Electronic Discovery Reference Model course

The Electronic Discovery Reference Model consists of nine steps for electronically stored information (ESI) management.
Information management: Implement data governance processes that alleviate risk and expenses in the event of an electronic discovery request.

Identification: Locate sources of information to determine exactly what the data is, and how it needs to be managed.
Preservation: Ensure potentially e-discovery-relevant ESI is properly stored using measures such as retention and deletion schedules.
Collection: Gather information for e-discovery use.
Processing: Reduce the volume the relevant ESI and convert it for review and analysis.
Review: Determine the data’s e-discovery relevance.
Analysis: Evaluate the ESI for content and context, including key patterns and topics.
Production: Deliver the ESI to relevant parties
Presentation: Display data findings at depositions, hearings, trials, etc., to elicit further information, validate existing facts or positions or persuade a jury.

Standards: 

• EDRM Identification Standards
• EDRM Collection Standards
• EDRM Processing Standards Guide, Version 1
• EDRM Production Standards, Version 2

Discussion Topics:

• eDiscovery Vs eDisclosure
• Benefits eDiscovery software – Leading software providers
• Where eDiscovery fits into the legal process
• What the Legal team need to do at each stage
• Current Hot Topics