The Case Study Series.
In a complex shareholder dispute within a medium-sized technology firm, allegations of mismanagement and financial misrepresentation necessitated a rigorous and defensible e-discovery effort. This case study revisits our approach, adhering to the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), and reflects the scope of work, technology application, and the value added at each stage of the process. A complex shareholder dispute within a medium-sized technology firm, allegations of mismanagement and financial misrepresentation necessitated a rigorous and defensible e-discovery effort. This case study revisits our approach, adhering to the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), and reflects the scope of work, technology application, and the value added at each stage of the process.
The Complete Process.
- Step 1: Identification
- Step 2: Preservation
- Step 3: Collection
- Step 4: Processing
What We Did: Processed the collected data to reduce volume and remove irrelevant information, using advanced eDiscovery tools for deduplication, filtering and pattern identification.
Value Added: This reduction streamlined the review process, focusing on the most relevant information and optimising resource use.
Figures: The processing efforts reduced the data to 120 GB of potentially relevant information.
- Step 5: Review
What We Did: Assisted the client with reviewing the processed data on Relativity. We implemented technology-assisted review (TAR) to reduce the amount of documents further. These were ultimately efficiently tagged, annotated, and redacted for sensitive information.
Value Added: The use of TAR increased review efficiency and accuracy, significantly reducing the time and cost of document review.
Figures: The review focused on 22,000 documents, conducted over a 2-3 month period.
- Step 6: Production & Disclosure
Quantative Summary & Overall Costs.
Total Data Collected
Data After Processing
Data Reviewed
Total Review Period
Total eDiscovery Cost
This revised case study demonstrates the importance of a methodical, defensible e-discovery process in resolving complex legal shareholder disputes. This case further illustrated the practical application of e-discovery methodologies and technologies that significantly contribute to favourable case outcomes while ensuring cost-efficiency and time-effectiveness. This approach highlights the indispensable role of e-discovery in navigating modern litigation challenges.
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*Covering technology usage, professional review hours, and additional data handling expenses.
