Law Technology Today :: August 2007

eDiscovery Sanctions - Staying out of Harms Way

by John Bennett and Gerard Britton

The discovery process of electronic data, which is largely "unstructured," carries many risks and challenges. In the future, more technologies will be created to help manage this data. What can you do to avoid complications? Stay abreast of the evolving rules of procedure and the newest solutions.

The Best of ABA TECHSHOW

Have the Security "Willies?" Build a Safer Network

by Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek

Security is an ever-shifting target, but if you're receptive to monitoring events and making adjustments, you could avoid a major catastrophe. In this article, originally presented at ABA TECHSHOW 2007, Nelson and Simek offer technical solutions to combat security issues such as prevention and detection of unintended data connections or leakage.

THE DIGITAL EDGE: LAWYERS AND TECHNOLOGY PODCAST SERIES

Better than Batman's Belt: Our Favorite Utilities

by Sharon D. Nelson and Jim Calloway

Holy downloadable data directors! In this edition of "The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology" Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson discuss their favorite software utilities.

Overcoming the Thicket: Five Steps Toward Successful Post-merger IT Restructuring in Germany

by Dr. Jyn Schultze-Melling LL.M.

A successful and legally safe IT restructuring is best achieved through a step-by-step approach. From both technical and legal standpoints, it can be a burden, but also a beneficial opportunity through consolidations and increased savings.

BYTES IN BRIEF

Bytes in Brief for August 2007

by Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek

The First Amendment and dialogue over Instant Messaging, temporary Internet folders and child pornography, temporarily data in RAM as "electronically stored information?" and over one million people as victims of botnet cyber crime. Over twenty brief stories cover various topics of technology in the legal field.

FIRE WIRE

Outsourcing for the Small Law Office

by John C. Tredennick, Jr.

Want to start your own firm but have limited funds? Consider outsourcing your needs to reduces costs, extend your capabilities and focus on your core business. With technology improving and speeding up communication, it's easier than you may have thought.