Best practices on executing preservation and collection protocols with emphasis on forensically sound methods. Time is of the essence once the duty to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) arises. Failure to preserve can lead to loss of evidence, increased costs, and even sanctions. Unfortunately, lack of technical expertise and improper planning can have disastrous consequences, including spoliation claims. This webinar, led by computer forensics expert Matt Danner, will provide you with the steps you should immediately execute upon receiving a preservation request as well as best practices formulating an effective preservation and collection plan. Mr. Danner will offer insight on uncovering data blind spots as well as collecting ESI using forensically sound methods.

Key Points

• Common Practices and Terminology
• Evidence Preservation Triggers
• Forensic & Other Collection Methodologies
• Planning and Executing Collection Plans
• Handling Phones and Devices
• When to Stop and Call an Expert
• Case Examples
• Practical Takeaways

Legal finance plays an increasingly common role in high-stakes commercial litigation. No longer merely a tool of necessity for cash-strapped claimants, financing is used by sophisticated lawyers and their clients as a more efficient way to manage the cost and risk of both plaintiff and defense matters while also unlocking working capital for the firm or business.

This presentation draws on Burford Capital’s experience as the world’s largest provider of commercial litigation finance and its work with nearly 75% of the AmLaw 100, and provides a broad overview of key concepts as well as emerging trends and opportunities for firms and clients to leverage legal finance in ways that enhance success and fuel growth.

Key Points

• Defining litigation finance
• What’s driving the growth of litigation finance?
• Benefits of litigation finance
• How it works
• Case studies and trends