Give up? Each recently made headlines in connection with ransomware — a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s electronic files. The attacker then demands a ransom – typically payable in bitcoin – from the victim to restore access to
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All About eDiscovery, published by Farrell Fritz, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to electronic discovery in litigation. The blog covers topics such as preservation and spoliation of electronically stored information (ESI), challenges with ephemeral messaging applications, court rulings on discovery misconduct, and sanctions for discovery abuses. It also addresses cybersecurity concerns relevant to discovery, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The blog discusses practical guidance for managing discovery obligations, authentication of electronic evidence, and the impact of technology on litigation processes. It serves as a resource for legal professionals navigating the complexities of eDiscovery and related procedural and substantive issues.
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Federal Court Denies Request for Wholesale Disclosure of Text Messages
A recent federal district court decision, Lawson et al. v Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., US Dist Ct, MD Pa, 1:17-CV-1266, Carlson, J., 2019, reminds litigants of the need to tailor discovery requests for electronically stored information…
Opportunist Hackers “Zoom-Bombing” and Infiltrating Videoconferences Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
With much of the American workforce (and educational systems) working remotely, reliance upon videoconferencing software for workplace and educational collaboration has increased significantly. One of the more widely embraced platforms during the pandemic is Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (“Zoom”). According…
Phishing Risks Associated with Social Media
Industry Forecast for Data Breaches 2020: What All Smartphone Users Should Know
The Department of Homeland Security Reminds us of the Importance of Cybersecurity
A Cautionary Tale About How Not to Conduct Discovery in Federal Court
Yikes! No practitioner wants to be on the receiving end of a decision that starts with the title of this post. And yet, that’s precisely how Magistrate Judge Bloom started her decision in Abbott Laboratories v. Adelphia Supply USA (15…