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July 19, 2005 | Legaltech News

Case in a Box

Many vendors and consultants are ready to provide modern, high-tech litigation tools -- at a price. Like many litigators, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood had used proprietary Internet-based services, among other technologies. But the most sophisticated technology isn't always the best answer. In the high-stakes case of United States v. Tyson Foods, Inc., Sidley Austin's team adopted a "lower tech" approach that fit the needs of the case.
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October 22, 2007 | Legaltech News

iPhone to Let Developers in the Door

Apple has done an about-face after infuriating developers and iPhone users by issuing a software update that disabled "unofficial" programs. The company now hopes to release a software kit in February that will allow third-party applications to work directly on the iPhone.
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October 17, 2005 | Legaltech News

Get More Out of Your Data With Business Intelligence Software

Law firms generate reams of data about hours worked and billing and collection rates, but they don't necessarily know what to do with it. Fortunately, dealing with that information has gotten a lot easier. Business intelligence software allows firms to "slice and dice" the raw data to answer nearly any question or uncover business trends. Such programs aren't just for the big guys, either -- most of them come in a modular format that lets firms of all sizes customize to suit needs and budgets.
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December 02, 2011 | Legaltech News

Pa. Cases to Have Long-Term Impact on Police Use of Text Messages

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated cases that will have a lasting effect on how law enforcement can use text messages in investigations.
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February 02, 2012 | Legaltech News

LegalTech Takeaways: Cost-Saving Tips, Government E-Discovery

E-discovery cost reduction using data mining software, and e-discovery tips for cases involving the U.S. government, were two of the unique sessions at LegalTech New York on Wednesday.
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November 09, 2005 | Legaltech News

Details of Grokster Settlement Emerge

As part of a surprise settlement announced on Monday, Grokster Ltd. has agreed to pay $50 million to settle music and movie piracy claims. The settlement also permanently bans Grokster from participating, directly or indirectly, in the theft of copyrighted files and requires the company to stop giving away its software. Grokster executives indicated they plan to launch a legal, fee-based "Grokster 3G" service before year's end under a new parent company, believed to be Mashboxx of Virginia Beach, Va.
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March 12, 2012 | Legaltech News

Archiving Email with C2C's ArchiveOne Can Reduce E-Discovery Risks

The evolution of managing and mitigating the litigation risks of e-discovery turns on effective information management that can include an email archiving platform such as C2C ArchiveOne, says consultant Brett Burney.
8 minute read
October 05, 2011 | Legaltech News

Are Court Reporters a Luxury Item in California?

Due to budget cuts, a handful of California courts are requiring lawyers and litigants to hire their own court reporters for many civil proceedings. Lawmakers in the past have proposed switching to electronic court reporting to cut costs. San Francisco court leaders are considering electronic recording in misdemeanor cases, but not in civil matters.
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April 21, 2010 | Legaltech News

Don't Let Litigation Get Lost in Translation

Translation technology and e-discovery tools supporting multiple languages can be important tools in constraining budgets -- and winning cases. But there are drawbacks. Used incorrectly, the software can increase translation costs, and overlook documents in an e-discovery keyword search.
6 minute read
November 02, 2009 | Legaltech News

Law Reviews Seek New Relevancy in Cyberspace

The online-only law reviews that sprang up a decade ago at Rutgers law schools in Newark, N.J., and Camden are entering the blogosphere. The Rutgers Law Record is inviting readers to post comments, in the hopes that submissions become departure points for further discussion.
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