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Revisiting Support Services Contracts Can Cut Costs
Let it be. The Beatles certainly thought that was a good idea, says consultant Robert Mattern. But when it comes to your facilities management operations, shaking things up instead of maintaining the status quo can lead to cost savings because vendors are hungry for law firm business.
New Canon Scanner Puts Paper Into Digital Workflow
The Canon imageFormula DR-C125 is a convenient and fast desktop sheet-fed scanner that meets the complex needs of legal professionals, writes LTN Technology Editor Sean Doherty.
Recognition of Electronic Signatures for Affirmations in N.Y. Courts
Attorney Thomas F. Gleason analyzes a recent New York appellate decision holding that affirmations containing e-signatures will suffice to meet the "subscribing" requirement of the state's civil practice rules.
When Is an E-Discovery Burden an Undue Burden?
Some argue that the undue burden to access and review ESI is waning with reduced EDD costs and improved technology. "There is still an undue burden argument to be made depending on a number of factors," says federal Judge Shira Scheindlin. And that's "not even considering the facts of a case."
Proposal Would Tie Scope of Discovery to Amount in Controversy
A set of proposed federal rule changes meant to streamline discovery also could have a significant effect on New York's state courts if they are passed, according to New York attorneys.
Leveraging Document Review Into a Permanent Position
Associate Elizabeth Collura argues dedication in document review can lead to better legal jobs, whether in traditional law practice, a clerkship, or other government positions.
Are E-Discovery Sanctions More Fear Than Reality?
Despite headlines suggesting the threat of jail or millions of dollars in fines as sanctions for e-discovery violations, the risk is actually pretty low, say many e-discovery lawyers. K&L Gates' Thomas Smith sees that sanctions are a bigger fear for attorneys who don't understand the applicable rules than for those who know the rules and case law.
Keeping Promises: Online Privacy Policies
On the Internet, a promise is a promise. That much was made clear recently after the Federal Trade Commission settled a complaint against the Gateway Learning Corp., the sellers of "Hooked on Phonics." If your firm's actions don't match its online privacy policy, your firm could be slapped with charges of deceptive business practices.Trending Stories
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