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Members of the Virginia State Bar Committee on Technology and the Practice of Law write a regular feature column in Virginia Lawyer magazine called Consultus Electronica: The Electronic Lawyer. LInks to PDFs of those articles will be posted here as the articles become available.

In addition, links to other articles written by Committee members will also posted here.

Health Law and Technology: A Primer and a Warning by Alan S. Goldberg.
Attorneys for providers, payers, vendors, and others in health-care delivery must understand information-technology challenges and opportunities.This article explores the simple issues that create trouble in areas of health care and technology.

The Computer Wizard: The Law Firm Technology Committee by Alan S. Goldberg.
Because technology is a big and costly part of the practice of business law, today's law firm must have a technology committee that keeps on top of changing trends in both the practice of law and the advancement of technology. Learn more about what your firm's committee needs to keep you on the cutting edge.

User Profile: The HP Palmtop--An Effective Electronic Legal Assistant! by Alan S. Goldberg.
In the legal profession, efficient communications is the name of the game. Follow the experiences of this business lawyer as he stays in touch with clients and associates using the HP Palmtop PC.

Metadata: The Hidden Truth by W. Everett Lupton
This article discusses metadata, the often-overlooked structured information in an electronic file that is usually invisible when looking at the document on screen or the printed hard copy.

Tomorrow in Legal Tech by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
What technological advances await us in the future, and how will they serve the legal community? From voice recognition to "smart phones" and touch computing, see what tomorrow may bring.

Daddy Can You Go My Bail? Forensics Experts in the FBI's Crosshairs
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
How will defendents receive adequate representation if federal agents decide to go after computer forensics experts for possession of the very material they are spposed to be analyzing?

She Stole our Data! She Hid It In Her Underwear!
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
With the proliferation of smaller, more easily-concealed methods for data storage, those responsible for protecting a company's data must keep current with the latest technology. Are you ready?

Ethics in the Electronic Era: Avoiding the Icebergs
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
Technology makes it possible to commit malpractice at warp speed. Learn how you can fail to represent diligently, lose your clients data, perform incompetently, and violate the rules regarding attorney advertising -- all in sixty seconds or less.

Data Breaches: Damage Control After the Dam Bursts
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
When a data breach disaster strikes your company, will you be ready to move forward in the aftermath?

Electronic Evidence for Family Law Practitioners: The Growing Phenomenon of Spyware
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
Although many feel that all is fair in love and war, both sides on the domestic front have added spyware to the battlefield. Explore the latest additions to the technological arsenal and learn what these developments mean to you and your practice.

Have the Security “Willies?” Build a Safer Network
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
Although a completely secure network is an impossible dream, you can make it harder for the bad guys to get in. Learn how you can keep the digital wolves at bay.

The Browser War That No One Came To: The Easy Conquest of Internet Explorer
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
Although Firefox is a strong contender, most lawyers remain users of Internet Explorer, and with the release of IE 7, there's even less reason to move. Explore Microsoft's newest attempt to maintain its browser dominance.

Electronic Marketing: Harnessing the Web's Whizbang, Part I and Part II
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
Marketing your firm using the Internet is easier than you think. Learn how to reap the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls.

No Longer Over the Horizon: VISTA! by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
Microsoft's latest operating system is finally here. Is the new version of Windows worth the money and aggravation it takes to upgrade?

Electronic Discovery in Everyday Cases: Practical Guidance is an Antidote to Fear!
by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
The smaller the law firm, the more frightening the involvement of electronic evidence seems to be. Overcome your fear with practical advice regarding electronic discovery for the solo and small law firms handling electronic discovery.

More articles to come ...