With today’s ever-increasing data volumes it is important to be able to simplify your discovery process. I have talked a lot recently about eDiscovery becoming over-engineered and eDiscovery products dictating how you undertake your discovery process. In these posts I have highlighted how there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing eDiscovery, […]
Read more...The NZ E-Discovery Blog Facilitating proportionate and efficient e-discovery
Blog Archives
Reviewing Email Chains
July 24th, 2024
Email has dramatically transformed how we communicate, but emails, or more precisely the never-ending email chains/threads can still cause many issues in the discovery process. It does surprise me there can still be confusion around email chains. In some ways, emails were yesterday’s challenge as we now have so many different sources of information as […]
Read more...Proactive, targeted and earlier
June 18th, 2024
Repeatedly, I encounter many with good intentions who leave practical discovery considerations until it’s too late. Let’s not tinker around the edges, we need to make real change. We need to be a lot more targeted to just get the information we need. To achieve this means we need to focus on the practical eDiscovery […]
Read more...So what is the best eDiscovery solution?
May 15th, 2024
When people hear I provide independent advice on eDiscovery software options, inevitably I still get “So, what’s the best eDiscovery software?” But there’s no simple answer to that question. It does make me laugh to still get this same question as I did 10+ years ago – sometimes from the same people too ! Like […]
Read more...Is eDiscovery becoming over-engineered?
February 7th, 2024
Over recent years I often wonder if the eDiscovery process is becoming increasingly over-engineered and sometimes needlessly complicated. I think we can simply lose sight of the objective to get only what you need and do so in a way that is quick and cost effective. We all know if the ever-increasing sources and data […]
Read more...The ‘AI’ that has been transforming eDiscovery for years
January 16th, 2024
We have all seen how the interest in generative AI has taken the world by storm over the past 12 months. However, we are only just starting to see how and where these tools can be applied to legal practice. Legal has arguably tinkered around the edges with some automation tools for years, but generative […]
Read more...Let’s get rid of what we don’t need !
October 19th, 2022
The greatest obstacle in most discovery exercises is the increasing data volumes, providing new and evolving challenges for all discovery matters. So much of this information will be completely irrelevant for what we are after. The challenge is how do quickly and efficiently get to the key information that we need? No one wants to […]
Read more...Getting to what really matters, quickly and cost effectively
July 19th, 2022
Sometimes we can lose sight of the true objective of the discovery process ! The objective of any discovery exercise should be to facilitate a method of getting to the most important information quickly, cost effectively and accurately – to help resolve the dispute. To achieve this, we do need to be more proactive, targeted […]
Read more...Enhancing the value of your eDiscovery champion
May 11th, 2022
Previously I outlined why it is a significant advantage to have an eDiscovery champion in your organisation. Your eDiscovery champion will be expected to keep your organisation informed of the best practices to manage eDiscovery. To enhance their value to you it is important they continue to learn and improve their expertise. This will enable […]
Read more...Who is your eDiscovery champion?
April 20th, 2022
With the proliferation of electronic information, it is important to be prepared to be pro-active earlier in the proceeding to address how discovery will be tackled. It is a great advantage to have an ‘eDiscovery champion’ in your organisation. Gone are the days where the discovery logistics were passed to a junior team member. Sure, this […]
Read more...eDiscovery or Discovery – the objective remains the same !
February 1st, 2022
We continue to have our own preferences as to what we call eDiscovery or Discovery. Many suggest eDiscovery, others simply prefer Discovery. Within this do we have a hyphen or not, do we have a capital “E” or “D” – and that is even before the Brits throw in “Disclosure” and all the variations of? […]
Read more...10 years is a long time in eDiscovery
December 16th, 2021
Earlier this year LinkedIn kindly notified me of 10-year anniversary! It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was reflecting on a five-year anniversary. As we near the end of another COVID impacted year, it does give me time to reflect on some of the changes in eDiscovery I have seen with eDiscovery, and how my […]
Read more...Improving the effectiveness of keyword search terms
November 11th, 2021
As I mentioned previously, keyword search terms still can be an effective method of isolating important information, but they do have limitations and need to be carefully crafted. If they are not, then they will not find what you are searching for. Anyone that has read any of my material or heard me speak will […]
Read more...“Simplifying Discovery Obligations” – Starts with more robust case management
October 21st, 2021
In New Zealand there has been a recent Consultation process about Improving Access to Civil Justice. This is a positive step as we would all acknowledge there is work to do here in simplifying eDiscovery obligations. As part of these discussions, somewhat inevitably is evaluating the role of discovery and the potential reform of discovery […]
Read more...Exploring the limitations of keyword search terms
September 15th, 2021
In my last post I explored how many effective eDiscovery methods can still be those that are simple and have been used for years – as long as they are thoroughly considered. One of these methods is the use of keyword search terms. Although there can be limitations of keyword search terms. In recent times, […]
Read more...Some simple eDiscovery methods can still be effective
August 31st, 2021
We know that today’s data volumes continue to increase rapidly, providing new and evolving challenges for all discovery matters. Unless effectively undertaken the costs and burden of the discovery process can easily (and quickly) spiral out of control. However, it doesn’t always mean you need the latest software or use the most sophisticated new techniques. Many effective […]
Read more...How to change your eDiscovery solution?
July 14th, 2021
I have covered why it is important to evaluate your eDiscovery software options every 12-24 months, together with what to look for in your eDiscovery solution. Now it is time to explore how to get started, how to explore the options available. I still find many firms using an eDiscovery solution (using the word ‘solution’ loosely), because […]
Read more...What to look for in eDiscovery software?
June 23rd, 2021
Evaluating your eDiscovery software options every 12-24 months should be on the mind of everyone undertaking eDiscovery to ensure you are using the most suitable eDiscovery option(s) available. I think we get the why we need to re-evaluate eDiscovery software, now I think it is important to look further into what to potentially look for in choosing […]
Read more...Myth 4 – eDiscovery is too costly and complicated
May 26th, 2021
Too often I hear “eDiscovery is too costly, complex and frustrating”. Ironically this is the rationale of why many do not embrace eDiscovery software or invest the time at the outset of the matter. But it does not have to be this way. As I often say, eDiscovery is not expensive – eDiscovery done badly […]
Read more...Myth 3 – The matter is too late for eDiscovery software
May 19th, 2021
Far too often parties turn their minds to the practical requirements of discovery far too late in the process, including if they are to use E-Discovery software. It is not unusual for lawyers to consider eDiscovery only when they are about to (or want to) turn documents into an electronic format to comply with court […]
Read more...Myth 2 – The matter is too small for eDiscovery software
May 12th, 2021
Far too often when it comes to eDiscovery, the perception is that eDiscovery software is only suitable for large matters. Most matters are not too small for eDiscovery software. This is simply not the case ! The rationale is usually that this is the way that discovery has always been approached. “We have never used […]
Read more...Myth 1 – Using non-eDiscovery tools for eDiscovery
May 6th, 2021
“Why do we need dedicated tools for eDiscovery?” This is often a question I am asked, and more than what I would think. I find most of those asking these questions have not had experience with eDiscovery software – and yes, there are still many that have not, or if they have, they have very […]
Read more...Exploring some misconceptions with eDiscovery software
April 29th, 2021
The objective of the discovery process remains to get only what you need and in a way that is quick and cost effective. What doesn’t help is many common misconceptions with eDiscovery software. Equipping yourself with the right eDiscovery solutions will greatly assist this objective. The problem we all face is today’s data volumes continue […]
Read more...Go hard, and go even earlier…
March 16th, 2021
Last year I highlighted the importance of going hard and early in how the discovery process is approached. I mentioned in my post that this sounds obvious, but it is evident that I should articulate that this should be even earlier than most would think. Again and again, I work with or hear those with […]
Read more...The AI transforming the practice of law
December 9th, 2020
The experience of COVID has demonstrated the legal profession can adapt and work differently when they have to. Even though most became totally reliant on technology, traditionally though the legal profession has been slow to adopt new technologies, let alone artificial intelligence (AI). One notable exception has been the adoption and success of AI used […]
Read more...Shop around ! See the eDiscovery software options available
October 22nd, 2020
When it comes to eDiscovery software, it has never been a better opportunity to shop around in evaluating eDiscovery software options available. Since COVID-19, many are exploring the legal tech they use to see if it is still fit for purpose. I know eDiscovery software is one of my most frequent conversations I have had […]
Read more...How can we do this better – the opportunity to re-evaluate your eDiscovery software options
September 24th, 2020
Since COVID-19, the legal profession like so many has become totally reliant on technology, as traditional practices have had to be adapted just to survive. eDiscovery is no different, as it is a great opportunity to re-evaluate how you are approaching eDiscovery. Like most technology, so much can change and quickly with eDiscovery software – […]
Read more...That is how our client provided the documents to us
January 30th, 2020
If we are to reduce the time and cost of the discovery process, then it is essential that how to tackle the practical requirements of discovery is considered at an early stage. One of these practical considerations should always be how documents are to be identified and how you will be collecting documents from your […]
Read more...Are you approaching eDiscovery in the most effective way possible?
