The article below outlines case studies relating to various decisions reached in US courts relating to the eDiscovery process. These decisions provide a roadmap of best practices that the US courts concluded last year. Although issues like those mentioned in the article have not been as evident in Irish courts, it is certain they will be over the coming years with the advancements in the eDiscovery industry in Ireland. The case... read more

The article below outlines how 2011 has influenced the cloud computing industry in Ireland. 2011 was certainly a poignant year for this industry. GEON Legal Solutions are currently making use of cloud computing and see it as a very positive and promising industry in Ireland. A report created by Microsoft estimates that by 2014 the cloud computing industry could be worth €9.5bn and could employ up to 8600 people. Cork in particular is becoming a major... read more

All the team at GEON would like to wish our clients a very Happy New Year. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and business throughout 2011 and we look forward to a continued, prosperous working relationship in 2012.  We have worked hard to maintain a high quality relationship with our clients and are committed to providing a service that we are confident will satisfy your needs. Your feedback is a valuable part of our business and any comments/queries... read more

Cloud Computing continues to grow and is becoming a critical element for the future of the IT industry. According to CISCO's Tech Watch 2012 report "2012 will be a year of technology 'trade offs' and compromise set against a backdrop of volatile economic conditions." The No.1 priority for the IT industry going into 2012 along with remote access, security and mobile device support is cloud computing. It is anticipated that by 2015 cloud computing will overtake... read more

It is certain that cloud computing is the way forward but not all IT firms are equipped to move to the cloud. There is still some confusion surrounding the term which can deter people and there is also the general consensus that cloud computing is a cheaper alternative which is not always the case. However, the country is currently investing in and promoting cloud computing which is hoped will clear up the unease and confusion and improve the country's growth and... read more

eDiscovery guidelines have now been published by the New York State Bar Association. The guidelines are based on commercial litigation and include information that will prove useful when issues surrounding file preservation and preparing requests and holds come into play. There are also guidelines on spoilation and document retention which tend to be an especially pressing matter among solicitors. Although the document is US based the guidelines certainly prove useful for... read more

Whether you use an iPhone, iPad, Tablet etc, consumerisation of mobile devices is a business trend overtaking law firms like no other technical advance since the fax machine. With this advance, however, comes serious security and compliance issues associated with confidential information. Weak security of mobile devices can result in the spread of a virus throughout the firms network. Loss of devices may result in unauthorised access to a firms network which could prove detrimental. A... read more

The EDRM acts as a set of guidelines to follow for the search, retrieval and production of ESI (Electronically Stored Information) within the larger electronic process. It was created as a means to address the lack of standards and guidelines in the eDiscovery market. Traditionally, the lifecycle of electronic data during the litigation process has been very disjointed with different parties used for each step (steps evident in the image below). This has meant data has been handled by multiple... read more

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Read about our most recent news, software updates, new service offerings and upcoming events. May 2011 January 2011 September 2010 March 2010  For the printable version click here, December 2009 For printable version click here  ... read more

GEON Legal Solutions would like to sincerely thank all of those who attended our Educational and Networking Seminar 2011, ‘eDiscovery – Are you ahead of the game?’ Your continued support means a lot to us. The seminars proved to be a great success. It gave attendees a useful insight into the rules and regulations concerning eDiscovery trends in the US, UK and Ireland together with new technologies and software that can greatly reduce the cost of your litigation. The aim of... read more

As an authorised valued partner, GEON Legal Solutions were invited to attend this year’s AccessData International Partner Event. Our representatives attended the conference which was established as a means of finalising the merge between CT Summation and AccessData, as well as providing a medium for which industry experts could meet and interact with their peers from around the world. People working with AccessData attended from Asia, Austrialia, USA, Canada, Europe and the... read more

GEON is extremely excited to announce that CT Summation and AccessData are now one single company – AccessData Group LLC. Together the complementary companies focus their attention on delivering the first true end-to-end eDiscovery software solution capable of addressing all phases of the discovery process seamlessly, from litigation hold to trial. The reach of the new AccessData Group will be unparalleled, encompassing the broadest set of solutions in the eDiscovery marketplace and... read more

A member of the GEON staff team has recently undergone Trial Director Suite training, he has completed the selective programme and gained exceptional results and is now certified by inData to relay his ability to our clients in real-world litigation settings.  The presentation allows you to respond quickly and efficiently to questions from opposing counsel by calling up any document you need for mediation, to witness testimony, and effectively holds the jury’s attention during... read more

We are delighted to finally release our brand new website. Our modified page better assists in providing information about our services, and contains both support and training to help easily guide you through the use of AD Summation within your firm.  The new online support hosts a number of audio visual demonstrations showing users step-by-step instructions on using particular areas of AD Summation, as well as numerous uploadable files... read more

CT Summation have set up a resellers advisory board in an effort to work closely with their valued reseller channel. This board is comprised of 12 of the leading resellers from all over the world. Eugene O’Neill, Managing Director of GEON Legal Solutions, was one of the appointed members. This diverse group selected represents a wide range of geographic locations, business models and company sizes, enabling CT Summation to obtain timely feedback on future product plans and strategic... read more

A representative from GEON Legal Solutions attended this years LegalTech Conference. The conference has established itself as the leading conference for people working in the legal and technology field globally. While there were few Irish in attendance we met with colleagues working within the industry from all over the world -Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the UK. The aim of attending the conference was to ensure that Geon Legal can keep up to date with the industry and be aware of... read more

Rule 12 (1) of Order 31 of the Rules of the Superior Courts have traditionally governed all procedures in the High Court in relation to the discovery process in the Irish Courts. However, Order 31 has been amended by the Statutory Instrument No.93 of 2009 dated 22nd March 2009. S.I. No.93 of 2009 outlines that where an order for discovery includes Electronically Stored Information the court can order that the information is provided in searchable format or may order that an independent... read more

CT Summation, the premier provider of litigation workflow and eDiscovery solutions, was recognized by the readers of Law Technology News (LTN) with six 2009 Law Technology News Awards. The company received Gold Awards for its CT Summation Enterprise, Discovery Cracker, CaseVault Legal Services, WebBlaze and iBlaze offerings. With the addition of these six awards, CT Summation has received more than 45 legal and industry technology and “Reader’s Choice” awards since 1997.... read more