At most small and medium law firms, you won’t find a litigator who is truly well-versed in the minutiae of eDiscovery from a legal and/or technical perspective. Typically, I’ve seen that eDiscovery (and anything “legal tech” in general) goes to a younger associate who is savvy with computers. But if you are leading complex litigation
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Corporate Legal Teams: Stop Paying for eDiscovery
eDiscovery is an unavoidable part of modern litigation and regulatory response, but for many corporate legal teams, it’s also an uncontrollable cost center.
What starts as a straightforward matter can quickly spiral into six- or seven-figure discovery bills. And often, the most significant portion of that spend is attributed to reactive workflows, inefficient collaboration…
Vendor Security: A Law Firm Non-Negotiable
In the legal industry, trust extends to every partner, platform, and provider in your litigation ecosystem. As law firms handle more confidential client data, robust internal controls are crucial, and the security of third-party vendors is equally essential to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
The Power of a Master Service Agreement: Why Law Firms Need Them
Time and efficiency are vital in litigation, and eDiscovery processes are complex. Particularly when preparing for litigation, every moment spent negotiating contracts is time not spent building their case. That’s why some firms work smarter by turning to their trusted eDiscovery Services vendor to develop a Master Service Agreement (MSA).…
Embracing Legal Technology and Innovation
Let’s face it, the legal industry has historically been slow to adopt new technologies. But the technology landscape keeps changing, and legal teams that don’t at least attempt to keep pace risk being branded “outdated” to clients. Legal technology has become a critical strategic imperative for law firms and legal departments aiming to work…
10th Anniversary: Q&A with the Proteus Founders
When Proteus Discovery Group was founded on January 1, 2015, the four co-founding partners also opened another business – MBCB Law Firm. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of both businesses, I sat down with the co-founders, Ray Biederman (CEO), Hamish Cohen (General Counsel), Sean Burke, and Jon Mattingly to chat about the companies…
The Critical Role of Security and Compliance for Legal Services Companies
Data breaches and cyber threats remain a constant concern, particularly for legal services companies, where the stakes are exceptionally high. Lawyers are entrusted with handling their clients’ most sensitive information, such as confidential communications, financial records, and intellectual property, making data security an imperative priority.
Mission Accomplished: SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance
This week, Proteus is pleased to announce a significant milestone: we have successfully achieved SOC 2® Type 1 compliance. This accomplishment underscores our ongoing commitment to data security and the protection of client information. The attestation is the result of extensive effort and collaboration across our organization. In this blog post, I will provide…
A Decade of Discovery: A Thank You to Our Clients
Friends,
As we mark the 10th anniversary of Proteus Discovery Group, I want to take a moment to reflect on and recognize Proteus’ growth achieved through the support and collaboration of our clients, partners, and team members.