Cloudficient is continuing its discussion of hyperlinked files in eDiscovery, with this discussion of challenges, best practices and much more!

In this article by Holly Wilkins titled What Are Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery? (available here), she explores hyperlinked files, their significance in eDiscovery, the legal challenges they introduce, and best practices for navigating this evolving landscape.

As you probably already know at this point, hyperlinked files represent a modern, dynamic approach to sharing information. Unlike traditional email attachments, which embed an entire file into the email, hyperlinked files act as signposts pointing to documents stored elsewhere, often in cloud platforms such as OneDrive, SharePoint, or Google Drive.

However, while they’ve become an integral part of modern communication, hyperlinked files can hold critical evidence that might not be immediately apparent. For instance, an email discussing contract negotiations may not include the contract itself but instead, provide a link to a file stored on a cloud platform. This creates several unique challenges in legal proceedings.

So, what are four challenges created by hyperlinked files? And what are four best practices to effectively manage hyperlinked files in eDiscovery that legal teams should adopt? Find out here, it’s only one click! It could just be the missing “link” you’re looking for! 😉

So, what do you think? Do you know best practices for dealing with hyperlinked files in eDiscovery? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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