December 3rd, 2019
Discovery practices continue to evolve, largely due to impact of technology. Yet these are also exciting times, as we can approach discovery more effectively to remove much of the cost, complication and burden. Recently LawTalk published an article of mine – “Are you approaching eDiscovery in the most effective way possible?”. The article highlighted how […]
Read more...Paper is still not going away…yet!
November 26th, 2019
I probably said 5 years ago (maybe longer) that the days of paper are numbered. Sure, there is more electronic material, but paper is still not going away. Often it is not paper itself, but the decisions made by legal professionals to deal with documents in paper format. Like all aspects of the discovery process […]
Read more...eDiscovery does not need to be costly or complicated
September 25th, 2019
eDiscovery is not expensive, eDiscovery done badly is ! Too often I hear “I just find eDiscovery so complex and frustrating and usually turns out to be more expensive than I expected”. But it does not have to be this way. The objective of the discovery process should be to get only what you need […]
Read more...It may have worked in the past, but now…
July 17th, 2019
The rationale “We have always done discovery this way” no longer cuts it ! What may have worked 10 years ago, last year, or last week may no longer be the most effective way to manage the discovery process. In the past we did not face the volumes of electronic information that are now present […]
Read more...Managing New Zealand’s increasing discovery volumes
June 12th, 2019
Like the rest of the world, there are increasing eDiscovery volumes in New Zealand, requiring smarter ways to manage this information. Recently LawTalk published an article of mine – “Effectively managing New Zealand’s increasing discovery volumes”. The article highlighted how important it is to effectively manage the increasing data volumes that exist in the discovery process. Increasing […]
Read more...Looking for easy wins in your discovery approach
April 30th, 2019
It is not always the use of Technology Assisted Review (TAR), or the utilisation of other powerful technologies that will be right for you. For some it is simply looking at existing practices and seeing if there is anything that could be performed more efficiently. Some of the technology out there is fantastic, but sometimes […]
Read more...Evaluating eDiscovery software options, every 12-24 months
March 28th, 2019
Even if you are currently satisfied with your existing eDiscovery software, it is worth evaluating eDiscovery software options, to see what else is available. Find out what others are using – is it giving them an advantage over you? To ensure you are equipping yourself with the most effective tools, you should evaluate your eDiscovery […]
Read more...LegalTech 2019 – a New Zealand Perspective
February 2nd, 2019
This week I joined an estimated 8,000 others in the legal technology community who converged on the New York Hilton Midtown for LegalTech. This was the 38th edition of LegalTech, which for the past three years has been part of the larger Legalweek. The format includes concurrent events with LegalCIO, LegalMarketing, Business of Law Forum, and LegalDiversity […]
Read more...Embracing TAR to reduce the cost & burden of the discovery process
January 22nd, 2019
Due to increasing data volumes and the subsequent cost of managing this data require us to work smarter to find new ways that enable us to get to the most important information quickly and cost effectively. Technology Assisted Review (“TAR”) is one of these smarter ways. Needless to say it has simply become too expensive […]
Read more...Happy E-Discovery Day !
December 4th, 2018
Today is the 4th annual E-Discovery Day across the globe. Here in New Zealand, we are ahead of the rest of the world (well, in time zone anyway), so we get to celebrate before others. A day devoted to just eDiscovery, surely not? For many of us that live and breathe eDiscovery (and have done […]
Read more...Understanding the potential cost of eDiscovery
November 22nd, 2018
Too often I have seen good eDiscovery solutions end in a difficult relationship as there was not a full appreciation of potential cost of eDiscovery at the outset. The scenario usually goes something like this – Client – your estimate was XX Provider – you asked us to undertake additional work, any further work was itemised […]
Read more...Navigating eDiscovery pricing models
November 14th, 2018
There are excellent eDiscovery software options available, however it isn’t always easy to compare their eDiscovery pricing models. This is something you need to be aware of, especially if you are new to eDiscovery. The price that you are initially presented with may not always be the true cost. You may be surprised when you […]
Read more...Do you get what you pay for?
November 8th, 2018
Is this fair when it comes to eDiscovery software or not? Just because a solution may be cheaper, it doesn’t always mean it is not as good, likewise if it is more expensive it doesn’t always mean it is better for you ! Organisations have different requirements, which could mean that certain eDiscovery software might […]
Read more...Helping find the right eDiscovery solution to suit you
October 16th, 2018
Today’s escalating data volumes and the rising cost of managing that data, make it increasingly important to use the right eDiscovery solution to tackle the discovery process. Recently LawTalk published an article of mine – Finding the right eDiscovery solution to suit you. The article highlighted where to start to find the best eDiscovery software, […]
Read more...Ari Kaplan Podcast – Why Legal Tech Conferences Have Become a Global Phenomenon
September 27th, 2018
Recently I was fortunate to be interviewed by leading legal tech thought leader Ari Kaplan in one of his Reinventing Professionals podcasts. Ari’s podcasts “share insights with industry leaders shaping the next generation of legal and professional services”. On the podcast we talked LawFest and legal technology in New Zealand, together with why legal tech […]
Read more...Nuix acquisition of Ringtail creates powerful ‘end-to’end’ eDiscovery offering
September 11th, 2018
Today we have had the announcement that Nuix has acquired Ringtail to provide an ’end-to-end’ eDiscovery solution. This announcement probably trumps all other movements in an eDiscovery market that has experienced considerable change recently, with acquisitions and providers deploying tools that may have historically been competitors. You can read some press announcements here – https://blog.aceds.org/mary-mack-with-the-inside-scoop-on-nuix-and-ringtail/ […]
Read more...Technology Assisted Review – empowering David to tackle Goliath in eDiscovery
August 7th, 2018
Technology Assisted Review (“TAR”) is often thought of as a tool primarily for large firms working with high document volumes, however TAR can be just as valuable for smaller firms that may have limited resources and budgets, as they often have to look for smarter ways to work to compete. Today’s increasing volumes of information […]
Read more...How one lawyer used Technology Assisted Review to save their client thousands
July 31st, 2018
Technology Assisted Review (“TAR”), can be a great enabler for firms that need to be nimble and innovate to compete with large firms. A perfect example was a matter I managed for a New Zealand law firm, that helped save their client thousands of dollars. Australian litigation support provider, Law In Order has produced an […]
Read more...Technology Assisted Review – Enabling you to Work Smarter
July 17th, 2018
Recently there have been some good commentaries on the use of Technology Assisted Review (“TAR”) in the discovery process. The first was an excellent guide to the TAR process from leading eDiscovery Consultant Terry Harrison, who is based in South Africa. The other was a case study by Australian litigation support provider Law In Order, […]
Read more...What might happen to New Zealand legal services and lawyers?
June 6th, 2018
The practice of law and how legal services are delivered is changing and will change further. At the same time more legal professionals are looking to innovate and leverage technology to help deliver legal services, both for today and the future. Recently LawTalk published an in-depth feature looking at the future of legal services in […]
Read more...Launch of the New Zealand Legal Tech Index
May 8th, 2018
Last month, LawFest launched the New Zealand Legal Technology Index. The index is New Zealand’s first listing of businesses that provide tech products and services to the New Zealand legal industry. Check out the LawFest press release here with further details about the index. The index enables legal professionals to explore and connect with the […]
Read more...Review of LawFest 2018
April 30th, 2018
Last month over 250 legal professionals from corporate organisations, law firms and government attended LawFest 2018. It is great to see how far the event has come over the past 6 years, as it is now regarded as one of New Zealand’s must do legal conferences. We had a great programme for delegates to learn […]
Read more...Shop around when selecting eDiscovery software
April 24th, 2018
I still find many firms using an eDiscovery solution (using the word ‘solution’ loosely), because they have always used the product, or justify its continual use on “sticking with the devil you know” ! Selecting eDiscovery software is crucial for all organisations involved in the discovery process. If this is you, then you are being […]
Read more...What do you want to achieve with your eDiscovery software?
