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Predictive Coding Helps Companies Reduce Discovery Costs
March 11, 2013
Without doubt, Judge Peck ushered in the next generation of e-discovery search and review. In the months since his decision,...
March 11, 2013
Without doubt, Judge Peck ushered in the next generation of e-discovery search and review. In the months since his decision,...
AAA Offers Online Clause-Drafting Tool
March 11, 2013
It has long been broadly agreed that the most effective target for education and training in ADR is the lawyers who draft the deals. Drafting a dispute resolution clause as an elegant risk allocation is surely the Holy Grail of commercial deals. Model clauses are promulgated by many ADR organizations, but inept and hoary arbitration and forum selection provisions continue to be cut-and-pasted, to the dismay of litigators and the chagrin of their clients, who realize too late, once the train has hit them,...
March 11, 2013
It has long been broadly agreed that the most effective target for education and training in ADR is the lawyers who draft the deals. Drafting a dispute resolution clause as an elegant risk allocation is surely the Holy Grail of commercial deals. Model clauses are promulgated by many ADR organizations, but inept and hoary arbitration and forum selection provisions continue to be cut-and-pasted, to the dismay of litigators and the chagrin of their clients, who realize too late, once the train has hit them,...
Former Client Disputes Arbitration Decision Awarding $3M in Attorney Fees
March 11, 2013
On January 29th, a unique case was filed in Dallas County. In Parallel Networks, Inc. v. Jenner & Block, LLP, a former client of the law firm filed a motion to vacate an arbitral award of $3 million in attorney fees. In the case, Jenner & Block represented Parallel Networks on a contingency fee basis in a lawsuit against Oracle. After losing a motion for summary judgment, the law firm reportedly determined that Parallel Networks was unlikely to win a large financial award and withdrew...
March 11, 2013
On January 29th, a unique case was filed in Dallas County. In Parallel Networks, Inc. v. Jenner & Block, LLP, a former client of the law firm filed a motion to vacate an arbitral award of $3 million in attorney fees. In the case, Jenner & Block represented Parallel Networks on a contingency fee basis in a lawsuit against Oracle. After losing a motion for summary judgment, the law firm reportedly determined that Parallel Networks was unlikely to win a large financial award and withdrew...
Style Wars
March 11, 2013
Interesting ripples on the interweb about mediator ‘styles’ – (see the LinkedIn group ‘ADR, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Exchange’). One discussion thread was prompted by a nice ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ question: can a mediator have any style or does the style vary from situation to situation? The discussion has ranged from styles to models, with some fascinating contributions from practitioners, experienced and not. The topic must be in the zeitgeist, because two journals...
March 11, 2013
Interesting ripples on the interweb about mediator ‘styles’ – (see the LinkedIn group ‘ADR, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Exchange’). One discussion thread was prompted by a nice ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ question: can a mediator have any style or does the style vary from situation to situation? The discussion has ranged from styles to models, with some fascinating contributions from practitioners, experienced and not. The topic must be in the zeitgeist, because two journals...
Google+ for Businesses
March 10, 2013
This post has two parts. Part one is an inforgraphic that my colleague, Stephen Fairley, shared on The Rainmaker Blog that explains 7 benefits Google+ provides for business. Part two is a video that explains the benefits of using Google+ instead of Facebook. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses. Although I would counter, using both gets your business out in social media more fully, which translates into more business. Fairley states: "Google+ is one of those social media...
March 10, 2013
This post has two parts. Part one is an inforgraphic that my colleague, Stephen Fairley, shared on The Rainmaker Blog that explains 7 benefits Google+ provides for business. Part two is a video that explains the benefits of using Google+ instead of Facebook. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses. Although I would counter, using both gets your business out in social media more fully, which translates into more business. Fairley states: "Google+ is one of those social media...
Solving Systems of Linear Equations One Step at a Time
March 10, 2013
In our previous post about expanding step-by-step solutions, we introduced a revamped equation solver. I’m proud to say that it has now been extended to solve systems of linear equations. In addition, you have four different methods to choose from when looking for a solution! These methods are elimination, substitution, Gaussian elimination, and Cramer’s rule. Let’s look at x + y = 5, x – y = 1 to see all four methods in action.
March 10, 2013
In our previous post about expanding step-by-step solutions, we introduced a revamped equation solver. I’m proud to say that it has now been extended to solve systems of linear equations. In addition, you have four different methods to choose from when looking for a solution! These methods are elimination, substitution, Gaussian elimination, and Cramer’s rule. Let’s look at x + y = 5, x – y = 1 to see all four methods in action.
Research Projects on Google App Engine
March 10, 2013
Last spring Google University Relations announced an open call for proposals for Google App Engine Research Awards. We invited...
March 10, 2013
Last spring Google University Relations announced an open call for proposals for Google App Engine Research Awards. We invited...
Building Owner Can’t Discover Identity of Tenant Who Writes Bashing Yelp Review
March 10, 2013
Battles over online anonymity aren't new, and we've made a lot of progress clarifying the legal rules. Usually, when a plaintiff sues an unknown defendant (called a "Doe"), the court requires the plaintiff to show that its case has some merit before issuing a subpoena to identify the defendant (sometimes called an "unmasking subpoena"). This judicial review balances the plaintiffs' rights to pursue unknown defendants against the potentially significant consequences of unmasking, including the possibility...
March 10, 2013
Battles over online anonymity aren't new, and we've made a lot of progress clarifying the legal rules. Usually, when a plaintiff sues an unknown defendant (called a "Doe"), the court requires the plaintiff to show that its case has some merit before issuing a subpoena to identify the defendant (sometimes called an "unmasking subpoena"). This judicial review balances the plaintiffs' rights to pursue unknown defendants against the potentially significant consequences of unmasking, including the possibility...
Are lawyers and law firms missing the boat on the value of Facebook?
March 9, 2013
I got into a discussion this week with Emma Durand-Wood (@emmaewood) of Stem Legal on the value of Facebook for a lawyer’s business development efforts. Wood, referencing a situation where her husband was looking for a niche business lawyer, blogged about where clients go when seeking a lawyer. Her point was that lawyers ought develop a presence where it matters — and I don’t disagree with that. Her husband didn’t have a referral source so felt compelled to go online to begin his search. What...
March 9, 2013
I got into a discussion this week with Emma Durand-Wood (@emmaewood) of Stem Legal on the value of Facebook for a lawyer’s business development efforts. Wood, referencing a situation where her husband was looking for a niche business lawyer, blogged about where clients go when seeking a lawyer. Her point was that lawyers ought develop a presence where it matters — and I don’t disagree with that. Her husband didn’t have a referral source so felt compelled to go online to begin his search. What...
How to: Share a Location
March 9, 2013
Mrs. The Droid Lawyer was talking with a friend today who was travelling to a location. The friend didn’t know where to go, and Mrs....
March 9, 2013
Mrs. The Droid Lawyer was talking with a friend today who was travelling to a location. The friend didn’t know where to go, and Mrs....
