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How Does Electronic Index Creation Work?

Having one true source for all the documents in your matter saves time and reduces the risk of missing key documents.  Compiling an accurate index can be a time-consuming, fiddly and often annoying project – especially if scanning hardcopy material is involved or you do not have the right software to assist with electronic material.

Business Development 101 for Lawyers: Part 2

In Part 1 of this 3 part series, we looked at how business development tactics assist in attracting new clients, client retention and revenue growth. Also, how it is managed in firms that take a structured approach to business development. In Part 2 of this 3 part series, we discuss the tools that support business development.

Objective Coding - What is it?

Document review can be amongst the most labour-intensive and expensive aspects of the discovery process. We assist thousands of clients with the document review process through objective coding, which makes document review faster and less expensive. 

eHearings Spotlight: How to Manage Video Conferencing Fatigue

Everyone knows that feeling. Fifteen minutes into a VIP video conference call and coffee is calling already. The meeting leader may have been great and the subject more riveting than a tradesman's toolbelt, but something just wasn't right. Welcome to "Zoom fatigue.”

Business Development 101 for Lawyers: Part 1

In Part 1 of this 3 part series, we look at how business development tactics assist in attracting new clients, client retention and revenue growth. Also, how it is managed in firms that take a structured approach to business development. Part 2 and 3 discusses the tools that support business development.

Why you should care about metadata

The frequently used definition of “data about data” provides a simple but adequate explanation for this increasingly important element of electronically stored information (ESI). Without realising it, you have probably viewed metadata many times by clicking on a document’s “properties” and checking the date it was created or who last edited it.

The question remains though, why would this concern today’s legal practitioners?

The Role of Digital Forensics in eDiscovery

We live in a digitised society, so it only makes sense that our courtrooms are also rapidly moving with this trend. Almost all litigation matters these days – from civil to criminal – involve some form of digital evidence. Computer hard drives and mobile devices are popular sources for collecting digital evidence.

Perspective on eDiscovery

Murali Baddula, Innovation Lead - I have worked for more than 20 years in litigation support services and now head up Law In Order’s Innovation Labs with a group of our internal consulting and development experts who are enthusiastic and think outside the box about innovation. In this role, I collaborate with our inhouse teams and external clients to design and implement workflows and new tools to achieve winning outcomes. 

Digital Forensics for Family Law

Family law disputes are amongst the most sensitive cases presented in the Australian courts. Digital forensics is becoming a necessary tool for supporting claims made in family court. Whilst digital forensics is more commonly used by the defence or prosecution in criminal investigations, it holds some merit with family law cases as well. From divorcing parents who are fighting for child custody to protection orders against domestic violence, having access to the right kind of digital evidence can bolster your case. 

Tips for LinkedIn Beginners – Part 2

In part two of this two part series, we’ll be focusing on how commercial law firms can improve the Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) of their firm’s LinkedIn account and how to measure success on LinkedIn over time.