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Navigating AI’s Twin Perils: The Rise of the Risk-Mitigation Officer

Generative AI is not just disrupting industries—it is redefining what it means to trust, govern, and be accountable in the digital age. At the forefront of this evolution stands a new, critical line of employment: AI...more

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GENIUS Act Signed Into Law: A Game Changer for Legal Discovery and Information Governance

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

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[Webinar] Detecting the Undetectable: Deepfakes Under the Digital Forensic Microscope - August 6th, 11:00 am CDT

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Deepfakes—hyper-realistic synthetic media generated by AI—are no longer fringe phenomena. From fake video evidence in litigation to impersonation in financial fraud and disinformation campaigns, the impact is real and...more

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[Webinar] Important eDiscovery Case Law Decisions for July 2025 - August 5th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Expect fireworks with this month’s eDiscovery case law disputes! In our July 2025 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog we will discuss disputes related to improper boilerplate objections,...more

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Standard for Court-Ordered Forensic Examinations – When Does Misconduct “Cross the Rubicon”?

A motion for a forensic examination was granted in PlayUp, Inc. v. Mintas, 2025 WL 2017161 (D. Nev. Jul. 18, 2025). On movant’s third try, the court found that the opponent was trying to “gaslight” the court and it granted...more

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The $20 Test: What a Parking Lot Taught Me About AI and Legal Judgment

Every day, lawyers and judges the world over are asking ChatGPT and other AI tools to help them reason through complex ethical dilemmas, draft arguments, and make strategic decisions....more

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Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Three: Demo of 4o as Panel Driver on New Jobs

This is the conclusion to the article, Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part One and Part Two. Here we give another demonstration of the software described in Part One. Part Two provided a demonstration where...more

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Protective Order Barring Use of Discovery Materials in Other Litigation Was Vacated

[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Michael Berman.] A protective order barring post-settlement use by plaintiffs’ counsel of defendant’s discovery responses in other litigation was vacated in Cordero...more

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[Webinar] 6 Keys to a Precise and Defensible ESI Collection Strategy - July 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

How do you direct your clients when it comes to collecting their potentially relevant data from computers, file shares, and mobile devices? It’s critical to provide clear and accurate instructions. You can’t leave it up to...more

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From Volatility to Vision: June 2025 HSR Filings Show Steady Strategic Focus

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

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Don’t Rush Past Relevance: Assessing the Discoverability of AI Prompts and Outputs

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Much of the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) in law has focused on its utility as a discovery tool rather than a potential source of discovery. While AI’s impact on discovery processes, such as reviewing and coding...more

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Slack eDiscovery Tools: A Buyer’s Guide for Legal and Compliance Teams

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Slack has transformed the way modern organizations communicate. Conversations that once happened over long email threads now take place in fast-moving channels, private messages, and quick back-and-forth threads. While this...more

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Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Two: Demonstration by Analysis of an Article Predicting New Jobs Created by AI

This is a continuation of the article, Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part One. Here in Part Two we give a demonstration of the software described in Part One. In the process we learn about new job types...more

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Document Content vs. Metadata in eDiscovery AI: A Clarification of Scope, Access, and Accuracy

Abstract - This article addresses a critical source of confusion in legal technology: the conflation of document content and metadata in generative AI tools for eDiscovery. Document content is the text and visual data you see...more

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[Webinar] Mastering the Data Frontier: A Galactic Guide to Streamlining your eDiscovery - July 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Join masters Andy Jacobs and Josh Hickman of Cellebrite Enterprise Solutions as they lead you through the galaxy of modern enterprise data collection and analysis across the EDRM lifecycle. From the moment a case is activated...more

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[Webinar] How to Talk to Your Litigators About eDiscovery - July 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Litigators can be brilliant at creating legal strategies, but they’re not always technology enthusiasts. For many, eDiscovery is an unfamiliar landscape: complicated, abstract, and perceived as a cost center. So how can...more

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Avoiding the Third Rail of Legal AI: Don’t Let the Machine Think for You

Why professional responsibility demands we use AI as a tool—not a substitute—for legal thinking and decision-making. AI is transforming legal practice at breakneck speed. Generative AI tools promise unprecedented efficiency...more

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Application of Work-Product Doctrine to Materials Prepared Years After Incident

In Hall v. Baltimore Police Dept., 2025 WL 1548560 (D. Md. May 30, 2025)(Austin, J.), the Court considered whether materials created many years after the underlying incident were protected under the work-product doctrine. The...more

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Chess, Not Checkers: Negotiating from a Position of Power

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ESI protocols have become an important tool for getting parties “on the same page” regarding how discovery will be conducted. While they aren’t necessarily appropriate for every case, they are a vital tool in helping to...more

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[Event] ACEDS Chicago & WI CLE + Cubs/Brewers Tailgate + BB Game - July 30th, Milwaukee, WI

Join ACEDS Chicago & Wisconsin Chapters CLE + Cubs/Brewers Tailgate and Baseball Game proudly sponsored by Lineal. Get ready for a fun-filled day of learning and entertainment. The CLE sessions will be held at Godfrey & Kahn...more

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[Webinar] Beyond Purview: Extending the Legal Hold Capabilities of Microsoft Purview - July 16th, 10:00 am PDT

As legal hold requirements become more stringent, many organizations are re-evaluating the legal hold management capabilities of Microsoft's E3 licensing, especially given the impending retirement by Microsoft of its classic...more

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The Future is Now: Why Trial Lawyers and Judges Should Embrace Generative AI Now and How to Do It Safely and Productively

Introduction: The Urgency and Promise of Generative AI in Law - The unprecedented rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide presents the legal profession with a pivotal opportunity for...more

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The EU’s Legal Tech Tipping Point – AI Regulation, Data Sovereignty, and eDiscovery in 2025

As we navigate through 2025, the European legal landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and data sovereignty. These changes are reshaping how...more

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[Webinar] Judges and E-Discovery: Walking the Line Between Educating the Judiciary and Advocating for Your Client - July 11th,...

This program will emphasize best practices of navigating question about e-discovery in court with adversaries and judges who are less familiar with the mechanics of modern discovery. The panelists will provide resources as...more

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[Webinar] Nextpoint Product Spotlight: Untangling Complex Data with Smart eDiscovery Software - July 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

eDiscovery data doesn't have to be a tangled mess. As digital evidence grows more complex, legal professionals need tools that can cut through the chaos and create clear pathways to case success....more

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