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The Problem of Deepfakes and AI-Generated Evidence: Is It Time to Revise the Rules of Evidence? – Part One

On April 19, 2024, the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules for federal courts faced a critical question: Does AI-generated evidence, including deepfakes, demand new rules? The Committee’s surprising answer—’not yet.’ Was...more

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[Webinar] From Chaos to Clarity: Tech-Savvy Strategies for Modern Litigation - October 1st, 10:00 am PDT

The intersection of litigation, investigations, and technology is becoming increasingly vital to the success of legal teams. As organizations face mounting pressures from data proliferation, complex regulatory landscapes, and...more

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Review is Dead! Long Live Review!

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The declaration we’ve all heard: “The King is dead, long live the King!” It comes from the traditional proclamation used to announce the death of the reigning monarch and simultaneously hail the ascension of the new monarch. ...more

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Worried About Waiving Privilege via Inadvertent Production? You’ll Want to Read This.

In this week’s Case of the Week, I dive into a critical decision from FTC v. Amazon.com, Inc. (August 1, 2024), which underscores the precarious nature of privilege in document production—particularly in the context of...more

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Cracking the Code on Modern Attachments in eDiscovery

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Modern attachments, in Google Workspaces and Microsoft Office, have long posed significant challenges in eDiscovery. They are not actual files attached to an email or message but are links pointing to files stored elsewhere....more

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Court Denied Unopposed Motions for Protective Order and Approval of ESI Protocol

In Orlando Health, Inc. v. HKS Architects, Inc., 2024 WL 4025379 (M.D. Fl. Sept. 3, 2024), the court denied an unopposed motion to enter a protective order and an unopposed motion to enter an ESI Protocol....more

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A Decade of Progress in Trial Technology

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Digital technology is an integral part of today’s legal industry. The last 10 years have been transformative for the practice of law with strides forward in everything from legal research to practice management to trial...more

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Want to Improve Credibility? Embrace Your Witness’s Humanity

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In a commercial dispute involving allegations against a manufacturing plant, plaintiff’s counsel was cross-examining a plant manager....more

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Deepfakes in Legal Proceedings – A Strategic Framework for Collaborative Solutions

What can we do to address the challenge of Deepfakes being presented as relevant and authentic evidence in the justice system? Deepfake technology poses a serious challenge to establishing and rebutting the authenticity of...more

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Third District Court Quashes Order Granting Motion for Protective Order Relating to a Corporate Representative’s Deposition

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Hamilton v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Fla. 3rd DCA, 3D23-1934, May 1, 2024 - The petitioner in this matter (the plaintiff below) sought certiorari review of a discovery order granting a motion for protective...more

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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 the consequences of missteps can be severe, as highlighted in this week’s Case of the Week. In...more

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Role of a Hot Seat Operator in Trials

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Hot seat operator, trial technician, trial presentation specialist,  courtroom presentation specialist—a rose by any other name is just as critical to helping you gain a winning edge. Today’s trials, whether bench or jury...more

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Prosecutors and AI: Navigating Justice in the Age of Algorithms

AI has the potential to transform the criminal justice system through its ability to process vast datasets, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes. However, this potential comes with a profound responsibility: ensuring that...more

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The Evolution of eDiscovery: From its Inception to the Future

The digital revolution of the late 20th century brought a tidal wave of electronically stored information (ESI). Emails, digital documents, and other forms of electronic data began to dominate business and personal...more

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Takeaways From Felder v. MGM National Harbor

​​​​​​​Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC, 2024 WL 3690779(D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), addresses several important issues. First, in Felder, the Court ordered the parties to conduct a “meet and confer” session.  That,...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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eDiscovery Review in Transition: Manual Review, TAR, and the Role of AI

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article is essential for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals navigating the complexities of legal document review. With the rapid advancements in AI...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Fünf wesentliche Änderungen für Unternehmen

Seit dem 20. Juli 2024 gilt das Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten (KapMuG) in seiner überarbeiteten Fassung. Mit der Neufassung dieses Spezialgesetzes für die gerichtliche kollektive...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The New Capital Markets Model Case Act: Five Key Changes for Companies

Since July 20, 2024, a reformed version of the Capital Markets Model Case Act (Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten – Kapitalanleger-Musterverfahrensgesetz – KapMuG) has been in force in...more

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A Protective Order Has Teeth – Counsel Disqualified After Court Finds Violations

In US Dominion, Inc. v. Byrne, 2024 WL 3792654 (D.D.C. Aug. 13, 2024), violations of protective orders led to disqualification of counsel. The court began its decision by stating:  “This case arises out of the 2020 U.S....more

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The Workstream of eDiscovery: Considering Processes and Tasks

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: The exponential growth in electronically stored information (ESI) has created immense eDiscovery challenges for organizations. Effective information governance and eDiscovery capabilities are...more

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Building a Unified Foundation for Digital Investigations in eDiscovery

The digital forensics landscape in the private sector is witnessing a metamorphosis. The relentless growth and diversification of data necessitates a paradigm shift in how organizations approach investigations. Fragmented...more

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Barriers to Overcome to Obtain International Discovery

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International discovery is not as simple as merely issuing process to either obtain documents or testimony. Such discovery must be crucial to the pending action. Normally, the discovery is issued through a letter of request,...more

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“Attachments to Attorney-Client Communications May Be Withheld as Privileged, Without an Independent Basis for Privilege,” But….

In Linet Americas, Inc. v. Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 2024 WL 3425795 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 15, 2024), the court held that “attachments to attorney client communications may be withheld as privileged without an independent basis for...more

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Top Tips for Your Next Deposition in Asia

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As the only global court reporting firm with U.S.-trained, native English-speaking resources living on the ground in Asia, we provide exceptional service at competitive rates, whether your deposition is in-person, remote or...more

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