Bridging the Gap: A New Perspective on Early eDiscovery Management

Written by Holly Wilkins | Feb 11, 2025 4:26:33 PM

Cloudficient is excited to announce the publication of "Foundational eDiscovery: A Practical Guide to Early Case Management," authored by our own John Price and Brandon D'Agostino. This comprehensive guide addresses a critical challenge in modern eDiscovery: the disconnect between business leaders, legal teams, and IT departments during the crucial early stages of eDiscovery.

“eDiscovery is no longer just a legal issue—it’s an enterprise-wide challenge that requires strategic collaboration. This book provides a comprehensive, practical framework that business, legal, and IT professionals can use to navigate early case management effectively.” – Doug Austin, Editor of eDiscovery Today

The eDiscovery landscape has evolved dramatically, with organizations facing increasingly complex data environments and regulatory requirements. While many resources focus on review and production, our authors recognize that success in eDiscovery largely depends on what happens before these stages begin.

A Practical Approach to Cross-Functional Success

The book introduces innovative frameworks for:

Implementing effective information governance that directly supports eDiscovery readiness
Building bridges between legal, IT, and business units for streamlined communications
Creating defensible processes for identification and preservation
Developing efficient collection strategies that reduce downstream costs
Managing emerging data types and modern collaboration tools

Real-World Solutions for Modern Challenges

Drawing from decades of combined experience, the authors address contemporary challenges including:

Managing cloud-based and collaborative data sources
Handling emerging data types like chat messages and hyperlinked files
Implementing defensible deletion strategies
Developing custodian mapping techniques
Creating efficient workflows across departments

Each chapter includes actionable "Quick Wins" that teams can implement immediately and long-term strategies for sustainable improvement.

Beyond Traditional eDiscovery

Unlike traditional eDiscovery resources focusing primarily on legal requirements, this guide emphasizes the operational aspects of managing electronically stored information (ESI) across the organization. It provides helpful frameworks for:

Reducing eDiscovery costs through better early-stage management
Improving collaboration between legal, IT, and business units
Creating repeatable, defensible processes
Managing modern data types effectively
Building sustainable information governance programs

The authors bring unique perspectives to these challenges. John Price's extensive experience in eDiscovery technology and Brandon D'Agostino's background as both an attorney and technologist provide readers with a comprehensive view of the technical and legal aspects of early case management.

Get Your Copy!

Learn how to transform your organization's approach to early case management.

Visit our booth #1305 at Legal Week 2025 to get your complimentary copy of "Foundational eDiscovery: A Practical Guide to Early Case Management" or buy it now.

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