ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: President Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act sets a new course for professionals in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. By formalizing federal oversight of...more
7/23/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
Compliance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Information Governance ,
Legal Technology ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Stablecoins
In a bold initiative to integrate AI across various platforms, Google has launched AI-generated summaries in its Discover product, a personalized news feed widely accessible on Android and iOS devices. These AI summaries...more
7/18/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Google ,
Information Governance ,
Legal Technology ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: This report examines U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings through June 2025, which reached 1,519 transactions for the fiscal year to date, including 157 filings in June. Despite GDP contraction...more
7/15/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Requirements
At a pivotal moment in the evolution of cyberspace governance, a new initiative led by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) and the University of Exeter has produced a timely and practical resource...more
In the high-stakes convergence of business, technology and law, creative burnout isn’t just an individual challenge—it’s a systemic risk. The relentless push for efficiency, digital acceleration and hyperspecialization can...more
6/26/2025
/ e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Law Practice Management ,
Leadership ,
Legal Technology ,
Professional Development ,
Professional Networking ,
Relationship Development ,
Risk Management ,
Technology
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Strategic transactions in the U.S. are holding steady, even as economic pressures mount. The latest Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing data through May 2025 reveals not a retreat, but a...more
6/12/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Discovery ,
Due Diligence ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: This featured article from ComplexDiscovery OÜ provides an examination of one of the most compelling sessions from the 2025 Dublin Tech Summit, where AI transcended analytics and delved into...more
6/4/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Information Governance ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: The 1H 2025 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey marks the 37th edition of this trusted industry snapshot, drawing insights from 77 professionals across the legal, technology, and corporate...more
5/19/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Development ,
Data Management ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Information Governance ,
Legal Technology ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Surveys ,
Technology Sector
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: In a landmark decision that challenges the European Commission’s transparency standards, the General Court of the European Union has ruled against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over...more
5/15/2025
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discovery ,
Document Productions ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Evidence ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Pfizer ,
Text Messages ,
Transparency
Background Note: The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act established the Premerger Notification Program, requiring certain mergers and acquisitions to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice...more
5/13/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Compliance ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Requirements
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Emotional bonds with AI are no longer speculative—they’re shaping user behavior and redefining the risks legal professionals must address. This thoughtful exploration of artificial intimacy...more
4/22/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Confidential Information ,
Data Privacy ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Ethics ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
Rob Robinson, Editor and Managing Director of EDRM Trusted Partner, ComplexDiscovery OÜ, and CMO at EDRM's Trusted Partner HaystackID sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey from attack helicopter pilot to...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: The March 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings dropped to 89 transactions, marking the lowest monthly total since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in April and May 2020. This...more
4/14/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Filing Fees ,
Filing Requirements ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Reform
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Apple’s aggressive stance on privacy has earned both praise and penalty, most recently, a €150 million fine from the French Competition Authority. This significant enforcement action challenges...more
4/8/2025
/ Apple ,
Competition ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
France ,
Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector
In a year marked by technological innovation and market adaptation, the Winter 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Survey from ComplexDiscovery OÜ and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model provides a timely snapshot of pricing trends...more
3/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Law Practice Management ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Technology-Assisted Review
On a quiet boat dock, a lone pelican perches in perfect stillness, scanning the waters below. At first glance, it might seem like idleness—a break from the hunt. But in reality, this bird is practicing a strategy honed by...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: AI’s rapid advancement has led to groundbreaking technological achievements, but its environmental impact is becoming harder to ignore. As data centers expand to support AI workloads, energy...more
2/18/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Data Centers ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
Innovative Technology ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector ,
Water
The transition from December 2024 to January 2025 has been one filled with announcements for the eDiscovery ecosystem, with impactful developments in mergers, AI-powered innovations, leadership transitions, and strategic...more
2/3/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Information Governance ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legal Operations ,
Legal Technology ,
Mergers
The economic landscape in December 2024 revealed a dynamic interplay between consumer spending, corporate strategy, and transactional activity, offering critical insights into the evolving M&A environment. Recent data from...more
1/24/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Interest Rates ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management
Amid the tidal wave of technological innovation, the legal industry finds itself grappling with an essential question: how can it transform the overwhelming chaos of digital data into a wellspring of actionable insights? The...more
1/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
EDRM ,
Legal Technology ,
Risk Management
The eDiscovery industry in 2024 has proven to be another transformative year, with mergers, acquisitions, and investments driving significant shifts in the competitive and technological landscape. As the market matures,...more
1/14/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Investment ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
The PowerSchool data breach, discovered on December 28, 2024, serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges confronting the education sector. PowerSchool, a leading provider of education technology,...more
1/10/2025
/ Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Educational Institutions ,
Information Governance ,
Ransomware ,
Students
As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and...more
1/8/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Information Governance ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology Sector
Editor’s Note: HaystackID® brought together industry experts in a recent webcast to discuss the interplay of artificial intelligence (AI), data management, and cross-functional collaboration in modern organizations. The...more
1/2/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
EDRM ,
Machine Learning ,
NIST ,
Popular
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released a comprehensive opinion addressing key data protection concerns related to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) models. The opinion, requested...more
12/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Governance ,
Ireland ,
Personal Data ,
Risk Assessment ,
Training