High-Speed, High-Stakes Premerger Notification HSR Collection
Sandline was engaged by a prominent AM Law 100 firm’s Southwest office to support a high-priority matter under the new premerger notification filing requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. These fast-paced
engagements focus on defensible, targeted data collections—primarily mailbox and file share data—for antitrust premerger review. This was the first in a series of HSR-related matters Sandline has supported, setting a strong precedent for future engagements with both the firm and their corporate clients.
Transforming Niche Symphony Data into a Reviewable Format
Faced with a complex, undocumented XML chat format that other vendors struggled with, a client turned to Sandline. Our team quickly identified the key data components and built a custom script to extract, transform, and convert the data into fully rendered RSMF files. Within 24 hours, the files were review-
ready and successfully loaded into Everlaw. The scripted workflow can be used for future projects, providing lasting value.
From HSR to FTC Structure: 2025 Antitrust Developments to Watch
At this year’s ABA Antitrust Section Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., industry professionals gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of antitrust regulation in the U.S. From procedural updates to constitutional questions surrounding agency structure, the event highlighted several key developments worth watching. New HSR Rules Moving Forward One of the most significant updates involved the […]
European Law Firm Achieves Massive Data Reduction
A European law firm faced an immense
regulatory challenge: their client needed to review and produce data from a starting universe of over 100TB. With strict deadlines and cost concerns, the firm turned to Sandline to rapidly reduce,
review, and produce the necessary data
while maintaining compliance.
How Advanced Analytics Drive Better Corporate Legal Decisions
In today’s data-driven world, corporate legal teams are increasingly turning to advanced analytics to navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions. From eDiscovery workflows to forensic investigations, leveraging analytics transforms how organizations manage legal risks, respond to litigation, and uncover insights hidden within vast datasets. Here, we explore how advanced analytics empower corporate legal departments […]
European Company Navigates GDPR Challenges
A European company facing litigation in
the U.S. needed to review and produce a
large volume of documents under tight
deadlines. Complicating matters, the
company had to ensure compliance with
GDPR while sharing data with its U.S. legal team.
Antitrust Preparedness: Leveraging eDiscovery for HSR Compliance
The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act is crucial in maintaining fair competition by mandating that parties to certain mergers and acquisitions file pre-merger notifications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). These filings enable antitrust reviews before transactions proceed. However, the HSR compliance process is complex, requiring meticulous attention to deadlines, documentation, […]
Universal Threading: Finding Meaning Across Multiple Platforms
By: Larry Gomez, Director of Engagement With the proliferation of text and chat messaging apps, individuals and businesses now rely on multiple platforms to communicate and collaborate. While this multi-platform environment has introduced convenience, it has also created a complex web of conversations that can be difficult to navigate and contextualize. Finding a reliable way […]
Efficient Internal Investigation with RAL in Review Center
Using custom analytics and RelOne‘s new assisted learning tool (RAL), Sandline‘s Review team successfully completed an internal investigation review ahead of schedule while only reviewing 55% of the document set. This innovative workflow not only ensured a high recall rate but also significantly reduced review costs. Challenges The project presented several key challenges. First, the […]
How Project Management Shapes Your Choice in an eDiscovery Provider
Choosing the right eDiscovery provider is about more than just expertise in technology and data processing; it’s about finding a partner who can manage projects with a strategic vision. Effective eDiscovery hinges on project management and their people, processes, and technology working in unison. For both buyers and providers of eDiscovery services, understanding the depth […]