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Request for Preservation Order Denied Under the “Cry Wolf” Doctrine
Courts do not lightly issue preservation orders. A request for a preservation order was denied in In Re Zeta Global Data Privacy Litigation, 2026 WL 1283618 (S.D.N.Y. May 11, 2026).
DOJ Antitrust Division’s reported AI use raises the eDiscovery bar for HSR responders
The DOJ Antitrust Division’s reported use of AI in antitrust investigations signals a significant shift for eDiscovery, compliance, and legal teams responding to HSR Second Requests, algorithmic pricing scrutiny, and AI-assisted regulatory enforcement.
District of Nevada’s Opportunity for Junior Lawyers to Argue Motions
Like most, if not all, federal courts, the District of Nevada has a local rule that permits it to consider motions with or without a hearing. However, there is a novel twist in one Judge’s...
Market Intelligence: eDiscovery market growth from 2012 to 2030
A reconciled 18-year market analysis projects worldwide eDiscovery spending to reach $28.08 billion by 2030, highlighting AI-driven cost compression, shifting software-service dynamics, and the growing gap between exploding data volumes and discovery spend.
It’s the End of eDiscovery as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) — Part II: Redesigning Work (or, The Only Thing Certain is Change)
In Part II of this series, Gina Taranto speaks with Laura Cloney about how AI is reshaping eDiscovery, redefining corporate work, and creating new opportunities for professionals who can translate durable skills into emerging roles.
Motion for Reconsideration—It Does Not Exist—But It Is Routinely Entertained—On Limited Grounds
A Colorado federal court denied reconsideration in Stanisaveljevic v. The Standard Fire Ins. Co., finding that evidence already in a party’s possession but left unreviewed is not newly discovered. The opinion reinforces that discovery choices...
Construction Litigation Checklist: Your step-by-step plan from discovery to decision
Construction litigation is among the most data-intensive areas of law, requiring attorneys to manage CAD files, BIM models, project management systems, accounting records, and massive volumes of communications across multiple parties. This checklist outlines a...
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 19 May 2026
This week’s EDRM community letter features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
What is a “Shotgun” Pleading?
In Kelly v. City of Cochran, GA, the court applied established Eleventh Circuit precedent to explain the four defining characteristics of an impermissible “shotgun” pleading under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
More data, fewer resources: What 100+ legal professionals say is holding ediscovery back in 2026
A new “Nextpoint eDiscovery Landscape” survey of 100+ legal professionals reveals the growing gap between expanding data volumes and the limited time, budgets, and technology available to manage modern ediscovery demands.
Using AI for Legal Tasks: When Delegation Becomes a Dirty Word
Judge Ralph Artigliere explores the growing tension between AI assistance and professional responsibility in legal practice. This article examines over-delegation risks, automation bias, eDiscovery implications, and the need for real-time human oversight in AI-assisted legal...
It’s the End of eDiscovery as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (…and You Should Too) — Part I: A Sea Change
At Legalweek 2026, one thing stood out by its absence: “eDiscovery.” In its place, AI dominated the conversation, signaling a broader transformation of the industry. Gina Taranto explores why the core skills of discovery professionals—data...