AI in litigation faces evolving legal guardrails; Validation frameworks gain importance; Agentic AI liability concerns emerge

New Whitepaper: Evaluating Methods for Review in eDiscovery Today

• Why it matters: As review methods multiply, practitioners need frameworks to validate their chosen approach.
• Watch: Review methodology evolves quickly; ensure any framework aligns with specific jurisdiction expectations and case requirements.

Case Where Plaintiff Tried to Use ChatGPT in Deposition is Dismissed

*Jones v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.*, No. 2:24-cv-11224 (E.D. Mich. Apr. 22, 2026). A pro se plaintiff used ChatGPT to assist in answering deposition questions. Judge Susan K. DeClercq issued a clear directive prohibiting AI assistance durin...

• What happened: *Jones v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.*, No. 2:24-cv-11224 (E.D. Mich. Apr. 22, 2026). A pro se plaintiff used ChatGPT to assist in answering deposition questions. Judge Susan K. DeClercq issued a clear directive prohibiting AI assistance durin...
• Why it matters: This is one of the first documented cases of a party attempting to use GenAI during a deposition.
• Watch: Dismissal was based on broader discovery failures; jurisdictional variation expected as more cases emerge.

Agentic AI Liability: Managing Accountability in Autonomous Legal Workflows

Scott Cohen (Lineal EVP) addresses the shift from assistive AI to 'agentic AI'—systems that act autonomously across workflows.

• What happened: Scott Cohen (Lineal EVP) addresses the shift from assistive AI to 'agentic AI'—systems that act autonomously across workflows.
• Why it matters: As eDiscovery platforms integrate autonomous capabilities (auto-coding, smart batching), firms need governance frameworks with validation checkpoints, audit logs, and escalation triggers to manage liability and insurance compliance.
• Watch: Insurance exclusions for agentic AI may impact firm risk profiles; ensure coverage reviews align with implementation plans.

AI Work Product and Protective Orders: Morgan v. V2X, Inc.

Addresses whether AI-generated work product is discoverable under protective orders, highlighting the tension between AI efficiency and privilege/work product protections.

• What happened: Addresses whether AI-generated work product is discoverable under protective orders, highlighting the tension between AI efficiency and privilege/work product protections.
• Why it matters: Early guidance on how courts may treat AI-assisted analysis under protective orders—a growing concern as TAR and AI review become standard in litigation.
• Watch: This appears to be a developing issue without settled precedent; monitor for circuit splits.

Relativity to Establish Singapore Entity, Expanding APAC Footprint

Relativity plans to launch in Singapore while accelerating AI-driven legal data intelligence adoption across the APAC region, highlighting innovation at RelFest Sydney.

• What happened: Relativity plans to launch in Singapore while accelerating AI-driven legal data intelligence adoption across the APAC region, highlighting innovation at RelFest Sydney.
• Why it matters: Growing APAC presence indicates maturing global eDiscovery market and importance of regional AI capabilities with localized regulatory compliance.
• Watch: Verify specific timeline and services that will be localized for APAC markets.