Proudly Canadian. What it means to us.

Planning for prosperity regardless of our differences.

Canadians and our friends to the south have strong economic ties that we hope will get back to normal soon. The choice of doing something, or nothing, during a conflict is not an easy one. Our choice… our duty… is to support the rule of law that deeply reflects many of the values we hold true as Canadians.

The same laws apply to everyone regardless of their occupation, level of wealth, race, color, sexual orientation, gender or other personal characteristics. In addition, political influences or popularity polls have no part in a Court of Law.… Read More

The Hidden Risks of Outsourced Document Review – A Strategic Decision for Senior Litigators

Martin Felsky

Senior Counsel

February 18, 2025

In high-stakes dispute resolution, document review is a critical process that shapes case strategy, identifies key evidence, and ensures compliance with disclosure obligations. Outsourcing this task is often practical, but the decision between law firms and document review companies carries significant implications. While document review companies may appear to offer a cost-effective alternative, litigators and clients should be aware of several nuanced risks and misunderstandings that often accompany the use of these services.

Licensing and the Nature of Services Provided

Many document review companies advertise that they employ licensed lawyers to conduct reviews.… Read More

Heuristica’s Lawyers Recognized by Lexology

Heuristica is pleased to advise that more of its lawyers have again been chosen for inclusion in the 2024 Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) eDiscovery rankings than those of any other Canadian law firm.

The following have been selected:

Thought Leaders – Commercial Litigation – E-Discovery Lawyers 2024
- Crystal O’Donnell, CEO and Senior Counsel
- Martin Felsky, Senior Counsel

National Leaders – Canada – E-Discovery Practitioners 2024
- Crystal O’Donnell, CEO and Senior Counsel
- Candice Chan-Glasgow, Director, Review Services and Counsel
- Martin Felsky, Senior Counsel
- Kelly Friedman, Chief Legal Data Intelligence Officer and Senior Counsel

These selections are particularly meaningful as two of the nine Canadian lawyers selected as Thought Leaders and four of the 22 Canadian lawyers selected as National Leaders are Heuristica counsel.… Read More

Quality Matters: Elevating eDiscovery from Task to Triumph

Martin Felsky

Senior Counsel

October 2, 2024

Whether you are a client relying on eDiscovery or a provider delivering these services, the quality of work is pivotal. But what exactly does “quality” mean in this context? More importantly, how do you measure it and ensure it’s worth the investment? In this article, we explore key aspects of quality control and quality assurance in eDiscovery and why they matter.

1. Ensuring Accuracy: The Foundation of eDiscovery Success
In eDiscovery, accuracy is critical. It begins with data integrity, ensuring that collected information remains intact and unaltered from verified sources. Any slip-ups here can ripple through the entire process.… Read More

Friedman Speaks at Relativity Fest 2024!

Kelly Friedman, Heuristica’s Chief Legal Data Intelligence Officer and Senior Counsel, is a featured speaker at Relativity Fest 2024 and will present How Legal Wins Budget and Influences Stakeholders.

When risk mitigation alone isn’t enough to win over the C-suite, how do you translate the work you do into the value you can create for your organization, law firm, or government agency? Meet the practitioners who are reframing the jobs to be done with the Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) model—the industry’s first holistic framework that tackles the underlying data challenges getting in the way of legal professionals.… Read More