Editor’s Note: The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) continues to set the standard in the integration of technology and legal practice with the launch of its AI-related Judicial Orders Repository. This new resource, curated by the EDRM AI Ethics & Bias Project, is designed to assist legal professionals in navigating the complex landscape of AI in litigation. As AI technologies become increasingly prevalent in legal environments, the repository offers critical insights and guidance to ensure compliance and ethical application of these tools in legal proceedings. The initiative highlights EDRM’s commitment to enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of the global legal community.


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EDRM Launches Comprehensive AI-related Judicial Orders Repository

ComplexDiscovery Staff

The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), a leader in establishing global eDiscovery best practices, has announced the creation of a significant new resource: a repository of judicial orders concerning the use of artificial intelligence in the legal realm. This initiative is spearheaded by EDRM’s AI Ethics & Bias Project and represents a critical tool for legal professionals adapting to the rapidly evolving dynamics of AI in legal proceedings.

The repository originates from the AI Ethics & Bias group’s examination of professional responsibility considerations in AI for eDiscovery, initiated in 2023. Their efforts resulted in a comprehensive project document, which paved the way for the collection of various U.S. federal and state court orders directed at AI usage, especially Generative AI, within legal practices.

The focal point of this effort is to provide a curated collection of these judicial orders, annotated and evaluated for practical application, thereby assisting practitioners in integrating AI technologies seamlessly into their daily activities. The EDRM AI Ethics & Bias group anticipates regular updates to this repository as more courts across the United States implement similar regulations.

This project has benefited from the contributions of notable professionals including Ricardo Baeza-Yates, Director of Research at the Institute of Experiential AI, Northeastern University; Tara Emory, Senior Vice President of Legal AI Strategy at Redgrave Data; Irina Matveeva, Chief of Data Science and AI at Reveal; Khrhysna McKinney, Founder and Principal at KL McKinney; Jeremy Pickens, Head of Applied Science at Redgrave Strategic Data Solutions; Ariane San Miguel, a Paralegal Student at Cuyamaca College; and James Sherer, Partner at BakerHostetler.

David Cohen, Chair of EDRM’s Project Trustees, emphasized the repository’s role in addressing practical challenges faced by legal practitioners, particularly in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of AI-generated content within legal documents.

EDRM’s CEO and Chief Legal Technologist highlighted the repository’s importance in navigating the procedural complexities introduced by AI advancements in legal settings. This tool aims to support the legal community as they adjust to these procedural nuances.

The repository is available to EDRM members and the wider legal community, offering an invaluable reference for adapting to judicial requirements related to AI. This initiative underscores the commitment of EDRM to guiding legal professionals through the intersection of technology and legal practice.

About EDRM

Since its inception in 2005, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) has been instrumental in developing tools, standards, and resources that enhance eDiscovery, privacy, security, and information governance practices globally. EDRM enjoys a wide-reaching international presence, with members spanning six continents, including corporations, law firms, government entities, and various educational and media bodies. Learn more about EDRM at EDRM.net.

About EDRM’s AI Ethics & Bias Project

The AI Ethics & Bias Project at EDRM, now in its third year, continues to influence the field of AI in eDiscovery through significant research and publications, including their well-regarded white paper on professional responsibility in AI. The project is actively expanding its scope to explore and mitigate bias in AI applications within legal practices. Those interested in contributing to this initiative can reach out to the project team at info@edrm.net.

With this new repository, EDRM affirms its dedication to fostering responsible and ethical technological advancements within the legal sector, ensuring that legal professionals are well-equipped to meet the demands of modern legal challenges.

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