More trial attorneys use computers
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Trial attorneys can make very effective use of computers at all stages of the litigation process. At the start of a case, various data base programs will help organize documents. Once the case is in discovery, there are programs to store, index and write notes on deposition transcripts. As the trial date approaches, a data base can be employed for exhibit and witness lists. Once in the courtroom, the attorney can review documents and data on witnesses and prepare for cross-examinations on a laptop computer, and at the end of the process will have access to all data necessary for the closing statement.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Specialized data bases desirable
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Data base programs can be useful for evidence management. Some programs written especially for this task include Inmagic and Summation II; general flat-file or relational data base programs can also be used. Separate data bases can be created to manage documents, depositions, interrogatories, business transactions, pleadings, pretrial exhibits and various logs, lists and reminders. Because of the costs, data bases should only be implemented when it is clear that they will be useful in a trial or settlement.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Technology is changing how law firms relate to in-house counsel
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Technology can enhance the relationship between a corporate law department and outside counsel by making information exchange much faster and easier. Corporate law departments will discover that the technical aspects of their relationship with outside counsel are much easier when they have an automated system for tracking outside counsel expenses and and a case management system which includes docketing. The case management system can also integrate work flow and eliminate duplicated effort.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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