NEWS & EVENTS

WHAT’S NEW AT BIT-X-BIT

AND ACROSS THE INDUSTRY
bit-x-bit’s experienced team of lawyers and certified computer forensic examiners are actively involved in our industry and the communities we serve. Here are some highlights of how we are striving to make a positive impact.
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NEWS & EVENTS
WHAT’S NEW AT BIT-X-BIT AND ACROSS THE INDUSTRY
bit-x-bit’s experienced team of lawyers and certified computer forensic examiners are actively involved in our industry and the communities we serve. Here are some highlights of how we are striving to make a positive impact.
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February 22, 2023 NewsIcon136
John Unice presented to the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s In-house Counsel Subgroup
What are corporate records and the legal requirements for storing them? When, how and why should corporate records be defensibly disposed of when they have exceeded their usefulness to the organization? What is a legal hold and how can corporate records be retrieved, processed and analyzed for the relevant evidence when it is implemented? Yesterday, John Unice, our CEO, explored these questions (and more) with the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s in-house counsel group. Our team can help support the entire Electronic Discovery Reference Model, so reach out to us at any time for assistance.
February 13, 2023 NewsIcon135
Brett Creasy spoke with WPXI regarding Cybersecurity
Have you received an email that is perhaps unexpected, and seems urgent or asks you take certain steps to provide personal or business-related information? Before responding, clicking or proceeding, please pause, think and verify the sender’s legitimacy. These key tips were shared by our President and Director of Digital Forensics, Brett Creasy, when speaking with WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh’s NBC affiliate) regarding a recent data breach in the Pittsburgh region. For more information, please watch the video below. (video credit - WPXI-TV)

February 10, 2023 EventsIcon134
A World Without Noncompetes: What Is An Employer to Do?
We are excited to share that the law firm of Gentry Locke and our company will be co-hosting a free webinar, “A World Without Noncompetes: What Is An Employer to Do?,” on Tuesday, February 28th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Brett Creasy, our President and Director of Digital Forensics, will join legal experts from Gentry to delve into the Federal Trade Commission’s new Proposed Rule, which would impact the use/enforcement of post-employment noncompete provisions. We will be exploring what the proposed rule potentially means, what the current code states (especially as it relates to Virginia), and what actions businesses can proactively take considering this information.

February 8, 2023 NewsIcon133
Entrepreneurial Fellows Class (EFC) 2023 Fellows
We are excited to announce that our CEO, John Unice, Esq., is a member the University of Pittsburgh’s 2023 Entrepreneurial Fellows cohort, which will meet throughout the year to engage in entrepreneurial training offered through Pitt's Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. The diverse group of leaders from the Pittsburgh region will be able to learn from and help one another, and bit-x-bit is pleased to support the Institute and its programming. Please click the link below to learn more about the Entrepreneurial Fellows Class (EFC) 2023 Fellows!

January 19, 2023 EventsIcon132
Information Lifecycle for Litigators – from Smartphones to Social Media
Our CEO, John Unice, Esq. is delighted to be presenting “Information Lifecycle for Litigators – from Smartphones to Social Media” at the Washington County (Pennsylvania) Bar Association’s Winter Bench Bar Conference tomorrow. The session will discuss the ins and outs of how to defensibly preserve key data sources from smartphones and social media accounts, as well as what data lawyers can expect to be extracted from these sources. If you are a WCBA member and have not registered, there’s still time to participate in this networking and CLE opportunity! Click below to access the form and agenda.

December 9, 2022 NewsIcon131
Sponsorship News: Hiding in Plain Sight: Insider Risk Summit & Allegheny County Bar Association's 35th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium
It has been a busy week for bit-x-bit, as we proudly sponsored two great events aimed at educating security professionals as well as attorneys!

Kurt Petro, Senior Forensic Examiner, spoke at the “Hiding in Plain Sight: Insider Risk Summit,” presented by InfraGard Pittsburgh Members Alliance. His presentation, ‘Insider Threats: Endpoint Forensic Analysis Primer,’ gave a brief overview of the forensic collection and analysis bit-x-bit performs during a trade secret investigation. Our CEO, John Unice, is currently attending our second sponsored event of the week, the Allegheny County Bar Association's 35th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium. The Symposium's presenters are covering various aspects of bankruptcy law from a state, federal and global level, as well as consumer and commercial impacts and issues.
November 29, 2022 EventsIcon130
Digital Forensics for Lawyers – Computers, Smartphones and Social Media
Our CEO, John Unice, Esq. is pleased to be presenting “Digital Forensics for Lawyers – Computers, Smartphones and Social Media” at the Allegheny County Law Library. This CLE will explore the different types of digital evidence and how to gather useful information from these sources.

For in-person attendance contact Lori Hagen at hagenl@duq.edu or phone, 412-350-5339.
 
November 7, 2022 NewsIcon129
Preserving, Extracting and Analyzing Digital Data: From Smartphones to Social Media
It’s a busy week in the virtual classroom for our team! Our CEO, John Unice, and President, Brett Creasy, will be presenting another CLE course, this one on collecting, preserving and analyzing data from PCs, smartphones and social media accounts.  Tomorrow is the last day to register, click below for more details!

November 4, 2022 EventsIcon128
Utilizing Advanced Analytics to Optimize Document Review
On Tuesday, November 9th, in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel, Western PA, our CEO, John Unice, and President, Brett Creasy, are excited to be sponsoring and presenting a 1-hour CLE that breaks down how to leverage technology during the eDiscovery process for time-saving and more accurate results.

October 20, 2022 NewsIcon127
Brett Creasy presenter for ALI's CLE "E-Discovery and Mobile Apps: Preserving, Collecting, and Producing Texts and Mobile Messages"
Our President and Director of Digital Forensics, Brett Creasy, was pleased to be a presenter for the American Law Institute’s continuing legal education session covering the technical and legal challenges presented by workplace collaboration platforms. In case you missed it, the content will be available as an on-demand course.

August 30, 2022 EventsIcon126
Cybersecurity Risks and Mitigation Tactics: What Every Lawyer Should Know
Our CEO, John Unice, and President, Brett Creasy, look forward to sponsoring and presenting a 1-hour CLE on August 31 for the Association of Corporate Counsel - Western PA Chapter. Our program, “Cybersecurity Risks and Mitigation Tactics: What Every Lawyer Should Know,” will overview common modes of cyberattacks, distinguish between the concepts of cybersecurity and security incidents, and explain various ways lawyers can add value when helping organizations mitigate or respond to security incidents. The session is being presented live as well as via Zoom, so feel free to join our colleagues tomorrow:

August 19, 2022 EventsIcon125
eDiscovery from End-To-End: A Primer for Litigators
eDiscovery from End-To-End: A Primer for Litigators
1 Credit CLE - .5 Substantive, .5 Ethics
Speaker: John Unice, Esq., CEO, bit-x-bit, LLC
Date/Time: August 23, 2022; 1:00-2:00 EST

As data within corporations continues to explode due to the use of workplace collaboration tools and other sources, the need for attorneys to understand how to preserve, analyze and produce that information is certainly heightened. Coupled with many states’ (including PA’s) ethical duty of technical competence, enterprising litigants often engage in a tactic of practicing “discovery on discovery,” in an effort to craft spoliation claims that can lead to hefty settlements or verdicts. Many cases have indeed turned not on the merits, but on how the attorneys failed to responsibly handle electronic information. Join us as we walk through best practices for: preserving relevant information; defensibly narrowing data sets for review; and reviewing data for purposes of production.

For in-person attendance contact Lori Hagen at hagenl@duq.edu or phone, 412-350-5339. Limited seating available!

August 11, 2022 EventsIcon124
Digital Footprints & Forensic Evidence: What’s on Your Cellphone & Computer?
Our CEO, John Unice, Esq. is pleased to be presenting “Digital Footprints & Forensic Evidence: What’s on Your Cellphone & Computer?” at the Washington County (Pennsylvania) Bar Association’s Annual Summer Bench Bar Conference. The session will explore best practices on how to defensibly locate, leverage and authenticate digital evidence. Hosted at the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV from August 12-14, the event offers a combination of CLE and professional networking activities. If you are a WCBA member and have not registered, there’s still time!

