The Law Library
September 27, 2012
During the last 20 years, enormous changes have occurred in the information industry. This has affected not only libraries, including private law libraries, but also law librarians and IT staff.
Anonymous v. Fraudulent Internet Speech
September 27, 2012
Anonymous Internet speech, like traditional Internet speech, is protected. The anonymity and potentially unlimited mass audience of Internet speech, however, poses difficulties for the application of traditional doctrines governing speech. The balancing must take into account the possible value of widespread, instantaneous public information.
Eighth Circuit Ends Thomas-Rasset File-Sharing Fight
September 27, 2012
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has reinstated statutory damages of more than $220,000 against a woman who illegally file-shared two dozen songs, finding the damages to be constitutional.
A Wireless Practice
September 26, 2012
In a world driven by technology yet somehow tied down by the fear of change, I found myself committed to making Miller, Kagan, Rodriguez & Silver (MKRS) stand out as a productive mobile practice ' one that could reap all the benefits of technology but maintain camaraderie, efficiency and productivity.
Leveraging the Assets of the Law Library
September 26, 2012
The first installment of this series, in the August 2012 issue, discussed contract terms with online research providers. This installment discusses the role of the law librarian in the IT department.
The Litigation Data Avalanche: Time to Move To the Cloud?
September 26, 2012
For many firms, the time has come to ask a similar question about litigation data that they asked about the mailroom: Should we step up our infrastructure investments to host all of our own software tools and client matter files, or should we explore alternative options for outsourcing this crucial function?
How to De-ICE Your Business
September 25, 2012
The importance of immigration compliance continues to grow as more and more companies realize the negative consequences of violating the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). This article explores how to avoid these negative consequences.
Technological Advancements in e-Discovery
August 30, 2012
Even as the e-discovery market matures, we continue to see change driven by shifting economic conditions, the proliferation of data sources such as social media and cloud computing, and evolving legal standards. In response to these challenges, e-discovery vendors are developing solutions that are poised to shape the direction of the market. As legal and IT professionals, it is our duty to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of e-discovery technologies.
