Flex Discovery Solutions

Flex Discovery Solutions Case Study: Consultative Approach to E-discovery Project with Back-up Tapes

2010-09-08T09:12:00.002-05:00

Background

An international construction company abruptly ceases operation in certain states. Several contracts are left unfulfilled. The client is tasked with determining the cause of the shutdown and assessing the overall business damages incurred on entities holding outstanding contracts.

The Problem

The client was presented with 8 DLT Tapes Containing Approximately 450 Gigabytes of information from a point in time system wide backup. The backup contained Lotus Notes mailboxes and complete fileservers for accounting, sales and human resource departments. Due to the fact that the law firm was not familiar with the contents of the tapes, they initially submitted a keyword list that was extremely broad and would have returned “responsive” data at an estimated 85% of the total population.

The Common Solution

The most common way to deal with this project is to initially restore the entire tape collection. The cost for this process ranges from $200 to $700 per tape. After the data is restored, ESI processing is required for the entire population. In normal “data in/data out” scenarios, the data is ingested into conversion systems at or around $200 per source gigabyte. The potential cost for this phase after deduplication is around $75,000. Utilizing the initial, overly inclusive keyword list would have returned approximately 325 responsive gigabytes for processing into the client’s final database format. At the common cost of $450 per final processed “data out” gigabyte, this portion could easily have cost the client an additional $146,000.00. The total for the common solutions could have easily surpassed $220,000 and yielded a 325 gigabyte database, or 800,000 documents for review.

The Flex Solution:

Instead of the process recommended by other vendors, Flex consultants proposed an alternative processing path. Instead of starting the ESI conversion process after restoring the 8 tapes, entire 450 gigabytes, Flex utilized existing technology to index the entire tape set. At this point the client was able to perform high level searches on the entire document collection that numbered near 1 million documents. After a week of searching and analyzing this data, the client was able to narrow down the final responsive set to about 105 gigabytes, or 250,000 documents. This data was processed and load files were created for 2 separate review packages.

This alternative process saved our client approximately 75% of the estimated cost incurred utilizing the “common” approach. The Flex Solution also allowed for additional substantial cost savings on the document review phase of the project by yielding approximately 500,000 fewer documents for teams to review.

The timeline for completion of this project was 30 days.

Final Cost Comparison

Common Solution: $220,000 plus review of 800,000 documents
Flex Solutions: $ 50,000 plus review of 250,000 documents

The Flex Difference

This case study is one of many instances that illustrate the Flex Difference. We are not only another E-discovery vendor. We consult with our clients to identify their needs on a case by case basis and present them with solutions that yield predictive and controlled costs while providing all the information critical to proving and winning the case at hand.

For more information and specific references on this case study, Please contact Damon Sparks at dsparks@flexdiscovery.com

Flex Discovery Solutions Announces Newest Team Members in the Houston Office

2010-08-16T09:06:00.001-05:00

Flex Discovery Solutions continues to grow its Houston office and announces several key hires:

Mr. Shay Hanson has joined Flex Discovery Solutions as Senior Litigation Consultant. With six years experience in the litigation support/information management industry, Shay brings a great deal of knowledge and expertise to Flex. He has worked with numerous corporate and law firm clients on a variety of matters and consistently helps them to find creative and cost effective ways to improve results. Shay has earned a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas.

Mr. Kevin Nugent has joined Flex Discovery as Production Manager. For 19 years Kevin has managed some of the largest and most intense production centers in the industry. He has completed fast-paced and complex projects with teams of more than sixty personnel and in excess of 65 projects daily. Kevin studied Business Management at Texas A&M University.

Mrs. Toya Sims has joined Flex Discovery as Production Specialist. Toya has been in the litigation support/information management industry for five years. She has a variety of experience including EDD support such as Excel formatting, PST checks, QC, scanning, etc. She is A+ certified and has earned an Associates Degree in Electronics from ITT Technical Institute.

Mr. Josh Marshall has joined Flex Discovery as Customer Service Representative. Josh comes to Flex with three years sales experience and numerous sales awards. He has earned a BBA in Business Management and a BBA in Marketing from Sam Houston State University.

“We are truly thrilled to add such tremendous talent to the Flex team in Houston,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “Our clients are sure to benefit from our continued investment in our people and our depth of service and support.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Ukranian Company, FIM Group, Selects Flex Discovery

2010-06-15T16:24:00.002-05:00

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announces that it was selected by FIM Group to conduct a project in Kiev, Ukraine. Under the terms of agreement, Flex Discovery will provide consulting and information management services to FIM Group.

