eDiscovery Preparedness – Discovery Planning

eDiscovery Preparedness – Discovery Planning

Candice Chan-Glasgow Director, Review Services and Counsel   June 22, 2021   Previous blog posts have discussed document management systems and provided some tips that can be implemented prior to a dispute or investigation, such as the creation of a Data Map at the outset of an eDiscovery project.  This article focuses on discovery planning and agreements with opposing parties on the scope and nature of the eDiscovery process and exchange of data.  During this phase, the parties and respective counsel must work with their document management systems used and the data that is available from all relevant sources.  

eDiscovery Preparedness – Data Mapping

eDiscovery Preparedness – Data Mapping

T. James Cass Manager, Review Services and Senior Counsel   June 17, 2021   Once a dispute has arisen your enterprise will be required to preserve and produce records relevant to the issues in the dispute.  This is referred to as the “Identification” phase of an eDiscovery project.  As part of this phase, you need to identify the location of potentially relevant data.  The identification phase involves understanding the location and nature of the data, and the people involved.  This article will address the location and nature of the data, also referred to as a “Data Map”.   A Data

eDiscovery Preparedness – Document Management Systems

eDiscovery Preparedness – Document Management Systems

Candice Chan-Glasgow, Director, Review Services and Counsel   June 8, 2021   An initial step for any business entity looking to proactively manage costs through the eDiscovery process is to re-examine its document management system (DMS).   A DMS is a system used to store, manage, and track electronic documents. The general benefits of an effective DMS have been touted for years – a DMS offers enhanced security and employees spend less time searching for information while losing less time to versioning issues. While these are all important considerations, a crucial perspective that is often overlooked is the eDiscovery aspect.

O’Donnell and Felsky Selected as eDiscovery Thought Leaders

O’Donnell and Felsky Selected as eDiscovery Thought Leaders

We are happy to advise that both Crystal O’Donnell, the firm’s founder and CEO, and Martin Felsky, Senior Counsel, have been selected by the international Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as 2021 eDiscovery Thought Leaders.   The selection is particularly meaningful as two of the only seven people selected in Canada are from Heuristica.   Brian Pel, the firm’s COO and Senior Counsel said “the selection of both Crystal and Martin following both peer and client review is a testament to the progress the firm has made to be the leader in eDiscovery law and practice in Canada”.   For nearly

Firm Sponsors Women in Litigation Symposium

Firm Sponsors Women in Litigation Symposium

We are pleased to sponsor The Advocates’ Society Women in Litigation Symposium (Western Canada Edition) on Thursday, May 20th.   The theme of the live online symposium is Leading Culture Change in the Profession and provides a unique networking opportunity designed for women advocates.  Attendees will receive candid advice and practical strategies for enhancing one’s life and practice as a litigator.  Panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions will help attendees connect with colleagues and build strong support systems.   Topics include:   Finding your Voice and Building your Leadership Brand Navigating and Leading Culture Change in the Workplace, the Courtroom,

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