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Escaping Orwell’s Memory Hole: Why Digital Truth Should Outlast Big Brother

George Orwell warned us in his dark masterpiece Nineteen Eighty-Four how effortlessly authoritarian regimes could erase inconvenient truths by tossing records into a “memory hole”—a pneumatic chute leading directly to...more

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Spoiler Alert! Another Legal Update on Data Preservation and Spoliation Implications

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There appears to be a recent theme on this blog regarding data preservation and spoliation, and—not to spoil anyone’s appetite for this important topic—we are back with another one. And for good reason given the heightened...more

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Social Media Evidence Spoliation and Preservation

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There are few better cases that illustrate the risks of social media spoliation than Lester v. Allied Concrete Company....more

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How the Default Settings for the Deletion of Text Messages Can Impact Sanctions

In Safelite Grp., Inc. v. Lockridge, the U.S. District Court examined whether a cease-and-desist letter triggers a duty to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) and how routine deletion of text messages impacts...more

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Current Challenges in Modern eDiscovery: Insights from The Masters Conference in Seattle

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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

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[Webinar] Data Risk & Resilience Part IV - Data Deletion Dilemma: A Unified Approach to Defensible Data Disposal - September 26th,...

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....more

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[Webinar] Data Risk & Resilience Part I - Privacy Fortified: Building a Strong Data Defense - September 5th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Join our enlightening webinar to explore the critical role of data discovery in constructing a comprehensive and accurate data inventory, essential for streamlining privacy compliance and enhancing data governance. In this...more

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5 Essential Steps to Improving Information Governance

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There’s nothing quite like a global shift to remote and hybrid work to highlight gaps and inefficiencies in an organization’s information governance (IG) strategies. In the last 5 years, there has been an explosion of...more

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Expert Advice: New Study Reveals Top 3 ESI & Litigation Readiness Challenges

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Did you know that nearly 1/3 of companies have been fined by courts or regulatory agencies because the organization couldn’t respond in time to requests for electronically stored information (ESI)?...more

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New Case Law Effectively Requires Video Retention Policies and Programs

In the intricate world of legal proceedings, the duty to preserve evidence plays a pivotal role, particularly when it involves video evidence that can unequivocally substantiate claims or defenses. The recent decision in Nagy...more

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My Experience at the Washington DC Masters Conference

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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

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Strategies to Overcome Common eDiscovery Challenges

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Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) allows attorneys to build cases that require delving into relevant ESI, or electronically stored information, such as emails, audio and video files, and social media, in addition to hard-copy...more

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Back to eDiscovery Basics: Are Your Legal Hold and Preservation Processes Subject to Discovery?

In the realm of litigation, the management of electronically stored information (ESI) is a pivotal component that can significantly influence the trajectory and outcome of a case. The recent ruling in Doe LS 340 v. Uber...more

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April’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published April 17, 2024 and EDRM is grateful to Tom Paskowitz and Robert Keeling of our Trusted Partner, Sidley, for permission to republish. The opinions and positions are those of the...more

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Preparing for Tomorrow: Corporate Readiness in the Face of Evolving eDiscovery

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In the seventh post of our series, we explore how enterprises are navigating the ever-changing terrain of eDiscovery. This analysis, grounded in the data from the 2023 Legal Industry Collaboration Data Survey, not only...more

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Cloud Attachments: Versions and Purview

[EDRM Editor’s Note: The opinions and positions are those of Craig Ball. This article is republished with permission and was first published on April 8, 2024.] Last week, I dug into Cloud Attachments to email, probing the...more

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Public vs. Private ESI as Evidence Best Practices

In the evolving landscape of the legal industry, the management of electronically stored information (ESI) has become a focal point of discussion and strategy. With the digitization of records and communications, legal...more

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[Webinar] Mastering Data Inventories: Strategic Privacy Compliance and Data Governance - April 18th, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ET

Join our enlightening webinar to explore the critical role of data discovery in constructing a comprehensive and accurate data inventory, essential for streamlining privacy compliance and enhancing data governance. In this...more

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Navigating the New Norm: Data Retention and Preservation in the Legal World

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In the third post of our series on the 2023 Legal Industry Collaboration Data Survey, we delve into the evolving strategies for data retention and preservation that have emerged in response to the growing use of digital...more

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[Webinar] No longer amateur hour: The new normal of data preservation - April 24th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Join us for a comprehensive discussion led by distinguished speakers, including U.S. SEC Senior Counsel and Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, as they shed light on navigating the intricate landscape of data...more

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February’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

This Sidley Update addresses the following recent developments and court decisions involving e-discovery issues: an order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California requiring the Defendant to...more

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eDiscovery Data Storage: The Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Costs

What is a Gigabyte? Seems really obvious, right? But maybe not. At the time of collection, a gigabyte may be data downloaded from O365 or Gmail, information extracted from a cell phone, or even (historically) a whole disk...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Dangers of DIY eDiscovery, ESI Protocol Overuse, and more

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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 blog covers the week of January 1-7. Let’s dive in....more

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Professional Services for eDiscovery – When is it Time to Ask for Help?

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Software is meant to make our lives easier when it comes to eDiscovery. Automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced search and culling technologies have all reduced the need for hundreds of human hours reviewing...more

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You’ll Want to Pay Attention to What the Colorado Supreme Court Just Did and its Future Impact on Privacy in Civil Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article has been republished with permission. It was originally published November 2, 2023 on the eDiscovery Assistant Blog] In Episode 122, CEO and Founder of eDiscovery Assistant Kelly Twigger...more

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