Evaluation of Intelligent Discovery Processes by Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
December 28, 2010
Due to the high volume of electronically stored information, document review and production is often the most expensive part of the discovery process. In an effort to lower the costs of litigation discovery, Squire Sanders invested in an assessment of next-generation intelligent discovery tools and processes.
Converting to Office 2007 and Struggling with Word?
December 28, 2010
In collecting and analyzing massive amounts of legal helpdesk ticketing data, including more than 600,000 helpdesk tickets within a recent nine-month time frame, legal-specific outsourcers and internal helpdesks alike pinpointed a noticeable, albeit predictable trend: More than 50% of all tickets resolved by the helpdesk relate to Microsoft Office products, with Word and Outlook leading the charge.
How Legal IT Can Avoid the Pitfalls of Risky ESI Collections
December 28, 2010
In almost every respect, e-discovery falls squarely in the domain of attorneys ' inside counsel, outside counsel and experts. Essentially, it is the business process for litigation, regulatory matters and internal investigations. So why is IT involved in almost every situation? The answer is quite simple: because IT must be involved.
Privacy Class Actions Lag Behind the Online World
December 28, 2010
Lawyers in Silicon Valley are dealing with a new wave of privacy class actions involving online advertising. Plaintiffs accuse companies of misdeeds ranging from improperly selling users' information to tracking consumers' online activity without their consent or knowledge. There's one thing defense and plaintiffs' attorneys can agree on: Current U.S. laws do not clearly define what online companies can and can't do, nor what remedies are available for violations.
Recognizing and Handling Online Fraud and Scams Using Company IP
December 28, 2010
In Part One of this article, in the December 2010 issue, the author detailed some recent online frauds and scams involving the use of a company's intellectual property. Part Two finishes that examination and provides some preventive measures that can be taken to avoid being the target of those scams.
Analyzing the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision Not to Review <i>Tiffany v. eBay</i>
December 28, 2010
In <i>Tiffany v. eBay</i>, the Second Circuit affirmed the District Court's ruling in favor of eBay on the key issue of contributory trademark infringement, as well as direct infringement and dilution, but remanded on the issue of false advertising. The upshot of the holding is that despite a general knowledge that a significant percentage of Tiffany goods sold on eBay were counterfeit, eBay did not have a duty to prevent any such sales unless and until a specific instance of fraud was brought to its attention.
So Much Social Media Data, So Little Guidance
December 28, 2010
All of our online social interaction has created mountains of personal information about users that, prior to the advent of social networking, would have been regarded as private and difficult to obtain. The potential usefulness of that data in litigation is obvious. With just a few mouse clicks, litigators can investigate the background and views of opposing parties and key witnesses ' as well as potential jurors. The prevalence of social networking data raises novel issues with respect to the use of this information in litigation.
Upcoming Event
December 28, 2010
Intellectual Property Review ' Updates and Changes from 2010," Portland, OR, Jan. 21, 2011.
Bit Parts
December 28, 2010
Band Members' Royalty Claims Against Survivor Principal Survive Dismissal<br>Insurance Policies Don't Cover Right-of-Publicity Claim<br>Sample Submission Form Blocks Claims over VH1 Reality Show
Counsel Concerns
December 28, 2010
Manatt Phelps Wins Malpractice Suit By Football Players<br>Malicious Prosecution Suit Against Simpson Thacher to Proceed
