Stored Communications Act. (Bow Tie Law)

USagency expects to save 40% in next 5 years by switching to cloud computing.(CSO Online)

Cloud computing vendors weigh risks of security, liability if breach occurs. (New Enterprise)

Debate continues on future role of computers, document review associates in law firms. (Post-Gazette)