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Crowell is an associate sponsor of the American Conference Institute (ACI) Advanced Summit on Food Law Regulation, Compliance and Litigation in Chicago April 29-30.

Going Back to the Basics - Custodial Interviews & Supervised Collections: Building a Defensible Foundation for eDiscovery

Despite advances in eDiscovery technology, custodial interviews and supervised collections remain essential to a defensible and efficient discovery process. This panel will explore why over-reliance on self-collections and search-term-only strategies can lead to incomplete data, increased costs, and court sanctions. Our experts will walk through best practices for conducting effective custodial interviews, identifying and preserving key data sources, and leveraging collaborative workflows that reduce risk and enhance review accuracy. Attendees will gain practical insights on integrating interviews with real-time collections, using tools like screen sharing, documenting workflows for defensibility, and addressing common client objections. Whether you're in-house, outside counsel, or a service provider, this session will help you elevate your approach to ESI identification, preservation, and collection.

Your company has communicated to regulators and is ready to execute a Fast Track product recall in the Unites States. This webinar will cover the fundamental steps and considerations to execute a recall in a manner that minimizes business disruption and ensures compliance with regulatory expectations. 

John Davis, Genevieve Moreland, George D. Carry and Turkessa L. Brown to present "Privilege Log Objections are Rising: How to Survive Rule 26(f)(3)(D)". This in-depth training course provides legal professionals with essential knowledge and tools to effectively manage privilege logs and associated issues within the context of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP 26), the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE 502) and ethical requirements. Participants will explore risks, best practices and compliance strategies for privilege logs, emphasizing both the strategic, legal and technological (think GenAI) aspects of modern discovery. Attendees will enhance their capabilities to construct, negotiate, and efficiently and ethically manage privilege logs, while remaining informed about recent legal developments.

Join us to learn about several significant legal changes in the first half of 2025 that impact retailers/e-commerce in the United States.