Ten Things to Check On Your E-Discovery Bill

Bills sent out by e-discovery vendors are often overlooked, for a number of reasons. One is that companies often deal directly with e-discovery vendors and pay the bills, in fast-moving conflict situations, without the outside lawyers who use the service even seeing them. Another is that those who review the bills may not understand the e-discovery process well enough to distinguish between legitimate charges and overcharges or errors. Norton Rose Fulbright attorney Andrea D’Ambra provides some practical advice on contracting with e-discovery vendors and managing costs  throughout the engagement, by identifying ten things to keep in mind as you check over your bill.