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Coming today to SmallLaw: Don't tell Gadsden criminal and divorce lawyer Clark Stewart you need to work in a big city to have exciting cases. In this issue of SmallLaw, Clark turns in another fascinating account of his career in a small Alabama city. Today, you'll learn how to give an old computer new life with a modern Linux "distro" in just 30 minutes. Clark also reflects on opposing counsel and parties in divorce cases, and discusses how he landed the most significant case of his career. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week to learn how many web sites your law firm should have.

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Coming today to LitigationWorld: If language remained static, we'd still write in the style of Beowulf. It's not just the words that evolve, but also style and techniques. In this issue of LitigationWorld, lawyer and legal writing expert Ed Good offers a superior way to frame and structure arguments in your briefs. You'll also learn why you should avoid using parentheticals except for their true purpose. As usual, Ed illustrates his advice with actual examples. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for the top five mistakes plaintiff lawyers make.

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. LitigationWorld also features in-depth litigation product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings, as well as links to the most noteworthy litigation articles in other publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 76 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week.

Tips for Connecting to the Internet in Court

Can You Trust The Eyes of Witnesses? (Video)

A Cheat Sheet of Ediscovery Terms

Does a Small Production Imply Withheld Evidence?

Congratulations to Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm of Persuasive Litigator on winning our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week award: Review of The Perfect Witness for Deposition Preparation

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. You'll also receive in-depth litigation product reviews as well as links to the most noteworthy articles in other online litigation publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Your expert witness isn't like a Navy Seal who drops in at the last minute to save the day. Instead, maximizing your expert's effectiveness, including gaining insights into your case, requires an early start and adhering to proven best practices. In this issue of LitigationWorld, Seattle litigator Kim Gunning discusses the five most important of these best practices. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for eight reasons to feel optimistic about the litigation industry.

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. LitigationWorld also features in-depth litigation product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings, as well as links to the most noteworthy litigation articles in other publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Now that you've completed the homework Eastern Washington personal injury lawyer Matt Albrecht gave you in Part 1 of this two-part LitigationWorld series, you're ready move beyond merely being paperless. In Part 2, Matt provides advice on creating and enforcing the necessary policies and procedures for your paperless litigation practice, discusses the scanners and software his firm uses, and offers instructions on how to use a game-changing technology in Adobe Acrobat. Along the way, you'll find many actual examples. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for tips on how to effectively use motions in limine and trial briefs.

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. LitigationWorld also features in-depth litigation product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings, as well as links to the most noteworthy litigation articles in other publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 80 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week.

How Litigators Will Use Google Glass in 2015 (Or Sooner)

The Future of Litigation

Harnessing Search Power to Tame Results

Northstar Marine and Ediscovery Costs (Illustrated)

Congratulations to Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Andrew J. Wistrich, and Chris Guthrie of UCLA Law Review on winning our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week award: How to Influence Judges to Decide in Your Favor

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. You'll also receive in-depth litigation product reviews as well as links to the most noteworthy articles in other online litigation publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: So you've gone paperless in your litigation practice. Congratulations. However, electronic documents can be just as hard to find as paper documents. In addition to going paperless, you need a system of rules and workflows. In Part 1 of this two-part LitigationWorld series, Eastern Washington personal injury lawyer Matt Albrecht covers the basics of going paperless in case you haven't, and then lists the steps required to create a reliable system for your paperless litigation practice. Part 2 will provide examples of good and bad systems. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a guide to obtaining and using social media for evidence.

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. LitigationWorld also features in-depth litigation product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings, as well as links to the most noteworthy litigation articles in other publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Nancy Mertzel, Review: DoIt.im

Raymond Bottomly, Samsung Tablet PC v. iPad

Jerry Gonzalez, The iPad's Strengths and Weaknesses in Law Practice

Steve Long, How I Use My iPad in My Litigation Practice

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Coming today to LitigationWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 89 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week.

Five Flow Chart Applications

Lessons for Litigators, Including From a 15-Year Old Boy

Meeting the Challenges of Ediscovery (Videos)

Amicus Curiae Briefs Piled High at High Court

Congratulations to Karen Koehler of The Velvet Hammer on winning our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week award: How to Defeat a Summary Judgment Motion

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. You'll also receive in-depth litigation product reviews as well as links to the most noteworthy articles in other online litigation publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari to Walden v. Fiore, the most exciting personal jurisdiction case since Grace v. MacArthur thanks to a suitcase full of cash headed to Las Vegas. In this issue of LitigationWorld, Seattle litigator Kim Gunning explains why the outcome of this case may impact forum shopping to such a degree that Congress decides to get involved. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a statistical study about the success rate of summary judgment motions.

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. LitigationWorld also features in-depth litigation product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings, as well as links to the most noteworthy litigation articles in other publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.