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Litigation Support
Litigation 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) Arrives, by
Gene Albert.
Should a firm consider using a 'SaaS' litigation support application? Article discusses the benefits to small and medium-sized firms, and what firms should expect for civil pre-trial practice, e-discovery and practice management.
Non-Specific.
5 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
7-23-2008.
Law Technology Today
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Litigation Support
FAQ: Electronically Stored Information, by
Herbert L. Roitblat.
Describes electronically stored information (ESI), how & where it is stored, how we measure it? Gives clarity on what backup tapes and parts of an email are. Briefs technologies that are used for search and retrieval in discovery of ESI.
ESI?
Non-Specific.
17 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
6-28-2008.
OrcaTec LLC
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e-Discovery
A Time to Reap, a Time to Cull, by
Clifford F. Shnier.
Discusses advances in litigation support technology and processes of electronically stored information, including collection appliances, pre-processing, native review, culling and search.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
6-16-2008.
Inside Counnsel
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Litigation Support
The Five New Ways Leading Law Firms Use Web Repositories to Make Document Review Faster, Easier and More Cost-Effective, by
Merrill Legal Solutions.
Today, savvy law firms use a web repository, in addition to in-house systems, to optimize the
document review process. This paper describes five ways that leading law firms use online
repositories for faster, easier and more cost-effective document review.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-12-2008.
Website
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Litigation Support
Best Practices in Electronic Document Discovery and Native File Review – Optimizing Technology and Reducing Costs, by
Susan M. Fernandes & William J. Platt.
Presents:
• Electronic Files
– Word documents
– Spreadsheets
– PDFs
• E-Mail
– Outlook Mail Stores (PST Files)
– Lotus Notes Stores (NSF Files)
– Loose E-mail Messages (MSG Files)
Non-Specific.
26 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-09-2008.
Platinum Legal Group
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Litigation Support
Litigation Support Software: Own or Lease on Demand, by
Seth A. Rierson.
If the woes of Y2K planning held the primary focus for IT leaders and litigation support
professionals alike, the lofty promises
about how to become an “instant ASP” and “deliver applications, with unmatched levels of security, speed, and availability, in a fully managed and integrated environment” ran a
close second.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-02-2008.
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Litigation Support
A Primer on Foreign Language e-Discovery, by
Ari Kaplan.
Addresses some of the issues that arise when non-English documents are involved in e-Discovery. Unicode was created to solve some of these problems and offer a universal solution; however, it is only
available for files created on newer
systems, making legacy data a continuing
area of concern.
select-JD.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-19-2008.
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Litigation Support
Legal Process Outsourcing of First Level Document Review, by
Dario Olivas and Michael Dolan.
Over the last several years, the proliferation in electronically stored information (ESI) and e-Discovery, such as email, instant messages, electronic documents and data on handheld devices, has drastically changed the litigation practice. This article explains the basics of first level document review, why to consider outsourcing this function.
Non-Specific.
5 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-02-2008.
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Litigation Support
Perspectives on Next Generation Search, by
Bruce Kiefer.
Addresses new techniques that are emerging to address this onslaught of digital documents. The evolution of search, from “key word” to “concept” is about finding new ways to review and analyze huge repositories of documents.
Non-Specific.
34 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
2-03-2008.
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Litigation Support
Computer Animations at Trial: A Persuasive Tool to Be Utilized with Care, by
Sean Harrington.
Discusses strategies for effecive, ethical and fiscally responsible use of computer animations and the evidentiary limitations therof.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
1-18-2008.
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Practice Management
SaaSsy Litigation Support, by
Brett Burney.
Review of leading 'software as a service' litigation management software, including Lexbe.com, ImageDepot, CT Summation, Concordance, iConect and Lextranet. SaaS providers are becoming a more viable option every day with stronger security and faster, more reliable access to the Internet.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
12-12-2007.
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e-Discovery
Filtering Responsive Data in EDD, by
Brian Larsen.
Attorneys should work to reduce the vast amounts of potentially relevant electronically stored information through established filtering and searching parameters offered by litigation support providers.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
11-09-2007.
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e-Discovery
eDiscovery: Everything You Need to Know About Preservation, by
Brett Burney.
Effective preservation of electronic data may seem like an overwhelming task, but it has become a necessary evil in today’s digital world. Discusses how preservation should be approached as part of litigation support and case preparation.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
10-01-2007.
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Evidence
Best Practices Commentary on the Use of Search and Information Retrieval Methods in E-Discovery, by
Jason R. Baron, Richard G. Braman, Kenneth J. Withers, Thomas Y. Allman, M. James Daley, George L. Paul.
Sedona project committee discusses for search and retrieval, and manual search vs. electronic search, and new search technologies, and best practices for e-discovery and litigation support.
Non-Specific.
38 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
9-18-2007.
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Litigation Support
Strategies and Considerations for Internet Compound Documents for Use in Internet Evidence Discovery, by
Jonathan Hirschman, Applied Evidence.
