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Technology Adoption - the Latest Kennedy-Mighell Report

Posted on January 21, 2010
Lawyers are generally thought of as some of the last people to adopt the latest technologies - why is that? Dennis Kennedy and I talk about possible explanations for this phenomenon in the latest edition of The Kennedy-Mighell Report, entitled From Early Adopters to Late Adopters, and Everyone In Between. We also answer some questions about Windows 7 and the Consumer Electronics Show. Give it a listen!

Blawg of the Day - Best Practices Construction Law

Posted on January 21, 2010
How about another construction law blog today - this one is Best Practices Construction Law, brought to you by Matthew DeVries of the Nashville firm of Smith, Cashion & Orr. "Using experience, knowledge and technology to ensure success in the construction industry," the blog discusses construction law best practices (obviously), project management, regional construction issues, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Ahead of Schedule

Posted on January 20, 2010
The cleverly-named Ahead of Schedule is a development, design, and construction law blog. It's authored by a whole bunch of lawyers at the big nationwide firm Stoel Rives. They're discussing topics like OSHA reform, defects, environmental concerns, as well as construction claims, contracts, defects, and litigation.

Blawg of the Day - NC Business Law Blog

Posted on January 19, 2010
My Law Practice Management Section friend and colleague is blogging now at the NC Business Law Blog. Tom Grella, of the Asheville firm of McGuire, Wood & Bissette, is discussing such topics as commercial financing, leasing, condominium law, securities, and others - all with a North Carolina focus.

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Blawg of the Day - Canadian HR Reporter

Posted on January 18, 2010
Thomson Reuters publishes Canadian Employment Law Today and Canadian HR Reporter, to keep managers, business owners, trade unions, HR professionals, and law firms up to date on the latest developments in Canadian Employment Law. The blog version of Canadian HR Reporter offers regular reports on important HR topics.

Extra! Extra!

Posted on January 18, 2010
The latest issue of the Internet Legal Research Weekly is hot off the presses. Give it a read, and let someone else know about it - I'd love more subscribers!

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Posted on January 16, 2010
Windows 7 vs Linux: What's the Best OS for Your Netbook? | Maximum PC

Blawg of the Day - Patent Law Insights

Posted on January 15, 2010
An IP blog for you today, and the second this week from Perkins Coie - Patent Law Insights features intellectual property news on topics like patent applications, licensing, portfolio analysis, valuation, and more. It's edited by Rajiv Sarathy, in the firm's Seattle office.

Blawg of the Day - National Bankruptcy Forum

Posted on January 14, 2010
Here's a great idea for a group blog - the National Bankruptcy Forum is a consumer bankruptcy site, with bankruptcy attorneys all over the country contributing posts on various topics. You'll see posts on automatic stays, cars and bankruptcy, marriage and bankruptcy, protecting your property, tax issues, and much more.

Blawg of the Day - Financial Services Litigation Monitor

Posted on January 13, 2010
Another big law blog today - this one from Perkins Coie. The Financial Services Litigation Monitor discusses all aspects of consumer protection and financial services litigation, as well as lending discrimination, mortgage fraud and TILA litigation.

Blawg of the Day - Wage & Hour Defense Blog

Posted on January 12, 2010
Big firm Epstein Becker Green has another interesting blog - the Wage & Hour Defense Blog features insight and commentary on wage and hour law developments affecting employers. Major topics being covered include collective actions, DOL enforcement, FLSA coverage, tipped employees, white collar exemptions, and the motor carrier exemption, among others. It's edited by Richard Tuschman, David Barron, and Michael Kun.

Blawg of the Day - Health Care Compliance Watch

Posted on January 11, 2010
Compliance is a hot topic these days, and no more so than in the health care arena. Health Care Compliance Watch focuses on fraud and abuse issues, health care compliance programs and internal reviews, managed care disputes, professional licensing, and recovery audits. The blogger-in-chief is Ilana Sable a health law attorney based in Brooklyn, New York.

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Posted on January 11, 2010
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Posted on January 10, 2010
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Posted on January 09, 2010
....of the Internet Legal Research Weekly is up and available for your reading pleasure. Know someone who might be interested in what I write? Send it to them and encourage them to subscribe!

Blawg of the Day - New Jersey Car Accident Law Blog

Posted on January 08, 2010
Another day, another blog from a New Jersey lawyer. This one comes from Richard Scholl of the Saddle Brook firm Cohn, Lifland, Pearlman, Herrmann & Knopf. The New Jersey Car Accident Law Blog, as you might expect, serves as a resource to inform consumers of legal issues relating to car accidents, automobile insurance and other related topics.

