​Resolve E-Discovery Disputes Quickly

I am pleased to announce that effective July 2, 2019 I have moved my e-discovery mediation and arbitration practice to Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP, a Canadian law firm dedicated to performing intelligent, proportionate and cost-efficient discovery projects using advanced analytical techniques and technology. ​

E-discovery can be the most expensive aspect of civil litigation today. Most cases never get to trial, and the discovery process is critical to a determination of a fair settlement. Production obligations in most jurisdictions are based on assumptions derived from the 19th century, when a handful of papers constituted all the documentary evidence. Engaging a trusted and experienced third party neutral to help resolve e-discovery disputes is the fastest and least costly route. Contact me at Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP today to find out more.

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​Safeguard Judicial Independence in the Cloud

 Across Canada, governments are moving much of their IT infrastructures to the public cloud. There are many benefits, but also many pitfalls. Any organization that plans to migrate to the cloud should address concerns about security, privacy and cost. But judges have another consideration that is unique: independence. Very little has been written about the administrative independence of the judiciary, and how the use of technology can enhance - or threaten - that independence. For more than 30 years I have been working with the Canadian Judicial Council and courts across the country to develop policies that safeguard judicial independence and the appearance of independence. Please contact me here if your court needs help in finding the best path forward to cloud computing for your judges. 

For some of my published judicial work, see the Canadian Judicial Council's technology publication page here. (A 5th edition of the Blueprint for the Security of Judicial Information (2019) has been prepared for the Council but not yet authorized for publication.)