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New Roles for George Socha and Randi Mayes and First Masters Conference Report: eDiscovery Trends
 New Roles for George Socha and Randi Mayes and First Masters Conference Report: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Changes are in store for a couple of legal technology icons. And, here are some of the things you missed at this week’s Masters Conference.

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EU-US Privacy Shield Formally Adopted by the European Commission: eDiscovery Trends
 EU-US Privacy Shield Formally Adopted by the European Commission: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

As we discussed back in February, the EU-US Privacy Shield, an important new agreement governing the transfer of data between Europe and the United States, was announced on February 2. Within the same month, the European Commission released details on the new trans-Atlantic data transfer arrangement. Now, the European Commission has formally adopted the new agreement, only nine months after the old “Safe Harbor” agreement was struck down.

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Court Grants Discovery on Individual Defendants’ Personal Computers and Email: eDiscovery Case Law
 Court Grants Discovery on Individual Defendants’ Personal Computers and Email: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In Sunderland v. Suffolk County et. al., New York Magistrate Judge A. Kathleen Tomlinson, determining that the plaintiff’s request for individual defendants to search for and produce certain documents from their personal computers and email accounts was not “unduly intrusive or burdensome” because the request was limited in time frame and the parties had agreed to search terms, granted the plaintiff’s motion to compel.

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Once Again, It’s Time to Recognize Your Favorite Law Blog!: eDiscovery Trends
 Once Again, It’s Time to Recognize Your Favorite Law Blog!: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

ABA Journal is working on their 10th annual list of the 100 best legal blogs, and, once again, they would like your advice on which blogs you think they should include. If you have a favorite law blog (or “blawg”, get it?), now is the time to nominate it for recognition in the ABA Journal Annual Blawg 100!

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Today’s the Day to “Master” Your Knowledge of eDiscovery in New York City!: eDiscovery Trends
 Today’s the Day to “Master” Your Knowledge of eDiscovery in New York City!: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Today’s the day! If you’re in the New York City area today, join me and other legal technology experts and professionals at The Masters Conference New York City 2016 IoT, Cybersecurity and Social Media Conference for a full day of educational sessions covering a wide range of topics! It’s not too late to register and attend!

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Accessing Your Former Company’s Data with a Shared Password Could Make You a Hacker: Cybersecurity Trends
 Accessing Your Former Company’s Data with a Shared Password Could Make You a Hacker: Cybersecurity Trends 150 150 CloudNine

According to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, if you leave your company and then use a former co-worker’s credentials to access your former company’s computer systems, you could be a hacker.

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Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Request for Fee Reimbursement in Responding to Motion: eDiscovery Case Law
 Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Request for Fee Reimbursement in Responding to Motion: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In Gade v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Vermont Chief District Judge Christina Reiss denied the plaintiff’s motion for an order requiring the defendant to pay expenses and fees that she incurred in opposing the defendant’s motion to compel production of an Excel spreadsheet from the plaintiff’s expert.

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According to Gartner, Cloud eDiscovery Solutions Gaining Momentum: eDiscovery Trends
 According to Gartner, Cloud eDiscovery Solutions Gaining Momentum: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

According to a new guide by Gartner designed to help General Counsel and IT leaders at organizations evaluate and select eDiscovery solutions for investigative and legal matters, cloud-based eDiscovery solutions are gaining momentum in the market.

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Cybersecurity Concerns Serve as Impetus for Law Firm Acquisition: eDiscovery Trends
 Cybersecurity Concerns Serve as Impetus for Law Firm Acquisition: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

We all know that data breaches and cybersecurity are more of a concern than ever. In at least one case, those concerns were part of the decision for two law firms to announce their decision to merge last week.

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“Master” Your Knowledge of eDiscovery Again – This Time, In New York City!: eDiscovery Trends
 “Master” Your Knowledge of eDiscovery Again – This Time, In New York City!: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Back in May, I was excited and honored to moderate an enjoyable panel session in Chicago at The Masters Conference event there. However, if you aren’t located in the Chicago area (or didn’t travel there for the event) you may have missed it. Now, if you’re going to be in the New York area on July 11, you get another chance to attend!

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