By Hampton Coley
The goal for any e-discovery project is to manage data successfully throughout the process and eliminate any surprises. In the world of electronic discovery, what does this mean?
It means that litigation-support professionals, or others in charge of the day-to-day process, must be facilitators to ensure that good, clear documentation is created up front.
When beginning any new e-discovery project, a thorough review of the project requirements must be conducted to determine what’s required. Initial project documentation typically includes processing estimates for electronic-discovery services and payment terms. For a successful project, however, this documentation must include many more details, such as:
• Project description;
• Data quantity;
• Project timeline;
• Processing costs;
• Communication and meeting plan; and
• Project contact information.
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