Benefits of Outsourcing eDiscovery Document Review
eDiscovery has changed the way that electronic information is sought, located, secured, and searched for the purposes of litigation and internal investigations. With increasingly complex data systems, and with the prevalence of email, social media accounts, IM, chat, and cloud storage, the amount of electronic data for most cases is staggering. This equates to more resources being dedicated to the review of documents and data.
Additionally, large multinational organizations and law firms may find that relevant data is electronically stored in various foreign countries that have vastly differing laws on how electronic information is sought and protected. As a result, many large law firms and in-house legal counsel are asking themselves: How do we navigate the various obstacles presented by electronic discovery? And would it be more beneficial to outsource document review, or keep it in house?
Motivations for Outsourcing Document Review
There are several reasons that legal counsel may choose to outsource their document review needs, ranging from cost to the lack of resources to do so in house. Corporations and law firms may bring in an outsourcing partner for the following reasons:
- Cost: The collection, processing, and review of electronic documents requires much more than sophisticated software. It also requires a team of professionals who thoroughly understand the laws and compliance issues surrounding eDiscovery, and have the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and software.
- Burden: While electronic data has made our lives easier in many areas, it has significantly complicated litigation. Because of the sheer volume of electronic data relevant to most cases, document review is a burden in many cases and internal investigations. Many law firms and legal departments cite the increased costs and risks of eDiscovery and document review as a major concern. Outsourcing part or all of the document review needs in a case or investigation can lessen this burden — but, for eDiscovery to be successful, the outsourcer must have clearly defined processes, policies, and procedures, and the experience required to implement those processes on a large scale.
- Capacity: Given the increased volume of electronic information needing review in most cases and internal investigations, many legal departments and law firms do not have the additional attorney capacity to review the required documents within the deadlines required in most matters. And the varied technology, software, and platforms needed to successfully complete each review phase mean that the document review attorneys must also have extensive experience in a multitude of platforms and file types. An outsourcing partner with the ability to put together an experienced review team quickly and efficiently can address some of these capacity issues.
The Baer Reed Solution
Baer Reed has the attorney capacity, experienced eDiscovery team, and established processes to offer large law firms and corporate legal departments high-quality document review services at a lower cost than onshore alternatives. Our managers are experts at large-scale project management, and are able to streamline clients’ review needs and accomplish their objectives quickly and seamlessly. To learn more about our document review services, contact our legal team at 888-433-1990.
- On March 10, 2020
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