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Friday, April 21, 2006 | 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Tom Mighell, Jim Calloway
It’s official: weblogs are no longer just for geek lawyers. Now anyone with basic computer knowledge can have one, and the marketing benefits can be tremendous. Join our expert legal bloggers as they discuss the basics of creating a blog, developing content, and positioning your blog as a go-to resource for clients and lawyers alike.
Friday, April 21, 2006 | 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Carole Levitt, Mark Rosch, Bob Ambrogi
In an ideal world, all research and fact finding on the Internet would be free; indeed, on the free Internet, you often get more than you pay for. There are times, however, when using a fee-based service is not only necessary, it can actually save you money by saving you time. In this session you’ll learn from our fact-finding experts about the best free and inexpensive fee-based sites for your legal research, as well as how to know when to choose “fee over free.”
Friday, April 21, 2006 | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m
David Johnson, Tom Baldwin
Who likes business travel? If you do, this session is probably not for you; here you’ll learn about the latest Internet technologies that help lawyers communicate with others, all without leaving the office. Plus, you’ll learn what it’s like to get “Skyped.” Our speakers will discuss how the use of VoIP, instant messaging, wikis, extranets, deal rooms, and other tools can make communicating with your clients, experts, and co-counsel easier (and cheaper) than ever.
Friday, April 21, 2006 | 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Tom Mighell, Sabrina Pacifici
Believe it or not, there’s more to searching the Internet than Google and Yahoo! There are even ways to make these two search engines stronger research tools. Our search experts will demonstrate a variety of new and specialized search engines that can help you to successfully focus your search, as well as advanced tips for getting the most out of Google, Yahoo, and the other major search tools.