March 28th, 2018
This is a question that is often over looked when exploring eDiscovery software. More frequently, I am simply asked – what is the best eDiscovery software? It is increasingly important to firstly, consider what you want to achieve. Considering the software options in many circumstances will be your final consideration Software should be your final consideration […]
Read more...Don’t shape your practices around the capabilities of your software
February 27th, 2018
When it comes to the discovery process, many firms that I speak with are still being forced to shape their litigation practices around the capabilities of their existing eDiscovery software. How they work can be considerably impacted by the limitations of their existing software. Most of the issues experienced, simply should not happen. Some of […]
Read more...The NZ E-Discovery Blog named as one of the top 60 eDiscovery Blogs
February 16th, 2018
Like others, I too was surprised, yet pleased to be ranked at number 50 in a list of Top 60 eDiscovery Blogs and Websites For eDiscovery Professionals put together by Feedspot. Even though there are far more recognisable people internationally, I am pleased to be included in this high calibre list. I suggest you checkout […]
Read more...New Zealand’s Commerce Commission and SFO invest in Relativity eDiscovery software
January 24th, 2018
The New Zealand Commerce Commission and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have recently invested in Relativity as their preferred eDiscovery solution. About Relativity Relativity is widely regarded as one of the leading eDiscovery software solution internationally, with nearly 14,000 organisations using Relativity in over 40 countries, totaling over 165,000 users. Relativity has over 800 employees, with […]
Read more...Read the Rules !
November 22nd, 2017
Leading eDiscovery commentator Chris Dale provided an excellent post this week about A proposed new disclosure rule for England and Wales. Chris makes an excellent observation that before there are rule changes, those involved in disclosure (or discovery for the rest of the world), should read the eDiscovery rules. I couldn’t agree more with Chris, […]
Read more...Substantiating your proportionality argument
October 26th, 2017
The claim of “proportionality” is too often used as justification to shy away from potential discovery obligations. The following can frequently be used to justify this – There are far too many documents The cost is not proportionate We can just claim proportionality to the court The discovery rules are on our side here […]
Read more...Ensuring technology is used efficiently and effectively
September 27th, 2017
Sounds a given, or is it? In fact, it doesn’t always happen this way, and in some instances far from it. Most firms will be exploring how they can innovate, and a key driver of this innovation will be technology. The discovery process is no different. With the volumes and sources of information now present, […]
Read more...Join me at LawFest 2018
September 14th, 2017
LawFest 2018 is back on 8 March 2018 at The Langham in Auckland. The one-day conference is the one event legal professionals should attend every year. LawFest provides an opportunity for anyone involved in the intersection of technology and the law to develop their knowledge and immerse themselves in the latest topics and trends in […]
Read more...eDiscovery does not need to be complicated
September 6th, 2017
“I just find eDiscovery so complex and frustrating and it turns out to be more expensive than I expected” An all too frequent comment that I still encounter ! But it does not have to be this way. The objective of discovery should be to get only what you need and do so it a […]
Read more...But it worked in the past…
August 31st, 2017
What may have worked 10 years ago, last year, or last week may no longer be the most effective path to address your discovery requirements. In the past, we did not face the volumes or sources of electronic information that are now present in most organisations. We are all communicating differently than we did in […]
Read more...LawFest – A look back at New Zealand’s premier legal innovation and technology event
June 29th, 2017
It has been a busy last few months. On the 17th of May I ran LawFest, where over 200 people from law firms, in-house legal teams and the technology industry joined some of New Zealand’s leading legal technology thinkers at the Langham in Auckland. It was great to see the amount of energy and interest […]
Read more...I still haven’t found what I am searching for…
April 6th, 2017
Keyword searching is a very common method used in litigation or investigations to target potentially relevant information, but it is easy to get it completely wrong. A recent article of mine published in LawTalk I still haven’t found what I am searching for, highlighted how keyword search terms will not find what you are looking […]
Read more...Increasing Acceptance of Technology Assisted Review
March 28th, 2017
In December 2016, the Supreme Court of Victoria endorsed the use of Technology Assisted Review (TAR) in the eDiscovery process in the case of McConnell Dowell Constructors v Santam. This was the first time TAR had been approved for use in litigation in an Australian Court. My article in the latest Information Governance ANZ newsletter, explored TAR […]
Read more...Information Governance ANZ to hold New Zealand Launch
March 14th, 2017
Information Governance ANZ is holding its New Zealand launch event in Wellington on Thursday the 23rd of March. The New Zealand launch follows very successful launch events in Australia over recent months. The Information Governance ANZ mission is to bring together a community of information governance professionals in Australia and New Zealand to develop and […]
Read more...LegalTech 2017 – a New Zealand Perspective
February 3rd, 2017
This week I joined an estimated 10,000 others in the legal technology community who converged on New York for LegalTech. This was the 36th edition of LegalTech, but this year also saw the introduction of a new format with LegalTech becoming part of the larger Legalweek. The new format provided a wider focus for legal […]
Read more...Looking ahead to LegalTech (and now Legalweek)
January 18th, 2017
At the end of this month as many in this part of the world are still enjoying summer at the beach, I will be making my annual journey to New York for LegalTech – a journey that I have been making since 2010. This year LegalTech as we have come to know has had some […]
Read more...LawFest: New Zealand’s Premier Legal Innovation & Technology Event
December 1st, 2016
Building on the success of the last three years of New Zealand’s dedicated legal technology event, LawFest 2017 is being held in Auckland on 17 May 2017. It’s not just ‘another conference’ – it is the one event of the year legal professionals should attend to discover how technology and innovation can impact them, their firms and […]
Read more...Paper still exists in eDiscovery
November 8th, 2016
Like it or not, paper documents still exist in most discovery exercises ! A recent post by leading eDiscovery Consultant Terry Harrison provided some great insights into the importance of managing paper properly. I have known Terry for many years, as he previously ran one of the leading litigation support providers in the UK. He […]
Read more...Understanding Your Client’s eDiscovery Software Requirements
October 27th, 2016
As I discussed in my last post it is important for law firms to understand their eDiscovery software requirements, but some providers also need to do more to understand what the requirements of their potential clients are. Without wanting to offend all eDiscovery providers as most are great at understanding the requirements of their potential […]
Read more...The Importance of Understanding Your eDiscovery Software Requirements
October 20th, 2016
Too often I see law firms forced to shape their work practices around the capabilities of their eDiscovery software. This can lead to completely needless additional burden and cost. To prevent this it is increasingly important to understand your requirements to help find the right eDiscovery software. It sounds simple, but often it is not, […]
Read more...Common Frustrations with eDiscovery Software
October 11th, 2016
To help understand what lawyers and their firms want from their eDiscovery software, I thought I would share some of the frustrations that many currently experience. Since the start of this year I have collated frustrations (or problems) that some New Zealand lawyers are experiencing with their existing eDiscovery software. These frustrations are from all […]
Read more...What is the Best eDiscovery Software?
October 5th, 2016
Mention to anyone that I provide independent advice on eDiscovery software options, I inevitably get the question “So, what is the best eDiscovery Software”? Where do I start to respond to that one ! The short answer is that there is no ‘one size fits all approach’ when it comes to eDiscovery software. Each product […]
Read more...Renewed Interest in eDiscovery Software
September 27th, 2016
Over recent months I have been fielding an increasing number of queries about eDiscovery software. In New Zealand over the past few years, the interest does come in waves. Back in 2012 and 2013 there was considerable interest in eDiscovery software, on the back of the new High Court discovery rules. After 2013, I can […]
Read more...Let’s dig a little deeper into what I do !
August 17th, 2016
In my last post I explored the common issue of articulating what I did. This got me thinking about providing further detail about exactly what it is that I do. Over five years ago I decided to leave the comfortable surrounds of working inside law firms as I wanted to be able to provide more […]
Read more...What do I do?
July 21st, 2016
One of the problems I still encounter is explaining to people what it is that I actually do. If I sit down to a dinner with someone away from the industry (I’m afraid that is quite a lot as there are not many eDiscovery specialists in New Zealand), when the inevitably “what do you do” […]
Read more...Five years is a long time in eDiscovery
June 30th, 2016
Earlier this year I had a LinkedIn message pop up to congratulate me on my five year anniversary. Five years !!?? It took me somewhat by surprise as the time has flown! In saying that, it does seem a long time ago since I was on the law firm side of the fence, before breaking away […]
Read more...Documents or should it be ESI ?
June 15th, 2016
In today’s’ digital world many of us still refer to information that is mostly electronic as simply documents – and I can be as guilty as any ! The use of the term document can be familiar and comfortable. Much the same way traditional methods of addressing eDiscovery can be hard to shift. Even though […]
Read more...Looking back on the NZ Law & Technology Conference
May 20th, 2016
The New Zealand Law and Technology Conference lived up to its billing, with New Zealand’s premier legal technology event attracting over 150 participants in Auckland last week – without question our best event yet ! Watch the video ! The one day conference provided a platform to educate, showcase and encourage greater adoption of technology […]
Read more...See you at the NZ Law & Technology Conference
May 5th, 2016
It is only a few more days until New Zealand’s premier legal technology event takes place at the Pullman in Auckland, Wednesday the 11th of May. This year we will see over 130 attend the one day conference, with the event continuing to grow year on year. Putting together an event like this can be […]
Read more...When to consider using Technology Assisted Review?
