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New Duties to Protect Health Care Privacy Take Effect February 17, 2010

Posted on January 22, 2010
Attorneys who represent doctors, hospitals, health insurance companies, and the like face new statutory obligations to take affirmative steps to ensure the privacy of their clients? patient information when it is transmitted or stored electronically.

Windows 7

Posted on January 17, 2010
I continue to read good things about Windows 7 in the various sources I trust.

FMLA Subject to Major Changes

Posted on December 23, 2009
There are five new employment law bills expected in 2010 that could significantly expand FMLA and change how you manage your paid and unpaid leave procedures. All of these bills have a good chance of becoming law under comprehensive family and medical leave legislation known as The Balancing Act of 2009.

Holiday Shopping Guide

Posted on December 23, 2009
It's not too late. Reid Trautz has posted his Holiday Shopping Guide for Lawyers for the fifth year in a row. There's something for everyone.

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Windows 7 ? A First Look

Posted on December 09, 2009
I?m flattered that so many people have taken the time to call and write to ask me whether it?s ?time? to install Windows 7. As you know, I warned my readers to steer clear of Vista from its release date until only very recently, and then advised you might be better off just waiting for Windows 7.

Did Michigan Attorney Watch One Too Many Episodes of LA Law?

Posted on December 07, 2009
In a disciplinary case which could have been ripped right out of an episode of the old TV sitcom ?LA Law,? a Michigan attorney was suspended from practice for 180 days after a string of sensational allegations, including that he offered clients a "couch of restitution" to pay off their legal fees.

More Information on Google Scholar

Posted on December 03, 2009
The latest issue of the State Bar of Wisconsin's InsideTrack electronic newsletter features a very comprehensive article on Google Scholar, as well as links to other sites offering access to judicial decisions.

A Dangerous New Worm Affecting Apple iPhone and iPod

Posted on November 23, 2009
This is the second worm found in the wild which is targeted specifically at the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. It is the first one which security company Sophos rates as a serious threat.

Free Case Research on Google Scholar

Posted on November 19, 2009
On November 17th, Google announced its latest offering: Google Scholar ? a place where one can find and read full text legal opinions from U.S. federal and state district, appellate and supreme courts, all for free.

Independent Contractors

Posted on November 17, 2009
A number of law firms choose to classify part-time employees as Independent Contractors because it?s easier than adding them to payroll, or dealing with tax deductions, workers compensation, and benefit decisions based on part-time or erratic hours of service...

Peace of Mind from Blackberry

Posted on November 12, 2009
BlackBerrys have a special security feature that will send out an emergency notification if you type in a password under duress.

Judge Rules FTC Cannot Make Lawyers Comply With Identity Theft Laws

Posted on November 12, 2009
The new Red Flags Rules which went into effect on November 1, 2009 were supposed to apply to lawyers, according to the FTC. Just two days ahead of the deadline, a federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted lawyers a reprieve.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

Posted on November 04, 2009
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) goes into effect on November 21, 2009. You will need to replace your federal employment rights poster(s) at your office in order to remain in compliance.

Planning Your 2010 Budget for Postage

Posted on October 16, 2009
During these tight economic times, it seems everyone is going over their budget for 2010 with a magnifying glass. What should you plan for in postage increases?

Online Banking and the Next Generation of Trojans

Posted on October 01, 2009
Online banking is getting more dangerous as malicious code gets more advanced. A news report which posted on September 29, 2009 on CNet News revealed what security experts referred to as the "next generation" of banking Trojan. The bank Trojan, dubbed URLZone, has features designed to thwart fraud detection systems which are triggered by unusual transactions.

Clinging to Windows XP

Posted on June 29, 2009
Is your firm still hanging onto Windows XP? If so, you're not alone. Ninety-six percent of those who responded to a recent TechRepublic survey indicated they are still using XP.

Malicious Web Sites Increasing Your Security Risk Exposure

Posted on June 12, 2009
The recently published story by Susan Bradley entitled "Big-name Sites Spread Latest Malware Infections" on the Microsoft Secrets web site should be mandatory reading for anyone who uses Internet Explorer to surf the web.

Another Huge Security Breach

Posted on May 20, 2009
CNet News reported last Friday about a security breach at UC Berkeley which left 160,000 individuals at risk due to possible stolen information. At particular risk of identity theft are some 97,000 individuals whose Social Security numbers were accessed in the breach, but it's still unclear whether hackers were able to match up those SSNs with individual names.

Make the News: Help a Reporter Out

Posted on May 15, 2009
Do you ever read an article and wonder how the attorneys or other people quoted in it get found by the reporters? Are they friends with the reporter? Are they on some special database of experts? Maybe, but more likely they have responded to a reporter query from ?Help A Reporter Out? (HARO), or another free query list.

Ulanoff Prediction: Death of the Free Web

Posted on May 15, 2009
If you have a moment, read Lance Ulanoff's thought-provoking article "Is the Free Web About to Expire?" which appears in the May 13, 2009 issue of PCMag.com.

Vista Will Be Abandoned by Microsoft

Posted on May 12, 2009
There have been persistent rumors that Microsoft would abandon Vista once Windows 7 ships. Vista has not sold well since its release. Small wonder, since it's been possibly the most flawed operating system release in history. On Monday May 11th, Microsoft said users testing Vista should abandon that effort for the Windows 7 RC candidate.

PA Has Fourth Probable Case of Swine Flu

Posted on May 01, 2009
In a joint press release today, The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) and the Montgomery County Health Department reported the state's fourth probable case of swine influenza, this time in Montgomery County.

A New Employment Law Blog

Posted on April 29, 2009
A new employment law blog has dotted the landscape of the world wide web. Dubbed "HumanRacehorses," the tag line promises, "A look at the legal aspects of the employment relationship --- slightly irreverent but hopefully frequently helpful." I expect great things from this blog.

For Young Lawyers and Attorneys Opening Their First Law Office

Posted on April 28, 2009
The April issue of Law Practice Today focuses on topics of importance to young lawyers and attorneys opening their first law office.

Laptops for College Students

Posted on April 17, 2009
If you've got a college-bound student, or just one who needs a tech upgrade, I recommend you see how Ross weighs in on things. It may save you time, headaches, and money.

Going Paperless - One Firm’s Story

Posted on April 10, 2009
I found a very informative and well-produced podcast on the Divorce Discourse blog explaining precisely how their office went paperless, and why, step by step. If you can't figure out how to get there after listening to this podcast, you can contact them for additional information...

I’m All A-Twitter

Posted on April 09, 2009
I just returned from American Bar Association's TechSHOW 2009 where I presented two sessions, and attended a multitude. The vendor exhibit was amazing this year. I can't ever remember so many new products to enable one to convert virtually every otherwise "down" moment into productive, billable time...

Increase Your Mastery of Word

Posted on April 09, 2009
My colleague at the Wisconsin Bar, Nerino Petro, recently posted to his Compujurist blog about Madison criminal defense attorney Charles Kenyon's web resources, including FAQ, links and updated legal user's guide for using MS Word.

New COBRA Rules in Effect

Posted on March 26, 2009
The recent economic stimulus package signed into law includes significant changes to COBRA administration -- and provides a short deadline for employers, insurers and third-party administrators to comply. The changes are numerous and complicated.

Internet Explorer 8 Just Released Today

Posted on March 20, 2009
Hot off the newswire: Microsoft today announced the release of Internet Explorer version 8. It can be downloaded in 25 languages starting at noon EDT on March 19.

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