Discusses e-Discovery and the 'Internet Compound Document', a document that has one or more of its components located on remote computer or the Internet, and requires special handling in terms of logistics, chain of custody, and potential for "additive"
spoliation.
Non-Specific.
11 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
9-13-2007.
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Computer Forensics
Ten Ways to Compromise a Computer Forensics Investigation, by
Jeremy Wunsch & Rob Lelewski.
You don't need to be a forensics expert witness to understand the basics, which include not understanding the process, not making forensic images, booting a computer, not maintaining a chain of custody and copting files in a non-forensics manner. Good tips for the litigation support professional.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
8-19-2007.
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e-Discovery
Who Knew What, When and What the Heck is EDD?, by
Bob Sweat.
this article to go back to the basics and revisit EDD (Electronic Document Discovery) for its root value, the understanding and
education of the neophyte. This article will discuss various aspects of handling, using and processing electronic discovery and litigation support.
Non-Specific.
6 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
7-20-2007.
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Litigation Support
Basics of Automated Litigation Support, by
Bob Sweat.
Discusses the basic concepts of document processing and automation for large document management matters
is designed to give you an overview of considerations in large document
cases, or is what is affectionately known as complex document management.
Non-Specific.
6 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
7-20-2007.
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Litigation Support
Combating E-Discovery Risk with Effective Communications, by
Sara Wood and Larry Malcolm.
Litigators continue to be frustrated
with escalating costs of discovery
during litigation, investigations & regulatory response. Fueling these costs is risk, & fears associated with discovery risk range from common concerns like budget & schedule, to more severe outcomes including sanctions, adverse inference or even stress-indused hair loss.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-22-2007.
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Litigation Support
A Futuristic View of the Auto-Coding Industry, by
Sean Keefer.
A large number of documents need to be
organized, indexed, & reviewed for the purposes of discovery & ultimate
production. Issues such as privilege,
waiver, redaction, & even basic identification & scope must be confronted. Back then, cases involving a massive
number of documents required a great
deal of space for storage.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-22-2007.
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Litigation Support
Auto-Indexing: a Beginner’s Guide, by
Ted Davis and Ron Essig.
This article will provide a basic understanding of the terminology & methodologies employed by services &
software programs now available to
support our industry. In legal industry, & in modern litigation, one of most difficult tasks to accomplish cost effectively is
analyzing large document sets to determine their informational value to a case.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-22-2007.
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Litigation Support
Avoiding Extreme Risk Through Litigation Cost Control, by
Jim Grebey.
The recent update of the FRCP is now driving electronic discovery requirements down to the mid-size and even small law firms. As a result, electronic discovery will eventually become standardized by the industry but it is far from being a commodity today.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-22-2007.
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Litigation Support
The “BUM” Rule - How to Create Effective Demonstrative Evidence, by
John Cleaves.
As a Litigation Support professional
you may be called upon to assist or
manage the creation of demonstratives
within your firm or corporate legal
department. As trial time approaches
the attorney team may be focusing on
finalizing their exhibits and preparing
witnesses.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-22-2007.
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Litigation Support
Producing Metadata in E-Discovery - What You Need to Know, by
Leonard Deutchman and Brian Wolfinger.
This article will help you
understand metadata production by discussing
what “metadata” is, how to preserve
and gather metadata, what form
of production e-Discovery with metadata
should take, and issues regarding its production.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-22-2007.
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Litigation Support
Best Practices for the Selection of Electronic Discovery Vendors: Navigating the Vendor Proposal Process, by
Sedona Conference Working Group.
The goal of this paper is to outline an approach to the selection of an e-Discovery vendor that allows the user to compare apples to apples, and better understand the nature, cost and impact of what is being discussed.
Non-Specific.
76 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
4-23-2007.
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Litigation Support
Manage Online Reviews, by
Peter McLaughlin.
If not handled properly, e-Discovery online reviews waste time and money. Article discusses methods to make reviews more effective and efficient.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-21-2007.
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Litigation Support
The Dirty Secret of Document Review, by
Peter McLaughlin.
Bad Calls in e-Discovery Are Common, But Can Be Avoided with Careful Planning and Implementation
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
4-21-2007.
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Litigation Support
An effective system in the electronic age is critical to withstanding challenge., by
David r. Marriott and Samuel Bryant Davidoff.
While there are no definitive answers to these kinds of questions, and therefore no “one-size-fits-all” electronic document production system, this article provides six practical tips intended to help make any system more efficient, cost-effective and flexible.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-18-2007.
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Ethics
The Electronic Courtroom, by
Mollie Nichols.
Discusses issues involved in the electronic courtroom, including presentation hardware and software, litigation support, remote testimony and electronic evidence, in civil trial procedure.
Non-Specific.
17 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
4-09-2007.
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Litigation Support
e-Docs and Forensics in the “New” e-Discovery Era, by
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP.
