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Structured Data e-Discovery
Courts are increasingly ordering counsel to identify and produce information beyond traditional e-mail and loose files. Whether its employee and payroll data related to a wage and hour dispute or trade data related to a market manipulation investigation, understanding the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) as it relates to increasingly larger volumes of structured data has never been a more critical e-discovery capability. Structured data repositories, whether live or deactivated legacy systems, reside behind all corporate firewalls. This structured information is often complex and no two repositories are the same. A forensic examiner may encounter complex data models, encrypted fields, and highly customized, proprietary or third-party systems which may make data retrieval difficult. As a result, collection, processing and hosting methods are unique to each case and dictated by the structured data relevant to the matter.
Structured data is electronically stored information (ESI) that is organized and stored in a structured format, often in a database, mainframe or other repository. This article outlines some key differences between structured and unstructured e-discovery processes, structured data challenges, and key considerations that lead to accurate productions in a cost-efficient manner.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.