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Please enjoy this blog authored by Rachel Bailey, Product Marketing Manager, Opus 2 and Laura Seigler Zerr, Training Specialist, MLT Aikins LLP. You only get to make a first impression once and onboarding is that first impression. Effective onboarding is a crucial component of a successful legal team, particularly in the fast-paced world of litigation. Taken from an interview with legal onboarding expert, Laura Seigler Zerr (lead training specialist at MLT Aikins) and Rachel Bailey (product marketing manager at Opus 2 and ILTA litigation support CCT member), the two discuss practical tips for creating an onboarding toolbox. This conversation ...

Please enjoy this blog authored by Josh Janow, CEO of SMI Aware. Introduction Social media is often dismissed as a chaotic mix of noise, opinions, and superficial content—a digital cesspool where finding valuable information seems impossible. However, within this vast sea of posts, likes, and shares lies a treasure trove of data crucial for discovery, due diligence, and investigations. The challenge isn't just in accessing this information but in navigating the technical and ethical complexities that come with it. Unearthing relevance from the flood of content requires skill, precision, and a deep understanding of the dynamics at play. Defining the ...

Please enjoy this blog post authored by Chuck Neal, Senior Project Manager, IST Management Services, Inc. A poll was conducted on the ILTA LinkedIn page at the end of March 2022 where respondents were asked to choose the top processing tool/platform used by you or your vendor. Based on the results, the majority of respondents use Relativity, with Cloudnine/LAW, Ringtail and Nuix Discover being mentioned. This is a large uptick in Relativity use compared to the 2021 ILTA Litigation and Practice Support Survey. Majority of respondents (58%) use Relativity 10% use Cloudnine/LAW Other platforms mentioned in the comments were Ringtail and Nuix Discover ...

Please enjoy this blog post authored by Chris Acosta, Head of Firmwide eDiscovery Resources, Morrison & Foerster LLP The beginning of 2019 started out great, with lots of aspirations for the new year. That quickly changed with a culmination of negative catalysts never seen in our industry. Whether it was a lockdown or security breach matter, the same core competencies translated regardless of the situation. Communication, inclusion, and innovation allow you to rebound from a bad situation, no matter how small or large it may be. A mentor of mine once said, “bad news is not like fine wine, and it does not get better with age.” It may be a natural ...