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HSR Filings Fall Sharply in March 2025, Lowest Monthly Total Since Early Pandemic
In March 2025, HSR filings plummeted to 89—marking a five-year low—as new FTC and DOJ regulations introduced stricter reporting standards, higher thresholds, and increased fees. Legal challenges and market uncertainty have further contributed to this...
The Pulse of Progress: Inside the Q1 2025 Update of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Buyers Guide
The Q1 2025 update of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Buyers Guide highlights an evolving eDiscovery market with 15 new vendors and strong user engagement. Backed by ComplexDiscovery and EDRM, this trusted resource continues to inform legal...
French Competition Authority Fines Apple €150 Million Over ATT Framework and Market Dominance
Apple faces a €150 million fine from the French Competition Authority for allegedly using its ATT framework to distort competition. The ruling highlights growing tensions between privacy protections and fair market practices, impacting legal and...
Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for March 2025
The March 2025 edition of ComplexDiscovery OÜ’s Five Great Reads newsletter explores critical developments in cybersecurity, data governance, and legal discovery. Featuring five curated reads, this issue highlights transformation across the legal and tech landscape.
Fluid Dynamics: ALM Report Reveals Evolving Legal Landscape Amid Record Profits and Technological Disruption
ALM’s State of the Industry 2025 report, unveiled at Legalweek, highlights record profits for elite firms, growing structural pressures, and the transformative impact of agentic AI on legal service delivery. This article explores the data...
Restructuring 23andMe: The High-Stakes Balance Between Finance and Data Protection
23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to stabilize its operations, pursue a court-supervised sale, and maintain the integrity of its customer data amidst financial turmoil. Leadership changes, a rejected acquisition bid,...
ComplexDiscovery OÜ – Winter 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Report: A Market in Transition
The Winter 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Report by ComplexDiscovery OÜ provides a comprehensive overview of pricing trends across forensic, processing, hosting, and review services. With new data on Generative AI-assisted review models, the report highlights key...
Riding the M&A Wave: What February’s 230 HSR Transactions Reveal About Economic Trends and Risk Management
M&A activity surged in February 2025, with 230 HSR transactions marking a 70% year-over-year increase. This report examines the economic drivers behind the boom, key industry trends, and critical cybersecurity and compliance risks professionals must...
SXSW EDU | Embracing the Experimental Mindset: How Curiosity Fuels Learning and Growth
At SXSW EDU 2025, Anne-Laure Le Cunff championed an experimental mindset, advocating for curiosity over certainty and iteration over rigid success metrics. Her keynote, followed by a Q&A with Vanessa Van Edwards, explored how embracing...
From Longbows To AI: Lessons In Embracing Technology
The adoption of AI follows a historical pattern seen with innovations like the longbow and tanks—initial resistance followed by transformation. Success depends on overcoming inertia, strategic integration, and leadership commitment to technological change.
Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for February 2025
February 2025’s edition of Five Great Reads highlights critical developments in cybersecurity, AI regulation, and legal discovery. From Apple’s encryption battle to Europe’s tightening AI laws, these stories underscore the challenges of balancing innovation with...
The Hidden Cost of AI: Energy, Water, and the Sustainability Challenge
AI’s expansion is straining global resources, with data centers consuming vast amounts of electricity and water. This article examines the hidden environmental costs of AI, regulatory responses, and corporate efforts to balance innovation with sustainability.