What is e-discovery?

E-discovery, also known as electronic discovery, refers to the process of identifying, collecting, preserving, processing, reviewing, analyzing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in the context of legal proceedings or investigations. It is commonly used in litigation, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations to gather and analyze digital evidence such as emails, documents, databases, social media posts, and other electronic files. The goal is to efficiently and cost-effectively find relevant information that can be used to support or refute legal claims.