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Converting Raw Data Into Meaningful Business Intelligence
July 28, 2005
During our installation of the Hummingbird Enterprise suite, we discovered Hummingbird BI, the suite's business intelligence component. We originally purchased BI in hopes of providing clients with simple financial snapshots of case related expenses and fees via the extranet. However, we quickly realized our expectations were inadequate and found that BI was the unexpected gem of Hummingbird Enterprise.
How To Choose An EDD Trainer
July 28, 2005
Even the most seasoned techie, not to mention litigator, may be puzzled by such arcane terminology as deduplication, metatags, blowbacks and concept querying. To make sense of the electronic-data discovery (EDD) process in general, and to further ensure that the litigator is adept in using the selected litigation review and production tools, selecting a trainer with the appropriate skills and pedagogical technique, combined with "real world" experience in setting up review workflows and meeting production deadlines, is nothing short of critical.
Examining e-Discovery Solutions
July 28, 2005
Chris Getner of Aaxis Technologies answers some key e-discovery partnering and solution-seeking questions.
Preparing Temporary Attorneys For An Online Repository Review
July 28, 2005
Training large document-review teams to consistently apply specified review criteria to millions of pages of often mind-numbingly dull documents has long been a challenge for counsel. The time- and cost-savings offered by online review tools, along with the enhanced automated quality control features of such tools, have made electronic review an increasingly compelling option for large-scale, time-pressured document reviews. While electronic-document review projects have become more common in the last few years, setting up the project and training attorneys in preparation for review remains challanging.
Inside The Rules
July 28, 2005
The proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) may be among the most significant changes ever to the code, simply because electronic…
e-Discovery Docket Sheet
July 28, 2005
Recent court rulings in e-discovery.
Insurance Coverage for Awards of Attorneys' Fees
July 28, 2005
Almost all class actions that are resolved involve an award of attorneys' fees to plaintiffs' counsel. In some instances, the fee awards are specified by agreement and are paid from the overall settlement. In other instances, the fees are determined in a separate hearing and may be awarded in addition to the settlement payment. These awards of attorneys' fees often reach millions of dollars and may, in some circumstances, be one of the most significant components of a settlement or judgment.
The Insurer's Right to Settle: Unfettered Discretion Or Balancing Act
July 28, 2005
As a practical matter, the decision of whether to settle claims brought against a policyholder is typically left to the insurer. The interests of the insurer and the policyholder are typically aligned, whether it is because of the policyholder's inherent desire to resolve the litigation or the insurer's vastly greater experience in defending and settling claims.
Case Briefs
July 28, 2005
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
EU and U.S. Data Regulations
July 28, 2005
You have likely already read a great deal more about the implications and requirements of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) legislation than you would have otherwise liked. The new reporting, data retention and accountability regulations are of obvious import both legally and financially. What is of equal interest, however, for firms that are either multinational or do business overseas is the conceptual differences between this recent U.S. legislation and privacy legislation and regulations adopted in the EU. Essential in understanding where U.S. and EU data regulations conflict or compliment each other is understanding the root motivations behind each set of rules.

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