This glossary covers the most important legal technology and e-discovery terms you'll encounter in document review. Each entry provides a clear definition, relevant legal context, and a walkthrough of how the concept applies in Hintyr's document review platform.
About this glossary
This glossary covers the terminology used in e-discovery, document review, and legal technology. Terms are organized alphabetically. Each page includes the legal definition, relevant rules and standards, and practical guidance for how the concept works in Hintyr. Whether you're new to document review or looking for a quick reference on a specific term, you'll find clear, concise answers here.
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Frequently asked questions
What is e-discovery?
E-discovery is the process of identifying, collecting, preserving, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in legal matters. It covers emails, documents, databases, chat messages, and other digital records that may be relevant to litigation, investigations, or regulatory requests.
Do I need to understand these terms to use Hintyr?
No. Hintyr is designed to be intuitive at every experience level. That said, understanding these terms can help you work more effectively with legal teams and get more out of features like TAR validation, Bates numbering, and document productions.
Where can I learn more about e-discovery standards?
The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) at edrm.net is the most widely cited framework for e-discovery best practices. The Sedona Conference also publishes authoritative guidelines on topics such as proportionality, cooperation, and technology-assisted review.
Are these definitions specific to Hintyr?
Each glossary entry starts with the standard industry definition, then explains how the concept applies within Hintyr. The legal definitions follow widely accepted standards. The practical guidance sections are specific to Hintyr's features and workflows.