Forensic or against?

Clients frequently ask what is the difference between a forensic collection and e-disclosure. In truth, the concepts of e-Disclosure / e-Discovery and forensic services have become muddied in recent years. This is often because eDisclosure firms add forensic technology capabilities or because forensic technology / investigations firms add eDisclosure services.

Unfortunately, it is often the case that neither side of the equation truly understand the requirements of the other and frequently there are times when companies like Millnet have been required to step in and replace forensic technology firms part way through an engagement.

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Call for backup

Freelance journalist Grania Langdon-Down has sent me an article entitled “Call for backup” published in the July edition of Solutions.

The article looks at how the process of forensic investigation works and how litigators go about finding the right firm for the job. Grania writes fluently on the subject and is kind enough to quote me in a couple of areas, so I will leave you to read the article at your leisure -

Call for backup, Solutions, July 2010 [as reproduced in The Law Society Gazette]