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Decision on How to Best Search for ESI – Court Orders ESI Protocol in “Epic of Dysfunctional Discovery,” With Unique Clawback Provision

E-Discovery LLC

In a case where the plaintiff seeks $24,000,000 in damages, the court stated: “Today we write the next chapter in this litigation, a case which threatens to become an epic of dysfunctional discovery…. 18, 2012)(“In reality, I struggled to fund the litigation and pay my personal bills.”… Everlast Roofing , Inc. For example, Ms.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. 9 Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) : For those uninterested in litigation, ADR roles such as mediation and arbitration offer opportunities to resolve conflicts outside of court.

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The Bright Legal Future

WA Bar News

For example, in the legal context, there have been more than 150 cases already litigated globally where AI (being used by both lawyers and pro se litigants) has produced hallucinated content in court documents—usually fake citations but also misrepresented precedents and misattributed quotations. This sort of technology isn’t new.

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AI Summaries in Google Discover: Rethinking Information Governance, Discovery, and Security

Complex Discovery

When AI systems create summaries from multiple sources, critical questions arise about data lineage, authenticity, and the preservation of original context—all essential for organizations managing regulatory compliance and litigation readiness.

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

E-Discovery LLC

The court continued: This honor system for discovery works in the overwhelming majority of cases, but the word of a litigation opponent is not sufficient in every case. Such a procedure runs counter to the paradigm that “litigants are generally responsible for preserving [and producing] relevant information on their own.” ….

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Court’s Use of a Special Master to Assist EEOC in Obtaining Discovery from Defendant

E-Discovery LLC

The alleged facts of the case demonstrate risks of future psychological harm and repetition of the injury against which plaintiffs are litigating. 12, 2024); JAMS: “Mediating E-Discovery Can Save Time and Money” (Dec. 23, 2023); Mediation of ESI Disputes. Opportunity Comm’n v. Genesh, Inc., 2025 WL 1884724, at *1 (D.

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The Quiet Force Behind Successful Outcomes: Pretrial Motions

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

Civil, family, and criminal courts allow for these pretrial motions, which can shape future proceedings and therefore the trajectory of litigation. A party who is compelled to produce evidence that jeopardizes its arguments may be more willing to mediate a settlement agreement on more favorable terms to the other party.