E.discovery Model
The electronic discovery reference model (EDRM) is designed to reduce the volume of irrelevant electronic files and thereby increasing relevance.
e.law’s methodologies are based on ensuring that the electronic discovery reference model is followed strictly and thereby ensuring that the evidentiary chain of custody is kept intact. All of our processes are audited and documented.
electronic discovery model - The stages of electronic discovery:
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Information Management - getting your electronic house in order to mitigate risk and expenses should electronic discovery become an issue, from initial creation of electronically stored information (ESI)through its final disposition.
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Identification - locating potential sources of ESI & determining its scope, breadth & depth.
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Preservation - ensuring that ESI is protected against inappropriate alteration or destruction.
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Collection - gathering ESI for further use in the electronic discovery process (processing, review, etc.).
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Processing - reducing the volume of ESI and converting it, if necessary, to forms more suitable for review and analysis.
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Review - evaluating ESI for relevance and privilege.
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Analysis - evaluating ESI for content and context, including key patterns, topics, people and discussion.
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Production -delivering ESI to others in appropriate forms and using appropriate delivery mechanisms.
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Presentation -displaying ESI before audiences (at depositions, hearings, trials, etc.), especially in native and near-native forms, to elicit further information, validate existing facts or positions, or persuade an audience.
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