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Ninth Circuit Weighs Whether Hitting 'Send' Creates Agency
Ninth Circuit judges heard arguments whether a guarantor bound its corporate parent based on an email message promising the guarantee that was not acknowledged or objected to by the parent.
Unlocking Smarter Network Security
Network security offerings are about to get more intuitive, according to industry experts. Thanks to new products and services developed by managed security services providers and the big network carriers, corporations can boost their overall defenses with offerings that recognize suspicious activity earlier than ever before. By analyzing "normal" network traffic and identifying anomalous behavior, the latest security products can identify incoming attacks such as worms and Trojan horses before they strike.
SCOTUS 'Clapper' Strengthens Data Breach Defenses
SCOTUS' Clapper strengthens data breach defenses, says Rebecca Shwayri. The court's reasoning suggests that the possibility of future harm is insufficient to meet the standing requirement.
Meet the Litigator: H. Hunter Twiford III of McGlinchey Stafford
From legal tech to leisure tech, you probably won't find H. Hunter Twiford III, senior litigator at McGlinchey Stafford, without a gadget or two on him at all times. Find out what he considers the most important trend in legal technology and more.
Public Records Requests Add Up for Counties
Snohomish County wants help from Washington lawmakers to reduce the time spent on requests for public records, a concern shared by colleagues beyond the state. One official says he would "not be surprised to find out that there is in excess of $1 million per year" in time spent on the requests.
Six Ways to Better Navigate the U.S. Patent System
Participants at a recent summit by patent research company Article One generated six takeaways for working more effectively, and efficiently, within the legal framework of the U.S. patent system.
Mighty Mites for Road Warriors
Forget about which book to bring on your next long flight -- think about which gadget to grab. Portable devices are on a roll these days, slimming down but, in other ways, bulking up. They can do more in less space than ever before, making them increasingly handy when you hit the road -- whether you're on the job or on vacation. Our reviewer checks out a pocket video recorder, a wide-screen laptop and a pocket PC.
Texas to Test Wireless Call Blocking in Prison
Texas officials plan to test cell phone jamming technology after a prison lockdown and search turned up hundreds of smuggled mobile devices. CellAntenna Corp., which conducted a similar test in South Carolina has agreed to do the Texas demonstration, said a company spokeswoman.
How Legal and IT Can Work Together to Prevent an E-Discovery Crisis
An e-discovery crisis is coming, says Lorrie Luellig, of counsel with Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. If you wait until a monumental discovery request hits, you'll have to work frantically with IT and others to preserve and produce the relevant information by a court's production deadline -- hopefully not missing anything. But, Luellig believes, there's a better way.
Google Gets Outside Help in Oracle Copyright Fight
As the titanic copyright battle between Oracle and Google continues at the Federal Circuit, Google is hoping for a shot in the arm from amicus briefs filed last week by a parade of computer scientists, law professors, and application developers.Trending Stories
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