EDRM Invites Global Community to Shape EDRM 2.0 via Public Comment
Updated reference model integrates information governance, continuous analysis, and discovery practices in the AI era
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HaystackID Advances to Band 2 in the 2026 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide for Cyber Investigations and Global Advisory Services
HaystackID has advanced from Band 3 to Band 2 in the 2026 Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide for cyber investigations and global advisory services — its second year of recognition. The firm also maintained its Band 2 ranking in the 2026 Chambers Litigation Support Guide, while Ashish Prasad again earned a Band 1 individual ranking, his ninth consecutive year of recognition.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 30 June 2026
This week’s EDRM community letter features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
HaystackID Earns Band 2 Ranking in the 2026 Chambers Litigation Support Guide for Second Consecutive Year
HaystackID has again earned a Band 2 ranking in the 2026 Chambers Litigation Support Guide — its ninth consecutive year of recognition and second straight year at Band 2. The firm also advanced to Band 2 in the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management Guide, while Ashish Prasad earned his ninth placement in the guide, again at Band 1.
Level Legal Earns Ranking in Chambers and Partner 2026 Litigation Support Guide for eDiscovery
Level Legal announced its Band 3 ranking in the Chambers and Partners 2026 Litigation Support Guide for USA-Nationwide eDiscovery providers, recognizing the company’s client-focused approach to legal technology, eDiscovery, managed review, and consulting services.
Illumination Zone: Episode 235 | Ryan Costello of HaystackID sits down with Mary Mack and Holley Robinson
Ryan Costello, Executive Vice President of Global Advisory and Client Engagement for EDRM Trusted Partner HaystackID, sits down with Mary Mack and Holley Robinson. In this episode, we discussed the three areas driving his advisory work at HaystackID since his last appearance on the Illumination Zone (Episode 194), including data subject access requests, behind-the-firewall data management, and AI governance. We also covered some eye-opening DSAR statistics and the idea of applying privacy-by-design principles to AI adoption. We ended with Ryan's out-of-the-park fun fact and an invitation to connect with him.
It is Improper to Combine Interrogatories and Document Requests
Michael Berman surveys a consistent line of authority holding that the two discovery tools should be served separately, with some courts concluding that defendants need not respond to requests that combine both forms of discovery.
Estonia aims to be first to give AI agents official digital IDs
Estonia's government backed a proposal to issue official AI agent identity codes, state-recognized digital identities carrying scoped, auditable permissions rather than inherited human credentials. The plan leaves liability assignment and a launch date unresolved, and the article frames the open design choices as directly relevant to cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals.
Does Microsoft Teams Require Different Search Terms Than Email?
In Kim v. Cushman & Wakefield, a Central District of California court found that keyword searches adequate for email may be insufficient for Microsoft Teams, where messages are shorter, more informal, and less likely to include full names. Michael D. Berman analyzes the holding and its practical implications for search term design and Rule 26(f) planning.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 23 June 2026
This week’s EDRM community letter features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
Is it OK if “Actual Authorities” Support the “Bogus” Proposition Set Out in a Hallucinated Case?
In Withers v. City of Aberdeen, a federal court rejected the argument that attorneys should avoid sanctions for citing AI-hallucinated cases simply because legitimate authorities support the same legal propositions. The decision emphasizes that fake citations waste judicial resources, violate Rule 11 obligations, and can lead to disciplinary referrals and removal as counsel of record.
EDRM Releases Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM) v4.1 with Comprehensive Updates for Unified Governance
EDRM has released Information Governance Reference Model (IGRM) v4.1, the first major update since 2012. The revised framework helps organizations align governance, privacy, security, legal, records management, and business stakeholders to address modern challenges including AI, data governance, compliance, and information lifecycle management.