With back to school on the mind in this season of the year, we discovered that there are some parallels between algebra and eDiscovery. Go with us on this one for a minute (or, maybe, for the rest of this blog post.) You...more
For eDiscovery and digital forensics experts, there are some frequently occurring actions we’ve seen that can hamper our ability to perform thorough and effective forensics investigations. This blog is designed to give a...more
What is a Gigabyte? Seems really obvious, right? But maybe not. At the time of collection, a gigabyte may be data downloaded from O365 or Gmail, information extracted from a cell phone, or even (historically) a whole disk...more
So you’ve done the hard part already – you’ve identified the data subject to a litigation hold, you’ve placed it under that hold (and enforced it), and used that information for a case. But now, the case is over. So what do...more
Metadata: the data about the data, the extra goodies, the secret bits that tell you the when, where, and how of a file. Everyone who has used eDiscovery for a while knows some metadata fundamentals. But it never hurts to have...more
You’re working on a brief or awash in meetings and have finally sat down to get some work done…when, of course, the phone rings. It’s a vendor.
It’s so tempting to hang up right away, but just a minute! Even though we’re a...more
Along with changes in the eDiscovery and digital forensics industries, significant changes abound for experts as well. Many stem from technological adoptions due to the pandemic, but some of those elements were in place even...more
So, you’re looking at the idea of change. Whether it’s in eDiscovery, technology, or not related in any way, change progresses in a series of phases. Learning more about those phases and where you and your team may fall at...more
Introduction to Change -
We’re kicking off this shiny new year with a look at change in eDiscovery, and we’ll be sharing a series of blog posts, webinars, and other resources about what change looks like, how to embrace...more
The increased adoption of the cloud and its impact on eDiscovery was a hot topic of discussion in a recent webinar featuring Dr. Gavin Manes, Avansic’s CEO, Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today, and Jack Petracek of Armstrong...more
It can be very easy to be so involved with the eDiscovery process on a daily basis that bigger-picture questions are pushed to the bottom of the list. This can be anything from asking whether the tool you’re currently using...more
Every year about now, there are school supplies to be purchased and other preparations to be made for the coming year. They usually include paper, pencils, and erasers, but in the last few years include things like...more
Following up on our previous search-related post, which covered filtering and keyword searching as two ways to narrow or expand your data set, the next step is using thread and concept searching to reduce the data set. The...more
Where are you going with eDiscovery in the future? Are you feeling like you need to reevaluate how you approach projects? There are many factors to consider including project size, frequency, support, user base, and how often...more
You’ve made the leap – you’re either starting to do eDiscovery yourself or a seasoned eDiscovery veteran who has a higher workload, strange data, or has to contend with a new platform. Or all of those! As long-time experts in...more
Change is a constant. Many people may look to avoid it for any number of reasons – frequently rooted in apprehension toward the unknown. However, it can be a significant catalyst driving a positive impact, growth, and...more
An eDiscovery project can be complex when just considering in its general parameters. Maybe it’s a certain document type, production style, or naming convention – there are more than a few things that make eDiscovery life...more
Something identified in the course of normal eDiscovery often turns a case into a forensics investigation. In a recent webinar, we examined several case studies, and here we dive a little deeper into one of the examples...more
How do you find the right pricing solution for your eDiscovery projects? It’s not always the easiest topic of discussion but using the wrong pricing can drive up costs substantially over time. A flat fee approach may work...more