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You risk leaving behind crucial data when exporting small batches of emails. Instead, export entire mailboxes and do the sorting via your eDiscovery software. It's way more efficient and you'll be able to use niche review tools to speed things up dramatically.

Use this system to manage large data sets: (1) Create a detailed file inventory, (2) Cull unnecessary files, (3) Set up role-based user permissions, and (4) Choose scalable, cloud-based software. Here's why...

Here's how to open EMLs without downloading any new software: (1) Change their file extension & open them via your web browser. (2) Change their file extension and open them using the Notepad app. (3) Convert them to PDFs using an online converter. (4) Upload them to online eDiscovery software that is format-agnostic.

The secret to efficient data gathering is to have a system in place. This means you'll (1) Create an inventory of data sources, (2) Categorize the data based on format, content, sensitivity level, etc., (3) Assign an owner/steward to each file, and (4) Protect valuable file metadata.

Use our simple guide to handling files for a lawsuit, and learn how to identify, collect, and organize crucial documents -- both digital and physical. Plus, read about an affordable tool that will simplify the whole process.