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Email has become an integral part of the business world today, yet many companies are still wondering “why archive email?” The fact is that email growth has created significant security issues as well as storage problems as companies rely more heavily on email for critical business transactions. As an e-discovery company, Advanced Discovery is aware of the research by Osterman that found a large number of business email users store more than half of their critical information within the messaging … Continue reading →

EDRM-XML : The Evolution of E-Discovery Standards

November 16, 2011

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There is little question surrounding the need for standardization in the e-discovery field, as the amount of electronically stored information (ESI) generated daily continues to grow. It is vital that any e-discovery company be apprised of the changing standards. One example of efforts to encourage cohesion in the e-discovery community is the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). This organization developed and released the first version of its EDRM-XML to the public in February 2008. From their website, the EDRM overviews … Continue reading →

Creating a More Proactive FRCP E-Discovery Approach

November 11, 2011

According to recent statistics, the volume of electronically stored data doubles every 18 months, which is one reason why it is important for companies to create a more proactive FRCP e-discovery approach. A big problem with e-discovery is that many companies have a reactive approach to litigation, and their legal, records and compliance departments take a silo approach to e-discovery. Hiring an e-discovery company is one proactive approach, however, here are some best practices to stay proactive. Silo Approach In … Continue reading →

When to Use Predictive Coding: Electronic Discovery

November 4, 2011

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In Predictive Coding

In an increasingly electronic world, many companies are faced with the problem of how to review electronically stored information for litigation, and many of them are turning to predictive coding electronic discovery using text analytics. Promising more efficient e-discovery gathering at significantly lower cost, predictive coding analytics may well be the next big thing in electronic discovery. However, before firms turn toward predictive coding analytics, understanding when using such software is warranted is extremely important as well as when to … Continue reading →

Inadvertent Disclosure: Avoiding Waiver Under Rule 502 as Featured on ACEDS.org

October 28, 2011

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The following aritcle, Inadvertent Disclosure: Avoiding Waiver Under Rule 502, is an exclusive contribution to the ACEDS Expert’s Corner, a collection of e-discovery articles and white papers authored by leading organizations and practitioners around the world. To submit a piece for editorial review, please contact Robert Hilson at rhilson@aceds.org. Few things raise the legal blood pressure more than the prospect of an inadvertent disclosure of information that waives attorney-client or work product protections. The potential for waiver often leads producing parties, particularly … Continue reading →

Advanced Discovery is Proud to be a Gold Sponsor for YPA360

October 26, 2011

In Advanced Discovery

Advanced Discovery, an e-discovery company, is excited to be a sponsor of YPA360! We are also proud to have John Isaza as a featured speaker at the YPA360 Fall 2011 Conference. Mr. Isaza has over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer specializing in business, environmental contamination, products liability and construction defects. At present, he is an active speaker in the ARMA, AIIM, ABA and IT compliance circuits. Mr. Isaza co-authored a book entitled “7 Steps for Legal Holds … Continue reading →

What Is Predictive Coding? Is it the Future of e-Discovery?

October 24, 2011

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Manual review of ESI has become nearly impossible with the increasing volume of electronic information avalable, leading many companies to ask “what is predictive coding and should we use it?” Based on a recent article by U.S. Magistrate Court Judge, Andrew Peck, which was published in Law Technology News, the answer is yes – there are cases thatshould take advantage of predictive coding in e-discovery. What Is Predictive Coding? Predictive coding is also known as technology-assisted coding. In predictive coding, … Continue reading →

How to Avoid Electronic Discovery Sanctions through Proper Preparation

October 12, 2011

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Courts are continuing to issue electronic discovery sanctions against companies who did not properly prepare for the discovery of their electronically stored information (ESI) in the event of litigation. The days when business was handled through written memorandums and other correspondence have quickly faded. Today, normal business is primarily handled electronically, through emails and attached electronic documents. Unfortunately, litigation preparation has not kept pace. Electronic Discovery is Different than Traditional Discovery Although offices have not gone completely paperless, most have … Continue reading →

E-Discovery Best Practices: 6 Project Management Tips

September 27, 2011

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