Revisiting hyperlinked files: What’s changed, what’s new, and what’s still a hot mess

Revisiting hyperlinked files (or modern attachments) in ediscovery

Three leading ediscovery experts revisit modern attachments, or hyperlinked files, one year after their first panel broke EDRM's webinar attendance record. Watch Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today, Kelly Twigger of Minerva26, and Brett Burney of Nextpoint Law Group tackle this modern ESI challenge.

In 2024, we covered the landscape of “modern attachments,” but since then, we’ve been correctly persuaded to address them as “hyperlinked files.” We’re talking about those curious links to dynamic files and documents stored in Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, and elsewhere that pose such delightful but distracting questions about how to collect, review, and produce them.

Since our first webinar on modern attachments, we've witnessed courts grapple with these questions, proving that hyperlinked files are a unique issue not going away anytime soon. In this follow-up webinar one year later, we provide up-to-date approaches, tips, and best practices on how to navigate this tricky and novel landscape… which promises to get even more confusing and messy in the future.

What you will learn about:

• Understanding “Hyperlinked Files”: Learn what the debate is all about, why hyperlinked files are so challenging, and how to prepare for discovery when you need to address them.
• What the Courts are Saying: Learn about recent court rulings regarding hyperlinked files and how they should be treated in discovery.
• Technology Considerations: Explore the technical challenges associated with modern attachments as well as the best solutions and approaches to address those challenges.
• What the Future Holds: Identify trends that illustrate where the issue is heading from a technology and best practices perspective.

Who is it for?

Attorneys, Litigation Support Managers, and Paralegals looking to stay on top of current ediscovery challenges and enhance their understanding of modern attachments in ediscovery. Learn best practices in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and workflows to ensure thorough and secure collection and review of hyperlinked files.

Featuring Expert Presenters:

Brett Burney, Vice President of eDiscovery Consulting, Nextpoint Law Group

‍Doug Austin, Editor, eDiscovery Today‍

Kelly Twigger, CEO & Founder, Minerva26