June 14, 2022 EventsIcon123
Allegheny County Bar Association’s Annual Bench Bar Conference
bit-x-bit is honored to be the technology-program sponsor for the Allegheny County Bar Association’s annual bench bar conference, being hosted at Seven Springs Mountain Resort from June 16-18. In addition to – after far too long – being able to interact socially with our friends and colleagues, John Unice, our CEO, and Brett Creasy, our President and Director of Digital Forensics, will present on June 17 a CLE program titled “Utilizing Advanced Analytics to Optimize Document Review: Technology Is Your Friend.” John and Brett will explain how attorneys can leverage advanced algorithms within electronic document review platforms to find relevant information, faster and more efficiently. And they’ll overview what courts have had to say about the use of this continuously evolving technology.
June 9, 2022 NewsIcon122
Apple’s iOS 16 – Potential Impact on ESI Collections and Discovery
Apple recently announced some new features expected to be rolled out with its new iOS 16, which will be available for beta testing in July. Two features caught our eye: the ability to (1) edit or recall a message sent to another iPhone (for up to 15 minutes after sending it) and (2) recover a deleted message (for up to 30 days after deletion). Attorneys should be mindful of such changes whenever electronically stored information (“ESI”) on iOS devices are in scope for preservation and possible production. We’d recommend consulting with clients at the outset of an engagement to get a handle on what devices (and operating systems) are in play. The answers to these questions can help direct what preservation orders are issued and how the parties negotiate ESI protocols. With a mix of experienced attorneys and technical experts on our team, bit-x-bit can help guide clients through the technical aspects of ESI preservation, culling and production. Click here to read more about the upcoming iOS changes.

March 17, 2022 EventsIcon121
Ethically Securing & Safeguarding Email, Electronic Communications & Other Data
Tomorrow, Brett Creasy, our President and Director of Digital Forensics, will be joining Rebecca Rakoski, Esq. of XPAN Law Partners, LLP, David Ries Esq. of Clark Hill Law, and Daniel Siegel Esq. of Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC to share his expertise in information security and forensics. This diverse panel will address the topic of “Ethically Securing & Safeguarding Email, Electronic Communications & Other Data: Expert Advice for Avoiding Technology Nightmares.” The seminar is presented by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and co-sponsored by the PBA Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Committee; registrants will receive 2 substantive and 1 ethics credit.

March 14, 2022 NewsIcon120
bit-x-bit welcomes Kurt Petro as its new Senior Forensic Examiner
bit-x-bit is excited to announce a new addition to our team. Kurt Petro has joined bit-x-bit as a Senior Forensic Examiner. Kurt brings two decades of experience in digital forensics and information technology. Kurt has also shared his deep industry knowledge with various stakeholders, having traveled across the world to train forensic examiners on the handling of cybersecurity and forensic investigations.
February 17, 2022 EventsIcon119
Brett Creasy guest lecturer at Penn State University
bit-x-bit would like to thank Jennifer Breese, D.Sc. in Information Systems and Comm. for giving Brett Creasy, our President and Director of Digital Forensics, an opportunity yesterday to share his knowledge of digital forensics with her Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics class at Penn State University – Greater Allegheny. A great group of students and we were happy to contribute to the group’s learning!
February 15, 2022 NewsIcon118
Brett Creasy lectures at Duquesne University’s Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law
Today is a busy day in the classroom for bit-x-bit! We are proud to share that Brett Creasy, our President and Director of Digital Forensics, will be speaking to second and fifth year students at Duquesne University’s Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law. Brett will address various digital-forensics topics, including data preservation and forensic analysis. Brett will also guest-lecture today at the Duquesne University School of Law's Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence class. There, he’ll focus on the role of digital forensics in the context of trade-secret disputes. bit-x-bit is proud to share our insights with tomorrow’s emerging leaders in the legal and technical fields.
December 8, 2021 NewsIcon117
bit-x-bit welcomes Eric Lemons as its new E-Discovery Project Manager
bit-x-bit is excited to announce that Eric Lemons has joined our team as an eDiscovery Project Manager. An attorney with two decades of experience in the legal-technology field, Eric brings with him significant experience at law firms and eDiscovery service providers. He has deep knowledge of various review platforms, having most recently managed hundreds of Relativity databases. He has also worked side-by-side with legal counsel to develop collection, processing, review and production protocols. Welcome aboard Eric!
November 5, 2021 EventsIcon116
Understanding Ransomware and Other Cybersecurity Challenges
We are pleased to share that Brett Creasy, our President and Director of Digital Forensics, will be joining a diverse panel of experts to discuss cybersecurity prevention, threat detection, incident response and data recovery as they relate to the challenges faced by law firms, businesses and other organizations. On November 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Brett will join FBI Special Agent Mackenzie Monarko and data protection attorney David Ries to share perspectives during the “Understanding Ransomware and Other Cybersecurity Challenges” seminar presented by Duquesne University’s Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law, and in partnership with InfraGard Pittsburgh.

November 3, 2021 EventsIcon115
Understanding the Ins & Outs of Cyber Insurance Programs
Our CEO, John Unice, and President, Brett Creasy, are excited for the final round of our webinar series with Duncan Financial Group designed to help companies guard against and respond to cyber-attacks. Our third and final session in this series is scheduled for November 10, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST. During this interactive discussion, we’ll explore how not all cyber insurance programs are the same and where your business's profile sits among the dozens of types of programs available today.

October 26, 2021 NewsIcon114
bit-x-bit welcomes Marie Perry as its new E-Discovery Service Manager & Amy Weingartner as its Office Administrator/Marketing Coordinator
bit-x-bit is excited to welcome two new team members, eDiscovery Services Manager Marie Perry and Office Administrator/Marketing Coordinator Amy Weingartner. As our team grows, we’ll continue to deliver the client-centric service our colleagues are accustomed to. Marie joins us with nearly 20 years of experience along the entire electronic discovery reference model lifecycle. Amy brings to bit-x-bit years of experience with professional services organizations.


October 12, 2021 EventsIcon113
What to Expect When a Cyber Event Occurs
Our CEO, John Unice, and President, Brett Creasy, are looking forward to continuing our webinar series with Duncan Financial Group designed to help companies guard against and respond to cyber-attacks. Our second session is scheduled for October 19, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST. During this interactive discussion, we'll explore key steps for insureds to take when a cyberattack occurs, identify outside experts that are often engaged to help organizations through the technical, legal and insurance ramifications of a breach, and discuss best practices for companies to adopt following an incident.

September 23, 2021 EventsIcon112
How Business Leaders Can and Should Protect Themselves Against Cyber Events - Webinar Series
Our CEO, John Unice, and President, Brett Creasy, are looking forward to joining Duncan Financial Group for a series of webinars designed to help companies guard against and respond to cyber-attacks. Our first session is scheduled for September 30, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST. During this interactive discussion, we’ll explore the discipline of cybersecurity, explain the common modes of cyber attack, why the subject is important for your organization, and key protective measures.

August 18, 2021 EventsIcon111
Live Webinar CLE – Working Remotely: Meeting Ethical Obligations and Security Challenges
Our CEO, John Unice, looks forward to joining Bethann Lloyd next Wednesday, August 24 (12:00-1:00 EST) to present a webinar on the ethical and data security challenges facing attorneys who are working remotely. PA attorneys who join the session will earn 1 hour of ethics CLE credit and WV attorneys will receive 1 hour of substantive CLE credit. We hope you can join us! 

August 16, 2021 EventsIcon110
Cyber Security Panel Discussion with Assured Partners and LastLine Cyber, Inc.
Planning to avoid cyberattacks, and then efficiently and adeptly responding in the event one occurs, should be top of mind for companies of all sizes. Join us on September 9 (3:00-4:30), along with AssuredPartners and LastLine Cyber, Inc., to learn about forms of cyber risk, preventative security measures, and what to do in the event of a breach.

