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Friday, April 21, 2006 | 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Judge Gerald Lee, Judge Christina Habas
The upcoming changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure include new language to reflect advances in technology, the requirement that parties have an explicit discussion of electronic discovery issues early in litigation, and the establishment of a safe harbor from spoliation sanctions in the event information is lost because of routine or automated deletion or destruction of certain data. Hear the judicial perspective on these changes, coming soon to a court near you.
Friday, April 21, 2006 | 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Bruce Olson, Tim Piganelli
PDF, PowerPoint and other presentation technologies have changed the way we present evidence and argument at trial. This session will show you how technology can be used effectively at trial, with a particular, persuasive focus on practical solutions that the attorney trying the case can use.
Friday, April 21, 2006 | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m
From PDAs and cell phones to laptops and projectors, hear what judges expect, like, and don’t like. Better yet, hear about objections to the use of courtroom technology and how to defeat them!
Friday, April 21, 2006 | 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Peter Bensinger
Does the jurisdiction where you practice allow or require e-filing? If so, consider making every brief you file an e-Brief, with hypertext links to exhibits, case law, and more. Attend this session to see and hear how professionals construct an electronic brief quickly and easily.