April 19th, 2016
When considering the use of TAR (technology assisted review or predictive coding), too often the question centres on the volumes involved in the matter. Even though the volumes will be a significant factor, other considerations that may also impact are the time frames that you have, together with the resources that you have at your […]
Read more...Why are we holding TAR to a higher account?
April 12th, 2016
It would appear that many still hold the use of TAR (technology assisted review or predictive coding) to a higher account to what they do more traditional practices. With a traditional linear discovery review, we do not have to seek judicial permission over whether it is a law clerk, junior lawyer or senior lawyer conducting […]
Read more...Getting the most out of attending the NZ Law & Technology Conference
April 5th, 2016
Attending the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference will be a beneficial learning experience for you and your firm. The event provides a platform to help educate and prepare you for how to effectively embrace technology for today and into the future. The one day conference is specifically designed to provide the latest legal technology developments and […]
Read more...Prioritising what we look at
March 30th, 2016
Put very simply the use of TAR (technology assisted review or predictive coding), can at its simplest assist legal teams prioritise what they look at. A method that allows you to get to the most important information fast, and for less money, should at the very least be considered. By prioritising what lawyers look at, […]
Read more...Increasing the acceptance of Technology Assisted Review
March 16th, 2016
Due to the escalating time, cost and burden of the discovery process we must look to use technology more effectively to manage today’s exponential growth in volumes of information. The use of TAR (technology assisted review or predictive coding) should at least be one of the options that is considered. So what is TAR? I […]
Read more...Do we need Judicial Permission?
February 25th, 2016
Last week, the High Court of England and Wales issued an order approving the use of predictive coding/TAR (technology assisted review). The decision in Pyrrho Investments Ltd v. MWB Property Ltd was the first in the UK approving the use of predictive coding. Even though the Pyrrho decision was a first in the UK, predictive […]
Read more...Rod Drury to deliver Keynote at the NZ Law & Technology Conference
February 10th, 2016
We are excited to announce Xero CEO and founder Rod Drury as the opening keynote for the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. Rod will provide an energizing start to the day, as the conference provides a platform to educate, showcase and encourage greater adoption of technology by lawyers and their firms. Delegates will hear a […]
Read more...New Player Hits the eDiscovery Market
February 9th, 2016
At a time globally when there have been a number of recent acquisitions and consolidations in the eDiscovery market, Sky Discovery have launched to provide a new eDiscovery offering to the Australian and New Zealand markets. Sky Discovery is headed up by Nathan Wigginton and Jeff Jarrett, formerly of eLaw and Anderson Hind from Law […]
Read more...LegalTech 2016 – a New Zealand Perspective
February 5th, 2016
As I post this, I am just about to make my way back to New Zealand after another LegalTech in New York. For those that have not heard of LegalTech, it is the largest legal technology event on the calendar. In early February each year legal technology professionals make the trip to LegalTech to hear, […]
Read more...The Annual Trek to LegalTech New York
January 13th, 2016
It is nearly that time of year again as 10,000 plus legal technology professionals from around the globe make their annual journey to New York for LegalTech. For those that are not aware, LegalTech is the largest and leading legal technology event on the calendar. For anyone that has not been before, I encourage you […]
Read more...Judge David Harvey joins as an advisor to the NZ Law & Technology Conference
December 9th, 2015
New Zealand’s leading technology Judge, His Honour Judge David Harvey has joined as an advisor for the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The 4th Annual New Zealand Law & Technology Conference is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 11th of May 2016. We are grateful to have Judge Harvey’s experience and […]
Read more...NZ Law & Technology Conference returns
December 4th, 2015
EY and my company (E-Discovery Consulting) have again joined forces to present the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The event is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 11th of May 2016. Over the last decade advances in technology have greatly transformed the practice of law as well as the management of a legal […]
Read more...The move to front-loading the discovery process
November 25th, 2015
The New Zealand High Court discovery rules require considerably more work in advance of the first case management conference (CMC). The benefit of this initial work is to assist in limiting the scope of discovery to what really matters and provide considerable value later in the discovery process. A recent article of mine published in […]
Read more...NuLegal adopts Everlaw’s eDiscovery Software
November 16th, 2015
One of the leading Australian litigation support providers, NuLegal has announced it is moving to Everlaw as its preferred eDiscovery review platform. NuLegal will continue to use Nuix for processing, whilst Everlaw will be used for the review and case management post the discovery phase. Everlaw’s main focus is the review process with its ease […]
Read more...Improving the application of keyword search terms
September 16th, 2015
Like it or not, keyword searching is still a very common method used in litigation or investigations to target potentially relevant information. For many lawyers the use of search terms is an approach that they are familiar and comfortable with. It is not hard to see why keywords are so comfortable, as we all use […]
Read more...Positive signs in the New Zealand eDiscovery journey
August 19th, 2015
Over the past couple of years I have started to notice some encouraging signs in New Zealand with the approaches to eDiscovery and embracing technology generally. At the same time, New Zealand still has a long way to go to catch up with the rest of the world in how law firms embrace technology, but […]
Read more...Getting rid of what you don’t want
July 22nd, 2015
It goes without saying that all discovery exercises now involve greater volumes of information than ever before. One of the consequences of this can be the problems with the considerable increase in the amount of irrelevant information there now is. It is also widely acknowledged that the review exercise in the eDiscovery process equates for about […]
Read more...Ebborn Law launch new VLaw™ system
June 25th, 2015
Last week in Christchurch I was fortunate to have been invited to see first-hand a demonstration of Ebborn Law’s new VLaw™ system. The demonstration was attended by a number of stakeholders that work with Ebborn Law. One of the interested parties was the Ministry of Justice, who were eager to see how the new system […]
Read more...But, we have always done discovery this way…
June 16th, 2015
A common response I come across with new clients, when I ask why they carry out discovery in a particular way is usually we have always done it that way. And then in almost the same breath the response is “eDiscovery is expensive and time consuming”. What is expensive and time consuming is not eDiscovery, but […]
Read more...‘Discovery’ or ‘eDiscovery’ – the process remains the same
June 9th, 2015
It is not uncommon to come across lawyers that misunderstand what eDiscovery is. For many, the rather simplistic perception exists that eDiscovery is the process of turning documents into an electronic form. To help address this misunderstanding, LawTalk recently published an article of mine Adding the “e” to discovery. The article identified just exactly what […]
Read more...There are just too many documents for us to review…
May 20th, 2015
Trying to limit discovery is important, and options like trying to establish a relevant date range and targeting who are the key individuals in the dispute will all help. However I still find parties trying to limit a discovery order, simply by arguing to the Court that there are so many documents that it will […]
Read more...Highlights of the Technology Demonstration Stream
May 13th, 2015
In my last few posts I have provided an overview of the three separate streams from the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. In this the final summary of the event, I will take a more in-depth look at the Technology Demonstrations & Case Studies Stream. This year we introduced a new Technology Demonstration & Case […]
Read more...Highlights of the Legal Technology Stream
May 5th, 2015
Over the course of my next few posts, I am providing a summary of each stream from the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. New Zealand’s premier legal technology event, which was held in Auckland last month. In my last post I summarised the Legal & eDiscovery Stream from the event. Today is the turn to take […]
Read more...Highlights of the Legal and eDiscovery Stream
April 30th, 2015
In my last post, I provided an overview of New Zealand Law and Technology Conference, which was held in Auckland on the 18th of March. So let’s now look at some of the highlights from the Legal & eDiscovery Stream. eDiscovery 101 The conference kicked off with a breakfast workshop – eDiscovery 101 – Back […]
Read more...Overview of the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference
April 21st, 2015
On the 18th of March, E-Discovery Consulting and EY welcomed over 120 participants from the New Zealand legal fraternity to the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The conference has developed into New Zealand’s premier legal technology event, providing a platform for anyone involved in the intersection of technology and the law to develop their […]
Read more...Preview of the Technology Demonstration Stream
March 5th, 2015
We are now less than two weeks away from the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference, taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. As mentioned in my earlier posts, the event has been expanded this year to provide delegates with three streams with an exciting line-up of speakers. This […]
Read more...Preview of the Legal Technology Stream
March 4th, 2015
It is two weeks today to the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference, taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. This year the event has been expanded to provide delegates with three streams with an exciting line-up of speakers. Following on from my previous post on the Legal and eDiscovery […]
Read more...Preview of the Legal and eDiscovery Stream
March 3rd, 2015
We are now just over two weeks away from the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference, taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. The event has pulled together an exciting new line-up of speakers across its newly expanded three talk streams. Leading Keynote Speakers Opening the conference again this year with […]
Read more...LegalTech 2015 – a New Zealand Perspective
February 17th, 2015
A couple of weeks back as many New Zealanders were still enjoying the beach I made my annual trek up to New York where all of the legal technology community converge for the annual LegalTech show. LegalTech attracts over 10,000 attendees For those that do not live and breathe eDiscovery, LegalTech is the largest legal […]
Read more...Managing eDiscovery more efficiently
January 7th, 2015
The exponential growth in the sources and volumes of electronic information is making the discovery process more challenging. There is a greater intersection between the law and technology with eDiscovery an unavoidable part of any litigation or investigation. For some eDiscovery has simply meant turning documents into an electronic format. Managing electronic information in the […]
