Our Insights on eDiscovery

Discovery of data from mobile devices used to be occasional. Parties in litigation often agreed up front NOT to pursue data from mobile devices because it was so difficult and burdensome to do so. Collecting from the devices was challenging and time-consuming, as was the inconvenience to custodians who balked at giving up their mobile device for even a few hours!

We’re excited to share some big news: CloudNine is teaming up with Doug Austin and his industry-leading blog, eDiscovery Today, to launch a new educational partnership aimed at empowering legal and eDiscovery professionals.

Washington D.C. Master’s Conference – Session Spotlight: Unlocking Social Media Data. Examining the investigative value of social media evidence and data preservation strategies across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Venmo, Strava and over 500 other accounts.

One of the biggest cost drivers in eDiscovery is data volume —the more data you have, the more expensive it is to process, host, and especially review. That is why culling data before review isn’t just a best practice — it’s a financial imperative.

In Episode 11 of the “Oxygen On Air” podcast, titled “Cracking the Legal Case: eDiscovery with Oxygen Forensics & CloudNine,” Director of Global Solutions at Oxygen Forensics, Dan Dollarhide, and CloudNine’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Rick Clark, discuss the seamless integration of digital data forensics into eDiscovery processes.

Migrating 15-16 active cases at once was no small feat, especially with data exported in mixed formats that required adjustments before importing into CloudNine. Early setup challenges, such as limited initial access to the Discovery Portal, were swiftly addressed with hands-on support from CloudNine’s expert services team. Despite these hurdles, the firm quickly realized the advantages of CloudNine’s platform, including seamless remote access, faster search and tagging capabilities, and a more intuitive upload process.

AI is rapidly transforming the e-discovery field, with law firms, corporations, and e-discovery vendors expressing growing interest in incorporating AI into their workflows. Many organizations have already begun exploring AI, creating internal task forces to identify use cases and develop policies. However, adoption is cautious due to concerns about data privacy, lack of clear policies, and the potential for errors.

With mobile devices, social media, and collaboration tools now serving as primary business communication channels, legal professionals must rethink how they preserve, collect, and produce this data. Our discussion explored recent case law, evolving trends, and best practices to stay ahead of the curve.

There’s a moment when every new technology shifts from novelty to necessity. Think about the first time you used GPS instead of printing out MapQuest directions (or, for the true old-schoolers, unfolding a giant road atlas or Rand McNally folding maps). At first, it felt unnecessary—maybe even risky. “I know how to get there,” you’d say. But then, one day, you hit a roadblock, and your GPS rerouted you seamlessly (“re-routing” ring a bell?). You arrived faster, stress-free, and never looked back.

As 2024 concludes, the eDiscovery and legal technology sectors have experienced significant advancements, particularly in the realms of modern data management and generative artificial intelligence (AI). In this article, we will explore what we have learned this year at the various thought leadership and industry conferences, how our innovations have benefited legal teams and how our partnerships allow our clients to have a fully streamlined experience with their eDiscovery and investigation challenges.