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Law Practice

Feb. 24, 2016

Smartphones, smart lawyering

Chances are that virtually everyone reading this column has a smartphone. So how should trial lawyers adapt to this new reality? By Jonathan Kitchen and Christopher Gribble

Jonathan S. Kitchen

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By Jonathan Kitchen and Christopher Gribble

Chances are that virtually everyone reading this column has a smartphone. According to industry research from last year, more than 70 percent of U.S. consumers own one. And, in the case of jurors, it seems as though 90 percent have a smartphone.

What does this mean for those of us who try cases? Leaving aside the obvious issues - trying to prevent jurors from using their phones to do research on th...

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