Read more...Nigel Murray to deliver Keynote at the NZ Law & Technology Conference
November 27th, 2014
Leading eDiscovery and legal technology expert Nigel Murray will be delivering the International Keynote at the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The event is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. Nigel Murray will provide an international perspective looking at how lawyers and law firms can meet the […]
Read more...LDM Global opens new Sydney eDiscovery Data Centre
November 20th, 2014
Global eDiscovery provider LDM Global has recently expanded into Australia and has opened a new data centre in Sydney. The Sydney data centre complements the data centres that LDM Global has in the United Kingdom and the United States. The official press release from LDM Global is available here. The new Sydney data centre allows […]
Read more...Judge Harvey to deliver the Judicial Keynote at the NZ Law & Technology Conference
November 18th, 2014
New Zealand’s leading technology Judge, His Honour Judge David Harvey will be delivering the Judicial Keynote session at the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The event is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. Judge Harvey will present his Judicial Keynote session on “How technology Challenges Law”. The […]
Read more...ALPMA supports the NZ Law & Technology Conference
November 3rd, 2014
ALPMA has been confirmed as a supporting organisation for the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The event is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. About ALPMA The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA), is the peak professional association representing law firm managers and leaders. ALPMA provides an authoritative […]
Read more...New Zealand Bar Association supports the NZ Law & Technology Conference
October 22nd, 2014
The New Zealand Bar Association (NZBA) has been confirmed as a supporting organisation for the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The event is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. The NZBA was a supporting organisation of the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference in 2014 which attracted […]
Read more...SAVE THE DATE: NZ Law & Technology Conference – 18 March 2015
September 18th, 2014
E-Discovery Consulting and EY have again joined forces to present the New Zealand Law and Technology Conference. The event is taking place at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on the 18th of March 2015. The New Zealand Law and Technology Conference will build on the success of the last two annual conferences, which both attracted over 100 participants and were […]
Read more...Browning Marean – An International eDiscovery Ambassador
August 28th, 2014
A few days ago we heard the sad news that Browning Marean of DLA Piper had passed away. Browning Marean was a true international eDiscovery ambassador. The contribution he made to eDiscovery touched so many throughout the world. He travelled the world over conveying positive eDiscovery messages. Wherever in the world any legal technology event […]
Read more...An opportunity to re-evaluate eDiscovery software options
August 12th, 2014
The increasing volumes and sources of electronic information are making it difficult to use legacy eDiscovery software to meet today’s eDiscovery challenges. As these challenges will only evolve further, it is becoming increasingly important for firms to ensure they are equipped with the practices and software to manage their client’s electronic information. firms effectively have […]
Read more...EDT promote a fresh approach to eDiscovery
July 29th, 2014
Last week I facilitated the EDT lunch forum in Auckland that also launched their New Zealand eDiscovery hosting services. There was an excellent turnout with a mix of law firms, regulators and the presence of New Zealand’s leading technology Judge – His Honour Judge Harvey. Like the lunch forums EDT ran last year, this year […]
Read more...Launch of our monthly eDiscovery Update
July 22nd, 2014
We have established a monthly eDiscovery Update to help organisations demystify the challenges they face with managing today’s increasing volumes of electronic information. Each month I will gather eDiscovery and legal technology resources from New Zealand and around the globe, designed to help simplify the discovery process for law firms and their clients. Hopefully the […]
Read more...EDT to host luncheon launching their New Zealand hosted solutions
July 14th, 2014
Leading legal software provider EDT is hosting a lunch in Auckland on the 24th of July, to announce its new hosted solutions for the New Zealand market and to present an Early Case Assessment (ECA) case study. The case study will show how law firms in the US have used EDT to provide lawyers with early […]
Read more...Judiciary & industry experts promote proactive use of technology
July 9th, 2014
Last month I attended a roundtable discussion hosted by e.law and Nuix on Why information governance is key for eDiscovery. The roundtable was a prelude to my week long visit to Sydney which revolved around the Chilli IQ Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit (which I provided an overview of in an earlier post). I will […]
Read more...“Kangaroos don’t move backwards” – Chilli IQ eDiscovery Summit overview
June 25th, 2014
Last week in Sydney I attended the Chilli IQ 8th Annual Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit. The 2014 Summit gathered together some of the world’s leading experts in the field over two days to discuss and debate what is happening with Information Governance and eDiscovery. The event continues to evolve each year, with the level of […]
Read more...Preview of the Chilli IQ 8th Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit
May 20th, 2014
Chilli IQ’s 8th Annual Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit is only a few weeks away, taking place in Sydney on the 17th and 18th of June at the Swissotel Hotel. The Chilli IQ event has long been acknowledged as the leading event on the Australian eDiscovery scene, attracting delegates from all around Australia and further […]
Read more...Recommind raise eDiscovery expectations in New Zealand
May 13th, 2014
Leading eDiscovery firm Recommind held the New Zealand launch of their new Axcelerate 5 eDiscovery software last week in Auckland. The launch was in the form of a sit down lunch with many of New Zealand’s leading law firms present. I was invited by Recommind to present a session on how eDiscovery has evolved in […]
Read more...Recommind head to New Zealand for Axcelerate 5 Launch Party
April 30th, 2014
Leading global eDiscovery firm Recommind is holding a launch in Auckland on the 8th of May for their new Axcelerate 5 eDiscovery software. The event is the first public demonstration of Axcelerate 5 in New Zealand. I have been invited by Recommind to address the event about how the discovery process has evolved. It will be […]
Read more...LegalTech – World’s largest legal technology event
April 9th, 2014
With technology evolving at an alarming rate it is increasingly important to continue to develop knowledge in an area of the law where the technology and practices are constantly evolving. Recently, LawTalk published an article of mine World’s largest legal technology event (a link to the article can be found here). The article detailed my visit back in […]
Read more...Two days away from the New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
March 17th, 2014
There are only limited tickets available for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland this Wednesday. The 2014 event will build on the success of the inaugural event in 2013 which attracted over 100 participants. The conference has now developed into New Zealand’s leading eDiscovery and […]
Read more...One week away from the New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
March 12th, 2014
We are now less than one week away from the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The event is being held in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza on the 19th of March. The event will provide an awareness of the evolving issues and complexities in managing electronic information, and importantly, provide delegates with a practical […]
Read more...Final programme confirmed for the New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
March 6th, 2014
The final programme with all the confirmed speakers has been finalised for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The conference is taking place in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza on the 19th of March. Many law firms, barristers, corporate organisations and government agencies have already registered with many of the organisations involved in litigation […]
Read more...NZ eDiscovery Conference introduces leading eDiscovery providers
March 4th, 2014
Some of the world’s leading eDiscovery and legal technology providers are participating in the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. Nuix, EDT, FTI, Symantec, Recommind, Law In Order and InfocentriK are all sponsoring the event, which takes place in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza on the 19th of March. We are fortunate to have Nuix, EDT and […]
Read more...InfocentriK sponsors the New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
March 3rd, 2014
InfocentriK has been confirmed as one of the sponsors of the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. About InfocentriK If you have eDiscovery challenges, InfocentriK can offer you one solution! We deliver world-class Information Management solutions offering you a complete Information […]
Read more...FTI sponsors the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
February 28th, 2014
FTI has been confirmed as a Silver sponsor for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. About FTI FTI Technology is the E-Discovery Practice of FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN). Corporations and their law firms choose FTI Technology to […]
Read more...Large number of Regulators attending the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
February 28th, 2014
There is a large contingent of delegates registered from regulatory organisations and government agencies for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Commerce Commission, Crown Law and the Inland […]
Read more...A New Zealand Predictive Coding success story
February 20th, 2014
Australian litigation Support provider Law in Order recently published a case study about how Predictive Coding, using kCura’s Relativity Assisted Review was successfully used on a large New Zealand litigation. The Law In Order case study can be found here. The matter in the case study was one where I was engaged by the global corporate client […]
Read more...Looking back on LegalTech New York 2014
February 19th, 2014
LegalTech 2014 is over for another year and since I am now back in New Zealand (and having the chance to thaw out), I have now found the opportunity to share my observations from the latest iteration of the industry’s leading Legal Technology event. This year’s LegalTech will be remembered by the cold and the snow […]
Read more...Predictive Coding – facilitating a proportionate eDiscovery process
February 14th, 2014
Practicing law today has simply become too expensive to ‘eye ball’ every document. We need new practices to respond to these challenges to enable lawyers to get to the key documents quickly and cost effectively. The rapid growth of electronic information is substantially increasing the cost of litigation and at the same time brings greater […]
Read more...Early Bird discount closing soon for 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
February 13th, 2014
The Early Bird discount for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference is closing on the 19th of February. Many law firms, barristers, corporate organisations and government departments have already registered to take advantage of the discounted rates. Most organisations involved in litigation are represented in some capacity. The 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference […]
