Case Study: Forensic Preservation in a High‑Risk Corporate Dispute
A U.S.-based industrial company operating in a highly regulated environment became involved in a legal dispute requiring the forensic preservation of data from an executive-issued laptop. Multiple parties and outside counsel were involved, necessitating a neutral, third-party digital forensic expert capable of executing a defensible and court-ready collection. The client needed to preserve digital evidence […]
Case Study: Sandline’s Custom Solution for Collecting and Converting Proprietary Platform Data into Review-Ready Format
A client needed to defensibly process and prepare a large dataset from a proprietary internal software platform for legal review. With no existing parsing tools available and a complex mix of structured records, embedded chats, direct messages, and externally stored attachments, the client required a custom-built processing solution that could deliver review-ready output for Everlaw—fast. The client’s […]
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, […]