e-Discovery Software Connects the Dots for Case Processing at Fenwick & West
April 29, 2010
To stay competitive in the rapidly evolving legal industry, more and more firms are turning to technology to dramatically cut costs and time associated with traditionally human tasks. Couple the need for better, more efficient technology with the recession, and the need for law firms to implement e-discovery software platforms for more efficient business becomes crucial.
How Haynes and Boone Automated Its e-Discovery Processes
April 29, 2010
With recent economic issues, growing complexity of electronic discovery and continuing incline of data volumes, project management has become an indispensable tool. Terms like "workflow" or "stakeholders" are being spoken by litigation support professionals who are utilizing project management principals as a long sought solution to tame the electronic discovery "monster."
IT Strategies to Make Firms More Efficient and Competitive
April 29, 2010
IT had never really been viewed as a profit center, only as necessary overhead. In the many years that IT has been fulfilling that role, we've seen an explosion of software and hardware choices to meet all of our daily needs. Now, you name the need and chances are good that there is an application out there to meet that need. With this comes a lot of investment: research, trial periods for testing, hardware, software, added personnel, training and consultants to name just a few.
Are You Holding What I Think You Are Holding?
April 29, 2010
While legal departments establish hold policies and procedures, IT managers must support and streamline the implementation of the hold process. This article discusses some considerations for litigation hold teams.
Uncertainty for FCC's Net Neutrality in Wake of Comcast Ruling
April 29, 2010
In the wake of a stinging defeat in court, the Federal Communications Commission finds its ability to regulate the Internet in question, its signature "net neutrality" initiative hanging by a thread. Now, the agency faces several unpalatable options.
Cybercrime Poses New Risks in Commercial Banking
April 29, 2010
This article discusses the handling of electronic fund transfers under the Uniform Commercial Code, online banking customer authentication methods, and recent litigation between banks and small and medium-sized businesses that were victims of cybertheft.
Tax Tips: Marriage, Divorce and Reporting
April 29, 2010
Getting married, losing a spouse, or getting divorced can impact federal income tax reporting in a variety of ways. Application of certain rules may suggest taking certain actions.
