In the ILTA 2011 session on Open Source Gurus, self-proclaimed geeks gathered to share their experiences of using open source software in the law firm environment. Topics of discussion varied, from challenges in implementing open source software to cost savings realized from going with an open source solution versus a commercial one. Panelists included: Nathan …

Information Technology (IT) plays a critical role in today’s law firm, being increasingly entwined in the day-to-day workflow of attorneys. But IT groups often find themselves planning their projects in a “silo”; that is, they find themselves preparing for the IT future of the firm without the input of key stakeholders within their organization. This …

Thomson Reuters announced today at the ILTA 2011 conference that West Case Notebook, West’s case analysis software, now integrates with Worldox® Document Management System (DMS) software Worldox is one of the world’s top document management systems, with an installed base of 4000+ law firms, and installations in 41 countries. With the new integration, users can …

As we talk with customers here at ILTA 2011, it’s clear that the unrelenting economic pressures continue to impact law firms. Firms are being challenged to run more like businesses, retain clients, grow intelligently, compete globally and focus on driving efficiencies. We’re seeing the functional areas within firms begin to collaborate more closely in an …

Chris Trimble, author, researcher and adjunct professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, kicked off the ILTA 2011 conference with a thought-provoking keynote session focused on innovation. He started out by defining innovation as any project that is new to you and has an uncertain outcome. With this definition in mind, he …

A traditional ban on outside research and conversations for empanelled jurors was officially extended to social media last week under California law when Governor Jerry Brown approved a new law which criminalizes the use of electronic and wireless devices by jurors, according to a recent blog post published by FindLaw. Although jurors have received warnings …