Electronic Discovery Road Map

Reserve Your Rights: Always Ask for Native

Christine M. Meer — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400

As the document production trend continues to move almost exclusively towards electronic formats, make sure you always indicate in your Request for Production of Documents the specific request that certain information may be requested in native format. This preserves your right to request documents that are not produced in a reasonable usable format to be produced later in a usable manner. Often times the most desirable, usable format is native especially if you anticipate Excel spreadsheets or drafts of contracts that may have hidden formulas or other information such as track changes.

Got Your Head Up In the Clouds? Additional Concerns Over Cloud Computing

Stephanie M. Maw — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500

In her January 11, 2010 post about Cloud Computing, Chris Meer exposed three important considerations when evaluating whether or not to manage critical e-discovery data in the Cloud: 1) the level and quality of your Cloud service provider’s Internet security model; 2) the ability to access your e-discovery data and documents on a 24/7 basis if needed; and 3) the subsequent finely crafted contractual and working relationship with your Cloud service provider that is absolutely required in order to facilitate that access.

Concerns Over Cloud Computing

Christine M. Meer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500

As I am sure many of you are aware, one of the new catch phrases in 2009 was “cloud computing.” Cloud computing refers to running software over the internet and accessing it via a browser. This technology uses the internet and central remote servers to maintain data and applications. This technology allows businesses to use applications that do not have to be installed on the companies' individual computers. Any IT outsourcing such as network infrastructure and remote hosting is a form of cloud computing.

Tags: Document Review, E-Discovery

Beware of the Downsides of Offshore Outsourcing of Document Review

Clarence Williams III — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

There has been an ongoing debate regarding outsourcing litigation support services to offshore countries such as India and Canada. Years ago the debate centered around subjective and objective coding. In recent years the term legal process outsourcing (LPO) has been an attractive subject in our industry.

Tags: Document Review, E-Discovery, ESI, Litigation, Outsourcing