Sandline Global

09/03/2026

What happens when critical evidence is locked inside a FileVault-encrypted MacBook and neither the password nor recovery key is available?

In our latest case study, Sandline’s forensic examiners used cross-device analysis and password pattern recognition to develop a path forward. By analyzing more than 100 credentials recovered from the user’s iPhone, the team identified recurring password patterns, generated a successful variation, and completed a defensible forensic acquisition of the MacBook.

💡Read how investigative judgment helped unlock evidence when standard recovery options had been exhausted: https://bit.ly/3Tc29gE

How cross-device analysis and password pattern recognition created a path forward when standard recovery options had been exhausted

08/04/2026

Generative AI is expanding what is possible in document review, but selecting the right workflow requires more than choosing the newest technology.

In the latest installment of our eDiscovery Crash Course, Rachel Fernandez explains how AI classification differs from traditional TAR, which matters are best suited for it, and what teams should consider around cost, prompt design, validation, and defensibility. She also explores how AI classification workflows can be implemented across Relativity and Everlaw, either independently or alongside CAL.

Read the full article to learn how thoughtful scoping and workflow design can help legal teams use AI more effectively while maintaining control over cost and process.

CAL workflows have become the standard for technology assisted review, but the emergence of generative AI and large language

07/31/2026

Beyond the Final Whistle: The 2026 World Cup

The final whistle may have blown, but the World Cup’s appeal extends far beyond the final score. This month’s selections explore nearly a century of tournament history, the personality that made Erling Haaland one of its most memorable figures, and the forces that transformed the World Cup into a global cultural institution.

Read more in our newsletter here - https://bit.ly/4w54aZF

07/25/2026

💡 The right review strategy can significantly improve efficiency without compromising defensibility.

In this case study, we walk through how Sandline helped an Am Law 100 firm streamline review for an employment dispute involving more than 87,000 documents. Through a combination of analytics, Continuous Active Learning (CAL), email threading, elusion testing, and targeted human review, the manual review population was reduced by 42.2%.

💭 Read the full case study to see the approach in action. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bHRznE

A leading specialist law firm based in London was engaged in a complex commercial litigation matter requiring the review of a substantial cross-border document population.

07/17/2026

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to Technology-Assisted Review.

Choosing the right workflow begins with understanding your data, your review team, and your matter objectives. In our latest eDiscovery Crash Course, Rachel Fernandez discusses the factors that drive successful TAR workflows and provides an objective look at how Relativity and Everlaw approach Continuous Active Learning.

Read more in our latest blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/4b1Ggq5

07/09/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Thomas Maar ✨

This week our spotlight is on Tom Maar, Global IT Director. Tom is UK based and has been a driving force behind Sandline's technical operations. On what he loves most about working here: "The people—everyone has treated me well, helped me out when I've needed it, and been genuinely appreciative of the work we do in IT. The company is open to modern technologies, which means we're constantly learning new things." What makes Tom stand out is his commitment to solving problems fast. He's the kind of leader who drops everything when a client needs something resolved urgently. That's when IT work feels most rewarding knowing you've helped your team succeed and made a client's day smoother.

Away from the office, Tom balances family life with his wife and five children with his own passion for motorcycle rides through country lanes.
Here's what might surprise you: beneath the Global IT Director is a skilled mechanic and woodworking enthusiast. Tom rebuilds engines himself and even built a full outdoor bar from scratch in his garden. He was born and raised in Brazil before landing in the UK.

Great to have you leading our tech forward, Tom!

06/24/2026

🟢 eDiscovery Crash Course: A Practical Guide for Modern Litigators🟢

Whether you're a seasoned Am Law 100 litigator managing complex, multinational matters or a boutique attorney handling your first large-scale document review, eDiscovery is always nuanced. Attorneys and legal teams bring varying levels of eDiscovery experience to every matter, and not every firm has dedicated in-house eDiscovery resources.

That's where Sandline comes in.

At Sandline Global, we support legal teams of all sizes—from sophisticated Am Law firms and Fortune 500 legal departments to midsize and boutique litigation practices. We understand that every matter, every client, and every legal team has different needs. Our role is to provide the expertise, technology, and guidance necessary to help clients navigate eDiscovery confidently, efficiently, and defensibly.

To help demystify the process, we're launching our three-part eDiscovery Crash Course series. Throughout the series, we'll break down key stages of the eDiscovery lifecycle, share practical considerations, and highlight common pitfalls that can impact costs, timelines, and defensibility.

💡 Part 1: Scope First: Why Early Case Assessment Sets the Stage for a Successful Project explores one of the most important—and often overlooked—steps in eDiscovery. Effective early case assessment lays the groundwork for defensible collections, targeted review strategies, realistic budgets, and better outcomes throughout the life of a matter.

Head over to our blog to read Part 1 and learn why investing time upfront can save significant time, cost, and risk later in the process. ➡️
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06/15/2026

Most corporate legal departments are unknowingly paying hosting costs for the same data multiple times.



A custodian appears in an employment matter, a regulatory inquiry, and a commercial dispute. Different law firms engage different eDiscovery vendors. The same data gets collected, processed, hosted, and reviewed again and again.



The result? Higher costs, fragmented workflows, lost work product, and increased security risk.



Forward-thinking in-house legal teams are taking a different approach: building direct relationships with trusted eDiscovery providers and centralizing litigation and investigations data.



The benefits can be substantial:

✅ Reuse collected data across matters

✅ Preserve and leverage prior review decisions

✅ Accelerate future reviews with portable TAR models

✅ Reduce hosting costs through shared datasets

✅ Simplify vendor management and budgeting

✅ Strengthen security and defensibility



In our latest article, written by Sandline's CRO, Cara Lemire, we explore why more corporate legal departments are moving toward a centralized eDiscovery strategy, and how it can help reduce spend while improving efficiency and control.





Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4efMl2Q

06/12/2026

Sandline Global is heading to San Diego! We’re excited to be part of the Marcus Evans Group Chief Litigation Officer Summit, taking place June 15–16 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa.

This summit brings together litigation leaders, law firms, and technology providers to share insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s legal landscape.

These conversations provide invaluable opportunities to engage with in-house litigation leaders around the priorities, pressures, and evolving challenges facing today’s legal teams, while exploring the strategies and technologies helping organizations manage risk, control costs, and drive better outcomes.

If you’re attending, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

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06/09/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Alexandra Berkland✨

We took our spotlight series abroad to one of our Project Manager’s in Germany, Alexandra Berkland.

💭 On life at Sandline: "It's so refreshing because everyone here is genuinely kind and incredibly talented. I learn so much from the people around me, I feel supported, and the friendly atmosphere is something I notice every day."

Recently, she took on a complex set of client search terms — long and tricky to break apart. She normalized them carefully, preserving the integrity of what the client set out to achieve, and built reporting that was clear, professional, and easy on the eyes. 📊

A few surprises? Alexandra is a licensed attorney, former bartender, and certified yoga instructor — and was once shortlisted for a one-way ticket to Mars. 🚀 Outside of work, she's with her husband and twin toddlers, exploring new cities and villages, hiking, reading fantasy novels, and cooking. A true foodie, she loves a farmer's market, a good run or yoga session, and any excuse to travel. 🌍

Glad to have you, Alexandra! 🙌