20 September 2021
by
Ross
Outlook stores your emails as MSGs, EMLs, PSTs, OLMs, and OSTs. But Outlook isn't ideal for eDiscovery because it changes email metadata. Instead, find an affordable Cloud eDiscovery service that can handle all Outlook's file types.
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12 September 2021
by
Anith
If you're trying to choose eDiscovery software, these are your options: (1) Repurpose the software you already have, (2) Use a simple Cloud eDiscovery service, (3) Invest in complex, advanced software. Here's what you need to know about each.
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26 August 2021
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Anith
The concept of eDiscovery proportionality forces attorneys to keep costs in check, even as they search for the best possible tools for their cases. But with a little research and advanced planning, it's possible to balance costs vs. quality. The trick is to use Cloud software, choose reliable tools, and find an eDiscovery pricing system that keeps costs low in the long run.
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24 August 2021
by
UV
Your eDiscovery software needs to do more than just look for keywords. It needs to help you make better searches. That's why the best search engines have features like advanced searches, slop searches, fuzzy searches, and more. Here's why that matters...
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29 July 2021
by
Ross
Your eDiscovery software has to identify the various 'file types' (documents, images, videos, etc.) in your case before it can process and prepare them for review. And it does this by analyzing a file's metadata, file extension, and/or its MIME type. Here's what that means...
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22 July 2021
by
UV
Attorneys often choose eDiscovery software based on its price and features. But there's more to it than that. Poorly designed software can end up corrupting data, changing metadata, revealing privileged content, and more. Here's the behind-the-scenes information you should know about.
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14 July 2021
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Anith
Law firms need to expect more from their eDiscovery software than just cost-effectiveness. That's because the right Software as a Service (SaaS) business model and brand-neutral eDiscovery application can also help you grow your brand. But the wrong software can work against you by subtly crediting your eDiscovery vendor for your success. Here's what you need to know.
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13 July 2021
by
UV
Compressing data will save you space and speed up file transfers. But how does it work? Here's what you need to know about file archives, checksums, lossy/lossless compression, and more.
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04 July 2021
by
Ross
Normalization is the process of making sure all your data is stored using a uniform set of rules (e.g., using a specific format for phone numbers). But why is this a big deal? And why will eDiscovery fall apart without it?
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27 June 2021
by
UV
eDiscovery software developers have 4 problems to solve: (1) Where to store customer data? (2) What document review technology to use? (3) How to make easy-to-use software? (4) Choosing a fair pricing scheme. Here's how we developed GoldFynch to solve these problems.
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21 June 2021
by
Ross
eDiscovery software like GoldFynch will find relevant/responsive case files in just seconds. Plus, it'll help you securely redact privileged information. Here's how...
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14 June 2021
by
UV
Databases are a way of converting the chaotic data in files and documents into a rigidly structured form that computers can process. Think of them as a more complex version of a spreadsheet table, with each spreadsheet cell representing a database 'field.' Databases transform how we review Discovery data, allowing us to sift through hundreds of GBs in just seconds. The trick is to find eDiscovery software that can harness their power but remain easy to use.
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13 June 2021
by
UV
Databases are a way of converting the chaotic data in files and documents into a rigidly structured form that computers can process. Think of them as a more complex version of a spreadsheet table, with each spreadsheet cell representing a database 'field.' Databases transform how we review Discovery data, allowing us to sift through hundreds of GBs in just seconds. The trick is to find eDiscovery software that can harness their power but remain easy to use.
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30 May 2021
by
Ross
The right eDiscovery software can help simplify your life by decluttering your (1) Workspace, (2), Workflow, (3) Data, (4) Search results, (5) Schedule, and (6) Billing.
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26 May 2021
by
Anith
Complex pricing plans slow down eDiscovery because they force you to call or email vendors and waste time bargaining. Instead, choose software with a simple, clearly listed, flat rate. You should be able to select a plan and start working in under 10 minutes.
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18 May 2021
by
Anith
Cutting-edge eDiscovery tech is important. But eDiscovery pricing is equally critical. Here's why prorated pricing cuts costs and tells you a lot about your eDiscovery provider's priorities.
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11 May 2021
by
UV
eDiscovery is expensive because some vendors skew the system to stay included in the eDiscovery process. And they charge a lot for services you can often handle yourself. The solution? Use affordable Cloud-based eDiscovery that puts you in control.
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03 May 2021
by
UV
Has your IT team been asked to find affordable and easy-to-use eDiscovery software? Here's an application all attorneys love. You can (1) Start using it instantly, (2) Walk away at any point without losing an upfront investment, (3) Learn how to use it in minutes, (4) Outsource technical issues, (5) Trust its bank-grade security, and (6) Get a predictable and affordable monthly bill.
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18 April 2021
by
Ross
When receiving productions, remember to consider the following: (1) Production formats, (2) Filenames, (3) File structure, (4) Non-native files, (5) Emails, (6) Load files, (7) Metadata.
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18 April 2021
by
Ross
Archives make it easy to store and send groups of files. They combine, compress, and (sometimes) encrypt data without altering it in any way. And they do this using the following basic principles.
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06 April 2021
by
UV
HTTP and FTP are two eDiscovery file upload methods. And which one you use depends on what you're uploading. Here are their pros and cons, plus eDiscovery software that offers both options.
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28 March 2021
by
Ross
With the right software, eDiscovery uploading can be simple and intuitive. Here's how to upload files from your computer, Outlook, Gmail, Facebook, Dropbox, and more.
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17 March 2021
by
UV
Your files can get corrupted (i.e., damaged) when you upload them into the Cloud. So, the best eDiscovery applications use the concept of 'hashing' to check that your uploads stay intact. Here's how...
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10 March 2021
by
Ross
Chunking is the process of splitting a file into multiple parts (or 'chunks') that are uploaded simultaneously. It makes uploading lightning-quick and lets you resume broken downloads instead of having to start again from scratch.
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09 March 2021
by
UV
(1) Cloud eDiscovery, (2) Drag-and-drop uploads, (3) Advanced searches, (4) Virtual review tools, (5) Technology-assisted reviews, (6) Production formats, (7) Metadata.
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08 March 2021
by
Ross
If you have Outlook, save your MSG as a PDF from within the software. (2) If you don't have Outlook, use a 3rd-party MSG-to-PDF converter. (3) If you want a secure conversion, use an eDiscovery application like GoldFynch.
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05 March 2021
by
Anith
PSTs and OSTs are how Microsoft Outlook stores email. PSTs let you send/receive emails in real-time, but you need an active internet connection. OSTs let you read/write emails offline, but to send/receive them you'll need to connect with the internet.
