ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Emotional bonds with AI are no longer speculative—they’re shaping user behavior and redefining the risks legal professionals must address. This thoughtful exploration of artificial intimacy...more
4/22/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Confidential Information ,
Data Privacy ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Ethics ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
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
4/14/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Filing Fees ,
Filing Requirements ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Reform
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Apple’s aggressive stance on privacy has earned both praise and penalty, most recently, a €150 million fine from the French Competition Authority. This significant enforcement action challenges...more
4/8/2025
/ Apple ,
Competition ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
France ,
Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector
In a year marked by technological innovation and market adaptation, the Winter 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Survey from ComplexDiscovery OÜ and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model provides a timely snapshot of pricing trends...more
3/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Law Practice Management ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Technology-Assisted Review
On a quiet boat dock, a lone pelican perches in perfect stillness, scanning the waters below. At first glance, it might seem like idleness—a break from the hunt. But in reality, this bird is practicing a strategy honed by...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: AI’s rapid advancement has led to groundbreaking technological achievements, but its environmental impact is becoming harder to ignore. As data centers expand to support AI workloads, energy...more
2/18/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Data Centers ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
Innovative Technology ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector ,
Water
The transition from December 2024 to January 2025 has been one filled with announcements for the eDiscovery ecosystem, with impactful developments in mergers, AI-powered innovations, leadership transitions, and strategic...more
2/3/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Information Governance ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legal Operations ,
Legal Technology ,
Mergers
The eDiscovery industry in 2024 has proven to be another transformative year, with mergers, acquisitions, and investments driving significant shifts in the competitive and technological landscape. As the market matures,...more
1/14/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Investment ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: The 36th edition of the eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey provides a compelling narrative of an industry at the crossroads of optimism and innovation. This Fall 2024 report not only...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: In this month’s Vendor Voices, ComplexDiscovery OÜ explores the dynamic developments in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance throughout November 2024. From the latest edition...more
12/9/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Ethics ,
Information Governance ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Technology-Assisted Review
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Sandra Joyce’s keynote at the Tallinn Digital Summit 2024 offers a vital look into the shifting dynamics of the cyber threat landscape. As an annual gathering of leaders from the digitally...more
12/4/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Deep Fake ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Legal Project Management ,
North Korea ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: Deepfake technology represents one of the most pressing challenges for cybersecurity and governance professionals today....more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cyber Threats ,
Deep Fake ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Fraud ,
Innovative Technology ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Scams
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
11/8/2024
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This recent €310 million fine imposed on LinkedIn by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) marks a powerful moment in GDPR enforcement, underlining the regulatory rigor facing global...more
10/29/2024
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Fines ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Ireland
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: The Summer 2024 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey offers a comprehensive snapshot of the industry, highlighting shifts in business confidence, financial expectations, and technological...more
10/4/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Surveys ,
Technology-Assisted Review
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: Generative AI is reshaping industries, and the legal community is facing pressing challenges, particularly concerning the authenticity of digital evidence. As AI technology continues to...more
9/30/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Deep Fake ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronic Evidence ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Expert Witness ,
Legal Ethics ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Mitigation
Editor’s Note: In a recent HaystackID webcast, legal professionals explored how HaystackID® Core Intelligence AI™ and its generative AI (GenAI) features can reshape electronically stored information (ESI) discovery. Moderated...more
9/25/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Retention ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Email ,
Foreign Language ,
Machine Learning ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
PHI ,
Privileged Communication
ComplexDiscovery OÜ’s Editor’s Note: EDRM’s commitment to mentorship is a key driver of success in the eDiscovery industry. Holley Robinson’s story highlights the importance of community, collaboration, and support in...more
9/6/2024
/ Career Development ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Marketing ,
Mentors ,
Professional Development ,
Professional Networking ,
Relationship Development
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
9/4/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article is essential for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals navigating the complexities of legal document review. With the rapid advancements in AI...more
8/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Privileged Communication ,
Technology-Assisted Review
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: The exponential growth in electronically stored information (ESI) has created immense eDiscovery challenges for organizations. Effective information governance and eDiscovery capabilities are...more
8/15/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Discovery ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Technology-Assisted Review
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: The Summer 2024 eDiscovery Pricing Survey by ComplexDiscovery OÜ, conducted in partnership with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), now in its twelfth edition, continues to...more
8/6/2024
/ Data Collection ,
Data Preservation ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Forensic Examination ,
Pricing ,
Surveys ,
Technology-Assisted Review
[EDRM’s Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on July 16, 2024, and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of Trusted Partner ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] Complex...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: As data security and privacy become increasingly crucial, small language models (SLMs) are emerging as essential tools for businesses and the public sector. Upstage Co. Ltd., an AI startup, is...more
ComplexDisocvery’s Editor’s Note: This article underscores the growing significance of cyber diplomacy in the context of global security and international relations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and...more
6/28/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Protection ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Information Governance ,
NATO ,
Risk Mitigation