Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Defensible Process: Legal teams can generate audit trails, reports, and logs to demonstrate a precise and defensible chain of custody, which is critical for regulatory and contractual compliance. The Bottom Line: Much Faster, with Dramatically less Cost and Risk.

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Chain Of Custody Discovery Technology Litigation 52

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 3, 2025

While there was a gap in the chain of custody, “Plaintiff presents no evidence that anything has been lost from the phone.” Roberts’ work cell phone had been triggered. However: “Plaintiff has offered no facts to suggest that the phone was not adequately preserved.”

Evidence 130

Evidence Cross-Complaint Cross-Examination Litigation 130

E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 9, 2024

He testified that the footage could not be altered or manipulated, yet he had no direct knowledge of the specific footages chain of custody or original download process. 640 (2022) (a simple one camera system was authenticated based on lay witnesss perception of reliability, and knowledge of the chain of custody).

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Witnesses Expert Testimony Chain Of Custody Evidence 130

Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Maintaining a clear chain of custody for AI-involved processes becomes crucial. The “black box” nature of some AI systems poses challenges for explaining AI decision-making processes in legal contexts, particularly in patent disputes or regulatory investigations.

Pharmaceuticals 111

Pharmaceuticals Discovery Government and Public Sector Chain Of Custody 111

Complex Discovery

MAY 6, 2025

Regulatory regimes such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA have also significantly influenced eDiscovery workflows, introducing requirements for granular metadata handling, defensible chain-of-custody documentation, and jurisdiction-specific redaction protocols.

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Chain Of Custody Discovery Technology Objections 95

Complex Discovery

APRIL 18, 2025

Chain of Custody: Blockchain can automate and secure the chain of custody for digital evidence, reducing the risk of tampering and simplifying authentication in legal proceedings.

Government and Public Sector 52

Government and Public Sector Chain Of Custody Digital Evidence Finance and Banking 52

Complex Discovery

JUNE 2, 2025

He regularly develops forensic workflows and processes for clients ranging from major financial institutions to governmental departments, including Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 100 law firms.

Education 59

Education Chain Of Custody Discovery Evidence 59