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03 March 2021
by
Anith
For a quick check of an MSG file's contents, use Microsoft Outlook or a reliable third-party application (e.g., GoldFynch's MSG/PST viewer). For more advanced tasks like eDiscovery, choose specialized software that protects metadata and can open all MSG-types.
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02 March 2021
by
Anith
The easiest way to open a PST file without Outlook is to use a basic, free PST viewer. But for added security and viewing options, find a more advanced (but still free) viewer. Here's how & why.
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01 March 2021
by
UV
PST viewers are free applications that let you open PST (email) files without their parent software -- Microsoft Outlook. They're convenient and safe if: (1) They run in the Cloud, (2) They don't take files off your computer, (3) They don't change file metadata.
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23 February 2021
by
Ross
Deduplication is the process of removing extra copies of documents from your case. Comparing 'hash' values is perfect for document deduplication, but 'metadata matching' is much better for email deduplication. The trick is to find eDiscovery software that understands the difference.
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12 February 2021
by
Ross
Metadata is a valuable digital footprint that tracks the history of a document. But it's easy to mistakenly alter it. The trick is to learn more about it and find affordable eDiscovery software that can protect it.
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07 February 2021
by
UV
Bates numbering is the traditional way of stamping pages with unique identifying numbers so you can easily refer to content in your productions. But in our digital age, we need to tweak this system by also renaming eDiscovery files to integrate them with Bates numbers. The critical first step, though, is to find eDiscovery software that gives you Bates numbering options.
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02 February 2021
by
Ross
Cloud eDiscovery applications help your team work more uniformly by giving them direct access to the same data and eDiscovery tools. Plus, they'll have the following inbuilt communication channels which help reduce the amount of email your team uses...
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02 February 2021
by
Anith
Want free eDiscovery software for smaller in-house cases? Or just want to explore eDiscovery? Try GoldFynch. You get 512 MB of storage for free (no credit cards or sales calls) and can upgrade to larger cases for a fraction of the cost of other eDiscovery applications.
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09 January 2021
by
Ross
Save time and money by choosing eDiscovery software with these review tools: (1) OCR, (2) ‘Advanced’ searches, (3) A redaction tool, (4) Tags, (5) Notes, comments, annotations, (6) Basic analytics.
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05 January 2021
by
UV
eDiscovery pricing is either 'à la carte' or 'flat-rate'. Under flat-rate, you can pay for (1) Uploads, (2) Storage, or (3) Number of custodians. For most smaller firms and companies, flat-rate, storage-based pricing works best.
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25 December 2020
by
Anith
eDiscovery cases continually grow and shrink, so optimizing storage space is a challenge. Here's how automatic case upgrades simplify eDiscovery by letting you outsource the hassle to your eDiscovery provider.
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20 December 2020
by
Ross
'Hashing' is the process of giving a file a unique identification number. This 'hash value' is a digital fingerprint your eDiscovery software can use to find and cull duplicate files. And this saves you money on storage space.
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14 December 2020
by
UV
Firms and companies want to update their workflows by going digital. But they’re put off by problems like (1) How best to transfer data from paper to computer (2) Where to store this data? (3) How to edit & share it. But now there’s a 2-in-one fix. Get the right eDiscovery software and it can help you go digital, too!
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06 December 2020
by
UV
Native files offer much more than their eDiscovery alternatives (i.e., TIFFs and PDFs). They're the rawest and most accurate form of your case's data, they take up less space (making them easier to host), and it's simpler to spot if they've been tampered with. So, where possible, insist on getting native files instead of TIFFs and PDFs.
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01 December 2020
by
Ross
The SaaS (Software as a Service) business model lets you subscribe to an eDiscovery service instead of having to buy any software. So, you can pay low monthly rates and switch services at any point without losing an upfront investment.
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18 November 2020
by
Anith
eDiscovery productions come in many formats, and some are better than others. Also, there are standards related to filenames, filetypes, resolutions, and archives. To get the most out of your eDiscovery software, learn more about the production standards you should be insisting on.
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02 November 2020
by
Anith
System files, duplicate files, and container files waste case space. You could try to find and delete them manually, but there's a better option: Use eDiscovery software that does it for you automatically, instead. Here's what you need to know...
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01 November 2020
by
Mithun
Well-designed analytics help you spot patterns in eDiscovery data. But are they worth the cost? Thankfully, next-generation eDiscovery services offer essential analytics at surprisingly affordable prices. These essentials include (1) Case size, (2) Tag info, (3) File-family records, (4) Processing information, (5) Primary dates, (6) Email metadata.
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25 October 2020
by
Ross
With larger eDiscovery cases, you usually need an entire eDiscovery team to stay on track. But for smaller, internal cases you just need the right software. And here's how to find it.
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15 October 2020
by
John
Tags let you categorize your eDiscovery files. And tag macros let you automatically assign tags or tag-combinations to your case files -- simply by clicking a predetermined keyboard shortcut key. So, find eDiscovery software that lets you use tag macros, both individually and with teams.
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13 October 2020
by
Ross
PDFs are a step up from older TIFF files. They're more secure, have extra features, and are becoming the industry standard. Most importantly, they help you do eDiscovery better. So it's worth knowing some 'PDF vs TIFF' basics and finding eDiscovery software that can handle both.
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12 October 2020
by
Anith
Tags let you categorize your eDiscovery files. And tag macros let you automatically assign tags or tag-combinations to your case files -- simply by clicking a predetermined keyboard shortcut key. So, find eDiscovery software that lets you use tag macros, both individually and with teams.
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11 October 2020
by
Ross
Looking for affordable eDiscovery software for smaller, in-house cases? Find something that is: (1) Easy to use, (2) Cloud-based, (3) Secure, (4) Stocked with only essential features, and (5) Subscription-based, with a flat monthly fee.
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06 October 2020
by
Mithun
Moving eDiscovery in-house can save you money, but only if you sidestep these 4 mistakes: (1) Assuming in-house eDiscovery is the one best solution, (2) Assuming that getting the right eDiscovery software is enough, (3) Assuming that you need expensive software, (4) Not knowing where the real costs are hidden.
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05 October 2020
by
Anith
Insourcing eDiscovery gives you more control of your case and can cut costs. But only if you do it right. The trick is to find Cloud-based eDiscovery software that's easy to use and has a flat monthly subscription fee.
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18 September 2020
by
Ross
The new normal is forcing law firms to cut costs by getting creative. Here's what you can do: (1) Educate your clients about eDiscovery best practices, (2) Finetune your eDiscovery systems, (3) Cull data ruthlessly, and (4) Pay only for essential eDiscovery features.
