Was there any impact on eDiscovery from Ignite 25?
There were a lot of announcements. How much do eDiscovery professionals need to worry about?
The Intersection of eDiscovery, Privacy, and Information Governance and Why You Need to Focus on It — Masters Conference Seattle Recap
The Intersection of eDiscovery, Privacy, and Information Governance and Why You Need to Focus on It — Masters Conference Seattle Recap
Ten Takeaways from the Georgetown Webinar on Hyperlinked Documents
There were at least ten takeaways from the Georgetown webinar on hyperlinked documents last week. Here are those highlights.
11th Annual eDiscovery Day Set for December 4
Exterro to Lead the Conversation on AI, Risk, and the Future of eDiscovery...
Taming Modern Data Challenges: The Importance of Information Governance
Discover why information governance is essential for managing modern data sources in eDiscovery. Learn how IG frameworks and technologies help legal teams navigate mobile, SaaS, and AI-generated content.
Vanishing Evidence: The Challenges of Ephemeral Messaging in Digital Forensics
Learn how digital forensics experts and organizations overcome the challenges of ephemeral messaging by updating policies, leveraging archiving solutions, and ensuring compliance. Discover best practices for forensic readiness in managing disappearing communications.
Taming Modern Data Challenges: Generative AI Created Content
Explore the discovery challenges of generative AI content in our latest blog. Learn how tools like ChatGPT and Copilot impact litigation, and discover best practices for collecting and authenticating AI-generated data.
Some Wildcards Are Even Wilder Than I Thought
When I was preparing for my webinar a couple of weeks ago, I learned something: some wildcards are even wilder than I thought!
Three Years In, Has Generative AI Made a Meaningful Contribution to E-Discovery?
Three years ago, no one had given much thought to generative AI, least of all whether it would impact e-discovery processes...
The Human Side of eDiscovery: Building Teams That Blend Legal and Technical Skills
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACEDS: Learn why the human side of eDiscovery matters as much as the tools or workflows.
Trial Presentation Tech Tips Every eDiscovery Team Should Know
In this guest blog, April J. Ferguson, CEO and Senior Trial Consultant at OPVEON, shares practical trial presentation tips that every ediscovery professional should know to set their trial teams up for success.
Sam Altman warns there's no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist
In response to a question about how AI works with today's legal system, Altman said one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for AI is that there's no legal confidentiality for users' conversations.
Mike McBride, M365 expert, tells us how CoPilot is changing M365 eDiscovery.
First of all, Mike has the absolute best job title in all of eDiscovery, if not the known legal universe. He is the M365 Modern Workplace Engineer at Midwest...
The E-discovery Educators Network is Here!
Bill Hamilton has launched a new listserv group to promote eDiscovery education called the E-discovery Educators Network!
Custodian Interviews: Critical to Defensible eDiscovery in the Age of Modern Communications
Custodian interviews—early interviews of key employees who hold ESI — remain a cornerstone for defensible discovery.
How Failing to Meet and Confer Effectively Can Lead to Sanctions
If you’ve been around the ediscovery space long enough, you’ve likely heard the term “drive-by meet and confer.” It’s what happens when counsel shows up to a Rule 26(f) conference unprepared,...
Protective Order Against Using GenAI to Review Produced Documents
Are we headed toward a system where confidential information can only be read and not downloaded to avoid someone uploading a copy to have some random AI service summarize it for them?
Generative AI in eDiscovery – The Legal Questions No One Saw Coming
by Kelly Twigger How Courts Are Addressing AI-Generated Content in Discovery Disputes Generative AI has been transforming the legal industry, assisting with everything from case law summarization to document review and legal research. But as its adoption accelerates, new legal questions are emerging: Should AI-generated content—including prompts and outputs—be subject to discovery? Can opposing counsel
Bridging the eDiscovery Gap
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction Last week I read a fantastic article by Kelly Twigger (of eDiscovery Assistant fame). The article talks about the “eDiscovery Disconnect”, and addre…
Key Discovery Points: No Need to Be Leery About AI
In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint joins Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today to discuss litigator Craig Ball's latest publication, The...
A CEO’s guide to eDiscovery and litigation support: Minimising risk and maximising efficiency
As a CEO, you’re no stranger to making strategic decisions that drive business growth and success. However, in today’s digital age, one often-overlooked aspect can make or break your or…
The Schedule for E-Discovery Day 2024 is Here!
While there are still final details being ironed out, we have most of the schedule for E-Discovery Day 2024 events on Thursday, December 5th!
Generative AI and eDiscovery – Adoption in the Courts – Part 2
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction In part one of this series, I discussed a section within Practice Direction 57AD which could potentially be used to allow for the use of Generative AI for the c…
Generative AI and eDiscovery – Adoption in the Courts – Part 1
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction At the recent Legal 500 Commercial Litigation Conference in London, one of the panels focused on the question “Do the existing Practice Directions support the a…
Mental Health in Legal Document Review: Seven Best Practices for Review Teams
In the high-stakes environment of legal document review, the mental well-being of review teams is often overlooked, yet it plays a critical role in the quality and efficiency of the entire review process. The repetitive, deadline-driven, and sometimes unpredictable nature of document review work can lead to stress, fatigue, and disengagement if proper practices aren’t in place.
Current Challenges in Modern eDiscovery: Insights from The Masters Conference in Seattle
Dive into the world of eDiscovery and learn about the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) on the industry.
eDiscovery Lessons for In-House Counsel: A Case Study in What Not to Do
In the complex world of eDiscovery, the responsibilities of in-house counsel are more critical than ever. The stakes are high, and...
Ari Kaplan on the eDiscovery Channel Talking eDiscovery Unfiltered Report
Tom O’Connor & I had a fun discussion on eDiscovery Channel, discussing the eDiscovery Unfiltered report with Ari Kaplan!
Yes, AI is Here. No, You’re Not Gone.
Yesterday, I sought to defend the value of my law school course on E-Discovery & Digital Evidence to a law Dean who readily conceded that she didn’t know what e-discovery was or why it would be…
Same as It Ever Was: How Proven eDiscovery Approaches Help Leverage Generative AI
In antitrust, money laundering, legal operations, and more, AI is poised to shake up current legal frameworks...