August 12, 2021 EventsIcon109
Washington County (Pennsylvania) Bar Association’s 35th Annual Summer Bench Bar Conference
bit-x-bit is proud to be the Conference Sponsor for the Washington County (Pennsylvania) Bar Association’s 35th Annual Summer Bench Bar Conference. Hosted at the historic Greenbrier from August 20-22, the event offers a great mix of CLE and social/networking activities. If you are a WCBA member and have yet to register, there’s still time. Contact the WCBA to learn more, at wcba@washcobar.org.
July 6, 2021 NewsIcon108
4th of July Weekend REvil Ransomware Attack
Over the July 4 holiday weekend reports began to surface that Kaseya’s remote IT management software was the target of an attack by REvil (a private ransomware-as-a-service) operation. The attack targeted Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for hundreds of companies. The ransomware is believed to have arrived via a Kaseya update, which used the platform’s administrative privileges to infect the victims’ systems. Once the MSPs were infected, remote IT services such as system updates, backups and network management could be impacted. While no entity is attack-proof, planning and forethought are keys to mitigating cyber risks. bit-x-bit’s incident response team can assist with incidents such as the Kaseya attack, as well as establishing preventative best practices through the implementation of the Center for Internet Security’s CIS Controls. Contact our expert team for your organizations’ needs in these areas: https://www.bit-x-bit.com/ContactUs.aspx
June 17, 2021 NewsIcon106
Leveraging E-Discovery Tools for Incident Response
On June 17th, bit-x-bit’s Beth Hughes presented on “Leveraging E-Discovery Tools for Incident Response” for bit-x-bit’s “Tech Thursday” webinar series. The presentation focused on how bit-x-bit has leveraged eDiscovery technology to help clients identify what sensitive information has been accessed during cyberattacks.
June 14, 2021 NewsIcon105
"A Former Employee Hacked Your Client’s Network and Stole Confidential Information – Should You Call the FBI?” Presentation
On June 14th, bit-x-bit’s Brett Creasy (President, Director of Digital Forensics) joined Stephen Kaufman, Michael McKeow and Jaime Tuite, for the ACBA Bench Bar for a presentation on “A Former Employee Hacked Your Client’s Network and Stole Confidential Information – Should You Call the FBI?” The expert panel discussed the efficacy of civil remedies under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and other statutes, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of referring the matter to the FBI, and what will happen once the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office open an investigation.
May 20, 2021 NewsIcon104
Microsoft 365’s eDiscovery Tools: Do’s, Don’ts and Watch-Outs
On May 20th, bit-x-bit's Jay Schery presented on "Microsoft 365’s eDiscovery Tools: Do’s, Don’ts and Watch-Outs" for bit-x-bit's “Tech Thursday” webinar series.
May 5, 2021 NewsIcon103
Complying with California’s Consumer Privacy Act and Privacy Rights Act
Our President, Brett Creasy, and CEO John Unice were honored to join Highmark Health’s Jeff Brown and Adam Zihar to present a virtual CLE to the Association of Corporate Counsel - Western PA chapter on preparing for and complying with California’s Consumer Privacy Act and Privacy Rights Act. The interactive discussion highlighted key provisions of these Acts, with practical tips on how to ready your organization and protect CA consumer data.
April 27, 2021 NewsIcon102
ACBA - CLE Presentation on Digital Forensics for Lawyers
On April 27, our CEO, John Unice, President, Brett Creasy, and cybersecurity legal expert Lauren Godfrey, CIPP/US, presented at a CLE session about digital evidence, how to defensibly collect that data, and what forensic analysis can tell you about your case.
April 14, 2021 NewsIcon107
Lecture at Penn State University Greater Allegheny Cyber Forensics Law Class
On April 14th, bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy, gave a lecture to a Penn State Greater Allegheny Cyber Forensics Law Class. His presentation included discussing examples of digital forensic cases and computer forensic processes as well as having students perform an exercise with cell phone data.
March 3, 2021 NewsIcon101
Lecture at Penn State Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics Class
On March 3, CEO John Unice had the pleasure of giving a virtual lecture at Jennifer Breese’s Legal, Regulatory, and Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics class at Penn State’s Greater Allegheny Campus. John discussed the dynamic intersection between technology and the law, focusing on advances and unique challenges lawyers face in the disciplines of eDiscovery, digital forensics, and cybersecurity. bit-x-bit is proud to support the next generation of leaders in our fields of focus!
February 23, 2021 NewsIcon100
Future of Work: Planning Ahead for the Opportunities and Risks 2021
On February 24th, bit-x-bit’s Brett Creasy (President, Director of Digital Forensics) and John Unice (CEO) were honored to join seasoned attorneys Meghan Jones-Rolla (Mortgage Connect LP), Michelle Potter Keating (Kennametal, Inc.) and James Glunt (Fisher Phillips LLC), for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s “Future of Work: Planning Ahead for the Opportunities and Risks 2021” webinar. The expert panel discussed the opportunities and risks arising from a remote workforce and the new environment that the pandemic has created, highlighting challenges faced by companies planning for both full and partial remote work after the pandemic subsides, as well as how to navigate those landscapes technically and from a legal standpoint.
December 15, 2020 NewsIcon99
John Unice Takes the Helm as CEO at Pittsburgh-Based bit-x-bit
Founded in 2007 by attorney Susan Ardisson, bit-x-bit has developed into one of the premier digital forensics and e-discovery firms in the region. Established with the mission of providing legal and technical expertise to successfully guide lawyers and other professionals through e-discovery and digital forensics challenges, bit-xbit quickly garnered loyal clients and built a reputation for excellence, receiving the Allegheny County Bar Association’s exclusive endorsement in 2008 and in every succeeding year.
The firm has innovated continuously through the use of advanced-analytics tools and expanded to provide cybersecurity, incident response and information governance services. Now, following a thoughtfully coordinated transition period, Ardisson is handing over the firm’s leadership to a dynamic new CEO, attorney John Unice.
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November 12, 2020 EventsIcon97
Join us for Continuous Active Learning – Tackle Complex Document Review Challenges with Technology Webinar: Thursday, November 19th at 2 p.m. EST

As means and methods of working with electronically stored information (“ESI”) continue to expand, litigants are often faced with the challenge of analyzing voluminous amounts of ESI quickly, efficiently, and as economically as possible. Leveraging Continuous Active Learning (CAL) to its full potential can help you find the most important ESI, faster. As an OpenText-Insight partner, bit-x-bit has deep expertise in helping clients use powerful CAL technology.

Please join us on Thursday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m. EST (rescheduled from October 29th) for a conversation on Predict, Insight’s powerful CAL platform. Moderated by John Unice, bit-x-bit’s General Counsel and Executive VP, the discussion will be led by Abbye Needham, our firm’s E-Discovery Services Manager and Tom Gricks, OpenText’s Lead Strategy Consultant. The discussion will focus on how Predict’s CAL technology can save time and money on your review. We will discuss both how Predict operates as well as the practical application of the tool to demonstrate how it locates relevant ESI quickly, efficiently and defensibly.

To sign up, please email beth.hughes@bit-x-bit.com. We will then send log-in credentials directly to you, and look forward to seeing you, albeit remotely.

October 26, 2020 NewsIcon98
Virtual Lecture for Professor Jennifer Breese's Penn State Greater Allegheny Overview of Information Security Class

Today Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics gave a virtual lecture to Professor Jennifer Breese's Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Overview of Information Security class. His presentation included discussing examples of digital forensic cases and computer forensic processes as well as having students perform an exercise with cell phone data.

Brett is an experienced speaker/guest lecturer, so please feel free to reach out to us if your organization has an interest in learning more about forensics and cybersecurity.

August 28, 2020 NewsIcon96
Defensible Collection of Remote Data

Even before COVID-19 forced most of the business world into remote work settings, organizations facing litigation or other legal demands had a growing need to defensibly and efficiently collect electronically stored information located across diverse geographic locations.  With an increasingly remote work force, the ability to forensically collect data from mobile devices, personal computers or online/cloud storage accounts can be expected to rise.

Partnering with a service provider who has methods in place to maintain the integrity of the data will help avoid charges of spoliation and will ensure that such data can be authenticated, if needed, in ongoing legal proceedings.  Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics, and John Unice, the firm’s General Counsel and Executive V.P., discuss the in’s and out’s of remote data collection in the August 28, 2020, issue of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Lawyers Journal.  Feel free to take a moment to read their thoughts and reach out to us with any questions.