“This is a very exciting engagement for us,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “We have already had a team at FIM Group’s headquarters in Kiev and we look forward to providing services to them over the next several quarters. FIM Group is an outstanding group of people. We are thrilled and honored to have an opportunity to assist them. The fact that we have been entrusted by FIM Group on this very important engagement is further evidence of Flex Discovery’s success in being a recognized leader of legal information management services to the international community.”

Nataly Tchaikovska, Executive Director of FIM Group stated, “We are very happy to be working with Flex Discovery Solutions. After meeting with the Flex team, we are certain that we have made a great choice in working with them. We are confident that this is the beginning of a great relationship that will endure for years to come.” Daniel Rekrut, FIM Group’s Legal adviser on International Affairs added “The Flex team is extremely professional and efficient. Their assistance is invaluable to our ongoing successes as we navigate the challenges of working with the Unites States legal system.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

About FIM Group:
FIM Group of Companies is represented by two main divisions: FIM Group – an investment company and FIM Consulting Plus – consulting company providing services on project management. Please see www.fim.ua for more information.

Flex Discovery Solutions is selected as the exclusive e-discovery provider for Copy Source 1

2010-05-13T11:18:00.003-05:00

Flex Discovery Solutions Announces that it has been selected as the exclusive e-discovery provider for Copy Source 1

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announces that it has been selected as the exclusive e-discovery partner for Copy Source 1. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Flex Discovery will be the exclusive provider of e-discovery services to Copy Source 1 and its clients for the next three years. These services will include data collection, Early Case Assessment, e-discovery processing, and hosting.

“Over the years, we have evaluated quite a few companies, but haven’t found the right partner until now,” says Johnny Nguyen, Managing Partner of Copy Source 1. “We have found their expertise to be un-matched and the entire team at Flex has impressed us.” Lou Garcia, Managing Partner of Copy Source 1, added, “We knew we had to address our clients’ needs for e-discovery and we wanted to offer the very best. We believe we have found that in Flex Discovery.”

“This is a very exciting partnership for us,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “I am honored to have been selected by such a fine organization. The entire Flex team is truly looking forward to working with the Copy Source 1 team and their clients. Our e-discovery capabilities are among the best in the industry and this partnership expands our ability to continue to grow our market share and showcase our abilities to an even broader client base. Copy Source 1 is well known in the industry for its outstanding quality and unrivaled customer support. We are proud to have earned this partnership.”

Ramiro Vidaurri, Managing Partner of Copy Source 1 stated “this partnership allows us to approach the e-discovery market very confidently. We know that we have a partner who will be there to support our needs and to exceed our expectations.” Gilbert Ybarbo, Managing Partner of Copy Source 1, adds, “I speak for the entire team when I say that we are thrilled about our future with Flex Discovery Solutions.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

About Copy Source 1:
Copy Source 1 is a full service document management company. We provide support for clients engaged in litigation, as well as corporate entities searching for ways to gain better control of their paper and electronic documents. Visit our website at www.copysource1.com.

Flex Sponsors the HCPA CLE Tomorrow

2010-05-10T17:26:00.002-05:00

Flex is sponsoring the Houston Corporate Paralegal Association CLE tomorrow. Taylor Pullins, Esq., Vinson & Elkins LLP will present on ”Making the Case for Corporate Compliance Programs”.

A new Press Release by Digital Reef

2010-05-06T06:37:00.002-05:00

Digital Reef Partners with Flex Discovery for eDiscovery Projects

Companies bring Early Case Assessment software and expertise together to make eDiscovery faster and more cost-efficient

BOXBOROUGH, Mass., April 21, 2010—Digital Reef (www.digitalreefinc.com), a leading software provider of the first massively scalable and open solutions for eDiscovery and digital information governance, today announced a partnership with Flex Discovery Solutions, an eDiscovery and information management provider. The partnership will help law firms and corporate counsel to significantly lower the costs, mitigate risks and reduce time associated with eDiscovery through Early Case Assessment (ECA).