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17 September 2020
by
Anith
Drawing a black box over sensitive text works only if the box is 'burned in' properly. For that, you'll need dependable eDiscovery software with a powerful redaction tool and a well-designed redaction manager.
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13 September 2020
by
Ross
eDiscovery cases continually grow and shrink. So, pricing plans that charge for data uploads might offer low per-GB rates, but end up being very expensive. Instead, choose a plan that charges for storage only (i.e., uploading is free). It cuts costs and makes eDiscovery so much more flexible.
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03 September 2020
by
Anith
eDiscovery cases grow and shrink all the time. For example, they grow when you unpack container files and shrink when you delete duplicate/system files. But some eDiscovery pricing systems penalize you for this. The solution? Find eDiscovery software with prorated storage-based pricing.
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21 August 2020
by
Ross
DeNISTing is how many eDiscovery apps catch and delete unusable files. They compare your case files to a central list of known 'unnecessary' files and delete the ones you won't need. It saves you time, but there's a better solution. Find eDiscovery software that offers free uploading and processing, and you won't need to worry about DeNISTing anymore.
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10 August 2020
by
Mithun
eDiscovery pricing comes down to this: Pay for what you upload (per-GB pricing) OR pay for storage space (fixed-volume pricing). Where possible, pay for storage. Your bill is more predictable and you won't have to pay separately for essentials like OCR, file processing, creating productions, etc.
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27 July 2020
by
Ross
A 'batch review' lets you allot groups of files to different people. But it works best when you can (1) Allot files, using tags, (2) Allot files, using 'advanced' searches, (3) Include 'file families,' and (4) Have teammates access the batch for free.
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26 July 2020
by
Anith
Ours is a long story, but here's the gist: (1) We started with what we knew: Building powerful search engines, (2) We built our software from the ground up, (3) We made our system efficient,(4) We cut out the middle people, (5) We’ve never wasted money frivolously on marketing.
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25 July 2020
by
Anith
Dates pop up often in eDiscovery. But files get stamped with dates based on their time zone. So, different time zones may result in conflicting dates. The solution? Find eDiscovery software that can standardize time zones.
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20 July 2020
by
Uday
People often think that eDiscovery is (1) Too expensive, (2) Too complicated, and (3) Unsafe. But find the right software and these problems go away.
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12 July 2020
by
Ross
eDiscovery deals with easily-accessible data, using simple, intuitive software. Whereas digital forensics deals with hidden or hard-to-get data, using advanced, niche software. Most small law firms won't need digital forensics but will need eDiscovery software that can protect file metadata.
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05 July 2020
by
Mithun
Want the best deal on your eDiscovery software? Ask: (1) Can I try out the software for free? (2) Is the pricing plan on the website? (3) Can I share cases with my team for free? (4) How do you calculate my data volume? (5) What will I be billed if I change plans mid-cycle? (6) Is tech support part of the pricing plan?
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21 June 2020
by
Ross
When you pay upfront 'processing' fees, you tend to second-guess yourself and upload less data. And this isn't always a good thing. Instead, find an eDiscovery pricing plan that charges for storage space and offers processing for free.
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12 June 2020
by
Anith
When you pay upfront 'processing' fees, you tend to second-guess yourself and upload less data. And this isn't always a good thing. Instead, find an eDiscovery pricing plan that charges for storage space and offers processing for free.
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06 June 2020
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Anith
A weak search engine won't pick up the kinds of files you'll need to build a defensible case. So, make sure your eDiscovery software's search engine, (1) Is intuitive and easy to use, (2) Error-proofs your searches, (3) Lets you save your search queries, (4) Offers you enough search options.
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01 June 2020
by
Mithun
PSTs & OSTs are how Microsoft Outlook stores email. PSTs let you send/receive emails in real-time, but you need an active internet connection. OSTs let you read/write emails offline, but to send/receive them you'll need to connect with the internet.
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31 May 2020
by
John
Want to simplify your eDiscovery review? Make sure your eDiscovery software has these 3 key features: (1) Notes & annotations (to add context to documents), (2) Tags (to organize and find related files), and (3) Case reports (to get an overview of your data).
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24 May 2020
by
Anith
Your eDiscovery software does a lot to upload & 'process' your files. But expensive processing fees mean you'll overthink which files to keep and which to cull. Instead, do eDiscovery right by finding software with free, unlimited processing.
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12 May 2020
by
John
Outsource your data security to Cloud & eDiscovery providers, and they'll, (1) Encrypt & protect your data, (2) Create contingency plans for worst-case scenarios, and (3) Let you choose who on your team sees what, and when.
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10 May 2020
by
Ross
Smaller law firms don't yet have to handle truly 'big' data, but they can prepare for it. Make sure your eDiscovery software can (1) Handle large amounts of data, (2) Process that data quickly, and (3) open newly developed file types.
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30 April 2020
by
Anith
It's hard to troubleshoot technical issues when working remotely. So, find low-maintenance with these features: 1) Cloud-based service, (2) Quick signup, (3) Simple & intuitive to use, (4) Easy to collaborate with your team, (5) Minimal technical support required.
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26 April 2020
by
Anith
The GDPR mainly affects EU law firms, but they're a warning to firms around the world: Proactively adapt to data protection best practices, or risk getting lost in eDiscovery's changing landscape. Here are some things attorneys can start doing...
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19 April 2020
by
Ross
Law firms can cut costs by (1) Switching to minimal-but-powerful eDiscovery software without 'extras' you'll rarely use, and (2) Making sure the software also has transparent up-front pricing.
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14 April 2020
by
John
The Internet of Things is a network of 'smart' devices (like watches, Fitbits, air conditioners, etc.) that ‘talk’ to each other, sharing information. It will flood us with data, but we can prepare by building the right eDiscovery systems, centered around dependable eDiscovery software.
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06 April 2020
by
Ross
Lists of 2020's 'best eDiscovery software' are useful. But you need some guiding principles to navigate these lists. Here are 6 key principles you can use: (1) Software features are important. But 'more' isn’t always 'better.' Find software that does eDiscovery basics well. [Read more]...
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22 March 2020
by
Mithun
Cloud-based eDiscovery is the perfect longterm solution to pandemics because: (1) You can access your data from anywhere, (2) You don't have to worry about tech/security issues since your eDiscovery provider runs the software for you, and (3) The software has key features to help your team collaborate remotely in real-time.
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17 March 2020
by
Ross
Shadow IT refers to the devices, apps and services that your team uses but which aren't authorized by your firm. They are generally a security risk but can improve productivity if harnessed right.
