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March 2012

Mar 28 2012
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Validating Copy Results Using md5deep

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Robocopy is a great tool for copying files, but it does not offer an option to hash the source and destination files. While this may not be necessary for casual personal use, being able to confirm that the output files are identical to the source files using cryptographic hashes is crucial when working with electronic evidence.

There are commercial off-the-shelf file copy tools which have this functionality built-in, but they usually lack the flexibility that Robocopy offers. If you are a Robocopy fan, and do not mind a little bit of command line work, follow along and we will show you how to validate Robocopy results using the freely available software package md5deep.

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Mar 21 2012
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Embedded Objects in e-Discovery

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We believe that discussing project specifications at the onset of a project and getting clear and complete instructions is the first step in completing an e-Discovery project successfully. One of the questions we regularly ask is whether or not embedded objects should be extracted. Over the years, we have found that most of our new clients require an explanation of what embedded objects are and the pros and cons of extracting them.

We typically recommend extracting all compound documents. However, we feel it is important that what this really means is understood clearly and an informed decision is made based on case requirements. We have come up with a few points for you to consider when making such a decision that will hopefully help you determine which route you should take.

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Mar 05 2012
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Robocopy in e-Discovery

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Most legal professionals regularly handle electronic evidence in one form or another. Even if you are not an e-Discovery or computer forensics expert, there are steps you can take to make sure you are not spoliating electronic evidence.

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