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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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HSR Filings Fall Sharply in March 2025, Lowest Monthly Total Since Early Pandemic

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

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Podcast: Are Legal Holds Protected by Privilege? Insights from the FTC's Battle with Amazon

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Curious about whether legal holds are protected by privilege? You won't want to miss this week's breakdown of a landmark decision in the Federal Trade Commission versus Amazon case. We explore the intricacies of Amazon's...more

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[Webinar] eDiscovery Year in Review - December 5th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Join us for our eDiscovery Year in Review webinar, where we will reflect on the significant developments that have shaped the legal landscape over the past year. In this engaging session, we will examine the transformative...more

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Analyzing Second Requests: Trends in Premerger Antitrust Review and Political Influence

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This concise analysis delves into the historical trends of Second Requests in U.S. antitrust review, spanning from 2000 to 2023. It explores how these trends correlate with presidential...more

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Worried About Waiving Privilege via Inadvertent Production? You’ll Want to Read This.

In this week’s Case of the Week, I dive into a critical decision from FTC v. Amazon.com, Inc. (August 1, 2024), which underscores the precarious nature of privilege in document production—particularly in the context of...more

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July 2024 HSR Transactions: What GDP Growth and Economic Trends Mean for eDiscovery

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. It explores the implications of...more

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The Global Struggle Against Deepfake Technology: A Critical Overview

Complex Discovery Editor’s Note: The rapid evolution of deepfake technology, a sophisticated byproduct of artificial intelligence, has emerged as a significant challenge within digital media landscapes, affecting sectors from...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Do You Speak AI? How to Craft a LLM Prompt, Plus Privilege Ruling, Fed Guidance on Messaging App...

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s blog covers the week of February 12-18. Here’s what’s...more

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The Past, Present, and Future of Timing Agreements

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During TransPerfect Legal’s third annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement conference, a panel of expert antitrust attorneys shed light on the evolving landscape of timing agreements during the second request...more

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What To Do When You’re Required To “Categorize” Your Electronically-Stored Information

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The familiar rigors of complying with requests for eDiscovery—searching for, reviewing, processing, and producing electronically stored information (“ESI”)—can be challenging enough. As of January 1, 2020, however, California...more

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[Webinar] Responding to Second Requests – There’s a Better Way - November 3rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

In the name of the “unique nature” of a Second Request review, experienced practitioners often maintain that only traditional review protocols will work, and unhesitatingly accept a production set that may be upwards of 50%...more

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[Webinar] From Offer to Deal: HSR Second Request Best Practices - August 2nd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

New technologies, regulatory shifts, and an evolving economic landscape are transforming the M&A process (again). According to the FTC, HSR filings in 2021 more than doubled from the previous year, reaching a total of 3,644. ...more

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[Webinar] From Offer to Deal: HSR Second Request Best Practices - June 14th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

New technologies, regulatory shifts, and an evolving economic landscape are transforming the M&A process (again). According to the FTC, HSR filings in 2021 more than doubled from the previous year, reaching a total of 3,644. ...more

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Five Significant eDiscovery Rulings from 2021

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At the beginning of every new year, it is important for legal teams to reflect on key eDiscovery case law from the year before that will influence future processes and case strategy. In 2021, the U.S. courts handled a variety...more

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How to Improve Quality and Efficiency in Second Request Document Review

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On October 20, 2020, TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) hosted an inaugural conference on recent developments in antitrust clearance and merger enforcement proceedings. This article is the second of a three-part series...more

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The Effects of the 2020 Election on Antitrust Merger Clearance

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On October 20, 2020, TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) hosted an inaugural conference on recent developments in antitrust clearance and merger enforcement proceedings. This article is the first of a three-part series...more

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Kangaroo Court: Data, Time, and AI in the M&A Process

Whatever the type of M&A transaction, there is always the possibility that information may slip through the cracks. The growth in size and type of data exchanging hands throughout this process means that a more robust method...more

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[Webinar] The Dynamics of Antitrust Agency Investigations: A Second Request Update - October 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

HSR Act-driven Second Request responses require an uncommon balance of understanding, expertise, and experience to successfully deliver certified compliant responses. Recent FTC and DOJ updates, coupled with the increasing...more

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