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“This Was a Collective Debacle”
In Lacey v. State Farm, the use of AI-generated content in legal briefs without proper verification resulted in significant judicial sanctions. The Special Master emphasized collective responsibility, underscoring the need for attorney oversight when using...
Dario Amodei Warns of the Danger of Black Box AI that No One Understands
Award winning blogger, AI expert and attorney, Ralph Losey, considers the latest article by Dario Amodei, Chief Scientist and CEO of Anthropic. Amodei believes we need an AI MRI to be able to see the...
ESI Protocol Should Define “Documents” and Address Redaction Based on Irrelevancy
We the Protestors, Inc. v. Sinyangwe highlights the need for precision in ESI Protocols, particularly regarding the definition of a “document” and redactions for irrelevance. The court’s analysis underscores that redactions must be explicitly agreed...
April 2025 HSR Rebound: Regulatory Shifts, Tariff Tensions, and M&A Impacts
April 2025 saw a notable rebound in Hart-Scott-Rodino transactions following a March downturn, influenced by new regulatory requirements and U.S. tariff policies. This analysis highlights the implications for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals.
Court Held That an ESI Protocol Applied Only to ESI
In Skeans v. Atlantic Marine, the court clarified that an ESI Protocol governs only electronically stored information, not non-ESI materials, thereby requiring a separate privilege log timeline for non-ESI. It also addressed inadequate interrogatory responses...
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 13 May 2025
This week’s EDRM community update covers recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, recent podcasts, and important announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
Zero to One: A Visual Guide to Understanding the Top 22 Dangers of AI
In Ralph Losey’s May 2025 post, he examines the dualities of innovation and risk in artificial intelligence, likening AI development to the archetypes of the Fool and the Magician. As AI advances from theoretical concepts...
Embracing the Inflection Point: How GenAI Is Reshaping eDiscovery Careers
As generative AI accelerates change in the legal industry, eDiscovery professionals are being urged to upskill, adapt, and embrace AI tools. Legal experts share how to stay relevant and lead in an AI-enhanced future.
The eDiscovery Data Collection Survival Guide (Day 1)
Legal teams often assume IT will be ready to assist with data collection, but lack of coordination can cause delays and jeopardize evidence. This article explains how to avoid conflict and ensure defensible collections by...
Enhancing Discovery with Alchemy Textract: How AI-Powered OCR Captures Handwritten Notes and Poorly Scanned Documents
Alchemy Textract uses AI to overcome traditional OCR limitations by accurately extracting handwritten notes and complex elements from legal documents. This advanced approach empowers legal teams with more reliable data for investigation and AI-driven analysis.
The Future Is Now: Why Trial Lawyers and Judges Should Embrace Generative AI Now and How to Do it Safely and Productively
This article offers a clear framework for trial lawyers and judges to adopt generative AI responsibly, emphasizing practical use cases, ethical safeguards, and the importance of human oversight in legal decision-making.
En Banc Fourth Circuit Geofence Decision is Splintered
The Fourth Circuit’s en banc ruling in U.S. v. Chatrie upheld the use of a geofence warrant that led to a robbery suspect’s identification, but revealed deep judicial divisions over the constitutional limits of digital...