Document retention: the law and practice around the world

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Status: Law stated as at 06-Jan-2012

Jurisdiction: International

In the light of recent legal and technological developments in relation to e-disclosure and document storage, companies are increasingly focusing on the importance of establishing effective document retention policies. This article outlines the legal issues to be addressed when implementing or reviewing such policies, with specific reference to the law and practice in ten jurisdictions.

Herbert Smith LLP, Gleiss Lutz, Stibbe, Paul Weiss and Studio Legale Macchi di Cellere Gangemi

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Resource ID: 2-517-1566
Law stated date: 06-Jan-2012
Products: IP&IT, PLC Cross-border, PLC Cross-border Quarterly, PLC UK Commercial, PLC UK Dispute Resolution, PLC UK Employment, PLC UK Financial Services, PLC UK Law Department, PLC UK Public Sector, PLC US Federal Litigation, PLC US Law Department

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