In This Issue: January 2008 / Cover Story

EDD Showcase

e-Speak

Remember the book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, by John Gray? Its subtitle was "A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships."

LegalTech New York

In its 27th year, LTNY 2008 offers seminars, exhibits, networking & parties!

Editor's Note

Ten years ago, I took a deep breath, packed my dog and cat into my navy blue Ford Focus station wagon, and drove every icy inch of Interstate 80, from the Bay Bridge to the GWB.

EDD Showcase: Lost in Translation

When e-discovery involves processing documents in multiple languages, quagmires emerge.

EDD Showcase: State-Side Patchwork

Not all 50 states are in sync with federal rules.

EDD Showcase: Discovery Overload

With billions of files, old protocols no longer work.

EDD Showcase: Beyond Privacy

As e-discovery goes global, the hunt for evidence gets more complicated.

EDD Showcase: Locked Down?

If redacted files aren't properly secured, your firm could be susceptible to big money sanctions. It's surprising how many lawyers are vulnerable.

EDD Showcase: Beyond English

When e-discovery involves multiple languages, processing data becomes very complicated.

EDD Showcase: In Search of Sanity

Paralegals can help attorneys set reasonable procedures for handling massive productions.

Security: Criminal Intent?

Departing network administrators can pose real threats to your firm.

Second Opinions: Vista Battle Scars

Not everyone is embracing Microsoft's new OS.

Ball In Your Court: Crystal Ball

17 predictions about the future of e-discovery conferences.

IT @ FENWICK & WEST: Expediting Extranets

A new extranet is automatically established when a new matter is opened.

Web Watch: Top Five Sites of 2007

From lawyer reviews to case data, the most influential sites of the year.

Up Close: Kay Streitz

Senior litigation technology specialist, Bingham McCutchen

Technology on Trial: Repeatable Defense

Orrick creates tactical templates for asbestos litigation.

Test Drive: Paper-free Newspapers

Environmentally friendly Kindle just may change your reading habits.

Reader Rebuttal: Be the Translator

Litigation support professionals can unite disparate players into a team.

Green Law: Debunking Myths

Trapped at a cocktail party with skeptics? Here's some ammunition.