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Some security measures are as simple as physically destroying old hardware. (i.e., Like smashing a cd with a hammer or drilling holes in a hard drive.) Others require ongoing monitoring and secure...

What is the lawyer's obligation with respect to information that is protected under the attorney-client privilege?The lawyer's obligation is to not disclose the information unless waived by the...

Part I - THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE - What is the attorney-client privilege? The attorney-client privilege is the law that protects communications between a client and his attorney and maintains...

How with electronic communications is the attorney-client privilege breached?As we can surmise, even an inadvertent disclosure can at best lead to embarrassment for the client and at worse criminal...

Electronic communications are easily sent to the wrong person. Information not intended for the recipient can be in advertently and unknowingly broadcasted. This subject is of critical importance to...

With the continuing increase in energy prices, the demand for products from companies such as Schlumberger Ltd. has also increased. Schlumberger is the world's largest oil services company and has recently reported that its second-quarter profit rose 47%. Net profit for the Houston-based company rose to $1.26 billion, or $1.02 cents per diluted share, from $857 million, or 69 cents, a year...

I'm reading Mark and Brooks post about the power of the LISTSERV. They are the IB firm from Austin. I have to agree with them about us basically agreeing and their post correctly analyzed my earlier posts. Basically a LISTSERV is a great idea because of the point Mark and Brooks make about the best and brightest plaintiff lawyers brainstorming, mentoring and cogitating about the law. But not the...

It isn't unusual for people come to me asking for a conference to discuss their case; even after they have hired another attorney. And that's okay. I don't mind taking time to talk with them. We get to know each other and being informed is very important. I appreciate that as a lawyer I have experience that they don't have. And that they have only one chance to do it right. Some people realize...

Lawyers live a life in the public eye but not as a matter of choice. In many instances the work we do is public, even though we seek no publicity, only justice for our clients. The risks lawyers can be exposed to are too numerous for this post. Some lawyers regularly come into contact with unsavory characters. Others by the misconception created by Madison Avenue and large corporations believe...

I've been issued a challenge and I take it up. Ah, a quote from Harry Philo and an alleged challenge to my abilities to blawg around a quote. The only thing better would be to be climbing or sitting for a gin with Ed.The Challenge is how would I blog using this quote?BLAWG: Harry M. Philo was quoted as saying: "Trial lawyers must accept the challenge to resolve the contradictions in the system...

Red Sox versus the Yankees - the ultimate courtroom drama. Once again there is proof in the pudding that even God is a Red Sox fan. There is near overwhelming evidence that Pope Benedict XVI is a Red Sox fan. While the Yankees lament yet another kink in their armor, there is little disagreement that Pee-Bee is a member of the Red Sox Nation. With the Pope scheduled to say holy mass at Yankee...

Learn how to recognize some of the more popular lending schemes that amount to nothing more than fraud. If you've got mortgage problems don't compound them by taking the bait on another flavor of financial chicanary that can lead to a worse situation. There are several short video clips on YouTube explaining various forms of fraud being perpetrated on unsuspecting home owners with mortgage...

What's right is not always what is fair. I'm really not feeling the LOVE. Big brother is listening! Or, so warned Orwell of the society of 1984. Like the Mayor in Any Given Sunday, let me show you the love. I love the power of the LISTSERV. I would be blood brothers with a Plaintiffs' LISTSERV if it could bleed. But it can't, won't and doesn't. In Iowa our trial lawyers association is one of...

Another trial tip from Steve Lombardi. Civil trial practice is challenging and direction that opens informational doors can be something well worth listening too.Let's say you've got a case involving medical devices and it's a contraption you've never seen or heard about. What can you do to become educated about it and about how it has tested in the field of commerce - in this case the medical...

This is the summary from the Iowa Court of Appeals decision from February 27, 2008. Periodically I intend to republish selected decision summaries having to do with torts, personal injury or just cases of interest that touch on what could lead to a civil claim for damages. Civil trial lawyers may find criminal cases of interest because they suggest appropriate jury instructions in a civil case....