E-Discovery
Most companies don’t know what an e-discovery plan is, let alone have one. In today’s virtual environment, with lives full of overflowing e-mail in-boxes, gigabytes of data, social media, etc., having an e-discovery plan is essential to keep you out of hot water. E-discovery should be an element of your risk management plan and before your company becomes embroiled in litigation you need to have a formal plan. If you need to initiate a plan, or you need someone to manage your e-discovery process for matters already in litigation, we can help.
The discovery phase of litigation is one of the largest uncontrolled costs in American business today, and with the amount of data and information that we keep electronically, it is not difficult to see why. It has been said that companies that do not implement a formal e-discovery process will spend two-thirds of their litigation dollars during the discovery phase. In light of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the requirements of the California Electronic Discovery Act, it is imperative that your company take a pro-active approach to e-discovery by implementing electronic data management and procedures before commencement of litigation or an investigation.
If your company is not prepared with a plan in place to manage the discovery process, you may face adverse inferences, expensive judgments, or stiff sanctions due to evidence spoliation. In addition, in some cases, criminal penalties can apply.
Integrated General Counsel works with you to manage your e-discovery process from start to finish. We can create your e-discovery plan prior to litigation so you will have a plan to follow should you find your business subject to litigation or we can manage the discovery process while you are in litigation. Contact IGC to discuss the solution that is right for your business.
No matter where you are in the e-discovery process, Integrated General Counsel can help you determine your next steps. If you are ready for a results-driven plan of action, contact us either by telephone at (925) 399-1529 or complete the Contact Us form and we will get back to you.
Whatever you decide, we wish you the best in your business endeavors.
Our clients come from all over California, including the greater Bay Area, the East Bay, the Tri-Valley, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, and Walnut Creek.