Read more...Tom Gelbmann to deliver International keynote at the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
February 12th, 2014
Internationally renowned eDiscovery expert Tom Gelbmann of Gelbmann & Associates, LLC will be delivering an International Keynote session at the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. Tom Gelbmann is the principal of Gelbmann & Associates, LLC, a consulting […]
Read more...Recommind sponsors the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
February 11th, 2014
Recommind has been confirmed as a sponsor for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. In the age of Big Data, Information is the lifeblood of organisations. At Recommind we make breakthrough software applications that harness the […]
Read more...Symantec sponsors the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
February 11th, 2014
Symantec has been confirmed as a sponsor for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. Symantec Enterprise Vault in conjunction with the Clearwell eDiscovery platform are the leading and most comprehensive archiving and eDiscovery solutions on the […]
Read more...Sponsorship opportunities still available
January 30th, 2014
There are still sponsorship opportunities available for organisations that want to be part of New Zealand’s leading eDiscovery and legal technology event. The 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on the 19th of March 2014. We have been fortunate to attract leading eDiscovery providers with Nuix, […]
Read more...EDT offers free LegalTech New York passes for NZ delegates
January 28th, 2014
One of the sponsors of our 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference, EDT is offering a limited number of free delegate passes to LegalTech New York 2014 for any signed up delegates for the March New Zealand conference. The delegate passes are valued at $1,495.00 (US Dollars). EDT has recently expanded into the US with […]
Read more...Counting down to LegalTech 2014 – a NZ perspective
January 28th, 2014
We are only a week away from LegalTech 2014, when anybody that is involved with legal technology converges on New York for the largest eDiscovery and legal technology event of the year. The show is taking place in New York from the 4th-6th of February, as always at The Hilton New York in midtown Manhattan. […]
Read more...Nuix sponsors the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
January 24th, 2014
Nuix has been confirmed as Gold sponsor for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. Nuix is a worldwide provider of information management technologies, including eDiscovery, electronic investigation and information governance software. Nuix solutions scale to meet the […]
Read more...Building on the success of the inaugural New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
January 21st, 2014
The 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference will build on the success of the inaugural Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand conference held in February 2013. The conference is presented by E-Discovery Consulting and EY, taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on the 19th of March 2014. The inaugural event attracted over 100 participants […]
Read more...Law In Order sponsors the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
January 16th, 2014
Law in Order has been confirmed as a sponsor of the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. Law In Order is the leading supplier of document processing services to the Australian legal industry. Established in 1999, Law […]
Read more...EDT sponsors 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
January 14th, 2014
EDT has been confirmed as one of the main sponsors for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. EDT is a recognized international provider of technology that manages discovery, disputes, investigations, and litigation. For over ten years, […]
Read more...Super Saver discount closing soon for 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
December 17th, 2013
The Super Saver discount for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference is closing on the 20th of December. The Super Saver rate provides delegates with a $200 discount off the standard registration price. Many law firms and government departments have already taken advantage of the super saver discount. $200 Super Saver discount The 2nd […]
Read more...Discounted accommodation rates for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
December 11th, 2013
E-Discovery Consulting and EY have secured discounted accommodation rates at the Stamford Plaza for attendees of the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The conference is being held in Auckland on the 19th of March 2014. The rates secured have been discounted by up to 50% off the standard rates. Space at these discounted rates is […]
Read more...New Zealand Bar Association supports the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
December 5th, 2013
The New Zealand Bar Association (NZBA) has been confirmed as a supporting association for the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. The 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference is again presented by E-Discovery Consulting and EY on the […]
Read more...Judge Harvey to deliver Judicial keynote at the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
November 29th, 2013
New Zealand’s leading technology and eDiscovery Judge, His Honour Judge David Harvey will be delivering the Judicial Keynote session at the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. Judge Harvey has been a District Court Judge in New Zealand […]
Read more...Browning Marean to deliver International keynote at the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
November 19th, 2013
Internationally renowned eDiscovery expert and senior counsel, Browning Marean from DLA Piper in the United States has been confirmed to deliver the International Keynote session at the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. Browning Marean is a senior […]
Read more...2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – Sponsorship Opportunities
November 12th, 2013
E-Discovery Consulting and Ernst & Young are again looking for sponsors and exhibitors to join with them to support the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on the 19th of March 2014. “70% of attendees in 2013 being lawyers” The conference has now developed […]
Read more...Save the date – 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – 19 March 2014
November 8th, 2013
E-Discovery Consulting and Ernst & Young have again joined forces to present the 2nd Annual New Zealand eDiscovery Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 19th of March 2014. The event will build on from the success of the inaugural New Zealand eDiscovery Conference earlier in 2013 […]
Read more...eDiscovery Software – Gaining a competitive advantage
October 29th, 2013
An increasing number of New Zealand law firms are gaining a competitive advantage through their choice of eDiscovery software to meet their discovery requirements. Last week, LawTalk published an article of mine Gaining a competitive advantage (A link to the article can be found here). The article highlighted how firms that may not have the […]
Read more...New Continuing Professional Development obligations for lawyers
October 2nd, 2013
The New Zealand Law Society has introduced new rules requiring lawyers to undertake a mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme. These rules require lawyers to plan and undertake at least 10 hours of CPD activities each year. The first full CPD year commences on 1 April 2014, although a 6 month transitional period commenced on […]
Read more...EDT lunch forums promote best practices and raises awareness
August 13th, 2013
Legal software provider EDT hosted a series of lunch forums last week in New Zealand to discuss issues and trends relating to eDiscovery and legal technology and help raise the awareness in the industry. Forums were held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with invited guests from the industry, including representatives from law firms, corporations, regulators […]
Read more...EDT to host New Zealand lunch forums
July 26th, 2013
EDT is holding a series of lunch forums next month in New Zealand. The forums are to discuss the impacts and opportunities presented by emerging technology trends and the likely ramifications of our new discovery rules. The purpose of this event is to canvass the views regarding the needs of New Zealand law firms and […]
Read more...NuLegal promotes the Predictive Coding message in Australia
July 24th, 2013
Australian litigation support provider NuLegal has been hosting a series of lunch seminars throughout Australia promoting Predictive Coding using Equivio Zoom. Yesterday I was fortunate to be able to attend the event they held in Brisbane. Mark de Bruyn from NuLegal and Jon Prideaux of Clayton Utz joined forces to present the seminar, focusing on a […]
Read more...E-Discovery – Australian Style
June 21st, 2013
I spent last week in Sydney attending the 7th Chilli IQ Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit. The Chilli IQ event has become somewhat of an institution on the eDiscovery landscape ‘downunder’ as it attracts the major local players in the industry. Overview of the Chilli IQ E-Discovery Summit Like last year, I will direct those […]
Read more...Greg O’Reilly joins Recommind to grow Asia Pacific presence
June 7th, 2013
Greg O’Reilly has joined Recommind as the Regional Manager for Asia Pacific. Greg will spearhead Recommind’s growth plans for the region with Recommind’s eDiscovery and Information Governance solutions. Recommind has been acknowledged as one of the leaders in unstructured data management, analysis and governance technology. Many in the eDiscovery industry will be aware of Recommind through its Predictive […]
Read more...Jo Sherman to chair Chilli IQ Information Governance and E-Discovery Summit
May 29th, 2013
Jo Sherman of EDT (eDiscovery Tools) is to chair the Chilli IQ Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit, taking place in Sydney on the 12th and 13th of June at the Sheraton on the Park. Jo has been involved in the legal technology, eDiscovery and Courts space for over 20 years now. She has unique expertise […]
Read more...Preview of the Chilli IQ Information Governance and E-Discovery Summit
May 21st, 2013
Chilli IQ’s Information Governance & eDiscovery Summit is only a few weeks away, taking place in Sydney on the 12th and 13th of June at the Sheraton on the Park. The Chilli IQ event has long been acknowledged as the leading event on the Australian eDiscovery scene. New challenges – making informed decisions The exponential […]
Read more...The rise of Legal Process Outsourcing
April 26th, 2013
There is a growing trend internationally to outsource lower end legal work, freeing up lawyers to focus on their core business – the law. Electronic discovery is one exercise where parts of the process can be outsourced to more efficient and cheaper options. Last week, the NZ Lawyer magazine published an article of mine entitled […]
Read more...Raising awareness of electronic discovery
April 18th, 2013
As published in LawTalk, issue 816, 12 April 2013 NEW ZEALAND’S INAUGURAL eDiscovery Conference attracted over 100 participants from across New Zealand’s legal fraternity, including senior lawyers, barristers, in-house legal counsel as well as electronic discovery service providers. The event, held in Auckland on 13 February, was organised by Ernst & Young and E-Discovery Consulting. […]
Read more...Managing information electronically
April 3rd, 2013
It has now been over 12 months since the new discovery rules commenced in New Zealand, but it is apparent that many may not be realising the full potential of the rules. One observation I have found is there are a number of people that are not managing their information electronically. Many are still carrying […]
Read more...Don’t let your choice of eDiscovery software turn into the next Novopay situation !
