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Over Managing of Records

Apr 25, 2012

How keeping records too long can cost your firm in the long run.

The record-retention strategy for many law firms can be summed up in one short phrase: "Better safe than sorry." In practice this philosophy becomes "keep everything, forever." The fact is, retaining everything forever can have tremendous negative consequences. Storing documents in perpetuity can expose firms to fines and sanction, or legal action for bad faith, information spoilage or obstruction of justice.

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