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Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 15 October 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 Denied Because “the Book is Not Worth the Candle” – 50 Custodians is Enough
In Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG, the court ruled that adding three additional in-house counsel to a list of 50 custodians for discovery would be disproportionate to the needs of the case. The court emphasized...
A Stipulation is a Binding Contract
The Waterworks Restoration Baltimore, LLC v. Shine Home Improvements, Inc. case highlights how stipulations between parties have the binding power of a contract. This article explores how the court enforced a stipulation for portico work,...
Legal Professionals Should Embrace Generative AI Now and Join a New Era of Co-Intelligence
This article explores how generative AI is transforming legal workflows and decision-making. Legal professionals who embrace AI now will enhance their efficiency, mitigate risks, and maintain a crucial edge in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
“Boilerplate” Objections Are Generally Condemned; Except When They’re Not
Based on the facts presented, boilerplate objections, often condemned in legal proceedings for lack of specificity, were sustained in Jacobs v. The Journal Publishing Co. This highlights the nuanced application of discovery rules and the...
eDiscovery Challenges Impacting Business Performance: Insights from the Summer 2024 and Aggregate Business Confidence Surveys
This report highlights key challenges facing the eDiscovery industry in 2024, such as budgetary constraints, increasing data complexity, and the role of AI in addressing these issues. Insights from 35 surveys offer a comprehensive view...
Scheduling Orders Are Mandatory; Vital to Caseload Management; and, Enforced Even Where Parties Got Themselves Into a “Pickle” by Dilatory Efforts to Cooperate
The EEOC v. Hooters decision stresses the importance of scheduling orders in civil litigation, citing that delays caused by lack of diligence can disrupt court dockets and other cases. The court denied an extension of...
Navigating the AI Frontier: Balancing Breakthroughs and Blind Spots
AI is transforming the legal profession with unprecedented opportunities but poses risks. Legal professionals must learn to navigate AI’s unpredictable nature, using it cautiously and ethically to avoid costly mistakes and maintain control over their...
Key Lessons on Modern Attachments and Chat Applications for E-Discovery Case Law
Recent case law highlights e-discovery professionals’ challenges with hyperlinked documents and chat platforms. Gain key insights and strategies to stay compliant with evolving e-discovery obligations.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 8 October 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.
From AI Review and Redaction to Remote Investigations: eDiscovery Vendor Voices in September 2024
The September 2024 edition of Vendor Voices offers insights into the evolving landscape of eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance, highlighting AI advancements, strategic acquisitions, and the impact of technology on legal processes.
Application of Phil Favro & Judge Peck’s Lessons on Search Design
The case of Rayome v. ABT Electronics applies principles related to search design and keyword query disputes in ESI discovery, drawing on the expertise of Special Master Philip Favro and referring to practices outlined by...