In Trusted Sci. & Tech., Inc. v. Evancich, the Maryland Appellate Court clarified that non-parties can object to subpoenas on relevance, overbreadth, and undue burden. The decision underscores the importance of protecting non-party interests in civil discovery.
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In Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG, the court ruled that adding three additional in-house counsel to a list of 50 custodians for discovery would be disproportionate to the needs of the case. The court emphasized the burdens of privilege review and dismissed the motion as excessive.
The Waterworks Restoration Baltimore, LLC v. Shine Home Improvements, Inc. case highlights how stipulations between parties have the binding power of a contract. This article explores how the court enforced a stipulation for portico work, even after a judgment for roof work was entered.
This article explores how generative AI is transforming legal workflows and decision-making. Legal professionals who embrace AI now will enhance their efficiency, mitigate risks, and maintain a crucial edge in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Based on the facts presented, boilerplate objections, often condemned in legal proceedings for lack of specificity, were sustained in Jacobs v. The Journal Publishing Co. This highlights the nuanced application of discovery rules and the risks of relying on generalized objections.
This report highlights key challenges facing the eDiscovery industry in 2024, such as budgetary constraints, increasing data complexity, and the role of AI in addressing these issues. Insights from 35 surveys offer a comprehensive view of the industry's evolving landscape.
The EEOC v. Hooters decision stresses the importance of scheduling orders in civil litigation, citing that delays caused by lack of diligence can disrupt court dockets and other cases. The court denied an extension of discovery, underscoring that “good faith” is not “good cause” for delay.
AI is transforming the legal profession with unprecedented opportunities but poses risks. Legal professionals must learn to navigate AI’s unpredictable nature, using it cautiously and ethically to avoid costly mistakes and maintain control over their work.
Recent case law highlights e-discovery professionals' challenges with hyperlinked documents and chat platforms. Gain key insights and strategies to stay compliant with evolving e-discovery obligations.
Matt Mahon, Vice President of Business Development for EDRM Trusted Partner Level Legal sits down with Kaylee and Mary to give us an update on where he's been since our last podcast in November 2021, what he has learned about the new emoji's allowed by GenAI and Apple, wondering if indeed they are emoji's at all, the new music he's discovered and what coaching children taught him about expectations and curiosity.
Ray Biederman, CEO of Proteus Discovery Group and Partner at MBCB Attorneys sits down with Kaylee and Mary to give us an update on where he's been since our last podcast in March 2021, the exciting Novitas Data acquisition, how his companies support the law firm, and how they support other law firms as well, Ray's expert witness work and a fun fact about him.