Proving the Use of Technology in CourtBy Hon. Grace G. Dickler, (ret.)Family Law, August 2024As technology continues to evolve, it is critical for practitioners to familiarize themselves with proving the use of technology in court.
Email: Why can’t I keep my free account?By Carl R. DraperEmployee Benefits, April 2018We have ethical obligations now to be competent at use of technology, and free e-mail has far fewer expectations of privacy and protection from the service provider than paid subscriptions.
E-mail: Why can’t I keep my free account?By Carl R. DraperGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2018We have ethical obligations now to be competent at use of technology, and free e-mail has far fewer expectations of privacy and protection from the service provider than paid subscriptions.
Technology at end-of-life: Estate planning for MillennialsBy Steven T. MannBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, October 2017As estate planners, we owe it to our clients to make sure they can control how they are represented post-mortem. The fast and ever-changing pace of technology, however, is making this process more and more difficult.
Technology at end-of-life: Estate planning for MillennialsBy Steven T. MannTrusts and Estates, September 2017As estate planners, we owe it to our clients to make sure they can control how they are represented post-mortem. The fast and ever-changing pace of technology, however, is making this process more and more difficult.
Busted: The myth of the digital nativeBy Samantha SwartzBench and Bar, August 2017Judge Walker's second summer extern, Samantha Swartz, says while it's assumed that millennials are naturally gifted when it comes to technology, it's better to say that they're ready and willing to adapt to tech challenges.
Technology at end-of-life: Estate planning for MillennialsBy Steven T. MannLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2017As estate planners, we owe it to our clients to make sure they can control how they are represented post-mortem. The fast and ever-changing pace of technology, however, is making this process more and more difficult.
The new European General Data Protection RegulationBy Adam NelsonLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2017This new regulation fundamentally changes the way organizations must manage the protected data of both European citizens as well as citizens of other countries whose data is collected while they are in the EU.
ABA President-elect Hilarie Bass wants us to embrace technologyBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr. (Ret).Senior Lawyers, October 2016Hilarie Bass, in her opening speech at the ABA Annual Meeting, said “Lawyers need to accept and embrace technological innovation, so it can be used to increase access to justice for all.”
Cyber Fraud and Cyber Security—What’s this all about?By Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, October 2016This article deals with the attorney, and therefore his client, whose email address was used to misdirect a wire transfer to or from a client.
Tech tipsBy Don MateerSenior Lawyers, June 2016Author Don Mateer provides four suggestions to make your phone, computer, and e-mails a little more user-friendly.
How reliable are those online attorney reviews really?By Mark C. PalmerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2016Lawyers need to educate themselves on how Avvo and other rating systems are formulated before participating in them, and be vigilant about the accuracy of the information used for such calculations and what is displayed to the public
Legal competence requires tech competenceBy Bryan M. SimsLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2016Revised ethics opinions around the country require attorneys to be competent with relevant technology. But what does that mean, exactly?
Using the cloud to streamline your practice and reduce IT costsBy Tracy A. BrammeierYoung Lawyers Division, April 2016what if you spill coffee all over your computer, or a flood destroys the power cables, frying your hardware, and you haven’t backed up to your external hard drive in over a week? What if you need quick access to your files from another state, or need to contact your office while out of the country without racking up international charges?
What does your e-mail address say about you?By Rana E. MeentsLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2016Is your e-mail address conveying the image you want to convey?
Litigation technology to think about for 2016By Carrie TItusLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015Some trends that you need to be aware of going into 2016 include technology available to you in court, ways that you can save your clients money by reducing time spent on tasks, and development with research and review platforms.
A look into the mind of EinsteinBy John RammelLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015An overview of the Einstein Program, launched by the Department of Homeland Security in 2004 to secure the federal government’s civilian agencies’ computer infrastructure.
Using text replacement and text expansion tools to start automating your documentsBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015If you find yourself typing the same text over and over again, such as a signature block or a phrase, use the auto-correction feature of your program to automatically insert that language. This article explains how.
Favorite appsBy William A. AustinSenior Lawyers, November 2015Author William Austin explains why PDF Expert 5 is his preferred app for viewing and editing PDF documents and forms.
