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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.
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.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.