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How to Use Technology Effectively in the Courtroom

Technology has drastically changed the way lawyers, legal teams, and courtrooms operate, from better access to information to more streamlined processes. It’s clear that implementing technology into your practice is an essential component of successfully navigating today’s complex legal environment. But many litigators, from civil to criminal defense attorneys, are still unsure how best to […]

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Benefits of Retaining a Digital Forensics Expert for Your Firm

The legal landscape has experienced a seismic shift in recent years as more digital evidence gets brought into the courtroom. Everything from electronic records, internet tracking data, mobile devices, and more can be used in a case for — or against — your clients. Ensuring you leave no stone unturned during the discovery process can […]

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Are Siri and Alexa the Next Expert Witnesses?

Smart devices have streamlined our daily lives, enabling us to do and learn more. Now, they may be used in the course of digital investigations. Smart speakers equipped with virtual assistants, like Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa, are especially rife with digital evidence that could enable investigators to solve or prove a crime was committed. […]

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The Future Is Now — The Impact of AI on Digital Forensics

The frequency and intensity of cyber-attacks are increasing, resulting in a backlog of work for digital forensic analysts to sift through. Due to the high volumes of data to investigate, these specialists cannot rely on human power alone to complete their tasks. This leads many people to wonder if artificial intelligence (AI) technology has a […]

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The Role of Digital Forensics in Non-Compete Disputes

Any time a company hires a new employee, they risk that individual stealing company information for their own personal gain. Organizations must protect their trade secrets and intellectual property by implementing restrictive covenants such as non-compete clauses. This agreement states that an employee cannot work with one of the company’s competitors or start a similar […]

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Protection Protocol: Improving Your Company’s Cybersecurity Plan

As the remote workforce grows, companies have the added pressure of upping their cybersecurity game. An array of cloud applications, collaboration tools, and personal devices are connected to your corporate network, meaning there are more access points for cyber attacks. As we move into a new year, it’s time to re-examine your company’s IT infrastructure. […]