Case Study: End-to-End Data Collection, Review, and Secure Data Remediation Workflow Using Everlaw and Sandline’s Forensics Consulting
A multi-national client engaged Sandline to support a sensitive matter in Europe, requiring the defensible collection, analysis, and secure deletion of targeted data. The data spanned mobile devices, laptops, and various cloud-based applications. The client required a workflow that complied with EU data privacy regulations while ensuring accuracy, speed, and complete auditability. The client needed […]
Case Study: Rapid Social Media Data Collection, Conversion and Review
A global manufacturing corporation faced a litigation dispute where key evidence existed across Facebook and Instagram posts, messages, comments, and video-linked content. The challenging nature of social media data, combined with a rush production deadline, required a partner capable of delivering consistent, defensible results at speed. Sandline stepped in. Using Sandline’s Data Collection Services and […]
Case Study: Coordinated Cross-Border Support for a Multijurisdictional Matter
An Am Law firm engaged Sandline to support a complex, multijurisdictional matter involving data collection, hosting, and review across both the United Kingdom and the United States. The engagement required precise coordination, strict compliance with regional data-handling requirements, and seamless alignment between teams operating in different jurisdictions. Sandline coordinated closely with UK and US counsel […]
Case Study: Targeted Digital Forensic Analysis in Labor & Employment Investigations
Client: Leading Labor & Employment Law Firm Services: Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Support Focus Area: Employee Misconduct & Trade Secret Misappropriation A premier labor and employment law firm engaged Sandline Global to assist in a series of sensitive investigations involving departing employees suspected of data theft and trade secret misappropriation. Historically, such “bad leaver” matters […]
Blog: The Power of Sandline’s Migration Engine
At Sandline, we’ve built our Migration Engine to give legal teams confidence when moving high-stakes projects into Sandline platforms like Everlaw or RelativityOne, two of the industry’s leading cloud solutions. With many legacy and on-premise platforms being sunset, now is the time to begin shaping migration plans that avoid rushed, last-minute transitions. Every Sandline migration plan is customized to your matter’s goals, workflows, and compliance requirements, ensuring precision and care from start to finish.
Hyperlinked Attachments in eDiscovery: Challenges, Best Practices, and What’s Next
By Anna Albraccio, Forensics Analyst The use of cloud-based platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace has changed the way files are shared, allowing for real-time collaboration and eliminating traditional size limitations. Despite the added benefits, they have created obstacles within eDiscovery. When users replace embedded attachments with hyperlinks, it becomes challenging to access, collect, […]
Case Study: Participant Presence Validation in Complex Slack Channel Histories
A Fortune 500 corporation was required to produce Slack channel communications to a government agency. The request was narrowly scoped to a specific date range, but some channels had a complex participant history — certain members had joined from the channel’s inception, while others left before the relevant messages were sent. The corporation’s legal team […]
My eDiscovery Reality Check
Alexandria Smith, Sales & Marketing Intern As an intern at Sandline, I came in thinking eDiscovery was just document review. I pictured myself spending hours scrolling through endless PDFs and organizing files day in and day out. But from my very first week, I realized how wrong I was. eDiscovery is strategic, tech-driven, and, honestly, […]
Coordinated Forensic Investigations in Joint Defense Groups
Joint Defense Groups (JDGs) are becoming increasingly common in complex litigation and regulatory matters. They allow multiple parties to collaborate on a unified defense strategy—sharing information, resources, and goals. For eDiscovery and forensic professionals, this collaboration introduces both opportunities and challenges. Successful coordination requires secure technology, defined roles, and rigorous planning. Here’s how forensic teams […]
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.