Summary
The majority of eDiscovery work takes place in the context of litigation, but a significant amount of it takes place instead in the context of investigations. Although the available ESI and eDiscovery technologies are the same, the realities of handling investigations can be different in some ways important ways. This paper reviews what practitioners need to know about eDiscovery in the context of investigations, including the need for speed and secrecy, the need for nuanced analysis and review, and the need to be prepared for later litigation.
In this Whitepaper
- Options for achieving needed speed
- Tools and techniques for nuanced review
- How to prepare for potential litigation
Key Insights
- The importance of controlling information flow
- The complexity of multi-channel communication
- The likelihood of obfuscation and spoliation
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