5 Reasons Why Information Governance Compliance Is Critical to General Counsel

Information governance, or IG, is the effective management of any and all information that an enterprise creates, stores or transmits, particularly in digital format. In 2021 this includes everything from the project on the office desktop, email that’s accessed from a personal mobile device to social media conversations and wearable technology. Having a successful IG plan in place can be a tremendous benefit to any organization. Yet, IG is more than just a workplace productivity tool;  establishing and maintaining IG compliance is critical to general counsel as well, for five very important reasons.

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Government Investigations in E-Discovery

One of the biggest fears an organization faces is a government issued subpoena. This is NOT the point at which you should begin data collection as it is both costly and time consuming, because unlike traditional litigation there is no negotiation in the scope of discovery and prevention. At this point you have to consult…

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How to Manage Litigation Cost and Risk While Maintaining Consistent Results – Part 1

From FINRA disclosures to complex commercial litigation, industry experts can assist with a winning data strategy and limit exposure during the discovery process. Outside counsel can sometimes be at the mercy of its client’s network infrastructure and document retention policies when it comes to Data Mapping and Litigation Readiness. Parties may find themselves in a…

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Four Steps to Maximizing Your Outsourced eDiscovery Dollar – Part 2

For both in-house counsel and outside counsel, external litigation support vendors can act as an extension of their own legal department, creating extra value and a competitive edge for clients. Here are the major areas where an eDiscovery provider must show they are up to par: Alternative Fee Arrangements Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) are now…

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Four Steps to Maximizing Your Outsourced eDiscovery Dollar – Part 1

For both in-house counsel and outside counsel, external litigation support vendors can act as an extension of their own legal department, creating extra value and a competitive edge for clients. Much has been made of the argument as to whether to outsource eDiscovery (see Ralph Losey’s excellent article “Five Reasons to Outsource Litigation Support”, Law…

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The Top 5 Phoenix litigation support firms of 2014

Dale Brown | Research Director | Phoenix Business Journal TERIS, a Seattle-based electronic discovery and litigation support company with offices in Washington, California, Arizona and Texas, was the No. 1 firm when the Phoenix Business Journa l today published its inaugural list of Litigation Support Firms. The list was ranked by number of litigation support employees working locally. TERIS reported…

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10 Best Houston Restaurants For Lawyers – Part 2

Continuing our list of some of the best places for lawyers to dine in Houston. Brennan’s of Houston Self-billed as “Fine Creole Dining,” Brennan’s of Houston combines Creole and Southwest cuisine in dishes like the Gulf Coast Seafood Gumbo. The smoky, spicy palette is complemented by the crisp, bright décor; Brennan’s also has several private…

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10 Best Houston Restaurants For Lawyers – Part 1

In a city that strikes the seemingly impossible balance between cowboy and urban, here are 10 restaurants that provide just a sampling of the excellent dining options available for lawyers in Houston. Haven Named one of the top 10 “power lunch” restaurants in the nation by Worth magazine, Haven is known for its creative yet…

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