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.
<i>FTC v. Google</i>: Lessons Learned
August 30, 2012
Twice in less than 12 months, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has investigated Google Inc.'s personal data-handling practices to compare them with Google's representations made on its website privacy policy and other documents. And twice in less than 12 months, the FTC has determined that Google's practices constituted misrepresentation.
Porn Ruling Could Spell Trouble for ICANN
August 30, 2012
A case pitting adult entertainment companies against the gatekeepers of Internet domain names cleared a key hurdle when a federal judge in Los Angeles largely allowed antitrust claims over the controversial .xxx domain to go forward.
U.S. Cybersecurity's Path from Legislative Debate to Executive Action
August 30, 2012
That some action is needed in the realm of cybersecurity is the one thing beyond debate. Over the last year, supporters of various versions of legislation have emphasized that the nation's critical infrastructure ' including electrical grids, water stations and telecommunications systems ' is a target for cyber-attacks.
