Are machines better than humans? An (almost-real) case study.
Machine learning forcompliance and legal eDiscovery document review should accelerate, given the growth of machine learning in all contexts.Explore results of our first-hand experience using our machine learning features using the infamous Enron dataset.Veritas eDiscovery Platform Solution Update
Hello All, Please join our Veritas eDiscovery Platform Solution Updateon October 31st and November 1st with your hosts Mat Beermatbeerand Aayush JainAayushJain to learn about the improved performance, security and resiliency features of the eDiscovery Platform,enhanced reporting and operational support and the next version of the Veritas eDiscovery Platform with general availability in December 2017. There are multiple conferences scheduled by audience and region to choose from: October 31st NAM Reseller EMEA Reseller NAM Enterprise Customers November 1st NAM LSP EMEA LSP Hope to see you there. I know I will be:robothappy:eDiscovery Day 2016
Howdy All, While I know that this is rather short notice, I wanted to at least remind you all that tomorrow is eDiscoveryDay http://www.e-discoveryday.com. eDiscovery Day is a full day wherethousands of Legal and IT professionals will gather both online and off to discuss e-discovery, attend informative webcasts http://www.e-discoveryday.com/webcasts-events , in-person networking events and more—all hosted by eDiscovery Day sponsors. I have registered for nearly all of the webcasts and look forward for a full day of eDiscovery fun! I hope to see you there for any of you interested.The Global Impact of eDiscovery and Data Protection Laws in Germany
The acknowledged power of Continental Europe is Germany. Its steady economy and stable politics offer foreign companies an inviting prospect for investment. And yet, as organizations explore and begin developing business opportunities in Germany, they often become entangled in a web of unfamiliar legal issues. These issues, particularly eDiscovery and data protection laws, can be a costly and time consuming trap for unsuspecting companies. To avoid becoming ensnared by legal minutiae, attorney fees and lost opportunities, companies should consider gaining at least a basic understanding regarding the German eDiscovery and data protection landscape. Discovery in Germany By way of introduction, it should be noted that Germany, like most European countries, is a civil code country whose legal traditions are distinct from the common law notions that characterize the United States. According to its legal precepts, civil litigation in Germany is conducted in a vastly different fashion than in the U.S. For example, “discovery,” as it is known in the United States, does not exist in Germany. Interrogatories, categorical document requests and requests for admissions are simply unavailable as discovery devices. Instead, Germany only allows a limited exchange of documents, with the parties typically only disclosing information that supports their claims. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently commented on this key distinction when it observed in Heraeus Kulzer v. Biomet that “the German legal system . . . does not authorize discovery in the sense of Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.” The court went on to explain that “[a] party to a German lawsuit cannot demand categories of documents from his opponent. All he can demand are documents that he is able to identify specifically—individually, not by category.” Another key distinction to discovery in Germany is the lack of rules or case law requiring the preservation of ESI or paper documents. This stands in sharp contrast to American jurisprudence, which typically requires organizations to preserve information as soon as they “reasonably anticipate” litigation. Data Protection in Germany Another critical, distinguishing characteristic of Germany’s legal traditions are its notions of data protection and individual privacy. Unlike the mostly laissez-faire approach in the U.S. to data protection, Germany has adopted a comprehensive framework to secure personal information from unreasonable government and corporate intrusions. To guard against such intrusions, Germany has strict requirements that govern any “processing” of personal information. In addition, corporate data processing in Germany must satisfy company Works Councils, which represent the interests of employees and protect their privacy rights. Those protections extend to domestic litigation and international data transfers, to which Works Councils and company Data Protection Officers may object. Another important aspect to German data protection laws are the restrictions they place on transferring personal information across international borders. Companies with offices in Germany must ensure that the country where such data will be transferred has enacted laws that meet EU data protection standards. Transfers of personal data to countries that do not meet those standards are generally forbidden, with substantial fines imposed for non-compliance. This backdrop of complexity suggests that companies exploring business opportunities in Germany should obtain a better understanding of its discovery and data protection laws. There are various resources that provide straightforward answers to these issues at no cost to the end-user. For example, global legal expert James Daley recently recorded two podcasts that discuss the challenges associated with German discovery and data privacy laws. Think tanks such as The Sedona Conference have also made available materials that provide significant detail on these issues, including its “International Overview of Discovery, Data Privacy, and Disclosure Requirements.” By obtaining a greater awareness of the legal workings inside Germany, organizations can more capably develop a cooperative, proactive process for how they will address data preservation and production for cross-border litigation. By so doing, organizations can be better prepared to address potential eDiscovery and data protection snares that are inextricably intertwined with globalization.
Clearwell Systems now part of Symantec
A big welcome to Clearwell, customers, partners and employees! Today, Clearwell Systems, a leader in eDiscovery, is now part of Symantec. This means our two teams are officially working together to provide both Clearwell and Symantec customers exceptional end-to-end information management solutions spanning archiving, backup and eDiscovery.
