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Adobe’s Legally Grounded AI Model Offers a Blueprint for Responsible Innovation
Adobe sets a new benchmark for legal AI development with Firefly, a model trained exclusively on licensed data. Its compliance-first strategy highlights a path forward in a contentious landscape.
Document Correlation Under Fed.R.Civ.P. 34(b)(2)(E)
The Sievert decision reignites a long-standing dispute over whether Rule 34(b)(2)(E) mandates document correlation for ESI. While the majority rule says yes, the article proposes a metadata-based alternative that balances efficiency and fairness.
Five Lessons for eDiscovery from Home Improvement Projects
Managing eDiscovery projects shares surprising similarities with home improvement. From vetting vendors to setting budgets, here are five practical lessons to improve your next eDiscovery matter.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 29 July 2025
This week’s EDRM community update features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
Discovery 101 – Court Sets Out Ground Rules to Resolve Discovery Dispute
In Bouie v. Alzayadi, the court issued a pointed order detailing discovery ground rules, emphasizing cooperation and warning of sanctions for noncompliance.
Navigating AI’s Twin Perils: The Rise of the Risk-Mitigation Officer
Generative AI is reshaping trust and accountability in the digital landscape, leading to the emergence of the AI Risk-Mitigation Officer role. This strategic position blends technical, regulatory, and ethical expertise to proactively manage AI risks,...
Decision on How to Best Search for ESI – Court Orders ESI Protocol in “Epic of Dysfunctional Discovery,” With Unique Clawback Provision
In a discovery battle over $24 million in damages, the court imposed an ESI protocol in Everlast Roofing v. Wilson, mandating cost sharing, TAR-based sampling, and a unique clawback for irrelevant documents—highlighting the perils of...
GENIUS Act Signed Into Law: A Game Changer for Legal Discovery and Information Governance
President Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act introduces sweeping regulatory changes for stablecoins, redefining how legal professionals approach discovery, compliance, and information governance in blockchain-based environments.
Standard for Court-Ordered Forensic Examinations – When Does Misconduct “Cross the Rubicon”?
A Nevada federal court ordered a forensic exam after finding bad faith discovery conduct in PlayUp v. Mintas. The decision explores when forensic inspections are justified under Rule 34(a)(1).
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 22 July 2025
This week’s EDRM community update features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
The $20 Test: What a Parking Lot Taught Me About AI and Legal Judgment
When a young lawyer found a $20 bill, he faced a simple yet profound ethical choice. Decades later, Hon. Judge Ralph Artigliere (ret) compares his human decision to AI’s analysis, revealing why empathy, intuition, and...
Don’t Rush Past Relevance: Assessing the Discoverability of AI Prompts and Outputs
As AI becomes a staple in workplace tools, courts and counsel must evaluate whether AI-generated prompts and outputs meet legal thresholds for relevance, proportionality, and privacy in discovery.