Legal Management

June/July 2009
Volume 28, Number 5

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Table of Contents

Feature Articles

COVER STORY
Surviving the Perfect E-Discovery Storm
As the challenges of electronic data discovery increase, legal administrators increasingly are being asked to “steer the ship” by managing the complex process and cutting related costs.
BY CANAAN E. HIMMELBAUM AND LEYDA F. MATA

No Fear: Using Vital In-House E-Discovery Technology 
Legal administrators should take the lead in easing their firms into the use of vital in-house e-discovery technology, which is now easier to manage than ever before.
BY RICK CLARK

Converging Your Document Technologies
A comprehensive, integrated document and records program promotes legal compliance, lowers liability risk, improves client service and reduces costs.
BY STEPHEN COLE AND KEVIN HAUSMANN

For the Record
Best practices for e-mail retention and archiving – implemented with e-discovery in mind – will ensure law offices capture critical records efficiently.
BY WILLIAM TOLSON

Bye-Bye Black Marker
Electronic redaction of key documents streamlines the time-intensive process and minimizes errors and the risks of revealing confidential information.
BY CHRISTINE MUSIL

Technology and “Try vs. Settle” Decisions
Evidence lifecycle management provides a validated framework for bridging the gap between information management and electronic data discovery.
By BRUCE A. RADKE AND STEVE LILLEY

From the Outside Looking In
Should your firm utilize an internal IT team or outsource its IT management function?
By HEINAN LANDA

CASE STUDY
User-Friendly Dictation
Kentucky-based Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney employs a Web-based digital dictation management system to increase productivity and support forward-thinking policies.
BY PHILLIP M. MOLONEY, ESQ.

Columns and Departments

To the Point
High Tech, High Caution
BY JOHN DELAVAN

Up Front
Practical News & Perspectives

Think Tank
Battle for Bandwidth: Administrators Debate Radio Streaming in the Office

Best Practices
Tech Troubleshooting: Ten Tips for Addressing Your Firm’s IT Challenges 
BY JUDYE CARTER REYNOLDS

LawBiz Coach®
Trim Fat, Not Muscle: Administrators Play Key Role in Client
Relationship Management
BY ED POLL

Big Ideas
Silver Linings: Cloud Computing Changes the Landscape of IT Services 
BY HEINAN LANDA

Off the Shelf
New Products for Law Firms

ALA Update
News from Your Association

Quick Connect
Legal Management Advertiser Information 

Final Thoughts
Humble Beginnings
BY SHAWNNA CHILDRESS

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