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Our own Adam Wells joined Mark Melodia, Partner at Reed Smith, and Adam Cohen, Principal at E&Y, to discuss thorny issues that arise when Big Data and eDiscovery converge.  The panel discussed not only the difficulties facing companies with exploding volumes of both structured and unstructured data, but the opportunities that may arise for forward-thinking…

There are many benefits to choosing managed services, especially with an eye toward managing high-volume discovery and providing litigation support at a predictable cost. However, as with any enterprise benefit, it’s important to make sure that proper time and research are invested before committing to any provider. Without making sure you’re hiring the right team…

Guest post By Andrew Bayer, CEDS Director of Business Development, TERIS San [email protected] To insource or to outsource, that is the question.  Over the past few years, law firms and corporations alike have faced this crucial decision about handling their respective organization’s eDiscovery matters. The debate seems to be gaining even further traction, with several articles…

All three California TERIS offices will offer unique cost benefits to Section members in need of litigation support services. TERIS and The State Bar of California’s Law Practice Management and Technology (LPMT) Section as well as the Solo and Small Firm Section have announced an alliance in which all three California TERIS offices will offer…

One of the primary reasons for skyrocketing e-discovery costs is that so many enterprises fail to keep their data organized in the first place. However, by maintaining strict control of electronic discovery data, these organizations can enjoy multiple benefits, from saving on litigation costs to achieving real peace of mind.  1. Lower Data Risk Scattered…

A  recent survey from Symantec Corporation reports that the majority of organizations just aren’t prepared for comprehensive e-discovery requests. The underlying problem? Although intentions are good, the implementation part of the process is lacking.  Information Management These days, most companies have data retention policies all outlined and ready to go. In fact, Symantec’s survey reports…

As if anyone needed a reminder that their online lives are on public display, recent events have driven the point home yet again. Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, a.k.a “Johnny Football,” was pulled over and issued a ticket for allegedly speeding near Dallas. The presiding judge, Lee Johnson, then posted about the ticket on his…

When the world of eDiscovery was young, it made sense to charge per gigabyte, much as a laundromat charges per shirt. But these days, what used to be a half-dozen shirts dropped off at the cleaners has become an entire bushel.  The clamor from clients for more reasonable and predictable cost structures has become deafening,…

The Northern District of California recently issued new ESI guidelines in order to promote cooperation among all parties and reduce litigation costs, particularly in regards to eDiscovery. This new issuance of guidelines has several specific goals, and is potentially setting the tone for new, industry-wide standards. Goals in Setting New Guidelines The overarching ideal set…

From FINRA disclosures to complex commercial litigation, industry experts can assist with a winning data strategy and limit exposure during the discovery process. Outside counsel can sometimes be at the mercy of its client’s network infrastructure and document retention policies when it comes to Data Mapping and Litigation Readiness. Parties may find themselves in a…