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Standard for Court-Ordered Forensic Examinations – When Does Misconduct “Cross the Rubicon”?

E-Discovery LLC

A motion for a forensic examination was granted in PlayUp, Inc. While the producing party’s failures were epic, the thoughtful discussion of the governing standard for forensic examinations is important. This was the “umpteenth” discovery issue in a dispute that arose over a commercial acquisition deal that “went south.”

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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for June 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The June 2025 edition of the 5 Great Reads Newsletter from ComplexDiscovery OÜ offers a curated snapshot of the rapidly evolving intersections between cybersecurity, legal discovery, and artificial intelligence. Strategic Signals: May 2025 HSR Filings ” reveals steady U.S.

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Managing Emerging Data in eDiscovery: Lessons from LegalTechTalk 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The following article provides a structured and comprehensive overview of the LegalTechTalk session titled Navigating Emerging Data Sources in E-Discovery & Investigations , held on June 26, 2025. Security and Compliance Considerations As the use of emerging data sources grows, so do the associated risks.

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Three Motions for Sanctions Denied Under ESI Rule and Common Law

E-Discovery LLC

The Court ordered a forensic examination of the work phone by James Vaughn of iDiscovery Solutions. “Mr. Cooper had asked for test results early, she did not ask for the swabs until late in the discovery process. The new user did not delete them and retained the phone until January 2025, when asked to turn it over to counsel.

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37 Deposition Instructions For Your Witness (Updated)

Planet Depos

The chief value of a deposition, as with any discovery proceeding, is to give all litigant parties in a contested case a fair preview of the evidence so that a “level playing field” is achieved and surprise (traditionally regarded as an unfair tactic) is avoided at time of trial. Don’t go too long without a break.

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Echoes of Innovation: Lessons from The Beatles for Legal Technology and Cybersecurity

Complex Discovery

From the legendary crossing at Abbey Road to the lyrical nostalgia of Penny Lane, the quiet gardens of Strawberry Field, and the energetic stage of the Cavern Club, these iconic landmarks underscore how creative risk and boundary-pushing have always driven disruption.

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The Architecture of Isolation: Cold War Cities and Corporate Silos

Complex Discovery

The pivotal moment came during a high-level Kremlin meeting in the spring of 1945, where senior Soviet officials, including Beria, Voroshilov, and Malenkov—possibly even Stalin himself—examined a piece of Estonian slate and a three-liter jar of uranium concentrate.