Category Archives: Legal Technology

Trial of Historical Patent for Common Web Encryption of SSL in East Texas.

24 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by in E-Discovery, Evidence, Intellectual Property, Legal Technology, Patent Law, Texas Supreme Court, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Newegg on trial: Mystery company TQP rewrites the history of encryption, by Joe Mullin, Law & Disorder/Civilization & Discontents (with hat tip to Dennis Crouch’s Patently-O!)

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The story of Michael Jones, his mysterious invention, and the massive patent enforcer he’s working with is finally coming out at a patent trial underway in this small East Texas town.

Jones’ patent, now owned by famed patent enforcer Erich Spangenberg, has scared corporate America into writing one hefty check after another to avoid a trial just like this one. He and his lawyers say the patent covers the common web encryption scheme of SSL combined with the RC4 algorithm. The sums of those checks were revealed in court here on Tuesday when a TQP attorney displayed to the jury a spreadsheet with many of the payments.

Addictive Tips Blog’s Best of the Best for The Week.

24 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by in Android Phones, Apps, Cell Phones, Chrome, Clouds, Google, iPhones, Legal Technology, Windows

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This is becoming one of my  favorite “go to” blogs whenever I need tech tips or answers to just about anything. It has such a wide diversity. If you’re struggling with learning Microsoft 2013 or any other software or app, I recommend taking a look at this blog for an answer. CCE

Best Apps, Tips And Posts Of The Week [11.24.2013], by Awais Imran, Addictive Tips Blog

http://tinyurl.com/mxauma6

It’s that time of the week again when we round up the most popular (as well as the less-popular but equally useful) apps, tips and tweaks that you may have missed during your hectic workweek. This time around, we discuss a crazy new keyboard for Android, Instagram for Windows Phone, yet another Chrome New Tab page replacement, and a new cloud-syncing service for Windows, among other excellent apps and tips.

Going to Trial – Not Boxes of Documents Anymore.

23 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by in Legal Technology, Pre-Trial, Presentations, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Pre-Trial and Presentation Databases – Assembling Your Materials, by Michael Skzypek, The Trial War Room Handbook Blog

 http://www.thetrialwarroomhandbook.com/?p=878

Back in the analog days, a parade of lawyers and paralegals would march into the courtroom right before a trial started, carrying dozens of bankers’ boxes filled with documents and other evidence. These days, attorneys in most medium-to-large cases digitize everything from contracts to deposition transcripts, photos, and video and organize them in databases. As such, a trial presentation technician walks into the courtroom carrying just a laptop – but one loaded with a database that contains the equivalent of hundreds of bankers’ boxes of material.

Feedly: App of the Week from Legal Productivity

23 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by in Apps, Legal Technology

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App of the Week: Feedly – Organize and Read Your Favorite Blogs and News Sites On The Go, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity

http://www.legalproductivity.com/apps/app-of-the-week-feedly/

More iPhone Tips from Legal Productivity

23 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by in Apps, Cell Phones, iPhones, Legal Technology

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7 Useful iPhone Tips You Probably Didn’t Know About, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity

http://tinyurl.com/pjps8tu

Court Denies Facebook Discovery Requests by Both Parties.

23 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by in Discovery, Evidence, Legal Technology, Personal Injury, Requests for Production, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Judge Wettick Rules on Facebook Discovery Issues, by Daniel E. Cummins, TORT TALK

http://tinyurl.com/c8p3snr

After providing a detailed review of the issue over a 22 paged Opinion, which includes a background on Facebook itself and a review of decisions from both within Pennsylvania and from outside jurisdictions, Judge Wettick ruled that both the Plaintiff’s and the Defendant’s motions to compel access to the other’s Facebook pages would be denied in this motor vehicle accident litigation.

Three Base Hit: An Analysis of Apple v. Samsung, Bookmarking in Adobe, and E-Briefs

23 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by in Adobe Acrobat, E-Briefs, Legal Technology, Patent Law

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An E-Brief Reading Guide to the Latest Decision in Apple v. Samsung, by Michael Kelleher, Cogent Legal Blog

http://tinyurl.com/oax544l

This post is unique. Interesting analysis of Apple v. Samsung and a “how to” on bookmarking Adobe documents and creating and using e-briefs. CCE

Show the Jury How to Fill in the Verdict Form in Closing Argument

19 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Closing Argument, Legal Technology, Trial Tips and Techniques

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How to Guide the Jury Through the Verdict Form in Closing Argument, by Michael Kelleher, Cogent Legal Blog
http://cogentlegal.com/blog/2013/11/verdict-form/

While I can see how persuasive this would be, I am curious as to whether a judge would rule against this presentation if opposing counsel filed an appropriate motion in limine. CCE

Do Not Disturb!

