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Protecting Client Files in the Digital Age and Grabbing and Leaving

David
March 22, 2012 14:12

The allegation is that before he left a former partner used Dropbox and thumbdrives to take copies of 70,000 client files. While understandably the firm is suing him, should the clients be concerned at the apparent ease with which this...The allegation is that before he left a former partner used...

Interesting Op-Ed Re Changing NY's Position on Review of Metadata

David
March 20, 2012 14:29

The op-ed is here. Boiled down, a New York opinion says lawyers shouldn't look for metadata sent from opposing counsel (outside the discovery context, obviously), while the ABA says you can. Sounds like a technical disagreement, but it boils down...The op-ed is here.  Boiled down, a New York...

Lawyers as Plaintiffs in Copyright Suit Against Lexis and Westlaw

David
February 24, 2012 12:57

The story is here. As I understand it, West & Lexis make available briefs, etc., that they somehow acquire (Pacer?). I have used the database and it is a great resource. Lawyers are now bringing a proposed class action suit...The story is here.  As I understand it, West & Lexis make available...

Website domain names for lawyers

David
February 21, 2012 13:21

Each year in PR when I get to advertising, I invariably use made up domain names as examples of what might be improper, or at least make you pause before you used it. One I've used is kickasslawyer.com, and I...Each year in PR when I get to advertising, I invariably use made up domain names as...

Interesting and somewhat heated discussion about office-wide DQ of Public Defender Offices in GA

David
February 20, 2012 15:37

I am not an expert in criminal law ethics, but based upon usual principles (it's almost impossible for a single lawyer to represent multiple defendants in a criminal action and conflicts are imputed), it would seem like the PD office...I am not an expert in criminal law ethics, but based upon usual...