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What Does the Future Have in Store for the S.F. Law Library?

by Marcia R. Bell

With the future of the S.F. Law Library in doubt, some city officials even hold the perception that the law library is not needed at all "because legal information is available on the Internet."

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Be Wary Restricting Social Media

Employers have been struggling with how to treat employee social media and are looking for ways to protect themselves. It turns out that's easier said than done, notes attorney Daniel Green.

The Time Has Come to Consider Digitizing Law Firm Case Files

How much time is wasted searching for missing pieces of paper? More than most of us would like to admit, notes paralegal Judy Stouffer. Her solution: It's time to digitize.

Predictive Coding Software Sifts Through Documents Better

Attorney Luis Salazar writes that Judge Andrew Peck's recent opinion shows that predictive coding is more accurate in finding relevant documents and data than actual human review. And, he says, it's cheaper too.

The Interwoven Histories of Apple and RIM

I once read about a technology company whose competitors predicted its imminent demise, scoffed at its product offerings, and confidently condemned it to the dustbin of technology history. That company's stock had plummeted from the stratosphere to rock bottom. It was said that it would be better off just selling its assets and handing the cash to its stockholders. By 1999, in a little over a decade, its founders had ridden the roller coaster from tech celebrities to tech scapegoats. That company was Apple. In 1999, another company began its own rapid ascent to a dominant market share. ... [MORE]

Her PC Doesn't Just Get Mad, It Gets Even

Attorney Amy Goodusky praises her computer, because it is undoubtedly aware she is writing about it. When she moves to another machine to air her grievances -- things kind of go haywire.

E-Discovery Costs as Taxes Assessed Upon the Loser? Third Circuit Says No

The Third Circuit recently held that costs associated with e-discovery aren't taxable on the losing party. While he thinks the reasoning is understandable, attorney Leonard Deutchman disagrees with the decision.

'Da Silva Moore' Plaintiffs' Reply Brief Generates Quite a Bit of Fury

The blawgosphere is atwitter with reactions to the Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe & MSL Group plaintiffs' comments about United States District Court (New York) Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck in the plaintiff's March 19 reply brief filed by Sanford Wittels & Hesler. The matter is now pending before U.S.D.C. Judge Andrew Carter. (Peck won the 2011 Law Technology News Innovation Award for Champion of Technology for his work educating the legal community about litigation technology). Here's excerpts of some of the most vibrant discussions ... [MORE]

Forensic Due Process: Lawyering With Science

Ken Strutin, of the New York State Defenders Association, believes that a well-defined forensic due process is necessary to help navigate the hazardous shoals where law and science meet.

Law Students: Get Blogging

There has been a rising controversy about the utility of a traditional law school education. Lawyers finish school prepared to think like lawyers, but are they prepared to develop business and survive in a competitive economy? Well, no, not usually. To remedy this situation, Fordham University School of Law brought in Silvia Hodges, who earned the first doctorate degree on record in legal services marketing. Last spring, she launched a course on the topic. While a far cry from the usual torts or constitutional law curricula, her ... [MORE]

Latest Digital Technology Abets Age-Old Crimes

The most significant new development in the forensic accounting world is the expanded use of technology. Technology and digital devices now permeate all of our personal and professional lives. While this has provided numerous benefits for businesses and society, the proliferation and speed of technological advancement has resulted in certain areas being vulnerable to exploitation as the development of internal controls has not been able to keep pace with technology. The majority of perpetrators of recent financial fraud employ digital devices ... [MORE]

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