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Data Breaches are Up, But Records Breached are Down: Cybersecurity Trends
 Data Breaches are Up, But Records Breached are Down: Cybersecurity Trends 150 150 CloudNine

One of the most discussed topics at last week’s LegalTech® New York 2015 (LTNY) was cybersecurity. And, with good reason, as it seems as though every other day, there is another report of a data breach (last week, it was health insurance company Anthem with an estimated 80 million people affected). Now, 27001 Academy has prepared an informative infographic with stats regarding 2014 data breaches and an offer of a free eBook with cybersecurity best practices.

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Judge Shows Her Disgust via “Order on One Millionth Discovery Dispute”: eDiscovery Case Law
 Judge Shows Her Disgust via “Order on One Millionth Discovery Dispute”: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In Herron v. Fannie Mae, et al., DC District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer issued an order titled “Order on One Millionth Discovery Dispute” where she decided that “[c]ontrary to its usual practice, the Court will rule immediately, in writing” on the latest discovery disputes between the plaintiff and defendant.

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Miscellaneous Observations About LegalTech: eDiscovery Trends
 Miscellaneous Observations About LegalTech: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Did you attend LegalTech® New York 2015 (LTNY) last week? We did, and for the fifth year in a row(!), we interviewed several industry thought leaders to get their thoughts on the significant trends for 2015. As for the show itself, here are some of my miscellaneous observations.

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When Claiming Workplace Injury, Facebook Posts Aren’t Handy, Man: eDiscovery Case Law
 When Claiming Workplace Injury, Facebook Posts Aren’t Handy, Man: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In In Newill v. Campbell Transp. Co., Pennsylvania Senior District Judge Terrence F. McVerry ruled on the plaintiff’s motion in limine on miscellaneous matters by allowing the defendant to introduce Facebook posts into evidence that related to the plaintiff’s physical capabilities, but not those that related to his employability.

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Thursday LTNY 2015 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends
 Thursday LTNY 2015 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

As noted yesterday and Tuesday, LegalTech® New York 2015 (LTNY) is happening this week and eDiscoveryDaily is here to report about the latest eDiscovery trends being discussed at the show. This is the last day to check out the show if you’re in the New York area with a number of sessions (both paid and free) available and over 199 exhibitors providing information on their products and services. Here are some of the sessions in the main conference tracks today.

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Wednesday LTNY 2015 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends
 Wednesday LTNY 2015 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

As noted yesterday, LegalTech® New York 2015 (LTNY) is happening this week and eDiscoveryDaily is here to report about the latest eDiscovery trends being discussed at the show. There’s still time to check out the show if you’re in the New York area with a number of sessions (both paid and free) available and over 199 exhibitors providing information on their products and services. Here are some of the sessions in the main conference tracks today.

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Welcome to LegalTech New York 2015!: eDiscovery Trends
 Welcome to LegalTech New York 2015!: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Today is the start of LegalTech® New York 2015 (LTNY) and, for the fifth year in a row, eDiscoveryDaily is here to report about the latest eDiscovery trends being discussed at the show. Over the next three days, we will provide a description each day of some of the sessions related to eDiscovery to give you a sense of the topics being covered. Here are some highlights for today!

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Court Awards Attorney Fees to Defendant After Delayed Production by Plaintiff: eDiscovery Case Law
 Court Awards Attorney Fees to Defendant After Delayed Production by Plaintiff: eDiscovery Case Law 150 150 CloudNine

In Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co. v. Westport Insurance Corp., Michigan Magistrate Judge Phillip J. Green awarded some (but not all) of the attorney fees requested by the defendant after the plaintiff “made repeated promises to produce the subject documents”, but “failed to do so for nearly three months after the deadline for responding to Westport’s Rule 34 request” and “compliance was obtained only after Westport filed its motion to compel”.

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EDRM and ACEDS Partner Up: eDiscovery Trends
 EDRM and ACEDS Partner Up: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

A couple of days ago, two of the most recognized organizations for promoting standards within the eDiscovery industry announced an alliance. EDRM and the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) have announced a new “affinity” partnership. Among other things, that could mean savings to you if you want to be a member of both organizations.

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Get a Jump on Information Governance Best Practices at LegalTech with this Boot Camp: eDiscovery Trends
 Get a Jump on Information Governance Best Practices at LegalTech with this Boot Camp: eDiscovery Trends 150 150 CloudNine

Last year, the Information Governance Initiative (IGI), a cross-disciplinary consortium and think tank focused on advancing information governance was launched (we covered it here and here). Now, for New Yorkers and early birds to next week’s LegalTech® show, the IGI has partnered with Cardozo School of Law, in association with LegalTech New York, to bring you a one-day information governance boot camp next Monday, February 2.

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