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Cutting Out Privacy in the Office
New York Law Journal

Private communications at work may be a thing of the past, even if the communications are personal matters conveyed via a personal e-mail account. Kelly Talcott examines recent court decisions that weighed whether an employee has a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding electronic communications.

Stay Informed: It's Really Rather Simple
Law Technology News

Lawyers have used current-events tools from Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis to monitor case law, statutes, regulations, even client activity. David Whelan writes that there's an easier way, using Really Simple Syndication tools that are pervasive on Web sites and in databases where information is updated frequently.

The Dangers of Virtual Cocktail Parties
Special to Law.com

Most attorneys are familiar with this scenario: You're at a social event and someone asks you what he should do in a certain legal situation. Do you answer? And if you do, how can you protect yourself from legal fallout? That conundrum has now moved online, as more attorneys participate in social networking sites.

Opening Doors to EU Data
New York Law Journal

When discovery requirements of U.S. litigation challenge the European Union's data protection laws, the EU laws can substantially restrict the "processing" of personal data. For discovery to ensue, says DLA Piper senior privacy counselor David Bender, an out-of-the-box solution may be required.

To Get Noticed Online, Blow Your Horn
Law Technology News

Getting noticed on the Internet takes more than just putting up a Web site. With that in mind, attorney Robert Ambrogi reviews some interactive sites that allow attorneys to post favorable decisions and profiles. He also recommends sites worthy of bookmarking to help keep you informed and on top of your contracts.

Allen C. Turner, Esq.