Our Insights on eDiscovery

Perin Discovery Streamlines Workflow Through ESI Analyst: CloudNine Podcasts

March 3, 2022

Stopping and restarting between each step is frustrating and time-consuming, yet few LSPs offer means for a continuous workflow. Recognizing this issue, Peter Smith and Erin Perczak launched Perin Discovery to provide a one-stop shop for both digital forensics and eDiscovery. The co-founders joined Rick Clark for our 360 Innovate Podcast to explain how they leverage ESI Analyst to engage their clients in a smooth workflow.

Kroll Leverages ESI Analyst for Case Insights: CloudNine Podcasts

February 24, 2022

CloudNine Senior Director, Rick Clark, kicks off the new 360 Innovate Podcast through an interview with Phil Hodgkins, Director of Data Insights and Forensics at Kroll. As a growing global practice, Kroll is well-versed in managing data heavy projects involving compliance, investigations, and litigations. However, Kroll did not realize the limitations of traditional review platforms until they were compared against the capabilities of ESI Analyst during an internal investigation.

Generate More Revenue For Your Law Firm with Modern eDiscovery

February 22, 2022

As technology evolves, so does the volume of new data types. The evolution of emerging data requires a parallel shift in how law firms approach eDiscovery to meet the ever-changing needs of their clients. By expanding your firm’s ability effectively and accurately collect and analyze today’s data, you create new opportunities to offer better solutions while bringing more revenue into the organization.

Four Times Self-Collection Went Wrong

February 17, 2022

During self-collection, custodians are responsible for identifying and gathering potentially relevant ESI on their own. When conducted carefully, self-collection may be adequate and cost-effective for smaller cases. However, there are several risks involved.

Inaugural Symposium on E-Crime: Cutting Edge Topics in Digital Forensics

February 14, 2022

Financial scams, identity theft, and ransomware attacks are just few ways in which criminals leverage technology for e-crimes. Through their criminal activity, offenders unwittingly create digital trails that are discoverable by forensic experts. On February 28, 2022 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science will host a Zoom webinar to delve deeper into the complexities of e-crime and criminal investigations.

How to Redact Without Regrets

February 10, 2022

Safeguarding a client’s personal information is an important obligation. Redactions protect client privacy by obscuring confidential, privileged, non-responsive, and personally identifiable information from relevant documents. Mistakes often embarrass or endanger the client’s safety. Other ramifications may include waived attorney-client privilege, malpractice lawsuits, suspension, and even disbarment.

Emerge From Data Chaos With eDiscovery Built For Today’s Data

February 7, 2022

The vast amount of file types associated with today’s modern data require an eDiscovery solution far beyond the traditional discovery supported by most review platforms. And, without the right technology to provide the context needed to tell the whole story, you can miss potentially relevant data from mobile devices and corporate chat apps like Microsoft Teams or Slack. The ability to collect and review this type of data allows you to better understand the facts surrounding your litigation so you’re able to …

Do’s and Don’ts of Text Message Discovery

February 3, 2022

Discovery requests of the past had little reason to include text messages as a form of evidence. As texts became the preferred method for informal communications, their usage in the business world also grew. Today, some industry experts refer to texts as the new email, citing them as the main source of relevant information. This shift presents new challenges for litigants.

TIFFs, PDFs, or Neither: How to Select the Best Production Format

January 27, 2022

Since there are multiple types of ESI, it’s hard to definitively say that one format type is superior. Arguably, any form is acceptable so long as it facilitates “orderly, efficient, and cost-effective discovery.” Requesting parties may ask for ESI to be produced in native, PDF, TIFF, or paper files. Determinations typically consider the production software’s capabilities as well as the resources accessible to the responding party.

Spoliation Sanctions and Prevention Strategies

January 20, 2022

Spoliation refers to the failure to preserve relevant information during contemplated or pending litigation. According to the FRCP, intentional spoliation may result in dismissal of action, default judgment, or court/jury presumption that the missing information was unfavorable to the responsible party. If unintentional, the court may impose measures no greater than necessary to cure the prejudice.