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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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The Future is Now: Why Trial Lawyers and Judges Should Embrace Generative AI Now and How to Do It Safely and Productively

Introduction: The Urgency and Promise of Generative AI in Law - The unprecedented rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide presents the legal profession with a pivotal opportunity for...more

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[Webinar] Nextpoint Product Spotlight: Untangling Complex Data with Smart eDiscovery Software - July 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

eDiscovery data doesn't have to be a tangled mess. As digital evidence grows more complex, legal professionals need tools that can cut through the chaos and create clear pathways to case success....more

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[Event] 2025 Detroit Symposium - July 23rd - 24th, Detroit, MI

The Premier Midwest E-Discovery Event is Back! Join the ACEDS Detroit Chapter – the oldest chapter in the ACEDS global organization – as we bring back our highly anticipated Annual Symposium! After a hiatus, we're thrilled...more

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Before You Hit ‘Record’: Legal Risks In Using AI Notetaking Tools

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You may have asked a team member or associate to jot down notes during a Zoom call, only to find that they struggled to capture every key point while also actively participating in the discussion. Or perhaps you aimed to...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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[Webinar] Unlocking the Kennedy Archives with AI-Powered eDiscovery - June 4th, 10:00 am PDT

Revealing Hidden Truths in History’s Most Complex Documents - The Kennedy assassination archives include thousands of historical records—many plagued by redactions, poor-quality scans, handwritten notes, and degraded...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: What is a Document? Text Message Redaction Dispute Poses this Question

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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 May 4-10. Here’s what’s...more

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“This Was a Collective Debacle”

In Lacey v. State Farm General Ins. Co., 2025 WL 1363069 (C.D. Cal. May 5, 2025), plaintiff submitted a filing with erroneous AI-generated citations. The Special Master pointed out some of them. The plaintiff resubmitted a...more

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ESI Protocol Should Define “Documents” and Address Redaction Based on Irrelevancy

We the Protestors, Inc. v. Sinyangwe, 348 F.R.D. 175 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 18, 2024), makes several important points about the relationship between ESI Protocols and redaction of produced documents....more

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Enhancing Discovery with Alchemy Textract: How AI-Powered OCR Captures Handwritten Notes and Poorly Scanned Documents

In today’s legal landscape, investigations and discovery often involve processing thousands of complex documents. Traditional Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology struggles with the varied document types legal...more

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[Webinar] Faster Finds, Fewer Files: A Smarter Approach to Email Investigations - May 21st, 11:00 am CDT

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Email remains one of the most critical and challenging data sources in investigations. Whether responding to cybersecurity incidents, managing eDiscovery demands, or handling regulatory audits, organizations have to quickly...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: ESI Protocol Stops “Dump Truck” Production | Modern Attachment Challenges and Solutions

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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 April 13-19. Here’s what’s...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Why You Should Meet and Confer in Good Faith | Upcoming eDiscovery Webinar

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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 March 30-April 5. Here’s what’s...more

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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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Strategies for Combatting the Proliferation of Fake Evidence

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The increasing sophistication of digital manipulation and AI-generated content has brought a new challenge to eDiscovery and legal professionals: fake evidence. From deepfakes and shallow fakes to fabricated emails, text...more

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Authenticated E-Discovery: Utilizing Blockchain for Robust Security and Trust in Digital Evidence

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The digital age has transformed legal proceedings, making e-discovery a critical component of modern litigation and investigations. Maintaining the reliability and admissibility of digital evidence requires robust and...more

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The Final Challenge: How GenAI Crafted BP’s “Impossible” Closing Argument

Over the past few months, we’ve been exploring how generative AI can transform trial preparation by analyzing complex litigation materials and producing sophisticated closing arguments. Our series began with an exploration of...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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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

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Requesting Parties Are Denied “Input” Into Producing Party OpenAI’s Search Terms

In Tremblay v. OpenAI, Inc., 2025 WL 635335 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 27, 2025), plaintiffs, the requesting parties, sought to have input in determining search terms to be used by defendant, the producing party. Based on “the specter...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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How to Choose the Right Trial Technology Partner

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In 2025, technology holds a well-established place in the legal profession. And even though there are headlines about emerging tech itself being on trial, the pros of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and...more

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