Discussion of practical implications regarding e-documents and computer forensics of new e-Discovery rules, including listing of states enacting specific rules and why it should be called a "terror-byte"
Non-Specific.
66 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
4-04-2007.
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Litigation Support
Extreme Discovery: 8 Support Specialists v. 2.7 million plus pages, by
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Until recently, the career path
for paralegals offered limited
options. They could seek management
positions, i.e. case managers or
paralegal managers, or they could utilize
their legal experience and knowledge to
advance on to law school. Litigation paralegals have solid experience in discovery management.
Non-Specific.
25 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Nuts and bolts of asset appraisals, by
BSW.
Appraisals are different from valuations. And you or your expert can get trapped if you don’t see the difference. Generally, appraisals are performed to establish a value of a specific tangible or intangible
asset or group of assets. This article zeros in on asset appraisals, how they work and how they can work for you.
Non-Specific.
8 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Litigation Support Managers face up to more challenges in the post 12-1-06 FRCP world, by
Rick Wolf and Matt McCarrick.
There was a great deal of heated discussion leading up to the adoption of new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) on December 1, 2006, and for good reason.
These new rules will have an immediate
and lasting effect on corporate law departments and forever change the way companies manage litigation.
Non-Specific.
36 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
The Truth About Native File Review, by
LexisNexis.
There are many debates about the best way to produce electronic documents. This white paper covers court rules, native file review vs. converted images, and the disadvantages of native file review. There is a lot of talk in the electronic discovery industry about “native fi le review,” “native fi le format,” and “native fi le production.”
Non-Specific.
8 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Litigation Support Managers Juggle FRCP Changes: New rules, the background and what it means for you., by
Albert J. Buckwalter.
What can litigation support profession expect as it develops throughout 2007? More challenges for sure. The recent implementation of the proposed changes to
FRCP means that we as Litigation Support Managers & professionals have more to deal with, more on our plates.
Non-Specific.
36 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
New rules, the background and what it means for you., by
Sean Keefer.
It is a brave new world – especially when
it comes to how we handle electronic discovery. Along with the technology that has exponentially increased the number of documents that may make up a case there are many other issues to deal with such as data backup, data destruction and data reproduction.
Non-Specific.
36 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Implementing an Effective Electronic Discovery Response Plan, by
LexisNexis.
Creating a successful electronic discovery response plan is not much different from traditional discovery. Learn the key steps and players required to develop an efficient and effective action plan.
Non-Specific.
8 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Right-Sizing the Electronic Discovery Effort, by
Skip Walter and Mike Kinnaman.
Electronic content and email have forever changed the discovery process. No longer
can an associate go into a defendant’s office, interview a few employees, copy several file folders and take a few bankers boxes of documents away to review.
Non-Specific.
25 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Lone Starts: Enron Trial Support and the Specialists Who Made It Happen, by
Sean Keefer.
An attorney for the federal government is deep into the cross examination of a Plaintiff’s witness when a document is referenced, a document that isn’t in evidence. Anyone who’s stepped onto a dance floor knows that a waltz, a tango, and a two-step all require partners to move in sync.
Non-Specific.
25 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Using Litigation Support Software in the Courtroom - Better Lawyer, Better Judge, Better Justice - The Need For Judicial Leaders, by
Justice B. T. Granger.
As a result of my past experience with the Integrated Justice Initiative in Ontario, I felt that the use of an electronic litigation support program would assist me in storing and organizing the transcripts and exhibits. During the fall of 2002 I started to use Summation iBlaze on my laptop on the courtroom dais.
Non-Specific.
15 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
Appraisal Review in a Litigation Support Role, by
Jack P. Friedman & Nicholas Ordway.
This article describes how the appraisal review process and review appraiser are used effectively in litigation support. It informs readers of the necessary elements of an appraisal review under the 1999 version of USPAP and offers suggestions to assure compliance.
Non-Specific.
29 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
File Formats for Electronic Document Review: Why PDF Trumps TIFF, by
LexisNexis.
Analyzes the differences between them, and discusses future prospects for them, all within the context of legal filing, review and management of electronic documents, with PDF being the clear winner. Although the paper is couched in terms of the legal profession, its information is broadly applicable.
Non-Specific.
6 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Litigation Support
How to be the Ultimate Litigation Support Person, by
Timothy A. Piganelli.
The term litigation support has evolved over last 10 years with advent of technology & its constant change. Most large firms have entire departments that perform exclusively litigation support in whatever form it may take. Litigation Support can range from managing hard copy documents to
integrated technology in multiple offices.
Non-Specific.
13 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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e-Discovery
Do-It-Yourself Electronic Discovery Tools, by
George Socha.
Article and listing of software tools for the litigation support do-it-yourselfer . The tools range from ones intended only for use by properly trained computer forensics expert witnesses to ones any of us can load on our machines and begin working with after only minimal instruction.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2003. Added:
3-21-2007.
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