When the Game is Afoot: Investigations and eDiscovery

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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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About the Author

Matthew Verga is an attorney, consultant, and eDiscovery expert proficient at leveraging his legal experience, his technical knowledge, and his communication skills to make complex eDiscovery topics accessible to diverse audiences. A fifteen-year industry veteran, Matthew has worked across every phase of the EDRM and at every level, from the project trenches to enterprise program design. As Director of Education for Consilio, he leverages this background to produce engaging educational content to empower practitioners at all levels with knowledge they can use to improve their projects, their careers, and their organizations.

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