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Navigating Cloud Forensics in Complex Investigations

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Introduction: Understanding Cloud Data in the Modern Digital Landscape - In today’s hyper-connected digital world, we interact with vast amounts of data, much of which isn’t stored locally on our devices but instead...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

What Businesses Need to Know About Colorado’s New Pre-Complaint Preservation Standard

In a recent opinion, the Colorado Supreme Court set a new standard for preserving evidence even before litigation begins....more

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Chess, Not Checkers: Negotiating from a Position of Power

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ESI protocols have become an important tool for getting parties “on the same page” regarding how discovery will be conducted. While they aren’t necessarily appropriate for every case, they are a vital tool in helping to...more

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The Fragility of Chain of Custody in the Era of Digital Evidence

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“Chain of custody” is a familiar concept for anyone working in law enforcement, legal practice, or investigations. It’s a foundational part of proving that evidence presented in court is authentic, unaltered, and admissible....more

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Orders to Preserve Evidence (“Saisies”) at the Unified Patent Court: Two-Year Roundup and Early Insights

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Evidence is a key battleground in virtually all patent litigation cases. As a Court designed to combine the best and most efficient features of the main EU national patent litigation systems, the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”)...more

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The Go-to Guide for Social Media Use During Divorce

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In today’s hyper-connected world, social media is an integral part of many people’s daily life — so much so that we often take it for granted. It’s where we share milestones, vent frustrations, and document even the most...more

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How Social Media Evidence Is Reshaping Family Law

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The ubiquity of social media in our world is impossible to ignore. Over 5 billion people use social media globally in 2025, representing more than 60% of the world’s population....more

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[Webinar] Preserve the Modern Web: Legal-Grade Collections for E-Discovery - June 26th, 10:00 am PDT

Join Page Vault and ACEDS for a live product showcase designed for e-discovery professionals who need fast, defensible ways to capture today’s ever-changing online content. From social media to dynamic websites,...more

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How Digital Forensics Drive Smarter Investigations

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Forensic collection and analysis are the processes of gathering large quantities of data from electronic devices and Cloud based data sources, preserving them, and examining the information. Both law firms and corporations...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

[Webinar] Important eDiscovery Case Law Decisions for May 2025 - May 28th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

eDiscovery case law disputes are racing toward us! In our May 2025 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog we will discuss disputes related to certification of production and discovery errors,...more

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Linked Documents or Modern Attachments: Protocols to Minimize Risks in Preservation, Collection, and Review

Whether we refer to them as “linked documents” or “modern attachments,” gathering the information contained in these files poses an increasing challenge in the ever-evolving e-discovery landscape. I had the privilege of...more

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Going Mobile: Recent Mobile Device Case Law Trends, Part 1

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One of the best indicators of trends related to mobile device discovery is case law rulings. Case law rulings tell us what the courts are expecting from us regarding how and when electronically stored information (ESI) from...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Trial Exhibit Management

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

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Advantages and Limitations of Dash Cam Footage in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

In recent years, more and more businesses and individuals are using dash cameras in their vehicles. These cameras generally point forward through the windshield of a vehicle and record footage which can be saved and accessed...more

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eDiscovery Costs: Social Media Evidence & The $90,000 Lesson

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These days, ignoring social media evidence in investigations and litigation is akin to leaving a crucial witness unquestioned. But as the case of Federico v. Lincoln Military Housing demonstrates, navigating this terrain can...more

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The Cost of Ignoring Mobile Device Discovery

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For years, litigators focused on emails and corporate documents as the primary sources of discoverable evidence. But the way people communicate has changed. Today, crucial case evidence is just as likely—if not more likely—to...more

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Key Themes and Actionable Insights from Recent eDiscovery Case Law – Q4 2024

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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

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Another Approach to Drafting and Discovery of Litigation Hold Notices

By definition, a litigation hold notice is a communication from an attorney to a client regarding the duty to preserve potentially responsive information. In Homeland Ins. Co. of Del. v. Independent Health Ass’n., Inc., 2025...more

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How to Capture Evidence on Facebook – Before it Disappears

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On January 7th, 2025, Meta announced they will be making major changes to content moderation policies on all their owned platforms, including Facebook: ending third-party fact-checking in the US in lieu of a new "Community...more

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Blurred Lines: Navigating Text Message Discoverability in the Era of Intermingled Data

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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

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Key Discovery Points: Should Hyperlinked Files Be Treated as Modern Attachments?

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The question of how to handle “modern attachments” has become a hot topic that’s swept the ediscovery landscape over the past year. Major litigation involving Uber Technologies has led to extensive conversations on how to...more

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Understanding the Basics of eDiscovery Processing

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In today’s digital world, the way we handle information has transformed dramatically. With this transformation, eDiscovery has become an essential part of legal proceedings and investigations. Whether you’re involved in a...more

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Podcast: Are Legal Holds Protected by Privilege? Insights from the FTC's Battle with Amazon

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Curious about whether legal holds are protected by privilege? You won't want to miss this week's breakdown of a landmark decision in the Federal Trade Commission versus Amazon case. We explore the intricacies of Amazon's...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Nonprivileged Documents Attached to Privileged Communications | New Social Media Frontiers

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of January 19-25. Here’s what’s...more

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The eDiscovery Disconnect: Why Litigators Must Take the Lead

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Seven years ago, I wrote an article about what I called the eDiscovery Disconnect—the gap between the work being done on data and the legal strategy that drives discovery. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then, but...more

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