Corporate legal departments and law firms are faced by complex legal and IT issues that require both powerful analysis, reporting and litigation expertise. With this partnership, Flex Discovery will be able to bring the fastest technology solution to its legal clients, both in-house and corporate, to meet these significant and increasing demands. Flex Discovery chose Digital Reef’s Early Case Assessment application for its speed, sophisticated reporting and analytics as well as the visibility and control it brings to all aspects of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model within one scalable, integrated solution. Digital Reef’s ECA application and Virtual Governance Warehouse augments Flex Discovery’s solutions and gives the company the ability to handle its clients’ mounting volumes of data together with eDiscovery and ECA needs.

“Flex Discovery is an ideal partner for us given their deep experience and expertise in litigation support and readiness. We’re excited that they have selected Digital Reef as an offering for their client base and confident it will provide them with a powerful and effective technology solution. This also will allow us to expand our footprint in the marketplace,” said Larry D’Angelo, Vice President of Sales, Digital Reef, Inc.

“We take great pride in offering world-class, best-of-breed technology to our clients and I couldn’t be more pleased to offer a unique product like Digital Reef to our clients,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “Our clients are sure to benefit from the speed, ease of use, and cost effectiveness offered by the combination of Flex Discovery Solutions and Digital Reef.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

About Digital Reef

Digital Reef is a leading software provider helping corporations, law firms, and service providers with eDiscovery and Digital Information Governance. Both corporate and IT executives are challenged to find and manage the right information, at the right time necessary to respond to constant business demands such as government laws and regulations, corporate accountability and compliance, and IT digital file and storage policies. Using the industry’s most scalable and open Virtual Governance Warehouse, businesses can rapidly collect, analyze, and then govern information. Digital Reef gives businesses an unprecedented control of their information which can be derived from wherever it resides including emails, documents, repositories, and over 400 different types of files, including images. With Digital Reef, organizations have a standard, disciplined approach to continuously govern information for projects driven by Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, FTC false claims, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC risk assessments, FDA approvals, and internal IT policies for digital information security, retention, and file management. Enterprises and their law firms, services providers, and consultants across all industries rely on Digital Reef for the fastest way to transform un-managed information into valuable assets.

Founded in 2006, Digital Reef is headquartered in Boxborough, Mass. For more information call 978-893-1000 or visit www.digitalreefinc.com.

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New White Paper by Thomas Strachan, Esq. of Fulbright & Jaworski endorses Flex Discovery Solutions' approach to AFA's

2010-04-12T09:02:00.009-05:00

As you may already know, Flex Discovery Solutions provides Flex Plans (alternative fee arrangements "AFA's") to our clients. While it is not uncommon for law firms to provide AFA's, it is quite revolutionary for an e-discovery provider to offer them.

Accoring to a new White Paper, written by the Manager, Global Litigation Client Relations at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. “The bottom line is that many corporations are placing a great deal of pressure on law firms to cut costs and to be accurate in budgeting from the outset of a case. Law firms cannot afford to have their fees capped under an AFA while having open-ended obligations to their e-discovery services providers for myriad per-unit fees that are unknown at the beginning of litigation.”

The author, Thomas Strachan, Esq., comments "The good news is that there has been a shift in the supply and demand curves for e-discovery. While some of the established e-discovery providers have been slow to adapt to the changing market realities, other, newer providers are seizing the opportunity to create new business models for e-discovery. For example, Flex Discovery, headquartered in Houston, offers law firms advanced technology for processing e-discovery under a pricing model that gives firms the best of both worlds – low “all-in” fixed fees with an option to pay à la carte prices if that would result in lower e-discovery bills. While traditional vendors may resist the risk-sharing inherent in fixed fee e-discovery arrangements, they will have to meet the competitive challenge posed by these new entrants or face possible erosion of their customer base."

Read the entire White Paper at: http://flexdiscovery.com/downloads/changeslooming.pdf

Flex Discovery Solutions joins Blu Frog Energy and Alliance Business Solutions in the sponsorship of two riders in the BP MS 150

2010-03-26T15:41:00.000-05:00

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced that it is joining Blu Frog Energy and Alliance Business Solutions in its sponsorship of two riders in the BP MS 150, one of which is Flex Discovery President, Steven S. McNew.

The BP MS 150 is a two-day fundraising cycling ride organized by the National MS Society. This 180 mile journey is the largest event of its kind in North America. In 2009, the event raised more than $17 million for multiple sclerosis. The BP MS 150 is scheduled for April 17 and 18th.

