--- title: Discovery Insights Newsletter from HaystackID - September 2025 --- A monthly educational e-newsletter from HaystackID. Stay current on eDiscovery articles, activities, and announcements. | View Online \| Forward INDUSTRY NEWS HaystackID® CoreFlex™ Named Finalist for Relativity’s  Innovation Award: Organize Category   HaystackID CoreFlex has been named a finalist for the Relativity Best Innovation Awards in the category of Best Innovation: Organize. This recognition highlights how CoreFlex turns manual, fragmented processes into a unified, automated interface that delivers clarity, consistency, and control for legal teams. Learn More The Lifelong Learner’s Guide to Thriving in eDiscovery’s Era of Disruption    Your eDiscovery expertise has an expiration date, and it may be approaching sooner than you think. Learn more from seasoned legal experts on how to stay relevant and help shape the future of legal technology. Dive Into the Details  HaystackID Marks Fifth Consecutive Year of SOC 2 Type 2 Certification with Continuous Assurance Model   HaystackID has achieved its fifth consecutive SOC 2 Type 2 certification, reinforcing its position as a security-focused leader in legal technology. With a continuous assurance model and layered certifications, the company provides clients with real-time validation, regulatory confidence, and resilience against escalating cyber threats. Read the Press Release  Safeguarding the Corporate Network Against Breaches through Information Governance    Data breaches are increasingly costly and disruptive, but many risks can be reduced through effective information governance. By implementing measures like encryption, defensible deletion, employee training, and strong security policies, organizations can mitigate harm, lower litigation expenses, and strengthen long-term resilience against cyber threats. Explore Key Safeguards EDUCATIONAL WEBCASTS  \[EDRM Workshop\] Building a Resilient and Repeatable White-Collar Investigation Playbook   Modern white-collar investigations move at breakneck speed, and there’s little to no room for improvisation. Sponsored by HaystackID, the upcoming EDRM workshop will provide tactical strategies to distinguish between successful outcomes and costly missteps. Register for the Workshop   \[Webcast\] Building Elite Cyber Incident Response Capabilities at Scale   As cybersecurity threats grow in frequency and sophistication, responding quickly, precisely, and at scale has become mission-critical. Learn how HaystackID transformed a small, seven-person unit into a Chambers-ranked, global Cyber and Incident Response (CIR) practice during our late October webcast. Register for the Webcast THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACEDS #DataUnmasked with Bryan Bellack   On September 18, 2025, HaystackID’s Bryan Bellack will join the ACEDS #DataUnmasked livestream to share strategies for managing high-stakes white-collar investigations. He will highlight how defensible workflows, forensic expertise, and global reach help legal teams navigate regulatory, reputational, and cross-border challenges. View the Livestream  EDRM Illumination Zone with Jeffrey Fleming     In cybersecurity, preparation can’t start after an incident—it has to be built in from the start. In this EDRM Illumination Zone episode, HaystackID's Managing Director, Jeffrey Fleming, discusses his left-of-breach approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing proactive planning, leadership buy-in, and realistic tabletop exercises. Listen to the Podcast UPCOMING EVENTS SOLID New York   + September 25, 2025 + New York City, NY   HaystackID will sponsor SOLID New York, a full day of legal innovation in Manhattan featuring 16+ industry leaders. The event will combine TED-style talks on topics like generative AI (GenAI) and legal operations with interactive discussions to deliver actionable insights for today’s legal challenges.   