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The Fourth Generation of eDiscovery Offerings is Upon Us as Well: eDiscovery Trends
 The Fourth Generation of eDiscovery Offerings is Upon Us as Well: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

If you read this blog regularly, you know that we’re big admirers of Rob Robinson’s Complex Discovery site, from his software and services “mashup” to his running 14+ year list of mergers, acquisitions and investments in the eDiscovery industry. Now, Rob provides a generational breakdown of eDiscovery technology offerings, giving organizations out there useful information to differentiate offerings in the eDiscovery marketplace.

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Not Only is the Age of eDiscovery Automation Upon Us, But So is the Age of Cloud-Based eDiscovery: eDiscovery Trends
 Not Only is the Age of eDiscovery Automation Upon Us, But So is the Age of Cloud-Based eDiscovery: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

On Monday, I declared that, in 2016, the age of eDiscovery automation is upon us. So, who are these “jokers” asking if 2016 is the year of cloud-based eDiscovery? The nerve!

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According to IDC, The Worldwide eDiscovery Market is Already at $10 Billion: eDiscovery Trends
 According to IDC, The Worldwide eDiscovery Market is Already at $10 Billion: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

When we covered Rob Robinson’s most recent worldwide eDiscovery software and services “mashup” last year, the total market for both software and services was predicted to reach $10.56 billion by 2019. According to a newly released study from International Data Corporation (IDC), we’ve surpassed the $10 billion mark already.

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Two Cases Regarding Overtime Pay for Contract Attorneys with Mixed Results: eDiscovery Trends
 Two Cases Regarding Overtime Pay for Contract Attorneys with Mixed Results: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Last July, we covered a case where a contract review attorney filed a lawsuit demanding overtime pay from law firm Skadden, Arps and legal staffing agency Tower Legal Solutions, alleging that the highly managed review work that he performed should not be considered the practice of law because he was not required to exercise any legal judgment. That case and one other have concluded (pending appeal) with mixed results.

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The Age of eDiscovery Automation May Be Upon Us, But We Still Need Lawyers: eDiscovery Trends
 The Age of eDiscovery Automation May Be Upon Us, But We Still Need Lawyers: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Yesterday, I proclaimed that the “Age of eDiscovery Automation is Upon Us”. But, does that mean that scores of lawyers need to start looking for work? Not necessarily.

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Welcome to 2016! The Age of eDiscovery Automation is Upon Us!: eDiscovery Trends
 Welcome to 2016! The Age of eDiscovery Automation is Upon Us!: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

It was not that many years ago that if we wanted to buy something, we had to go to a store. But, now, many of the services for which we used to rely on other people for are now automated in such a way that people can take care of that need themselves. What about in our industry – eDiscovery? Are we an automated industry? We’re becoming one – a lot faster than you think.

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What Do YOU Want for Christmas?: eDiscovery Wishes
 What Do YOU Want for Christmas?: eDiscovery Wishes 150 150 CloudNine

Last year, I discussed what I want for Christmas (from an eDiscovery standpoint anyway) and we’ll take a look at those eDiscovery Christmas wishes and see how they turned out. This year, I thought it would be fun to turn the tables and ask (again, from an eDiscovery standpoint): What Do YOU Want for Christmas?

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Appeals Court Upholds Default Judgment Sanctions for Defendant’s Multiple Discovery Violations: eDiscovery Case Law
 Appeals Court Upholds Default Judgment Sanctions for Defendant’s Multiple Discovery Violations: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In Long Bay Management Co., Inc. et. al. v. HAESE, LLC et. al., the Appeals Court of Massachusetts found that the default judge had not abused her discretion in ordering sanctions and assessing damages and ordered that the plaintiffs could submit a petition for appellate attorneys’ fees incurred in responding to the appeal.

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Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel the Defendant to Assist with Access to its Data: eDiscovery Case Law
 Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel the Defendant to Assist with Access to its Data: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In SFP Works, LLC v. Buffalo Armory, Michigan Chief District Judge Gerald E. Rosen, agreeing with the defendant that the plaintiff’s motion was untimely, and that Plaintiff “unreasonably declined” several options proposed by the defendant for accessing the data that was produced to it by the defendant, denied the plaintiff’s motion to compel access to operational data.

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Interview with Pete Feinberg of Consilio Regarding the Huron Legal Acquisition: eDiscovery Trends
 Interview with Pete Feinberg of Consilio Regarding the Huron Legal Acquisition: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Consolidation within the eDiscovery industry continues. Last week, Consilio announced a “definitive agreement” to acquire the Huron Legal Practice of Huron Consulting Group – their third acquisition in the past four months. Yesterday, I interviewed Pete Feinberg, Senior Vice President, Products & Marketing at Consilio about the Huron Legal acquisition.

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