June 29, 2020 NewsIcon95
Jason Schery - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
Congratulations to bit-x-bit’s Jason Schery who is now a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst! Jay joins a small, highly trained group of forensic analysts with the knowledge, skills and ability to conduct incident investigations, including internal and external data breach intrusions, advanced persistent threats, anti-forensic techniques, used by attackers, and complex forensic cases. Some of the requisite skills for certification include memory, registry, shadow volume and timeline analysis enabling GIAC Certified Forensic Analysts “to track every move” of an adversary across a system or enterprise. “As our work in trade secret theft and incident response grows each year, Jay’s skills, certification and initiative will continue to help us serve our clients well and provide them with the highest level of forensic expertise,” said Brett Creasy, President of bit-x-bit.
June 1, 2020 EventsIcon94
bit-x-bit "Best Practices for Protecting Data" Webinar Series
Using and Protecting Electronic Data During COVID-19
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April 27, 2020 EventsIcon93
Join us for Remote Work & Cyber Security Webinar: Thursday, May 7th at 2:30 p.m. EST
“Work from home” raises new concerns for lawyers and their clients, from cyber security risks to a new opinion from PA Bar Association. Join us as we dive into these timely topics in a free, 30-minute webinar with bit-x-bit’s EVP and General Counsel, John Unice, 2:30 p.m. EST, May 7. 
April 15, 2020 NewsIcon92
“Virtual” Lecture for Professor Jennifer Breese's Penn State Greater Allegheny Cyber Forensics Law Class
Today John Unice, bit-x-bit’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, gave a “virtual” lecture to Professor Jennifer Breese's Penn State Greater Allegheny Cyber Forensics Law Class. He presented on the topics of technology in the law and the role of forensics and technology, in the litigation and investigation contexts. Students raised interesting questions about the role of forensic analysts in the legal field, where the Pittsburgh region seems to be headed in terms of the demand for forensic expertise, and how cyber and e-discovery tools work to benefit litigants.
April 2, 2020 NewsIcon91
Mobile Device Forensics “Virtual” Lecture for Carnegie Mellon University
Today bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy will give a “virtual” lecture at Carnegie Mellon University. Brett’s presentation will focus on Mobile Device Forensics, including extraction methods, recovering deleted text messages and examples of cases. The students will also participate in a hands-on mobile device exercise to find key text messages.
March 31, 2020 NewsIcon90
“Virtual” Lecture at Pitt Law to Dean Widermuth’s L1 Civil Procedure Class
Yesterday, John Unice, bit-x-bit’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, gave a “virtual” lecture at Pitt Law to Dean Widermuth’s L1 Civil Procedure Class on e-discovery.  His topics included the importance of electronically stored information in litigation and investigations, advanced analytics, and the discovery rules and processes that apply.
March 16, 2020 NewsIcon89
bit-x-bit Covid-19 Update
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February 24, 2020 EventsIcon86
Pennsylvania Bar Institute eDiscovery Update 2020 Panel Discussion on March 3, 2020

On March 3, 2020, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute is hosting a panel discussion, eDiscovery Update 2020, on key e-discovery developments during the past year. The session, scheduled from 9:00-12:15 at PBI’s Professional Development Conference Center (Heinz 57 Center 339 6th Avenue), will cover ethical issues arising out of the use/admissibility of electronic evidence, a case law update, current developments in e-discovery, and the admissibility of electronic documents. Speakers include: David Ries and Courtney Murphy (Clark Hill), David Cohen (Reed Smith) and John Unice (bit-x-bit).

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February 24, 2020 EventsIcon87
Joe Decker Guest Lecture at Duquesne University School of Law

On February 24th, Joe Decker will be a guest lecturer at Professor Steve Baicker-McKee’s civil procedure class at Duquesne University School of Law. His topics will include the importance of electronically stored information, advanced analytics, and the discovery rules and processes that apply.


February 19, 2020 NewsIcon85
Attorney John Unice Joins bit-x-bit as Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Top Pittsburgh-based digital forensics, e-discovery, cyber security, and incident response firm bit-x-bit has added former Covestro counsel John G. Unice to its leadership team as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
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January 27, 2020 EventsIcon84
Abbye Needham, e-Discovery Services Manager, will attend Legalweek 2020

February 3-6, 2020.  Legalweek is an annual, weeklong conference in New York that attracts over 9,000 attorneys, judges, and legal professionals. Legalweek has an excellent reputation for its quality speakers, networking potential, and learning opportunities.  This year's Legalweek keynote speakers are former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and emerging technology expert Bettina Warburg, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Warburg Serres Investments and Animal Ventures. Abbye is most looking forward to talks on e-discovery analytics and meeting with bit-x-bit partners OpenText and Oasis to discuss the future of e-discovery.  Hope to see you there!

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January 23, 2020 NewsIcon83
An article by bit-x-bit's Brett Creasy and Joseph Decker - The Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee of the PBA

The Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee of the PBA posted an article co-authored by bit-x-bit’s Joseph Decker, General Counsel, and Brett Creasy, President and Director of Digital Forensics.  The article, “An Approach to Discharging the Duty of ‘Reasonable Care’ in Data Breach Matters,” offers practical guidance for companies wading through a sea of security standards, such as the NIST standards, and suggests a set of authoritative, effective and readily adoptable measures in order to protect from data breaches and to demonstrate reasonable care in protecting data.  The mission of the PBA Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee is to analyze cybersecurity issues, educate members about legal, regulatory and industry standards that preserve the confidentiality of protected information, and advocate for best practices to prevent, detect, and mitigate data breaches.

View the full text of the article here: http://cyber.pabar.org/index.php/2020/01/21/an-approach-to-discharging-the-duty-of-reasonable-care-in-data-breach-matters/

To learn more about the PBA Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee, visit http://www.pabar.org/site/For-Lawyers/Committees-Commissions/Cybersecurity-and-Data-Privacy


January 6, 2020 NewsIcon82
Abbye Needham Joins bit-x-bit as eDiscovery Services Manager
bit-x-bit is pleased to announce that Abbye Needham, Esq., has joined its management team as eDiscovery Services Manager. Abbye has extensive knowledge and experience in managing the full spectrum of e-discovery services, including the use of Technology Assisted Review (TAR) and Continuous Active Learning (CAL). Most recently, Abbye managed a team of consultants providing support to Open Text/Catalyst Channel partners to implement best practices in the collection, preservation and processing of ESI, as well as the use of CAL.
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December 4, 2019 EventsIcon81
Friends of E-Discovery Meeting 12/5/2019

Tomorrow, December 5, 2019, the Friends of E-Discovery meeting will be held at noon in the third floor Jury Assembly Room of the Federal Courthouse.  The topic for this meeting will be “Notes from the 2019 Georgetown Advanced E-Discovery Institute.”  Participants and “discussion champions” will share core insights on industry topics, including data privacy, ESI protocols, processing and forensic tools, and more.  We hope to see you there!

November 25, 2019 EventsIcon80
ACBA's 32nd Annual Bankruptcy Symposium on 12/6/2019

On December 6, 2019, the Allegheny County Bar Association will host its 32nd Annual Bankruptcy Symposium at the Hotel Monaco.  bit-x-bit is honored to support this year’s Symposium, which includes a roundtable of federal court judges from the Western District of Pennsylvania as well as speakers from law firms, the Bankruptcy Court, and the IRS. The Symposium is immediately followed by the ACBA Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section holiday party (admission to the reception is included in your registration). To learn more and register, please visit the ACBA’s website at https://www.acba.org/.

November 7, 2019 EventsIcon79
bit-x-bit to Sponsor PBI's Employment Law Institute on 11/19 and 11/20/2019

On November 19-20, 2019, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) will host its Employment Law Institute West in Pittsburgh, PA. bit-x-bit is proud to be a sponsor once again.  This year’s Institute includes topics such as "Non-Compete Agreements and Theft of Trade Secrets," "Cybersecurity of Employee Personally-Identifying Information," and "Biometrics and Privacy Issues in the Workplace."

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October 16, 2019 EventsIcon78
Beth Hughes, eDiscovery Project Manager, will attend RelativityFest 2019

RelativityFest is an annual training and networking event in Chicago that brings together top law firms, judges, companies, consultants and vendors. Programming options span defensible preservation/collection to leveraging analytics tools to reduce time and effort in review and production. Beth Hughes, eDiscovery Project Manager at bit-x-bit, will attend a variety of sessions at this year's RelativityFest, including “Mobile Data Best Practices: Legal, Business, and Security Considerations” and “Government Data Demands: What You, Your Clients, and Your Companies Should Know.”  Hope to see you there!

