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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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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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Terms of Endearment - Effective Use of Search Terms in E-Discovery

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The development and use of search terms in e-discovery is a cornerstone of modern litigation. Properly crafted search terms enable legal teams to efficiently identify relevant electronically stored information (“ESI”) while...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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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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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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[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 Fragility of Chain of Custody in the Era of Digital Evidence

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“Chain of custody” is a familiar concept for anyone working in law enforcement, legal practice, or investigations. It’s a foundational part of proving that evidence presented in court is authentic, unaltered, and admissible....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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Key Discovery Points: BYOD Case Law Covering Subpoenas and Employee Handbooks

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In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today unpack a key ruling in Allergan v. Revance concerning "BYOD" – or "Bring Your Own Device" – policies. The court denied...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] 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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Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part One

Imagine instantly accessing a room full of top experts ready to respond to your toughest questions, brainstorm creative solutions, or critique your new ideas, all without spending a dime. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney...more

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Staying Curious: One Practical Defense Against Creative Burnout

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

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Case Study: Practical Testing for Effectively Organizing Documents with GenAI Review

This case study outlines a practical framework for evaluating Generative AI (“GenAI”) review for organizing documents in discovery using Relativity’s aiR for Review....more

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Mobile Device Collections — a Potential Minefield for Lawyers

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As mobile devices have become ubiquitous, so has the need for lawyers to collect information from them to use in litigation. Due to the unique data collection challenges posed by these devices, “mobile device forensics” has...more

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2025 eDiscovery Review Update: Tasks, Cost Data, and Spending Patterns

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Within the context of electronic discovery (eDiscovery), the task of review refers to the examination of electronically stored information (ESI) to identify content that is relevant, responsive, privileged, or otherwise...more

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[Event] 2025 Detroit Symposium - July 23rd - 24th, Detroit, MI

The Premier Midwest E-Discovery Event is Back! Join the ACEDS Detroit Chapter – the oldest chapter in the ACEDS global organization – as we bring back our highly anticipated Annual Symposium! After a hiatus, we're thrilled...more

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Privilege Log Deemed Partially Inadequate

In Gilbane Bldg. Co. v. School Bd. of Broward County, 2025 WL 1615553 (S.D. Fl. Jun 6, 2025), plaintiff moved to compel a “compliant” privilege log. The court decided six issues. The court wrote: “I agree that Defendant...more

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Before You Hit ‘Record’: Legal Risks In Using AI Notetaking Tools

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You may have asked a team member or associate to jot down notes during a Zoom call, only to find that they struggled to capture every key point while also actively participating in the discussion. Or perhaps you aimed to...more

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The Legal Ops Advantage: Why Smart Lawyers Don’t Go It Alone

Picture this: you’re in-house counsel, and your company’s just been sued. But you’ve seen this film before. You know (with reasonable certainty) how much it’ll cost to get from complaint to Rule 26, through discovery, motions...more

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[Webinar] Preserve the Modern Web: Legal-Grade Collections for E-Discovery - June 26th, 10:00 am PDT

Join Page Vault and ACEDS for a live product showcase designed for e-discovery professionals who need fast, defensible ways to capture today’s ever-changing online content. From social media to dynamic websites,...more

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