Dear EDRM Community,
The word for this week is advance. In the US, all signs point to vaccines availability for the young ones in June as scarce formula arrives by military planes. Sweden and Finland formally applied for NATO as Turkey demurred and Hungary’s Orban showcased the “White Replacement Theory” at CPAC, the ideology animating the Buffalo Supermarket shooter. Security researchers working in good faith no longer have to fear Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) prosecution like the one that contributed directly to Aaron Swartz taking his life for fear of prison.
EDRM Guardian Plus Partner, Everlaw, and EDRM are packing our suitcases for our roadshow featuring Maura Grossman, Chuck Kellner and Mary Mack to Chicago, New York and LA starting June 1.
In legal tech this week, the FTC took aim at edtech surveillance of students. Antitrust legislation moved toward debate in Congress. Hardware mimicking neurons and synapses combined with software accelerate possibilities of the type of machine thinking that leapfrog our current TAR processes.
We wish Zoe Tillman well as she accepts a buyout, and thank her for her comprehensive and generous reporting, and especially all the linked opinions.
Speaking of opinions, our eDiscovery Case Law webinar today (with the Hon, Judge Andrew Peck, expert Tom O’Connor, Mary Mack and hosted by Doug Austin) will cover cases with inclusive threads, categorical priv logs, the Wayback machine as evidence and more.
EDRM Guardian Plus Partner, Everlaw, and EDRM are packing our suitcases for our roadshow featuring Maura Grossman, Chuck Kellner and Mary Mack to Chicago, New York and LA starting June 1. Let us save a seat for you. Register for the roadshows here. Read about the CLE’s, networking opportunities and COVID precautions to allow a gentle re-entry into regional conference gatherings with an international flair.
EDRM projects are open to new contributors, please reach out to info@edrm.net to let us know your interest, and we will introduce you to the appropriate Project Trustee. You can check out EDRM’s project listings here.
Our Syndicated EDRM Global Podcast Network is available via iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and your favorite podcast app, so you can listen at your leisure. Kaylee and Mary have our own podcast, the Illumination Zone, joining TAR Talk and Ryan Short’s eDiscovery After Hours podcasts. Reach out to info@edrm.net to suggest guests, including your own fabulous self.
This month is Mental Health Awareness month. Please see the end of this email to access EDRM’s continued commitment to our community’s well-being and mental health as we learn new ways to support each other and thrive in these challenging times.
Email us at info@edrm.net to be included on the group invitation for our interactive general support. Remember, you are not alone, and you are welcome at our events, or to reach out for help. If you are having a mental health emergency, please consider these resources for professional help.
We welcome your participation in our projects, webinars, support gatherings, and our EDRM Hub, our job board/event/directory website. There is no charge for these EDRM offerings, thanks to our very generous partners.
Opening up,
Mary & Kaylee
