A well-drafted ESI protocol defines production formats, metadata requirements, search terms, and privilege review procedures, reducing disputes and helping discovery move forward efficiently. In the November 20, 2025 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle writes, “Understanding and Applying Local Rules When Drafting ESI Protocols.“ ESI protocols govern how parties preserve,…
In the August 21, 2025 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle writes, “Discovery Risks of ChatGPT and Other AI Platforms.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently warned that ChatGPT conversations are not legally protected and can be used as evidence in court. Speaking on a podcast, Altman acknowledged that OpenAI…
In the June 19, 2025 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle writes, “Revisiting ‘Zubulake’ 20 Years Later.” Introduction It has been 20 years since Judge Shira A. Scheindlin issued the landmark Zubulake decisions, a series of rulings that profoundly reshaped e-discovery practices in federal litigation. At a time when electronically…
As technology continues to advance, legal professionals should embrace TAR as an invaluable tool in the search for efficient, accurate, and cost-effective legal document review. In the October 26, 2023 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle wrote, “Technology-Assisted Review: A Superior Approach in Legal Document Review.” Technology-assisted review (TAR)…