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Three Ways Technology Relieves the Pressure from Expanding Whistleblower Regulations

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On August 1, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released the Corporate Whistleblower Awareness Pilot Program to incentivize whistleblowers to report corporate misconduct and, in turn, force organizations to strengthen...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

July 2024 HSR Transactions: What GDP Growth and Economic Trends Mean for eDiscovery

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. It explores the implications of...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: The Duty to Preserve Ephemeral App Data, Employee Compliance with Electronic Communication Rules

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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 week of July 8-14. Here’s what’s...more

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June’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published June 18, 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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What to Learn From DOJ’s First Telehealth-Prescribed Controlled Substances Case

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On June 13, 2024, the Justice Department announced arrests in what it called the nation’s first criminal case against digital health company executives over allegations that those executives caused illegal prescriptions for...more

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Emerging Trends in Second Requests

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From increasing regulatory scrutiny to the best way to handle modern attachments, experts share their insights, best practices, and projections to help organizations and law firms prepare for upcoming Second Requests....more

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Final HSR Filing Requirements Are Coming Soon: The Significant Data Implications

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The wait for the final version of the revised Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Filing Requirements is drawing to an end. At the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting in Washington last week, Andrew Forman, a deputy assistant attorney general...more

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Four Traits of an Innovative eDiscovery Project Manager for Law Firms

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Law firms support a variety of clients with a wide-ranging suite of matters, making it increasingly difficult to roll out a “one size fits all” project management solution. Law firms with their own mature Discovery practice...more

Onna Technologies, Inc.

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

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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Blueprint for Successful Second Request Document Review

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The question, “Have you worked on a second request?” is often met by a sigh or a knowing glance and accompanied by a story that shows herculean strength or the agony of defeat. Or both. Because of the sheer number of...more

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Companies Can No Longer Afford to Slack Off in Preserving Chats and Messages

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Doubling down on guidance originally issued in September 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced updates to standard preservation letters and...more

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New FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division Document Preservation Guidance Takes Aim At Collaboration Tools and Messaging Platforms

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The FTC and DOJ’s Antitrust Division recently announced that they are updating their guidance regarding how parties in enforcement and investigative matters must preserve electronically stored information (“ESI”) from...more

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December’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published December 21, 2023 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...more

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Overcoming eDiscovery-Related Chat Data Challenges Part 5 review and disclosure

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In this fifth and final post in our blog series addressing challenges related to the discovery of chat data, our eDiscovery experts continue providing practical advice for businesses when encountering chat data in...more

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Avoiding the False Claims Act with Good Cyber Practices

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Since 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been increasingly focused on adjudicating False Claims Act (FCA) matters for deficient cybersecurity practices. As the government increases scrutiny of data privacy and...more

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The Past, Present, and Future of Timing Agreements

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During TransPerfect Legal’s third annual Antitrust Clearance and Merger Enforcement conference, a panel of expert antitrust attorneys shed light on the evolving landscape of timing agreements during the second request...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Assessing Communication Compliance: Ephemeral Messaging and Retention

I recently had the opportunity to visit with Alex Cotoia, Regulatory Manager, and Daniela Melendez, an Associate at The Volkov Law Group, on the importance of addressing electronic communications preservation and management...more

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Chatting without Penalty: The Evolving Role of Instant Messaging in Legal Matters

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I. The Phenomenon of Instant Messaging- Evolution and Proliferation- From basic platforms like IRC and AIM to globally dominant apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram, instant messaging (IM) has witnessed a radical...more

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Google’s Failure to Preserve Electronic Communications — A Warning to Every Company of a New Reality Surrounding Electronic Data

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One thing you can count on — change.  Not that there is anything wrong with that, but not to be too dramatic, we are at the precipice of some significant technology trends that will have a profound impact on corporate...more

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Does Your Litigation Hold Strategy Account for Remote Workers?

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Google recently got in hot water over employees’ cavalier attitudes toward a litigation hold. The tech giant took a largely hands-off approach to preserving internal chats needed for discovery in a lawsuit. Google employees...more

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eDiscovery and Life Sciences Industry - Challenges and Solutions

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The life science industry is a significant contributor to the global market, with companies developing and manufacturing a wide range of medical products and devices. However, due to the complex and highly regulated processes...more

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Quick communication and long-term legal risk

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In a recent report from Thomson Reuters, legal department leaders named regulatory compliance a top strategic priority. The emphasis on compliance has increased significantly since 2019, when it was rated the fifth-most...more

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DOJ Outlines Compliance Expectations Relating to Preservation of Data from Messaging Applications (Part III of III)

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The Justice Department finally released its new policy to improve corporate preservation of data generated by executives and employees.  In this new technology era, companies have had significant gaps in collecting and...more

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Updated DOJ Guidance on Devices and Ephemeral Messaging

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On March 3, 2023, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued long-awaited guidelines on how it will evaluate whether companies have implemented appropriate guidance and controls on the use of personal devices and third-party...more

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What To Do When You’re Required To “Categorize” Your Electronically-Stored Information

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The familiar rigors of complying with requests for eDiscovery—searching for, reviewing, processing, and producing electronically stored information (“ESI”)—can be challenging enough. As of January 1, 2020, however, California...more

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