General Digital Bundling Questions
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What is digital bundling in the legal industry?
Digital bundling is the process of organising, paginating, indexing, and securing legal documents electronically for court submissions or internal case management. Unlike physical bundles, digital bundles enable easy navigation, hyperlinking, and search functionality, improving efficiency and compliance with modern court requirements.
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How does a digital court bundle differ from a physical bundle?
A digital court bundle is an electronic version of legal documents, formatted for submission and review on digital platforms. Unlike physical bundles, digital bundles can include OCR text search, hyperlinks, automatic pagination, and encrypted security, making them more efficient for legal professionals and compliant with court guidelines.
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Why are digital bundles becoming standard in legal proceedings?
Courts worldwide are adopting digital bundles due to their efficiency, cost savings, and environmental benefits. They eliminate printing and courier costs, reduce human errors in indexing and pagination, and improve accessibility for remote hearings.
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Is electronic bundling accepted in UK, US, and Australian courts?
Yes. UK courts follow the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), requiring specific formatting for electronic bundles. In the US, many courts accept digital filing through eDiscovery platforms. Australian courts also promote electronic filing, with specific rules for digital bundles.
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What type of documents can be created by digital bundling software?
It can be used to create transactional document packs, due diligence reports, corporate deal bibles, regulatory submissions, arbitration bundles, and compliance audit files. Our tool allows users to organise, paginate, and index large sets of documents efficiently, making it ideal for law firms, financial institutions, and professional services firms.