Texting, Tweeting, and Other Internet Abbreviations
It’s time to get up to speed on the linguistic shortcuts used in communications sent by text, tweet, instant messaging, and other new media. Featured is a glossary of often-used abbreviations to convey your mood, offer a disclaimer, show your affection, and close a message.

Potpurri
Judge Dixon updates a few of his previous technology columns to include additional information and developments on metadata, Facebook’s face recognition technology, the auto text feature that makes for more efficient use of the BlackBerry, and how difficult it is to avoid juror misconduct when jurors use cell phones and Internet social media sites.

We've Got Mail, and You Can't Have It
Those seeking to obtain electronic information and communications from an Internet or e-mail service provider by use of a civil discovery subpoena should be aware of the limitation imposed by the Stored Communications Act. It’s important to understand that the line between electronic communication services and remote computing services is not always clearly delineated, and you may want to seek the discovery from the party or witness directly.

PowerPoint Jury Instructions
When I started discussing my experience giving jury instructions by PowerPoint, I unleashed a torrent of anti-PowerPoint invective. I understand the naysayers. However, I now have something beyond anecdotal evidence to support the premise that PowerPoint enhances the jury’s understanding of lengthy, boring jury instructions. I now have data!

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