Is your firm or company prepared for these sweeping EDD rule changes? "Although the start date of the new electronic-discovery procedural rules is still three months away, lawyers who haven't sat down with clients to devise a plan may be losing a race against time. "The intent of the changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, effective on Dec. 1, is that they catch up with...
Yes, phone makers want cool designs as much as cool technology: "Alison Hong never thought she'd be turning heads with a cell phone, but that's exactly what's been happening with her latest gadget. "The 22-year-old San Francisco paralegal just bought an LG Fusic -- a sleek, white phone from Sprint with colored face plates -- and noticed the reactions immediately. "'You know how...
Smart advice for litigation paralegals heading to trial: "Four years ago, our courtrooms in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota were equipped with new technology tools , including digital document cameras, real-time feeds, video and audio conferencing, and more. "Since then, I've witnessed effective and ineffective use of courtroom technology by attorneys, support...
Well, this sounds like good news for lots of firms: "'With the internationalization of the practice of law and the growing importance of e-discovery, our clients in law firms and corporate legal departments face escalating demands for translation of foreign language data,' said Ken Clark, chief operations officer at 1-800-Translate. 'We've answered this challenge by developing a proprietary...
Not sure the "end of the paper chase" will ever occur, but it is getting closer: "Sarah Borders is not a fan of paper -- at least not reams and reams and reams of it. The leader of the Financial Restructuring Group at King & Spalding helps her clients buy and sell distressed assets, which is document-intensive work. These days, though, she never has to worry about getting a...
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Another good article found & submitted to The Estrin Report by Celia C. Elwell, RP: "It’s no secret that lawyers and legal staff have high-pressure jobs. As if we were not multitasking enough, mobile technology makes us even more accessible to client service and other demands. Untamed, it leads to information overload, multiple interruptions throughout the day and more stress. ...