What happens when data protection collides with the relentless pace of digital innovation? That’s the question the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) seemed to confront head-on in 2024, a year marked by unprecedented...more
4/25/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements
Tariff evasion is the new money laundering. As global commerce evolves, this emerging reality poses a critical concern for economic stability and corporate competitiveness. Just as money laundering once exploited banking...more
The federal premerger notification program administered under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act recorded just 89 transactions in March 2025, marking the lowest monthly filing total in nearly five years. This downturn is the...more
In the autumn of 2023, a storm brewed between two tech titans. Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications stalwart, filed lawsuits across four continents, alleging that Amazon’s streaming services—Prime Video and Twitch—had woven...more
In a legal saga that drew the attention of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, a jury in Manhattan rendered a verdict convicting Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar on all charges of fraud and conspiracy in the $175 million...more
In a critical revelation within the realm of digital privacy, a significant data breach was uncovered involving key players in the dating app industry. Approximately 1.5 million explicit images from users of BDSM People,...more
NEW YORK — In an industry traditionally bound by precedent and caution, the word “fluid” now best describes the rapidly changing legal landscape, according to ALM’s annual State of the Industry report presented at Legalweek...more
The evolution of eDiscovery has been a journey from paper-based processes to a thriving legal tech ecosystem driven by innovation. In the next EDRM workshop on April 16 at noon EST, sponsored by HaystackID®, legal experts...more
On March 23, 2025, 23andMe, a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and consumer healthcare, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The objective...more
3/26/2025
/ Bankruptcy Court ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Debtors-in-Possession ,
Healthcare ,
Investors ,
Schedule 13D ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
Editor’s Note: White-collar investigations can send shockwaves through an organization, demanding swift, strategic, and legally sound responses. In a recent HaystackID® webcast, experts broke down the complexities of...more
A major cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has cast a spotlight on the persistent threat of ransomware targeting global corporations. The HELLCAT ransomware group is behind this latest breach, exposing internal documents,...more
The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more
3/14/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
National Security ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
TikTok
In recent developments, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has amended its approach in the antitrust case against Alphabet’s Google, refocusing its legal strategy in tackling the perceived monopolistic control exerted by...more
Editor’s Note: Effective data management is more critical than ever, and the latest HaystackID® webcast, “Data Minimization: Why Less is More,” offered expert insights on why organizations must take a strategic approach to...more
Between January 2023 and June 2024, cyber threats targeting Europe’s financial sector escalated, posing risks to banks, financial service providers, and regulatory bodies. According to the ENISA Threat Landscape: Finance...more
3/4/2025
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) ,
ENISA ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
Ransomware ,
Supply Chain
The United Kingdom is taking a strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption within its public sector to drive economic growth and improve public services. Central to this effort is the UK’s AI Playbook, a...more
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
In the quiet corridors of Apple’s headquarters, executives face a decision that could reshape the future of digital privacy for billions of users worldwide. The catalyst? A controversial order from the United Kingdom’s...more
Editor’s Note: The recent HaystackID® webcast, “Protect Sensitive Data and Control Costs: An eDiscovery Blueprint for the Construction Industry,” explored the challenges of managing vast and complex construction data while...more
2/7/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) ,
Compliance ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
Legal Technology ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Machine Learning ,
Technology-Assisted Review
In a major development within the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry, OpenAI has lodged serious accusations against DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, alleging that the latter has illegally utilized its proprietary...more
2/3/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Competition ,
Cybersecurity ,
Ethics ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Popular ,
Technology Sector ,
Unfair Competition
On January 27, 2025, the global tech industry experienced a seismic shift with the introduction of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup that unveiled an impressive large language model (LLM). This new...more
1/28/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Competition ,
Export Controls ,
Investors ,
Machine Learning ,
Market Volatility ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Semiconductors ,
Technology Sector
The economic landscape in December 2024 revealed a dynamic interplay between consumer spending, corporate strategy, and transactional activity, offering critical insights into the evolving M&A environment. Recent data from...more
1/24/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Interest Rates ,
Mergers ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management
Data is generated faster than ever, and the magnitude of this reality is amplified during catastrophic events. The recent Los Angeles wildfires and other natural disasters bring to light the daunting challenge of managing an...more
1/22/2025
/ Business Continuity Plans ,
Business Operations ,
Business Strategies ,
Catastrophic Events ,
Crisis Management ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Preservation ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Law Practice Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Natural Disasters ,
Webinars
Amid the tidal wave of technological innovation, the legal industry finds itself grappling with an essential question: how can it transform the overwhelming chaos of digital data into a wellspring of actionable insights? The...more
1/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
EDRM ,
Legal Technology ,
Risk Management
The PowerSchool data breach, discovered on December 28, 2024, serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges confronting the education sector. PowerSchool, a leading provider of education technology,...more
1/10/2025
/ Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Educational Institutions ,
Information Governance ,
Ransomware ,
Students