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Older Workers Delaying Retirement
Posted on March 18, 2009While the economic crisis is being felt by nearly every segment of the working population, one group of workers is faced with particularly tough decisions regarding their futures. Law firms need to be prepared to assist them in making a transition during challenging times.
Autonomy Corp Acquires Interwoven
Posted on March 18, 2009It seems like just the other day when IManage was acquired by Interwoven. Not much happened to change things in the document management world when that acquisition happened. In an announcement today, Autonomy Corporation announced that is has sealed the deal to acquire Interwoven.
Selecting an Internet Fax Service
Posted on March 13, 2009As we increasingly seek to receive our faxes electronically, solo and small firms turn to internet-based fax services. There are a plethora of offerings out there. How do we differentiate?
Copy and Paste from One Computer to Another
Posted on March 13, 2009Most computer users have encountered the situation where they want to copy some text from one computer to another. Often this means having to create a text file and then transferring the file to the other computer using a USB flash drive or CD. Here's a simple alternative that works.
When Your Tech Makes You So Mad You Need to Smile
Posted on March 12, 2009My colleague, Nerino Petro, at the State Bar of Wisconsin, has a post on his blog Nerino Petro’s Compujurist.com which highlights the love - hate relationship lawyers have with their technology, by pointing to a very humorous blog post by David Cambria on Law...
Time to Buy Vista?
Posted on March 11, 2009OK, I promised I would post to the blog when I thought enough time and software error corrections had been made to make it safe to move to Vista. I have been following comments in various legal technology listservs, and in the PC-related press for some time now, just waiting until I felt I could say all the turmoil had sufficiently died down...
New Laser Printers and Multi-functions Coming from Brother
Posted on March 11, 2009Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and solo or small law firm office. They are also one of the favored brands which has stood the test of time with lawyers. And we know that isn't easy...
The Virtual Office and Remote Access Technology
Posted on February 19, 2009One of the things I have found out over the years is that I can work from anywhere and at any time using reliable, proven technology.
Our New President Is Creating Work for Some Attorneys
Posted on February 13, 2009Labor law has been relatively quiet for many years. Many lawyers saw the handwriting on the wall as labor unions started to wane in strength and influence. Many switched over to employment law, seeing it as the next looming area ahead. And they were not wrong...
The Virtual Office and Remote Access Technology
Posted on February 10, 2009One of the things I have found out over the years is that I can work from anywhere and at any time using reliable, proven technology.
Identity Theft Prevention Program Required Under Red Flags Rules
Posted on January 17, 2009Do you know you may need to develop and implement an identity theft prevention program for your firm? Yes, it?s not just something important to do. And it?s not just something important for you to inform some of your clients (Financial Institutions and Creditors) that they have to do...
Spam on your cell phone?
Posted on January 17, 2009It's bad enough that our inboxes are bulging with new spam email day after day, despite our best efforts to filter them out. How bad is it? According to 2007 statistics aggregated by Postini, one of the world leaders in email virus and spam cleansing, 10 out of 12 messages (81%) are spam and 1 in 14 (7%) messages is virus infected...
Thin Client Technology, IBM, and a Computing World Without Microsoft
Posted on December 16, 2008It's been quite a while since I've written about the possibilities offered by thin client technology. So long, in fact, that much of what I predicted is finally coming to pass.
MAC Lawyers and Other Zealots
Posted on December 16, 2008Being a truly independent consultant means that one must often speak unpopular words. Words which may promote intellectual dialogue. That's the way it should be. Recently, though, my colleague and friend, Ross Kodner, has been under siege from the more extreme devotees of MAC use in the law firm.
Timekeeping on Your iPhone
Posted on December 04, 2008On December 2nd Exparte Staffing announced a new timekeeping application designed for the iPhone. At a cost of under $4.00 it's worth a look.
Looking to Finally Go Paperless?
Posted on December 03, 2008Lawyers are finally accepting the reality that they need to go digital. It's the only reasonable solution to the need to work smarter instead of harder. But progress is generally made in fits and starts.
FDIC Announces Inclusion of IOLTA in Unlimited Deposit Insurance
Posted on November 21, 2008Admittedly my most recent post about FDIC insurance limits and IOLTA accounts was overdue. This one is as timely as it gets. In a statement posted to the ABA site today, President H. Thomas Wells Jr. announced and applauded the recent FDIC decision.
What Happens to Your IOLTA Account If Your Bank Fails?
Posted on November 21, 2008Right now there are plenty of lawyers across the nation who are jittery about their client trust funds. With the banking industry looking for another bail-out, and a couple of failures dotting the national landscape, my peers from other state bars are receiving the same steady trickle of queries I am regarding what is insured and what is not.
A Quick Return to Sweet, Sweet Revenge
Posted on November 14, 2008After dispensing advice for 10 years about how to gain psychological relief by exacting revenge on deadbeat clients, I retracted it as of yesterday. After some additional research, I can again offer up the same advice with a better explanation.
About Blogging More
Posted on November 13, 2008I recently presented at the Maryland State Bar Solo & Small Firm Conference. As one attorney exited my session he stopped to compliment me on the seminar, and in departing he said, "Blog More"
Revenge Is Now a Lot Less Sweet
Posted on November 13, 2008Many of you have heard me at least once present a seminar on how to increase the likelihood of getting paid. It concludes with a methodology to exact revenge when all the right moves on your part don't motivate clients to pay.
Remote Access and Rebooting
Posted on November 13, 2008If you've ever tried to access your computer remotely only to find it frozen, powered off, or in a wait state following an automatic software update or power failure, you're going to like this news.
Don’t Drive and Cell in CA
Posted on November 13, 2008California has become the fifth state in the nation to make it illegal to drive and hold a cell phone conversation while actually holding the cell phone. It's OK to do it hands free using a corded or Bluetooth wireless headset, but not holding the phone to the ear.
A New Listing on the BlogRoll
Posted on October 07, 2008For those of you familiar with blogs -- most everyone by now -- you know that the BlogRoll is reserved for a listing of other recommended blogs from colleagues or competitors we admire. I'm late to the party on recommending this one.
Problems With the New iPhone
Posted on October 07, 2008If you're about to buy an iPhone, you may want to hold off until the newest wrinkle is ironed out.
Finally — Smoke Free Workplaces in PA
Posted on September 25, 2008It's about time the smoke free workplace became mandatory in PA. Is your office ready?
Do You Know the Difference Between AVAILABLE and CLEARED Funds?
Posted on July 07, 2008Millions of dollars have been scammed from law firm trust accounts because of inadequate safeguards, but especially because many lawyers don't seem to understand the difference between funds which have been cleared, and funds which are merely made available.
GC Describes Characteristics of a Great Rainmaker
Posted on June 30, 2008Want to know what makes for a great rainmaker? Hear what one general counsel has to say.
IRS Increases Mileage Rate
Posted on June 30, 2008The IRS is increasing the mileage rate as of July 1, 2008.
First Blogging, Now Twittering
Posted on June 30, 2008Many people just don't get it about blogs. Even fewer are picking up on the potential of Twitter. Is it even on your radar screen?
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