TERIS BLOG

The rising costs of eDiscovery are of concern to virtually everyone in the legal profession. Yet, electronic discovery is an essential part of today’s litigation processes. How can the possibility of unexpected costs be mitigated in order to contain litigation fees? Here are five tips which can help reduce the costs of electronic discovery. 1.…

Many eDiscovery vendors have per-unit pricing for photocopies and images, while others charge per billable hour. Although the volume of work gathered during the electronic discovery process has only increased, these pricing models still haven’t changed with the times. While larger corporations might be willing and able to handle large fees associated with discovery and…

According to the American Bar Association, a mere 10% of all documents created since 1999 are not digitally produced; the vast majority of existing records are now in some type of digital format. Deleting digital documents or failing to retrieve digital records when needed can increase a company’s risk of legal liability. To minimize exposure…

Saldivar will be responsible for streamlining operations and continuing to fuel growth for TERIS Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix offices. Phoenix, AZ – June 26, 2012 – Leading eDiscovery support firm TERIS announced that it has promoted executive Richard Saldivar to the new role of President, TERIS Texas/Arizona. In this role, Saldivar is responsible for…

Ediscovery has become a necessity within the legal profession rather than an occasional novelty. The powerful capabilities of electronic discovery are very impressive, and can benefit your company even more so by focusing on several key qualities. 1. Powerful Search Function Any electronic discovery tool must be able to collect all the data you could…

With the advent of social media, attorneys are facing several potential game-changers. How will the impact of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites impact law as a whole? What kind of role, if any, might social media play for attorneys and their clients? Current Events The attorneys for George Zimmerman, the man charged in…

For many, malpractice conjures up images of patients suing doctors and hospitals for medical procedures gone wrong. But malpractice isn’t just reserved for the medical profession. Malpractice describes any type of negligence involving a professional who fails to perform up to their expected professional standards. Medical malpractice is perhaps the easiest for people to recognize…

The State Bar of California’s CALIFORNIA SOLO AND SMALL FIRM SUMMIT will be held June 21-23, 2012, at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California. TERIS invites you to join us for our presentation: “Leveraging Technology to Beat the Big Guys in the Discovery Game,” by Alexander H. Lubarsky (Director – TERIS). Date:     …

TERIS Bay Area announced today that it has hired Pamela Ringer-Britz as a Case Manager for the Bay Area and Seattle offices. In accepting the position, Ringer-Britz brings her fresh and diverse perspective to eDiscovery project management while working with the company’s largest healthcare client. She brings to TERIS more than 10 years of experience…

Litigation support can be the deciding factor in the success (or lack thereof) of any case. A lawyer may opt for this additional support in order to allow him to concentrate more fully on key aspects of the case. The support team offers additional research assistance and guidance in order to help the lawyer make…