“It is a real pleasure to be promoting such a phenomenal event. It is also humbling to be riding for such a great cause,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “We are fortunate to be in a position to sponsor two riders this year. I truly believe that companies have a duty to get involved in worthy causes and we are fortunate to be working with two great companies in our support of the BP MS 150; Blu Frog Energy (www.blufrogenergy/starling.com) and Alliance Business Solutions (www.alliancesbs.com). I encourage each of you to help those that are struggling with this terrible disease.”

About MS:
Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Today, new treatments and advances in research are giving new hope to people affected by the disease.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Click one of the links below to donate the funds needed

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/Steve.McNew
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/gboyd

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions, will present Case Study at ARMA’s 2010 Spring Conference

2010-03-08T15:32:00.004-06:00

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced that Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions will present a Case Study on Wednesday, April 28th 3:00 to 4:14 p.m.

The ARMA Spring Conference 2010 is a Records and Information Conference and Trade Show designed to highlight the best practices and newest technologies for Information Content professionals and service providers. This event will feature dynamic, creative sessions at all education levels across the vast spectrum of relevant topics for four tracks; RIM Basics, RIM Advanced, Case Studies, and Legal. Full event details can be found at http://conf2010.armahouston.org.

Mr. McNew will present a Case Study titled “Alternative billing changes more than your price: an examination of how it is changing the entire landscape of e-discovery for your benefit.” The General overview is as follows:

As the economy has changed, so has the e-discovery industry. Processes are more efficient, software is more powerful, hardware is more affordable, and your vendors should be passing these savings along to you. This doesn’t mean that prices should simply reduce. It’s much, much more than that. It’s about empowering you to demand a complete change of the status quo.

In this case study we will examine the current condition of the e-discovery industry. We will spotlight the “norms” that simply don’t work any longer. We will expose the real facts behind what your vendors tell you in order to keep you paying more and expecting less. And finally, we will showcase real-world, proven strategies to gain control over vendor performance, substantially decrease your costs, improve timelines, and ensure complete and total cost predictability. Times have changed. This case study will show you smart ways to change with them.

Please contact us for more information about how you can join this powerful session.

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

(2/10/10) Flex Discovery Solutions Acquires ImageWorks Digital Document Solutions; Houston Litigation Support Provider

2010-02-11T15:01:00.000-06:00

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announces the acquisition of Houston, Texas based ImageWorks Digital Document Solutions (ImageWorks). ImageWorks is a litigation support services provider to leading law firms and corporate counsel, both locally and nationally. The company announced that the acquisition is complete as of today and that ImageWorks will operate as Flex Discovery Solutions.

Flex Discovery Solutions will retain 100% of the current ImageWorks staff, including Stephen T. Silkwood, ImageWorks’ CEO and Co-founder, who will become a Vice President and executive team member. Mr. Silkwood has very deep and successful roots in the document management industry, having started with NightRider in Houston helping to grow that organization into the largest legal copy service in the United States. Following the successful sale of NightRider to IKON Office Solutions, Steve went on to serve many executive roles at IKON before launching ImageWorks, including Chief Operating Office of the Legal Document Services division which grew from $12M to $750M during his tenure.

To accommodate its expansion, Flex Discovery Solutions will now occupy suites 801 and 905 at 723 Main Street in Houston. Clients of ImageWorks will continue to receive the same great service, quality, and support in the areas of business document management and legal document management. The combination of ImageWorks and Flex Discovery Solutions also allows for significantly expanded discovery services including e-discovery processing, early case assessment, hosting, data collection, and document review (onshore and offshore).

Steven T. Silkwood, CEO and Co-founder ImageWorks stated, “We are excited to join Flex Discovery Solutions. We’ve been providing outstanding service to our clients for the past eight years, and our merger will allow us to greatly expand our electronic discovery offerings while positioning us to grow even further beyond the footprint we’ve already established. We’ve found an organization that believes in the same things we do; great customer service, bullet-proof technology offerings, and a commitment to finding the best solutions for our clients. I speak for the entire team when I say that we are thrilled about our future with Flex Discovery Solutions.”

“The addition of ImageWorks advances our vision of becoming a national leader in the e-discovery and information management industry,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “I am thrilled about our new team members as well as our enhanced capabilities/capacities in Houston. Flex Discovery Solutions is a stronger company than before, offering its collective clients increased capacity, additional expertise, and an even stronger team to serve our local and national clients.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions, joins panel with June Consulting, General Motors, and GMAC to speak at Interact 2010.

