March 10, 2022

What is ECA (Early Case Assessment) and Why is it Important?

Early case assessment (ECA) provides an opportunity to understand evidence and also presents opportunities for fact finding and cost savings.
August 1, 2021

What is a Computer File’s Hash Value?

ESI and electronic files have a "hash value" (a string of alphanumeric characters) used to identify duplicates and confirm authenticity.
May 5, 2021

6 Ways to Keep Communications with Legal Vendors & Consultants Confidential

Attorney work product doctrine generally shields communications between attorneys and legal consultants, but steps must be taken to preserve confidentiality.
December 2, 2020

Statistical Sampling in Legal Document and Data Reviews

Random and statistical sampling is used in ediscovery and other types of legal data reviews to improve accuracy, save time, effort, and money.
September 9, 2020

3 Creative Ways to Reduce Legal Document Review Volume

The first step in reducing legal document review costs is culling data to include only potentially relevant documents. Here are a few culling techniques.
May 9, 2019

Is That Discovery or ESI You Want Really Lost?

Under the FRCP, ESI and other discovery may not be considered "lost" if it can be restored or replaced through additional discovery.
November 28, 2018

Knowledge Management for Legal Departments and Law Firms-Where to Start

Legal is perfect for knowledge management. Law firm CKO Vishal Agnihotri says KM is "leveraging critical knowledge at the right time for the right purpose."
July 18, 2018

Even With Clawback Agreement, Use of Material May Waive Privilege

Even with a clawback agreement, protection of attorney-client privilege may be waived if information is used without objection.
January 4, 2018

The Dashboard Difference

The use of metrics dashboards for legal matters helps streamline work, gives insight into data, and can help stay on budget.