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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for August 2025
From MIT’s AI analysis to ILTACON 2025 highlights, this roundup explores how cybersecurity, legal tech, and discovery professionals are shifting from AI hype to real-world governance, risk control, and operational resilience.
![[EDRM Workshop] Building eDiscovery Expertise: Where Education Begins—and Never Ends, In Loving Memory of Kaylee Walstad (1962–2025), ComplexDiscovery.](https://edrm.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ComplexDiscovery-Building-eDiscovery-Expertise.png)
[EDRM Workshop] Building eDiscovery Expertise: Where Education Begins—and Never Ends
Honoring Kaylee Walstad’s legacy, this EDRM webcast dives into the continuous journey of eDiscovery education, offering expert insights for professionals at all levels.
HSR Filings Rise in July 2025 as Compliance and Cybersecurity Move to the Forefront of M&A
July 2025 saw a rise in HSR filings, signaling renewed M&A momentum. As regulatory scrutiny deepens, cybersecurity, governance, and eDiscovery are key to strategic deal success.
When AI Conversations Become Compliance Risks: Rethinking Confidentiality in the ChatGPT Era
AI chats may seem private, but legal experts warn they could become courtroom evidence. As AI integrates into legal work, professionals must rethink digital confidentiality and privilege risks.
Inside the 2H 2025 Update of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Systems Buyers Guide: Insight, Strategy, and Market Signals
With record readership and new editorial themes on cost transparency and legal tech priorities, the 2H 2025 eDisclosure Buyers Guide from Andrew Haslam remains an essential compass for eDiscovery professionals.
Adobe’s Legally Grounded AI Model Offers a Blueprint for Responsible Innovation
Adobe sets a new benchmark for legal AI development with Firefly, a model trained exclusively on licensed data. Its compliance-first strategy highlights a path forward in a contentious landscape.
GENIUS Act Signed Into Law: A Game Changer for Legal Discovery and Information Governance
President Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act introduces sweeping regulatory changes for stablecoins, redefining how legal professionals approach discovery, compliance, and information governance in blockchain-based environments.
From Volatility to Vision: June 2025 HSR Filings Show Steady Strategic Focus
HSR filings through June 2025 show consistent M&A activity, driven by strategic timing and supported by critical roles in cybersecurity, governance, and eDiscovery.
Staying Curious: One Practical Defense Against Creative Burnout
In high-performance sectors, creative burnout poses a systemic risk. This article outlines how cultivating curiosity can serve as a powerful, sustainable defense against it.
Data at Risk: The Governance Challenge of Generative AI
This article examines the urgent need for adaptive data governance frameworks as generative AI challenges traditional models of consent, transparency, and accountability. Drawing on the EU’s latest report, it highlights the limitations of the GDPR...
Strategic Signals: May 2025 HSR Filings Reveal Steady M&A Amid Market Shifts
May 2025 HSR filing data reflects consistent deal volumes amid economic and regulatory headwinds. Professionals in cybersecurity, governance, and eDiscovery are critical to enabling secure, compliant transactions.
Cellebrite’s Strategic Acquisition of Corellium: A Leap in Arm-Based Device Security
Cellebrite’s $200 million acquisition of Corellium is a strategic move into Arm-based device security, enhancing its capabilities in mobile forensics, virtualization, and DevSecOps. This merger signals a transformative step for cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and digital intelligence...