March 7th, 2013
When deploying eDiscovery software, no one wants a repeat of the current Novopay situation. Deciding upon the right ediscovery software can be a challenge for law firms, as it can be a complicated and burdensome process. There are many e-discovery software options available – it is just a matter of finding the right software to […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – an overview
March 1st, 2013
On Wednesday 13th of February, New Zealand’s inaugural eDiscovery Conference took place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland. The event was organised by Ernst & Young and my company E-Discovery Consulting, as we joined forces to assist in raising the awareness of eDiscovery in New Zealand. The conference was a one day event specifically designed […]
Read more...LegalTech New York 2013 – a New Zealand perspective
February 14th, 2013
LegalTech 2013 is over for another year which gives me time to reflect on this year’s event. Since LegalTech most of my time has been dedicated to making the final arrangements for the NZ eDiscovery Conference (which concluded yesterday). Luckily I have now found some time to share my observations from the latest version of […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – eDiscovery Tools confirmed as a sponsor
February 12th, 2013
eDiscovery Tools has been confirmed as a sponsor for the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The Conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland this Wednesday (13th of February 2013). eDiscovery Tools offers its product eDT Toolbox, a next generation software suite designed to support litigation, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. An […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – see who is coming
February 11th, 2013
Registrations are still coming in just a couple of days out from New Zealand’s inaugural eDiscovery Conference. The event is being held in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza this coming Wednesday (13th of February). At last count we had over 90 attendees for the event. Firms attending include – Anderson Creagh Lai, Anderson Lloyd, Anthony […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – Vound confirmed as an exhibitor
February 7th, 2013
Vound will be exhibiting their software at the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The Conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on the Wednesday the 13th of February 2013. Vound is a world leader and pioneer in the development of applications for forensic search, eDiscovery and email investigation. Vounds software is […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – one week to go
February 7th, 2013
We are now less than a week away from New Zealand’s inaugural eDiscovery Conference. The Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference is presented by Ernst & Young and E-Discovery Consulting. The event is being held in Auckland at the Stamford Plaza on Wednesday the 13th of February. The conference is specifically designed to look at […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – Symantec confirmed as a sponsor
February 1st, 2013
Symantec has been confirmed as a sponsor for the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The Conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on the Wednesday the 13th of February 2013. Symantec Enterprise Vault in conjunction with the Clearwell eDiscovery platform are the leading and most comprehensive archiving and eDiscovery solutions on […]
Read more...Understanding the practical impact of the High Court Discovery Rules 12 months on
January 30th, 2013
Electronic discovery in New Zealand has grown significantly over the last year and there is a clear need for an event which allows NZ practitioners to develop their knowledge of this evolving area. Ernst & Young and E-Discovery Consulting have joined forces to present the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The conference is taking […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – Nuix confirmed as a sponsor
January 29th, 2013
Nuix has been confirmed as a Gold sponsor for the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The Conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on the Wednesday the 13th of February 2013. Nuix is a worldwide provider of information management technologies, including eDiscovery, electronic investigation and information governance software. Nuix solutions scale […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – Merrill Corporation confirmed as a sponsor
January 21st, 2013
Merrill Corporation has been confirmed as a sponsor for the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 13th of February 2013. Merrill Corporation is a global provider of transcription, court reporting, e-discovery, captioning and digital audio transcription services to government bodies, legal and […]
Read more...New Zealand eDiscovery Conference – Early Bird Discount extended to 25 January
January 16th, 2013
Ernst & Young and E-Discovery Consulting have extended the Early Bird Discount for the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference until the 25th of January. With 4 weeks to the conference there has been considerable initial interest. Registered attendees currently include lawyers and legal support staff from large and small law firms, as well as […]
Read more...Calling potential sponsors – New Zealand eDiscovery Conference
December 18th, 2012
Ernst & Young and E-Discovery Consulting are looking for sponsors and exhibitors to join with them to help develop the e-discovery industry in New Zealand. The Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference is the first of its kind in New Zealand being held in Auckland on the 13th of February 2013. The Conference is an […]
Read more...Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference – 13 February 2013
December 14th, 2012
Ernst & Young and E-Discovery Consulting have joined forces to present the Managing eDiscovery in New Zealand Conference. The Conference is taking place at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland on Wednesday the 13th of February 2013. Understanding the practical impact of the High Court Discovery Rules 12 months on Electronic discovery in New Zealand has […]
Read more...E-Discovery presents challenges and requires new skills
November 28th, 2012
Electronic discovery has often been a process that is unfamiliar to many involved in litigation. E-discovery requires new skills and a greater appreciation of technology than was previously required in a traditional paper dominated discovery world. In today’s digital world the increasing sources and volumes of electronic information is making the discovery process more challenging. There […]
Read more...Finding the right e-discovery software
October 29th, 2012
As published in LawTalk, issue 807, 26 October 2012 E-discovery software is becoming an essential part of any litigator’s toolkit. Deploying suitable software will be an advantage for anyone tackling discovery under the new court rules. E-discovery software has matured from the days when it was primarily designed to handle scanned documents, but this brings many […]
Read more...Are your redactions as secure as you think?
October 16th, 2012
A document recently published on the Ministry of Justice website, highlighted the importance of properly redacting documents. This example preceded the current data security issues from the Ministry of Social Development computer systems in New Zealand. The document in question was a cabinet paper about Modernising Court Services. The paper contained sensitive material that was intended […]
Read more...Keyword searching – is there a better option?
