This update covers September's key e-discovery developments, focusing on court decisions addressing negotiations over ESI search terms, standards for metadata production, discovery of litigation hold information, and sanctions for ESI spoliation.
EEOC v. Formel D USA, Inc. delves into key e-discovery issues such as self-collection, the role of counsel, and the implementation of litigation holds. The court's findings emphasize the importance of active legal supervision in electronic discovery to avoid curative sanctions.
This article discusses the court’s decision in Ho v. Jefferson Financial Credit Union (2024), where boilerplate objections were upheld due to the burdensome nature of the requests and the sufficient production of relevant documents, as guided by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
The Ravin Crossbows court rejected broad keyword searches in e-discovery, citing their limitations and the need for cooperation in crafting practical terms. This case serves as a reminder of the risks of overbroad searches and the importance of thoughtful methodology.
The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) welcomes Clarity as a Guardian Plus Partner, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and deepfake detection capabilities in e-discovery.
This article challenges suspicions regarding Modern Attachments in e-discovery, advocating for data-driven decisions instead of assuming document alterations after transmission.
This update explores key e-discovery rulings from August 2024, including decisions on data security costs, cloned document discovery, employee text messages, and the limits of keyword searches.
AI tools can significantly assist in research, but human verification is crucial. Discover the importance of checking AI-generated outputs in e-discovery.
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), if achieved, would surpass all previous inventions in history. AGI's unparalleled problem-solving abilities, potential for exponential knowledge and technology growth, enhancement of human capabilities, and significant ethical and societal impacts make it revolutionary. The legal profession stands to be profoundly transformed by AGI, heralding a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in legal services.
Uncover the process of generating a "metadata" or "metadata plus" privilege log with DISCO's litigation review platform. This detailed guide provides step-by-step instructions and tips for creating efficient and effective logs.
Relativity and Cellebrite announce a strategic partnership to revolutionize mobile data management for legal use cases, improving efficiency and usability through seamless integration of their technologies.
This article highlights notable e-discovery cases and events from July 2024, including amendments to Local Rule 26.2(c) and key court decisions impacting e-discovery.