electronic discovery JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˌdɪsˈkʌvəri/ · e-lec-tron-ic dis-co-ver-y
noun
- The process of discovering and exchanging electronically stored information in the context of a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. The lawyers spent months conducting electronic discovery to gather evidence for the case.
- The electronically stored information itself, such as emails, documents, and other digital data, that is subject to discovery in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. The electronic discovery process revealed a significant amount of incriminating evidence against the defendant.
Did you know? Electronic discovery has become an essential part of modern litigation, with many law firms and companies investing heavily in e-discovery software and services to manage and analyze large volumes of electronic data.