October 4th, 2012
Over the last few years there has been a lot written about the (in)effectiveness of keyword searching as an approach to targeting important information. Many have focussed on the problems of keywords to justify the need to move toward more sophisticated approaches like Predictive Coding. Last week, the NZ Lawyer magazine published an article of […]
Read more...E-Discovery software – options for small firms with small matters
September 18th, 2012
The perception that ediscovery software is expensive and only suitable for large matters could not be further from the truth. There are many options available, with some starting at only a few dollars a month. It is just a matter of finding the e-discovery software that best suits your individual requirements. Small firms with small matters want […]
Read more...E-Discovery seminar promotes the importance of cooperation and proportionality
September 7th, 2012
The importance of proportionality and cooperation were key messages to come from the Auckland District Law Society’s seminar on E-Discovery which I spoke at last week. Joining me as speakers at the seminar were Judge David Harvey and Kiri Harkess from McElroys. The seminar was designed to look at the basics of E-Discovery, but also […]
Read more...Keeping track of the Jackson Reforms
August 21st, 2012
The new Jackson reforms are due to commence in the UK in April 2013. Over recent weeks we have seen a number of interesting articles commenting on the new reforms and in particular the impact on the disclosure process (discovery for the rest of us in the world). The first articles to catch my eye […]
Read more...Facilitating a forensic search
July 26th, 2012
We are all faced with similar issues with electronic data levels increasing at an alarming rate. Not everyone has the option to invest in sophisticated technology or the necessary skills to operate such technology. I am starting to find tools that could be classed as enabling a ‘forensic search’ becoming more popular. By a ‘forensic […]
Read more...A week in Australian E-Discovery
June 29th, 2012
I am currently getting back to work that I had to put on hold as I visited Australia last week on an E-Discovery information gathering mission. The week involved meeting up with a number of providers and players in the ediscovery space in Australia to evaluate what was happening across the Tasman, as well as looking to […]
Read more...Strong Judicial Presence for Chilli IQ’s E-Discovery Summit
May 29th, 2012
The Chilli IQ 6th Information Management & E-Discovery Summit is only a few weeks away and with the list of confirmed speakers and content, this year’s event promises to be a valuable experience for all those involved with E-Discovery. Looking through the conference programme there are some excellent subject matters for a number of the […]
Read more...Launch of The E-Discovery Update
May 25th, 2012
E-Discovery Consulting is pleased to announce the launch of The E-Discovery Update. The E-Discovery Update is a daily online newspaper consolidating the latest E-Discovery news, collated from articles, blog posts mainly from Twitter. It is a collection of global e-discovery news, but with a New Zealand focus. The information is presented to readers in the format of any […]
Read more...A busy few weeks in e-discovery
May 23rd, 2012
It has been a busy time of late in the e-discovery space in New Zealand. An unfortunate result of which is that I have somewhat neglected my blog over the last couple of weeks, which I only realised when a couple of my readers contacted me directly about when I am posting my next blog […]
Read more...AccessData visit NZ to promote the new Summation
May 2nd, 2012
AccessData are continuing their worldwide ReDiscover Summation roadshow this week with sessions in both Auckland and Wellington. The seminars will provide an opportunity for AccessData to showcase the redesign of Summation to existing clients and potential new clients. The session will be led by Kate Paslin who is Assistant General Counsel for AccessData. I have […]
Read more...Chilli IQ’s E-Discovery Summit – Raising the awareness of electronic discovery
May 1st, 2012
Providing education to raise the awareness of electronic discovery is essential to assist navigate the challenges of electronic information both efficiently and cost effectively. Chilli IQ’s 6th Information Management & E-Discovery Summit is one of very few events in Australasia that is designed to help those in the industry expand their knowledge about dealing with […]
Read more...A Judicial Commentary on New Zealand’s New Discovery Rules
April 19th, 2012
This week His Honour Judge David Harvey has written an article which summarises New Zealand’s New Discovery Rules and also provides a practical insight of how technology can be used through the discovery process. The article called New Zealand’s New Discovery Rules and Electronic Discovery was published by the Society for Computers and Law (from the […]
Read more...Raising the awareness of electronic discovery
March 30th, 2012
Raising the awareness of electronic discovery has become something of a mission of mine of late. Electronic discovery is an area that continues to evolve with new challenges arising, as well as new solutions developing – it is just a matter of sharing this knowledge. Historically in New Zealand there were not any court rules […]
Read more...Growing litigation support options in NZ
February 9th, 2012
A common concern that I have heard of late is that there are not enough litigation support options available in New Zealand. Fortunately this is not the case, as it has never been a more important time to have litigation support options available since the new electronic discovery rules commenced on 1 February. Over the […]
Read more...New discovery rules – being more informed at an earlier stage
January 20th, 2012
We are now only a couple of weeks away from the new discovery rules commencing in New Zealand on the 1st of February. Currently I am busy assisting firms prepare to comply with the new requirements. One point I have been highlighting is those parties that are more informed about their information at an earlier […]
Read more...Lawyers embracing technology – has the iPad been the catalyst for change?
December 16th, 2011
Recently I have witnessed a considerable change in the number of legal professionals using iPads or tablet devices. The iPad appears to be gaining acceptance by many who had previously been very reluctant technology users. I refer to iPads as they are arguably the most recognisable tablet device (they definitely are for the people that […]
Read more...Lord Justice Jackson: “New Zealand is ahead of us”
December 1st, 2011
“New Zealand is ahead of us” maybe a commendable headline, but it is important to put Lord Justice Jackson’s comment into context. Lord Justice Jackson made this comment last week in a speech about ‘Controlling the Costs of Disclosure’. A full copy of the speech is available on the Judiciary of England and Wales website. […]
Read more...Providing technology options for small matters
November 15th, 2011
A common misconception by many in the legal profession is that technology is always expensive and only suitable for large matters. This does not have to be the case, as there are eDiscovery solutions available for smaller matters that do not need to cost the earth. ‘We do not have large volume matters…’ Since the NZ […]
Read more...NZ Law Society seminars: Judicial endorsement of new discovery rules
November 1st, 2011
I have spent the last week travelling the country presenting seminars on behalf of the New Zealand Law Society explaining the new discovery reforms. Laura O’Gorman of Buddle Findlay and David Friar of Bell Gully joined me in presenting these sessions, adding valuable legal insight into the new discovery rules. Judicial endorsement We were fortunate […]
Read more...Get advice before you buy
October 20th, 2011
Choosing the right eDiscovery software can be a daunting process for many firms. For most lawyers, software selection is foreign to them as their experience and expertise is with the law, not the technology. Experienced independent advice can assist you in your software selection, as the advice can help you decide what the best solution is […]
Read more...Removing the uncertainty – new discovery rules
October 14th, 2011
I like many, were pleased to see the new discovery rules finally made public last week with the announcement that they will come into effect on 1 February 2012. There had been considerable uncertainty around when the new discovery rules would commence and also when the new rules would be made available. Personally it has […]
Read more...New discovery rules – training sessions
October 7th, 2011
As I announced yesterday, the new NZ discovery rules are now publicly available. They commence on 1 February 2012. To assist the profession understand what the new discovery rules will mean for them, I have established dedicated training sessions on the new discovery rules. Details of the sessions are available here. The new rules contain […]
Read more...Raising the Bar – a look at the NZBA Annual Conference
September 6th, 2011
Barristers can become more efficient in their practice by effectively using technology. This was a key theme that came out of the NZ Bar Association Annual Conference last Friday, which I was fortunate enough to be a speaker. We had a number of industry experts all delivering the messages of how there is technology available […]
Read more...NZBA Annual Conference – promoting the use of technology
August 31st, 2011
I will be presenting at the New Zealand Bar Association Annual Conference this coming Friday, where the topic this year is “The Modern Barrister”. The conference has an impressive list of speakers, with many focussing on how technology can be used more effectively to assist the role of the barrister – a topic that is very […]
Read more...NZ E-Discovery reform – a global context: #4 – The effective use of technology
August 24th, 2011
There is a significant difference between merely using technology and using technology efficiently and effectively. Continuing my series of looking into the NZ discovery reforms, I will look at how the effective use of technology has been fundamental in comparative global discovery reforms. In addition to the new obligations of cooperation and proportionality in the […]
Read more...NZ E-Discovery reform – a global context: #3 – New reasonable search obligations
August 16th, 2011
There is a new defined requirement in the proposed New Zealand discovery reforms for parties to make a reasonable search. The obligation to undertake a reasonable search brings NZ into line with the developments in other jurisdictions. As I continue my series of looking at the NZ ediscovery reforms from a global perspective, I will […]
Read more...NZ E-Discovery reform – a global context: #2 – A Proportionate approach to discovery
August 11th, 2011
Facilitating a proportionate approach to discovery is fundamental to the proposed New Zealand discovery reforms. In recognition of not every dispute being the same, the new rules allow for discovery orders to be tailored to suit the specific requirements of each matter. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, the volumes and sources of electronic […]
Read more...NZ E-Discovery reform – a global context
August 2nd, 2011
As New Zealand is finalising its discovery reforms, I thought it an opportune time to look at the reforms from a global perspective, comparing the reforms to what has happened in other jurisdictions. Other jurisdictions have faced similar concerns as we are experiencing in New Zealand with the existing discovery rules becoming out-dated over recent […]
Read more...Launch of ‘The NZ E-Discovery Blog’
July 12th, 2011
E-Discovery Consulting is proud to announce the launch of The NZ E-Discovery Blog. The NZ E-Discovery Blog is an objective commentary that will look to promote the understanding and awareness of electronic discovery issues. Complementing the services of E-Discovery Consulting, the blog will be a valuable resource to make it easier for lawyers to be […]
Read more...Achieving a more efficient discovery process
February 13th, 2011
Andrew King looks at the issues created by electronically generated documents Today, 90 per cent of all documents are generated electronically. The substantial escalation in the volume of electronic documents has added new, unique challenges to an already expensive and time-consuming discovery process – and if we don’t directly address the issue, the discovery process […]
Read more...Welcome to E-Discovery Consulting’s new website!
February 10th, 2011
Thank you for visiting E-Discovery Consulting new website. At E-Discovery Consulting we specialise in providing professional litigation support consulting services to the legal industry. Our services provide you with the advice and support to manage all litigation support logistics. Our expertise will assist you manage litigation more efficiently and reduce your burden. Our services are […]
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