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09 March 2020
by
Ross
Your eDiscovery software does a lot to upload & 'process' your files. But expensive processing fees mean you'll overthink which files to keep and which to cull. Instead, do eDiscovery right by finding software with free, unlimited processing.
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04 March 2020
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Anith
PSTs are an important part of modern business communication. So, here's how to get the best out of them: (1) Keep them small, (2) Fix them with Outlook's PST repair tool (3) Track where you're storing them, (4) Add layers of security, (5) For eDiscovery, don't open them with Outlook.
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01 March 2020
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Mithun
(1) To use PSTs/OSTs, stick with Outlook, (2) To open PSTs/OSTs, use a free viewer, (3) To open them but also protect their metadata, find an eDiscovery-friendly viewer like GoldFynch's free PST/OST viewer, (4) To search/organize them, use eDiscovery software like GoldFynch.
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26 February 2020
by
Ross
eDiscovery is expensive only when you use software designed for larger firms. The trick is to find software with just these 7 important features...
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17 February 2020
by
John
Need a cost-effective way to read and access the metadata of DXF and DWG files? Here's your solution!
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27 January 2020
by
John
'GoldFynch' is affordable, easy-to-use, safe and packed with useful features. That's why it's causing a buzz among solo, small, and medium-sized law firms. And it's why it was recently featured in an 'eDiscovery Buyer's Guide' video.
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26 January 2020
by
Ross
TARs can save time, but have huge upfront expenses. So, they're primarily for larger law firms with thousands of GBs of data. Small/medium-sized firms should instead focus on finding eDiscovery software with the few key features they'll really need.
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23 January 2020
by
Anith
'Tags' are virtual 'sticky notes' that you attach to electronic documents. eDiscovery software like 'GoldFynch' lets you: (1) Add and remove tags in seconds, (2) Create 'quick' tags, (3) Tag files in bulk, (4) Tag 'file families,' (5) Add notes to tags, (6) Use tags for reports and 'productions.'
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08 January 2020
by
Nelson
Keep your data safe with these key eDiscovery software features: (1) Encrypted Cloud storage, (2) Multi-factor authentication, (3) Control over permissions and users, (4) Trustworthy redaction, and (5) Secure production sharing.
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05 January 2020
by
Mithun
Try to find eDiscovery software with these features to handle email: (1) Cloud storage, (2) A versatile 'import' option, (3) A powerful search engine, (4) Email-attachment processing, (5) Quick tags, and (6) Metadata protection.
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30 December 2019
by
Anith
Upfront per-GB fees might seem smart, but can complicate eDiscovery. Instead, law firms now prefer eDiscovery vendors that offer free processing, with flexible data storage plans.
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19 December 2019
by
John
(1) What do you do with paper documents? (2) How do you get rid of duplicate files (3) How do you open rare files? (4) How do you protect vital metadata? (5) How do you quickly find the documents you need?
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17 December 2019
by
Ross
Ideally, the Cloud is the best place for your eDiscovery data. But what if you don't want your files on a shared server on another continent? Find the right eDiscovery software and it'll let you pick your Cloud server.
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08 December 2019
by
UV
eDiscovery productions are easy once you understand the 7 steps: (1) Choose files (2) Choose a format, (3) Arrange the files, (4) Number and stamp the files, (5) Redact, (6) Review, (7) Download and share.
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02 December 2019
by
John
Don't have time to upload your eDiscovery data? Get your vendor to do it for you. Just send them your files using a simple FTP upload, via an FTP client like Filezilla.
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29 November 2019
by
Mithun
GoldFynch's latest updates combine with new report generation options to simplify the process of generating privilege logs.
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28 November 2019
by
Mithun
GoldFynch's notes and annotations update makes collaborations much faster and simpler - highlight sections of text, start comment threads, and leave notes!
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27 November 2019
by
Mithun
Add an additional layer of security to your GoldFynch account by enabling multi-factor authentication.
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19 November 2019
by
UV
More files mean higher eDiscovery costs. So, to cull data early, (1) Cut down how much data you collect, (2) Use smart tactics to collect the right kind of data, (3) Use a powerful eDiscovery search engine to hone in on the files you need.
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17 November 2019
by
Ross
Assign tags 'privileged' status, assign them privilege categories, tag documents as privileged, and perform privileged searches.
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12 November 2019
by
UV
Too much data to review? Use next-generation eDiscovery software like GoldFynch to set up a 'managed' review with a qualified document-review team.
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07 November 2019
by
John
With modern Cloud eDiscovery, space isn't an issue. Pricing plans are what matter. So, choose an application with fixed-volume, prorated pricing for predictable, affordable monthly eDiscovery bill.
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06 November 2019
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Mithun Balraj
You can now export files from your cases while retaining their original file names, or even prefixing their names with their Bates numbers!
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05 November 2019
by
UV
Redact multiple pages in your productions made through GoldFynch
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01 November 2019
by
Nelson
(1) 'Quick searches' with many ‘search by’ options, (2) 'Advanced searches' that you can save, (3) ‘Tags’ that you can apply to entire file families, (4) 'Redaction' that’s thorough, even with OCRed files.
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29 October 2019
by
Ross Johnson
View the parameters used in creating your GoldFynch productions.
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24 October 2019
by
Anith Mathai
Remove privileged information from documents in your productions using GoldFynch's redaction feature.
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19 October 2019
by
Anith Mathai
(1) Can you do without moving eDiscovery in-house? (2) How much do you need to move in-house? (3) Does everyone see that it’s necessary? (4) Which eDiscovery software should you use?
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14 October 2019
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Anith Mathai
The 3 steps: (1) Your data is uploaded into the Cloud, (2) Your data is processed, (3) You get to label and tag the files you've uploaded.
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05 October 2019
by
Anith Mathai
Essential features: (1) Inbuilt OCR, (2) Advanced searches, and (3) Quick tags. Non-essential features: (1) Machine learning, (2) Data visualization, and (3) Audio transcription.
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05 October 2019
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Anith Mathai
Essential features: (1) Inbuilt OCR, (2) Advanced searches, and (3) Quick tags. Non-essential features: (1) Machine learning, (2) Data visualization, and (3) Audio transcription.
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09 September 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Cloud eDiscovery. (2) Saveable searches. (3) 'Quick' tags. (4) Control over permissions and users. (5) Secure 'production' sharing.
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05 September 2019
by
Anith Mathai
Slop Searches help 'loosen' your eDiscovery search. They tell your software that it's okay if your search keywords aren't right next to each other. Or even that they don't have to be in any particular order...
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03 September 2019
by
Anith Mathai
File families are groups of associated files. And splitting up these 'families' in eDiscovery can spoil your data. Here's how to solve the problem...
