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Does Automation Diminish Our Basic Skills?

Pilot Patrick Smith has another interesting article on cockpit automation and flight safety, something this blog has considered before. Has automation reduced pilots’ basic “stick and rudder” skills?  His answer:  “Probably, yes.” But the more interesting discussion is how automation … Continue reading

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A Little Perspective On Technology

Forty years ago, the most advanced piece of technology in a law office — or most any office — was an electric typewriter.  That’s a useful anchor when contemplating whether to buy an iPad now or wait for the next … Continue reading

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Presenting on Ethics and E-Discovery at U.S. Open

(updated) I’ll be presenting at the U.S. Open golf tournament today.  The topic is ethics and electronic discovery.  My thesis is that lawyers need to adapt in two ways in the age of electronic discovery: Better understand technology, because evidence … Continue reading

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Why Process Improvement Should Matter To All Lawyers

One thing is now clear: for serial litigants, developing efficient processes for handling e-discovery is critical. Joan Goodchild at Computerworld sings a common refrain heard at the The Sedona Conference Institute e-discovery conference I attended last week: NBC Universal is … Continue reading

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Back From The Sedona Conference On E-Discovery

I apologize for the dearth of recent posts. I was traveling last week to attend the Fourth Annual Getting Ahead of the eDiscovery Curve Program presented by The Sedona Conference Institute. I had the honor of sharing notes with dozens … Continue reading

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