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Requests for “Any and All” Documents Are Obsolete – Update

E-Discovery LLC

In a 2021 blog, I wrote that Requests for “Any and All” Documents Are Obsolete. That blog suggests alternative approaches. Recently, in Nelson v. I.Q. Data International, Inc., 2024 WL 2963790 (E.D. Mich. June 12, 2024), the court wrote: Courts have long condemned omnibus “any and all” document requests. See Cheney v. U.S. Dist. Court for D.C. , 542 U.S. 367, 387-88 (2004) (document requests asking “for everything under the sky” were “anything but appropriate”); Effyis, Inc. v.

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eDiscovery in 2024: A Midyear M&A Pulse Check

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As we reach the midpoint of 2024, the eDiscovery industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, market consolidation, and changing economic landscapes. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the key mergers and acquisitions (M&A) events in the eDiscovery space from January to June 2024, offering insights into emerging trends, economic impacts, and industry reflections.

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Leveraging AI In Legal Resume Writing

InHouseBlog

Rena Barnett of Attorney-Career-Coach.com provides great tips on utilizing AI during the legal resume writing process.