Expert Presentation False Faces, True Evidence: Unmasking Deepfakes with Digital Forensics   The presentation "False Faces, True Evidence: Unmasking Deepfakes with Digital Forensics" will deliver a concise yet impactful look at how AI-generated deepfakes threaten clients, cases, and the justice system’s credibility. Featuring John Wilson of HaystackID, the session uses real-world examples to explain the legal, technical, and ethical risks of synthetic media and outlines practical digital forensics strategies for combating this growing threat—without jargon or fearmongering. Learn More About SOLID New York 2025 Buying Legal Conference   + September 30-October 1, 2025 + New York City, NY   The 2025 Buying Legal Conference will explore how leading organizations balance cost reduction with quality by adopting advanced vendor evaluation frameworks and strategic partnerships. Join HaystackID to learn how market leaders address legal tech complexity, mitigate provider risks, and leverage AI for savings and productivity. Learn More About the 2025 Buying Legal Conference 2025 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit Philadelphia   + October 6-8, 2025 + Philadelphia, PA   The 2025 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia, sponsored by HaystackID, will examine how insurers and organizations are adapting to evolving cyber threats, new coverage demands, and shifting market dynamics. Attendees will gain expert insights on ransomware trends, supply chain risks, and building resilient cyber insurance strategies.   Expert Presentations Data Mining and E-Discovery October 6, 2025, 2:00 pm EDT   Featuring Shawn Belovich of HaystackID, this session will explore how machine learning and advanced analytics can enhance cyber investigations and what efficiencies can be gained by using traditional e-discovery techniques.   The Pernicious Problem of Insider Threats October 7, 2025, 11:40 am EDT    Insider threats are difficult to detect and potentially devastating. In this session, expert panelists—including Kevin Golas from HaystackID—will share trends, warning signs, and real-world strategies using advanced DFIR tools to help organizations identify, prevent, and mitigate risks from within. Learn More About the 2025 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit 2025 Relativity Fest Chicago   + October 7-9, 2025 + Chicago, IL   Relativity Fest 2025 in Chicago will bring together over 2,000 legal tech professionals to address the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption, from accuracy and ethics to regulatory compliance. HaystackID experts will join the conversation, sharing solutions that transform how legal teams work.   Expert Presentation Finding the Facts Faster: AI-Powered Entity Extraction in Modern Discovery October 8, 2025, 10:45 am CDT   This session will highlight how GenAI and LLMs deliver more accurate, context-aware results than traditional tools. Moderated by John Brewer of HaystackID, the panel will share practical insights to expedite review, strengthen case strategy, and reduce discovery costs. Learn More About 2025 Relativity Fest Chicago 2025 EDI Leadership Summit   + October 15-17, 2025 + Tamaya, NM   The 2025 EDI Leadership Summit will explore how emerging legal tech is reshaping law practice. Experts, including HaystackID, will share practical strategies for navigating eDiscovery challenges, regulatory compliance, and the evolving digital evidence landscape.   Expert Presentation GenAI Document Review: Best Practices and Legal Requirements October 16, 2025, 9:15 am MDT    This session will explore real-world strategies, best practices, and evolving legal standards for GenAI in discovery. Moderated by Esther Birnbaum of HaystackID, the panel will share insights on defensibility, practical applications, and emerging industry guidelines. Learn More About the 2025 EDI Leadership Summit Discovery Insights is a selection of educational articles, activities, and announcements published monthly by HaystackID to inform, update, and inspire legal, compliance, and cybersecurity professionals operating in the eDiscovery ecosystem. To follow the latest industry and company updates, visit our blog at HaystackID.com/Insights. About HaystackID® HaystackID solves complex data challenges related to legal, compliance, regulatory, and cyber requirements. Core offerings include Global Advisory, Cybersecurity, Core Intelligence AI™, and ReviewRight® Global Managed Review, supported by its unified CoreFlex™ service interface. Recognized globally by industry leaders, including Chambers, Gartner, IDC, and Legaltech News, HaystackID helps corporations and legal practices manage data gravity, where information demands action, and workflow gravity, where critical requirements demand coordinated expertise, delivering innovative solutions with a continual focus on security, privacy, and integrity. Learn more at HaystackID.com. Assisted by GAI and LLM Technologies HaystackID.com  800.267.9695  Info@HaystackID.com HaystackID, 200 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60606 Unsubscribe Manage preferences | | --- |