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October 1, 2019 EventsIcon77
Brett Creasy meets with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Group
On September 25, 2019, Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s President & Director of Digital Forensics, met with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Group to discuss trends and some of the technical “gotchas” when dealing with incident response and other digital forensic matters.
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September 24, 2019 NewsIcon76
Duc Nguyen gives Lunch and Learn on Cyber Insurance Claims Investigations
Duc Nguyen, eDiscovery Services Manager, gave a walkthrough of Cyber Insurance Claims Investigations to the eDiscovery and Digital Forensics teams at bit-x-bit. Duc identified the core framework of a cyber insurance claim and gave insight into insurance coverage counsel's pain points in investigating claims for recovery of costs involving cybersecurity incidents. Providing an overview of triggering events, case assessment, claims analysis, and in-depth reporting, Duc highlighted the bit-x-bit workflow for complex matters involving these claims.

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September 17, 2019 EventsIcon75
Biometrics, Encryption, and WeChat - Friends of eDiscovery Meeting on Thursday, September 19th
Join bit-x-bit and others for a presentation at Friends of E-Discovery this Thursday at noon in the Jury Assembly Room on the third floor of the Federal Courthouse. “New Tools, New Challenges: Biometrics, Encryption, and WeChat.” Presenters include Rhonda Wasserman, Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Duc Nguyen, eDiscovery Services Manager, bit-x-bit, LLC, and Jennifer Barron Bortmes, Esq. of K&L Gates, LLP. To attend, please RSVP to Tammi Harding (tamara.harding@klgates.com). 
September 16, 2019 EventsIcon74
Professor Wasserman's Pitt Law E-Discovery 3rd year students visit bit-x-bit
Case dismissed? Failing to preserve relevant evidence can have an impact far beyond monetary sanctions. This week, Professor Wasserman's Pitt Law E-Discovery third year students visited the bit-x-bit team to learn about preservation of electronic evidence, e-discovery best practices, and obligations illustrated by the recent Kevin Spacey cases. Students also learned about the importance of chain of custody processes, digital forensic investigations, collection and processing of electric evidence, technology assisted review (TAR), and other steps that clients and attorneys can implement for a winning case strategy in and out of court.
September 12, 2019 EventsIcon73
Brett Creasy Guest Lecture at Pitt Law School on Best Practices Forensics & E-Discovery

bit-x-bit's President and Director of Digital Forensics, Brett Creasy, will give a guest lecture next week to Pitt Law students in the Honorable Christine A. Ward’s course – “Pennsylvania Practice” – an important course for students contemplating practice in Pennsylvania as well as Allegheny County.  As noted in the course catalog, “... if you wish to practice in Pennsylvania, but do not wish to lose your client's case because you are surprised by a procedural trap, this class is for you.” Brett will speak about best practices in digital forensics and e-discovery.

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August 26, 2019 NewsIcon72
bit-x-bit Hires Duc Nguyen as eDiscovery Services Manager
We are pleased to announce the addition of Duc Nguyen (CSAP, GCFE, CFCE), to the bit-x-bit management team. With over 20 years of technical experience and extensive certifications, Duc has worked both with law enforcement as well as large national and international companies. He has testified as an expert witness in numerous matters and held core forensics roles with RGL, Inc., JPMorgan Chase, and the Fort Worth Police Department.
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August 13, 2019 NewsIcon71
4th Annual YLD Esquire Tennis Open – Friday, August 23rd
Join us for an evening of friendly competition at the 4th Annual Esquire Tennis Open! This yearly tournament is hosted by the ACBA Young Lawyer’s Division in the Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center. bit-x-bit is excited to be a Game Sponsor for this year’s event. Click the link below to learn more and register. We’ll see you there!
June 13, 2019 EventsIcon70
ACBA’s Bench-Bar Conference: June 13-15

For the fifth year, bit-x-bit is delighted to be a platinum sponsor for ACBA’s Bench-Bar Conference, June 13-15 at Seven Springs Resort. Join ACBA lawyers and Federal and State court judges for networking, continuing legal education (23 CLE choices for 8 hours of credit), Waking up with the Judges for Breakfast  (“Business of the Courts”), entertainment (Monte Carlo night and karaoke), athletic events (golf, shooting, running, yoga and more) and great food. Learn more here. Hope to see you there!

June 4, 2019 NewsIcon68
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater’s 11th Annual “Full Bloom” Dance Party

The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater’s 11th Annual “Full Bloom” Dance Party was a tremendous success, presided over by Luis Von Ahm, co-founder of Duolingo, and Janera Solomon, KST’s Executive Director, both beaming in the Post-Gazette’s article (link below). bit-x-bit was an enthusiastic sponsor and supporter, and bxb’s Joe Decker is a KST Board Member. Kelly-Strayhorn is more than an historic theater – it is a leading presenter and producer of contemporary performance and emerging artists, a community resource for emerging producers, and a great East Liberty neighborhood destination.

May 7, 2019 NewsIcon69
bit-x-bit Assists in EQT Trade Secrets Case

U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon (USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania) has ordered the defendant in EQT’s case against a former employee turn over his mobile phone to bit-x-bit to be forensically examined for missing text messages believed to have been sent to former Rice Energy executives now engaged in a fight to take over EQT’s board of directors.

April 4, 2019 EventsIcon66
Mobile Device Forensics Lecture at Carnegie Mellon University
bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy was a guest lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University on April 4th. Brett’s presentation focused on Mobile Device Forensics, including extraction methods, recovering deleted text messages and examples of cases. The students also participated in a hands-on mobile device exercise to find key text messages.
March 28, 2019 EventsIcon65
Practical Guidance on Data Management & Handling your Legal Holds
Today from 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM, please join bit-x-bit's Vice President Joseph Decker, Esq. and E-Discovery Services Manager Maggie West, Esq,  and Catalyst's Thomas C. Gricks, III, Esq., for "Practical Guidance on Data Management & Handling your Legal Holds."  The program will focus on the evolving law of legal hold and preservation obligations.
March 20, 2019 EventsIcon64
Please join bit-x-bit, opentext and Catalyst for an E-Discovery Happy Hour on Thursday, March 28

Please join bit-x-bit, opentext and Catalyst for an E-Discovery Happy Hour on Thursday, March 28. The event will take place between 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rivers Club Pittsburgh. This is a fun way to connect with local people who can help reduce the total cost of discovery and optimize review spend. Please RSVP to Joe Sinchak at jsinchak@catalystsecure.com or 518-332-9422.


March 5, 2019 EventsIcon63
"Outsmart That Smartphone!" Presentation at Friends of E-Discovery on Thursday, March 7th
The first 2019 Friends of E-Discovery meeting will take place on Thursday, March 7th, at noon in the Jury Assembly Room on the third floor of the Federal Courthouse. This month’s meeting will feature a program titled “Outsmart That Smartphone!”  The program includes 1.0 PA CLE credit, available to attendees for a $10 administrative fee (checks preferred) to the Women's Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania. Lunch at this month’s program will be provided through the generous sponsorship of bit-x-bit. Please RSVP to Tammi Harding (tamara.harding@klgates.com).
February 7, 2019 NewsIcon62
Honored to have the ACBA's Exclusive Endorsement for Ten Years
In the Lawyers Journal, "bit-x-bit marks 10 years as an endorsed ACBA partner" by Mark Higgs.
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January 31, 2019 NewsIcon61
bit-x-bit, LLC becomes a CIS Securesuite Member Renewing Its Commitment to Implement Best Standard Practices for the Internet and Its Clients
bit-x-bit, LLC today announced that it has become a CIS SecureSuite member. Through this membership, bit-x-bit is further bolstering its cybersecurity defenses by leveraging CIS SecureSuite resources that include CIS Benchmarks, consensus-based, internationally recognized security configuration resources, including CIS-CAT Pro, and CIS Controls, a set of cyber practices, developed by experts around the world, to stop today’s most pervasive and dangerous cyber attacks.
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January 24, 2019 EventsIcon60
Cybersecurity Risks and Best Practices in Commercial Transportation Webinar

Please join Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics, and Abe Rein, Esq. of Post & Schell, on Thursday, February 7 at 10:00 am, for a webinar on “Cybersecurity Risks and Best Practices in Commercial Transportation.” Brett and Abe will discuss: how companies are at risk via electronic devices in trucks/vehicles, mobile devices and computers, and company networks; methods of hacking; and best practices to mitigate liability. Click here to learn more or register: https://www.pmta.org/event-3223049

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October 22, 2018 EventsIcon59
2018 Employment Law Institute West

bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy and Buchanan Ingersoll’s Jaime Tuite, Esq. will be presenting at the 2018 Employment Law Institute West on November 14, 2018. Their presentation, “The Collision of Confidential Employer Information and ESI: Safeguarding Confidentiality in the Expansive World of E-Discovery,” will examine how employers can protect confidential information and best practices for protecting this information, including preservation and retention strategies, confidentiality policies and employee exit protocols.


