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Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 5 November 2024
This week’s EDRM community update covers recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, updates from around the globe, recent podcasts, and important announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
Discovery From Former Attorney About Disputed Quid Pro Quo Offer to Opponent
In GLD3, LLC v. Albra, plaintiffs sought discovery from a former town attorney about an alleged quid pro quo offer regarding property development. The court denied the deposition but allowed a limited interrogatory, balancing privilege...
Discovery is the Lawyer’s X-Ray; However, an MRI May Not Be Reasonable
In Khan v. County of Cook (2024), the court allowed focused and proportionate discovery requests, likening them to an x-ray, while rejecting broader, less justified demands comparable to an MRI.
August’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery
This update explores key e-discovery rulings from August 2024, including decisions on data security costs, cloned document discovery, employee text messages, and the limits of keyword searches.
The Workstream of eDiscovery: Considering Processes and Tasks
This article examines eDiscovery processes and tasks, offering insights into how Generative AI might enhance productivity within the next 12 months. It provides a model for legal and IT professionals to explore AI’s impact on...
Discovery of Surveillance Video is Permitted Only After Deposition of Plaintiff
In Kent v. Warner, the court ruled that surveillance videos should be disclosed only after the plaintiff’s deposition to balance the interests of privilege and the need for disclosure. The court also rejected the plaintiff’s...
Discovery About Discovery – When Was Duty to Preserve Triggered?
The court in Linet Americas v. Hill-Rom Holdings authorized limited discovery about when Linet’s duty to preserve was triggered, focusing on privilege-log-type information but not allowing discovery of privileged communications.
Law360 Report on “Dropbox Rummaging” Case
In a legal dispute over Dropbox discovery, an appellate panel scrutinizes a $160,000 sanction imposed in the $10 million case. The issue is the untimely notice to the producing party about accessed documents and the...
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,...
Bob Dylan Awarded Discovery Sanctions After Dismissal of Tort Claims
Bob Dylan was cleared of tort claims by a court, and his legal team won sanctions against the accuser. The plaintiffs’ attorneys missed important deadlines despite being warned, emphasizing the need to follow court orders.