Legal Update

To avoid waiver of privilege and costly fights over the merits of your review’s quality control procedures, it’s prudent to secure a Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) order in federal cases.

The Honorable David J. Waxse, retired US Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas, passed away earlier this month. To say he was a legal legend in the field of e-discovery law doesn’t do his contributions justice.

Securing a patent is a rigorous process, as patent laws have a high bar for what can be deemed a patentable invention. As it turns out, they also have a high bar for what constitutes an inventor—and in most places, AI doesn't make the cut.

To avoid waiver of privilege and costly fights over the merits of your review’s quality control procedures, it’s prudent to secure a Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) order in federal cases.

The Honorable David J. Waxse, retired US Magistrate Judge for the District of Kansas, passed away earlier this month. To say he was a legal legend in the field of e-discovery law doesn’t do his contributions justice.

Securing a patent is a rigorous process, as patent laws have a high bar for what can be deemed a patentable invention. As it turns out, they also have a high bar for what constitutes an inventor—and in most places, AI doesn't make the cut.

The 2022 Relativity Fest Judicial Panel zoomed in on a particular challenge of legal practice: the need to balance confidentiality and transparency in the justice system. Read on for some key takeaways.

The role of AI within the legal world has been a provocative issue for more than a decade. Read about the latest developments in case law and industry trends during the first half of 2022.

When your iPhone becomes an appealing target for opposing parties in civil litigation—where constitutional protections are not as robust—how do the law and technology of texts play a role?

Artificial intelligence plays a big role in the law—so much so that a federal bankruptcy court has joined others facing the question: Can software engage in the unauthorized practice of law?

Organizations have done cost-benefit analyses on the virtual world. You may lose personal contact and collaboration, but you may also enjoy substantial cost savings. But there are more fundamental considerations than the corporate or law firm bottom line. What about access to justice?

The COVID-19 pandemic has made dramatic changes to many aspects of life, and the law is no exception. Just look at the virtual court hearing, which has gained popularity since the beginning of the pandemic. But can virtual court proceedings really replace going to the courthouse?

An appeal by two police officers who were fired when a recording device in their police cruiser indicated they were playing Pokémon GO instead of responding to a robbery was recently rejected in California.

In an era where it seems tougher to get the 'nuclear option' of having a party thrown out of court for discovery violations, Heslin v. Jones cautions that such abuse can get you into a world of hurt.

A recent case sheds light on whether the Eastern time zone is standard in the US for discovery deadlines. Not surprisingly, as is so often the case in e-discovery, cooperation is key.