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What is the #eDiscovery Case of the Year? As you plan your schedule for #RelativityFest next week, please join us for the #CaseLaw Update on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 1PM CT, where where we'll try to answer that question with leading experts. We'll have judicial insights from Judge Allison Goddard and Judge Andrew Peck (Ret.) of DLA Piper, case law perspectives from eDiscovery Today with Doug Austin, and Kelly Twigger's take on case law developments along with the latest data from eDiscovery Assistant. We'll be looking at case law involving #ArtificialIntelligence, #Hyperlinks as attachments, the #Sanctions leap from Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(e)(1) to 37(e)(2), and we'll see if anything has changed in the use of Fed. R. Evid. 502(d). Tom O'Connor will have the first audience question from his #EDRM program insights. You can register to join online or in person here: relativityfest.com. Relativity Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model #law #litigation

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It's June, do you know where your data privacy compliance is? Quick takeaways from yesterday's IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals Midyear Data Privacy Check-In with Rachael Ormiston and Joshua Vaughan, J.D., CIPP/US: (1) as of July 1, universal opt out is a requirement under Texas and Oregon laws and Colorado's requirement goes into effect as well; (2) data deletion-related complaints are the most common filed with the CPPA; (3) enforcement could come from a number of sources (FTC, state agencies (or in Texas a posse) or AG cross-state collaboration.

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💡 More and more legal departments are leveraging design thinking to tackle operational challenges and drive innovation. 🎨⚙️ This six-phase process provides a structured, iterative approach to solving complex problems—starting with Empathize, Define, and Ideate. Let’s break it down: 🔍 1. Empathize: Understand the current state without assumptions. 🤔 Through interviews, observation, and participation, this phase focuses on uncovering insights about pain points and opportunities. It’s the foundation for meaningful innovation. 🛠️ 2. Define: Defining the problem is more than just stating what’s wrong—it’s an art. 🎯 Surface-level issues often mask deeper root causes. For example, if turnaround times are too slow, the real issue may lie in upstream processes, not headcount or technology gaps. Accurately defining the problem ensures the entire process leads to impactful solutions. ✨ 3. Ideate: Here’s where the magic happens! In the ideation phase, creativity takes center stage. All ideas are welcome—no "no's" allowed! The energy, excitement, and diversity of thought during this phase fuel the journey to game-changing solutions. 👉 Pro Tip: Ideation thrives with diverse perspectives. Tap into your team's collective creativity to generate bold and innovative ideas! Design thinking isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about reframing them, discovering hidden opportunities, and building momentum for transformational change. 🚀 Stay tuned for Launchpad from InnoLaw Group, a dynamic new CLM program designed to help law departments streamline contracting, boost efficiency, and enhance business alignment. Coming January 2025! Sign up here to be first to know more: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTuYv8Tf #CLMReadiness #CLMLaunchpad #DesignThinking #LegalOps #CLM #LegalTransformation #LegalTech #CLMSimplified Lucy Bassli🎗

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What in the world is this American Privacy Rights Act, and what does it mean for advertising?!? Well, it could mean some significant changes. This Digiday article does a quality job of laying out its shifts for the industry.

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Why I feel it essential to secure Top-Tier eDiscovery talent for your company. As an experienced Legal Tech Recruiter, I always stress to my clients that recruiting the right eDiscovery candidate is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in today's increasingly data-driven legal landscape. The right eDiscovery professional ensures that the firm can efficiently manage large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI), critical to litigation, regulatory investigations, and compliance. With complex cases often hinging on the proper identification, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence, a skilled eDiscovery expert can streamline workflows, reduce risks of data mishandling, and deliver cost-effective solutions. Additionally, they help navigate evolving data privacy regulations, such as GDPR, ensuring compliance and protecting the firm's reputation. Recruiting the right eDiscovery talent not only enhances the firm's ability to respond swiftly to legal challenges but also strengthens its overall service offering, providing clients with reliable and technologically sophisticated solutions. I am currently working with several eDiscovery Senior / Project Managers and Specialist Consultants that can take your firm’s capabilities to the next level. To find out more about these great candidates, contact me by clicking on the link below or email me: [email protected]   https://lnkd.in/eabebvKt #eDiscovery #LegalTech #LawFirmRecruitment #LegalHiring #DataPrivacy #LitigationSupport #GDPR #LegalInnovation

