The Ethical Implications of Document Retention.[1]� Despite increasing computerization – or because of it – the practice of law generates huge volumes of documents. The volume of documents created and the costs of maintaining them place considerable pressure on lawyers to find ways to dispose of documents. On the other hand, there are – notoriously – risks in improperly destroying materials. Accordingly, all lawyers, from the solo practitioner to the partners of the largest law firm, should develop a clear and appropriate records management policy. As matters both of law and professional responsibility, not to mention practicality, lawyers must have explicit records management policies, including rules governing records retention and destruction.
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