Brett Burney

1 week ago | jdsupra.com | Brett Burney |Anand Mathew |Megan O'Leary

Behind every winning argument is a compelling story. But crafting that narrative is not as simple as piecing together a few pieces of evidence. Legal teams have to prepare for and take depositions, manage transcripts, conduct research, and build a compelling, visual presentation. (Not to mention all the work involved in discovery, which can overlap with depositions and case prep.) Today, all this occurs across a digital litigation landscape.

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Brett Burney

The question of how to handle “modern attachments” has become the hot topic that’s sweeping the ediscovery landscape this year. Major litigation involving Uber Technologies has led to extensive conversations on how to navigate ediscovery that involves hyperlinked files. In this post, Brett Burney breaks down the issue and explains what you can do to get ahead on this new data challenge.

Jan 20, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Brett Burney |Anand Mathew |Tyler Stanley

Let’s face it: In this digital age, using technology in your legal practice is basically a given. And software fees become another overhead cost that can diminish the profitability of your firm. But that doesn’t have to be the case. You can utilize technology, recover costs, and maintain a profitable business, all in accordance with ethical rules and standards. In this educational webcast, our experts will share tips on how to recover costs and maximize profitability at your firm.

Jan 12, 2025 | attorneyatwork.com | Brett Burney |Jay Harrington

Read the Classics! Brett Burney tells how you can set up Mac law office: hardware, software, using Microsoft and PDFs, and cloud-based services. More Lawyers are Going Mac: More and more lawyers are using Macs in their practice because of their reliability, security and ease of use with other Apple devices. This is especially true for solo practitioners and small firms who have more flexibility in what they can use.

Jan 2, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Brett Burney

Are emojis legally binding? Can they be used as evidence in court? The answer is complicated. Let me demonstrate:How do you define this emoji? 🙏Is it someone praying or a congratulatory high-five? What about this emoji? 😚Is it a kissy face or someone whistling? These two examples immediately highlight some of the biggest challenges that legal professionals are facing when it comes to emojis and litigation matters and investigations.