Blawg of the Day - Washington Real Estate Law Blog

Posted on January 07, 2010
The Washington Real Estate Law Blog provides commentary on Washington state law, and how it relates to real estate. It's published by seven lawyers at Dickson Steinacker, a firm with offices in Seattle and Tacoma. You'll find posts on topics such as adverse possession, foreclosure, nuisance, trespass, zoning, and others.

Blawg of the Day - Spar & Bernstein's Law Link

Posted on January 06, 2010
Spar & Bernstein's Law Link features "the mind, body and soul of a New York City law firm" - namely, the firm of Spar & Bernstein. They are an immigration firm, but they also have a general practice, and they're blogging about all sorts of topics in addition to immigration - criminal defense, matrimonial/family law, personal injury, social justice/human rights, and more. Check it out.

Prognostications for 2010

Posted on January 06, 2010
I've never been very good at predicting the future, and trying to guess what's going to happen with lawyers in the next year is usually a challenge for me. But why should that stop me from trying? The latest episode of The Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast, entitled Looking Forward: Legal Technology in 2010 is out and ready for download to your iPod or favorite MP3 player. Here's a description of the show: In part two of this two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell peer into the crystal ball to find the key trends and storylines to expect in legal technology in 2010. Will the economy keep a lid on significant developments? What role will Internet and mobile technologies play? What should lawyers, law firms and other legal organizations be putting into their strategic technology plans? In addition, Dennis and Tom make predictions about technology in general and legal technology in particular...

Blawg of the Day - Quiat on Claims

Posted on January 05, 2010
Quiat on Claims is the self-titled blog of Michael Quiat, a lawyer with Uscher, Quiat, Uscher and Russo, a Hackensack, New Jersey firm. He's providing his knowledge on ERISA, life, health, disability and LTC after 25 years in the claims trenches.

Blawg of the Day - Texas Employment Law Update

Posted on January 04, 2010
Russell Cawyer of the Fort Worth firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman is publishing the Texas Employment Law Update, "a resource for Texas employers." Russell's discussing age, disability, discrimination, genetic information, immigration, retaliation, and much more.

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Posted on January 04, 2010
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Posted on January 03, 2010
Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen - The Three Most Important Outlook Rules for Processing Mail

Hot off the Presses...

Posted on January 03, 2010
...is the most recent issue of the Internet Legal Research Weekly, for your reading pleasure. Did you know that the ILRW isn't just about legal research? I cover the whole gamut in the newsletter - legal technology, social media, computing tips, and more!

Blawg of the Day - Privacy Compliance and Data Security

Posted on December 31, 2009
Big firm Fox Rothschild is sure comfortable with blogs - they debut a couple of new blogs each year. It's a shame that not all of them live for very long. Their latest is Privacy Compliance and Data Security, which features information on data breach prevention and the appropriate response. It's published by Mark McCreary, Amy Purcell, and Scott Vernick, all of the firm's Philadelphia office.

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Posted on December 31, 2009
10 Big Cloud Trends for 2010 - PC World

Blawg of the Day - The Legal Beat

Posted on December 30, 2009
The Legal Beat is Lawline's companion blog. They've assembled news articles, updates, and posts on topics such as attorney malpractice, business development skills, entrepreneurship, technology, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Rule 26 Blog

Posted on December 29, 2009
I always love talking about electronic discovery blogs here, and I get to do that today. The Rule 26 Blog is brought to you by BlankL+T, a law firm that also employs engineers and technicians to provide legal, technical, forensic, and logistical resources to their clients. They're covering a wide range of e-discovery topics on their blog.

2009: A Look Back

Posted on December 28, 2009
'Tis the season - for every blog and podcast to feature a "2009 in Review" or "A Look ahead at 2010" entry or episode. So who are we at The Kennedy-Mighell Report to miss out on the fun? In our most recent podcast, Looking Back: Legal Technology in 2009, Dennis Kennedy and I talk about some of the biggest legal technology topics of the year. Although the economy undoubtedly had an effect on law firm technology in 2009, there were plenty of other tech developments that were not affected by the economic crisis. We had a great time recording this podcast, so give it a listen. Next week, we'll continue the trend of predictability and take a look at what's ahead in 2010.

Blawg of the Day - The Litigator Live

Posted on December 28, 2009
This is a beautiful-looking blog, and it's from Canada. The Litigator Live features "Excellence in Commercial Litigation and Competition Law." Just as the blog says, you'll find posts on different aspects of commercial litigation in Canada. It's published by Michael Osborne, Kenneth Dekker, and Meredith Hayward of the Toronto firm of Affleck Greene McMurtry.

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