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Electronic Discovery Processing: What You Need To Know To Maximize Success In Winning Cases And Cutting Costs

Throughout every phase in the electronic discovery process, it is inevitable for counsel to encounter the proverbial fork in the road. Making the wrong decision can have many repercussions - from missing critical deadlines and higher than expected electronic discovery fees to influencing the...

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Understanding The World Of Electronic Discovery: Planning For The Complexities Can Result In Significant Savings

With the use of electronic discovery on the rise, companies that do not have a full appreciation of the potential complexities that can surface during the process, as well as tactics to overcome these issues, may be confronted with substantial expenses. By understanding these issues, counsel can...

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Understanding The World Of E-mail: How It Can Significantly Increase Or Decrease The Costs Of Electronic Discovery - Part I

The greatest cost factor for companies involved in large-scale litigation or governmental matters is the increasing cost of electronic discovery. Electronic discovery costs have been rising at double-digit rates, with no end in sight1. The most significant factor that contributes to electronic...

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Understanding The World Of E-mail: How It Can Significantly Increase Or Decrease The Costs Of Electronic Discovery - Part II

Having a thorough understanding of e-mails and the company's infrastructure allows corporate counsel to develop stronger policies to mitigate their risks and reduce the costs associated with electronic discovery. In the past, electronic data was commonly converted to TIFF (Tagged Image File Format...

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