Extract from Exterro’s article “Staying Ahead of Litigation Requirements for Preservation”
E-Discovery preservation is no longer a simple checkbox in the process of managing civil litigation. With the rapid evolution of court expectations, the increasing complexity of electronically stored information (ESI) sources, and the growing capabilities of modern e-discovery solutions, legal professionals and IT managers are facing new challenges that demand a more sophisticated approach.
Courts now require far more than the implementation of a standard legal hold to meet preservation obligations. Organizations must understand the nuances of what courts expect, the strategies for identifying and preserving relevant ESI, and the tools that can effectively streamline this process. For legal professionals, paralegals, and IT managers tasked with navigating these challenges, the stakes couldn’t be higher missteps in preservation can lead to significant legal and financial penalties.
If you’re new to e-discovery, it’s easy to think that data preservation and legal holds are, for all intents and purposes, the same thing. Although legal hold notifications (and systems to ensure that custodians comply with them) are critical to data preservation, they’re not one and the same. This blog will explore some tips and concepts that can help you ensure you’re meeting your preservation obligations.