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03 September 2019
by
Anith Mathai
1) PST: A group of emails. 2) MSG: A single email. 3) EDB: an email database on a server. 4) OST: Offline emails, 5) EML: A single non-Outlook email. 6) MBOX: A group of non-Outlook emails.
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31 August 2019
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Anith Mathai
The MSG format is what Microsoft Outlook uses to store single email messages. But there are custom MSGs that your eDiscovery software may not recognize. Here's what to do...
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16 August 2019
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Anith Mathai
PDFs are best for sharing, DOCXs for editing, and TXT/RTFs for when you need to jot down notes.
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04 August 2019
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Anith Mathai
'Stemming': Trimming your keyword down to its root (or stem) and searching for variations of this root. It keeps eDiscovery searches flexible, so you're more likely to find the data you need.
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31 July 2019
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Anith Mathai
Understand the pricing options: (1) Pay for each eDiscovery feature, (2) Pay for initial uploads (3) Pay for max uploads, (4) Pay for a fixed amount of storage space.
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16 July 2019
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Anith Mathai
Show them how much easier it'll make their lives: They'll (1) Work quicker and better, (2) Work from anywhere, (3) Collaborate easily, (4) Learn how to use the software in minutes.
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05 July 2019
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Anith Mathai
Don't ask for 'The best eDiscovery software.' Instead, ask for 'The best eDiscovery software for small law firms.' Either way, you'll get great software. But with Qn.2, you'll save a bunch of cash in the process.
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05 July 2019
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Anith Mathai
1) Not systematically collecting and preserving data. (2) Not valuing your client's budget. (3) Not protecting your data. (4) Not knowing how to use eDiscovery software.
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29 June 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Text snippets, (2) Tags, (3) 'Advanced’ searches, (4) Production logs, and (5) In-software production sharing.
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18 June 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Paying more than $10 a month, (2) Unpredictable eDiscovery bills, (3) Not in the Cloud, (4) Not SaaS, (5) Hard to use
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09 June 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Do I need specialized eDiscovery software? (2) How much will it cost? (3) Is it easy to use? (4) Where will it store my data?
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05 June 2019
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Anith Mathai
ESI like Word documents, PDFs, and emails simplify and speed up eDiscovery. Use these tips to make the most of them.
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31 May 2019
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Anith Mathai
The best eDiscovery software lets you (1) Access your files - whenever, from wherever, (2) Use team-focused eDiscovery tools, (3) Choose who does what with your data, (4) Share data securely.
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20 May 2019
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Anith Mathai
Both TIFFs and PDFs are fine for eDiscovery 'productions.' But PDFs are newer, more secure, and have better features.
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12 May 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Store eDiscovery data in the Cloud, (2) Upload and review fewer files, (3) Learn to use your eDiscovery search engine, (4) Tag and organize files, (5) Ask for a 'managed' review if needed.
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06 May 2019
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Anith Mathai
1) Drag-and-drop uploads, (2) Fast processing, (3) Inbuilt OCR, (4) A master password list, (5) Inbuilt 'production' sharing, (6) 'managed' reviews.
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29 April 2019
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Anith Mathai
Does your vendor: (1) Have a clear pricing plan? (2) Make it easy to sign on? (3) Have simple, intuitive software? (4) Tailor their software to small law firms? (5) Protect your data? (6) Have excellent tech support?
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25 April 2019
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Anith Mathai
Get the right eDiscovery software and you can take on larger cases, keep client data safe, work faster (so you'll never miss a deadline), and cut costs.
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17 April 2019
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Anith Mathai
With GoldFynch, (1) It takes just minutes to sign up, (2) It's so intuitive you'll learn how to use it in minutes, and (3) Its pricing is so much simpler than with other eDiscovery applications.
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03 April 2019
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Anith Mathai
Common eDiscovery questions, answered -- Do I need eDiscovery software? Can I afford it? Should I be tech-savvy? Will my data be safe? Can I upload large cases?
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28 March 2019
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Anith Mathai
To cut eDiscovery costs, (1) Review fewer files, (2) Move your data into the Cloud, (3) Subscribe to an eDiscovery service (don't buy eDiscovery software), (4) Find a cost-effective eDiscovery application.
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24 March 2019
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Anith Mathai
Overwhelmed by eDiscovery? (1) Start using 'Software as a Service' [SaaS], (2) Find a 'Managed Review' team, (3) Hire eDiscovery pros for the tough cases, (4) Re-evaluate your eDiscovery software.
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14 March 2019
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Anith Mathai
Small law firms are shocked that they can now compete with larger firms. The secret? eDiscovery applications like GoldFynch, that use the Cloud and make smart tech choices.
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07 March 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Using intuitive eDiscovery software, (2) Finding software that does the 'basics' well, (3) Buying an eDiscovery service, not software, (4) Outsourcing data security, (5) Finding simple-but-fair pricing.
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03 March 2019
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Anith Mathai
Many firms forget that eDiscovery is the detective-work of uncovering the 'story' of your case. So, find software that's (1) Cloud-based, (2) Quick to set up, (3) Easy to use, (4) Scalable, and (5) Affordable.
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24 February 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Do it in stages, (2) Store your data in the Cloud, (3) Learn how to use eDiscovery tools, (4) Get the right eDiscovery software.
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17 February 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) You'll start storing data in the Cloud, (2) You'll stop buying software and start using a software services instead, (3) You'll learn to use new tools, (4) You'll learn to use metadata.
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10 February 2019
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Anith Mathai
Here's how to find eDiscovery software with which, (1) It takes just 5 minutes to get started, (2) You can work from anywhere--home, office, airport, etc., (3) Everything is intuitive, (4) Pricing is simple, (5) Bills are predictable, and (6) Help is just a phone call away.
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01 February 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Don't I need to be tech-savvy to use the Cloud? (2) Will my data stay private? Will it be safe? (3) What if I get cut off from my data? (4) Who's overseeing all of this? Are there rules in place?
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27 January 2019
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Anith Mathai
To run the best searches, (1) Get the right eDiscovery software, (2) Learn how to build a powerful 'advanced' search, (3) Learn to stay with the 'flow' of eDiscovery
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19 January 2019
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Anith Mathai
Produce files in their native format, if you can. Because you don't lose metadata. And it's quicker and easier to work with them. But if you have to produce PDFs, get the right eDiscovery software to minimize the damage.
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09 January 2019
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Anith Mathai
(1) Choose the right eDiscovery software, (2) Get the emails into your software, (3) Find, tag, and redact the emails you need, (4) Produce the emails and share your production.
