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Ensures consistency and
accuracy between related subject matters in externally submitted responses /
financials / workpapers / policy statements.
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Provides a common platform
for retention of all related workpapers, schedules, documents, studies, and
relevant case materials (e.g., video clips).
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Shift in focus of
activities from compiling / gathering / locating / coordinating to refining /
strategizing / managing.
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Timely filings and
discovery enhance chances for early settlement and successful position
presentation
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Improves perception and
relationship dynamics in traditionally adversarial environment as a result of
more timely and appropriate responses
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More propensity to settle
on positions / proceedings versus going through full litigation
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More robust strategy
regarding record retention and retrieval in a disaster recovery / restoration
scenario (e.g., 9/11)
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Full ENTERPRISE-Wide
review mechanism relating compliance in all business areas (i.e., accounting,
financial, engineering, customer service, marketing, etc.) post-mortem of
proceeding.
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Foundation for
cookie-cutter protocol for all future rate cases and other legal/regulatory
driven efforts from the perspective of:
