Archive for April, 2009
LexisNexis CaseMap 8 – New Features for Litigation Support
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Case theory development, Litigation Support, Software on April 23, 2009
I have been an avid supporter of CaseMap since it’s first version as a flagship CaseSoft Inc. product. CaseMap is a software application that enables an attorney (or an entire trial team) to coordinate the strategic, issue, document and research facets of every case from within one central location. There have been several new features added to their recent release of version 8 – but do they add substantive value or are they just modifications? Read the rest of this entry »
Windows Vista & Metadata: What does this mean for the average user or a law firm?
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in E-discovery on April 22, 2009
Metadata will forever be a fact of life – digital files will leave a footprint in more than one way. Metadata, classically defined as the, “data about data,” is content that describes certain automatic or prompted aspects, facets, or details of information stored on the computer system. For example, when you create a document in Microsoft Word or a spreadsheet in Excel, metadata is gathered and profiled within the file properties. Information such as the author of the content, number of revisions, create/edit/modified dates and other metrics can often be found in a document’s metadata. How has the concept of metadata changed in Microsoft Windows Vista or Office 2007? Read the rest of this entry »
Trial Graphics: 7 Ways to Draw a Timeline
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Graphics, Software, Timelines, Trial Presentation, Trial graphics on April 7, 2009
A timeline can be a clarifying force within any case. How the facts evolved, represented in a visual form over a specific time frame, can assist a Judge, Jury or Mediator/Arbitrator in understanding why the parties are seeking a resolution. Contrary to popular belief, the only requirement of a timeline is that it be easy to understand. But, how do we actually create a timeline and what software can be used to accomplish this endeavor? There are 7 solutions, each with their own pros and cons, which can satisfy the need in a, well, timely fashion. Read the rest of this entry »
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