N.Y. Appellate Division Continues to Press 'Zubulake' EDD Standard
In its second major e-discovery ruling in a month, the New York Appellate Division provided further guidance on the parameters of e-discovery, including cost shifting, and again embraced the standards of Zubulake v. Warburg.The Case of the Missing Computer Education
A new edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, released last week as a guidebook for judges and lawyers, conspicuously lacks a chapter on computer science. The book editors said the omission happened because the submitted chapter was too complicated and they lacked time to solicit a replacement. They also acknowledged that 11 years since the previous edition is too slow a publishing pace -- legal disputes often involve leading-edge technology, even though legal professionals are typically slow to adopt it ... [MORE]Facebook Persists in Pa. Family Law Cases
As trial lawyers dabble in Facebook discovery, family law practitioners report that it's rare for a case to get through family court without the social network coming up.Contract Caveats for Computer Network Outsourcing
Has your firm considered outsourcing oversight and support of computer networks to managed services providers? It has serious benefits, but also risks. Before entrusting your systems to hired help, make sure all management issues are covered in the contract.Is the BlackBerry Down for the Count in Law Firms?
Among lawyers, the once-unbeatable BlackBerry is losing out to new rivals such as the iPhone and Android, according to writer Alan Cohen, and law firm CIOs are supporting its fall from grace.Microsoft Partners Fume Over Vista Security Stance
The latest fight over Microsoft's forthcoming Vista operating system pits the software giant against security software vendors, such as Symantec Corp. and McAfee Inc. They argue concessions Microsoft made to European regulators aren't enough to protect customers.Viacom, Time Warner Square Off Over iPad App
Is the iPad similar enough to your television set? That's one of the questions behind dueling lawsuits filed by Time Warner and Viacom in the Southern District of New York. According to the complaints, the parties are squabbling over the interpretation of Viacom's licensing contract with Time Warner due to a Time Warner app that lets iPad users view Viacom programs.Trending Stories
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