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In only a few short years, electronic discovery has evolved from a tool used only in only the largest, most sophisticated law firms into a full fledged practice area of law that can make or break your case. The question you should be asking today is not whether electronic discovery should be adopted, but who is the best service provider for your needs. That is where we can help.
 How the AccuMethod™ - E-Discovery Works (AccuMethod™-ED)
Our AccuMethod™ is the process by which E-Discovery is produced in the most accurate manner with top notch efficiencies. We are the leading provider of electronic discovery services to the country's top law firms and corporations.
FDD USA offers a comprehensive service offering in electronic discovery such as consulting, practice area development, project management and all phases of collection, processing and document review including managed review services, on-line hosting and archiving of data and media for future use.
We simplify the discovery process in this digital age. Our experts can locate, convert, process, produce and archive all of your documents and store them in a digital repository with the highest level of security. This way, your organization can respond to legal matters proactively, quickly and efficiently.
FDD USA's approach to electronic discovery recognizes the need to manage both the risk and cost associated with complex litigation and regulatory compliance.
Early Case Assessment
At FDD USA, we believe in estimating your risk at the onset of your case. Early Case Assessment (ECA) is designed to save you time and money and helps you develop an initial case strategy before your case even comes to trial. Answer the question "Is there a case?" before you spend countless hours and dollars on an investigation when information may not exist.
E-Discovery Case Management
Solutions that bridge the gap from the pre-planning stages through all phases of discovery and document review, including archiving of data and media for future use. Our process is second to none in the industry. In addition, we can develop, train and be a resource to your own in-house E-Discovery practice area within your firm.
Experience in E-Discovery
A strong legal ancestry which reflects our long term dedication to providing industry recognized leadership and solutions for evidence management. Knowledge is power. FDD USA not only produces and manages your data, but can also be relied upon to provide you with the latest information and education on E-Discovery trends and practices so that your team will be able to manage every aspect of the E-Discovery lifecycle.
Develop E-Discovery Practice Groups & Litigation Technology
Do you want to build an in-house E-Discovery practice group, but don't know where to begin? FDD USA will help legal counsel build an E-Discovery practice group that best suits your law firm or corporation. We will assess your current staff and technology capabilities, develop and define requirements for your litigation technology department. We will guide you through the steps of building a successful team, offer up-to-date training and development of your staff and we will assist you through any E-Discovery matter, if the need should arise. Our large network of industry experts and memberships in national legal/technical associations allow us to keep abreast of top marketing and industry trends, so we can offer you the best up-to-date information and software recommendations, resources and training.
Litigation Readiness
While organizations recognize the growing litigation risks and costs implicit in existing recordkeeping practices, they may be uncertain about the types of projects and level of investment needed to be "litigation ready". This service provides a comprehensive review of current capabilities and practices for legal hold and discovery of electronically stored information and paper documents. It implements a plan of action, and establishes a litigation readiness team.
As a leader in E-Discovery management, our litigation and IT experts will provide our clients with the best possible solutions for their business. FDD USA can also provide the services necessary to properly manage information and protect you for the future. In response to E-Discovery requests, we will work closely with organizations' IT professionals and legal counsel to:
- Establish and coordinate an E-Discovery readiness team
- Develop and document litigation hold and data preservation procedures
- Determine "good-faith" compliance of in-place document preservation and retention policies.
- Inventory sources of data and identify content and relevance
- Assess best cost and methods of production
- Identify "not reasonably accessible" data
- Electronically organize, review and manage document populations
- Assist with proper disclosure and production of relevant information
Legal Hold Notification
Legal holds and preservation on relevant information is the most important aspect of a case. Preserving information and suspending regular data destruction at the anticipation of litigation is crucial to the sustainability of your case. By implementing a litigation hold, you will maintain a defensible process and avoid serious penalties and sanctions, while ensuring that all relevant information is preserved. Legal holds are dependent on human behavior and automation. At FDD USA we can develop, implement and manage your legal hold.
Results Driven
You can count on FDD USA to provide you with the best results for your E-Discovery needs. E-Discovery is a very specialized process that requires 100% accuracy and 0% margin for error. We understand that mistakes have consequences and our quality control policy guarantees the most accurate results.
Web Portal, Hosted Database Review & Data Storage
FDD USA offers an on-line hosting solution to managing your data for your team and other parties such as co-counsel or opposing counsel. The hosted database allows your team to collaborate and complete review projects more efficiently with the highest level of security. Our hosted solution also allow you to access your data around the clock from any computer with an Internet connection as well as access best of breed technology without the weight of a heavy IT investment and software licensing.
Our hosted database addresses the four greatest concerns of the document review process: cost, speed, accuracy, and security. Our solution offers discovery attorneys an advantage over the competition by assisting a firm in delivering tangible value to its clients.
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