18 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by in Cell Phones, iPhones, Legal Technology

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The iPhone’s Do Not Disturb feature, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D.

http://tinyurl.com/p4vvkc9

Court Says E-Discovery Search is “Easier Said Than Done”

17 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by in Discovery, E-Discovery, Evidence, Federal District Court Rules, Legal Technology, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Triangulating Discovery Productions, by Joshua Gilliland, Esq., BowTie Blog

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 Judge William Orrick summed up a basic truth of eDiscovery: In the age of electronically-stored information (“ESI”), production of all relevant, not privileged and reasonably accessible documents in a company’s custody and control is easier said than done. Banas v. Volcano Corp., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 144139, at *5 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 4, 2013).

Email Preservation of Gmail Can be Tricky and Tedious, But Not Difficult.

17 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by in Discovery, E-Discovery, Emails, Evidence, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Collecting Gmail for Preservation, by Craig Ball, Ball in Your Court BlogExquisite-gmail red

http://tinyurl.com/mcynpsl

As Mr. Ball points out in this excerpt below, Gmail preservation is tedious, but not difficult:

[T]hough collecting and validating the complete contents of a Gmail account can be tricky and tedious, it’s not all that difficult to do.  Happily, unless you do something really dumb, it’s unlikely that even a botched Gmail collection effort will harm the contents of the account.

The Sedona Conference® Glossary

17 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by in E-Discovery, Evidence, Glossaries, Legal Technology, Research, Trial Tips and Techniques

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The Sedona Conference® Glossary, The Sedona Conference®  (Reproduced with permission by Richard Braman.)

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The Sedona Conference® is a non-profit organization created in 1997 by Richard Braman. Although it is better known for its work and publications on e-discovery, it addresses many other areas of law. You can find a list of its publications here: https://thesedonaconference.org/publications.

The Sedona Conference® will present its Commentary on Information Governance in a webinar on December 5, 2013. Information about all upcoming events can be found at https://thesedonaconference.org/conferences.

 

 

Book Review: Tips for Getting the Most Out of Email.

14 Thursday Nov 2013

Posted by in Android Phones, Cell Phones, Emails, Google, iPad, iPhones, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Mac, Microsoft Office

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Review: Email by David Sparks — information and tips for getting the most out of email, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone, J.D.

http://bit.ly/17uIs0x

An except from the original post: 

The book includes general tips for working with emails, great strategies for reading, replying to and storing emails, an informative chapter on how email works and tips on fighting spam and email security. No matter what device you use for your email, all of that content is useful.

Sparks then goes deep into the Apple Mail app for the Mac, and this book will be most useful for folks who use a Mac and the built-in mail app. He also reviews many of the best programs for the Mac and apps for the iPhone/iPad that you can use to work with email, and devotes a chapter to Gmail.

 

 

The Civil Appeals Profile Database for State Courts.

13 Wednesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Appellate Law, Court Rules, Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Research, State Appellate Courts, Trial Tips and Techniques

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 The National Center for State Court has created this compilation of civil appellate court practices and procedures.

The link takes you to a map of the United States. Click on your state, and you will get a breakdown of appellate procedures. The information is  somewhat like a “cheat sheet” for the state’s rules of appellate procedure.

Please note that the website recommends setting your printer to “landscape” for best results.

Billionaire Hedge Fund Titan Stumbles Over Questions About Insider Trading in Video Deposition

06 Wednesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Corporate Law, Depositions, Discovery, Evidence, Fraud, SEC, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Exclusive: Watch Billionaire Steven Cohen Stumble Over Insider Trading Rules, by Nick Verbitsky, Martin Smith, and Dan Sugarman, FRONTLINE

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In a never-before-published video, hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen, whose firm this week agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud, describes federal securities laws as “vague,” and asks for an explanation of the basic Securities and Exchange Commission rule that prohibits insider trading.

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The video offers a rare glimpse of the secretive billionaire investor at the center of the biggest insider trading prosecution in U.S. history talking about the very issues that have put him and his firm under such intense scrutiny.

