TechnoLawyer: Coming Attractions

Coming September 18, 2008 to Answers to Questions: Andrea Cannavina reviews the Olympus DS-4000 and DS-2300 as well as the Philips Pocket Memo 9600, Howard Walker reviews Amicus Attorney 2008 Small Firm Edition (plus a response from Gavel and Gown Software), James Vernon reviews Prolaw READY and how it stacks up against its competitors, Kathy Burnett offers a courtroom presentation tip, and J. J. explains why one word processor will always have the edge. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming September 16, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Passing the bar exam does not require knowing what a motherboard does. However, if you don't have an IT department on call 24/7, you might benefit from learning what goes on inside that PC of yours. In this article, attorney and former IBM salesperson Edward Zohn presents several reasons why attorneys should understand how to build their own PCs even if they never actually do so. From cases and power supplies to operating systems, Ed explains how to build a PC tailored to your needs for a reasonable price.

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Coming September 11, 2008 to Answers to Questions: Julian Garcia provides some password security tips and reviews Whisper32 and Billeo, John Pierce reviews Synergy for using one keyboard and mouse for multiple computers, Paul Lepine shares a recent conversation with Copernic Inc. about a change in pricing, Paul Mansfield clarifies a recent Post about Time Matters 7 and offers his views on upgrading, and Deborah Spanic reviews SplashID for BlackBerry. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming September 12, 2008 to Fat Friday: Marina Pavicevic reviews i-TOOLS for document processing and production, Steven Brower discusses the real problem with eDiscovery and he reviews Nuix for searching email, Andrew Weltchek shares how permission based spam control works for him, Tom Trottier responds to a recent TechnoFeature about applying Toyota's Production System to law firms, and Brent Blanchard discusses his Word-WordPerfect hardships. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming September 9, 2008 to TechnoFeature: As law firms become more dependent on technology, they also become more dependent on the people who keep it all running smoothly. Law firm CIOs and IT Directors must stay on top of current systems as well as adapt when technology changes — all while keeping the lawyers happy. In this article, Ron Freidmann discusses the seven biggest challenges that come with the job — and lays down seven maxims for dealing with them. From reining in tech enthusiasts to persuading upper management to try something new, Ron shares some much-needed advice for balancing technology needs and firm politics.

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Coming September 4, 2008 to Answers to Questions: David Giuffrida shares some tips for saving and filing case-related email plus he reviews MessageSave, Matthew Cockman reviews SherWeb's hosted Exchange service, Ron Murphy reviews TrialSmart trial presentation software for the Mac, Edward Still reviews Eudora, and Douglas Thomas explains the difference between Word and Excel for calculations. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming September 5, 2008 to Fat Friday: Ay Uaxe shares his insights on the single most important ingredient for a successful legal career, Scott J. Sachs discusses his encounters with opposing counsel clueless about electronic discovery, Gregory Harper shares his experiences with Dell laptops, Tom Trottier rebuts Ross Kodner's claim that document management is the killer legal app, and Jason Kohlmeyer criticizes those who complain about Microsoft Word. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming September 2, 2008 to TechnoFeature: With so many ways to market your firm, which vehicles should you pursue? In this article, law firm marketing specialist Stephen Fairley shares ten points to consider when creating a marketing action plan. Do you know your Ideal Target Market? Can everyone in you firm explain your Unique Competitive Advantage? If not, read Stephen's ten tips to give yourself an edge and improve your marketing mojo.

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Coming August 29, 2008 to Answers to Questions: Frank Feilmeyer shares several options for securing files on a network, Steve Loewy reviews CryptMagic and Passwords Plus for password management on a BlackBerry, and Donald Diamond reviews the Tritton USB 2.0 DVI Video Adapter. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming August 28, 2008 to Answers to Questions: David Hudgens explains why you should consider a larger second monitor or LCD TV instead of a third monitor, Fredric Gruder reviews Mozy for online backup, and Sandy Hagman shares more Paste Special tips for Word 2003 and Office 2007. Don't miss this issue.

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Published on Thursdays, Answers to Questions is a weekly newsletter in which TechnoLawyer members answer legal technology and practice management questions submitted by their peers (including you if you join TechnoLawyer). Like all of our newsletters, it's free. Please subscribe now.