The 2008 version is aimed at firms that do not have the computing power to install Amicus Attorney 7 (the successor to the discontinued Amicus Attorney X), which is a product that operates online. The main benefit to a product like Amicus Attorney 7 is that you can access your case data from any computer that has an Internet connection.
The 2006 amendments to the FRCP contain a host of technology-oriented standards and procedures. Accordingly, it is not surprising that the case law in the wake of these amendments reflects the unstoppable march and advancement of computer technology. This article illustrates some of the most important ways in which this technology has influenced judicial opinions regarding electronically stored information under the new rules.
Like the rest of the community, I make my annual pilgrimage to LegalTech New York to see old friends, gauge where technology has taken us and to gain insight on the direction in which we are headed. (I also go to replenish my swag. My favorite item is still the crisp two-dollar bill from Lex on Demand, but a few companies were making luggage tags from business cards, which I liked, and others were giving away flash drives, which I needed. And Kroll Ontrack Inc.'s 10-minute massage was a nice addition to the mix.)
Many people use free or consumer-class Voice over Internet Protocol ('VoIP') solutions and make long-distance calls for 'free.' But is this VoIP technology suitable for a law firm? Will it provide the business-class security and reliability expected in a phone system?
Information about the advancement of lawyers in the patent profession.
Last month's installment discussed the necessity of analyzing whether experts are required, allowed, and qualified; Daubert considerations; and issues pertaining to 'skeletons in the closet.' The conclusion of this series addresses knowing why you hire an expert, whether an expert will be persuasive with the finder of fact, and agreements on scope of discovery.
This article explores the advantages achieved by using the USPTO's Accelerated Exam procedure as a pre-litigation strategy.
Given the potential liability exposure established under the Securities Act of 1933, it is becoming increasingly important that a company's internal management and outside advisers thoroughly understand the IP-related risks associated with the realization of corporate value.
This article discusses the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's recent decision in BMC Resources, Inc. v. Paymentech, which clarified the standard for direct infringement where multiple parties are involved in performing steps of a method claim.
The conventional wisdom is that only 50% of the cost of routine meal and entertainment expenses is deductible. However, law and other professional service firms that spend a significant sum on these items should be aware of instances where they are fully deductible. Financial advisers can help find them.
