Kelly Twigger

Kelly Twigger is a practicing attorney, software developer, consultant, writer, and speaker on issues in electronic discovery, the development and implementation of legal technology, and how to effectively use data in planning for and during litigation. She is a co-author of Electronic Discovery and Records and Information Management, and host of Case of the Week at eDiscovery Assistant. As Principal at ESI Attorneys, Kelly manages the boutique eDiscovery and information law firm that acts as operational business partners with its clients to advise law firms, corporations, and municipalities on all areas of electronic information including eDiscovery, privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance. Kelly is also the CEO of eDiscovery Assistant — a SaaS-based practical resource for litigators handling eDiscovery — that curates discovery decisions, rules, and additional content. She is developing an online academy to provide on-demand education for lawyers and legal support professionals to stay abreast of changes in the law and technology that affect litigation and clients’ obligations to respond. You can reach Kelly at [email protected], join her Facebook community group at Let’s Talk eDiscovery, or connect with her on Twitter @kellytwigger.

Case of the week legal technology

The Risks of Generative AI in Legal Research: Lessons from the First Discovery Case Involving ChatGPT Citations

The integration of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked both excitement and concern within the legal community. While AI offers tremendous potential in automating routine tasks, its misuse can […]

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Legal Hold Privilege in Jeopardy: What a Preliminary Showing of Spoliation Means for Your Case

In the ever-evolving landscape of eDiscovery, the privilege surrounding legal hold notices is increasingly being scrutinized. A recent decision in FTC v. Amazon.com, Inc. (July 9, 2024) brings this issue to the

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How Apple’s Failure to Suspend its Retention Policy Resulted in Siri-ous Sanctions: A Cautionary Tale for Litigation Professionals

In a recent ruling in Lopez v. Apple, Inc., Apple faced significant sanctions for failing to suspend its automated data deletion policy for Siri recordings after the initiation of litigation.

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Spoliation Sanctions & Summary Judgment Denial: A Wake-Up Call for Mobile Device Preservation

A recent decision in ediscovery case law, Maziar v. City of Atlanta from June 10, 2024, underscores the crucial importance of early preservation, particularly regarding text messages from mobile devices.

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Judge Cisneros Sets Much Needed Standards for the Production of Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery

Hyperlinked files within electronic communications pose three significant challenges in ediscovery that had been previously unanswered by a thorough judicial analysis: 1) whether a hyperlinked file is an “attachment” that

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