Government Searches of Computers
July 27, 2010
This article addresses some of the issues arising from searches and seizures of computers and their data to provide guidance so that counsel can effectively represent the interests of their clients who are subjected to such intrusive evidence gathering. by federal law enforcement authorities.
Clio Software-as-a-Service the Right Choice for Slinde & Nelson
June 30, 2010
Our research led to a handful of legal SaaS offerings. On the surface, the various offerings looked quite similar, since they offered many of the core practice management functions such as matter management, contact management, calendaring and time-and-billing features. We found the interface and several key features of Clio helped separate it from the crowd.
Riemer & Braunstein Benefits from Storage Virtualization
June 30, 2010
Law firms are often misinterpreted to be stodgy places, reluctant to move into the 21st century with new and emerging technology. Nevertheless, they rely heavily upon computers to complete daily tasks. Documents such as contracts, wills and other files are all confidential and extremely valuable; the data must be protected yet readily available at all times.
Cloud-Safe: 10 Things You Should Know About Cloud Computing Security
June 30, 2010
Cloud computing and it's related technologies, such as virtualization, are on top of the minds of corporations and law firms in 2010; and the number of companies releasing cloud-based technologies and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms is growing exponentially. Though the cloud may be the industry's key to managing massive and exponentially increasing volumes of electronic data, some serious questions regarding security are being asked, and for many, security issues are the key barriers to adoption.
When Employees Click 'I Agree' for Their Employers
June 30, 2010
Most people generally understand that when they click "I Agree" to the terms of use or other agreement when registering to use a Web site or purchasing products or services online, they will be bound by the terms of that agreement, assuming it otherwise meets the requirements for an enforceable contract. But what happens when the individual clicking the "I Agree" button is accepting the clickwrap agreement on behalf of his or her employer?
Third Circuit Mulls Student Suspensions for MySpace Postings
June 30, 2010
Fourteen federal appellate judges spent more than two hours talking about high school pranks on June 3 as the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sat en banc to consider a pair of cutting-edge First Amendment cases brought by students who were suspended for ridiculing their principals on MySpace.
Obtaining Assent in Today's e-Conomy
June 30, 2010
A growing number of courts have addressed the validity of contracts purportedly created through Web-based transactions. While the judiciary has produced mixed results in this area, a few trends have emerged ' notwithstanding the nuances presented by online transactions.
NFL Players Attack League TV Contracts
June 30, 2010
Covington & Burling might still be smarting from its loss before the Supreme Court in American Needle Inc. v. National Football League, 08-661, in which the NFL was denied antitrust immunity, but the firm ' longtime outside counsel to the National Football League ' now has another big legal battle on its hands. A complaint filed by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is challenging the league's billion-dollar television contracts.
Backlash Gains Steam over Suits in D.C. Federal Court Against Film Sharers
June 30, 2010
Civil rights and consumer organizations are backing Time Warner Cable's federal court effort to block subpoenas for the names and addresses of thousands of individuals who allegedly downloaded movies illegally. The subpoenas are the result of a litigation campaign by US Copyright Group, a Washington, DC-based venture launched by the intellectual property law boutique, Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver.
