Browsing by Subject "Legal ethics"

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    Game On: Ethics and eDiscovery
    (2016-11-11) Cohen, David; Kenney, Jeannine; Stafford, Elizabeth; Hook, Sara Anne
    You will be presented with a hypothetical case involving a series of ethical decisions related to the discovery process. On each decision you will be asked to vote on whether counsel acted ethically or unethically. You vote by marking your game board AND using the red and green colored cards at your place. Following each vote, we will provide you with our interpretation of the correct answer, and the basis for that interpretation. In labeling conduct ethical vs. unethical, we are referring to the ethical rules and guidelines applicable to U.S. licensed attorneys and their delegates – not necessarily what might be considered ethical or unethical in a non-legal context. Just because conduct may not comply with “best practices,” that alone does not make it “unethical” for present purposes For this game, conduct will be considered unethical if it: Violates one or more applicable ethical rules; and/or Violates one or more legal ethics opinions; and/or Would leave a party or its counsel at substantial risk of being sanctioned based on existing rules or case law
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    How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out)
    (2016-10) Hook, Sara Anne
    With all of the changes surrounding social media and email, it's critical to get up to speed on the latest rules, procedures and case law. This full-day, cutting-edge course will walk you through state processes, procedures and the latest case law while equipping you with handy how-to's, sample screen shots, real world examples and shortcuts along the way. Expert attorney faculty, who know the ins and outs of these groundbreaking new forms of evidence, will provide practical tech advice that you can actually understand and start using right away. From email to Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, to YouTube, Pinterest and video surveillance, this comprehensive ESI guide will give you invaluable insight into proven ways for identifying, preserving, producing, admitting and blocking ESI.
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    III. Searching Social Media.
    (2017) Hook, Sara Anne
    Hiring outside help to investigate case facts is not always feasible (or practical). That's when being able to artfully find and examine information yourself becomes crucial. Gain valuable skills to recognize potential smoking guns while locating people, searching social media, gathering background information or analyzing financials. Filled with real-world examples, practical tips and fundamental tools, this full-day program will show you the best ways to obtain, dissect and interpret information from common sources available to you... and recognize key findings. You'll learn time-tested techniques you can start using right away to put yourself steps ahead of your colleagues and ensure your clients are receiving favorable outcomes. By attending this seminar, you will know how to review applicable laws concerning investigation practices to remain in compliance and gain valuable tips for navigating through social media sites to access and obtain necessary information for your case.
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    IV. Effective Exhibits and Courtroom Technology
    (Material in this chapter was taken from various Modules of I470 Litigation Support Systems and Courtroom Presentations, an online course that was developed and team-taught by S.A. Hook and E. Lykins. The content of the course and the course Modules have evolved over time, from 2010 when it was first taught, until its most recent iteration in 2017., 2017) Hook, Sara Anne; Lykins, Elizabeth
    Have you perfected your process of trial preparation into an art of war? Are you getting all you can out of the opportunities witnesses and opposing counsel let slip during trial? Do your juries leave the courtroom wanting to reach the verdict that you've clearly stated you want? Join our panel of seasoned trial lawyers for an engaging day of learning and tactics exchange and take your courtroom presentation skills to the next level of excellence.
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    Legal and Ethical Implications of Social Media
    (2016-05-03) Hook, Sara Anne
    Social media technologies continue to evolve at an increasingly rapid rate and have now replaced email as the preferred method of communication for many. Because of the Rules of Professional Conduct and other doctrines, lawyers need to be especially careful in using social media for client communication, marketing and other law firm functions, as well as handling social media as evidence. And it doesn't stop there: not only might incorrect use of social media end up as a breach of ethical rules, but it also has the potential to communicate a lack of professionalism to the community and damage a case or a client.
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    Oh, Snap! The State of Electronic Discovery Amid the Rise of Snapchat, WhatsApp, Kik and Other Mobile Messaging Apps
    (2016-05) Faklaris, Cori; Hook, Sara Anne
    Move over email – and take a back seat, text messages. Mobile apps such as Snapchat, WhatsApp and Kik Messenger are fast taking the lead role in electronic communications. This social media shift creates new issues in litigation related to electronically stored information just as the 2015 revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure promise to shake up the ever-evolving field of electronic discovery.
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    Oh, Snap! The State of Electronic Discovery Amid the Rise of Snapchat, WhatsApp, Kik, and Other Mobile Messaging Apps
    (2016-10) Faklaris, Cori; Hook, Sara Anne
    Move over email—and take a back seat, text messages. Mobile apps such as Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Kik Messenger are fast taking the lead role in electronic communications. This social media shift creates new issues in litigation related to electronically stored information (ESI) just as the 2015 revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) promise to shake up the ever-evolving field of electronic discovery.
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    Privilege Log 101
    (2017-12-01) Hook, Sara Anne
    Join us for a massive celebration of law and technology with a local twist: E-Discovery Day! This inaugural, full-day program, including multiple hours of CLE, a vendor fair and reception, will feature a judicial panel, in-house perspectives, case law updates, ethics and so much more.
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    VI. Legal Ethics and ESI
    (2017) Hook, Sara Anne
    With all of the changes surrounding social media and email, it's critical to get up to speed on the latest rules, procedures and case law. This full-day, cutting-edge course will walk you through state processes, procedures and the latest case law while equipping you with handy how-to's, sample screen shots, real world examples and shortcuts along the way. Expert attorney faculty, who know the ins and outs of these groundbreaking new forms of evidence, will provide practical tech advice that you can actually understand and start using right away. From email to Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, to YouTube, Pinterest and video surveillance, this comprehensive ESI guide will give you invaluable insight into proven ways for identifying, preserving, producing, admitting and blocking ESI.
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    VIII. Legal Ethics Update
    (2017) Hook, Sara Anne
    New tech tools and solutions now allow a law practice to go paperless naturally, without putting excessive strain on everyday operations. The transition is not without a hurdle or two, however. Find out what types of software and organizational techniques will help you transition without loss of productivity. This practical guide will help you make certain all special attorney record-keeping rules and confidentiality concerns are taken into account. Get the latest efficiency tips for your law office on the go, and save time and money with a more streamlined and environmentally conscious legal practice.