As AI becomes a staple in workplace tools, courts and counsel must evaluate whether AI-generated prompts and outputs meet legal thresholds for relevance, proportionality, and privacy in discovery.
In Hobson v. Harper, the court found that while the defendants negligently failed to preserve surveillance video, sanctions were unwarranted due to lack of prejudice and the footage’s irrelevance to plaintiff’s discovery requests.
In his conclusion to his three part series, award winning blogger, attorney and AI pioneer, Ralph Losey tests 4o as a panel driver by feeding it an article on new jobs created as a result of AI. Ethan Mollick's concept of a sin eater to assume liability is explored in detail. As always, there is a podcast at the end (in English) as well as a Spanish version.
In Cordero v. Stemilt, the Ninth Circuit vacated a restrictive protective order that barred plaintiffs' counsel from using discovery materials in other advocacy, ruling that the district court failed to show good cause or specific harm.
Attorney, award-winning blogger, and AI expert Ralph Losey's curated and vetted podcast features his Anonymous Podcasters as they do a deep dive on Ralph's EDRM blog post titled "Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Three".
HSR filings through June 2025 show consistent M&A activity, driven by strategic timing and supported by critical roles in cybersecurity, governance, and eDiscovery.
This article explores the legal nuances of spoliation motion timing, highlighting the risks of premature or delayed filings. It also offers a proactive framework using ESI Protocols and discovery plans.
In this article, Ralph Losey continues discussing the software, Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything, and its demonstration while exploring potential job roles arising from AI, particularly the "Sin Eater" concept proposed by Professor Ethan Mollick. This role involves humans assuming legal responsibility for AI-generated outputs, countering AI's lack of accountability. The article categorizes twenty-two new job types into trust, integration, and taste-related roles, emphasizing the importance of human involvement in AI processes. The piece critiques the effectiveness of the Sin Eater role, questioning its potential risks and implications for genuine accountability and ethical responsibility in AI decision-making.
Attorney, award-winning blogger, and AI expert Ralph Losey's curated and vetted podcast features his Anonymous Podcasters as they do a deep dive on Ralph's EDRM blog post titled "Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Two".
This week’s EDRM community update features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
Clear separation between document content and metadata is essential for accurate AI-driven eDiscovery. Without proper handling, legal teams risk flawed timelines, missed privilege indicators, and incomplete review.
Discovery requests framed as “sufficient to show” are gaining traction in federal courts for their focus and proportionality. Unlike overbroad “any and all” language, this approach targets relevant facts while aligning with evolving case law and Sedona guidance.