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Cracking the Code on ESI

The volume of “documents” relevant to litigation and government investigations has exploded due to electronic data, leading to a significant shift in the discovery process. What once required a trip to a client’s filing...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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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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[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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[Webinar] Unlocking the Kennedy Archives with AI-Powered eDiscovery - June 4th, 10:00 am PDT

Revealing Hidden Truths in History’s Most Complex Documents - The Kennedy assassination archives include thousands of historical records—many plagued by redactions, poor-quality scans, handwritten notes, and degraded...more

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ESI Protocol Should Define “Documents” and Address Redaction Based on Irrelevancy

We the Protestors, Inc. v. Sinyangwe, 348 F.R.D. 175 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 18, 2024), makes several important points about the relationship between ESI Protocols and redaction of produced documents....more

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Enhancing Discovery with Alchemy Textract: How AI-Powered OCR Captures Handwritten Notes and Poorly Scanned Documents

In today’s legal landscape, investigations and discovery often involve processing thousands of complex documents. Traditional Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology struggles with the varied document types legal...more

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What Is Technology Assisted Review (TAR)?

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In a world where more than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day, the eDiscovery process isn’t only complex and time-consuming, but it can be extremely costly as well....more

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Search Term Translation for eDiscovery: The Art & Science of Getting the ‘Technical Translation’ Right

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When it comes to eDiscovery, term translation isn't just about converting words from one language into another. It's a highly specialized process that requires a nuanced understanding of both linguistics and technical search...more

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Uber Technologies – Another Hyperlink Decision

In In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, 2025 WL 678543 (Mar. 3, 2025), the court issued another hyperlinked document discovery decision arising out of the parties’ ESI Protocol.  While...more

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Requesting Parties Are Denied “Input” Into Producing Party OpenAI’s Search Terms

In Tremblay v. OpenAI, Inc., 2025 WL 635335 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 27, 2025), plaintiffs, the requesting parties, sought to have input in determining search terms to be used by defendant, the producing party. Based on “the specter...more

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Key Discovery Points: Should Hyperlinked Files Be Treated as Modern Attachments?

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The question of how to handle “modern attachments” has become a hot topic that’s swept the ediscovery landscape over the past year. Major litigation involving Uber Technologies has led to extensive conversations on how to...more

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[Webinar] The Litigator’s Toolkit: Streamlining Case Preparation with AI and Modern Technology - February 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm...

Preparing for litigation can be daunting, but the right technology can make all the difference. This webinar with EDRM and Reveal will explore essential tools and strategies that simplify case preparation, enhance efficiency,...more

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Privilege Logs, Null Sets, Search Strings, and Number of Custodians in One Decision

The decision in Cook v. Meta Platforms, Inc., 2024 WL 251942 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 21, 2025), packs a lot into very few pages.  In two instances, where Meta had offered a compromise solution, the court held Meta to that offer....more

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Using Generative AI to Create Compelling Closing Arguments in Complex Litigation

In our recent article “Understanding GenAI Response Limits: What Every Legal Professional Should Know,” we explored how legal professionals can overcome the traditional length limitations of Large Language Models that...more

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The Critical Role of Manner of Production in Litigation

Last week’s decision in Partners Insight, LLC v. Gill (M.D. Fla., October 28, 2024) tackles an often-overlooked yet essential aspect of ediscovery: manner of production. While much of our focus in ediscovery tends to be on...more

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November’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published December 4, 2024, and EDRM is grateful to Tom Paskowitz of our Trusted Partner, Sidley, for permission to republish. The opinions and positions are those of the author.]...more

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Cultivating the E-Discovery Unicorn: Advanced Project Management for Litigation Leaders

As the demands of e-discovery continue to expand, litigation teams seek a special kind of project manager—an “e-discovery unicorn” who seamlessly combines technical expertise, leadership, and an ability to communicate complex...more

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Negotiating the Scope of E-Discovery: Proportionality and Pre-Trial Preparation in Complex Litigation

I was fortunate to moderate a webinar for ACEDS about proportionality and summarize the discussion below. You can listen to the entire program here. Proportionality in e-discovery is based on the objective of Rule 1 of the...more

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Designing Generative AI for Legal Professionals: Key Principles and Best Practices

Generative AI is transforming the landscape of legal technology, offering unprecedented opportunities to automate tasks and streamline complex workflows. Yet, designing AI tools that truly meet the needs of legal...more

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[Webinar] The Dos and Don'ts of Defensible Deletion in E-Discovery - November 22nd, 11:00 am PT

As data volumes increase, the need to delete extraneous, irrelevant information is an essential component of modern information governance. Doing so defensively is at the heart of this process, and this presentation will...more

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How the Default Settings for the Deletion of Text Messages Can Impact Sanctions

In Safelite Grp., Inc. v. Lockridge, the U.S. District Court examined whether a cease-and-desist letter triggers a duty to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) and how routine deletion of text messages impacts...more

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In-House Counsel in the Custodian Debate: Balancing Proportionality and Relevance

In Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG, Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole addressed a recurring issue in complex litigation—whether in-house counsel are appropriate custodians in discovery. The October 4, 2024 decision also highlights...more

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[Event] eDiscovery Convergence 2024: From Basics to Breakthroughs in eDiscovery - November 20th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Join Us for eDiscovery Convergence 2024! This event is proudly hosted by the Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Working Group (DEED) and the Toronto Chapters of The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists...more

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Court-Ordered Production of a “Destruction/Unavailable” Log

I have never heard of a “destruction/unavailable” log; however, in the comprehensive – indeed, exhaustive – decision of Leprino Foods Co. v. Avani Outpatient Surgical Center, Inc., 2024 WL 4488711 (C.D. Ca. Sep. 30, 2024),...more

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