Court Says Copyrights Apply for Free Software

August 20, 2008

A federal appeals court ruled that software developers who give away the programming code to open source projects can sue for copyright infringement. Programmers must credit the original authors and release modifications, a cycle that's critical for free software to keep improving.

Webinars a Tool You Can’t Afford to Ignore

August 20, 2008

Think back to the last seminar you attended. A Webinar is really the same only in a virtual sense. Many business organizations use Webinars to replace in-person events and, as a result, these presentations have become the number one way to develop new business leads online.

Can MacPac 10 Generate Better Documents?

August 20, 2008

Legal MacPac 10 promises template and macro functionality for Microsoft Word. Legal Technology editor Sean Doherty looks at how well it helps lawyers create and manage users, practice groups and firmwide content with conditional formatting like a document assembly application.

Chadbourne & Parke Takes Green Initiative

August 20, 2008

With an infusion of "green business" lawyers, Chadbourne & Parke looked to strengthen the firm's environmental responsibility. Its Green Initiative meant recycling bins at desks, double-sided printing, Energy Star-rated equipment and environmentally conscious vendor selection.

Staking a Claim in a Virtual World

August 20, 2008

Virtual worlds mean more than slipping into the persona of an avatar. The business lawyer who ignores the potential impact of virtual reality on global commerce is like the lawyer who, 15 years ago, ignored the Internet's potential to transform business and life as we know it.

Survey: CI on the Rise at Firm Libraries

August 20, 2008

Each year, The 's annual survey of law firm libraries highlights the challenges librarians have faced over the past year. They have seen the nature of their work evolve; many now spend as much time assisting with competitive intelligence as with legal research.

Black Hat 2008 Aftermath

August 20, 2008

The Black Hat 2008 conference was full of up-to-the-minute information on computer security research and vulnerabilities. Consultants Brian Dykstra and Keith Jones look at the news and events from the show, including zero-day exploits and DNS and VPN insecurities.

E-Discovery Goes to Criminal Court

August 20, 2008

The sheer size of e-discovery is a symptom of the proliferation of data in the digital era. To avoid drowning in a sea of information, put technical experts in teams to help with the initial organization and ongoing interaction of information and materials required at trial.

Remote Testimony Faces a New Hurdle

August 19, 2008

The videoconferencing situation in bears examination. A tech-savvy U.S. litigator meets the challenge of a New Zealand witness who can't travel with remote testimony. But will New Zealand law prevent trial technology from saving the day?

Computer Issues When Key Personnel Defect

August 19, 2008

In , key evidence against an employee came from his computer. According to GC Leonard Deutchman, forensic acquisition and computer data analysis lies at the heart of determining whether to file a complaint, and proving a case.

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