Could The New Disclosure Pilot Scheme Help Save English Courts From A Brexit Slump?
Will the new Disclosure Pilot Scheme show London’s courts are still the best place for international litigants to resolve their disputes? With the first stage of Brexit negotiations entering their
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 headlines recently will not have
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 for information from regulators have
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, apologised after 47 rape
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 firm Dechert. According to the Law Society Gazette,
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 litigator’s minds. Fortunately, the continued development
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 outsourcing of
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 in English, let alone
David Martin-Woodgate joins Lineal as Director of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
Lineal has appointment David Martin-Woodgate as Director of cyber security and digital forensics. David has over 20 years of experience in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces working with communication technology and
A Guide To The Proposed Amendments To Part 31 Of The CPR
In 2016, in response to concerns regarding the excessive costs, scale, and complexity of disclosure, Sir Terence Etherton, the Master of the Rolls, established a Disclosure Working Group (“the Working
How is the legal industry currently using AI in the courtroom?
Artificial intelligence is the buzzword of the late 2010s. And according to a report published on The Times Law’s Brief Premium website in October 2017, the UK’s top law firms are enthusiastically embracing
GDPR, eDiscovery And Cross-Border Disputes – A Seamless Transition Or An Endless Headache?
In less than four months the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will come into effect in the UK. But it appears that although UK and US companies believe they are
Lineal’s Colin Shepheard interviewed by Chris Dale at Relativity Fest London
Relativity Fest is always a fantastic event and a great way to learn about and be inspired by the rapidly changing technology of our industry. This year it was even
Four practical tips for complying with a Data Subject Access Request
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) are becoming more common. Individuals are now better aware of their right to request personal data and will exercise that right more readily, whether out