Article  |  February 18, 2025

Navigating the Murky Waters: Charting a Course for Internal Investigations with eDiscovery & Digital Forensics

The corporate landscape is fraught with potential pitfalls, and internal misconduct continues to threaten organisations. Investigations into these matters, often highly confidential and fuelled by vast amounts of digital evidence, pose significant challenges for legal teams navigating eDiscovery and digital forensics, and the stakes are higher than ever. This article delves into the complexities of internal investigations, explores the evolving threats around access to sensitive data, and equips legal teams with best practices to navigate these choppy waters effectively.

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News  |  February 14, 2025

High Court Finds in Favor of Plaintiffs in Complex Trust Dispute Litigation, Secretariat Expert Testimony Plays a Crucial Role in Quantifying Damages

Managing Director Chaitanya Arora provided an expert report and testimony in a complex trust dispute litigation case brought before the High Court of Singapore. Mr. Arora’s testimony was upheld and accepted on all counts. Mr. Arora was retained by TSMP Law Corporation on behalf of three family members as plaintiffs to provide expert testimony and […]

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News  |  February 13, 2025

ACEDS and Secretariat 2025 Artificial Intelligence Survey

Secretariat is proud to be sponsoring the ACEDS Third Annual Artificial Intelligence Survey. This represents a unique opportunity to assess the state of AI adoption in the legal industry and identify both opportunities and obstacles for the road ahead. With each passing year, this survey has provided invaluable guidance for legal professionals navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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News  |  February 12, 2025

Court Upholds $56 Million Jury Award for Stone Brewing in Historic Trademark Infringement Case Against Molson Coors

Carrie Distler provided expert reports and trial testimony on behalf of San Diego craft brewer Stone Brewing in a trademark infringement suit against the maker of Keystone Light, Molson Coors.  

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News  |  February 7, 2025

Secretariat Joins ACEDS as New Affiliate Partner

Secretariat is proud to announce the firm has joined the affiliate partnership program of The Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s premier organization dedicated to improving the quality of education and standards of the e-discovery industry and part of BARBRI Professional Education.

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Report  |  February 6, 2025

Copyright Industries in the U.S. Economy — 2024 Report

Robert Stoner and Jéssica Dutra have recently published The U.S. Music Industries: Jobs & Benefits—2024 Report for the Recording Industry Association of America where we measure the music industries’ economic impact nationwide, which overall contribute $212 billion to the GDP and account for 2.5 million jobs.

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News  |  February 5, 2025

SEC Enforcement Trends for 2025 — Shadow Trading, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Crypto

2025 Priorities for SEC Enforcement: Shadow Trading, AI, and Crypto in the Spotlight 2024 was a pivotal year for SEC enforcement as the Commission significantly ramped up its efforts, filing 583 enforcement actions and obtaining $8.2 billion in financial remedies, a record for the agency.

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Article  |  January 31, 2025

UK Corporate Crime Law Puts ‘Senior Managers’ in the Hot Seat

The UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) is a game-changer for corporate accountability. By broadening liability for fraud and redefining “senior manager,” it signals a clear warning: organisations will be held accountable for the actions of their staff and, potentially, those of third parties.

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News  |  January 30, 2025

Integrity and Accountability: Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia advances its transformative Vision 2030 agenda, the country’s blueprint for economic and long-term prosperity, it is placing a strong emphasis on accountability and integrity through combating bribery and corruption. In our latest whitepaper, we explore the legislative developments and impacts of these initiatives on fostering a governance framework aligned with Vision 2030.

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Article  |  January 29, 2025

Postgraduation Earnings: A Survey of Leading Data Sources for Damages Experts

Managing Director Matt Farber recently authored the article “Postgraduation Earning: A Survey of Leading Data Sources for Damages Experts” for the American Bar Association’s Fall 2024 issue of “The Brief.”

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Event  |  February 27, 2025 – February 28, 2025

17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects

Managing Director Robert Poole will be participating in the 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects. Organized by Canadian Institute, the event will take place in Toronto February 27-28th.

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News  |  January 24, 2025

Jon Fowler Contributes to ILTA Active Learning Best Practice Guide

Managing Director Jon Fowler recently contributed to the Active Learning Best Practice Guide, developed by International Legal Technology Association (ILTA). This guide represents the combined expertise of eDiscovery leaders from London’s top law firms, input from over 50 global contributors, and the valuable perspective of retired Judge former Master Victoria McCloud.

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