Welcome to the February 2025 Customer Update from eDiscovery Assistant!
Each month we give you insights into new content and changes that have been added, as well as platform improvements, and new features.
Security Update
2FA
2FA is now implemented. If you have any questions or issues receiving your email authentication code, please reach out to us immediately at support@ediscoveryassistant.com.
Content Updates
Case Law
In 2024 we added more than 5100 decisions to the platform! Last week, we released the 2024 eDiscovery Case Law Year in Review Report. Download the report for Kelly’s expert insights on last year’s biggest eDiscovery decisions, emerging trends in ESI, and key takeaways to refine your discovery strategy. It’s everything you need to stay ahead.
Did you know, as of late September, Case of the Week is now available as a podcast on your favorite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. More info here.
Case of the Week Episodes
ICYMI, the Case of the Week episodes covered since our last update:
- Episode 165: Can You Redact Text Messages for Relevance in Discovery? Insights for Litigators– In Episode 165, Kelly Twigger discusses the crucial question of whether a party can redact text messages for relevance absent an agreement between the parties and review a key discussion on how text messages have expanded as evidence rapidly in We the Protesters, Inc. v. Sinyangwe.
- Episode 166: Proceed with Caution When Your Search Term Hits are a Multiple of What You Actually Produce-In Episode 166, Kelly Twigger discusses the importance of identifying and resolving discovery disputes in advance of the discovery cutoff as well as the court’s novel approach to allowing the parties to test the relevance of documents not produced given the disparity in produced documents vs. search term hits in Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH v. NVIDIA Corp.
Glossary Terms
UK Civil Procedure Glossary Terms:
- Alternative dispute resolution (UK)
- Privilege (UK)
- Seal (UK)
- Set aside (UK)
- Several liability (UK)
- Stay (UK)
- Strike out (UK)
- Without prejudice (UK)
Rules
We continue to identify and add new Rules to the application that include the following:
- E.D. Pa. District Judge Kai Scott’s Standing Order re Artificial Intelligence (1/31/2025)
- D. Neb. NECivR 7.1(d) Word Limits, Generative AI, and Certificate of Compliance
- D. Nev. Magistrate Judge Couvillier’s Standing Order & Chambers Practices (8/8/2024)
- C.D. Cal. District Judge Anne Hwang’s Standing Order for Civil Cases (12/16/2024)
- Saratoga County, NY – Judge Jonathan Schopf’s Local Court Rules (1/1/2025)
- Kings County, NY – Judge Aaron Maslow’s Part 2 Rules (Updated 11/29/2024)
- Orange County, CA – Judge Kimberly Knill’s Standing Order re Artificial Intelligence (1/25/2024)
Blog
- The eDiscovery Disconnect: Why Litigators Must Take the Lead
- The Perils of Self-Collection in eDiscovery: What Litigators Need to Know
- 2024 eDiscovery Case Law Trends: Sanctions, Strategy, and the Shifting Legal Landscape
Miscellaneous
- Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas – Opinion 705
- New Issue Tag: Custodian
User Generated Content for Academy
Do you have an article that would be useful to share with the users at eDiscovery Assistant? We love practical content that guides our users through the complex issues in ediscovery. If you have an article you’d like to submit, please drop us a line with the article to support@ediscoveryassistant.com. Our team will review your submission and notify you of acceptance for inclusion. Please note that you must have the authority to republish the article before we can include it in eDiscovery Academy.
Company News
eDiscovery Assistant Releases 2024 eDiscovery Case Law Year in Review Report
On February 12th, eDiscovery Assistant released the 2024 eDiscovery Case Law Report, a comprehensive analysis of over 5,000 ediscovery rulings shaping litigation strategy. This essential resource provides litigators with curated insights, key trends, and forward-looking guidance, helping them navigate the increasing complexities of electronic evidence with confidence. Read the full release here.
Upcoming Events
Check out our events page to find out where we will be next!
LegalWeek 2025
Connect with us at the biggest legaltech event of the year! We’re thrilled to be attending LegalWeek 2025 in New York from March 24th-27th. It’s going to be an incredible week filled with insights, networking, and opportunities to connect with the brightest minds in the industry.
Meet the eDiscovery Assistant team in person! We’ll be hosting a demo suite at the Hilton Monday through Thursday and we are bringing back our popular “Coffee with eDA” Tuesday and Wednesday morning! Click here to schedule time with the team.
Thank You!
We are grateful for your continued trust and partnership as we strive to make eDiscovery easier and more efficient for your team. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to grow and improve our platform. Please reach out with your thoughts or feedback at any time.
We look forward to supporting your success and thank you for being a part of the eDiscovery Assistant community!