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September 4, 2018 EventsIcon58
"E-Discovery and Text Messages: Recovering, Authenticating, and Admitting Texts as Evidence" Webinar - Wednesday, September 19
Please join Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics, and Tiffany Jenca, Esq. with Cozen and O’Connor on Wednesday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m., who will lead a webinar on “E-Discovery and Text Messages: Recovering, Authenticating, and Admitting Texts as Evidence.” 
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August 10, 2018 NewsIcon57
bit-x-bit Ranked in Top 10 Cybersecurity Organization in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Business Times recently published the top 20 Cybersecurity Organizations in Pittsburgh and bit-x-bit is ranked in the top 10.  For the complete list, see the July 20-27 issue of the Pittsburgh Business Times.  bit-x-bit’s cybersecurity services include on-site incident response, analysis of data breaches and privacy violations, malware reverse engineering, vulnerability scanning, security awareness training, data loss prevention recommendations, and more. 


July 9, 2018 EventsIcon56
TAR Unplugged: Live Q&A with the Experts - Wednesday, July 11
Join Catalyst for a webinar Q&A on technology assisted review (TAR) and continuous active learning (CAL) with E-Discovery experts Tom Gricks and Andrew Bye. 
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May 1, 2018 NewsIcon55
“Cyber Breach and Incident Response: Help from the Experts”

“Cyber Breach and Incident Response: Help from the Experts” by bit-x-bit’s Brett Creasy, President and Director of Digital Forensics and Buchanan Ingersoll’s Matt Meade, Esq., was recently published in the Pittsburgh Technology Council magazine TEQ. The article discusses how best to prepare for a potential cyber-incident and what types of incidents we see most often.

April 30, 2018 EventsIcon54
18th Annual ALM SuperConference for Corporate Counsel

bit-x-bit’s President and Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy and Senior Account Executive Ron Blackwood will be presenting at the 18th Annual ALM SuperConference for Corporate Counsel in Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2018. Brett will be speaking on the Cyber and Data Security Panel, and he and Ron will also be presenting “The Value of Analytics in Litigation and Internal Investigations” at the Roundtable Session. bit-x-bit is very pleased to be a Roundtable Sponsor for the Conference. 
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March 7, 2018 NewsIcon53
Catalyst and bit-x-bit Form Strategic Partnership
bit-x-bit to Deliver Continuous Active Learning and Full Spectrum E-Discovery Services through Catalyst Technology, Maximizing Cost Savings and Quality
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January 30, 2018 NewsIcon52
TechVibe Radio
The latest broadcast of TechVibe Radio featured bit-x-bit’s Brett Creasy, President and Director of Digital Forensics and Buchanan Ingersoll’s Matt Meade. Brett and Matt spoke about top cybersecurity tips and key steps to take if you think your company has been hacked.
January 22, 2018 EventsIcon51
Digital Forensic Investigation Presentation at Robert Morris University - Thursday, January 25th

bit-x-bit’s Brett Creasy and Caitlin Counihan will be presenting at Robert Morris University’s Wheatley Atrium on Thursday, January 25th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. They will be discussing how to handle a digital forensic investigation from start to finish, including the intake of evidence and preparing forensic images. The event is sponsored by Robert Morris University’s Top Secret Colonials.

January 9, 2018 NewsIcon50
Protect Your I.P. and Trade Secrets: The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act

“Protect Your I.P. and Trade Secrets: The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act” by bit-x-bit’s CEO Susan Ardisson, Esq. and Blank Rome partner Jayme Butcher, Esq. was recently published in the Pittsburgh Technology Council magazine teQ.

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January 2, 2018 NewsIcon49
bit-x-bit Names Brett Creasy President

We are pleased to announce that Brett E. Creasy, CISSP, GCFA and CCE, has been named President of bit-x-bit. As President, Mr. Creasy will be responsible for the company’s overall operations in digital forensics, e-discovery, cyber security and incident response. Mr. Creasy is a 10-year veteran of bit-x-bit, and since 2012 has served as its Director of Forensics, and a Vice President since 2013. Under Mr. Creasy’s leadership, bit-x-bit has expanded its services to include cyber security and incident response offerings.
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November 15, 2017 EventsIcon48
Defend Trade Secrets Act 2017 Update: Thursday, December 7, 2017
bit-x-bit's Vice President and General Counsel Joseph Decker, Esq. will be a panelist at the Defend Trade Secrets Act 2017 Update, presented by the Western District of Pennsylvania Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
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November 13, 2017 NewsIcon47
Business Divorce - Startup to Litigation to Resolution
bit-x-bit's Brett Creasy, VP and Director of Digital Forensics, provided insights and digital investigation strategies on the topic of "Computer Forensics in Partnership Disputes and Business Divorces," a program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute entitled "Business Divorce - Startup to Litigation to Resolution," given on November 13, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
October 27, 2017 NewsIcon45
Maggie West, Esq. - Certified Relativity Analytics Specialist
Congratulations to bit-x-bit's Maggie West, Esq. who is now a Certified Relativity Analytics Specialist! This Certification recognizes Maggie's extensive experience using analytics in Relativity, and demonstrates her expert level of knowledge of the platform's capabilities, workflows and best practices. Maggie is expert in both Structured Analytics (including email threading, near duplicate detection and foreign language identification) and Conceptual Analytics (including concept search, clustering, keyword expansion and categorization). For more information about how to use analytics in your next review, please contact Maggie at Maggie.West@bit-x-bit.com.
October 26, 2017 EventsIcon44
Cybersecurity: How to Prevent Potential Threats Workshop - Thursday, October 26

Cybersecurity is a critical piece to every business, but many business owners are not sure of the steps they need to take. This workshop can get you started! You will learn how to proactively protect the data that is important to your business. Your customers expect you to have secure systems - do you? What if all of your systems stopped tomorrow - do you have a back-up? Where is it stored? Do you train your employees to identify potential attacks? Who has access to your data in your business? We will look at these topics and give you solutions. Many are easily implemented. This workshop will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the SMC Small Business Councils.

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October 18, 2017 NewsIcon46
Cyber Risk & Privacy Liability Forum – NetDiligence
bit-x-bit's Brett Creasy, VP and Director of Digital Forensics, attended the October conference in Santa Monica with more than 300 CIOs, cyber insurance underwriters and counsel. Notable panels included "Claims and Losses Update: 2017 Trends" and "Security Monitoring Failures." Be sure to check out the June 2018 Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia: https://netdiligence.com/2018-netdiligence-cyber-risk-summit-philly/
August 4, 2017 EventsIcon43
2nd Annual YLD Esquire Tennis Open - Friday, August 18th

It’s almost time for the second annual Esquire Tennis Open! bit-x-bit is a Game Sponsor for this special evening of fun and competition, hosted by ACBA’s Young Lawyer’s division on Friday, August 18 at Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center. To learn more and register, click the link below. We’ll see you there! 

