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June 10, 2011 | Legaltech News

Restrictive Rules Announced for Federal Courts Camera Experiment

The upcoming experiment with camera coverage of federal district courts will be governed by a restrictive set of rules announced by a committee of the Judicial Conference. The three-year experiment begins July 18 at 14 U.S. district courts. The Judicial Conference voted in September to launch the pilot project testing the impact of camera access in district courts.
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May 22, 2013 | Legaltech News

Trust but Verify

Why corporate counsel are exasperated when outside counsel won't provide budget estimates.
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March 30, 2012 | Legaltech News

Are College Professors and Librarians Digital Pirates?

A suit against Georgia State University's "e-reserve" service could help determine when schools go too far in running online excerpts of books without paying for them.
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June 03, 2013 | Legaltech News

Is Surface Pro a Game Changer?

Yes, if integration with Outlook and document management systems is key.
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July 07, 2010 | Legaltech News

Can Your Cell Phone Put You in a Cell Block?

Authorities say they have evidence a suspect was near a Connecticut bank that was robbed and in close proximity to others implicated in the robbery -- his cell phone's location information. Should law enforcement have access to that data without a warrant? A federal court will debate it.
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June 12, 2008 | Legaltech News

Ask IT the Right Questions

When examining IT, few law firms ask the right questions. Discussions often devolve into: stop the bleeding, cut 20 percent of costs and look into outsourcing. David Baker, chair of Baker Robbins & Co., provides better queries for a healthier, more productive conversation.
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November 30, 2004 | Law.com

The IP Law & Business Technology Survey

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October 17, 2008 | Legaltech News

Keyboard Shortcuts to Keep Your BlackBerrys Ripe

For those of you still clutching your BlackBerrys and staying out of the iPhone lines, consultant Donna Payne picks out some really useful, if not obscure, keyboard shortcuts to help keep your BlackBerrys in good season. Perfectly content with your BlackBerry? This one's for you.
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June 21, 2006 | Legaltech News

'High-Tech Kick' May Boot Florida Jury Selection Woes

The Broward County clerk of courts hopes a new software-management system will ease some of the pain from the jury selection process. The new system should not only keep better track of jurors, but a more user-friendly process may better inspire them to do their duty.
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September 16, 2004 | Legaltech News

Look, Ma, No Wires

Lawyers are increasingly addicted to wireless communication. Devices such as BlackBerries and "smartphones," aka cellular phones that synchronize contact, calendar and other information with office networks, are becoming the tech-savvy road warrior's preferred way to keep in touch with the home office and outside counsel. The problem is deciding which tool is better for your legal department.
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