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Attorneys as Technologists
As the founder of the Electronic Discovery and Data Management practice group at Troutman Sanders, I've spent a lot of time advising clients on the efficient management, production, and use of electronically stored information (ESI) in litigation. With the continued growth in the volume of ESI involved in even the smallest of matters, we made a big decision ' to create Troutman Sanders eMerge, a wholly owned subsidiary of the firm dedicated to consulting, project management, and technology services related to ESI in litigation and internal/governmental investigations.
The decision to separate the group in this way required a great deal of thought and effort. We had to ask ourselves: 'How can we continue to offer strategic legal advice on e-discovery while also leveraging the tremendous technological advancements in the space?' We recognized that achieving this would require talented staff immersed in the legal and technical issues ' and the software ' of e-discovery on a regular basis. These are the types of factors law firms should consider when developing e-discovery solutions. For eMerge, this meant leveraging the talents of our team to create a viable business centered on e-discovery and the management of ESI.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.