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Law, Snakard & Gambill, P.C. Modernizes with Worldox DMS

Ranita Smitherman

It was my responsibility to research alternatives for a new DMS, while also looking into other ways to help modernize our approach to remote access, storage use and security standards. We had old equipment, and a tornado in 2000 had opened my eyes to the need for disaster recovery provisions.

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Taming the Beast: Information Management and Governance in a Global Environment

Laurie Fischer & Heather Yanak

Part One of this article examined the catalysts motivating companies to take charge of their information and the need to develop a comprehensive information governance approach to support their objectives. This month, we look at policy and procedures development, the role of technology, document disposition, and the importance of change management.

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Attorneys as Technologists

Alison Grounds

With the continued growth in the volume of ESI involved in even the smallest of matters, we made a big decision ' to create Troutman Sanders eMerge, a wholly owned subsidiary of the firm dedicated to consulting, project management, and technology services related to ESI in litigation and internal/governmental investigations.

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Computers in Their Pockets

Eric Killough

Our clients carry in their pockets ' into and out of their homes and offices ' more personal electronic information than most of us held in our desktop machines just a decade ago. Much of this data is personal and irrelevant to litigation, some of it is relevant but harmless, and an unquantifiable amount of it is potentially damning.

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Document Exchange Breaches

Charles Magliato

Think about the last case you handled for your largest client. What would happen if that information was breached or hacked? It is an alarming possibility and one that should rightfully occupy your thoughts.

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Is California's 'Good Faith' Franchise Legislation Necessary or Meaningful?

David L. Cahn

A bill introduced in California's General Assembly and referred to that body's Judiciary Committee on June 10 could provide some increased leverage and protections to existing franchisees, but it may come at a cost to franchising as a method of expanding brands and providing opportunities.

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Valuing Plaintiff's Recoverable Damages

Darren S. Teshima

What happens when a responsible party settles a subrogation claim for less than the amount of benefits paid by the insurer? Can the party then offset a damages award by the full amount of the subrogation claim, and in so doing, potentially pay less than the full amount of the damages it caused?

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As the Waves of Superstorms Recede, States Seek to Amend Insurance Laws

Elizabeth Ahlstrand

Superstorms have caused tremendous property damage and, as citizens continue to rebuild, legislatures in the affected areas are responding.

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