EDEN announces the release of its seventh Standard: EDEN Standard No. 7: Process Documentation – Server Data Extraction Log, requiring that EDEN members engaged in server data extraction contemporaneously document the process and providing a model form for compliance.

EDEN members are encouraged to review the standard and submit comments and suggestions to:standards@edenhub.com.

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EDEN is developing its EDEN Standards to provide members and electronic discovery vendors best-practices guidance in the identification, extraction, preservation, processing, search, review and production of electronically stored information.  The EDEN Standards are presented from the viewpoint of the technical personnel supporting electronic discovery in litigation.  They are designed to be practical in nature, and include forms, templates and record-keeping details.  EDEN Standardsare properly crafted if EDEN members perceive them to be sensible – even obvious – and in line with what most of our community would consider reasonable practices.

Ultimately, EDEN Standards will help EDEN members and others in the computer forensics and electronic discovery communities to produce defensible, industry-supported work product and documentation – securing the functions and processes of electronic discovery.  We hope that you will join us in their development.

Please submit comments, suggestions, and inquiries regarding the EDEN Standards to:standards@edenhub.com.

EDEN announces the release of its sixth Standard: EDEN Standard No. 6: Process Documentation – HDD Imaging Log, requiring that EDEN members engaged in hard drive imaging contemporaneously document the process and providing a model form for compliance.

EDEN members are encouraged to review the standard and submit comments and suggestions to:standards@edenhub.com.

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EDEN is developing its EDEN Standards to provide members and electronic discovery vendors best-practices guidance in the identification, extraction, preservation, processing, search, review and production of electronically stored information.  The EDEN Standards are presented from the viewpoint of the technical personnel supporting electronic discovery in litigation.  They are designed to be practical in nature, and include forms, templates and record-keeping details.  EDEN Standardsare properly crafted if EDEN members perceive them to be sensible – even obvious – and in line with what most of our community would consider reasonable practices.

Ultimately, EDEN Standards will help EDEN members and others in the computer forensics and electronic discovery communities to produce defensible, industry-supported work product and documentation – securing the functions and processes of electronic discovery.  We hope that you will join us in their development.

Please submit comments, suggestions, and inquiries regarding the EDEN Standards to:standards@edenhub.com.

The Electronic Data Extraction Network (EDEN) announces new dates for its Computer Forensics First Responder Certification Course.

On October 12-15, 2010, EDEN will hold its three-day, intensive certification program designed to instruct attendees on best practices for e-discovery investigation first responders. The course provides a comprehensive overview of forensic data extraction, combining discovery and evidence theory with hands-on training in proper procedures, record-keeping, and testimony.

Over the last 10 years, EDEN’s founding company (Blank Law + Technology), has taught certification courses to dozens of high-level information security professionals, attorneys, and paralegals.

“Wonderful seminar – I enjoyed it very much.  Gave me a lot of good ideas to share at work!”

- Course Attendee from the Bellevue City Attorney’s Office

The course brochure is available here.  Discounts are available for early registration (by September 1, 2010) and if multiple attendees register from the same office.

Questions?  Wish to register?  Please contact Cathy Lopez at: (206) 256-9699 or clopez@edenhub.com.

EDEN announces the release of its fifth Standard: EDEN Standard No. 5: Multiple Image Creation, requiring that EDEN members performing hard disk drive imaging create at least two images of each subject drive.

EDEN members are encouraged to review the standard and submit comments and suggestions to:standards@edenhub.com.

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EDEN is developing its EDEN Standards to provide members and electronic discovery vendors best-practices guidance in the identification, extraction, preservation, processing, search, review and production of electronically stored information.  The EDEN Standards are presented from the viewpoint of the technical personnel supporting electronic discovery in litigation.  They are designed to be practical in nature, and include forms, templates and record-keeping details.  EDEN Standardsare properly crafted if EDEN members perceive them to be sensible – even obvious – and in line with what most of our community would consider reasonable practices.

Ultimately, EDEN Standards will help EDEN members and others in the computer forensics and electronic discovery communities to produce defensible, industry-supported work product and documentation – securing the functions and processes of electronic discovery.  We hope that you will join us in their development.

Please submit comments, suggestions, and inquiries regarding the EDEN Standards to:standards@edenhub.com.

EDEN announces the release of its fourth Standard: EDEN Standard No. 4: E-Discovery Chain of Custody, requiring EDEN members providing e-discovery services to maintain strict, documented chain of custody protocols to ensure the integrity of evidence placed under their control.

EDEN members are encouraged to submit comments and suggestions regarding EDEN Standard No. 4 to:standards@edenhub.com.

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EDEN is developing its EDEN Standards to provide members and electronic discovery vendors best-practices guidance in the identification, extraction, preservation, processing, search, review and production of electronically stored information.  The EDEN Standards are presented from the viewpoint of the technical personnel supporting electronic discovery in litigation.  They are designed to be practical in nature, and include forms, templates and record-keeping details.  EDEN Standardsare properly crafted if EDEN members perceive them to be sensible – even obvious – and in line with what most of our community would consider reasonable practices.

Ultimately, EDEN Standards will help EDEN members and others in the computer forensics and electronic discovery communities to produce defensible, industry-supported work product and documentation – securing the functions and processes of electronic discovery.  We hope that you will join us in their development.

Please submit comments, suggestions, and inquiries regarding the EDEN Standards to:standards@edenhub.com.

The Developer Program helps to fulfill one of our core missions: to educate members and encourage them to provide cost-effective e-discovery services utilizing the best technology available.

Participation in the Developer Program is open and free of charge to all e-discovery hardware and software developers. For more information, visit: www.edenhub.com/developer.html.

