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Managing International E-Discovery with RelativityOne 8/14/2019
At Relativity Fest in London, FTI Consulting’s Wendy King spoke with Chris Dale of the e-disclosure information project about FTI offering Relativity across four continents. As most of our matters span multiple jurisdictions, this means we have a solution for clients that is scalable so they are able to focus on what they need to do without worrying about limits on infrastructure.
In Two Decades, E-Discovery Has Changed and Stayed the Same 8/13/2019
E-discovery is a continually changing practice. For approximately two decades now, it has played a tremendous role in shaping the legal world. As e-discovery’s influence and prevalence has grown over the years, the technologies, economics, processes and expertise around it have in many ways become unrecognizable to what they were in the early 2000s. Still, much about the field has also remained the same.
Solving Client Issues with Relativity Trace 7/9/2019
At Relativity Fest in London, FTI Consulting’s Brian Stuart and Glenn Barden spoke with Chris Dale of the e-disclosure information project about FTI’s use of Relativity Trace on behalf of clients.
Tips and Tricks for Streamlining Complex Cases 6/27/2019
E-discovery matters are more complex than ever before. While the legal industry now has access to powerful tools that can significantly reduce the time invested in manual processes, lawyers are at the same time facing exploding data volumes and an ever-growing spread of data sources and evidence types.
Client Service in Case Management: Q&A with Elizabeth Noble 6/25/2019
Senior Director Elizabeth Noble is an unsung hero. As a case manager for some of our largest and most complex e-discovery matters, she is a strategic driver for the backend work that ensures a case goes smoothly. We sat down with her for a discussion about her role, and the importance of case management in saving time and money in e-discovery.
Q&A: Chris Marks Talks Growth, Global Investigations and Mounting Regulatory Activity in Asia 6/20/2019
Chris Marks recently joined our Hong Kong office as a Senior Managing Director to help lead the Technology practice in Asia. Joining from a Big Four firm, Chris is an experienced e-discovery expert with more than 20 years working in complex cross-border litigation support, computer forensics, legal document review and digital investigations. Chris sat down with us to share his thoughts on his new role and how the Asian regulatory and legal landscape is evolving.
Cryptocurrency Regulation Round Up 6/18/2019
The regulation of digital currency markets in the U.S. and abroad remains foggy. Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have been vague regarding how tokens and crypto-based assets map to traditional securities. Clear guidance has not emerged. However, even in the absence of guidance, regulators are bringing forth enforcement actions against companies believed to have engaged in improper cryptocurrency operations.
The State of E-Discovery 2019 6/17/2019
This year’s State of E-Discovery report pulls from the latest economic, case law, and professional e-discovery and legal industries to paint a picture of an industry at an inflection point. With the information contained in it, you can make the strategic decisions you need to ensure you stay ahead of the e-discovery curve.
Alexa, Where’s My Data? 6/13/2019
The digital universe will explode to 40 trillion GB of data by 2020. The total Internet of Things market is forecasted to hit $520 billion in the next two years, and will account for at least 10 percent of the total digital universe. We’re talking 4 trillion GB of IoT data in the foreseeable future. All this data, and the ways in which it is collected, stored and secured is intersecting with the blending of corporate and personal worlds, raising important questions about data privilege, compliance and the future of digital forensics.
Form Follows Function: Negotiating the Second Request Process with Government Regulators 6/10/2019
There may be no process in the entire legal business fraught with more urgency than an HSR Second Request. Legal teams are expected to process, review and produce a large quantity of documents in only a few months. Failure to properly comply can result in significant delays. Because of this, there is an enormous temptation to begin the review the moment a Second Request is announced. This temptation, however, must be resisted until some key "gating factors" are negotiated with the government.
SEC Weighs in on Crypto Project, Offers Limited Guidance 6/9/2019
In early April, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued its first "no-action" letter regarding business use of blockchain-based digital assets. The letter was in response to a proposal from an air charter provider looking to launch a blockchain-based token platform to facilitate sales for air charter services. While the SEC’s response does offer some guidance, it outlines very restrictive conditions for the proposed program and is not particularly actionable for the broader business community.
Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme Investigations Continue Worldwide 6/6/2019
In March, news broke of fraud and money laundering charges brought against the leaders of the global, multi-billion-dollar OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. The story has continued to develop in months since, with arrests made and new information revealed about the extent of the damages that have followed in its wake.
TMT Boards Threaten 2020 Growth if they Ignore Data Privacy Today 5/31/2019
This year will see real progress in 5G network implementation, an expansion of the connected device marketplace, further adoption of applied AI and the advancement of ad-tech capabilities. These constituent parts will more noticeably converge and begin to firm up the long-term vision of global commerce, in which online platforms will have greater reach into the real world and the consumer’s data will fuel unprecedented insights and outcomes. In parallel with this push into the future, global Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) corporations will continue to struggle with data privacy regulatory risk.
Cryptocurrency Market Activity Signals Trends to Watch 5/28/2019
On April 2, Bitcoin mysteriously spiked to $5,000, reaching nearly five-month highs in just a 60-minute period. Some experts think this jump may be the beginning of a renewed surge in cryptocurrency value.
Digital Asset Protection Gains Momentum: Considerations for Insurers 5/24/2019
Insurance claims involving cryptocurrencies are on the rise. Today, the industry is not fully prepared for how to deal with them. These claims seem like familiar claims on the surface, but have incredible uniqueness due to the involvement of cryptocurrencies.
Revolutionising the Monitoring of Culture and Misconduct Risks and Related Investigations 5/1/2019
Intelligent use of modern techniques such as machine learning and predictive technologies enable risk and compliance functions to respond to today’s escalating expectations
As the trend continues, Texas has joined other states in the data privacy ring by introducing two privacy and data protection bills. Both bills are aimed at protecting personal information and holding companies accountable for data security.
Responding to Multiple Government Requests to Aid Multi-Billion Dollar Merger 4/10/2019
FTI Consulting’s client, one of the largest life sciences corporations in the world, was responding to government requests in the US, Canada and Europe, relating to its multi-billion dollar merger with a US-based corporation. As trusted advisors to the client, FTI’s M&A and competition investigation experts were ready to help.
Tracing Crime on the Dark Web 3/27/2019
Given its lawlessness, complexity and lack of transparency, monitoring the Dark Web requires expertise and experience. It is often difficult for organisations due to a lack of highly skilled resources and skillset they typically have available. Instead, companies would be better served by working closely with a technology provider who can provide the relevant support along with assistance in closely monitoring the Dark Web for relevant data using specialist tools and techniques.
Spear Phishing: Carefully Targeted, Extremely Damaging and Fast Increasing 3/27/2019
As spear phishing becomes sophisticated and widespread it’s essential that organisations take a multi-layered approach to protecting themselves. This means buying in expertise in staff training, cyber security and monitoring from an external source that specialises in this growing risk.