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Are Hyperlinked Files Attachments? Case Law Weighs In

Are Hyperlinked Files Attachments? Case Law Weighs In

Courts have continued to struggle with the technical complexities of ESI and how to analyze hyperlinked files under the Court’s eDiscovery rules – and whether these “modern attachments” should be treated as “attachments” at all.

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Off-Channel Communications Still High on the SEC’s Radar

Off-Channel Communications Still High on the SEC’s Radar

Although government agencies like the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledge that communication platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage offer an easy and efficient way to conduct business and are here to stay, they are less than impressed with their...

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Determining Proportionality

Determining Proportionality

Negotiating proportionality has long been a challenge for litigators. Fortunately, the New Proportionality model can provide structure to the analysis and may help level the playing field by providing a standard vocabulary and reliable cost metrics.

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