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LTNY 2009: Day One in Review

Law.com

When you see the vendors displaying their products and services at LegalTech New York, Law.com's Legal Technology editor Sean Doherty suggests you ask, "What can you do for me?" You're all looking for business, so don't hesitate to tell them your needs. They listen and innovate.

The Corner Office

The Corner OfficeI used to peruse the yellow pages and watch late-night television in the not-so-prime-time channels to get some tips on how to, and not to, market a law practice. But the times have changed. Now I monitor online services like Avvo and study marketing videos with Gerry Oginski's video marketing tips at hand.

Keep Data Safe in a Wild World

Legal Times

Viruses and spyware lurk. Your client's secrets can zoom out of your law office on cyberwings. And BlackBerrys, iPhones and thumb drives can all go missing. What are lawyers to do? Legal Times talks data security with the head of Optimal Networks, a full-service IT provider.

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LegalTech New York 2009 Blogs On

Law.com

The first day of LegalTech New York is typically the most hectic, as vendors and visitors scramble. But what happens when a major conference falls in the middle of the biggest wave of lawyer layoffs in recent history? Still pretty crowded, say the twitterati. Read early coverage from bloggers.

Social Media Going to Court

The National Law Journal

Now more than in the past, a much wider sphere of influence affects a potential jury pool. Effective media analysis must encompass not only the Internet but also social media. Such in-depth study is the newest tool to inform formal jury research and modern trial practice.

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Insecurities in Secure Remote Access

Special to Law.com

A vulnerability in virtual private networks using secure socket layer encryption can allow a hacker to take over a computer via an ActiveX control. Brian Dykstra grilled Mike Zusman of Intrepidus Group to uncover this little-known weakness in a common corporate security tool.

Law Schools Break Out the Books on EDD

Law Technology News

Law schools are awakening to a fact known to all practicing electronic data discovery specialists: trained graduates are needed. They're in a position to bridge the EDD knowledge gap, providing students with a competitive advantage in classes that can be taught at little or no cost.

VoIP Company in Trademark Infringement Suit

Daily Business Review

MagicJack's infomercials promise consumers they can save hundreds of dollars a year with their little device for making VoIP calls. Although the company has grown fast, it is now fighting back against critics who railed against it for "spying" and using "built-in advertisements."

Pitfalls of Runaway E-Discovery Requests

Fulton County Daily Report

The quest to examine all ESI and pursue discovery sanctions often leads to runaway litigation costs. A lawsuit's true merits don't justify engaging in every EDD process available, says Morris Manning litigation partner Larry H. Kunin. Three scenarios illustrate his point.