Discovery Management
/ˌdɪskəˈvɛri ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The coordinated process of overseeing the identification, preservation, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information and physical evidence in litigation or investigation.
Effective discovery management helps reduce costs and time in complex legal cases.
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- discovery management
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Commentary
Discovery management is critical in modern litigation due to the volume and complexity of electronic data; best practices involve early planning and technology-assisted review.
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