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No Right to a “Hit Report” for Facially Overbroad Search Terms?
A federal court rejected a blanket right to hit reports, holding they may be denied when search terms are facially overbroad and disproportionate.
Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Systems Buyers Guide at 14: What the 1H 2026 update reveals
The 1H 2026 update of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Systems Buyers Guide delivers market insights, pricing benchmarks, and new frameworks for evaluating eDiscovery vendors.
Deponent’s Use of A.I. to Answer Deposition Questions Barred; ChatGPT Was Not an Attorney
A federal court ruled that a pro se litigant could not use ChatGPT during a deposition and that such use is not protected by attorney-client privilege, reinforcing limits on AI in litigation.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 28 April 2026
This week’s EDRM community letter features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
Request for Broad “Apex” Executive Discovery Replaced by Phased Discovery Order
A federal court rejects broad apex executive discovery requests, instead ordering phased ESI production that balances proportionality, cost, and relevance under Rule 26.
Relativity to Establish Singapore Entity, Expanding APAC Footprint
Relativity plans a Singapore launch while accelerating AI-driven legal data intelligence adoption across APAC, highlighting innovation at RelFest Sydney.
ComplexDiscovery OÜ Launches 1H 2026 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey With Expanded AI and Revenue Focus
The 1H 2026 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey launches with expanded focus on AI governance and organizational revenue, offering deeper insight into industry trends and adoption maturity.
A.I. Protective Orders Are Becoming Routine
Courts are increasingly entering AI protective orders that restrict how parties use generative AI with discovery materials, highlighting growing concerns over confidentiality, privilege, clawbacks, and litigation risk.
Trial preparation checklist: A tactical workflow from discovery through verdict
This trial preparation checklist outlines a tactical workflow from discovery through verdict, helping legal teams organize evidence, build chronology, and develop a compelling case narrative for trial, hearings, or arbitration.
Weekly Letter to Our EDRM Global Community – 21 April 2026
This week’s EDRM community letter features recent blog posts, upcoming webinars, notable podcasts, and key announcements. Stay engaged with the EDRM community for the latest insights and support.
It is Improper and a “Perilous Shortcut” to “Outsource” Discovery Positions to A.I.
In White v. Walmart, the court held that relying exclusively on AI for discovery disputes is improper, emphasizing attorneys’ duty to exercise independent judgment and confer in good faith.
1H 2026 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey Launches with Expanded AI and Revenue Focus
The 1H 2026 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey launches with new questions on AI governance, revenue size, and industry performance.