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New Approaches for Defensible Early Case Assessment and Data Culling
Early case assessment (ECA), data culling and e-discovery costs are some of the most widely discussed topics in the legal industry. Yet, the methodologies of how to implement effective ECA and data culling, what's entailed and when implementation should begin, are extremely inconsistent. Traditionally, ECA and data culling are treated as isolated, linear steps in the e-discovery process. In reality, they are multi-tiered practices comprising several interconnected tasks that, when done correctly, streamline all phases of e-discovery. Plain and simple, ECA is a dynamic process. If utilized correctly, ECA can help legal teams understand their case and dramatically reduce litigation costs.
There are numerous aspects of how to initiate ECA. A primary factor entails proactively interacting with the potentially relevant evidence before official document review. At the outset of a matter, ECA provides visibility into electronically stored information (ESI), helping legal teams determine the scope, risks and costs of the pending action. The traditional approach for ECA has been to collect all potentially relevant ESI at the outset of a matter before analyzing its relevance. While this approach can aid in early evidence preservation, it is fraught with inefficiency since a high percentage of the collected data, such as duplicate documents and irrelevant system files, is typically not responsive to a matter.
e-Discovery technology has evolved to allow parties to quickly garner critical information about a case with regards to data volumes and types, in some cases without collecting the actual data. As cases progress, early data analysis can also be used to unearth the truly relevant evidence required for making informed case decisions and preparing for Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 26(f) “meet-and-confer” negotiations.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.