EDEN members are encouraged to check our Developer Program webpage regularly as we welcome new developers to the Program.

The Developer Program currently includes the following companies:

• DataLifter (www.datalifter.com)

DataLifter offers products specifically designed to assist with Computer Forensics, Information Auditing, Information Security, and Data Recovery.

EDEN Members receive 25% off the Forensicware Software Solutions Suite provided by DataLifter!

• MacForensicsLab (www.macforensicslab.com)

MacForensicsLab is a full computer forensic suite that offers examiners everything they need from acquisition to data recovery.

EDEN members receive a $100 discount on the MacForensicsLab!

• Logicube (www.logicube.com)

Logicube is a recognized world leader in hard drive duplication and computer forensics systems, and their hard drive cloning systems are used in thousands of IT departments around the world.

EDEN members receive 7% off all Logicube products!

• Pinpoint Labs (www.pinpointlabs.com)

Pinpoint Labs offers several software solutions for e-discovery professionals, including One Click Collect, SafeCopy2, and PG Pinpoint.

EDEN members receive 5% off any software provided by Pinpoint Labs!

EDEN and its members recognize the importance of a broad membership base to share ideas, experiences and foresight. EDEN also understands that the challenges of electronic discovery are addressed best by a community of interested members with the widest possible range of expertise. For this reason, EDEN welcomes submissions from technicians, attorneys, experts, paralegals, litigation support professionals, developers, and law enforcement.

A few guidelines: submissions should be educational and not sales-oriented.  Slack Space posts will be limited to 750 words and will include a byline for the author.

Have a news story? Have a unique perspective on an e-discovery trend?  Please contact clopez@edenhub.com with your submission or any questions.

Thank you!

Electronic Data Extraction Network (EDEN) celebrates one year anniversary

SEATTLE, Wash. – April 26, 2010 – EDEN, a national electronic discovery nonprofit community, celebrates its one year anniversary.  EDEN’s announcement to the greater e-discovery industry shares EDEN’s first year success, membership information, and upcoming news.

EDEN Success
With the help of EDEN members, EDEN has:

• Grown to include 200 information technology consultants in every major city and every state in the US and Canada;
• Grown to include members in diverse industries, such as legal, education, law enforcement, and hardware and software developers;
• Continued coordinating  projects for law firms and clients who require electronic discovery preservation and collection on a national scale;
• Launched the critically necessary best practices and standards for the technical requirements of electronic discovery; and
• Incorporated member feedback into valuable new training programs and webinars.

EDEN Members
EDEN members include IT professionals, lawyers, paralegals, litigation support professionals, and computer forensics developers.  EDEN continues to diversify membership to encourage differing viewpoints of e-discovery.

EDEN News
Some exciting announcements as EDEN enters its second year:

• EDEN offers free monthly live webcasts on the Fundamentals of Electronic Discovery.  Attendees learn each stage of the e-discovery lifecycle and hear important “tips for success.”
• EDEN hosts educational tutorials and webinars.  Visit the Training page of www.edenhub.com to keep up-to-date on e-discovery best practices.
• EDEN sets technical standards and e-discovery best practices.  These standards are presented from the viewpoint of the technical personnel supporting e-discovery in litigation, and can be found on the Standards page of www.edenhub.com.  EDEN invites members to comment, question, and provide feedback about these standards.

About EDEN:
The Electronic Data Extraction Network (EDEN) was established as a vehicle for coordinating a national community of members involved in e-discovery. We provide national preservation and collection services to law firms, corporations, and government agencies.  EDEN clients are rewarded with a unified group of educated members who have been trained in the latest technologies and methodologies.

Contact:
Cathy Lopez  (clopez@edenhub.com | 877-837-7147 | 206.256.9699)
157 Yesler Way, Third Floor – Seattle, Washington 98112

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The Developer Program is a win-win for our members and developers.  Members receive discounts and stay current on cutting-edge technology and developers gain a focused audience of e-discovery professionals.

- Cathy Lopez, EDEN National Project Manager

EDEN Developers are companies who offer e-discovery hardware and software, such as: data processing software, data review and hosting platforms, data collection devices, and forensic preservation and investigation tools.  Developer Program benefits include:

• Access to EDEN’s growing membership base, currently consisting of hundreds of IT service providers located in every state and Canada and professionals working in a wide range of e-discovery related industries, including information technology, law enforcement, legal services and government groups.

• Participation in EDEN membership, which includes access to training and resources and ground-level involvement in development of practical e-discovery standards.

• Opportunities to present seminars, webcasts and tutorials about products and services to a targeted audience of industry participants, and featured placement on the “Developer’s Corner” page on the EDEN website.

EDEN Members receive the latest information on new technologies available to the e-discovery industry and discounts on products and services offered by Developer Program participants.

Interested in learning more about EDEN’s Developer Program?  Please contact Cathy at: clopez@edenhub.com or 877-837-7147.

EDEN representatives will be attending the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2010 TECHSHOW in Chicago at the end of March!

With more than 1,500 conference attendees – including lawyers, paralegals, IT managers, firm administrators, and legal assistants – and 100+ participating e-discovery vendors, the ABA Techshow is the premier legal technology conference and expo.  The 2010 Techshow will be held at the Hilton Chicago from March 25th to 27th.

The ABA TechShow is always a great opportunity to learn about cutting edge e-discovery products and services and new developments in how members of the legal profession are managing e-discovery processes – knowledge that we can then share with our members.

- Cathy Lopez, EDEN National Project Manager

EDEN representatives are excited to be meeting with many of our members in the Chicago area during our ABA TECHSHOW visit.  If you haven’t already scheduled a meeting with EDEN, please contact Liz Jones at: ejones@edenhub.com for more information and available times.