As businesses encounter a relentless influx of data owing to new technologies, it becomes crucial for them to manage their documents effectively. Striking a balance between proper document retention and risk minimization can be a challenging but vital aspect of pre-empting litigation risks and discovery sanctions. Kimbrilee Weber from Norris McLaughlin points out four steps that businesses, irrespective of size, ought to follow for minimizing such risks.
Litigation, while being an inherent risk of business operations, often leaves organisations with little time to fortify their document management practices. Therefore, Weber emphasises the need for businesses to reinforce their practices long before any potential litigation arises. This involves understanding and adopting best practices in document retention to avert unwanted legal disputes.
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