eDiscovery Advice

ttorneys that typically offer eDiscovery advice in the field of electronic discovery commonly belong to the field known as Litigation Support. The eDiscovery, Data & Document Management Practice team at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB) is a trusted eDiscovery advice resource for our client base. Electronic discovery (or e-discovery) refers to discovery in civil litigation which deals with information in electronic format. Electronically Stored Information (ESI) is different from paper information because of its intangible form, volume, transience and persistence.

Gaining eDiscovery advice is critical for a legal case for many reasons. Failure to get expert eDiscovery advice from knowledgeable personnel often leads to additional time and unforeseen costs in acquiring new technology or adapting existing technology to accommodate the collected data. While attorneys involved in case litigation try their best to understand the companies and organizations they represent, they seldom understand the policies and practices that are in place in the company's IT department. As a result, some data is destroyed after a legal hold has been issued by unknowing technicians performing their regular duties. Given the complexities of modern litigation and the wide variety of information systems on the market, SHB often provides eDiscovery advice regarding IT professionals.

SHB remains on the leading edge of the ever-changing eDiscovery topic. A member of our eDiscovery, Data & Document Management Practice team recently offered eDiscovery advice when he co-authored an article with John Reilly, Associate General Counsel for Litigation at Lorillard Tobacco Co., on managing e-discovery vendor services. Titled ?EDD Showcase: The Right Fit,? the article provides eDiscovery advice on the process of selecting and maintaining relationships with vendors to ensure collaboration and avoid unexpected challenges, while also minimizing costs and potential for adverse rulings. We have partnered with many Fortune 50, 100 and 500 clients in developing proactive solutions for electronic document retention and high-volume discovery in complex litigation.

To learn more about our eDiscovery, Data & Document Management Practice team, contact us today.