Time and efficiency are vital in litigation, and eDiscovery processes are complex. Particularly when preparing for litigation, every moment spent negotiating contracts is time not spent building their case. That’s why some firms work smarter by turning to their trusted eDiscovery Services vendor to develop a Master Service Agreement (MSA).

Let's face it, the legal industry has historically been slow to adopt new technologies. But the technology landscape keeps changing, and legal teams that don’t at least attempt to keep pace risk being branded “outdated” to clients. Legal technology has become a critical strategic imperative for law firms and legal departments aiming to work smarter from managing expanding caseloads to navigating regulatory environments to meeting client expectations for faster, more efficient service.

When preparing the often-vast amounts of ESI for litigation, utilizing technology can be essential. And legal teams have two options for support: in-house or outsourcing to a vendor partner. Oftentimes when technology is needed, the only real answer is with outsourcing as most law firms and companies don’t have internal eDiscovery resources. 

eDiscovery continues to shape the landscape of litigation strategy and many law firms are looking into ways to create an internal eDiscovery practice – one that might help them gain a competitive advantage, while streamlining the litigation process. I recently wrote an eBook, “How to Build an eDiscovery Practice at Your Law Firm: From Someone Who Has Done it Before.” that gives a comprehensive overview of not only how to bring eDiscovery into your firm, but highlighting the opportunities for...