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eDiscovery and Technology

By Nkosi Shields and Karen DeSouza on May 3, 2018 Posted in E-Discovery

Should All States Require Continuing Technology Education (CTE)? For more than five years we have discussed the need for attorney competence in technology, especially as related to discovery in posts like this one and this one. As Electronically Stored Information (ESI) continues to grow, it is critical for all attorneys to understand ESI and evolving … Continue Reading

E-Discovery and Cryptocurrencies – What you need to know

By Nkosi Shields and Ryan Walton on February 8, 2018 Posted in Cryptocurrency

Does bitcoin keep appearing in your news feed? As cryptocurrencies become adopted and accepted by mainstream vendors and consumers, it’s a good idea for attorneys to think about the potential litigation and eDiscovery challenges ahead. While U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges are subject to Bank Secrecy laws and anti-money laundering provisions, regulation and enforcement still lag, leaving … Continue Reading

Why Aren’t You Using FRE 502(d)

By Nkosi Shields and Ryan Walton on December 18, 2017 Posted in E-Discovery Rules

In 2008, Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) was signed and enacted into law by Congress to minimize the cost of civil litigation, particularly in matters with large volumes of ESI. The intent of the rule is to allow parties to produce large volumes of documents while reducing the risk of waiving privilege in a federal … Continue Reading