Last week’s column discussed how to resolve information technology and intellectual property disputes early and before they mushroom into full-scale warfare. But that isn’t always possible, of course.
When litigation is inevitable, is your company ready to handle the various forms of electronic data that must be harvested and handled as part of the legal effort? Unfortunately, for most companies, the resounding answer is “no,” and they simply try to deal with electronic data for litigation purposes on a fire-fighting basis. With some advance planning, however, companies can be ready in advance.
