Alan Cohen

August 08, 2002 | Law.com

The idea of genetically engineered crops may still seem futuristic, but genetically altered corn, cotton and soybeans have already invaded the fields, the factories, and, chances are, your dinner table. Many consumers remain wary, labeling the technology "genetic pollution," and arguing that its long-term effects haven't been adequately studied.

By Alan Cohen

2 minute read

August 08, 2002 | Law.com

In the last five to 10 years, visible strides have been made in tissue engineering -- even if we're not quite building the bionic man, yet. Among the pioneers are the Vacanti brothers, whose patent covers a technique that has already shown promise in treating spinal cord injuries in rats.

By Alan Cohen

2 minute read

May 06, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

By Alan Cohen

9 minute read

March 22, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Among lawyers, the once-unbeatable BlackBerry is losing out to new rivals—and law firm CIOs think that's just fine.

By Alan Cohen

8 minute read

January 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Security concerns take center stage in The American Lawyer's annual technology survey.

By Alan Cohen

7 minute read

March 05, 2008 | Legaltech News

What happened to Qualcomm wasn't the first case of e-discovery gone wrong, but it might have been the most incredible. Alan Cohen presents five lessons that Qualcomm and its general counsel learned the hard way, and reviews how other companies can avoid the same mistakes.

By Alan Cohen

15 minute read

April 01, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Did the iPad spell doom for dedicated devices? Maybe not.

By Alan Cohen

9 minute read

July 17, 2006 | National Law Journal

In just a few years, law firm librarians have gone from endangered species to empowered employees. Not long ago, budget cuts and the looming threat from electronic research imperiled their jobs. But through a little bit of ingenuity (and a little bit of lobbying), librarians have expanded their roles, and their importance, within their firms.

By Alan Cohen

11 minute read

July 17, 2002 | Law.com

No technology is going to change your taste in music, but the latest batch of MP3 players will change the way you listen to music, particularly when you're on the go. MP3 is probably the first computer file format to be a household word. Tiny hard disks have made possible all-new music players, like Apple's iPod. Take a look at the iPod and two other devices: Sonicblue's Riovolt 250 and the RipGo.

By Alan Cohen

6 minute read

December 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

This year, improved versions of familiar devices offer the best bang for your gift-giving buck.

By Alan Cohen

11 minute read