Posts Tagged ‘records management’
6 Things Court Reporters Wish You Would Do to Improve the Deposition Record
Everyone in the room wants a deposition to go smoothly. It’s more productive for you, less stressful for the witnesses, and easier for the court reporters to get the job done. However, you may be unaware of simple things you can do to facilitate making a good record and increase both clarity and efficiency. Here are six things your court reporter wishes you’d do.
Read MoreCybersecurity: have you checked your service providers?
Cybersecurity is only as strong as your weakest link. No matter how well you shore up your firm or corporate legal department, you can still become vulnerable through a vendor.
Read MoreImputed Disqualification: Challenges of Suing Former Clients
This case specifically highlights the importance of conflict checks before beginning litigation. Section leaders from the Ethics & Professionalism Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation warn that this is an issue that needs to be explored with the client at the very outset.
Read MoreTermination of Representation and the Retention of Files
A court ruling recently solidified the majority perspective that attorneys have an ethical duty to turn over and surrender their entire file to clients upon termination of representation. It is important for litigators to be cautious and aware of their individual jurisdiction’s interpretation of Model Rule 1.16 to avoid sanctions.
Read MoreCommunications Between Clients and Adversaries May Cause Ethical Dilemmas
Copying clients on emails sent to opposing counsel, whether through “cc” or “bcc” commands, may have serious consequences affecting attorney client privileges. While communicating with parties is necessary for driving litigation forward, lawyers must adopt responsible email strategies to avoid breaching attorney-client privileges.
Read MoreThis Is How to Competently Operate Cloud Computing Systems
ABA Model Rule 1.1 states that a lawyer is obliged to provide competent representation through the appropriate legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation — but how does this apply in a world of changing technological developments?
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