What are the challenges litigation support teams will be facing in the 2020s?
In mid-2018, almost every single employee in almost every country in the world has the equivalent of a 1990s supercomputer in their pocket (or handbag). Think about that for a seco
What are a Director’s Duties on Cyber Security?
With cybersecurity becoming an increasing threat to all organisations, how far should directors’ duties extend to mitigating the risks? Anyone who read the main newspaper headlin
Using eDiscovery to Manage Regulatory Requests for Information
Counsel dealing with regulatory requests must manage the risk of further investigations being triggered. eDiscovery methods and tools can assist with managing this risk. Requests f
The challenges of mobile/smart devices and eDisclosure
Are you aware of the growing importance of mobile/smart devices in the eDisclosure process? In early June 2018, the outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, apolo
Are You Paying Attention To Your Social Media Cyber Security?
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat – any business worth its salt utilises a smart, well-executed social media strategy to raise its profile and draw in new customers. But few
ENRC Appeal Due Soon – What Are The Implications for Litigation Privilege?
The debate over litigation privilege has taken another twist, with Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) filing a professional negligence claim against international law f
Predictive Coding In The Document Review Process
Since the infamous Jackson Reforms were implemented in April 2013, keeping costs ‘proportionate’ and exercising stringent case management, have been at the forefront of litigat
Why one should be outsourcing eDiscovery and litigation support
There are many reasons for outsourcing, no matter what the industry. Costs, efficiencies, external expertise or scaling are but some of the reasons. In the legal industry, the outs
How Vulnerable is the UK to a Russian Cyber-Attack
US And UK Issue A Rare Joint Technical Alert Warning Of Potential Russian Cyber-Attack Over the past month or so, British and Russian relations have reached an all-time low.
Three Ways to Manage the Challenge of Multi-Lingual eDiscovery
Few aspects of eDiscovery are more complex, expensive and daunting as discovery involving documents in foreign languages. Let’s face it – eDiscovery is a complicated process