TechnoLawyer: Litigation/Discovery/Trials

Originally published in the April 5, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Talented writers possess many tricks of the trade, one of which consists of knowing how to transition to keep the story going and not break the flow. In this issue of LitigationWorld, lawyer and legal writing expert Ed Good continues his series on the Art of Legal Writing with an in-depth explanation of two important types of transitions. Specifically, you'll learn how to "relate" between old and new information on both a micro and macro level. These tools will increase both the clarity and persuasiveness of your briefs and memos. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a cautionary tale about a judge who sanctioned a party for mistakes made by its IT department during discovery.

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Originally published in the March 26, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: If the Mesopotamians had their way, we'd have a $60 and $120 bill. Fortunately, the Greeks and Egyptians intervened to give us our Base 10 math system. However, computers use a different math system. In this issue of LitigationWorld ediscovery consultant Tom O'Connor continues with his third Ediscovery 101 installment, discussing how computers understand our input. These "bits" and "bytes" represent the building blocks of electronically stored information so it's essential to understand how they work when working with electronic evidence. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for hot technology trends in litigation.

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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.

Originally published in the March 23, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: With the rise of ediscovery practice areas, an increasing number of litigators are handling more ediscovery tasks internally. But it's unlikely that many, if any, litigators will engage in computer forensics work given that it's not needed in every litigation. Also, even if you have the requite expertise, it's not a good idea for you to become a witness. In this issue of LitigationWorld, former litigator and current computer forensics expert Bruce Olson offers tips on how to work with the expert you hire to maximize their usefulness and minimize their cost. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a review of a new iPhone app that calculates court deadlines.

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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.

Originally published in the March 14, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Need to depose the CEO who allegedly stole your client's trade secrets after starting his own company? You'll want to depose this key player face to face. But what about the security guard with records of the CEO using his old card key? Is this 30-minute deposition worth a cross-country flight? In today's issue of LitigationWorld, deposition and ediscovery expert Joshua Gilliland discusses remote depositions, including recent case law and new technologies. Can you be there without being there? What about the court reporter? Read Josh's article to find out. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for advice on social media investigations, including "friending" potential witnesses.

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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.

Originally published in the March 12, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Once again it's time for lawyer and legal writing expert Ed Good to help you take your legal writing to new heights. In today's issue of LitigationWorld, Ed explains the difference between demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, and how to use them in concert to better engage readers. He also demonstrates the power of renaming, and lays down four simple rules for shortening long party names and other phrases repeated throughout a document. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a look at what's happening in state courts on the electronic discovery front.

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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.

Originally published in the February 27, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: The best litigators have a knack for becoming overnight experts in a given industry. Only by understanding the facts can you apply the law after all. Ediscovery is no different. In today's second Ediscovery 101 "class," ediscovery consultant Tom O'Connor explains how computers work. Only by understanding all the moving (and non-moving) parts will you be ready for Tom's next installment when he explains how computers store the information that can make or break your next case. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a court that permitted service of process via Facebook (talk about being tagged).

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Originally published in the February 17, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Most contracts, especially those of the adhesion variety, contain a conflicts of law (choice of law) provision. But all the same plenty of disputes arise without such guidance, particularly torts and other issues that don't involve contracts or disputed contacts (e.g., duress, public policy). In this issue of LitigationWorld, litigator and conflicts of law expert Kimberlee Gunning walks you through the world of conflicts of law in the context of litigation from the perspectives of both plaintiffs and defendants. You'll learn about the various standards states apply, forum shopping, and key provisions from the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a recent New York appellate opinion on legal holds that could prove a harbinger for all states.

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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.

Originally published in the February 13, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: While most people may have nothing to fear but fear itself, litigators have more to fear — sanctions for example. But in his first LitigationWorld column, ediscovery blogger and lawyer Joshua Gilliland explains that litigators by and large have misplaced fears about ediscovery. Using cultural metaphors ranging from Sinatra to Plato, Josh discusses the top three fears that litigators often express to him. After discussing why these issues should not concern you, he then discusses what you really need to worry about. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for the scoop on a juror who tried to friend the defendant on Facebook.

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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.

Originally published in the January 30, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit." Everyone knows this famous line by the late Johnnie Cochran. Simple yet powerful. Many litigators have a silver tongue in court, but their storytelling abilities fail to make an appearance in their briefs. In today's issue of LitigationWorld, lawyer and legal writing expert Ed Good (the writer-in-residence at Finnegan) begins a series of columns on legal writing with an emphasis on storytelling techniques. In today's inaugural column, Ed discusses how to "refer" to the subject matter (facts and legal issues) in your briefs in a manner that keeps the story moving along with clarity. Also, check out this issue's Newsletter Flag, and don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a contrarian view about how to solve the ediscovery overload problem.

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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 85 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.

JuryPad for iPad Launches

A Trial Lawyer's Checklist

The Effective Use of Predictive Coding Part 2

Text Messages to Client During Deposition Not Privileged

Congratulations to Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek of Litigation News on winning our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week award: A Guide to Using the iPad in Litigation

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