July 26, 2017 NewsIcon42
bit-x-bit exclusive sponsor ACBA’s Court Capsules
Looking for quick access to rule amendments and court opinions? bit-x-bit sponsors the ACBA’s Court Capsules, to help you get it (http://www.acba.org/CourtCapsules).
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July 18, 2017 EventsIcon41
Join ALI’s Texting & E-Discovery Webcast, Thursday, July 20
Even with recent high-profile cases emphasizing the increasing importance of text messages in litigation, the need to preserve texts is often overlooked. 
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July 17, 2017 NewsIcon40
“Electronic Evidence: Preservation, Examination and Review” Presentation for the Summer Law Student Internship Program of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Joe Decker and bit-x-bit colleagues Susan Ardisson, Brett Creasy, Caitlin Counihan, and Maggie West led an in-depth session, “Electronic Evidence: Preservation, Examination and Review,” for the Summer Law Student Internship Program of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on July 13.  

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June 26, 2017 NewsIcon39
bit-x-bit welcomes Maggie West as its new E-Discovery Service Manager
bit-x-bit welcomes Maggie West as its new E-Discovery Service Manager. 
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June 13, 2017 EventsIcon38
55th Annual Bench-Bar Conference
Look for bit-x-bit at Bench-Bar this weekend, June 15-17! 
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April 25, 2017 EventsIcon37
Blank Rome Offers Simultaneous Multi Office Client Breakfast Briefings on the Defend Trade Secrets Act – One Year Later
bit-x-bit is proud to present at Blank Rome’s “Happy Birthday to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: A One-Year Retrospective” program, which will take on April 27, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Blank Rome’s offices in Houston, New York, Philadelphia, Princeton and Washington, DC. 
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March 27, 2017 EventsIcon36
Join Us for the Next Meeting of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Women in eDiscovery
bit-x-bit’s CEO Susan Ardisson and Vice President/Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy will be presenting at the next meeting of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Women in eDiscovery.
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March 17, 2017 EventsIcon35
Join Us for the Next Forensic Friday on March 24 at the Cyril H. Wecht Institute at Duquesne University

Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s Vice President and Director of Digital Forensics, will be speaking at the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law program titled “Digital Forensics in the Courts: A Legal and Technical Update.”  The afternoon seminar will take place on Friday, March 24, 2017 between 1 – 4:30 p.m. at the Duquesne University School of Law.  Other speakers include attorney David G. Ries of Clark Hill, FBI computer scientist Brian King and program manager for the National Computer Forensics & Training Alliance Adam Klickovich.

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February 27, 2017 EventsIcon34
Fundamentals of eDiscovery Program
Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) is the norm in today’s litigation. Understanding the basic legal and technical issues and knowing where to go for assistance with advanced issues is critical for litigators and parties.
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February 24, 2017 EventsIcon33
Brett Creasy to speak at program titled "Digital Forensics in the Courts: A Legal and Technical Update"

Brett Creasy, bit-x-bit’s Director of Digital Forensics, will be speaking at the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law program titled “Digital Forensics in the Courts: A Legal and Technical Update.”  The seminar will take place on Friday, March 24, 2017 from  1 – 4:30 p.m. at the Duquesne University School of Law.

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February 7, 2017 NewsIcon32
Securing the Digital Artifacts Important to Employee Investigations

Check out “Securing the Digital Artifacts Important to Employee Investigations”, an article written by bit-x-bit’s Vice President Joseph Decker and published in the DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly. Mr. Decker, and the Honorable Nora Barry Fischer, spoke about Trade Secrets at DRI’s Corporate Counsel Roundtable last month, on a panel moderated by Henry Sneath, Esq.

December 19, 2016 EventsIcon31
Trade Secrets: The Old, but New Hot IP Protection at the 2017 DRI Corporate Counsel Roundtable
bit-x-bit’s Joseph Decker and the Honorable Nora Barry Fischer, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, will speak on Trade Secrets: The Old, but New Hot IP Protection at the 2017 DRI Corporate Counsel Roundtable, which will be held at Lotte New York Palace in New York, New York from January 19-20, 2017. The program is presented by DRI’s Corporate Counsel Roundtable Steering Committee and will be moderated by Henry M. Sneath.
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December 6, 2016 NewsIcon30
California Court Enters Preliminary Injunction for Trade Secret Theft against Former Employee of Global Manufacturer of Fire and Gas Monitoring Systems: bit-x-bit Provides Forensic Analysis and Supporting Declaration
In General Monitors, Inc. v. Detectors, Incorporated and Wing Lam, Case No. 30-2-16-00865073, Judge James Di Cesare for the Superior Court of the State of California issued a preliminary injunction on November 14, 2016 against the defendants from “using, disclosing, disseminating, distributing or copying any information belonging to General Monitors” including any formula pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process relating to any product that Lam worked on during his employment with General Monitors.  
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October 14, 2016 NewsIcon29
TRO Entered under Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act against Two Former Employees of National Roofing Company: bit-x-bit Provides Forensic Analysis and Supporting Declaration
In CentiMark Corporation v. Executive Roof Services, LLC, Michael W. Meacham, and Eric S. Pauly, Case No. 3:16-cv-05707, Judge Ronald B. Leighton for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued a Temporary Restraining Order against Defendants  under the recently enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act , 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (2016).  The TRO restrained the Defendants from disclosing CentiMark’s confidential and trade secret information and enjoined them from engaging in a competitive commercial and industrial roofing business in violation of their employment agreements with CentiMark.    


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October 10, 2016 EventsIcon28
Lackawanna Bar Association's 35th annual Thomas M. Holmes, Esq. Bench Bar Conference

bit-x-bit is pleased to be a sponsor of the Lackawanna Bar Associations’ 35th annual Thomas M. Holmes, Esq. Bench Bar Conference next Friday, October 14th from noon to 5:30 p.m. Of special interest will be a presentation entitled, “Crime Online: The Investigation and Prosecution of Cyber Criminals,” by Third Circuit Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie. The event will conclude with a reception from 4:30 to 5:30.

To see a full schedule of conference events, please visit: http://www.lackawannabar.org/index.php?id=106

September 26, 2016 NewsIcon27
ACBA's Legal Tweet Service Now Includes the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

The Allegheny County Bar Association's Legal tweet service has officially expanded their coverage to include the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. This is an addition to the ACBA Legal Tweet Service’s already expansive coverage on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, PA Commonwealth Court, PA Superior Court, and the PA Supreme Court decisions, thus providing you with the quickest and most comprehensive way to stay in the know on all matters related to court rule amendments, important court opinions, and information on local events that are relevant to you.

Be sure to check out and follow the ACBA Legal Tweet service at:http://www.acba.org/legaltweets

bit-x-bit is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the ACBA Legal Tweet Service.


September 23, 2016 EventsIcon26
Non-Practicing Attorneys and Legal Professionals – Panel Discussion

Have you ever wondered what you could do with a law degree - besides practice law? Well, the ACBA Non-Practicing Attorneys and Legal Professionals Committee is hosting a panel discussion on
September 29th, from 5-7 pm in the Koppers Building to show the many ways you can use your law degree in addition to the traditional practice of law.  bit-x-bit’s CEO Susan Ardisson, along with Melanie Harrington, President of Vibrant Pittsburgh, David Matthews, legal and legislative advisor for the Center for Organ Recovery and Education, and Abby Wilson, deputy director for public policy and community relations for the Allegheny County Health Department, will all be sharing their individually unique ways in which they have successfully used their law degrees to build interesting and rewarding careers outside the practice of law.  This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is  curious about how they can chose a non-traditional legal career.  

A networking reception, including drinks and light hors d'oeuvres, will take place both before and after the presentation.

Register by September 28th by visiting: https://www.acba.org/CLE-Events/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/CSD160929_NONPRACTIC  

August 3, 2016 NewsIcon25
bit-x-bit Presents to Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney on Electronic Evidence

This past Wednesday, bit-x-bit ventured to Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney to give a firm-wide presentation to over 100 lawyers on the technical aspects of electronic evidence.
They presented on topics ranging from the preservation and collection process, to forensic investigation techniques and ESI protocols, as well as strategies for reducing or shifting ESI costs. 
The program is part of Buchanan’s continuing legal education program, and bit-x-bit is pleased to share their expertise with this leading law firm

To learn more about Buchanan, Ingersoll and Rooney’s expertise, visit:http://www.bipc.com/

And to find out about all the great services bit-x-bit has to offer, please visit:http://www.bit-x-bit.com/Services.aspx

June 9, 2016 NewsIcon24
Introducing ACBA's New Legal Tweet Service

What’s the easiest way to keep up to date on local court rulings, judicial opinions and more - the ACBA’s new Legal Tweet Service!  Each day, the ACBA publishes a summary of the  significant local court legal updates and provides the relevant links to opinions and rulings through its Twitter page, making the legal decisions that are important to you all available in one convenient place. bit-x-bit is pleased to be the exclusive sponsor of this innovative and helpful service.

