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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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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

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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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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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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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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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Deeper Dive: Preserving Ephemeral Messaging - Capture Data Before Its Ghosts Haunt Your Compliance

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Organizations whose mantra is “We just never delete anything” (i.e., organizations simply retaining all information indefinitely) are now facing headwinds, especially when the information contains personal information. As our...more

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How the Failure to Preserve Led to Production of the Legal Hold Notice

In EEOC v. Formel D USA, Inc. (September 12, 2024), the U.S. District Court’s ruling underscored a critical lesson for litigators: failure to preserve electronically stored information (ESI) can lead to severe sanctions,...more

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August’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

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

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July’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published July 24, 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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How the Failure to Preserve Data from a Mobile Device Can Drastically Affect Trial Strategy

The importance of early planning and thorough preservation of electronic data cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to litigation. In a recent case, Two Canoes LLC v. Addian Inc. (April 30, 2024), the failure to...more

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Spoliation Sanctions & Summary Judgment Denial: A Wake-Up Call for Mobile Device Preservation

A recent decision in ediscovery case law, Maziar v. City of Atlanta from June 10, 2024, underscores the crucial importance of early preservation, particularly regarding text messages from mobile devices. This case, presided...more

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Geofence Search Warrant Held Valid

County police officers were investigating a theft of farm equipment. They applied for a “geofence warrant” to be served on Google: “A geofence warrant authorizes the seizure of location data collected from smartphones of...more

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Optimizing the Remote Reach: Strategies for Secure and Efficient Data Collection

The digital revolution has irrevocably transformed the way we conduct business, and investigations are no exception. The surge in remote work models has rendered traditional on-site data collection methods increasingly...more

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Where in the World is That Phone? Geolocation of Mobile Devices

Mobile devices and cell phones are frequent sources of evidence in modern legal cases and investigations, and a common question involves where a phone was at a particular time. Although CSI makes this seem like a question...more

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[Webinar] Important eDiscovery Case Law Decisions for May - May 30th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Our latest six eDiscovery case law rulings MAY be our best ever! See what I did there? Our May 2024 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog discusses disputes related to prolonged lack of cooperation in...more

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[Webinar] Leveraging SaaS to Power Mobile Data Collections and Advanced Collections - May 1st, 10:00 am PDT

Leveraging the efficiency of remote collection and the unmatched power of advanced extractions for mobile devices is key to streamlining your investigations. By utilizing remote collection for your mobile data acquisitions...more

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Are Search Terms Useful for Social Media and Mobile Device eDiscovery?

[Editor’s Note: This article has been republished with permission. It was originally published November 9, 2023 on the eDiscovery Assistant Blog] In Episode 123, CEO and Founder of eDiscovery Assistant, Kelly Twigger,...more

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[Webinar] Leveraging SaaS to Power Mobile Data Collections and Advanced Collections - October 31st, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Leveraging the efficiency of remote collection and the unmatched power of advanced extractions for mobile devices is key to streamlining your eDiscovery investigations. By utilizing remote collection for your mobile data...more

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Smartphones Contain a Treasure Trove of Data for Litigation, Compliance, and Investigation Purposes

In today’s digital age, mobile devices have become an integral part of our business and personal lives, and they more and more play a crucial role in legal hold, corporate governance, and internal or government...more

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August’s Notable Cases and Events in E-Discovery

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published August 16, 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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Picture Perfect Deception: Deepfake Images’ Impact on Mobile Device Discovery

Deepfake images stored on cell phones can have significant implications for eDiscovery. Let’s examine some ways in which they may impact litigation, corporate compliance, and investigation activities and consider mitigation...more

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[Webinar] Uncovering Hidden Data: How to Collect the Mobile Data your Investigation is Missing - August 10th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

The amount of data stored on phones is overwhelming. In 95% of investigations, text messages and conversations are used as evidence sources. Investigators need to be able to be able to retrieve the full, comprehensive...more

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[Webinar] The Latest in Remote Collection with Endpoint Inspector - July 27th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Harnessing the power of forensically sound remote collection is essential to eDiscovery investigations. As the scope and volume of data that must be reviewed increases, so does the cost of eDiscovery. No matter where...more

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The Case for Targeted Smartphone Data Collection

Post-pandemic business operations for thousands of companies have evolved into a collection of remote workers bonded together by mobile devices and other emerging technologies. Today’s electronic discovery services require...more

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