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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...
One Form of a Custodial Data Map
Explore the strategic advantages of using a Custodial Data Map in litigation to manage custodians efficiently and their electronically stored information (ESI), featuring insights on creation, application, and a downloadable template for immediate use.
Claude 3: A First Look at this Exciting New Technology
[EDRM Editor’s Note: EDRM is happy to amplify our Trusted Partners news and events. The opinions and positions are those of John Tredennick and Dr. William Webber.] On March 5, 2024, Anthropic announced the release of three powerful...
Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor Launch New Book “eDiscovery for the Rest of Us”
Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor publish a new edition of “eDiscovery for the Rest of Us,” a strategic and tactical resource for legal teams navigating the modern ediscovery landscape. The 2024 version features new content, enhanced...
WORDS MATTER: TIPS ON EFFECTIVE PROMPTS TO IMPROVE YOUR GENERATIVE AI OUTPUT
[Editor’s Note: EDRM is proud to publish the Hon. Ralph Artigliere’s (ret.) advocacy and analysis. The opinions and positions are Judge Artigliere’s (ret.) February 13, 2024 © Ralph Artigliere. This article was written for the...
Do Not Be Underutilized as a Paralegal – Q1 2024 Facts & Findings
How can paralegals advocate for better work assignments? How can they be used in a way that maximizes their skills, furthers their careers, and adds value to their work? The best and most obvious solution is...
Replacing Attorney Review? Sidley’s Experimental Assessment of GPT-4’s Performance in Document Review
Sidley Austin details findings of a test of GPT-4’s ability to step in on e-discovery, offering the pros and cons of using the tool for document review. ChatGPT by OpenAI came crashing into the world...
How to Read a Load File
Why is a “load file” important in certain productions of documents? A “load file” is actually several files that work together to “load and organize information within e-discovery software so that the documents may be...
Trial Notebooks: Flipping to the Right Spot Instead of Fishing in Folders
A trial notebook permits “flipping v. dipping,” i.e., organization of questioning at trial, preparation for legal arguments and voir dire, and, speed in finding exhibits, impeachment materials, and stipulations. J. Loveless, et al.,Trial_notebook.pdf (webbfamilylaw.com)(Aug. 2001). Organization is vital to...
And When I Die…. What Happens to My Social Media?
“Nothing is certain except for death and taxes.” For those who wish to do so, planning under the “Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act” may be appropriate. Like most other States, Maryland has enacted the “Fiduciary Access...
Meet Your New Litigation Associate: Jen AI
John Tredennick and Dr. William Webber ask an AI associate with preparing for a deposition and show their work with various AI engines for different tasks like ranking, summarizing and making recommendations.
Being the Better Expert Witness
In the paper, I discuss the difficulty computer forensic examiners face honing their testimonial abilities because it’s rare to be interrogated by a lawyer who truly understands what we are talking about. Most interrogators work...