eDiscovery has matured into a petulant toddler. At least, that is the sentiment of a panel discussing the “State of the eDiscovery Software & Service Market” at LegalTech. Since its inception in December 2006 as an amendment to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), electronic discovery, has grown exponentially; however, the means to harness …
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Anthony Paonita from Corporate Counsel at LTNY
Anthony Paonita, editor in chief of Corporate Counsel, spoke with Legal Current at LegalTech New York. In this conversation, he shares what he’s been hearing from in-house counsel regarding their biggest concerns, including global compliance, BYOD and workflow challenges. He also shares what Corporate Counsel magazine will be focusing on in 2013.
New alliance to strengthen expert resources for legal professionals
This post was written by Joel Leeman. Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services has joined forces with the Defense Research Institute (DRI), the leading international organization of lawyers involved in the defense of civil litigation, expanding the wealth of resources available to DRI members. Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services is the leading authority in expert witness …
Walter Isaacson talks innovation at LegalTech
Last week, Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of books on Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Henry Kissinger and Steve Jobs, spoke on innovation and leadership to an invitation-only gathering of legal professionals at the Thomson Reuters headquarters at 3 Times Square. This event was part of the legal solutions launch at LegalTech, …
Thomson Reuters acquires Practical Law Company
Thomson Reuters recently acquired Practical Law Company. In the video clip below, Allison Guidette, managing director of Large Law Firms at Thomson Reuters, discusses the importance of this acquisition and what it means for the company. “Practical Law Company offers valuable know-how, practical tools and check lists – the types of resources lawyers need in …
Monica Bay on hot topics at New York LegalTech
What are hot topics from 2013 New York LegalTech? Monica Bay, editor-in-chief, Law Technology News, shares her insights on the trends and session topics, including mobility and big data, from the new American Lawyer Media studio at Legal Tech.
Can your computer conduct document reviews?
This post was written by Patricia Taylor. In complex litigation, document review is often the timeliest and most costly aspect of the discovery process. A recent ruling in a Virginia court and a 2011 article published in the Richmond Journal of Law & Technology may change that. In June 2012, a Virginia state court judge …
Top law firms still tops in rates, billable hours
This article was posted on the Hildebrandt Institute blog on January 10, 2013 by Kandy Hopkins. The top firms continue to charge the highest rates, bill the most hours and otherwise control the billing conversation—though a rise in alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) and the need for improved practice efficiency is likely, or so say several …
Expert witnesses can reduce your litigation costs
This post was written by Patricia Taylor. Expert witnesses are a necessity in many cases. Often times, the first thought that comes to mind upon deciding whether to hire an expert witness is “What is this going to cost?” While it’s true that many experts have very high fees, employing an expert witness can actually …
New Year’s resolution: Generating loyal clients
This post was written by Dave Whiteside, account executive, Large Law Firm segment Have you ever really thought about the difference between a satisfied client, and a loyal client? In November, at a Legal Marketing Association conference in Charlotte, my friend Peter Johnson of Law Practice Consultants was speaking on the subject of “Achieving Client …
