Negotiating a State-of-the-art eDiscovery Protocol
The continued growth in ESI volume, new communication methods, and new eDiscovery technologies makes having a modern ESI protocol, agreed order or agreement more critical than ever for success in your cases. A properly negotiated agreement can speed collection, review, search, and production, reduce unnecessary eDiscovery expenses, and reduce the risk of eDiscovery sanctions for mistakes. But most importantly it can help make sure you are marshaling the evidence you need to competently and optimally prove and defend your case issues. Learn the best practices available in today’s quickly changing legal landscape.
Agenda
What are ESI Agreements, etc.
Increasingly Important Legal Requirements
Particular Points for Inclusion
ESI collection activities
Review procedures: linear, search, TAR
Production Format
Privileged information
Miscellaneous items
Reference Guide for Examples of Protocols, Requirements, etc.