2010-02-04T10:33:00.002-06:00

Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions, joins panel with June Consulting, General Motors, and GMAC to speak about alternative fees at Interact 2010.

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced that Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions will speak at Interact 2010 on Monday, May 17th from 11:30 to 12:30 a.m.

Interact 2010 is a legal and compliance technology forum designed to help optimize business practices, provide risk and cost management strategies, and improve performance for legal and compliance departments. Gathering representatives from the world's leading organizations together in an intimate and informative setting, Interact 2010 delivers expert speakers, case study sessions, panel discussions and peer networking. The event will run from May 16th through May 19th at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle in Miami, Florida. Full event details can be found at http://www.mitratech.com/interact.

Mr. McNew will speak with the President of June Consulting, a representative from General Motors, and a representative from GMAC. The title of this session is: “This is not your father’s alternative fee arrangement” and practical ideas for tracking the alternative fee arrangement beast using TeamConnect. This session will include a discussion by panelists on the demise of the billable hour and innovative alternative fee arrangements that are popping up in today’s cost-conscious environment. It will also review practical methods implemented using TeamConnect to track and assure positive results are being gained using alternative fee arrangements (an often overlooked yet undeniably necessary step to make the most of alternative fee arrangements).

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Flex Discovery Solutions announces that it will offer Clearwell “Pre-Processing” to all clients at NO COST.

2010-02-01T15:20:00.005-06:00

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced that it is offering Clearwell Pre-Processing to its clients at no cost.

Using the industry-leading Clearwell software offered by Flex Discovery, clients have access (interactively) to pre-processing analytics that enables customers to audit their collections and accurately predict downstream e-discovery costs. Clearwell’s “Pre-Processing” helps attorneys identify potential gaps in collected data, provides analytics that show what type of data comprises their collection, and how much of the collected data will actually be processed and sent downstream. This information is all presented in real time through a series of analytical views including: data summary, time-lines, custodian, etc. With this information our customers are able to predict their processing, review costs as well as identify critical data sub-sets for priority processing and “Early Case Assessment”.

“Keeping true to our vision of offering the easiest and most predictable pricing models available, this new approach allows us to give clients access to their data without the typical up-front expenses”, said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “I’m thankful to have a partner like Clearwell who stays ahead of the market and who has made it possible for us to offer free pre-processing to our clients.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

What the heck is a Flex Plan??

2010-01-15T11:10:00.001-06:00

It seems that you have to have a MBA in mathematics, algorisms, and complex variables to determine what your project costs will be. It just doesn’t need to be that hard. Our Flex Plans™ are designed to give the client total control over their budget. Using Flex Plans™, our clients create an easy and predictable pricing structure that gives them absolute predictability (usally based on the source GB and not the expanded GB). And, if they select a plan that doesn’t end up being in their best interest, we will default the invoicing to the standard price.

Flex Discovery Solutions Partners with Amnet eLPO for Offshore Document Review

2010-01-08T08:45:00.000-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions Partners with Amnet eLPO for Offshore Document Review

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced that the company has partnered with Amnet eLPO. Amnet eLPO is headquartered in Chennai, South India and is a leading provider of outsourced legal processes, including, among other services, document coding and document review. Amnet eLPO offers a world-class facility, outstanding data security, English-speaking law school graduates, deep industry knowledge, advanced technology, and a high-quality, low cost alternative to very expensive US-based coding and review services.

In addition to document review services and offshore coding, Flex Discovery Solutions will also utilize the other “LPO” services offered by Amnet eLPO, including contract drafting, and legal transcription.

“The partnership between Flex Discovery Solutions and Amnet eLPO is more than an agreement to outsource work,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “Our respective clients will see a tremendous increase in value by having a world-class offshore document coding and review team combined with Flex Discovery Solutions’ US-based project management team. Utilizing offshore resources for document coding and review is simply the best possible way to achieve superior quality with low costs. We are truly excited about what this partnership will mean to our clients as well as the clients of Amnet eLPO.”

