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Criminal Law

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

By Ken Strutin

Ken Strutin, director of legal information services at the New York State Defenders Association, writes: Computer files are distinct entities, distinguishable from other physical evidence. They are dynamic, and their contents changeable requiring translation to be viewed and understood. Search limiting protocols are essential to curb overbroad and unfettered examination of private files in a growing range of formats. Practicality, convenience and necessity are poor guarantees of constitutional protections. New technologies demand new solutions to protect individual rights. And the limitations of computer search methods should not diminish the protections guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment.

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Evaluating Electromagnetic Interference

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

By Peter C. Neger

Peter C. Neger, a partner at Bingham McCutchen, writes that devices that create electromagnetic fields present a conundrum for many in the health care industry, including medical device manufacturers, hospital administrators and hospital patients dependent on medical equipment.

Subpoenas Seeking E-Mails Meet Resistance

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

By Tresa Baldas
The National Law Journal

Civil litigants, from divorcing couples to defamation victims and those involved in trade secrets disputes, are increasingly trying to get their hands on e-mails to prove their cases, but Internet service providers are starting to challenge their subpoenas - and courts are starting to rule in their favor.

Poorly Executed Privilege Review Can Lead to Waiver

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

By H. Christopher Boehning and Daniel J. Toal

H. Christopher Boehning and Daniel J. Toal, partners at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, write that In Victor Stanley, Magistrate Judge Paul Grimm offers some guidance to litigants faced with the unnerving high-wire act of performing a thorough electronic privilege search within the time constraints set by the court while also trying to keep expenses under control.

Free With Registration: Gadgets Help Keep in Touch (or Not) During Vacation

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

By Alan Cohen
Corporate Counsel

Summer means vacation, but vacation means different things to different people. To some, it's the chance to get away from it all and indulge in the bad habits that will spur next year's resolutions. To others, it brings the challenge of staying connected with the folks, and the projects, back at the office. Either way, technology can help. Whether you want to give it 110 percent on vacation or simply maintain life support at 3 percent, the following gadgets will come in handy.

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