Document Retention Policy: US Checklist

Resource type: Checklist

Status: Maintained

Jurisdiction: USA

A Checklist addressing why a company should implement a document retention and disposal policy and the key issues to consider when drafting a recordkeeping policy (also known as a records and information management policy).

Carol A. Poindexter and Mark W. Cowing, Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP

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Resource ID: 8-502-8995
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