By its very nature, eDiscovery is serious work. Truly, whenever litigators and legal professionals get together, it’s probably serious because the outcome of litigation, investigations, and government actions carry massive financial and emotional consequences for adverse parties and counsel.
Insurance coverage litigation often involves epic amounts of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) such as claims files, underwriting materials, emails, and even short message data. Because of this volume (and complexity), eDiscovery can be a valuable tool.
eDiscovery is a critical yet sometimes daunting aspect when preparing for litigation. The sheer volume and complexity of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) can feel overwhelming for firms that don’t have an in-house litigation support or eDiscovery team, leading to escalating costs for their clients.
As a vendor that helps attorneys prepare for litigation during the eDiscovery phase, we've seen firsthand how the collection of short message data, such as text messages and social media, has become increasingly important. In fact, short message data is now one of the most common types of electronically stored information (ESI) collected in eDiscovery.
Generative AI is a rapidly evolving field with the potential to revolutionize many industries, including law. While the full impact of generative AI on employment law is still unknown, there are a number of potential implications for both employers and employees.
As a lawyer representing clients in insurance coverage litigation, I've seen firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that eDiscovery presents. With the increasing volume and complexity of electronic data, it's more important than ever for insurers and law firms to have a robust eDiscovery strategy in place.
On October 1, 2022, Proteus will become the first Relativity partner to eliminate user fees for data hosted in RelativityOne.
"Is it PROteus? ProTEEus? Pro-TAY-us? What is that? What does it mean?"
When my partners and I were preparing to launch Proteus in 2015, I wanted a name that carried multiple layers of meaning, including a nod to the type of work we do (apply advanced technology to the tradition-bound legal industry) and homage to our hometown (Indianapolis).
I obtained the Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) certification in May and was recently asked about my experience, so I thought I'd share some quick thoughts with folks considering the course.
Legaltech news recently published a piece entitled 5 Challenges That Await ALSPs on the Path to Growth. Since we are a growing ALSP, this naturally caught my eye.