Aashish Agarwaal, Director of Amnet eLPO stated, “This partnership is truly a win-win for all involved, but especially our respective clients. The combination of our world-class offshore services and the incredibly knowledgeable project management team of Flex Discovery Solutions create an un-matched offering for our clients and prospective clients. We are proud to partner with Flex Discovery Solutions and the caliber of project management they offer.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

About Amnet eLPO:
Amnet eLPO Amnet eLPO, headquartered in Chennai, South India is a leading provider of outsourced legal processes, including, document review, document coding, contract drafting, and legal transcription. Amnet eLPO offers a world-class facility, outstanding data security, English-speaking law school graduates, deep industry knowledge, advanced technology, and a high-quality, low cost alternative to very expensive US-based review process. See www.AmneteLPO.com for more information.

Meet the new addition to the Flex family!

2009-12-17T10:16:00.001-06:00

Check out the new addition to the Flex family at www.tdslit.com. Welcome aboard Northern KY / Cincinnati!

2009-12-16T11:15:00.000-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions Acquires Triangle Data Solutions ; Cincinnati Litigation Support Provider

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announces the acquisition of Cincinnati, Ohio based Triangle Data Solutions. Triangle Data Solutions is a litigation support services provider to leading law firms and corporate counsel, both locally and nationally. The company announced that the acquisition will become effective January 1, 2010 at which time Triangle Data Solutions will begin to operate as Flex Discovery Solutions, Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati office of Flex Discovery Solutions will continue to offer the same great service, quality, and support in the areas of discovery consulting, project management, paper based document services and document coding (onshore and offshore). The combination of Triangle Data Solutions and Flex Discovery Solutions also allows for significantly expanded discovery services including e-discovery processing, early case assessment, hosting, data collection, and document review (onshore and offshore).

Damon Sparks, founder and CEO of Triangle Data Solutions stated, “We are excited about the new opportunities afforded to our clients upon joining Flex Discovery Solutions. We will continue to provide quality litigation support services in our region with a much keener focus on advanced electronic discovery solutions. The additional resources will allow the new Flex Discovery Solutions to have a positive impact on the local market.”

“The addition of Triangle Data Solutions advances our vision of becoming a national leader in the e-discovery and information management industry,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions. “Triangle Data Solutions’ expertise, deep industry knowledge, and local presence are all very complimentary to our core strengths and plans to accelerate growth. Flex Discovery Solutions is a stronger company than before, offering its collective clients increased capacity, additional expertise, and a broader geographic presence.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Flex Discovery Announces it is a Certified ASP for FYI

2009-12-15T16:02:00.001-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions announces its place as a Certified ASP partner for Concordance FYI™ by LexisNexis.

Flex Discovery Solutions announced today that it has become a certified ASP for Concordance FYI™ from LexisNexis. This will enable Flex Discovery Solutions to offer Concordance FYI to its clients in a hosted environment.

According to LexisNexis, you can realize real-time, anywhere access to centralized and secure discovery information with Concordance® FYI™. Search, organize, and analyze litigation documents with unmatched ease and effectiveness via the Web. Concordance FYI uses centrally administered server software, which resides securely behind an organization’s firewall and updates discovery data in real time – eliminating the need for remote synchronization or data export/import. Concordance FYI also boasts a browser-based front end, designed for online document review. In addition to an easy-to-use interface that matches Concordance, it includes a built-in, web-based version of Concordance Image.

“We take great pride in offering world-class, best-of-breed technology to our clients and I couldn’t be more pleased to offer a stellar product like Concordance FYI to our clients,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions, “our clients are sure to benefit from the stability, ease of use, and cost effectiveness offered by the combination of Flex Discovery Solutions and Concordance FYI™”.

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Flex Reporting

2009-12-14T10:06:00.002-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions announces industry-leading Flex Reporting™ to provide greater information, more accurately, and more quickly

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced the release of its industry-leading reporting platform Flex Reporting™.

Flex Reporting™ is a reporting package designed to provide greater information throughout the lifecycle of an e-discovery project. This new in-depth reporting not only captures vital information about the client’s data, but also provides detailed analysis for the activities being performed and the impact of these activities on the overall budget and trends. Additionally, for clients who work with Flex Discovery Solutions on multiple matters over time, Flex Reporting™ also includes a quarterly report and an annual report detailing critical information across all matters.

