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There are many applications for new courtroom technologies, some of which are making administering justice easier than ever. Here are a few of the ways in which courtrooms across the US are harnessing technology to speed up trials and get verdicts out quicker.
TVs: some courtrooms now come equipped with state-of-the-art flatscreen televisions. Jurors in the box is the TVs to view evidence up close while it’s being discussed which makes assigning a verdict even easier.
Internet: gone are the days when Internet was banned Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s technology is rapidly expanding in every way shape and form that you can imagine. So fast that it is actually grabbing the attention of federal and state judges. Power Point can be an asset to many lawyers around the world for many reasons. They have the ability to capture the audiences attention quite effectively by taking facts from any given case and put them right on the wall. Anything from photos, videos, text, etc. can be displayed on the wall giving the lawyer Read the rest of this entry »

Technology plays an important role in today’s courtrooms. For example, microphones attached to witness booths amplify voices during testimony. Advocates may use this to their advantage. A skillful trial attorney may ask frightened witnesses with soft voices to hold the microphone closer while speaking so the jury can hear them. The advocate knows that a shy person with a microphone held too close may come off as assertive and confident. In certain situations, loud and boisterous answers help win arguments. Advocates might even wait for a specific question and then request the witness to speak louder, making one Read the rest of this entry »

You may or may not be aware of it, but there has been a raging debate about if cameras should be allowed in courtrooms. This debate has been raging for a while with people on both sides raising good points and concerns.

On the pro side of the debate we hear cries for more transparency. People believe that they have a right to see what is happening in a court of the law that their tax dollars have helped to pay for.Get more information here. http://gizmodo.com/5810100/cameras-returning-to-federal-courtrooms-for-the-first-time-since-1946 They say that cameras will help the media Read the rest of this entry »

Years ago, the legal community instantly realized the many benefits of video depositions. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that lawyers are also quick to appreciate the advantages video conferencing has to offer. In this belt-tightening economy, video conferencing is a cost-effective system that lets lawyers from small or large firms satisfy the legal needs of their clients while keeping costs under control and increasing their efficiency without hiring additional staff.

Video conferencing is becoming a significant factor in keeping budgets under control as the time we have for getting things done is ever Read the rest of this entry »

Learning can take on many different forms, and the ability to access webinars as a source of learning is a wonderful tool. A webinar is a web-based seminar that allows people from all over the world to communicate, watch lectures, and share ideas. Webinars are increasingly common for online universities or training programs that cater to people who cannot attend a traditional classroom.

A webinar is set up for a pre-determined time and will often have the instructor shown via webcam and the rest of the participants can send questions through instant messages or even Read the rest of this entry »

For any individual that will be involved in any court proceedings or arbitration based proceedings, it is important to have a detailed legal plan in place. Due to the sophistication of today’s court proceedings, an individual must be well-versed in the intricacies of the legal system in order to have a good chance of success. Due to the fact that most everyday individuals don’t have a detailed knowledge of the court system, a trial and litigation consulting service will be a very helpful option for the individual.

A trial and litigation consulting service will offer the Read the rest of this entry »

The economy has made it difficult for business owners and entrepreneurs to obtain the equipment needed to start or expand a business. Many business people find that they could improve their business with better equipment, a different telephone system or even advanced computer technologies. However, they are unable to establish lines of credit or obtain loans for this purpose. Progress cannot sit still, so what options do these business owners have?

The best way to obtain newer technologies and equipment for your business without making a purchase is to lease the equipment. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve been waiting for an App that will make your life as a member of the legal profession a whole lot more streamline it seems that Esq Apps, a Santa Cruz California-based company spearheaded by California attorney Adam D. Brumm, Esquire and technology guru Mischa Lockton have the answer. The company develops innovative mobile technology applications for lawyers and law firms and introduced their latest entry into the fold iPleading on January 4^th of this year. iPleading is designed to allow Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re planning on getting up-to-speed on some technology now that it is becoming more commonplace in the courtroom setting you might want to first start with one of the most basic (and helpful) of technologies: Wi-Fi. In short, Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to define any of the wireless technology that allows you to use your computer (laptop or otherwise) to gain Internet access without the use of wires for connectivity. The only requirement is that the user must be using a computer that has Wi-Fi connectivity already working. Most portable computers can add Wi-Fi using an adapter that plugs into a PC card slot or USB port. And while many courtrooms provide the wireless technology for laptops to be used, there are many other access areas (known as “hotspots”) where online work can be done such as libraries, coffee shops, academic locations, hotels, and more. Knowing that the Wi-Fi wireless broadband connection will allow you to do anything on your computer that you would be able to do from the office or home, is there any reason that you wouldn’t want to start using the technology? Imagine researching cases in the shade of an umbrella on the beach. We thought that one would convince you!