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From Texts to Trials: The Impact of Mobile Data on eDiscovery Today

Mobile devices have fundamentally reshaped how we communicate, work, and live. With 91 percent of Americans owning a smartphone and spending nearly five hours per day on these devices, mobile devices have become integral to...more

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You say “Modern Attachments,” I say “Hyperlinks” – Can’t We Just Link Up and Get Along?

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

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Uber Technologies – Another Hyperlink Decision

In In Re: Uber Technologies, Inc. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation, 2025 WL 678543 (Mar. 3, 2025), the court issued another hyperlinked document discovery decision arising out of the parties’ ESI Protocol.  While...more

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[Webinar] Important eDiscovery Case Law Decisions for March 2025 - March 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

No need for blarney, we have six great cases! In our March 2025 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog, we will discuss disputes related to sanctions over spoliated video evidence, quashing subpoenas of...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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Navigating AI in the Judiciary: What E-Discovery Professionals Need to Know

Artificial intelligence is transforming how legal professionals work—and now, it’s shaping how judges approach their role in the courtroom. With the release of Navigating AI in the Judiciary: New Guidelines for Judges and...more

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[Webinar] Discovering Data Quickly in High-Stakes White-Collar Investigations - March 12th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

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White-collar crimes present investigators with intricate challenges that require precision, expertise, and advanced technology. In today’s high-profile investigations, the stakes couldn’t be higher, with reputations,...more

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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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Going Mobile: Mobile Device Data in Criminal Investigations

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While data from mobile devices is more frequently responsive in civil litigation than ever before, “true crime” aficionados know it’s routinely useful in criminal investigations. We take our devices with us and use them...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: When Self-Collection Goes Wrong | eDiscovery Deepfakes

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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 February 2-8. Here’s what’s...more

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[EDRM Workshop Transcript] Managing Data Overload and Complexity in Catastrophic Events

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Editor’s Note: Managing data effectively can make the difference between success and failure in high-pressure situations, such as natural disasters and international investigations. A recent EDRM workshop provided a rare...more

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The Role of Digital Forensics Expert Witnesses

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In the digital age, the courtroom has evolved. It’s no longer just about physical evidence and eyewitness accounts. Today, digital evidence plays a crucial role in many legal proceedings. Enter the digital forensics expert...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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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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Podcast: How Delaying Third Party Discovery Can End Up Costing You Dearly

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What happens when the clock runs out on critical evidence in a high-stakes patent infringement case? Join me, Kelly Twigger, as we unravel the intricate layers of electronic discovery through the compelling Beacon Navigation...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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This Week in eDiscovery: A Realization About Redactions | Subpoenas in Oakley v. MSG

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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 12-18. Here’s what’s...more

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From Paper to Pixels: The Evolution and Power of eDiscovery in Modern Legal Practice

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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

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Going Mobile: Metadata Considerations with Mobile Device ESI

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When it comes to discovery of mobile devices, it’s not just the data that’s important for discovery, but also the data about the data – the metadata – that can be used to authenticate evidence, to determine whether the data...more

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Emojis and the Law: Are Emojis Legally Binding?

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Are emojis legally binding? Can they be used as evidence in court? The answer is complicated....more

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Google Avoids Discovery on Discovery Based on Insufficient Foundation for Request

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

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The Critical Role of Manner of Production in Litigation

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

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November’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published December 4, 2024, and EDRM is grateful to Tom Paskowitz of our Trusted Partner, Sidley, for permission to republish. The opinions and positions are those of the author.]...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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