Identification Guide « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Identification Workflow Chart

Aim: To identify subject matter experts, resources involved, potential sources of data; to determine the depth and breadth of potential liability; to aggregate information sources for developing course of action.

Goal: Evaluate, leverage and mitigate.

via Identification Guide « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model.

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Early case assessment – Getting Started (ECA)

Early case assessment – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

I would recommend learning about early case assessment by reviewing the Wikipedia entry on ECA first. Then take a look at the article by Eric Barnum that discusses ECA with or without technology. This article is critical to understanding the attorney point of view as well as the fact that lawyers have been doing ECA for decades and it really has nothing to do with e-discovery. However, because of e-discovery, it is not a step in the litigation process that can be skipped. And finally, George Socha and Tom Gelbmann bring everything together in a recent article from Law Technology News.

Once is Not Enough: The Case for Using an Iterative Approach to Choosing and Applying Selection Criteria in Discovery « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Once is Not Enough: The Case for Using an Iterative Approach to Choosing and Applying Selection Criteria in Discovery « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model.

This white paper is part of a series by the team at the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM.net).

Key learning points include:

  • latest industry thought on searching ESI
  • measuring the effectiveness of searches
  • ways to contain costs through searching & culling data
  • ways to mitigate risks associated with searching ESI

eDiscovery Application Matrix – Your Software Research Starts Here

The E-Discovery Application Matrix by Greg Buckles contains an independent review of many (if not most) of the technology available to support the e-discovery process in the marketplace today.

Before you invest in technology check the matix to learn as much as you can about the features and where the technology fits in the e-discovery process. This will allow you greater insight in your discussions with technology providers and help you to determine if it will take more than one tool to meet your project workflow objectives.

EDRM Jobs Guide « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model

EDRM Jobs Guide « The Electronic Discovery Reference Model.

This guide provides a reference for developing a litigation support / e-discovery project team. You may wish to share this guide with your hiring managers and human resources team who are assisting you with the hiring process for qualified litigation support professionals and e-discovery project managers. If you are a litigation support manager, this guide will provide you with tools and resources for expanding your team and/or retaining your top talent.