Illinois’ Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act Is a Game ChangerBy Michael BrennanLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2021Wills, powers or attorney, and other important estate documents can now be validly signed and witnessed remotely through audio video communications.
Notion Is the Future of WorkBy Aaron W. BrooksLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2021An overview of the cloud-based application Notion.
Remote Documents Sharing Made Easy with IPEVOBy Sofia ZneimerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2021The IPEVO is a clever camera that allows presenters to share documents without sharing screens.
Better Self-Editing Through TechnologyBy Daniel KayLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2021Tips and software recommendation for reviewing and editing your own writing.
Locale: My Favorite AppBy Bryan SimsLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2021A review of Locale, an Android-only app that allows users to create specifying conditions under which phones settings change.
Everday Tech TipsBy Trent L. BushElder Law, November 2020Hardware and equipment that will enhance your computing experience.
Everday Tech TipsBy Trent L. BushLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2020Hardware and equipment that will enhance your computing experience.
Zoom How-ToBy Maggie BennettElder Law, May 2020A step-by-step guide to using Zoom for video conferencing.
Zoom How-ToBy Maggie BennettFamily Law, April 2020A step-by-step guide to using Zoom for video conferencing.
Can Lawyers Ethically Accept Cryptocurrency?By Mark C. PalmerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2020An analysis of the ethical concerns that arise from paying for legal services with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Everyday Tech TipsBy Trent L. BushLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2020An overview of technology designed to help you reduce the clutter on and around your desk.
Flushing the ‘Out of Office’ FloodBy Sofia ZneimerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2020A how-to for setting up email rules that will help you more efficiently manage your inbox.
Do You Really Need an Office?By Todd H. FlamingLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2019As files and work products are digitized and therefore portable, attorneys are increasingly opting out of traditional offices.
Validity of E-Signatures in IllinoisBy Bryan SimsLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2019A look at whether electronic signatures are permissible with e-filing in Illinois.
Demystifying multi-factor authenticationBy Matt LoarLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2019By enabling and using multi-factor authentication, you are taking an important step to protect yourself and your clients from the many threats to your security on the Internet today.
The dangers in using biometrics for authenticationBy Peter LaSorsaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2018A big problem facing many Americans and lawyers is how to properly authenticate a secure website or digital device.
Take some time to evaluate your speedBy Doug KinzingerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2018Across Illinois, pricing for business-class internet packages has been dropping, unlocking speed tiers previously unavailable—or prohibitively expensive—for most small businesses.
An update on the court’s transition to eFileIL and Re:SearchILBy Christopher BonjeanLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2018The new statewide e-filing system, eFileIL, is now live in most of the state's courts and provides a uniform filing experience for the 60 percent of Illinois attorneys that file in multiple jurisdictions while allowing each court to customize filings for their respective case management system.
Using Excel and Word for time and billingBy Todd H. FlamingLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2018Although good time and billing software is available on the market, a DIY approach using Excel and Word gives you complete control over how your time and billing works while saving you money.
Lawyers may not secretly track sent emails, says ISBA opinionBy Mark C. PalmerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2018A recent Professional Conduct Advisory Opinion from the ISBA joined at least three other jurisdictions in concluding that the practice of using hidden email tracking software would be unethical for a variety of reasons.
