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Social Media Use as Evidence of Juror Misconduct
A trial court has certain authority to investigate juror misconduct, but to what extent can a court compel a juror suspected of misconduct to disclose printouts of social media communications made during a trial.
Emails on Government Computers Not Necessarily Public Records
India Lures Corporate Outsourcing
With e-discovery taking an increasing bite out of the bottom line -- 2007 commercial expenditures on EDD topped $2.7 billion -- corporate America is looking toward India. The review part of the process is a key area where outsourcing can be an attractive, cost-saving option.
Mobile App Makers and Consumers Get Smart About Privacy
Several recent studies and guidance from the Federal Trade Commission indicate that developers and consumers of mobile apps for phones and tablets are focusing on data privacy.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About the New Patent Law
ALM's Sheri Qualters asked several patent practitioners to come up with a list of things lawyers should know about the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, set to launch March 16, 2013.
An Ex-FBI Cybersecurity Expert's Dire Warnings for Corporate America
Shawn Henry, formerly of the FBI and now with security technology company CrowdStrike Services, says executives need to start making corporate cybersecurity a top priority -- or else.
RIM: BlackBerry E-Mail Service Is Critical to U.S.
Research In Motion Ltd. says its BlackBerry e-mail device is so critical that a court-ordered shutdown of U.S. service could threaten public safety and business productivity. The Canadian company is trying to avoid a possible injunction, the result of a long-running infringement case won by NTP Inc., a tiny patent-holding firm. In a filing Tuesday in Virginia federal court, RIM argued that there is "exceptional public interest" in keeping BlackBerrys beeping.
An Independent CCO Is a Compliance Program Requirement
As prosecution risks have increased, so has the role of the chief compliance officer. Companies are fast recognizing the importance of elevating a CCO and protecting their independence.
Lawyers Wary of Paperless Warrant System
PRAWN, or the Paperless Re-Arrest Warrant Network, is a real-time, online system that informs Connecticut police of a warrant immediately upon its being issued, instead of forcing them to wait for hard copies from the courts. But the transition to the electronic system has raised some issues.Trending Stories
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