Issues in the Recovery of eDiscovery Costs

Director, Review Services and Counsel

October 25, 2023

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice illustrates the advantage of having eDiscovery counsel assist parties to understand costs implications and how to claim and oppose eDiscovery costs. In Bellsam Contracting Limited v. Torgerson, 2023 ONSC 5652 (CanLII), the defendants sought to recover certain of their eDiscovery-related costs and costs of preparing those costs submissions.

With respect to the eDiscovery costs, the defendants sought partial indemnity for time spent by an “eDiscovery Specialist” who downloaded the plaintiff’s productions, managed the production load files, added documents to the eDiscovery database, and performed quality control checks.… Read More

Heuristica Sponsors Digital Evidence & E-Discovery Institute

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor the 13th Annual Ontario Digital Evidence and E-Discovery Institute on Wednesday, November 22nd at the Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre in downtown Toronto.

This popular full-day program brings together leading experts to talk about the latest developments in eDiscovery and digital evidence. This year’s program will focus on the intersection of AI and the evolution of the law.

Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical tips from leading experts on the following:

Use of AI in Litigation and Disputes
What is the Current Legal Landscape for AI Regulation in Canada and Globally
Admitting an Challenging AI as Evidence – What is the Frameworks/Consideration for Adjudicators to Accept AI-generated Evidence?

Chan-Glasgow Moderates Panel at Ontario Digital Evidence & eDiscovery Institute

Candice Chan-Glasgow, Director, Review Services and Counsel, will moderate a panel at the upcoming Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Institute webcast in Toronto on November 22nd.

Now in its 11th year, this program is jointly sponsored by the Ontario Bar Association, the Law Society of Ontario and The Advocates’ Society. Bringing together leading experts to get attendees up to speed on the latest developments in eDiscovery and digital evidence this year’s program will focus on a case study involving a litigation matter between an individual litigant and a large corporation.

The stellar faculty will share perspectives of both sides to the litigation and highlight the key issues and challenges that the litigants will face as they navigate the eDiscovery process. … Read More

Heuristica Sponsors the Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Institute

Once again we are pleased to sponsor the Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Institute sponsored by The Ontario Bar Association, the Law Society of Ontario, and The Advocates’ Society.

Now in its 10th year, this full day program brings together leading experts to talk about the latest developments in eDiscovery and digital evidence. Attendees will gain practical insight to effectively manage electronically stored information (ESI).

This year, in live webcast format, the faculty will focus on key areas such as eDiscovery in a virtual/remote world, the technology accelerators that are available, and the broad scope of alternative data types. … Read More

Firm Sponsors Digital Evidence & E-Discovery Institute

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor the 9th Annual Ontario Digital Evidence and E-Discovery Institute on Monday, November 18th at the Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre in downtown Toronto.

This popular full-day program brings together leading experts to talk about the latest developments in ediscovery and digital evidence. The faculty will focus on the lifecycle of an ediscovery project, e-trials, and the use of digital evidence beyond traditional civil litigation.

Attendees will:

gain practical insight to effectively manage electronically stored information
benefit from a close look into technology assisted review
learn how to choose the right technology
learn how best to work with a vendor
find out what is happening at Sedona Canada
learn how to manage the ethical issues that arise with digital evidence and when using technology in discoveries

The Institute is a joint program of the Ontario Bar Association, The Law Society of Ontario, and The Advocates’ Society.… Read More

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