Information Governance & eDiscovery

Hughes Hubbard has a dedicated practice that advises clients on all aspects of Information Governance & eDiscovery.  We take a practical approach, collaborating with clients to craft individualized solutions that recognize that one size does not fit all. 

We understand the importance of cybersecurity in the world today and assist clients in meeting the challenges of this evolving space head on.  We regularly advise clients on data protection, retention and disposal, compliance, and data access requests including:

• Document management

• Data mapping

• Data archiving

• Upgrading data systems

• Migrating data

• Transitioning services

• Data ownership issues

Additionally, we advise clients on any Cloud, website, or social media issues that may impact their business.

In eDiscovery matters, we pride ourselves on working closely with clients and trial counsel to build an effective approach that supports the larger litigation strategy. Often, that includes reducing the scope of overly broad discovery through negotiations and motions when necessary. We understand cost is important to our clients and staff eDiscovery matters leanly, with a focus on wining the case.  Our eDiscovery services include:

• Document collection and retention

• Document review advice

• Information preservation and maintenance

• Investigations and audits

• International and Cross-Border eDiscovery

Our practice has its roots in eDiscovery. We were one of the first firms to handle a massive eDiscovery case, and we helped develop many of the procedures and tools in use today.  Since then, we have continued to stay on top of the latest technological developments and best practices in order to remain efficient.  

We have handled some of the nation’s largest eDiscovery challenges, such as the Vioxx litigation and the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy. Today, our eDiscovery work encompasses civil and patent litigations, arbitrations, investigations, and other types of disputes in the United States and throughout the world.