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Lawyers, Implicit Bias and Burnout: 5 Steps to Self-Discovery

Attorney at Work

We form biases owing to our education, experience, culture and history. In other words, you see what you look for — and we are always looking for evidence that our beliefs are correct. So if you believe you are not good enough, you will focus on evidence that you don’t measure up. Change is possible.

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“Self Help” Discovery Results in Striking of Wrongfully Obtained Evidence

E-Discovery LLC

9, 2023)(Courts have recognized that sanctions may be imposed for improperly obtaining evidence.). It wrote: Pursuant to its inherent authority, the Court will strike the improperly used material from the pleadings, and Campbell will be barred from using it as evidence in this litigation, except for purposes of rebuttal or impeachment.

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

Understanding how courts may handle AI-generated evidence will be crucial for those responsible for managing digital content, ensuring data integrity, and navigating complex litigation involving digital forensics. John Tunheim, delves into how the judiciary can prepare for the impact of AI-manipulated evidence. Grimm (ret.),

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Client and Counsel Sanctioned More Than $2.5 million for ‘Amateur Hour’ Discovery Ineptitude

Discovery Advocate

Practical Insight This case is a cautionary tale for the attorney who may know to say all of the right things when it comes to modern discovery practice but, in fact, lacks the expertise and competence to oversee a defensible discovery effort. Competence pervades every aspect of the ESI discovery process.

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Felder Part 3 of 4: Defendant’s Overwriting of Video Footage After 14 Days Held Not to be Spoliation

E-Discovery LLC

Plaintiff sought discovery of video footage “of an interaction” with her former manager and security personnel who had allegedly forcibly removed her from defendant’s premises. Rather, a party seeking spoliation sanctions must establish that the party with the evidence had an obligation to preserve it. Victor Stanley, supra, 269 F.R.D.

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Managing Clients’ Digital Evidence: Best Practices for Family Law Attorneys in High-Conflict Cases

Destination Articles Blog

In family law, how you handle digital evidence can really make or break your client’s case, especially in high-conflict scenarios. Texts, emails, and social media posts can significantly influence custody decisions, highlighting the need for attorneys to manage this evidence with great care. This situation impacts about 21.9

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PowerSchool Data Breach Highlights Urgent Cybersecurity Needs in Education Sector

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The recent PowerSchool data breach underscores the evolving cybersecurity challenges facing the education sector, spotlighting the critical need for robust protections in an increasingly digital learning environment. In response to the breach, PowerSchool implemented a comprehensive response strategy.