Agenda: May/June 2012

COVER STORY

Remote Computing Unleashes Legal Pros From the Office

The legal industry redefines workspace with the explosion of secure mobile devices and safe cloud computing, writes LTN magazine's Editor-in-Chief Monica Bay.

Back to the Future

To accommodate flexible work schedules, American Express remodels its general counsel floor with a vibrant '60s vibe.

The Hunger Games

As digital dominates, publishers consolidate and insist on licensing.

Fighting Words

Judge Andrew Peck's predictive coding decision upheld in plaintiffs' appeal.

Troll Chases EDD Vendors

Catalyst's John Tredennick rallies co-defendants to fight patent troll.

The New Digital Pirates?

In a copyright battle over digitized content, academic publishers have gone after librarians and college professors in federal courts in Georgia, New York, and California.

Executive Suite

Hires & Investments

Briefings

Launches & Upgrades

Unexpected Marriage

Cleveland firms share secrets on successful partnerships between IT and marketing.

Hacktivism Gains Momentum

Law firms are becoming the cyber-targets of social activists.

Compare & Contrast: File Synchronization Products & Services

Compare & Contrast: File Synchronization Products & Services

THE MOBILE LAWYER: Scribe by Night

On the road, it's 2 a.m., and you need a transcription? There are several options for fast, accurate, and inexpensive service.

VIDEOCONFERENCING: The Hi-Def Court

High-definition videoconferencing is maturing as a crucial, reliable courtroom tool, especially in criminal matters.

FUTURE TENSE: Big Data Meets BigLaw

Will algorithms be able to predict trial outcomes?

RESEARCH & LIBRARIES: Search on the Cheap

TLO online investigative services offers inexpensive but comprehensive public records research.

RESEARCH & LIBRARIES: Here Come Apps

Legal librarians struggle to stretch budgets in the new digital age.

COMMUNIQUÉ: Child's Play

E-discovery teams should follow the lead of elementary school students and cooperate with opponents.

BALL IN YOUR COURT: 10 Bonehead Mistakes That Can Kill an EDD Search

Search will ever be a battle between recall and precision, writes Computer Forensics and E-Discovery Special Master Craig Ball, but avoiding bonehead mistakes limits e-discovery casualties.

BEST PRACTICES: Fractional Equations

Investing in timeshare staffing can help your organization get the best talent, while controlling quality and costs.

TEST DRIVE: TruConnect MiFi to Get Online When You're on the Go

With TruConnect MiFi, you can get online easily - and on the cheap - when you're away from the office.

TEST DRIVE: Get Smart

ALM's Smart Litigator puts a new face on case research, analysis, and news from New York and New Jersey.

WEB WATCH: Now Seaworthy?

Bloomberg Law's acquisition and integration of BNA provides the polish needed to race against the giants.

PARADIGM SHIFT: Place Your Bets

Speculating on the outcome of U.S. Supreme Court cases.