Here's a general story addressing the pros and cons of going tech at trial. Click on the link for more.
Here is a techno tip for redacting stuff out of your PDF docs (eg., covering it up so noone can peel back the sticky note or put the document up to the light and see what was written/typed underneath it). Useful in redacting stuff for others, to include attorneys and jurors; not to mention covering up confidential information. Recent decision by COA regarding inadvertent disclosure of information under HIPAA should remind us all that the information is "personal" (especially to the "person" affected).
Click HERE and HERE for two Kentucky decisions talking about HIPAA disclosures. A gentle reminder not to read these cases as minimizing legal exposure as opposed to increasing ethical responsibility and accountability.
Click on the heading for his entire "how to" post.
This article will continue our previous discussion of the digital revolution in the legal environment. Every revolution has hinged on the ability of communications to remain confidential. Imagine how different the Revolutionary War would have been had the British been privy to sensitive information concerning the movement of the colonies’ army. Of course, the solutions to protecting such information have evolved in current times just as methods of warfare have changed with the times, but the main goal of hiding sensitive information remains. In the legal world, this is most often seen in litigation discovery through the redaction of documents.
The changes to the state's retirement system are encouraging experienced public servants take a leap. One judge, one prosecutor, and one public defender.
First, Judge Morris is retiring and going for senior status at age 67.
Second, Carol Cobb, assistant Commonwealth's attorney, is retiring at age 63.
Third, Bette Niemi, public defender, is retiring at age 57.
Other lawyers in the news recently include Stan Lee being ousted as GOP whip:
And Greg Stumbo becomes the new Speaker of the House as reported in Blue Grass Politics Blog:
From the Courier Journal: