Winning the Meet and Confer Process

How to Set Comprehensive Ground Rules for Ediscovery

Proper preparation and documentation during the Rule 26(f) process is crucial for ensuring an efficient discovery phase of your litigation.

Follow this handy prep-kit for the Rule 26(f) Meet & Confer to track your preparedness for negotiating a smooth ediscovery process.

Contents include:

• Meet and Confer Checklist: Use this step-by-step guide to track your preparedness for negotiating a smooth ediscovery process.
• Common Production Specifications: Get familiar with the file formats and data fields you may request or be asked to produce.
• How Many Pages in a GB?: If you know the file size totals for your collection, this reference card will help you estimate how many pages you’d have to review. Useful for cost estimates and proportionality arguments.

This guide will get you prepared for the critical Rule 26(f) conference.