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Legal Tech: Summer 2020's Most Interesting E-Discovery Cases
For years, e-discovery professionals have attempted to develop defensible processes for text messages and social media information. Thanks in part to the proliferation of ephemeral social media and communication apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat, attorneys and clients alike have had difficulty in determining just how to best go about preserving these types of data.
In this quarter's Case Law Review, we'll take a look back at recent rulings regarding deleted social media posts and deleted text messages that opened the door for potential spoliation sanctions — and that could have been avoided had counsel been more proactive in defining their preservation strategy — as well as more evidence that U.S. discovery rules will usually trump foreign privacy laws.
|Social Media Posts: The New E-Discovery Battleground
Qandah v. St. Charles County E.D. Mo. April 2, 2020
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Top 5 Strategies for Managing the End-of-Year Collections Frenzy
End of year collections are crucial for law firms because they allow them to maximize their revenue for the year, impacting profitability, partner distributions and bonus calculations by ensuring outstanding invoices are paid before the year closes, which is especially important for meeting financial targets and managing cash flow throughout the firm.
The Self-Service Buyer Is On the Rise
Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm's offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it quickly and efficiently.
Should Large Law Firms Penalize RTO Rebels or Explore Alternatives?
Through a balanced approach that combines incentives with accountability, firms can navigate the complexities of returning to the office while maintaining productivity and morale.
Sink or Swim: The Evolving State of Law Firm Administrative Support
The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs?
Tax Treatment of Judgments and Settlements
Counsel should include in its analysis of a case the taxability of the anticipated and sought after damages as the tax effect could be substantial.