As recently highlighted by this blog, on September 12, 2024, the Justices of the Commercial Division gathered in the offices of Kelley & Drye to discuss new updates and happenings in the world of the Commercial Division...more
This is the conclusion to a two part article. Please read Part One first. There must be legal recourse to stop this kind of fraud and so protect our basic freedoms. People must have good cause to believe in our judicial...more
On April 19, 2024, the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules for federal courts faced a critical question: Does AI-generated evidence, including deepfakes, demand new rules? The Committee’s surprising answer—’not yet.’ Was...more
What can we do to address the challenge of Deepfakes being presented as relevant and authentic evidence in the justice system? Deepfake technology poses a serious challenge to establishing and rebutting the authenticity of...more
In the summer of 2023, the European Union ("EU") adopted two legal acts that are intended to improve cross-border access to electronic evidence for judicial authorities in criminal proceedings. This refers to digital data...more
Hey there, fellow legal tech enthusiasts! It’s Cat Casey, back with another installment to help you navigate the legal tech maze. Today, we’re diving deep into the world of ESI Protocols. If you’re thinking, “ESI-what-now?”,...more
Conducting ediscovery in Outlook may be tempting – but although it’s a free and familiar tool, it carries risks and limitations for document review. Email continues to be the primary source of electronic evidence in...more
On August 29, 2022, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Richardson v. Maryland, expanding the protection of the Fourth Amendment for subjects of criminal investigations whose cell phones are subject to a...more
Ankura's Data & Technology Leader for APAC, Chris Marks and Data & Technology Leader for Greater China, Han Lai, in Hong Kong & Shanghai respectively, sit down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about how they found their feet on...more
Editor’s Note: On September 16, 2020, HaystackID shared an educational webcast designed to inform and update legal and data discovery professionals on the complexities of eDiscovery support in pharmaceutical industry matters...more
One of the most important differences between the Florida and Federal judicial systems is the treatment of summary judgment motions. The distinction arises from differing judicial attitudes rather than the wording of the...more
Widely-available digital tools have made it easier than ever for individuals to fabricate and alter digital evidence. Forensic experts and skilled trial attorneys will discuss how to spot suspicious electronic evidence;...more
Companies are searching alternative ways to have a wide range of documents (internal and external) signed safely under the new safe-distance rules and while dispersed. Join Locke Lord for a complimentary 60-minute webinar...more
There were plenty of things happening in the world of eDiscovery this year, and the Ipro Newsroom was there to cover it – Here are our top 10 articles of 2019! ...more
Litigators and corporate clients must stay up to date with new technologies and be aware the legal implications that are implicit with new technologies. Lawyers also have an ethical obligation to understand the benefits and...more
Determining whether programs or malware actually ran on a system is an important goal of seasoned examiners when investigating computer evidence. Generally, there are several artifacts left behind anytime executables are...more
Many competent IT departments lack the expertise, hardware, or software to preserve evidence in a forensically sound manner and to thoroughly investigate a security incident. In-house counsel needs to be able to recognize...more
The employment law landscape continues to be dominated by Workplace Law class actions. Jackson Lewis attorneys are defending hundreds of class and collective actions all over the country. Tapping into that experience, this...more
Last month, we wrote about the Seventh Circuit’s decision in Rowe v. Gibson, No. 14-3316 (Aug. 19, 2015), a decision written by Judge Richard Posner that created considerable controversy regarding the propriety of internet...more
The FBI’s latest weapon in locating electronic evidence is not a computer program, it’s a dog. The FBI is using data-sniffing dogs in raids to cut down on the time it takes agents to locate small hidden data storage devices....more
Today’s hackers and ex-employees steal secrets with USB drives, personal email accounts, and computer networks, making computer forensics critical in detecting trade secret theft....more
A 2013 ruling from the Rhode Island Superior Court illustrates the necessity of preserving potentially relevant information in the face of pending or threatened litigation, and the harsh consequences that can result from a...more
While many cases focus on electronic evidence available on employee laptops and behind corporate firewalls, massive volumes of electronic evidence can be found on the servers of companies that provide electronic processing...more
The disturbing saga of former New England Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez has continued to unfold before our eyes over the past few days. Hernandez has now been charged with one count of first-degree murder and is allegedly...more