Solvaire Technologies has been guiding law departments and in-house teams on eDiscovery strategies and technologies for the last 25 years, so we’re not too surprised by Exterro’s recent article stating “why 40% of legal pros still misunderstand eDiscovery.” An Exterro survey revealed that familiarity doesn’t equal understanding when it comes to defining eDiscovery, and this gap can complicate the execution of eDiscovery functions, leading to delays, inconsistent scoping, and potential sanctions.
eDiscovery sits at the crossroads of Legal, IT, Security, and Privacy. When these functions lack a shared understanding of eDiscovery, every project turns into a costly negotiation. Since eDiscovery is the largest driver of litigation costs, clarity and consistent understanding of terminology and scope across teams is critical.
We also agree with the authors that good eDiscovery starts long before any hold is placed. It begins with a solid foundation of governance. Take five minutes to read this practical eDiscovery article.
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