Modern society is awash in data, in a wide range of formats and types. While every industry faces challenges in how to efficiently store and process data,

Data privacy officers (DPOs) and compliance officers are the first responders in the event of a data breach. Like all emergency workers, they must stand

*This article is a chapter from our whitepaper A Guide To End-to-end Digital Investigations After all that work to map, collect, and process the data

In 2020, experts estimated businesses lost an average of 5% of their revenue to fraud. Specifically, the estimate applies to a global estimate on the

In digital investigations, the term chain of custody is nearly impossible to avoid. A chain of custody is sometimes called the paper trail, audit trail,

Some of the challenges associated with searching through data for an investigation are similar to those faced during the discovery stage of the litigation

Anyone who reads about digital investigations is bound to run into the term ESI. Electronically Stored Information is often used interchangeably with

Anyone who reads about digital investigations is bound to run into the term ESI. Electronically Stored Information is often used interchangeably with

Since May 2018, all data belonging to citizens of EU member states has been subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Central to the GDPR

Data retention policies are central guidelines that govern how an organization handles its data. These policies help determine the purpose of data held,

For many years, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) has set the standard for a common terminology and structure for eDiscovery, investigations,

In 2018, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, creating a uniform data protection law for everyone in the EU. The GDPR

It’s no secret that compliance is a huge part of a corporate lawyer’s job. Whether it’s internal or external compliance, there’s a lot that needs to be

More seasoned attorneys will tell stories about the days they had to go to a physical law library to do legal research. They’ll explain how they learned

Antitrust compliance is one of the most challenging aspects of corporate compliance. Antitrust law has been part of the legal fabric legal teams deal

Data protection laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), are a major

In this day and age, virtually every company collects and tracks some sort of data as a standard business practice. Data is incredibly valuable because

As corporate counsel, you have important matters to contend with every day. You likely feel like there’s never enough time to manage everything. On top

In the last days of September of this year, we were very proud to organize our first Europe Show. In cooperation with a number of partners and clients

Organizations are feeling the pinch of compliance like never before as government agencies at every level are scrutinizing their business affairs more

In the wake of the pandemic, organizations have had to change the way they approach nearly every aspect of their business. Internal investigations are

All around the world, data breaches are a growing problem that organizations have to deal with. In recent years, the number of data breaches across the

In June 1935, the United States Supreme Court established a rules advisory committee. The goal: to establish the first draft of the Federal Rules of Civil

Maybe you went into the law because you aren’t much of a tech person. You’re more of a big-picture thinker, hired as in-house counsel for your legal acumen,

Every day, the volume of electronically stored information (ESI) that organizations must manage grows more staggering. In May 2021, the World Economic

Every day, the volume of electronically stored information (ESI) that organizations must manage grows more staggering. In May 2021, the World Economic

When it comes to data and records management functions at government agencies, recent years have been trying times. A number of concerning trends have

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EU citizens have the right to understand what personal data an organization holds on them. They are

Corporate fraud is rampant—and nearly half of companies aren’t even investigating it.  Corporate fraud is rampant—and nearly half of companies aren’t

Litigation revolves around evidence. As a result, the preservation of evidence is a key part of the litigation process. Whenever we talk about eDiscovery,

Corporate legal departments face a unique pressure. As part of a business, they need to conform with standard business expectations like sticking to their

It should come as no surprise to anyone that virtual meetings and remote collaboration saw tremendous growth in 2021. Much of that growth can, of course,

The practice of law can feel like a chess game. What do you expect your opponent to do? What do they expect you to do? What move could you make that would

The ability to measure results is one of the major benefits of digital legal transformation. Generally speaking, any legal work done using a tool generates

AMSTERDAM - eDiscovery solutions provider ZyLAB announces today that its Legal Hold solution integrates with Okta Identity Provider for Single Sign On

Imagine that you have a long-term employee who is now asserting a very fact-specific claim of employment discrimination. You’d like to arbitrate this

For many legal professionals, it can be a daunting task to remain on top of the latest eDiscovery developments. Over the course of the last decade, the

A key part of corporate counsel’s responsibility is to ensure that when called upon, they can find relevant documentation fast. As such, proper management

In recent years, the tech adoption gap between legal and other departments has grown considerably. In 2018, a survey of CEOs by Gartner revealed that

Lawyers handle tremendous amounts of sensitive information every day: their clients’ personal data, including both personally identifiable information

Lawyers are feeling the pinch: every year they’re expected to deliver better results with a lower price tag. Meanwhile, data volumes continue to skyrocket,

All across the legal industry digital transformation has been a notable talking point for what feels like an eternity. I’ve written extensively (here,

Fact finding is at the very core of the discovery phase during civil litigation. Over the course of the past two decades, growing amounts of data have

Fact finding is at the very core of the discovery phase during civil litigation. Over the course of the past two decades, growing amounts of data have

In an earlier blog, I wrote about the skills legal counsel need to develop to future-proof themselves. Although the list was in no particular order, the

Institutional memory (or corporate memory) is made up of a collective set of facts, concepts, experiences, and know-how held within an organization. For

It is no secret or surprise to anyone in the legal profession that document review takes up the bulk of the time, effort, and costs surrounding litigation.

Introduction: No Time Like the Present  Introduction: No Time Like the Present 

In the corporate legal space, legal professionals face an uphill battle to remain on top of ongoing matters. To do this, in-house legal teams must manage

As a Chief Legal Officer (CLO), you wear a number of different hats. You’re responsible for managing your organization’s risk profile in both legal and

In this post, we'll discuss how legal professionals can avoid spoliation of evidence. When faced with litigation, spoliation is a legal professional's

Technological competence is the number one skill that legal personnel need to succeed in their evolving role—and to help their organizations succeed.

