Smartphone data more important in litigation

VSB task force proposes criminal discovery reforms

By Peter Vieth
Published: November 5, 2012
Tags: Criminal, Discovery, Virginia State Bar

A proposal to expand the minimum requirements for discovery in Virginia criminal cases is open for comment at the Virginia State Bar. Many criminal defense lawyers have argued for years prosecutors should have to share more of their information in criminal cases. Many prosecutors say the law is adequate as it is. The changes offered [...]

Law firm tech experts can do the hand-holding

By Deborah Elkins
Published: August 13, 2012
Tags: Discovery, Technology

A client may tremble with fear or fume with annoyance when asked to produce electronic data. It’s up to the legal support team to talk the client down from the ledge. Planning is key, whether a law firm is using its in-house e-discovery staff to collect a client’s data or turning to an outside vendor. [...]

E-Discovery Channels: New business models emerge for handling data

By Peter Vieth
Published: August 13, 2012
Tags: Discovery, Technology

The buffet choices are growing at the e-discovery cafeteria. As more corporate clients face expensive, complicated and time-consuming electronic discovery battles, their lawyers are coming up with a variety of options to get the job done. Virginia lawyers are in the thick of it, with firms forming their own e-discovery practice groups, establishing separate affiliates [...]