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Hashing, identity, and duplication in eDiscovery
This paper addresses questions regarding using hash functions in electronic discovery.
Recent developments in research on hashing functions, particularly the MD5 hash function, have led some people in eDiscovery to wonder about their continued use. These concerns are addressed in this paper.
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Trends in eDiscovery 2008
We identify three trends in the evolution of electronic discovery for 2008. These trends are the product of Judicial decisions, the continued explosion in the volume of electronically stored information and the recently revised Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Evidence-based Search Evaluation
In this paper, we consider the evaluation of search efficacy from a practical perspective. The “proof” of the adequacy of a search, indeed of an entire review process, is in the documents that were retrieved. The main expertise that is required to evaluate search is to ensure that this evaluation is done fairly, accurately, and inexpensively. Download the paper here.
Improve Reviews with Continuous Process Improvement
This paper advocates the use of Continuous Process Improvement Review in eDiscovery, which involves continuous evaluation and continuous updating of the review methodology to make the entire process as error free and inexpensive as possible. Technology can help leverage this process to even higher standards. To download the paper, click here.
Common Sense Sampling
A primer on sampling in eDiscovery. Presented at the Georgetown Legal Center / Federal Judicial Center Training Workshop on eDiscovery workshop. This paper presents basic practical information on the use of sampling to evaluate search in eDiscovery, tape sampling, and other applications. Click here to download the paper.
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