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Three Motions for Sanctions Denied Under ESI Rule and Common Law

E-Discovery LLC

The Court explained in detail the requirements of a Rule 37(e) motion and then applied them: Plaintiff has failed to put forth sufficient evidence of the four necessary elements to trigger the application of Rule 37(e) at all, let alone proven by clear and convincing evidence the intent required to show she is entitled to the remedies she seeks.

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Engineering Cyber Resilience: Lessons from the Tallinn Mechanism

Complex Discovery

Similarly, protocols established for chain-of-custody preservation in Ukrainian wartime investigations may shape evidence-handling practices in civil proceedings elsewhere. The detection methods refined against Russian malware today enhance the robustness of European energy grids tomorrow.

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GENIUS Act Signed Into Law: A Game Changer for Legal Discovery and Information Governance

Complex Discovery

With federal banking agencies having 180 days to report implementation plans to Congress and a three-year safe harbor for existing platforms, legal teams can expect to navigate a growing volume of blockchain-based evidence, immutable, decentralized, and often beyond the reach of traditional systems.

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Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

Therefore, in his view, the evidence was not sufficiently authenticated. This method allows for authentication by the presentation of evidence describing a process or system that produces an accurate result. see The “Silent Witness” Theory of Authentication of Video Evidence (July 5, 2024). Lorraine v. 534, 542 (D.

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Social Media Evidence: What You Need To Know

Evidence at Trial

What Social Media Evidence? Starting with the obvious, information on social media certainly is evidence. In California, evidence is comprehensively defined to include "testimony, writings, material objects, or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact." ” Cal.

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AI in Pharmaceuticals: From Discovery to Market

Complex Discovery

Maintaining a clear chain of custody for AI-involved processes becomes crucial. eDiscovery experts need to establish protocols for documenting AI involvement in drug development, ensuring the admissibility and reliability of evidence.

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Blockchain and the Business of Digital Trust: Implications for Cybersecurity, InfoGov, and eDiscovery

Complex Discovery

For professionals navigating legal, regulatory, or investigative landscapes, understanding blockchain’s evolving capabilitiesfrom smart contracts to digital chain of custodyis no longer optional; it’s essential.