Tuesday, August 23, 2011

E-Discovery: Cutting Costs with Targeted Collections




http://ow.ly/6aluG

Article by Michael Collyard, appearing on insidecounsel.com


This article points out that targeted collections can provide true assistance in reducing eDisocvery costs.  As the author states, "Real targeted collections combine talent and tools to reduce the amount of data that needs to be reviewed for production. A good targeted collection plan will:
  • Identify the key custodians who have responsive data

  • Interview those custodians to find where the data is stored

  • Involve the custodians in creating and testing search terms to find responsive documents and data"

New technology makes it easier than ever to sort through data prior to collection, thus reducing costs for eDiscovery processing, as well as limiting the risk of inadvertent production of privileged information.

SRM Legal provides various early case assessment technologies to our clients, including some that take place prior to the collection process.  This type of practice will become more commonplace, as technology continues to improve.


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