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Courtroom Technology, Jessica Moyeda
Courtroom Technology, Jessica Moyeda
Cornell Law School J.D. Student Research Papers
Courtroom technology, like all technology, will continue to change and, hopefully, improve. Technology can be an amazingly helpful resource, but it is only a tool. As lawyers develop and adapt to changes in technology, they must also remember to make efficient and effective use of these tools, to acquire the necessary training, and remember their obligation to the client.
Cloud Computing, Virtual Law Firms, And The Legal Profession, Dillon Horne
Cloud Computing, Virtual Law Firms, And The Legal Profession, Dillon Horne
Cornell Law School J.D. Student Research Papers
What does the future hold for cloud computing, virtual law firms, and the legal profession? Like so many answers in the legal field, it depends. The increasing costs of storing ever-increasing amounts of information may force firms to turn to housing data off-site through cloud-based services. New technologies, yet unforeseen, may render the cloud obsolete, replaced by a new form of caching materials. Virtual law firms may be looked back at five years from now as an obsolete fad, or the practice might instead become the new normal. Wherever the legal profession ventures, lawyers must do a better job of …
"Out, Damned [Metadata]!", Emily Shaw
"Out, Damned [Metadata]!", Emily Shaw
Cornell Law School J.D. Student Research Papers
We live in exciting times; technology is evolving quickly. The legal profession, however, has a history of begrudging and delayed acceptance of new technology. Attorneys may be slow to learn new tricks, but when it comes to metadata, the usual reactionary behavior could be harmful to clients. It is imperative that attorneys understand the ethical and evidentiary issues that arise when metadata is disclosed, mishandled, discovered, or destroyed. This paper explores these issues and recommends best practices to avoid inadvertent disclosures and ethical violations. The structure of this paper is as follows: first, metadata is defined and explained. Second, I …