Law Technology Today

The Natural Selection of Document Collection

by Jim Caitlin and Douglas Cohen

The newly amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure has brought back the importance of document retention policies and network/IT infrastructure. For maximum resource efficiency, expert guidance can help locate documents and uncover the necessary data in a timely manner. Discover your best options for efficient document collection.

Extranets 2.0: Using Extranets to Build Client Relationships

by John C. Tredennick, Jr.

A recent Fortune 1000 survey found that 49% of U.S. legal departments want extranets, however, only a few companies have them. Seize the opportunity to gain marketing advantage and improve counsel/client relations with this web-based collaboration tool. Tredennick provides the experience and necessary resources for you to get started.

Office Open XML v. Acrobat PDF and Mars

by Douglas J. Simpson

New file formats are appearing in your most frequently used programs. Discover these changes in Microsoft Office, Acrobat and Mars, including benefits, implications and best form of use.

The iBrief®: Electronic Filing 2.0

by Christine Falcicchio

Analyzing paper documents can be costly and time consuming. As we increasingly use technology for greater efficiency, more firms are using the iBrief, a competitive tool in legal filling. Less time spent on handling a pleading means more time for the analysis.

FIRE WIRE

Skype to the Rescue

by John C. Tredennick, Jr.

$5 per minute calls to the US are now a thing of the past. The technology is now widely available to establish a voice connection with anyone in the world via the Internet.

BYTES IN BRIEF

Bytes in Brief for May 2007

by Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek

This month, bite into over fifteen juicy stories. A recording of a bus driver verbally abusing a child is found inadmissible; researchers are finding ways to uncover lies and deception in electronic formats; lawyers are impacted by firm blogs and insurance risks.