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Protective Order Barring Use of Discovery Materials in Other Litigation Was Vacated
In Cordero v. Stemilt, the Ninth Circuit vacated a restrictive protective order that barred plaintiffs’ counsel from using discovery materials in other advocacy, ruling that the district court failed to show good cause or specific...
From Volatility to Vision: June 2025 HSR Filings Show Steady Strategic Focus
HSR filings through June 2025 show consistent M&A activity, driven by strategic timing and supported by critical roles in cybersecurity, governance, and eDiscovery.
The “Best Time” to File a Spoliation Motion
This article explores the legal nuances of spoliation motion timing, highlighting the risks of premature or delayed filings. It also offers a proactive framework using ESI Protocols and discovery plans.
Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Two: Demonstration by analysis of an article predicting new jobs created by AI
In this article, Ralph Losey continues discussing the software, Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything, and its demonstration while exploring potential job roles arising from AI, particularly the “Sin Eater” concept proposed by Professor...
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 15 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.
Document Content vs. Metadata in eDiscovery AI: A Clarification of Scope, Access, and Accuracy
Clear separation between document content and metadata is essential for accurate AI-driven eDiscovery. Without proper handling, legal teams risk flawed timelines, missed privilege indicators, and incomplete review.
Requests for Documents “Sufficient to Show,” Instead of “Any and All” Documents
Discovery requests framed as “sufficient to show” are gaining traction in federal courts for their focus and proportionality. Unlike overbroad “any and all” language, this approach targets relevant facts while aligning with evolving case law...
Avoiding the Third Rail of Legal AI: Don’t Let the Machine Think for You
As AI becomes more powerful, legal professionals face growing pressure to rely on it for core tasks. But true responsibility means using these tools wisely, without surrendering judgment, accountability, or the human craft of legal...
ComplexDiscovery OÜ Launches Summer 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Survey, Continuing to Benchmark Costs in an AI-Driven Era
ComplexDiscovery OÜ, in collaboration with EDRM, has launched its fourteenth eDiscovery Pricing Survey. The Summer 2025 edition focuses on evolving costs, including GenAI-assisted review, and remains open through August 15, 2025.
Relativity Scales Generative AI Availability Across Asia
Relativity has expanded its generative AI tools, aiR for Review and aiR for Privilege, to five additional countries in Asia. This move empowers legal and compliance teams with scalable, secure solutions for efficient document and...
Application of Work-Product Doctrine to Materials Prepared Years After Incident
The Hall decision explores whether documents prepared decades after a criminal conviction, as part of post-conviction representation, qualify as protected work product. It emphasizes timing and substantial need in distinguishing between fact and opinion work...
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 8 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.