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In a recent ruling in Lopez v. Apple, Inc., Apple faced significant sanctions for failing to suspend its automated data deletion policy for Siri recordings after the initiation of litigation. This case is a reminder of the...more
Your friendly neighborhood Technocat is back to shed some light on the captivating topic of legal hold notices. (Riveting I know!) The legal hold process for Electronically Stored Information (ESI) is a crucial step in the...more
It’s not a heat wave, it’s a wave of hot eDiscovery case law disputes! Our August 2023 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog discusses six disputes including a motion to compel a forensic examination...more
Justice delayed isn’t justice denied for eDiscovery case law disputes! Our July 2023 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog discusses six disputes including custody and control of a personal Google...more
In Jennings v. Frostburg State University, 2023 WL 4205665 (D. Md. June 27, 2033), defendants wiped two cell phones of departing employees after the duty to preserve was triggered. The Court’s duty to preserve analysis –...more
Short, often informal messages have become an increasingly prevalent form of business communication. Whether by sending a simple text message or using a communication application like WhatsApp, Slack, or MS Teams, employees...more
Legal holds arise from the duty to preserve information for pending or reasonably anticipated litigation. Once litigation is contemplated, organizations have a legal obligation to prevent deletion and preserve potentially...more
The concept of early case assessment (ECA) hasn’t changed with the times — the name of the game is still getting a clear, upfront picture of the issue at hand, as well as any liabilities or potential costs. But what has...more
There is an ever-increasing volume of data generated by businesses. In an effort to reduce storage costs and ameliorate privacy concerns, companies have embraced ephemeral, or self-destructing messaging. And, while...more
In last week’s post, I discussed the challenges associated with ephemeral messaging, including a case where the use of an ephemeral messaging app at the wrong time contributed to the issuance of terminating sanctions against...more
When it comes to eDiscovery, lawyers have plenty of challenges to deal with – including challenges to address even before the case is filed. Add “disappearing evidence”(!) to that list of challenges. If you read this blog...more