Prepare for electronic discovery to be used in lawsuits

E-discovery is a challenge that is faced by virtually every organization, regardless of size. In fact, almost as many small organizations were the target of a lawsuit within the last 12 months as large ones.

Unfortunately, e-discovery is a highly complex process that requires specialized knowledge that many smaller businesses simply do not have in-house. As a result, it is all too common for these businesses to do nothing and hope e-discovery passes them by. This is not a prudent strategy for an organization that could be overwhelmed by the consequences of mishandled litigation. Better to start developing an e-discovery response plan by focusing on the things that can be controlled first.

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