Talking heads speak up; dictating legal matters still has many proponents, even in this high-tech age

Article Abstract:

Some of the arguments of the fans of dictaphones remaining are discussed. Included are dictating being faster than typing and that talking through an argument sharpens lawyers' ability to think and talk on their feet. Voice recognition software is also discussed.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Office Machinery Manufacturing, Dictating Machines, Equipment and supplies, Law offices

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Staking out a detective

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The use of private investigators by lawyers in trial practice is discussed. Risks include having the client represented by the opposing side sue for invasion of privacy when the investigator goes beyond the bounds of appropriate behavior.

Trial practice, Private investigators

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Changing shifts

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Flexibility is the theme of new working arrangements, and these include telecommuting, flexible work hours, part time employment, job sharing and independent contracting. The law has had to struggle to keep up with all these changes, and questions include who in entitled to benefits, what constitutes a workplace and how the employer-employee relationship is defined. Flextime issues have made an appearance in various employee lawsuits.

Interpretation and construction, Labor law, Flexible work hours, Flexible hours

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