Publications

Grasping Legal Holds, What Organizations Need to Know, Information Management September 29, 2010

The cover story of the Sep/Oct issue of Information Management (an ARMA International publication) was coauthored by John Jablonski.  The article contains analysis of recent case law relating to pre-litigation preservation standards developing across the country and offers practical tips on how to avoid spoliation sanctions. Click here for a copy of the article from the ARMA website or contact John Jablonski at 716.566.5469 or jjablonski@goldbergsegalla.com.

Legal Holds Checklist
  • Issue timely, written, legal holds
  • Articulate clear instructions
  • Suspend automatic deletion
  • Preserve backup tapes (if it is the only source of data)
  • Provide supervision by counsel
  • Place priority on key players
  • Obtain custodial responses
  • Conduct custodian interviews
  • Modify scope to match court papers
  • Review legal holds periodically
  • Issue routine hold reminders
  • Preserve data from departing employees
  • Provide training/conduct auditing
  • Refine your process continually