The year saw an increased focus on smart phones and texts as sources of discovery in many areas of litigation. According to partner James M. Boyers, the cost of document collection, review platforms and electronic data review continued its drive downwards as the implications of the 2015 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have become more apparent through Court... Continue Reading...
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Discovery Masters in Indiana’s Commercial Courts
Discovery Masters in Indiana’s Commercial Courts – A Time and Cost Saving Option For Business Litigants The Indiana Commercial Courts pilot project launched in 2016, and the statistics and feedback show that the project is a success. The Commercial Courts’ homepage lists several purposes for the pilot project, including to “allow business and commercial disputes to be resolved with expertise,... Continue Reading...
Continue ReadingTechnology and (the Practice and) Business of Law
Opportunities to use technology to enhance the practice of law abound. However, we think attorneys will not be replaced by computers soon. We see great opportunities for enhanced early case review; more efficient contract assessment and drafting; better intelligence gathering about courts, clients and opponents; and a better understanding of the business of law. Why do we think this? Jim... Continue Reading...
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