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AccessData's Summation 6.0
It's understood that the “discovery wars” have long been far more than litigation maneuvering by both sides in a case. The discovery process is sometimes used by litigants to overwhelm adversaries, drive up the time and expense required to see a lawsuit through to trial, and thereby extract concessions or settlement. Even without intention, the volume and complexity of electronically stored information pertinent to litigation results in cost burdens that affect substantive decisions in a case.
There are a couple developments underway in the legal profession that have the potential to push back on these discovery wars. First, the recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) governing e-discovery ' such as proportionality requirements ' are designed to reduce the scope of e-discovery that courts were previously inclined to allow. And second, emerging technology solutions are leveling the playing field a bit, enabling law firms of all sizes to better manage e-discovery in a way that is more efficient and affordable than ever before.
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.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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.
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.