Android Apps for Lawyers

06 Wednesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Android Phones, Apps, Legal Technology

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2012′s Best Android Apps for Lawyers, by Jeffrey Taylor, The Droid Lawyer Blog

http://thedroidlawyer.com/2012/11/2012s-best-android-apps-for-lawyers/

This is Jeff’s 2012 List. There is also a hyperlink here for his 2011 List, and he’s taking nominations for his 2013 list. You will find all the information you need here. CCE

Use Wickr To Send Encrypted Information On iOs And Android Phones

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Android Phones, Cell Phones, Confidentiality, Emails, iPhones, Legal Technology

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Send Secure, Self-Destructing Messages with Wickr, by Robert Ambrogi at Robert Ambrogi’s Web Sites

http://bit.ly/HEj6aw

Lawyers have an ethical obligation to protect the confidentiality and security of communications with their clients. The more we learn about NSA snooping, the more we realize what a challenge that can be.

Overview of Features in Microsoft Word 2013

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Legal Technology, Word

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What’s New In Microsoft Word 2013? [Review], Abdullah Saqib, AddictiveTips.com

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[DO NOT CLICK ON THE GREEN BUTTON THAT SAYS “DOWNLOAD”! It is NOT part of the article – it is an ad (possible malware?).  CCE]

What Do Stephen Colbert and Bill O’Reilly Have in Common?

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by in PowerPoint, Presentations

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How to Use PowerPoint without Abusing Your Audience, by Gadi Ben-Yehuda, govloop Blog

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Colbert, O’Reilly Offer PowerPoint Examples, by Benjamin Tomkins, AllBusiness.com

http://www.perma.cc/0dY7ttschyW

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YouTube Tutorial – Adding Bates Numbers in Adobe Acrobat Pro X

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

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Bates Numbering Tutorial using Adobe Acrobat Pro X, by Matt Lynch, GreenData, Inc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW0R6b0TLsE

Easy to Avoid PowerPoint Mistakes

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by in Legal Technology, PowerPoint, Presentations, Trial Tips and Techniques

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The 12 Worst PowerPoint Mistakes Litigators Make, by Ken Lopez, The Litigation Consulting Report

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In Love with the iPad Air

04 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by in iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology

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My Experience with the iPad Air, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

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Jeff Richardson has found a new love:

If my third-generation iPad and my iPad mini had a baby, and if the proud parents were lucky enough to realize the dream shared by all parents that their child be even smarter than they are, the result would be the iPad Air.  I’ve been using an iPad Air extensively for the last three days, and it truly combines the best features of the iPad and the iPad mini, plus offers more.  This is an amazing product, and it is hard for me to imagine any lawyer not finding a lot to love about the iPad Air.

If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, What Are Graphics in E-Filing Worth? A Lot.

03 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by in E-Filing, Legal Technology, U.S. Courts of Appeal

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Using Graphics in Electronic Filings with Courts, by Legal Skills Prof, Legal Skills Prof Blog

http://bit.ly/19ZBhAE

Resources from the Offices of the United States Attorney . . . and more.

02 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by in Criminal Law, Discovery, Federal Law, Fraud, References, Research, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Resources, Offices of the United States Attorney
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FOIA/Privacy Act Requests – “How to” submit FOIA requests
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FOIA Library – Available to public about office’s operations
http://perma.cc/07JeT6GjPPp

Annual Statistical Reports – Accomplishments for each fiscal year
http://perma.cc/09vkJheop6X

Victim’s Rights Ombudsman – Complaints filed against DOJ employees
http://perma.cc/07fbNaXZcka

United States Attorney’s Bulletin – Legal or technical topics
http://perma.cc/0QdV5c8XtUK

United States Attorney’s Manual – The official handbook
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This is a sample of the great information at this website. See more at Priority Areas (http://perma.cc/0ssbcTres9kl) and Justice 101 (http://perma.cc/0B27rPGVtMV). CCE

Lay-offs at LexisNexis, Martindale-Hubbell, and Thomson Reuters

29 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by in Legal Technology, LexisNexis, Westlaw

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LexisNexis announces another round of lay-offs, by Legal Skills Prof, Legal Skills Prof Blog
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This is the second round of lay-offs for LexisNexis, which includes long-time Martindale-Hubbell employees. Thomson Reuters also announced Westlaw lay-offs earlier this month.