When should a legal hold end? When litigation relating to the trigger event is no longer anticipated or resulting litigation has ended? Of course, the answer isn’t that easy.
Ending a legal hold (sometimes known as releasing, lifting, or removing the legal hold) is a valuable and necessary last step in the legal hold lifecycle. It is an essential part of a defensible legal hold business process. Guideline 11 to the Sedona Conference’s Commentary on Legal Holds (2007) states: "The legal hold process should include provisions for release of the hold upon the termination of the matter at issue." There are important benefits associated with bringing a legal hold to an effective and timely end.
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