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05 January 2019
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Anith Mathai
GoldFynch is powerful, intuitive, affordable, doesn't need new hardware/software, and has near-unlimited storage space.
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28 December 2018
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Anith Mathai
Large law firms invest in expensive private eDiscovery. Instead, use cost-effective Cloud eDiscovery to protect your data from hackers and accidental security breaches.
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21 December 2018
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Anith Mathai
With the right eDiscovery software, you'll (1) Never miss crucial information, (2) Never repeat a search, (3) Protect bonus email info, (4) Stay organized, (5) Store as many emails as you want, (6) Upload files easily
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16 December 2018
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Anith Mathai
How will eDiscovery help my firm? Do I need eDiscovery software? How do I find it and how much will it cost me? Can someone handle eDiscovery for me?
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10 December 2018
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery pros are specialists in eDiscovery. Usually with a background in information science and law. But if you can't afford one yet, a good first step would be to simplify eDiscovery by finding easy-to-use software.
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06 December 2018
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Anith Mathai
Expensive, well-marketed software might catch your eye. But they're usually designed for larger firms. Instead, find a simpler, more affordable new-generation eDiscovery application.
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25 November 2018
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Anith Mathai
To save money on eDiscovery, (1) Review less data, (2) Use technology to your advantage, (3) Get help reviewing files, (4) Use Cloud eDiscovery
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25 November 2018
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Anith Mathai
It's better to rent your eDiscovery software. It's much less work, your data is safer, and you can pay as little as $10 a month.
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16 November 2018
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Anith Mathai
(1) Get to know your clients, (2) Help them set up good eDiscovery systems, (3) Think about the technical stuff, (4) Stay focussed on the 'flow' of eDiscovery, (5) Stay up-to-date with eDiscovery news, (6) Keep re-evaluating your eDiscovery software.
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08 November 2018
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery data timestamps vary across time zones. So, when collaborating globally, use software that links case-times to your local time zone.
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01 November 2018
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Anith Mathai
Here’s how to get software that’s the right fit for your firm: (1) List the features you’ll need; (2) Look for software -- use per-GB rates to compare prices; (3) Reassess your software every year
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27 October 2018
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Anith Mathai
Badly designed eDiscovery software causes problems. Solve these problems by choosing this next-generation eDiscovery application.
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21 October 2018
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Anith Mathai
With the latest eDiscovery applications, (1) The software is highly cost-effective, (2) Your bills are predictable, (3) You can work from anywhere, (4) You don't need an IT team to keep things going.
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15 October 2018
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Anith Mathai
For cost-effective eDiscovery, make sure your software (1) Has the latest search engine, (2) Is in the Cloud, (3) Does more than just one thing.
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05 October 2018
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Anith Mathai
Need a better way to store, search and organize your documents? Use a simple, cost-effective eDiscovery application.
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25 September 2018
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Anith Mathai
Paying' per GB' of data for eDiscovery seems fair. But sneaky eDiscovery providers often tack on a bunch of extra GBs and charge for those. Instead, get fixed-volume pricing, but with a per-GB rate as reference.
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17 September 2018
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Anith Mathai
Use GoldFynch's PST Viewer to open PST files. It's quick, easy-to-use, and free! And it's better than opening it in your own Microsoft Outlook, because Outlook may modify metadata.
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10 September 2018
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Anith Mathai
(1) The Cloud is the best place for your data, (2) Each case has a story, (3) Each case is built on well-crafted 'advanced' searches, (4) For repeat clients, maintain high eDiscovery standards, and (5) eDiscovery is what the courts say it is.
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06 September 2018
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Anith Mathai
While many eDiscovery providers struggle to compete in local markets, GoldFynch harnesses the Cloud and SaaS to transcend national and geographical boundaries.
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04 September 2018
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Anith Mathai
Navigating through data contained in PST, MBOX, ZIP, EML and similar file types in GoldFynch has been streamlined.
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03 September 2018
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Anith Mathai
Learn what native files are and how changing a file from its native format can affect the ediscovery production process and govern the way your law firm collects data from clients and custodians.
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27 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
How much data will there be? Where is it stored? Do I have automatic OCR? How will I handle duplicate files? What are my search terms? What is the 'story' of my case? Will I be able to redact text? How will I be sharing productions? Etc.
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27 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
(1) Fine-tune keyword-searches, (2) Make Advanced Searches, (3) Test your searches, (4) Focus on the 'story' of your case, (5) Cooperate with opposing counsel
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19 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
Zero-byte files often pop up during the eDiscovery process. Find out where they come from and how to deal with them
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13 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
(1) Work with opposing counsel, (2) Get rid of unnecessary files, (3) Protect metadata, (4) Keep files in their original format, (5) Don't separate emails and attachments, (6) Test your search terms, (7) Ask for help when you need it
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09 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
Some eDiscovery applications are better than others. Use these 8 tips to find powerful-but-affordable software for your small law firm.
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07 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
(1) Not understanding eDiscovery, (2) Being disorganized, (3) Losing the 'flow' of eDiscovery, (4) Uploading too many files, (5) Not preserving metadata, (6) Poor search technique, (7) Not asking for help, (8) Choosing the wrong eDiscovery software.
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06 August 2018
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Anith Mathai
Federal agencies struggle to cope with FOIA demands, but there is a solution: Re-purpose affordable eDiscovery software that is designed to help gather, sort through, and release data - quickly and easily.
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31 July 2018
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Anith Mathai
The latest eDiscovery applications are surprisingly easy to use. Sign in like you do with email, search like you do with Google, store data like you do with Dropbox, and best of all -- let other people handle the tech stuff!
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23 July 2018
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Anith Mathai
Law firms in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland and more are now partnering with each other -- using the power of Cloud technology.
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17 July 2018
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Anith Mathai
Thorough email searches can be crucial for your legal cases. Make sure your discovery platform's search engine isn't missing critical emails.
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12 July 2018
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Anith Mathai
Attorneys today need to be able to access their data from anywhere. And with the latest Cloud eDiscovery software, this is both possible and affordable.
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11 July 2018
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Anith Mathai
Ediscovery wird erschwinglich. Aber die Entscheidung, welche Software verwendet werden soll, ist immer noch schwierig. Stellen Sie sich diese 4 Fragen und sparen Sie Ihrer kleinen Kanzlei Zeit und Geld
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05 July 2018
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Anith Mathai
Good eDiscovery software helps you cut costs, free up wasted time, compete with larger firms, and keep up with the latest technology.
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27 June 2018
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery costs have dropped! So your small law firm can now afford the best eDiscovery. Just use a new-generation eDiscovery app and follow these best practices: (1) Find an app that makes uploading easy (2) Learn how to protect your metadata (3) Host your files in the Cloud (4) Learn to make 'advanced searches' (5) Share 'productions' via your eDiscovery app.
