In this article for The Legal Intelligencer, partner Tara Lawler and associate Leonard Impagliazzo compare discovery strategy for internal investigations with traditional ediscovery.
Regarding the need to quickly determine if laws, regulations, or internal company policies may have been violated in an internal investigation, Tara and Leonard discussed the importance of using technology to identify any potential wrongdoing to help mitigate criminal prosecution, civil fines, restitution, or reputational risk. They also noted the importance of identifying any issues quickly and efficiently, and the process by which a skilled eData lawyer can carry out an internal investigation to completion.