“Detailed reporting is often an “extra” that you have to coax from your provider.” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions, “unfortunately, it is also something that clients end up paying extra for via Project Management hours or on some obscure line-item on the invoice. We believe that knowledge is power and that you should receive accurate, rapid, very detailed, and professional reports throughout your work with Flex Discovery Solutions. The information contained in Flex Reporting™ helps clients understand trends in their data, trends within their projects, costs, savings via our Flex Plans™, and much more.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

New Web Site

2009-12-11T08:33:00.001-06:00

Check out the new web site at www.flexdiscovery.com

Thought Leadership Series

2009-12-09T09:35:00.002-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions participated in the December 8th Thought Leadership Series: The Future of Litigation and the Impact of e-Discovery on Your Business. The primary speaker was Honorable Lee H. Rosenthal, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. When asked about her advice in working with litigation support companies, she responded "You need to rely on people and companies who keep their knowledge and technical expertise current".

Good answer. We couldn't agree more!

Flex to offer Clearwell as an Early Case Assessment Option

2009-12-03T14:56:00.001-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions and Clearwell Systems will work together to solve Early Case Assessment (ECA) needs of its clients.

Today Flex Discovery Solutions and Clearwell Systems reached an agreement which will enable Flex Discovery Solutions to offer the industry-leading Clearwell technology to its clients. Early Case Assessment has become an essential step to reducing litigation costs.

According to Clearwell: Once case data has been collected, the traditional approach to early case assessment forces corporations and law firms to launch massive review efforts that entail several attorneys or paralegals who are allocated portions of the data for manual review. These reviewers spend many days sifting through irrelevant messages and redundant data. As a result, early case assessments aren't actually performed early. In fact, weeks often pass before attorneys can understand the true context of a case and determine the appropriate case strategy. Clearwell’s early case assessment approach is about working smarter, not harder. With Clearwell, attorneys complete early case assessment well before manual review. Inside and outside counsel teams use Clearwell’s advanced searching, culling and filtering features to rapidly navigate through discussion threads, custodial documents, and message attachments to get a better sense of their position on each case. The Clearwell approach enables early case assessments to be performed much earlier in the electronic data discovery process, which leads to superior case knowledge, improved case strategy decisions, and better preparation for the Meet and Confer.

“Simply put, you need to reduce the amount of data going into review while improving the quality and relevance of the information. Early Case Assessment is a critical way to quickly understand case facts, assess risk, and lower the costs of e-discovery processing and review,” said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions, “we are thrilled to be among the select companies able to offer Clearwell to the market place.”

About Flex Discovery Solutions: Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

Flex Plans!!

2009-12-02T10:09:00.002-06:00

Flex Discovery Solutions unveils industry-leading Flex Plans™ which offer clients multiple billing and pricing options to create simple and predictable results

Today Flex Discovery Solutions announced the unveiling of its industry-leading Flex Plans ™. Flex Plans™ are alternative pricing/billing packages that allow clients control over the way in which projects are priced and billed. With eight specific packages, clients have the ability to pick the plan that is perfect for them and their projects. To ensure the best possible outcome at the end of each project, Flex Discovery Solutions will compare the results of the selected Flex Plan™ to the traditional “a la carte” pricing and invoice based on whichever ended up being the lesser amount.

The Flex Plans™ allow clients to receive pricing of all requested services on a per GB basis, per custodian basis, per project basis, etc. The plans are designed to eliminate risk, simplify the pricing and budgeting process, and to reduce the overall cost of projects.

“It seems that you have to have a MBA in mathematics, algorisms, and complex variables to determine what your project costs will be. It just doesn’t need to be that hard. Our Flex Plans™ are designed to give the client total control over their budget. Using Flex Plans™, our clients create an easy and predictable pricing structure that gives them absolute predictability. And, if they select a plan that doesn’t end up being in their best interest, we will default the invoicing to the standard price”, said Steven S. McNew, President of Flex Discovery Solutions.

About Flex Discovery Solutions:
Flex Discovery Solutions is a game-changing e-discovery and information management provider. With a keen focus on simplifying complex pricing structures, reducing overall costs and timelines, and providing tremendous insight throughout the e-discovery process, Flex Discovery Solutions is changing the way legal professionals manage their projects. See the Flex Discovery Solutions “Operating Principles” at www.flexdiscovery.com.

2009-11-23T16:14:00.001-06:00

Welcome aboard friends. As we launch this game-changing e-discovery company, we will keep you appraised of our status here. You will also see updates before the rest of the market. Please join us via our Blog and Twitter as well... more to come...

2009-11-17T19:45:00.000-06:00