eDiscovery
Information is generated and stored electronically by almost every device we use in our daily lives. Understanding the ever-changing implications of the intersection of these digital footprints with today’s legal landscape significantly impacts how you approach and manage your case.
NorthStar navigates the complex landscape of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and electronic discovery with expertise in ESI consulting, forensics, processing, and review.
With years of industry experience and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving legal landscape, our extensive eDiscovery experience simplifies and streamlines ESI data collection, analysis, and document review for your team.
Trust NorthStar to guide you in expediting the identification and retrieval of critical data, empowering you to build or defend your case with confidence.
eDiscovery Consulting
In our rapidly evolving digital world, the sheer volume of electronic data generated daily is overwhelming. Effectively managing this data has become a critical part of business. During litigation, the challenge lies in efficiently identifying and extracting relevant information.
NorthStar’s eDiscovery consultants partner with you to identify potentially relevant data sources and partner with IT to ensure the data is preserved defensibly and in compliance with any litigation hold.
Our eDiscovery consultants support you throughout the discovery process, from early negotiations to court testimony. We assist with drafting\negotiating ESI protocols, discovery responses, and strategic plans to safeguard your interests. Our trusted team of consultants and technical experts provide ongoing, battle-tested guidance, ensuring you receive the critical data needed to prosecute/defend your case. Available for ESI negotiations, meet-and-confers, motion support, and technical advise, we advocate relentlessly for your position, ensuring the best outcome for your litigation.
Digital Forensics
IBM defines digital forensics as “the process of collecting and analyzing digital evidence in a way that maintains its integrity and admissibility in court.”
At NorthStar, we understand the importance of handling digital data with precision and care. Whether you require onsite or remote data collection from active devices or offline assets, our digital forensic specialists leverage cutting-edge technology to collect, process, and analyze Electronically Stored Information (ESI), including both visible and hidden data, across a wide range of sources, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, cloud storage, USB drives, deleted systems, webmail, enterprise platforms, collaboration tools, social media, and more.
With advanced encryption techniques, we maintain a defensible chain of custody for all collected data, ensuring reliability and peace of mind throughout the litigation process.
Data Processing & Analytics
Our eDiscovery consultants oversee the processing and review of collected data, utilizing keyword searches, predictive coding, and other advanced techniques to identify relevant information and efficiently cull irrelevant data.
Our project managers, combined with cutting-edge analytics technology, are able to quickly uncover key facts and data sets, empowering you to make timely and strategic decisions.
Managed Review
NorthStar offers end-to-end e-discovery management with a flat and transparent monthly pricing model, providing clients with predictable costs and comprehensive support throughout the process.
Using eXoBase.io, our cloud-based e-Discovery platform, we offer on-demand services for data processing, storage, review, and production, ensuring efficient and streamlined management of your electronic discovery needs. Designed for ease of use, it enables users to upload data and have it instantly available for search, review, and production tasks. The platform supports various export formats, including Native, PDF, and Image, facilitating seamless integration with in-house eDiscovery software. Additionally, eXoBase.io provides unlimited user access at no extra cost, along with features like instant foreign language translation to enhance the review process.
When it’s time to produce responsive data, the eXoBase.io platform offers flexible export options in a variety of formats, along with the ability to endorse records with Bates numbers and other branding elements.