Ditch Infrastructure to Focus on Profit-Making IT
I recently proposed a portfolio approach to evaluating law firm IT and KM projects, suggesting a focus on initiatives that increase profits. Two innovative actions by large UK law firm…
Computers as Lawyers?
In July I wrote a post titled Computers Pick Outside Counsel Better than People Do, reporting on a NY Times article. The article’s broader point was that computers often decide…
Onshore v Offshore Pivot Point – Part II
In my prior post, I summarized two recent articles about discovery document review: DuPont’s going offshore and BigLaw’s move to contract lawyers. Which is better – onshore or offshore review? …
Onshore v Offshore Pivot Point – Part I
The current costly approach to e-discovery document review is not sustainable. I’ve often suggested that offshore lawyers are a cost reducing option. At last, we have a public instance of…
Welcome to IT and KM Budget Season
At many law firms, it’s budget time of year. IT and KM managers need to make their best cases for proposed spending. If your boss asks about ROI, consider showing…
In-House E-Discovery Attorneys
In June I wrote about the emerging position of EED attorneys in law firms. Corporations are also creating such positions. Discovery Trailblazers in InsideCounsel (Aug 2006) reports that many large…
New Legal Technology Blog
Long-time legal technology consultant Ross Kodner has started a blog. Ross Ipsa Loquitur Blog is a clever name for Ross’ blog, which covers a range of legal tech issues. Early…
Roundup (9/1/06)
In this roundup, items on outsourcing, e-discovery, alternative billing, practice group management, and law firm IT infrastructure. Outsourcing A case in point in Business Line (from The Hindu in India)…
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