Early planning and implementation of procedures to preserve electronic information in the event of a lawsuit can eliminate potentially damaging legal sanctions by the court, a legal expert said during a Web presentation.

Her observation came during an electronic seminar on the topic "The 10 Costliest Mistakes in E-discovery," sponsored by Chicago-based insurance broker Aon.

Marie A. Lona, partner and chair of the E-discovery and electronic information practices at the law firm Winston & Strawn, LLP, said early planning and implementing policies before litigation begins is the primary foundation for avoiding future headaches over electronically stored information.

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