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Amendment to Colorado Privacy Act – “sensitive data” to include “biological data”   The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) protects the privacy of consumers by establishing specific requirements for entities that process consumers’ personal data. On April 17, 2024, the House (House Bill 24-1058) approved an amendment to the CPA, expanding the definition of “sensitive data” to include “biological data” and “neural data”. Per the House Bill, "biological data" means data generated by the technological processing, measurement, or analysis of an individual's biological, genetic, biochemical, physiological, or neural properties, compositions, or activities or of an individual's body or bodily functions, which data is used or intended to be used, singly or in combination with other personal data, for identification purposes. "biological data" includes neural data. [Section 6-1-1303(2.5)] "Biological data" will include “neural data”.  The term “neural data” has been defined as information that is generated by the measurement of the activity of an individual's central or peripheral nervous systems and that can be processed by or with the assistance of a device. [Section 6-1-1303(16.7)] This amendment will take effect 91 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, unless a referendum petition has been filed. You can find a list of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms that have been recognized to meet the standards of the CPA on the Attorney General's website (https://lnkd.in/gd34KC42).    

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Every legal task I dig into these days highlights the value of collaborating with technical experts to get the most from LLMs and advanced data structuring / processing tools. I often find myself referring to litigators' collaboration with technical e-discovery professionals. While e-discovery tooling today is more user-friendly than ever, no reasonable legal team would run a significant dispute without engaging technical expertise (e.g. e-discovery analysts, Tar/CAL experts) to manage the electronic evidence. Just look at the skillsets that were necessary to do the best work when the tools were less mature: scripting, SQL, schema design, ML understanding... It's early days for legal LLM-tools. Though no doubt that they are providing value, if you want to get the most out of LLMs, data and other advanced tools, legal professionals must collaborate with technical experts. This may not stay as true forever, and whether it is better to just wait for the tools to mature is an interesting debate. But one thing is clear, if you want the best from LLMs today, you need real technical expertise collaborating with your legal teams. I know I'm glad to be working at Dentons with our lawyers, technical experts and partners to deliver our clients the real value that LLMs can bring today! #generativeAI #legalops #legalinnovation

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"Is There a Culture of Fear?: Why Legal Departments Go Awry, and How to Fix Them" This is the title of a recent ALM article, highlighting takeaways from a #workplace focused panel I participated in at the ALM Global’s General Counsel Conference Midwest in Chicago. Having seen company cultures driven by fear, it's been my mission to create the exact opposite: use positivity to create a culture of excellence. Thankful for my wonderful Legal team here at G2: Andrew Stevens, Nicholas Childs, and Neena Gill. Our real-world experience helped me share how we find ways to support all departments throughout the company. In my opinion, the most fun example of this is...Launching “60 Seconds with Legal." This is where a member of our G2 Legal department explains a legal concept in under 60 seconds to our entire global organization during monthly All-Hands meetings. It's intended to be informative and timely, yet light & fun -- while also letting the whole company know that their lawyers are accessible to them. Thanks again to my fellow panelists & to ALM for hosting the event. For those with a membership to Corporate Counsel, take a read through at the link in comments. 

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🎉🦊🎉Firefox is turning 20! 🎉🦊🎉 Did you know that you can edit PDFs for free with Firefox? An especially helpful feature for those in the legal profession! https://lnkd.in/gHgRVikC #mozilla #firefox

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📰💡Insights from ALM's General Counsel Conference East! It was an honor to join the expert panel at this year’s General Counsel Conference East, for an engaging discussion on "Getting Out of Your Own Way: How to Negotiate Your Way to the Top." As highlighted in a fantastic article summarizing the panel, successful negotiation requires preparation, strategy, overcoming obstacles, and plenty of practice. Remember, confidence in negotiation builds over time, starting with small, intentional wins and setting achievable goals. Special thanks to my fellow panelists, N. Damali Peterman, Esq. and Michael G. Gordon💡, for their incredible insights, and to ALM for organizing such a stellar event. If you’re curious to dive deeper into the discussion, I highly recommend checking out the article sharing highlights from the session. Let’s keep the conversation going! #LegalLeadership #Negotiation #CareerGrowth #GeneralCounsel #ALMGCC

