Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Chicago Partner Jonathan L. Federman authored "Evidence and Practice Tips: Proportionality Considerations for Discovery of ESI," published by Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly in its Third Quarter 2024 issue.
The article discusses the benefits of electronically stored information in enhancing the efficiency of legal discovery, while also highlighting its potential for driving up litigation costs. It emphasizes the importance for litigators to understand the rules that prevent excessive discovery requests and to effectively invoke the proportionality requirement to protect clients' resources.
Federman is a Partner in the Chicago office and a member of the Insurance, Commercial Litigation, and Appellate practice groups. His practice includes the representation of insurance company clients in disputes arising out of commercial general liability, professional liability, business auto, directors and officers, and other types of insurance policies. Federman provides opinions and recommendations to insurer clients faced with a potential claim, as well as representation in declaratory judgment litigation.
Read the full article in Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly.