Amended Rules Five Months Later: Early Trends in Case Law and What It Means
Proposed FRCP Changes: Effect on eDiscovery, RIM & IG (CLE)
Proportionality: Why Considering Value of Case Is Important in Discovery—Judge Baylson
The Sedona Conference (TSC) and its Working Group 6 on International Electronic Information Management, Discovery, and Disclosure recently published their Commentary on Proportionality in Cross-Border Discovery (Commentary)...more
In the evolving landscape of digital information, eDiscovery has become an essential aspect of legal processes, serving as a crucial tool for uncovering relevant evidence in litigation. However, with the rapid growth of...more
In today’s digital era, the process of eDiscovery plays a crucial role in the legal system. It’s like a detective’s quest to uncover the truth hidden within vast digital realms of data. However, this quest is often hindered...more
In the beginning, there was paper. And lots of it. Seriously warehouses stacked with banker’s boxes as far as the eye could see. And the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were designed to support paper discovery in the...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
We’re ready to “spring” into new eDiscovery case law disputes! Our April 2023 monthly webinar of cases covered by the eDiscovery Today blog discusses six disputes including a dispute over search terms and custodians for a...more
It’s already February, and chances are, most of us have already broken our New Year’s Resolutions. But no matter the time of year, when it comes to your ediscovery workflow, it’s never too late to trim the data you're...more
As 2023 begins it is time once again to reflect on the most interesting eDiscovery cases from last year. Trends are always evolving in this dynamic space and eDiscovery professionals cannot afford to snooze on this review....more
The Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute (AEDI) held in Washington, D.C., always presents as an outstanding educational experience even for the most sophisticated e-discovery attorney. This year was no exception....more
How can two adversaries learn to cooperate? That has been the burning question amongst litigators over the past seven years. On Dec. 1, 2015, significant amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) became...more
We all know that there are Federal and State rules that govern how eDiscovery is conducted, but legal professionals need examples to illustrate how the rules should be applied, and what NOT to do. This webinar will use actual...more
The world of eDiscovery is constantly evolving in the face of new tech trends and legal innovation. This often introduces new collection, preservation, and production challenges that require further analysis and updated best...more
Proportionality is now the hottest legal issue involving eDiscovery, with the largest number of eDiscovery-related cases in the past year addressing the subject. Legal and their supporting IT teams that take full advantage of...more
From 1 October 2022, the disclosure pilot in the Business and Property Courts will become a permanent part of the court rules as Practice Direction 57AD. The Practice Direction will apply to all existing and new proceedings...more
The first half of 2022 has been another active period in the law of data discovery. In April, the European Commission submitted its proposed Artificial Intelligence Act for the European Union, while international data issues,...more
Since the Federal Rule amendments in 2015 re-emphasized proportionality as a significant principle in relation to discovery, organizations have struggled to operationalize the discovery process in a proportional yet...more
The Federal Rule amendments in 2015 elevated the importance of proportionality, but practitioners have struggled to make arguments based on information, not speculation. For the past 16 months, a group of 56 practitioners,...more
At the beginning of every new year, it is important for legal teams to reflect on key eDiscovery case law from the year before that will influence future processes and case strategy. In 2021, the U.S. courts handled a variety...more
Two recent decisions highlight the usefulness of phased e-discovery as a tool to satisfy Rule 26(b)(1)’s ever-important proportionality requirement. It is worth noting that neither phased discovery nor proportionality are...more
Over the last 18 months, the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales have been running the Disclosure Pilot Scheme. Since its inception, this scheme has undergone a series of tweaks and amendments and the latest...more
As we’ve mentioned time and again on this blog, since its inception in 1995, New York’s Commercial Division has continued to not only be a leader in developing and shaping commercial law, but it is also on the forefront of...more
Join the ACEDS Detroit Chapter for an event...more
During this virtual chat panelists will be asked to talk about their involvement in the project, and to share insights into the importance of the framework and how it may impact the legal industry. Attendees are encouraged to...more
I’m sure your response to the title is “no kidding, Captain Obvious!” So, let me explain what I mean by that. On this blog, I have previously discussed how Big Data is impacting eDiscovery workflows and what that means for...more
In last month’s eDiscovery Blues, I wrote about how Information Governance can help legal teams prepare for the “Meet and Confer” conference set forth under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s (FRCP) Rule 26(f). This...more