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Legal teams are increasingly expected to do more with less—delivering results on tighter budgets while maintaining defensibility and accuracy. From collection and processing to hosting and review, each phase of the eDiscovery process can introduce hidden costs if not properly managed. The stakes are high:
• Poor planning can lead to runaway costs, production delays, or even sanctions.
• Inadequate vendor oversight can result in inefficient workflows or technical missteps.
• Failing to understand software and services pricing models can make budgeting unpredictable.
A real-world example: In In re Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation, the plaintiffs’ legal team faced criticism for excessive eDiscovery costs after failing to use proportionality and cost-control strategies effectively. The court noted that many of the expenses could have been mitigated through earlier planning and more effective use of technology.
Legal teams often face difficulties when:
Underestimating review costs due to poorly scoped collections
Committing to inflexible vendor agreements that don’t align with case needs
Lacking visibility into software capabilities or licensing requirements
This course provides practical frameworks to manage these challenges and foster better outcomes.