Internal investigations and regulatory inquiries are a major source of concern for corporate legal staff—and the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t helping matters

When the 2020 Norton Rose Fulbright Litigation Trends Survey asked corporate legal staff what types of legal disputes were of most concern to their companies,

It is no secret or surprise to anyone in the legal profession that document review takes up the bulk of the time, effort, and costs surrounding litigation.

At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, there's no business in which the adage 'knowledge is power' rings truer than the legal business. At the

Introduction – A return to form for the FRCP  Introduction – A return to form for the FRCP 

Introduction: Spoiler alert In any lawsuit, evidence is key. Spoliation, which according to Black's Law Dictionary (8th ed, 2004) is the intentional or

In the 1983 film WarGames, young hacker David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) nearly triggers global thermonuclear war, which he and the other protagonists

For many years, in-house counsel, also called corporate counsel, were hired based solely on their legal acumen. The only things that mattered were their

As a whole, humanity creates and stores a truly mind-boggling amount of data. Most of the time, when describing just how much data there is

If you’re in the business of doing business, disputes are unavoidable. Disputes can come from a wide variety of sources, be they competitors, regulators,

With the emergence of data privacy laws in the USA and European Union, companies are facing an uphill battle. The Data Subject Access Request’s legal

Racing against the clock is something everyone in the legal profession is well acquainted with. Deadlines, court orders, and many other time-sensitive

When selecting an eDiscovery software solution, law firms and corporate legal operations departments are liable to face seemingly endless options. The

Today’s affordable and easy-to-use software-as-a-service (SaaS) eDiscovery platforms have eliminated the need for large, upfront capital expenditures

As the evolving COVID-19 crisis forces more and more measures taken by governments, government officials and agency workers at all levels are faced with

As the evolving COVID-19 situation forces more and more work to be done remotely, corporations need a way to continue their legal discovery, internal

Today’s affordable and easy-to-use software-as-a-service (SaaS) eDiscovery platforms have eliminated the need for large, upfront capital expenditures

In my previous blogs about our end of the year survey, I reported on the increase in records requests and the reasons the respondents of our survey see

To better support our customers in remaining compliant in the evolving regulatory landscape, we conducted a short survey* at the end of 2019 exploring

In my previous blogs about our end of the year survey*, I reported on the increase in records requests and the reasons the respondents of our survey see

To get insight into the effect data privacy regulations have on the compliance activities of organizations, we conducted a short survey* at the end of

In last week’s blog, I reported on the increase in records requests and the reasons the respondents of our survey see for this increase.* Rising interest

Leaders from small and mid-size law firms are starting to recognize the value of in-house eDiscovery for their clients. SaaS cloud technologies have eliminated

Not so long ago, small and mid-size U.S. law firms did not bring eDiscovery platforms in-house. The need for large, upfront capital expenditures to buy

The General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) that became effective in May 2018 brings substantial compliance challenges for every organization that collects,

Customers regularly ask me how they can easily and quickly get an e-mail in ZyLAB ONE. Depending on the application, there are various 'technical' options.

In FY 2018, the federal government overall received a record high 863,729 FOIA requests. This is a 5.6% increase of 45,458 requests from the previous

In FY 2018, the federal government overall received a record high 863,729 FOIA requests. This is a 5.6% increase of 45,458 requests from the previous

Corporations need to do more internal investigations than ever before. They need investigations to be able to respond adequately and timely to requests

At the beginning of 2019, I set out to gain meaningful insight into FOIA and how municipalities, agencies and universities are tackling the open records

ZyLAB is proud to announce it has successfully renewed its CSA STAR level1 certification and is part of the CSA registry. ZyLAB’s security measures are

The Security Office of ZyLAB has performed a thorough analysis and mapping of the FedRAMP controls and is happy to announce ZyLAB’s ISMS and Security

Earlier this month, the Benelux Chapter of the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) organized a panel discussion in Amsterdam. The

Privacy regulations have a huge impact on an organization’s discovery processes. Organizations have to assess potential conflicts that arise from how

Organizations today have to conduct an increasing amount of investigations. Regulatory authorities issue more requests for information than ever before.

Today is National Paralegal Day. A day to celebrate those who keep things organized and running smoothly in law firms and the legal departments of corporations

Think of all the “personally identifiable information (PII)” that roams in the systems and shares of your organization. PII about your customers. Your

Read how Aalberts moved from LegisWay to ZyLAB ONE and now has all its documents stored centrally in a secure system.  Read how Aalberts moved from

Daniel Bevarly, executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition and myself, will lead a discussion on best practices and professional

This blog was published earlier on the website of Armedia.  As the number of FOIA and public records requests increases, so do the numbers and types

ZyLAB is proud to announce it has successfully renewed its CSA STAR level1 certification and is part of the CSA registry. ZyLAB’s security measures are

The Security Office of ZyLAB has performed a thorough analysis and mapping of the FedRAMP controls and is happy to announce ZyLAB’s ISMS and Security

I was pleased to sit down with Carl Morrison, host of The Paralegal Voice on the Legal Talk Network while we were both in Scottsdale, AZ this month for

When we meet with government agency leaders, we love to show them a personalized analysis that provides a closer look at the benefits their agency gains

Exemptions, rules and timelines can vary depending on whether you are considering federal, state or local FOIA or public information disclosures requests.

In my foray in the legal solutions space, I’ve noticed that the industry seems comfortable lumping quite a lot into the term “hosting” as it relates to