When Paul Manafort's lawyers submitted their latest pleading in federal court, they *tried* to redact some portions. They failed. You can copy the text right from underneath the black boxes. *facepalm* https://t.co/2gvYqsmE0i
— David Martosko (@dmartosko) January 8, 2019
This guide introduces basic technology resources for Maine law practice to solo and small firm attorneys and law students.
A work-in-progress, updates and new topics will be posted on an ongoing basis.
Technology competence is required by the ABA Model Rules and by rule in over half the states. In Maine technology competence is required by Maine Bar Ethics Opinions.
ABA Model Rule 1.1:
ABA Model Rule 1.1 Comment 8:
Specific tasks may be delegated but knowledge and understanding of technology are not delegable.
The Zoom Boom: How Videoconferencing Tools Are Changing The Legal Profession, ABA Journal, June 3, 2020.