Extract from Exterro’s article “The Top E-Discovery Cases of 2024 Every Legal Professional Should Know”
E-discovery is continuously evolving, driven not only by advancements in technology but also by case rulings that shape how legal teams handle electronically stored information (ESI). Keeping up with significant e-discovery case law is crucial for legal professionals and e-discovery teams to remain compliant, streamline workflows, and avoid costly sanctions.
In this post, we’ll explore four notable cases from our 2024 case law alerts series that set key precedents in the e-discovery world. From understanding proportionality requirements to navigating clawback agreements and spoliation rulings, these cases shed light on the critical lessons every legal team should take into account.
Without significant updates to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) in recent years, courts have become the primary source for shaping e-discovery practices. Each ruling provides insight into how emerging technology, data types, and procedural challenges are addressed. Staying informed is not just beneficial to compliance—it can fundamentally impact case strategy, preservation obligations, and data management practices.
Now, here’s an in-depth look at four pivotal rulings from this year’s case law alerts and their implications.
