Harness the power of cloud-based evidence with BlueStars’ Modern Attachments solution, the first and only comprehensive offering designed to collect, process, and analyze cloud-based attachments in eDiscovery. This breakthrough technology addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern litigation—the handling of linked files from platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace—which traditional eDiscovery workflows often fail to capture. In today’s digital landscape, where documents are increasingly shared and stored through cloud platforms, our solution addresses the unique challenges of eDiscovery in the modern era.

What would it mean for your case strategy if a critical piece of evidence linked in the cloud remained hidden? But even better, what would it mean for your case if we had a solution to this problem?

The Challenge: Hidden Evidence and Metadata Gaps

Unlike regular email attachments, modern attachments are links to files stored in the cloud. These files can be updated even after they’re shared, creating major eDiscovery challenges:

• Missing Documents: Standard processes may not capture linked files, leading to gaps in discovery.

• Version Confusion: It can be difficult to track which version of a document was shared, viewed, or edited at a specific time.

• Lost Metadata: Important details like who accessed the file, sharing permissions, and activity history are often ignored or missing, making it harder to defend findings.

With litigation increasingly involving cloud-based collaboration tools, law firms and in-house legal teams need a defensible, efficient, and accurate solution to handle modern attachments.

Meet BlueStars’ Industry-First Modern Attachments Solution

BlueStar’s Modern Attachments Solution is the first comprehensive workflow to preserve the full evidentiary picture of cloud-based files, ensuring transparency, defensibility, and compliance.

Complete Collection and Tracking

• Saves all versions of linked files so no changes or deletions are missed. This means you can see all changes made to a file, even if someone tried to delete or edit it.

• Connects attachments to their original emails or messages (like in Teams) to keep the full context.

• Takes snapshots of files at key moments—showing exactly how they looked when they were shared, viewed, or edited by relevant people.

Advanced Tracking & Metadata Insights

• Logs who accessed, shared, or edited a document and when.

• Saves activity history, permissions, and file movement for full transparency.

• Easily integrates with Relativity and other eDiscovery tools.

Smart Filtering for Relevance

• Pinpoints the most relevant file versions based on user actions, dates, and activity.

• Cuts out unnecessary documents so legal teams focus only on key evidence.

External Sharing Visibility

• Detects when files are shared outside the company to flag potential data leaks.

• Captures recipient details, timestamps, and file activity for forensic review.

Court-Ready & Defensible Workflows

• Maintains a clear audit trail to track files at every stage.

• Ensures metadata is intact to prevent disputes over authenticity.

• Designed to follow eDiscovery best practices, including Sedona Principles, EDRM, and ABA guidelines.

  Why This Matters for Legal Teams

Law firms and corporate legal departments often struggle with tracking modern attachments, leading to missed evidence or time-consuming manual searches. BlueStar’s solution solves this by providing:

Complete Visibility – Ensures no linked documents are missed, capturing all cloud-based files.

Faster, More Efficient Reviews – Cuts down on irrelevant documents, speeding up legal workflows and reducing costs.

Stronger Legal Defensibility – Keeps a clear record of file history, versions, and metadata to protect against challenges in court.

The BlueStar Advantage in Modern eDiscovery

1. Increased Confidence: Gain a complete understanding of cloud-based file sharing, access, and modifications.

2. Streamlined Review: Reduce costs and improve productivity using relevant cloud-based evidence.

3. Hidden Insights: Uncover metadata and activity logs inaccessible through traditional eDiscovery methods.

4. Comprehensive and Defensible: Ensure compliance with robust audit trails and transparent processes for cloud-based evidence.

Empower your legal team to uncover critical evidence, reduce inefficiencies, and prepare stronger cases in today’s cloud-driven world. Choose BlueStar Case Solutions for Modern Data Attachments and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of eDiscovery.

Contact BlueStar Case Solutions today to learn how our Modern Data Attachments service can transform your eDiscovery process and give you a competitive edge in litigation.

The Case of the Vanishing Attachments: Solving the Mystery of Modern eDiscovery

Article Written By Tim Morenc

Published in The Orange County Paralegal Association Compendium Spring 2025 Edition