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14 June 2018
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Anith Mathai
Respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) demands by repurposing a next-generation eDiscovery app. It'll help you gather, sort through, and release your data -- quickly and affordably.
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02 June 2018
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery providers often charge separately (1) To store your data, (2) For each user (3) To process files (4) To produce files. Instead, find a provider who charges only one fixed, up-front, affordable fee.
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29 May 2018
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery is manageable if you (1) Understand the process. (2) Keep up with new eDiscovery laws (3) Handle data the right way. (4) Understand the Cloud. (5) Learn how to choose good eDiscovery software.
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25 May 2018
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Anith Mathai
Ask these 4 questions to keep eDiscovery budgeting under control: (1) How much help do I need? (2) How much will I be paying? (3) What will I be paying for? (4) Where will my data be stored?
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18 May 2018
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Anith Mathai
Courts regularly pass rulings that set eDiscovery best practices. And your small law firm needs to know about them to survive and grow. Here's a quick primer to help you get started.
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17 May 2018
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Anith Mathai
Got too many eDiscovery documents to review? With a 'managed document review,' experienced attorneys help you review files quickly and thoroughly while saving you money. Which makes it much easier to grow your small law firm.
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02 May 2018
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Anith Mathai
Follow these steps to access and learn to use the search features of GoldFynch to find text in a PDF, find text in multiple PDFs, or find PDF files within your case structure. Also learn how to review and save search results.
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16 April 2018
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Anith Mathai
When you 'produce' eDiscovery files in GoldFynch, they're usually stored as encrypted ZIP files on special 'production' servers, for no extra charge. But we're now going to shift these production ZIP files into your GoldFynch case Cloud-storage instead.
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02 April 2018
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Anith Mathai
Share a finished 'production' through GoldFynch via email or with a unique link
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29 March 2018
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Anith Mathai
Many small and solo law firms assume that because their cases are small, they don't need eDiscovery software. Here's why that's wrong, and what you can do about it.
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21 March 2018
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Anith Mathai
Ireland is embracing eDiscovery. But small law firms can't afford expensive software. The answer? GoldFynch - a simple, affordable eDiscovery app that anyone can learn to use.
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21 March 2018
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Anith Mathai
Does eDiscovery seem too complicated? Well, it isn't. The trick is to ease into it. Here's how. And you don't need to be an IT pro to do it.
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14 March 2018
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Anith Mathai
Searching your eDiscovery files for a specific phrase is tricky. GoldFynch's 'sloppy search' feature lets you loosen (and broaden) your search to get better results.
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01 March 2018
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Anith Mathai
Forgot to tag email attachments and ZIP files? They're easy to miss. Now, GoldFynch catches those misses with its new 'tag propagation' feature.
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27 February 2018
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Anith Mathai
It's simple to move files and folders around in your GoldFynch case. Here's how in 5 simple steps.
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17 February 2018
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Anith Mathai
Most eDiscovery providers use 'per GB' pricing to charge for their software. Because it seems more flexible. But 'fixed volume' pricing is actually simpler, more transparent, and (with a little tweaking) just as flexible. This post explores what these pricing strategies are, and which one is better for your small law firm.
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15 February 2018
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Anith Mathai
Your eDiscovery app's 'search' feature is a powerful tool. You can find documents that have a keyword you're after, and you can combine keywords for a more thorough search. Here's what you need to know to make the best searches.
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15 February 2018
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Anith Mathai
Need to share eDiscovery emails? Here's how: (1) Export and put them into your eDiscovery app. (2) Find and tag relevant emails. (3) Produce and share the emails.
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08 February 2018
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Anith Mathai
Traditional email apps make email eDiscovery clunky (and in some cases, impossible). The simple solution? Get a powerful-but-affordable eDiscovery app. Here's why.
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29 January 2018
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Anith Mathai
Using an email app (like Outlook) for email eDiscovery? Oops. You'll need an eDiscovery app, instead. Let's see why, using the simple example of bulk-tagging emails.
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13 January 2018
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Anith Mathai
Want to cut eDiscovery costs? Upload (and 'produce') fewer files. Use these simple tricks to save money, work faster, and get more billable hours.
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01 January 2018
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Anith Mathai
GoldFynch 2018
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29 December 2017
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Anith Mathai
To control eDiscovery pricing: Find (1) Cloud-based software, (2) With only the essential features you'll need, (3) With transparent and up-front pricing.
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28 December 2017
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Anith Mathai
What is the Cloud? How does it cut eDiscovery costs? Is it safe? And where can you get Cloud-based eDiscovery?
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16 December 2017
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery creates a new set of ethical standards. And small law firms need to rise to the challenge. Here's a checklist for collecting, using and protecting your eDiscovery data.
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15 December 2017
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Anith Mathai
If your small law firm doesn't have specialized software, you're wasting precious billable hours. Here's why, and what you can do about it.
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10 December 2017
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Anith Mathai
There are many eDiscovery apps to choose from. But what matters is the strategy you use to build your case. Tap into the ‘flow’ of eDiscovery, and it’ll lead you to the right app for your firm.
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03 December 2017
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Anith Mathai
When done right, eDiscovery can save you money. Here are 5 tips for keeping eDiscovery cheap.
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28 November 2017
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Anith Mathai
There are a lot of eDiscovery apps out there. Many are unnecessarily complicated. And even fewer are affordable. So, here are 4 things to keep in mind when choosing your software.
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27 November 2017
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Anith Mathai
eDiscovery is complicated and (usually) expensive. But there's a new generation of cheaper, faster apps, for small law firms. Here's how to get one . . .
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09 November 2017
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Anith Mathai
Need affordable eDiscovery? Get an app that processes files for free and hosts them on the Cloud. Otherwise, you’ll end up paying too much
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25 October 2017
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Anith Mathai
Metadata is 'data about data,' and all computer files have it. But what does that mean? Why is it such a big deal? And how is it relevant to an attorney like you? This post explains all.
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28 September 2017
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Anith Mathai
A Production Log is an itemized record of the produced documents. This article details this new feature, in addition to the ability to convert tags to 'quick codings'.
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16 August 2017
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Anith Mathai
That’s two separate searches. One search to find emails from that client. And the other to narrow down those emails to the ones from last month. GoldFynch’s *Intelligent Search* feature helps combine these two searches and save time. Here’s how:
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15 August 2017
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Anith Mathai
Ediscovery (i.e. 'electronic' discovery) is the process of collecting, sharing, and searching electronically stored information (ESI).
