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“There’s No Better Rule”
This article challenges suspicions regarding Modern Attachments in e-discovery, advocating for data-driven decisions instead of assuming document alterations after transmission.
Doveryai, No Proveryai!
AI tools can significantly assist in research, but human verification is crucial. Discover the importance of checking AI-generated outputs in e-discovery.
AI Prompt to Improve Keyword Search
Learn how AI-powered prompts can enhance eDiscovery keyword searches by optimizing stop words, synonyms, and Boolean queries to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Yes, AI is Here. No, You’re Not Gone.
This article discusses the collaborative potential of AI, emphasizing that while it can automate routine tasks, the critical role of human judgment and expertise remains irreplaceable in legal practice and especially in eDiscovery.
Garden Variety: Byte Fed. v. Lux Vending
In light of Byte Fed., Inc. v. Lux Vending LLC. and the opinion issued by United States Magistrate Judge Sean Flynn from the Middle District of Florida on May 1, 2024, Craig Ball looked at “garden...
Girding for the E-Savvy Opponent (Revisited)
[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Craig Ball. This article is republished with permission and was first published on April 26, 2024.] A friend shared that she was seeing the Carole King musical,...
Cloud Attachments: Versions and Purview
Craig Ball examines cloud attachments and versions in M365 and Purview, identifying the settings necessary to enable the collection. He explores the problem of versions, asserting that it is improper not to collect any of...
What’s All the Fuss About Linked Attachments?
The e-discovery debate over ‘Linked Attachments’ versus traditional embedded files reveals significant implications for legal tech. This shift to cloud-based linked attachments challenges legal professionals to navigate new paradigms in document management and litigation support....
ESI Protocols: How Do I Get Out of a Bad Deal?
[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Craig Ball. This article is republished with permission and was first published on March 19, 2024.] I watched a webinar this morning where the presenters addressed ESI...
Lessons from Lousy Lexical Search (and Tips to Do Better)
[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Craig Ball. This article is republished with permission and was first published on February 26, 2024.] Preparing a talk about keyword search, I set out to distill...
Surviving a Registration Bomb Attack
[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Craig Ball. This article is republished with permission and was first published on February 2, 2024.] It started just after 7:00 last night. My mailbox swelled with...
Will AI Summarization Disrupt Discovery?
[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Craig Ball. This article is republished with permission and was first published on January 26, 2024.] Reader’s Digest, the century-old magazine with the highest paid circulation,...