In the last decade, we have become accustomed to a “know-now” state of existence, thanks in large part to smart phones and other technological advances. With the touch of a button, we can immediately order and pay for a ride; get real-time traffic updates; watch any movie we’d like; and answer questions instantly.

Today, our ability to immediately access most information and services isn’t particularly shocking to us. In fact, we expect it. So why don’t we expect a “know-now” state in the world of e-discovery?

“Yesteryear”: The Era of “Know Eventually”