Data collection is challenging, even more so in complex litigation. Cimplifi discusses data collection strategies in complex litigation here!

In their post titled (wait for it!) Chess, Not Checkers: Data Collection Strategies in Complex Litigation (available here), Cimplifi discusses how understanding data sources before complex litigation begins is essential to address the challenges associated with data preservation and collection. Complex cases often involve large volumes of data from a diverse set of sources, including emails, databases, cloud storage, messaging platforms, and physical documents.

As a result, data collection strategies for complex litigation differ significantly from those used in typical litigation due to the scale, diversity, and complexity of the data involved. How do data collection strategies for complex litigation differ from those used in typical litigation? Here’s one way they differ:

Dynamic and Iterative Collection Process

While conventional litigation typically follows a linear data collection process, data collection is often dynamic and iterative in complex litigation, with new custodians, data sources, and evidence coming into play as the case evolves. Legal teams may revisit data sources multiple times, adjust their collection methods based on new information, and conduct rolling productions to meet deadlines.

So, what are seven other ways in which data collection strategies for complex litigation differ from those used in typical litigation? Find out here, it’s only one click! You can’t collect this data without clicking! 😀

So, what do you think? Is your organization involved in complex litigation? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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