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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part Two
The battle continues. In Part One, Ralph Losey examined how six advanced AI reasoning models from OpenAI and Google tackled a real Bar Exam essay question. Some impressed, others faltered, and one emerged as the clear...
ESI Protocol Deemed Controlling
The Morse decision highlights the risks of failing to comply with a court-ordered ESI Protocol. Courts may enforce such agreements strictly, but timely motions for modification can provide relief.
Requests for “Tower-Dump” or “Tower-Extraction” Search Warrants Declined Under Geofence Precedent
A federal court ruled that tower-dump search warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, citing recent geofence warrant precedent. The decision highlights concerns over probable cause, particularity, and mass data collection.
Requesting Parties Are Denied “Input” Into Producing Party OpenAI’s Search Terms
A federal court in Tremblay v. OpenAI reaffirmed that requesting parties lack the right to control the producing party’s search term formulation, emphasizing Sedona Principles 6 and 7 and the necessity of cooperation in eDiscovery.
ModeOne Expands Global Footprint with First Client in Australia
ModeOne Technologies has expanded into Australia and New Zealand, securing its first client, Adio. This partnership brings ModeOne’s remote mobile data collection solution to the APAC region, addressing legal and corporate digital evidence challenges.
Agreement in ESI Protocol to Produce All “Hits,” Without Review
Courts continue to address whether an agreement to run search terms in an ESI protocol obligates parties to produce all resulting “hits.” Recent rulings, including Rouse v. H.B. Fuller Co. and Spivey v. BP Exploration,...
HaystackID®’s Independent Security Review Validates TikTok U.S. Data Security’s Continued Compliance Efforts
HaystackID confirms TikTok U.S. Data Security’s continued compliance through an independent security review, highlighting transparency, security oversight, and regulatory adherence.
EDRM Earns JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Award for 2025
EDRM has been named the #1 Firm in eDiscovery in JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the third year in a row, recognizing leadership and thought contributions in legal technology.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 4 March 2025
This week’s EDRM community update covers recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, recent podcasts, and important announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
“Self Help” Discovery Results in Striking of Wrongfully Obtained Evidence
The Campbell v. Aberdeen FCU decision underscores the dangers of self-help discovery in litigation. The court struck improperly obtained evidence and reaffirmed that litigants must follow ethical guidelines rather than resorting to extralegal means.
From Longbows To AI: Lessons In Embracing Technology
The adoption of AI follows a historical pattern seen with innovations like the longbow and tanks—initial resistance followed by transformation. Success depends on overcoming inertia, strategic integration, and leadership commitment to technological change.
Bar Battle of the Bots – Part One
The legal world is watching AI with both excitement and skepticism. Can today’s most advanced reasoning models think like a lawyer? Can they dissect complex fact patterns, apply legal principles, and construct a persuasive argument...