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has released proposed regulations for the DELETE Act. Key points: 📋 Data brokers must register with CPPA and disclose certain information 🔍 New definitions for "direct relationship," "minor," and "reproductive health care data" 🏢 Each data broker business must register independently, regardless of subsidiary status Notable clarifications: • "Direct relationship" defined as intentional consumer interaction within the past 3 years • "Minor" means a consumer known to be under 16 • Detailed definition of "reproductive health care data" provided ❗️ The CPPA is accepting written comments until August 20, 2024. This could significantly impact businesses handling consumer data in California. Are you prepared for these changes? #CaliforniaPrivacy #DataProtection #DELETEAct #CPPA #DataBrokers

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⭐ The new #NAWLResearch Report is here! ⭐ For the first time, instead of surveying law firms, NAWL surveyed individual in-house counsel. We wanted data comparing the pros and cons of in-house versus law firm positions. The results of this year’s survey shed light on the ongoing debate over whether in-house positions offer superior environments for women and other minorities. Discover what we learned: https://lnkd.in/geaR43rn 💬 Do our findings surprise you? #NAWL #InHouse #LawFirm #WomenLawyers

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One of the biggest problems law firms face is figuring out how to increase or even just maintain their profitability in the face of increasing competition. Here’s how work disaggregation helps — and two ways ShareDo makes it happen: Work disaggregation is all about breaking down large pieces of work (like a full legal matter) into its constituent parts, processes, or tasks. Once we’ve broken down the overall matter into a number of discrete parts, we can then look at what is the optimal allocation of those pieces. Who should perform that work? Should it be the lawyer, or could it be a paralegal? Could it, instead, be a machine? The aim here is to get the right person to do the right work, where “right” in this case means having the right amount of expertise at the right price without destroying customer satisfaction. HOW SHAREDO HELPS 1) We enable you to model your work management organization. This is different from your organizational hierarchy, instead layering based on competencies and things like that. So with that in place, it’s super easy for people to manually find the right person to do a piece of work. You save money because you’re not deferring exclusively to higher-ups to get things done. 2) We enable you to establish allocation rules. These abstract the concept of who should do the work. They could include: - Availability - Competency - Experience - Price As a result, you can maximise profitability by getting the work done at a high quality for the lowest possible price. — Ron Friedman states that the best way to create more value is to do less. Work disaggregation is about driving work down the hierarchy so the lawyer, in the end, does less. It makes each task cheaper and leaves attorneys with more time to fill with higher-value work, raising both productivity and profitability.

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If you are a transactional attorney (or even if your not), I recommend following Brittany Leonard for practical and easy to digest tips! #contracts

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Optimizing attorney workflows is what we do. We develop features that attorneys love to use because they make working easier. One of those features is in-app annotation. As one attorney at an AM Law 100 firm shared, “The annotation capability in LINK is great - I can annotate directly and save without having to jump between apps.” To learn more about what LINK has to offer, request a demo at https://lnkd.in/eSKc7MSK. ____________________________ LINK provides lawyers and knowledge professionals with easy workflows in a single, encrypted app. LINK is the app for lawyers. ____________________________ Discover more on mobilehelix.com #mobilehelix #workflows #linkforlawyers #amlaw100 #legaltech #legaltechnology #legalit #legal #law #lawyer #attorney #legalinnovation

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In this edition of the Epiq Experts Series, Michael Reese of Reese, LLP asked Epiq: We know judges are paying more attention to notice content. What role does a notice administrator play in ensuring it withstands judicial scrutiny and provides the best notice to class members? Sandra Babcock, Director of Operations for Claims, said her team’s expertise and best practices are used to ensure notice and the claims process are considered in tandem to achieve the best results for each case, for the class members, and to satisfy judicial scrutiny. To read Sandra’s full-length answer, as well as how experts across different departments replied with their unique perspective, click here: https://lnkd.in/gxyM5T2U #Epiq #classaction #legalnoticing #legalnotice #legalnoticeexpert #legalnoticing

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