Archive for November, 2009
23 Concordance Training Tips, Tricks & Advice
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Concordance, Databases on November 30, 2009
LexisNexis’ Concordance is one of the most popular applications in litigation, and an excellent tool for document & discovery review. As a Concordance Certified Software Administrator (CCSA), I have had the unique opportunity to work with end-users, database administrators and “power users.” Over the years one thing is always constant – one of us is never as smart as all of us. The ability to share our knowledge, in addition to our mistakes and shortcomings, can assist in developing the most honed skill set. The 23 Concordance tips, tricks and advice are techniques and concepts that I’ve recognized over the years, and hopefully a few of them will be helpful no matter what your skill level. Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in General on November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are enjoying this holiday weekend with family or friends. For most litigators, litigation support, IT professionals and vendors, our jobs and projects are rarely ever capable of being put totally on “hold.” Between checking your Blackberry or iPhone and carving the turkey, I hope you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy good food, company, football and a gentle start to the Winter months. This holiday season I am quite thankful for my wonderful, supportive and understanding family & close friends, co-workers, colleagues and the thousands who visit my blog each month. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and God bless!
E-discovery in the United Kingdom: How A Proposed Law Could Change it All
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in E-discovery, Strategy on November 24, 2009
Telegraph Media Group Limited’s London publication The Telegraph has reported a proposed major alteration in a citizen’s level of privacy in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, this will inevitably become a major e-discovery issue within the British legal system. The Telegraph reported that the English State intends to to ’spy’ on every phone call, email and web search their citizens conduct. Aside from the obvious, and exceptionally landmark privacy issues, the amount of data the government would have access to within the discovery process is monumental. This potential law could have very serious implications on not only the e-discovery process, but also the practice of law within the United Kingdom and abroad. Read the rest of this entry »
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