Office of Court Technology launches dashboard for attorneys on MyCase
A new online tool is now available for Indiana attorneys to manage information related to their cases.
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Marquez: Implementing a secure BYOD policy at your firm
Well before the current pandemic, BYOD policies were already in place for many law firms. BYOD stands for “bring your own device,” which in general terms allows users to access corporate data on their own personal devices.
On the same page: Odyssey CMS now in all 92 counties
As of Dec. 13, 2021, Odyssey was implemented in all 92 Indiana counties following Randolph County’s switch.
Getting best position on online search page requires right content, money
Having become so synonymous with internet searching that the name has become a verb — “I Googled it” — attorneys and law firms who do not work to make sure their websites appear on the first page of any Google search are more and more likely to find themselves losing potential business.
Indiana justices’ opinion in ‘revenge porn’ case lauded
Academics and lawyers specializing in free speech and cyber civil rights issues are hailing a recent Indiana Supreme Court ruling regarding the sharing of nonconsensual pornographic images.
Digital evidence portal pilot to standardize proposed exhibit submission process
CaseLines, a digital evidence portal from Thomson Reuters, is being piloted in four courts in Hamilton County presided over by Circuit Judge Paul Felix and Superior Judges Jonathan Brown, Michael Casati and William Hughes.
Purdue faces off against European chip maker over two patents
One of Europe’s largest chip makers wants a federal judge to order Purdue Research Foundation to turn over documents concerning two patents that are the focus of a different lawsuit.
IndyBar: Drive Safe: Cloud Data Storage Is Not Backup
As much as I advocate for the use of cloud software by law firms, sometimes lawyers can develop an over reliance on such tools.
Ruling raises new questions about remote testimony in court
An overturned conviction in Missouri is raising new questions about video testimony in criminal court cases nationwide, and the ruling could have ripple effects through a justice system increasingly reliant on remote technology as it struggles with a backlog of cases during the coronavirus pandemic.
Start Page: Use Voice Memo and Drafts to transcribe dictations
For a legal professional, the ability to turn talk into text is a great feature. These days, your iPhone can do most of that process for you thanks to the Drafts and Voice Memo apps.
Swifter justice: AI management software for public defenders tackles media evidence faster, more efficiently
JusticeText, a cloud-based platform, is an artificial intelligence tool that pinpoints specific words or phrases from data revealed in body camera footage and recorded jail calls, eliminating the need for defense attorneys to sit for hours plucking through evidence.
Marquez: Note to self: Check out Apple’s iPhone Notes!
The built-in Notes app on the iPhone is one of the most underutilized tools, often because people are unaware of its capabilities.
Attorneys refreshed on ethical obligations in ‘new normal’ at LegCon
Attorneys were reminded about the dangers of allowing comfort and convenience exacerbated by the pandemic to bleed into professionalism during the 30th annual Dentons Legislative Conference on Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Pew study finds benefits, problems with virtual courts
Virtual hearings have been touted as providing easier access to the courts for low-income and self-represented litigants. But in a recent study, The Pew Charitable Trusts concluded the online judicial system is still designed for lawyers, and those parties without attorneys continue to be at a disadvantage.
Problems getting computer chips short circuits Marion County courts’ move to new justice campus
Supply chain issues are forcing Marion County courts to delay their move to the new Community Justice Campus until mid-February, according to an updated timeline of the relocation process.
Kosc: Real regulation around artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence offers great potential to positively affect virtually all areas of our lives. There is, however, significant potential for abuse and harm resulting from irresponsible use of AI. These warnings have led to a growing body of regulation around AI, which seems likely to increase as this technology develops.
Start Page: Use Focus modes to focus on what’s most important
Here’s how to set up Apple Focus modes that can help avoid that situation.
New crime units to tackle backlog of digital evidence
Through 10 new High Tech Crime Units being established around the state, Indiana’s prosecutors say they will be getting much-needed help with the processing of digital evidence.
Virus cut access to courts but opened door to virtual future
A year-and-a-half into the coronavirus pandemic, courts across the U.S. are still grappling with how to balance public health concerns with the constitutional rights of a defendant and the public to have an open trial.
License plate readers expose tension between public safety, privacy
Monroe County is installing six cameras at select intersections to take photos of the license plates of every vehicle that travels through. Several Indiana communities have announced they will be installing automatic license plate reading cameras, which has raised debates over public safety and privacy issues.