Businesses worldwide have long since tuned in to the wonders of the digital age, but in the UK, the law, and more specifically the courts, have traditionally lagged behind in recognising the changes technology has brought.
The paper trail has always provided a wealth of information and evidence in legal cases ranging from negligence to fraud, but the advent of e-communication and e-documentation raises several issues, particularly in the context of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), which the legal profession ignores at its peril.
