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Predictive Coding and Technology-Assisted Review: Hype or Need?

A brief analysis of new buzzwords in the legal-technology world.

Federal Court Issues Sanctions for Failure to Preserve Text Messages

The case serves as a reminder to carefully preserve relevant information—especially information that may be contained on handheld devices.

Congress Considers Update to 27-Year-Old Email Privacy Law

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 would require that law enforcement and other government entities obtain search warrants to access email.

Articles »

How to Make Young Lawyers Indispensable Through Technology

By Ben Coulter

There are two general categories of tech for young lawyers: that which enables them to merely keep their jobs and that which makes them indispensable.

E-Filing: Moving States into the Twenty-First Century

By Michael G. Swansburg Jr.

State judicial systems lag behind the federal system in implementing e-filing.

Quality Control: Methodologies for a Defensible Document Review

By Danielle M. Panetta

What happens when it's time to defend documents that were produced, withheld, or determined to be nonresponsive?

 

Tech Tips »

Leveraging Technology for More Effective Depositions

These days, there's an app to facilitate almost every facet of the deposition process. From tablet devices to transcript software and live streaming, litigators have a new batch of tools at their disposal.

Remote ESI Collection Devices Can Save Time and Money

Remote self-collection kits are designed to automatically collect ESI using a forensically sound process that can be employed quickly and inexpensively.

Encryption Keeps Files and Client Information Confidential

Improve the chances that your confidential work product and client information stays that way by encrypting your files.

Tablets + The Cloud = A Powerful Mobile Presentation Tool

To bring the documents, exhibits, and other content to your tablet, you don't want to rely on email or clunky wired connections.

Sound Advice

Social Media Marketing: LinkedIn for Lawyers and Law Firms

By Beverly Macy

Moderator Patrick Soon talks with author Beverly Macy about social media and some tips to best use these new platforms for marketing and career development. (14:46 min)

Announcements

Free Webinar: "Twitter in One Hour for Lawyers"

On December 11, 2012 at 1 p.m. Eastern time, the committee will host an interactive tutorial teaching attorneys the nuts and bolts of setting up and maintaining a successful Twitter account.

Upcoming Events

There are a number of CLE opportunities and other events coming up in the realm of technology that might be of interest to litigators.

Seeking Contributors

The Technology for the Litigator Committee is looking for authors for articles about technology and related cases. Contact one of the editors (see below) for more information.