EDRM

The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) develops guidelines and standards for e-discovery consumers and providers. From the original model, established in 2005, to current projects underway EDRM has been instrumental in helping both consumers and service providers reduce the cost, time and manual work associated with e-discovery.

Industry veteran Tony Merlino, currently DTI’s national director of consulting and data acquisition services, has been a member of EDRM since its inception and continues his active role today. In October 2008 Merlino was appointed leader of the Collection and Preservation node of EDRM’s current “Evergreen” project.

The goals of the 2008-2009 EDRM Evergreen Project are:

• To ensure that the Electronic Discovery Reference Model remains current, practical and relevant;
• To enhance the content at each node of the Model; and
• To educate about how to make effective use of the Model

The basic EDRM model is as follows:

For more information about EDRM, visit www.EDRM.net