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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

The Sedona Conference Commentary on Proportionality in Cross-Border Discovery: A Brief Overview | Epiq

Epiq on 9/18/2024

The Sedona Conference (TSC) and its Working Group 6 on International Electronic Information Management, Discovery, and Disclosure recently published their Commentary on Proportionality in Cross-Border Discovery (Commentary)...more

Fünf wesentliche Änderungen für Unternehmen

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 8/16/2024

Seit dem 20. Juli 2024 gilt das Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten (KapMuG) in seiner überarbeiteten Fassung. Mit der Neufassung dieses Spezialgesetzes für die gerichtliche kollektive...more

The New Capital Markets Model Case Act: Five Key Changes for Companies

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 8/16/2024

Since July 20, 2024, a reformed version of the Capital Markets Model Case Act (Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten – Kapitalanleger-Musterverfahrensgesetz – KapMuG) has been in force in...more

Depositions in Europe: Key Factors to Keep in Mind

Planet Depos, LLC on 5/8/2024

Are you considering taking depositions in Europe but you’re unsure where to start? Don’t worry, our international experts are here to assist you from start to finish! We’ve already covered more depositions throughout Europe...more

General Data Protection Regulation Guidelines

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on 4/9/2024

Parties that have possession, custody, or control of evidence potentially relevant to U.S. litigation or investigations are typically required to identify, collect, preserve, and produce such evidence (with limited...more

A U.S. View on the UPC – Part 7: “Discovery”

Haug Partners LLP on 9/25/2023

On June 1, 2023, the new European Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors, and enforcement of European patents in (currently) 17 contract member states is now possible with one action. This series of articles – directed...more

Key Takeaways on eDiscovery/eDisclosure, Info Governance and Collaboration from The Master’s Conference in London

CloudNine on 8/3/2023

Exceeding Corporate Client Expectations - The first session of the conference, moderated by Richard Clark from CloudNine, focused on introducing new ways of deepening the relationship between corporate in-house and outside...more

At A Glance: Taking Depositions in Europe (Updated)

Planet Depos, LLC on 7/26/2023

Who doesn’t dream of one day going to Europe? From Big Ben to the Louvre, the Colosseum to the Alps, the beaches to the food, countless cultural touchstones call visitors from around the globe to this magnificent continent...more

[Webinar] Ins & Outs of Cross-Border eDiscovery - EU Corporations with US Entities - June 8th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Reveal on 5/24/2023

As more European corporations establish a presence in the US, eDiscovery considerations become increasingly complex. Join us for this informative webinar where we will discuss the key challenges faced by legal teams as...more

Navigating International Discovery Restrictions: Seven Recommendations

HaystackID on 2/6/2023

Background Note: International discovery exercises and investigations can be a complex and challenging process for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Navigating the different laws and...more

Illumination Zone: Episode 111 | Ken Withers, Deputy Executive Director of the Sedona Conference, sits down with Kaylee & Mary

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on 1/31/2023

Ken Withers, Deputy Executive Director of the Sedona Conference sits down with Kaylee & Mary to recount his journey to eDiscovery, the Federal Judicial Center, and the Sedona Conference. Ken gave us a preview of what he sees...more

Introducing Janneke Kohlen, Parter of EU Competition Law and Public Procurement at Bird & Bird

TransPerfect Legal on 12/19/2022

In part three of TLS Director Dennis van de Schraaf's interview series, he speaks with Parter of EU Competition Law and Public Procurement at Bird & Bird The Hague office, Janneke Kohlen, about her career and view on sector...more

Predicted Implications of the EU’s Digital Markets Act

Epiq on 5/11/2022

On March 24, 2022, the European Parliament and European Council approved the final text of the DMA. The DMA imposes more regulation over core platform services, such as online search engines, marketplaces, and the like. The...more

Update on Depositions in Germany

Planet Depos, LLC on 4/11/2022

After an unpredictable two years depositions may once again be taken in Germany! Stricter than some of its regional counterparts, Germany had indefinitely ceased in-person depositions due to Covid-19. As Covid-related...more

France Adopts a New Decree Reinforcing the Effectiveness of the French Blocking Statute

Jones Day on 3/17/2022

Pursuant to Decree No. 2022-207 dated February 18, 2022, companies receiving discovery demands or requests for information from foreign authorities now must turn to the Strategic Information and Economic Security Department...more

Latest Sedona Conference e-Discovery Glossary Emphasizes Data Security Technologies

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC on 3/25/2021

We’re well into the digital age, and most litigators are familiar with the basic nomenclature of modern electronic discovery practice. Electronically stored information, document custodian, metadata, native formats, and...more

The GDPR Reaches the US Supreme Court in Cert Petition

Alston & Bird on 3/22/2021

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been raised in a petition for certiorari before the US Supreme Court, apparently for the first time since the GDPR entered into application in 2018. A party in Vesuvius...more

Leveraging Technology to Manage Big Data in Antitrust

TransPerfect Legal on 2/26/2021

On 27 January, 2021, TransPerfect Legal Solutions (TLS) held the second day of the inaugural EU/UK Competition Regulation Virtual Conference. Day one focused on the changing regulatory landscape. Day two turned to the advent...more

Cross-Border Data Transfers and the EU-US Data Privacy Tug of War

Lighthouse on 12/8/2020

Melina Efstathiou of Eversheds joins Bill and Rob to discuss this summer’s surprise decision by the European Court of Justice invalidating the EU-US Privacy Shield. The three will also dive into the current state of other...more

An Update on International and Cross-Border Discovery

Association of Certified E-Discovery... on 10/7/2020

Parties in the US are allowed broad and liberal discovery of electronically stored information (ESI) relevant and proportional to the claims and defenses in a legal action. When a US-based litigant seeks ESI stored in other...more

[Webinar] Now What? Cross-Border and International Discovery Post-Schrems II - September 15th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Association of Certified E-Discovery... on 9/1/2020

Cross-border and international discovery can be complicated. And the recent invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Program by the European Union Court of Justice in Irish Data Protection Commissioner v. Facebook Ireland...more

The Tension Between Competition and Tech Are Gaining Global Attention

Epiq on 7/15/2020

Antitrust concerns with big tech companies are gaining global attention. Antitrust laws protect consumers by promoting fair competition and preventing businesses from taking over or manipulating a market. In the digital...more

Competition Law Litigation in the UK

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/27/2020

On December 4, 2019, Skadden hosted a discussion with Sir Marcus Smith QC, a Justice of the High Court and a chair of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal). Sir Marcus has presided over leading cases in the U.K. on...more

At A Glance: Taking Depositions in Europe (UPDATED)

Planet Depos, LLC on 11/20/2019

Who doesn’t dream of one day going to Europe? Big Ben, the Louvre, the Colosseum, the Alps, the beaches, the FOOD, all call visitors from every region of the globe to this magnificent continent (and the U.K.!) and have for...more

Second Circuit Confirms Extraterritorial Reach of Section 1782 and Clarifies Jurisdictional Requirements

WilmerHale on 10/16/2019

A recent Second Circuit decision provides important guidance on the scope and application of Section 1782, the expansive discovery provision that authorizes district courts to compel parties in the United States to provide...more

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