The above is just one example of many where ECA was used to save time and money – both of which remain tight in the current economic climate. Take note, without ECA utilities you are potentially spending more and will not receive an accurate project estimate upfront since any estimate that you may receive for an electronic discovery matter is merely a “guess” of what occur based on historical averages. The only way to get certainty in the costs associated with ESI is to actually put a representative subset of the data to a test in an analysis module and see what is really there.
“There are no downsides to utilizing ECA measues and protocol. ECA PROVIDES a greater understanding of the data involved and will lead to more correct and defensible decisions.”
Simply put, there are no downsides to utilizing ECA measures and protocol. ECA creates a clearer picture of the data at issues and fosters effective communication between opposing counsel early on in the litiga- tion process. In addition, well-developed search terms and features can be used to decrease the volume of electronic information for processing and review by weeding out clearly irrelevant information and custodi- ans, which has an immediate and direct effect on overall cost reduction. Ultimately, ECA provides a greater understanding of the data involved in any given case and will lead to more correct and defensible decisions regarding preservation, retention and search parameters in e-discovery, which will decrease the likelihood of sanctions.
Linda Sharp, MBA, Esq., provides consulting services to Fortune 500 corpora- tions and the nation’s largest law firms and specializes in evaluating and negoti- ating viable, cost-effective strategies for handling electronic discovery projects. She is an expert in the e-discovery arena and provides consulting services to Fortune 500 corporations and the nation’s largest law firms and specializes in evaluating and negotiating viable, cost-effective strategies for handling elec- tronic discovery projects.
Linda has been a member of the legal community since 1978 and has worked on some of the most important litigation and regulatory investigations in the indus- try. She is licensed to practice law in the State of California and holds a Mas- ters in Business Administration. writes regularly on the subject.
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