Chan-Glasgow contributes to international eDiscovery book

Candice Chan-Glasgow, Director, Review Services and Counsel, has contributed to the Canada chapter of the 2nd edition of International E-Discovery, A Global Handbook of Law and Technology.

Published by Globe Law and Business in association with Legalink, the second edition of International E-Discovery, provides an analysis from across the globe of the different approaches to, and cutting-edge techniques in the use of, digital evidence in legal and regulatory contexts.

Leading technology specialists and legal practitioners in different jurisdictions come together to explain the latest developments in how digital evidence is collected, interrogated and deployed in response to legal proceedings, regulatory investigations, and in order to comply with organizational requirements.… Read More

Avoid Motion Delays with Heuristica’s Discovery ADR Service

Heuristica’s Discovery ADR Service, provided by knowledgeable and experienced counsel, is a time and cost-effective way to deal with eDiscovery and electronic evidence disputes.

As you know, substantive issues can easily get bogged down in skirmishes about pre-trial discovery. You’ve likely experienced parties who act unilaterally to limit the scope of data preservation, refuse to engage in discussions toward a discovery plan, or refuse to exchange productions in a usable format. Some of these tactics can be part of a broader scheme to delay proceedings or game the rules to advantage. However, whatever the reason, pre-trial discovery issues are often complicated by technical issues that are unfamiliar to counsel, such as forensic capture, metadata extraction, or structured load files.… Read More

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”.… Read More

O’Donnell and Felsky Contribute to eLitigation Course

The firm is excited to contribute to the University of Calgary Law School‘s innovative new eLitigation course.

Crystal O’Donnell, the firm’s founder and CEO, is co-instructing the course and Martin Felsky, Senior Counsel, will contribute as a guest lecturer.

The course, taught by Assistant Professor Gideon Christian, is a specialized civil litigation course that seeks to introduce students to the practice of litigation in the era of social distancing. The intent is to develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to initiate and conduct litigation using electronic technology, and to foster specialized competence in the commencement and conduct of civil proceedings virtually. … Read More

Starting the New Year in Good Company

We are honoured to be included in the Top 100+ eDiscovery Providers compiled by Complex Discovery.

The list is a compilation of research from analyst firms and industry expert reports in the electronic discovery area. The list is useful in the consideration of eDiscovery providers and is determined primarily from eDiscovery provider mentions in selected key formal industry reports and surveys published between August 2011 and today.

Although the list is not all-inclusive it does provide an aggregate overview of notable vendors that several industry researchers and experts consider leading technology providers in the field of eDiscovery.

Brian Pel, the firm’s COO and Senior Counsel, says “to be recognized by analysts and industry experts and included on this list reflects the success we’ve achieved with our unique, innovative combination of eDiscovery technology and legal analysis”.… Read More