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08 August 2017
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Anith Mathai
Most small law firms download and mail/email their finished ‘productions.’ But this isn’t the best (or safest) way to do things. Here’s why you need to find an ediscovery app that lets you share productions from within the app itself.
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01 August 2017
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Anith Mathai
One of the most powerful features of electronic discovery (e-discovery or eDiscovery) is the 'advanced search.' Here, we explore how advanced searches work and how you can make the most of them.
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26 July 2017
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Anith Mathai
When you finish working on a case and produce it, GoldFynch creates a zip file of that production. And now it's super easy to share this file, right from the GoldFynch interface. No need to waste time downloading and emailing it.
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25 July 2017
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Anith Mathai
Businesses today talk to each other through email. So, your clients are bound to come to you with PST files. What are they? And what do you do with them? Read on to find out.
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19 July 2017
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Anith Mathai
How much should your small law firm be spending on ediscovery? In this article, we look at the the difference between the Ferrari and the Chevrolet Corvette, and what it can teach us about choosing ediscovery software.
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01 July 2017
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Anith Mathai
Advanced’ searching is about making a highly specific search. So, is your eDiscovery software's search engine 1) Able to handle complex searches, 2) Easy to use, 3) Fast, 4) Able to save/share searches
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27 June 2017
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John Ding
With our most recent update to GoldFynch, the ability to search by file extension has been added! In addition, improvements have been made to filetype searching.
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07 June 2017
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Anith Mathai
Ediscovery is becoming affordable. But deciding which software to use is still tough. Ask yourself these 4 questions and save your small law firm time and money
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06 June 2017
by
Anith Mathai
Is your firm using cloud-computing? If not, here’s why it’s the safest way to store your clients’ data.
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30 May 2017
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Anith Mathai
As a lawyer in a small firm, ediscovery can give you tools to improve your performance in 4 key ways.
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26 May 2017
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Anith Mathai
Don’t know about ediscovery? It’s the next big thing for small law firms. Here’s how it works and why you need it.
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25 May 2017
by
Anith Mathai
Perfect for small law firms: Get flexible ediscovery and still know exactly how much you’ll be paying every month.
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16 May 2017
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Anith Mathai
Landing big cases is a challenge for small and solo law firms. Here are some useful tips on how to get your next big client.
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10 April 2017
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Anith Mathai
We’ve switched over to Google Cloud Storage. Performance benefits improve uploading, downloading and file processing speeds. Google Cloud Storage provides us more security and auditing capabilities.
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24 February 2017
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Anith Mathai
Tags and codings are user defined labels to help organize files. This article explains how to use tags and codes in GoldFynch for review.
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17 January 2017
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Anith Mathai
If you don't need all the storage your plan provides. GoldFynch, billing is prorated, so pay only what you use by upgrading and downgrading your case.
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17 January 2017
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Anith Mathai
Unlike other ediscovery software, GoldFynch scales for large and small firms. Your firm can now use affordable ediscovery software for any case.
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20 December 2016
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John Ding
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is software that converts scanned documents into text files for searching. GoldFynch has OCR built in, unlimited and included in all plans.
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06 December 2016
by
John Ding
Ediscovery (electronic discovery) is collecting, sharing, and searching electronically stored information (ESI) – e.g. Word files, PDFs, emails, etc.
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11 October 2016
by
Ross Johnson
GoldFynch handles a large range of file types; the uploads progress window shows the upload status of files sent to GoldFynch.
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20 September 2016
by
Ross Johnson
Ediscovery production of files in GoldFynch is designed to be simple. It is handled by a production wizard that will walk you through all the steps.
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09 September 2016
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John Ding
We've created an Issues page to show error alerts.
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24 August 2016
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John Ding
iCalendar files (iCALs) and Virtual Contact Files (VCFs): now supported by GoldFynch.
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18 August 2016
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Anith Mathai
Use our password list to enter passwords for restricted files and GoldFynch will automatically find and use the right one when needed.
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20 July 2016
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Anith Mathai
Learn how to pay your monthly GoldFynch invoice in 3 easy steps.
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13 July 2016
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Anith Mathai
Many firms are shifting towards the cloud. Follow security best practices when using the Cloud.
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13 July 2016
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John Ding
Learn more about how Goldfynch lets you search for emails using the ‘subject’, ‘to’, ‘cc’ or ‘bcc’ email fields (email meta data).
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25 June 2016
by
Ross Johnson
With Case Sharing, you now have the ability to open a case in one account and share it with another user in a different account.
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01 May 2016
by
John Ding
Take advantage of GoldFynch's date identification capabilities to search for documents via date ranges. It can identify many different date formats.
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19 April 2016
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Anith Mathai
Documents can be reviewed quickly by clicking Next Document or Previous Document while in Doc View.
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13 April 2016
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John Ding
Redaction in GoldFynch refers to the process of removing sensitive information from a document prior to production. GoldFynch has multiple ways to redact.
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06 April 2016
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Anith Mathai
We’ve added HTML and TXT file formats to our existing arsenal of supported file formats.
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01 April 2016
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Anith Mathai
Pay for your GoldFynch cases securely with our Stripe credit card payment integration. Calculation of case billing is prorated on an hourly basis.
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29 March 2016
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Ross Johnson
Simply put, a load file is a really well organized text file. Load files are used by older software that still utilize legacy relational databases.
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13 March 2016
by
Ross Johnson
This article shows you how to export email from GMail.
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01 March 2016
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Anith Mathai
Structured Data is what we imagine big data is: rows of columns filled with values in a spreadsheet. Big data is also unstructured like in PDFs, Word, blogs, emails etc.
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29 February 2016
by
Anith Mathai
Our duplicate file detection system detects exact file duplicates already uploaded.
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29 February 2016
by
Anith Mathai
Latest updates to GoldFynch. Including duplicate detection, upload improvements and bulk tagging.
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21 February 2016
by
John Ding
If you have a .zip file you need to send to GoldFynch, drag and drop your .zip file into GoldFynch. It will unzip the file, and process all the files.
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15 February 2016
by
John Ding
Tags are short labels for files. Tags are useful for file review and production in GoldFynch.
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07 February 2016
by
Ross Johnson
“Snippets” are brief excerpts of a file that show up below the search results. The purpose is to provide context for your results within each document.
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29 January 2016
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John Ding
To upload whole folders to GoldFynch, drag ‘n drop the folder from your Windows explorer or Finder (Mac) window onto the files view in GoldFynch.
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22 January 2016
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Anith Mathai
E-Discovery or document review , are broad terms used to describe the collection of documents in an electronic format followed by a search for information within those documents.
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