E-Discovery
/iː-dɪˈskʌvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The process in litigation involving the identification, preservation, collection, review, and exchange of electronically stored information (ESI).
The lawyer requested extensive e-discovery to obtain relevant emails and documents.
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Commentary
E-discovery is critical in modern litigation due to the prevalence of digital evidence; drafting should emphasize scope and methods for handling ESI.
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