Lifting a Litigation Hold: A Guide for Legal, IT, and Records Coordination

Summary Key Takeaways for Legal and IT Teams What Does It Mean to Lift a Litigation Hold? The Legal Department’s Responsibilities IT and Information Governance Resources Involved Records Management and Compliance Functions Communication and Documentation Requirements Common Risks When Lifting a Litigation Hold How Technology Supports Defensible Hold Release Lifting a Litigation Hold: A Guide for Legal, IT, and Records Coordination by Petra Pasternak Reading Time — 6 minutes July 3, 2026 Facebook LinkedIn An organization issues a litigation hold to instruct custodians to preserve potentially re