Evidence Preservation: Handling the Issues in New York and New Jersey
In Linet Americas, Inc. v. Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 2024 WL 3425795 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 15, 2024), the court “allowed [defendants] Hillrom to take limited discovery about when [plaintiff] Linet’s duty to preserve may have...more
In a recent ruling in Lopez v. Apple, Inc., Apple faced significant sanctions for failing to suspend its automated data deletion policy for Siri recordings after the initiation of litigation. This case is a reminder of the...more
In the intricate world of legal proceedings, the duty to preserve evidence plays a pivotal role, particularly when it involves video evidence that can unequivocally substantiate claims or defenses. The recent decision in Nagy...more
In a recent exploration of the complexities surrounding the FRE 502(d) order and the intricacies of privilege in eDiscovery, we delve into the critical case of Lubrizol Corp. v. IBM Corp. This case shines a light on the...more
If you’ve been following my Case of the Week series, you know we’ve seen a rising trend of courts issuing harsh sanctions, including dismissal, for failure to preserve text messages and other data from mobile devices. This...more
Dismissal of plaintiff’s claims under Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e)(2) was affirmed in Jones v. Riot Hosp. Grp. LLC, __ F. 4th__, 2024 WL 927669 (9th Cir. Mar. 5, 2024). The case is a textbook example of a plaintiff tanking her own case...more
A motion for spoliation sanctions under Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e) was denied in Boshea v. Compass Marketing, Inc., 2024 WL 811468 (D. Md. Feb. 27, 2024). The motion was argued and decided during trial. The suit by a former...more
This Sidley Update addresses the following recent developments and court decisions involving e-discovery issues: an order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California requiring the Defendant to...more
[Editor’s Note: This article was first published January 17, 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
[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
[Editor’s Note: This article was first published November 15, 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
Today, we embark on a quest to unravel the triggers that ignite the legal hold process. It will be a wild ride as we navigate the realm of legal obligations and preservation. Or at least slightly more fascinating than one...more
Your friendly neighborhood Technocat is back to shed some light on the captivating topic of legal hold notices. (Riveting I know!) The legal hold process for Electronically Stored Information (ESI) is a crucial step in the...more
Hey there, data detectives! It’s TechnoCat, Cat Casey, back with a critical concept that underpins the whole eDiscovery rollercoaster ride. I’m talking about the infamous ‘Legal Hold’. No, it’s not a wrestling move, but it...more
I always advocate for civility and cooperation in e-discovery. But, it may be prudent to expressly threaten a lawsuit in a preservation notice. It may also be cautious to avoid offering to settle a claim in that notice. If...more
It’s not a heat wave, it’s a wave of hot eDiscovery case law disputes! Our August 2023 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog discusses six disputes including a motion to compel a forensic examination...more
Justice delayed isn’t justice denied for eDiscovery case law disputes! Our July 2023 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog discusses six disputes including custody and control of a personal Google...more
In Jennings v. Frostburg State University, 2023 WL 4205665 (D. Md. June 27, 2033), defendants wiped two cell phones of departing employees after the duty to preserve was triggered. The Court’s duty to preserve analysis –...more
Illumination Zone: Robert Bird, Senior Managing Director, Terry Herlihy, Managing Director, Data & Technology and Nicole Donaldson, Managing Director for EDRM Trusted Partner, Ankura sit down with Kaylee and Mary to talk...more
In 2018, the GDPR established comprehensive data privacy laws in Europe, setting the standard for the rest of the world. Since then, the data privacy landscape in the U.S. has changed considerably in response to increasing...more
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on April 17, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Michael D. Berman, founder and managing director of E-Discovery LLC for permission to republish.] Government Employees...more
In this fast-moving and educational webinar, Daniel Gold, Esq., Managing Director at BDO USA, LLP will discuss how the pandemic has led all of us to relying upon video meeting applications on a daily basis. Simultaneously,...more
Short, often informal messages have become an increasingly prevalent form of business communication. Whether by sending a simple text message or using a communication application like WhatsApp, Slack, or MS Teams, employees...more
Corporate counsel often shoulder the burden of managing the entire Legal Hold process for their organization. That means on top of everything else, they must issue, execute and ensure compliance with required legal holds...more
When it comes to a pending litigation, the duty to preserve electronic data is clearly laid out in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP)... But when it comes to the actual process of letting custodians know they need...more