Dearest EDRM Community,
Word of the Week: Foment.
In our legal tech world this week, the opioid Sackler case, one of the largest class actions in history will continue, many more regulatory events will find their way to federal court and EDRM warmly welcomes Holley Robinson back as Marketing Operations Manager. EDRM will be closed for the holiday on Thursday and Friday.
Your participation is invited to check the pulse of our eDiscovery pricing. ComplexDiscovery’s 12th semiannual survey is open through July 19, when the anonymized results will be shared.
Kaylee Walstad and Mary Mack, EDRM.
Let’s remain united in our support for each other. For support or to assist a colleague, contact us at info@edrm.net and join our weekly Community Support Call, now in its fourth year.
On the EDRM Blog:
- Gen Z Reportedly Moving to Social Media for Information Instead of Traditional Search Engines
- Cyber Diplomacy: A New Frontier in International Relations and Professional Practice
- ChatGPT’s Surprising Ability to Split into Multiple Virtual Entities to Debate and Solve Legal Issues
- Geofence Search Warrant Held Valid
- Holley Robinson Returns to EDRM as Marketing Operations Manager
- Cellebrite Announces Availability of Industry-Leading Endpoint Inspector SaaS Solution on Amazon Web Services Marketplace
- Designation of “Work Product” Supports Inference of Intentional Spoliation
- TikTok U.S. Data Security Names Independent Security Inspectors as Part of Digital Integrity and Compliance Journey
- Chambers USA Honors eDiscovery Leader HaystackID® in its 2024 Litigation Support Guide
- Relativity Announces General Availability Date for its Generative AI-Powered Review Solution at Relativity Fest London
Upcoming Webinars on the EDRM Global Webinar Channel:
- 10 Jul 2024: 1PM Eastern: eDiscovery for the Rest of Us Author Panel (Part 2): Strategic Tips for Modern eDiscovery
- 17 Jul 2024: 1PM Eastern: Important eDiscovery Case Law Decisions for July
Updates from Around the Globe:
- Global Legal Tech Developments: In two different cases, the US Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan in the opioids case and upended decades of US administrative law in favor of judicial review. Trusted Partner Exterro’s Data Risk Management blog looked at Data Management in federal agencies. Julian Assange was freed with time served. Women in eDiscovery announced Operation Safe Spaces’ Leadership team. The Association of Corporate Counsel and Major, Lindsay and Africa released their annual benchmarking report.
- International eDiscovery Trends: Prince Harry needs to explain himself regarding missing messages. Trusted Partner, Level Legal’s David Greetham weighs in on embedded hyperlinks to cloud based files. Greg Buckles analyzed Microsoft Recall in light of the ephemeral data it was intended to be and the ESI it has become. Doug Austin’s Kitchen Sink is full of Gates Dogfish’s take on Purview, Ralph Losey’s Panel of Experts, predictions on AI and jobs, and more. Trusted Partner Purpose Legal’s Jeff Johnson previewed his webinar (now on demand) with Dov Gold-Medina on how AI will impact the EDRM process.
- World Events Impacting Legal Tech: The US removed the Gaza aid pier and repositioned ships to deter an expansion of the war to Hezbollah. ComplexDiscovery reported on political uncertainty after the presidential debate in the US and the Russia-Ukraine war. Iranians will vote again in a runoff to replace their president. Bolivia turned back a coup. Young people’s protest in Kenya resulted in a tax bill being removed. Suicide bombers, said to be female, killed at least 18 in Nigeria. Hurricane Beryl is breaking records in speed to strength and the early arrival of hurricane season.
Recent Illumination Zone Podcasts:
Catch our latest syndicated EDRM Global Podcast Network episodes on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and more. Recent guests include Brett Burney with Doug Austin, Gabe Landau, John Burchfield, Rene Novoa, Zef Deda, and Nate Latessa.
EDRM Announcements:
- EDRM Announces DISCO as Newest Trusted Partner
- EDRM’s AI Ethics & Bias team released its GenAI Judicial Orders Repository
- Update to EDRM’s Code of Conduct: EDRM has updated our Code of Conduct around in-person, virtual, social, and project events for respect and civility. The time is now to make a difference.
- Generative AI Policy Update: Check out our updated Generative AI and Large Language Model policy, focusing on disclosure and fact-checking. Read the Policy Here.
Weekly Community Support Call: Join us every Tuesday at 6PM Eastern on Zoom for support and camaraderie. For an invitation to our 229th call, email info@edrm.net. In case of a mental health emergency, consider these professional resources.
Get Involved with EDRM: We invite you to participate in our projects, webinars, support gatherings, and the EDRM Hub. Access these offerings at no cost, courtesy of our Trusted Partners and Event Sponsors.
With feeling,
Mary & Kaylee P.S. This update was assisted by GAI and LLM Technologies as per EDRM GAI and LLM Policy.
