Law Technology Now

Are lawyers qualified to craft key words for searching discovery documents? That's one of the most important questions addressed in a landmark 2008 case, Victor Stanley Inc. v. Creative Pipe Inc. Craig Ball, Law Technology News' e-discovery columnist and editor Monica Bay discuss why Judge Grimm is hailed for his insightful rulings in the case, and how his opinion is helping shape trends in e-discovery.

What happens when your ex-employee walks out with crucial, proprietary company data, and joins your biggest competitor? Craig Ball, Law Technology News' e-discovery columnist and editor Monica Bay discuss What should you do - and not do - to protect your interests, and information.

In challenging economic times, IT leaders can implement "green" policies that help their organizations save money and keep their technology edge. Monica Bay, LawTechnologyNow host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, welcomes Tom Ranalli, technical services manager for Kirkland & Ellis, to offer concrete tips to help your firm decide when to "do it yourself" or outsource technology, how to negotiate with vendors and how to get your professionals to compute and travel "smart."

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In challenging economic times, IT leaders can implement "green" policies that help their organizations save money and keep their technology edge. Monica Bay, LawTechnologyNow host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, welcomes Tom Ranalli, technical services manager for Kirkland & Ellis, to offer concrete tips to help your firm decide when to "do it yourself" or outsource technology, how to negotiate with vendors and how to get your professionals to compute and travel "smart."

Social networking websites have grown up and are becoming important tools for lawyers, firms and companies. From keeping track of colleagues, to finding referrals and introductions, to vetting an expert witness, these “profiles on steroids” can provide critical competitive intelligence to help your practice blossom. Monica Bay, LawTechnologyNow host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes Massachusetts lawyer Robert J. Ambrogi, who writes Law Technology News’ Web Watch column, and is a veteran legal industry observer, to share his insights about LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, Legal OnRamp, Martindale Hubbell Connected, and other sites.

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Social networking websites have grown up and are becoming important tools for lawyers, firms and companies. From keeping track of colleagues, to finding referrals and introductions, to vetting an expert witness, these “profiles on steroids” can provide critical competitive intelligence to help your practice blossom. Monica Bay, LawTechnologyNow host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News welcomes Massachusetts lawyer Robert J. Ambrogi, who writes Law Technology News’ Web Watch column, and is a veteran legal industry observer, to share his insights about LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, Legal OnRamp, Martindale Hubbell Connected, and other sites.

Join Law Technology Now host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, Monica Bay, with six experts, who presented at LegalTech West Coast 2008, as part of the "FutureTech" track. The panel featured six industry leaders who each looked forward to the changing world of our legal technology community. From e-discovery to leadership, each expert shared his or her vision of what's in our FutureTech and now you can listen to each in six separate podcasts sponsored by BlueArc right here!

Craig Ball: Consultant/Attorney: "Crystal Ball" -- Where is electronic data discovery headed and what will be key issues.

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Join Law Technology Now host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, Monica Bay, with six experts, who presented at LegalTech West Coast 2008, as part of the "FutureTech" track. The panel featured six industry leaders who each looked forward to the changing world of our legal technology community. From e-discovery to leadership, each expert shared his or her vision of what's in our FutureTech and now you can listen to each in six separate podcasts sponsored by BlueArc right here!

Tom Baldwin, Chief Knowledge Officer, Reed Smith: Social networking -- How client relationship management and social networking tools will change the way we practice law.

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Join Law Technology Now host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, Monica Bay, with six experts, who presented at LegalTech West Coast 2008, as part of the "FutureTech" track. The panel featured six industry leaders who each looked forward to the changing world of our legal technology community. From e-discovery to leadership, each expert shared his or her vision of what's in our FutureTech and now you can listen to each in six separate podcasts sponsored by BlueArc right here!

Peter Hsiao, Head, Land Use & Environmental Law Group, Morrison & Foerster: CleanTech -- Firms are beginning to embrace "green" practices and strategies that will help us all better serve our clients and our communities.

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Join Law Technology Now host and Editor-in-Chief of Law Technology News, Monica Bay, with six experts, who presented at LegalTech West Coast 2008, as part of the "FutureTech" track. The panel featured six industry leaders who each looked forward to the changing world of our legal technology community. From e-discovery to leadership, each expert shared his or her vision of what's in our FutureTech and now you can listen to each in six separate podcasts sponsored by BlueArc right here!

Judith Flournoy, CIO, Loeb & Loeb: IT leadership -- What will be the hallmarks of effective IT leaders as we move forward.

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