Key Discovery Points: If You Dispose of Relevant Hard Drives You Will Face (Some) Consequences
eDiscovery Case Law Podcast: How Failing to Meet and Confer Effectively Can Lead to Sanctions
Data Retention and Document Holds
Key Discovery Points: Should Hyperlinked Files Be Treated as Modern Attachments?
Podcast: Are Legal Holds Protected by Privilege? Insights from the FTC's Battle with Amazon
No Password Required Podcast: Senior Security Researcher at Nokia and Guardian of Secure AI Networks
eDiscovery Needs Digital Forensics for a Mobile World
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 31: Trade Secrets and Protecting Confidential Information with Jennie Cluverius of Maynard Nexsen
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 15: eDiscovery for Employers with Angela O’Neal, Nextra Solutions Director
Record Retention and Information Governance
California Employment News: Synthesizing Evidence in a Workplace Investigation (Part 3)
A Look at the Metaverse’s Legal Implications, with Special Guest Samantha Green, Director of Content Marketing, Epiq
Evidence Preservation: Handling the Issues in New York and New Jersey
Keeping Up with M365 Software Updates
Sitting with the C-Suite: Best Practices in Mobile Device Data Preservation
Sitting with the C-Suite: Remote Work - Increasing Communication on Collaboration Platforms
Video | Tips for Managing the Preservation of Mobile Device Data
This post is based on remarks recently delivered during the 12th Annual University of Florida E-Discovery Conference. With only 10 minutes during the conference to squeeze in this massive topic, we thought it may be useful to...more
During a panel on trial practice at the recent Masters’ Conference in Los Angeles, moderated by Professor Shannon Bales, panelists emphasized the critical role of consistency—blending humor, real-world anecdotes, and...more
Recent developments in eDiscovery case law highlight significant trends legal counsel, eDiscovery professionals, and business leaders should keep an eye on, including the growing complexity of privilege assertions, the...more
Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence are powerful tools for collaboration, project management, and team alignment. However, when it comes to preserving and collecting data for legal or compliance purposes, they introduce unique...more
Despite the many technological advances in the collection, processing, and review of electronically stored information, it remains vital to conduct custodial interviews focused on data identification to confer a litigation...more
As mobile devices continue to integrate seamlessly into our professional and personal lives, the boundaries between business and personal data have blurred significantly. This evolution has introduced a host of legal...more
Huntsman Int'l, LLC v. Benelux, C.A. No. N17C-11-242 MAA CCLD (Del. Super. Ct. Aug. 13, 2024). In the age of big data, discovery can extend beyond traditional documents and communications to myriad tools and databases....more
We live in an era of ‘big data.’ According to the International Telecommunications Union, more than three-quarters of the world’s population own a mobile phone. The same statistics apply for computer and internet use....more
Data is generated faster than ever, and the magnitude of this reality is amplified during catastrophic events. The recent Los Angeles wildfires and other natural disasters bring to light the daunting challenge of managing an...more
The increasing role of mobile devices in eDiscovery is undeniable, with recent data showing that 97% of eDiscovery cases now involve mobile devices. As mobile data grows in complexity, legal teams are tasked with handling...more
Are emojis legally binding? Can they be used as evidence in court? The answer is complicated....more
In Taylor v. Google LLC, 2024 WL 4947270 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 3, 2024), the court held that “plaintiffs have not shown a specific deficiency in Google’s document production or a factual basis to believe that Mr. Boyer’s (or anyone...more
Last week’s decision in Partners Insight, LLC v. Gill (M.D. Fla., October 28, 2024) tackles an often-overlooked yet essential aspect of ediscovery: manner of production. While much of our focus in ediscovery tends to be on...more
Data was once tangible and tactile. Managing physical files, paper documents, and standard records was relatively straightforward. Today, however, those sources have grown increasingly complex, emerging from various...more
The 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a guiding concept in project management. The rule posits that 80% of results stem from 20% of efforts. This principle has far-reaching implications for how project...more
The Masters Conference’s final event for 2024 brought together legal, forensic, and information governance experts to discuss the evolving challenges in eDiscovery and data management. Hosted by King and Spalding in Atlanta,...more
In EEOC v. Formel D USA, Inc. (September 12, 2024), the U.S. District Court’s ruling underscored a critical lesson for litigators: failure to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) can lead to severe sanctions,...more
On September 18th, I had the opportunity to attend The Masters Conference in Seattle, WA, for my second time, hosted by Perkins Coie. This year, I was struck by how much the technology landscape in eDiscovery has evolved,...more
Data Resilience Masterclass: Navigating the Risks of the Digital Age - Data Risk and Resilience is a critical topic for modern businesses, especially within industries that handle vast amounts of sensitive information. This...more
Something keeping you up at night? It just might be the data risks hiding in your e-discovery process. Join us for an in-depth webinar on "Uncovering E-Discovery Data Risks: How to Identify and Mitigate Hidden Threats Before...more
The importance of early planning and thorough preservation of electronic data cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to litigation. In a recent case, Two Canoes LLC v. Addian Inc. (April 30, 2024), the failure to...more
Recently, a client asked their technology partner to export a list of documents and send to her by email; we assumed so she could print them and work on hard copy versions. In contrast, just a few minutes later, a different...more
A recent decision in ediscovery case law, Maziar v. City of Atlanta from June 10, 2024, underscores the crucial importance of early preservation, particularly regarding text messages from mobile devices. This case, presided...more
Let’s say you’re moving, or about to move, firms, or maybe even starting your own practice. But your cases don’t stop just because your office is changing venues and many of those cases involve eDiscovery. So how do you...more
The Masters Conference in Washington, DC, on April 17th, 2024, was a bustling event with crowded sessions throughout the day. The agenda featured a diverse range of topics, such as Modern Data, Link Files, eDiscovery Case...more