Plugged In: Guidebook to Software and the Law, 2013-2014 ed.

Reflecting decades of litigating experience, Plugged In: Guidebook to Software and the Law is written by a prominent federal judge and a nationally recognized computer specialist who is also a litigator and an electronic discovery expert. Written for lawyers and judges, this work makes highly technical concepts understandable. The book: Begins with a detailed description of how hardware and software interact Explains how software functions on the Internet and in the Cloud, as well as in mobile technology and forensics Discusses how software is being treated by the courts, focusing on important recent cases and other developments involving patents, copyright, and government contracts Provides valuable insights into how lawyers and judges can educate decision makers in cases involving software, including how best to use experts and their reports, white papers, and technical advisors Includes thousands of up-to-date technical and case citations to aid your research Features a handy glossary