 

To learn more about this new service, please visit:
https://twitter.com/AlleghenyCoBar

Check out the legal tweets twitter page at:
http://www.acba.org/legaltweets

May 19, 2016 EventsIcon23
It's That Time of Year Again: Get Excited for the 54th Annual Bench Bar Conference at Seven Springs Mountain Resort!

Susan Ardisson and Joseph Decker are lacing up their tennis shoes as they prepare to co-chair the tennis tournament at this year’s annual Bench Bar Conference at Seven Springs Mountain Resort taking place June 16th-18th. For over half a century now, the Bench Bar Conference has been a standing tradition for local lawyers and judges to come together in an informal setting to discuss the issues facing the state and federal court systems of Western PA. It is also a great opportunity to build professional and personal relationships through numerous events including, great food, sports, and entertainment. You don’t want to miss out on this-become part of the tradition today!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.acba.org/54benchbar
Bit-x-Bit is again pleased to be a platinum sponsor of this event

May 18, 2016 EventsIcon21
Brett Creasy Shares Expert Advice on Advanced Cyber Security
Nothing is more important to your firm then your client’s confidential data. 

What would you do if all that crucial information was stolen? A data breach could spell the end of your client relationships or even your entire business. This is why PBI is offering an advanced cyber security course on June 3rd, aimed at increasing your knowledge of cyber security so that your client’s data remains safe. Our own Brett Creasy will be offering his expert advice on data collection, examination, policies and procedures for cybersecurity incidents. If you want to learn how to manage and secure your clients data, and obtain practical tips on how to avoid a possibly devastating security breach, then sign up to attend today!

To see how you can attend, visit:http://catalog.pbi.org/store/seminar/seminar.php…

May 18, 2016 EventsIcon22
bit-x-bit Presents to Law Firm Tucker Arensberg

The crucial evidence today is electronic, and law firm Tucker Arensberg is ready for that challenge. bit-x-bit will be providing expert advice to help the firm expand its knowledge of electronically stored evidence. We will be presenting to Tucker Arensberg on electronic evidence, e-discovery, and the new Defend Trade Secrets Act.

To learn more about Tucker Arensberg’s more than 100 years of experience, please visit http://www.tuckerlaw.com/

April 11, 2016 NewsIcon20
Susan Ardisson shares cybersecurity insights in PNC’s bizwomen journal

bit-x-bit’s CEO, Susan Ardisson shares insights on cybersecurity in the workplace through PNC’s  bizwomen journal.  To learn about the most prevalent cyber-attack faced by companies, and how to protect your company, clients and employees, check out http://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/channels/pnc/2016/04/cybersecurity-are-you-inviting-in-hackers.html.

 

March 1, 2016 NewsIcon19
Brett Creasy Lectures at Carnegie Mellon University

Brett Creasy will guest lecture at Carnegie Mellon University on cyber forensics and incident response.  His topic will be cell phone forensics in the private sector. 

February 26, 2016 NewsIcon18
PBT’s 2016 Business Women First Award
bit-x-bit’s CEO, Susan Ardisson, is a recipient of by the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2016 Business Women First Award. The women’s leadership reception and award ceremony will be held at the Westin Hotel on March 2.
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February 24, 2016 EventsIcon17
bit-x-bit at Pitt Law’s Advanced Legal Research Class
On February 24th bit-x-bit’s Joe Decker spoke to Pitt's Advanced Legal Research Class on the analysis and use of digital forensic evidence. He analyzed court cases where digital evidence was outcome-determinative. The class is taught by Professor Linda Tashbook.
February 18, 2016 EventsIcon16
Joseph Decker lectures at Duquesne's Law School

On Monday, February 22nd,  Joe Decker guest lectured in the Trade Secret Law class at Duquesne University School of Law. His topic was “Using Computer Forensic Experts in Trade Secret Litigation.”

December 4, 2015 EventsIcon6
Brett Creasy updates ISSA on computer forensics advances
bit-x-bit Vice President and Director of Digital Forensics Brett Creasy spoke to members of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) in Pittsburgh on December 4. He provided an overview of computer forensic practices and areas of examination to uncover evidence of the theft of confidential business information.
November 17, 2015 EventsIcon1
Pittsburgh Energy Briefing: Susan Ardisson shares insights into trade secret litigation forensics
For the Pittsburgh Energy Briefing sponsored by Blank Rome LLP on November 17, bit-x-bit CEO Susan Ardisson presented with the Honorable Christine Ward, and Blank Rome partners Amy Joseph Coles and Jayme L. Butcher, on “What You Don’t Know Can Hurt: Forensic Investigation and Trade Secret Litigation.”
August 27, 2015 NewsIcon2
bit-x-bit adds Nuix for e-discovery processing and analysis
bit-x-bit has added Nuix to its suite of e-discovery processing and analysis tools. This market-leading software enables bit-x-bit to process and analyze data faster and more efficiently, resulting in cost savings for its clients.
July 21, 2015 EventsIcon4
bit-x-bit team speaks at PA State System of Higher Education’s Technology Day
For the PA State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) Technology Day hosted at Slippery Rock University on July 21, bit-x-bit’s Susan Ardisson, Joseph Decker and Brett Creasy spoke about “Electronic Evidence: Preservation, Examination and Security.” The trio covered topics including the legal obligation to preserve ESI, preservation methods and techniques, examples of what a forensic examination can reveal, processing and searching ESI, and incident response and security.

July 15, 2015 EventsIcon7
Ardisson, Creasy address law students
Susan Ardisson and Brett Creasy presented “Electronic Evidence: Preservation, Examination and Review” to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Summer Law Student Internship Program, speaking about topics including authentication of electronic evidence, forensic examinations involving trade secret theft, social media evidence and the use of technology/analytics to reduce costs.
June 1, 2015 NewsIcon9
Clint Field takes board seat with ARMA Pittsburgh Chapter
Congratulations to bit-x-bit’s Solutions Architect Clinton Field, Esq., on his election to the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Chapter of ARMA International, an association of professionals committed to the continued advancement of the records management industry, including electronic records management.
May 28, 2015 EventsIcon10
Susan Ardisson addresses Urban Innovation21 Pittsburgh Promise scholars
Susan Ardisson addressed students at the Urban Innovation21 Pittsburgh Promise Summer Internship Kick-Off Event at Point Park University on May 28. Pittsburgh Promise, a program led by partners Catalyst Connection and Urban Innovation21, offers regional manufacturers local college interns at no cost. The students, who are recipients of the Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship, gain valuable industry experience while supporting manufacturers’ efforts to implement business improvements.
May 13, 2015 NewsIcon11
bit-x-bit earns ACBA’s exclusive endorsement for the eighth year running
bit-x-bit, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has once again received the exclusive endorsement of the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) to provide computer forensics, data loss prevention and e-discovery consulting services to the ACBA’s more than 6,500 members.
April 20, 2015 NewsIcon12
Brett Creasy’s testimony helps plaintiff win $13 million verdict in gender discrimination lawsuit
Jury awarded the plaintiff $950,000 in compensatory damages and $12.5 million in punitive damages, making the verdict one of the largest ever returned in the 25-county federal Western District of Pennsylvania.
April 17, 2015 NewsIcon13
Clinton Field authors ACBA Lawyers Journal article "Implementing an Information Governance Program"
Article explains how organizations can reduce the volume of stored data to mitigate security and privacy risks.
February 6, 2015 NewsIcon14
Allegheny County awards bit-x-bit network security and data forensics contract
bit-x-bit and solutions4networks have been selected by Allegheny County to provide network security and data forensic services to the county under a three-year contract.
January 16, 2015 EventsIcon15
Brett Creasy speaks at the Wecht Institute
Brett Creasy served on a panel during "Forensic Fridays: A CLE and Professional Education Seminar Series" at Duquesne University’s Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law on January 16. Program topics included social media and the courts, privacy, discovery, admissibility and the role of computer forensics in social media.