News & Developments
Legal Technology Must–Haves
The danger of Wi–Fi hot spots, laptop security and why Blackberry is overrated are just a few of the technology topics covered by Sharon Nelson and John Simek, authors of The 2008 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide.
Technology Tools for Client Retention
Blogs, e–mail, news aggregators and more – today’s technology offers new ways to improve client satisfaction and keep your name at the forefront of clients’ minds.
Lawyer's Guide to Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat is a must-have for law offices. Most state and federal courts consider the software’s PDF format the standard for electronic document filing. Author David Masters shares the skinny on the Acrobat functions that lawyers can really use.
Technology Disaster Planning
Technology failures cause missed deadlines and at worst, malpractice claims and loss of clients. Before disaster strikes, get started on a plan for your firm.
If I Don't See it, Does it Mean it's Not There? Metadata—Ethics, Technology and More
As much information and entertainment as the Internet may provide and as beneficial as we find e-mail and word processing, the world of technology is wrought with potential pitfalls.
Scissors, Rock, Paper—Cutting the Paper Out of Your Office
Despite the wide use of e-mail, scanning and online research, the amount of paper that law firms use has not seemed to have decreased much in recent years. What tools are available to cull the stacks of paper? The ABA has several resources to use as starting points.
Using the Internet to Strengthen Legal Research
The Internet encompasses such a vast span of information that it can sometimes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. However, the right search tools coupled with the correct keywords make the Internet an effective tool for legal research.
The Risks of E-Mail Communication
Two areas of risk in electronic communications include the “inadvertent waiver of attorney-client privilege” and the issue of document retention.
New ‘Big Brother’ Software Will Monitor Workers’ Facial Expressions
Privacy advocates, rev your engines: Microsoft is developing what a British newspaper describes as “Big Brother” software that will allow employers remotely to monitor their workers’ productivity, competence and physical well-being to a degree never before seen.
Remote Access Technologies: Think Before You Buy
Before working remotely, make sure you are prepared. Check your cell phone coverage area. Find out if your remote work area is a wi-fi hotspot. Test your remote access tools before you go.
Blogging: Ethical Considerations for the Lawyer, Legal Implications for the Client
Just how rampant are blogs? How and why would you use them? And, perhaps most important, why should I care? The impact of blogs is increasing as quickly as the blog phenomenon is growing. It’s now common to get quoted and be promoted in traditional media through one’s blog.
Visibility and Design Count but with Web Sites Content is King
Having a professional Web site is a basic for lawyers and law firms today, according to Brett Osterhout of Thomson FindLaw. He said that an effective, professional site will attract qualified clients while providing content that is helpful to clients and non-clients alike.
