EDD Update

EDD Market size question

Interesting recent post from Rees Morrison on the size of the EDD market. The Socha-Gelbmann Survey estimate of market size over the past 7 years is based on information provided by consumers (corporations and law firms) and providers of software and services. The Socha-Gelbmann  survey has always clearly stated the scope of the survey (eg. the figures do not include spending by governmental agencies) and the basis for the estimates and projections. Comparing the Socha-Gelbmann  survey estimate with other relevant data based on well defined research is a welcome and useful exercise.  Details on the source and basis for “hoopla” and figures “tossed around in comments” would help to clarify whether there is a true discrepancy or perhaps a case of comparing apples and oranges.

Litigation Logic Launches E-Discovery Blog

Litigation Logic has launched a blog called eDiscovery 101, which the company says is dedicated to education support staff and attorneys on the basics of e-discovery and how to help in-house departments play a more important role. The blog is written by the company's CEO, Anthony Martinez.

Dwight Cook: Forensic Audio Detection

Dwight Cook of audio production company SoundWorks has an interesting blog post up about audio evidence restoration. He says restoration is more than running the audio through an equalizer and can strip out unwanted noise like construction to restore conversations to a trial-ready format. Read more here.

Mark Reichenbach launches "As Marked"

Mark Reichenbach, formerly of Seagate's i365, has debuted his new blog, "As Marked" -- the latest iteration of his prior "On the Mark" blog that he wrote under the aegis of his former employer. Check it out and you can download his press release here: Download Asmarked_release_01_30

New blog discusses knotty issues

California attorney Joshua Gilliland tackles EDD issues including the application of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence to technology, Web 2.0, text messages, and instant messages  in his new blog, Bow Tie Law.

Clearwell Systems' E-Discovery Blog

In case you haven't seen it lately, Clearwell Systems has a blog called "e-discovery 2.0: thoughts about the evolution of e-discovery." Currently, it's featuring recent posts by Aaref Hilaly on FTI's acquisition of Attenex and on e-mail archiving. Go here to read.

Fios June E-Discovery Webcasts

Fios has a lineup of June webcasts: 

• Wednesday, June 3: "Authenticating Evidence for E-Discovery," with Dennis Kiker, Director, Fios Consulting, and Mary Mack, Corporate Technology Counsel, Fios Inc.

• Tuesday, June 10: "Habits of Highly Effective Discovery Response Teams," with Nancy Patton, Consultant, Fios Consulting.

• Thursday, June 19: "Discovery Readiness: Know where you are, where you're going, and how to get there," with Sam Panarella, vice president and managing director, Fios Consulting, and Peter McLaughlin, Director, Fios Consulting.

Go here for more information.   

Sneak Preview: "FutureTech" at LegalTech LA

Campers:

I've been JUST a leetle distracted lately, putting the final touches on the upcoming, first-time ever  Law Technology News Presents FutureTech  at LegalTech West Coast.

We're calling it "The Trifecta" inside ALM, because it's the first time  we've conceived an effort that includes a live presentation, podcasts, and an LTN report.

Here's the 411:

Legal Blog Watch: Robert Ambrogli on Metadata

From our compatriots over at Legal Blog Watch comes this post by Robert Ambrogi, titled "Metadata: Read at Your Own Risk."  Ambrogli writes, "Mining for metadata in documents received from opposing counsel is unethical, says a new ethics opinion from the New York County Lawyers' Association."  Fascinating!  Read the rest here. 

Rob Robinson Re-invents His Blog

last month shuttered his Information Goverance Blog, only to do a U-Turn and this month launch a new website, Complex Discovery. It's designed to offer "information, tools and tactics" for EDD, he sez:

My hope is that the content provided on this site and via the corresponding ComplexDiscovery  RSS feeds will help you as you translate complex discovery into executional simplicity.

Altep: Crane on Law Blog

Daniel Cavazos checks in to report that Altep Inc. of El Paso offers the Crane on Law blog, by atty James Crane. Crane, an employee of Altep, provides EDD consulting services to Altep's corporate clients.

Clearing Out the In-Box

Some old news that got buried in my in-box:

* Rick Wolf of Lexakos posts on While Legal Hold Management is an Important Internal Control, on The Datakos Blog, here.

* Jonathan Maas of DLA Piper UK reports that UK judges are now getting training in edisclosure/ ediscovery and their long-awaited use of LiST work product.  An independent consultant, Chris Dale ... is leading the charge (and I have had a small part in it) and has a web site and blog full of stuff relevant to what is going on (and technology in law generally)."

* Chris Kruse, of CaseCentral, reports that the company has brought on Tom Thimot as CEO. "Tom is the perfect choice to help lead CaseCentral through our next phase of growth. He brings a wealth of experience and an incredible portfolio of success at both public and private technology companies.

Sneak Preview: Almost-Live from L.A.

Speaking of live blogging, plans are underway for LegalTech West Coast, in Los Angeles, June 25-26 to repeat our popular  "Almost-Live from New York" blog-o-rama.

We'll once again have live reporting on Legal Blog Watch, which will again serve as a central clearinghouse for other posts from other bloggers covering the show.

All non-vendor bloggers who plan to do live blogging will be provided with a free full conference pass (e-mail legalblogwatch@alm.com to register), we're going to have a welcome breakfast on June 25 open to all bloggers.

We're planning to designate the first two rows of every conference program for bloggers and provide electrical outlet strips, and looking into other ways to facilitate blogging at our West Coast show!

I'll keep you posted!

Bye Bye Rob

Rob Robinson is shuttering his Info Governance blog. See his adios here.

20-20 Hindsight: LTNY 2008

Just in case you missed it, here's the link to the Almost-Live From New York special editions of Legal Blog Watch. Special kudos to John Bringardner, for weaving it all together.

And here's the back story about how it all came about!

Martindale Hubbell Blog

LexisNexis' Marc Osborn checks in to let us know that Martindale Hubbell has launched The Official Blog of Martindale Hubbell.. Sami Hero will be blogging from LegalTech New York.

Says Osborn: "As [MH] continues to transform itself from its traditional model into a new, online and interactive model, blogging is clearly something they need to do...to communicate and to listen. I think you will see that we are not shy about addressing issues, "opening the kymono" about what is happening at MH, providing tips and soliciting feedback."

Thomson West Legal Tech Blog & Podcast

Thomson West offers its Legal Tech blog here as well as a special podcast, featuring The Wall Street Journal's legal correspondent, Ashby Jones; Legal Blog Watch's own co-moderator Robert J. Ambrogi; and Monica Bay, LTN editor and author of The Common Scold.

The Three Most Dangerous Buttons

The Fulton County Daily Report's article "GCs to Employees: Think Before you Send," by Katheryn Hayes Tucker generated this analysis on White Collar Crime Prof Blog. Topic: "the persistent problems e-mails present in cases." Oh yeah, those three buttons: "send, forward, and reply all."

Metalincs' "On the Mark" Blog Debuts

Mark Reichenbach, of Metalincs, today officially launched his cleverly-named "On the Mark"  EDD blog. He's veep of client and industry development, and previously served on Merrill Lynch's GC EDD team. He's active w/ Sedona's WG1, and is a member of Georgetown Law Center's E-discovery Advisory Board.

Press release: Download Mark.pdf Welcome to the blawg-o-sphere!