About IRCH
For more than 40 years, Information Requirements Clearinghouse (IRCH) has been the leading consultant and software provider for records retention; whether on a state, federal or international basis. Our method and vast experience with records and legal research works in a myriad of industries, and we’re able to customize, allowing us to work with everyone from small business to nonprofits to multinational conglomerates.
Our software products provide simple to granular control levels that help create a thorough retention schedule; all with succinct updates issued regularly.
IRCH consulting services feature long-established subcontracts and customizations that provide clients with everything they need for successful implementation, including specialized records risk analysis.
Our products and services combine to help you manage the disposition of your business records. Knowing when to keep and to destroy business records manages your compliance and legal risk.
We publish over 60,000 citations in our various software products and add-on services and maintain a huge unpublished database with citations applicable to custom legal research and consulting requests.
Our legal research capabilities are unparalleled as that’s where true compliance starts. Over the years, we’ve compiled the leading legal research database. It features the following:
Record Keeping
Records Retention
We assist you in establishing the lifecycle of your business records; whether in electronic or physical form, based on content, organizational need or legal and governmental requirements.
Information Governance
Electronic Discovery
Electronic Information Technologies
Record Keeping
Records Retention
Information Governance
Electronic Information Technologies
We provide expertise regarding computers, software, operating systems, apps and other media and equipment that copies or stores information.
Electronic Discovery
During any legal proceedings, we assist with all electronic information requests, whether they be litigation, investigations or Freedom of Information Act requests.
* IRCH does not “practice law” but focuses on the application of laws to records and information management programs.
Our approach
The Skupsky Retention Method is the method for preparing a records retention schedule developed by Donald S. Skupsky, JD, CRM, Information Requirements Clearinghouse, Denver, Colorado.
The Skupsky Retention Method includes the same components found in traditional records retention programs. It differs more in the process than the appearance.
Our history
1984
Legal Requirements for Business Records
Founded by Donald Skupsky, IRCH products and services became the gold standard of retention schedule development and maintenance.
1990
Retention! Software
IRCH released its first retention schedule program named RETENTION!
1998
Retention Manager
IRCH introduced its newest retention software, Retention Manager. It was the most advanced, full-featured software for developing and maintaining legally-compliant retention schedules..
2010
Retention Manager Consultants Edition
IRCH releases the Consultants Edition of Retention Manager to provide consultants with a resource to complete client retention projects
2010
Retention Wizard
IRCH releases Retention Wizard, designed for small-to-mid-sized companies to develop a compliant retention schedule in less than an hour.
2015
Industry templates for Retention Manager
IRCH releases industry-specific templates for Retention Manager reducing the development time needed for creating a comprehensive retention schedule
2016
Retention Manager 4
IRCH releases Retention Manager 4 which is compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10. A Function Map is included to help new and experienced users easily navigate the program.
2018
International Legal Research
IRCH introduces international legal research for records retention and recordkeeping requirements compatible with Retention Manager and Retention Wizard.
Our team
Donald Skupsky
As President and founder of IRCH, Don’s innovations and contributions have revolutionized the records retention field.
Marianne Sladek
Accounting Manager
Marianne’s been with IRCH since 2015. She oversees accounting, reception, and legal data entry functions for IRCH software.
Bret Andreski
Legal Counsel
Bret’s been with IRCH since 1998, overseeing legal affairs and research. His deep knowledge in the field forms the foundation of IRCH’s information management expertise.