TechnoLawyer: Business Productivity/Word Processing

Coming June 6, 2006 to TechnoFeature: You may claim to be a Word aficionado. Perhaps you know how to use Styles. But do you know how to edit text in Print Preview or use Autocorrect to reduce keystrokes? In this article, legal technology consultant Patricia Nemish shares her top ten favorite little-known features of Word. Many years ago Pat switched from WordPerfect to Word at her clients' insistence. They looked to her to teach them Word's sophisticated features — and now she'll teach you. Pay attention!

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In today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire, tech expert Jill Bauerle covers a new and improved version of a case analysis tool, conversion software for PDF and other files, and a handy utility for magnifying items on your screen. Don't miss the next issue.

Below you'll find one of the three articles from today's edition:

Litigation Software that (Almost) Does the Thinking for You
By Jill Bauerle
Behind every open and shut case is a lot of hard work. To help litigators and litigation teams save time while producing even better results for their clients, LexisNexis CaseSoft has released CaseMap 6, the latest version of its popular litigation analysis tool. CaseMap 6 sports many new user-requested features and a "faster," "retooled" database engine that accommodates hundreds of custom fields. Also, its new look will make users of Microsoft Office 2003 feel right at home. Among the new features is the Intake Interview Jumpstart, which enables you to e-mail clients a questionnaire about their case. When you receive their completed questionnaire, you can import it into an existing or new CaseMap case file and even generate a ReportBook. Such automation seems to be everywhere in CaseMap 6, which also includes document index creation, bulk e-mail importing, and tight integration with the new CaseMap Bates Stamper. The revamped Issue Analysis Mode helps you decide when to file for summary judgment, and the MSJ Statement of Fact Creator helps you create the accompanying brief. Similarly, new tools exist for identifying privileged documents, and then creating a privileged log. Other new features include links to CaseMap Webinars for on-demand learning, the ability to create a fact from a document, batch copying of linked PDF files, and bulk updating of linked file paths and field values. LexisNexis CaseSoft has also enhanced existing features, For example, more options exist for creating and formatting ReportBooks, and you can now link to more applications than ever, including CaseLogistix, Interwoven WorkSite, Hummingbird DM5, and iCONECTnxt. Pricing for CaseMap 6 starts at $595; upgrade pricing starts at $199.  Learn more about CaseMap 6.

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Coming May 25, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Jason Havens reviews Windows Desktop Search as compared to its competitors, Christopher Hayes offers advice on the most secure way to set up Windows Remote Desktop, Jay Solomon discusses the benefits of case management software, Amy Dyer reviews Microsoft AntiSpyware (now called Windows Defender), and Mark Lieb provides a helpful tip on how to keep a shared PC clean. In addition, this issue features links to 8 additional Posts in the TechnoLawyer Archive. Don't miss this issue.

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How to Wow 'Em Like Steve Jobs

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Sorry for the late notice, but on May 18th at 9:00 a.m. I plan to attend Adobe's Acrobat Legal Forum at the Westin Hotel in Times Square. If you also plan to attend, e-mail me so that I can look for you there. Rick Borstein will also be there. Learn more about this event.

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A TechnoEditorial is the vehicle through which we opine and provide tips of interest to managing partners, law firm administrators, and others in the legal profession. TechnoEditorials appear first in TechnoGuide, and later here in TechnoLawyer Blog. TechnoGuide, which is free, also contains exclusive content. You can subscribe here.

Coming May 18, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Andrea Cannavina shares her thoughts on the Word v. WordPerfect debate, Kelly Lupo explains the intricacies of backing up and reviews online backup service AmeriVault, Scott Bassett reviews PCLaw TE for Palm synchronization, Debbie Westwood reviews Time Matters Enterprise, and Jennifer Little provides some Windows Explorer tips. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming May 12, 2006 to Fat Friday: David Munn reflects on this year's LegalTech New York, Carroll Straus reviews Voo2do for task management, Douglas Folk discusses Tumi's laptop cases, Georgina Macdonald reviews her Belkin and Altec Lansing iPod accessories, and Gregory Miller dissects Ross Kodner's recent musings on legal blogs. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming May 11, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Jason Havens compares Windows Desktop Search to Google Desktop Search and reviews an Outlook archival utility, William Burt reviews Xerox Documate scanners in a law office, Alan Press reviews his Fujitsu ScanScap, Sandra Adams reviews QuickBooks for legal billing and accounts receivable, and Carol Bratt discusses her free document assembly system. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming May 09, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Ever wonder how some law practices run so smoothly? In this article, attorney and legal technology enthusiast Bryan Sims discusses the technology he finds invaluable in his litigation practice. From hardware to software, Bryan covers it all. Find out how one lawyer increased his productivity by stepping up his tech savvy — and how you can too.

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Coming May 4, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Pamela Coleman cites three features of Acrobat Professional that may help you decide between it and the Standard version, Corey Rich and Eric Imperial review QuickBooks Pro and how they have integrated it with their practice management software, Michael Commins reviews the Xerox Documate 252 scanner, and Stewart Lenz reviews the Fujitsu ScanSnap. Don't miss this issue.

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