TechnoLawyer: Coming Attractions

In today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire, tech expert Jill Bauerle covers a fast, versatile PDF suite, a Web-based billing system, and an anti-spam appliance with a unique twist. Don't miss the next issue.

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

A Sly Suite of PDF Tools
By Jill Bauerle
Does your PDF software leave you enough time to fetch a cup of coffee when opening files? Instead of sitting like a hen in front of your screen, try Foxit's quick-footed PDF tools. Foxit develops a number of programs for managing, reading, writing, and converting PDF files. At 1MB, the free Foxit Reader downloads instantly and runs without installation. No more "welcome" screens and agonizing waits. Foxit Reader supports Chinese, Korean, and Japanese character sets once you download a special plugin. Another program, Foxit Reader Pro, has added features like a typewriter tool for inserting text, a note tool for inserting comments, and text-marking tools for highlighting, underlining, and striking out text. With Foxit Reader Pro, you can also draw lines and shapes, convert pages to pure text, and browse files in the Foxit Library. Other Foxit programs include the Reader for Pocket PC, PDF Editor (which enables you to freely edit text and images in PDF files), PDF Text Viewer, and PDF Page Organizer. Foxit's tools require Windows for the most part, but Foxit Reader can also run in Linux. Foxit Reader is free; Foxit Pro costs $39. Check Web site for pricing on other Foxit programs. Learn more about Foxit.

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Coming February 28, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Once you've decided to adopt a document management system, how do you ensure a successful implementation? In this article, technology consultant John Heckman offers ten priceless tips to help you focus on what you really need and how you want your document management system to function. See the difference a little planning and forethought can make.

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Coming February 27, 2006 to IP Memes: You'll learn about a new front in the ongoing wireless email wars that does not involve RIM, a sportscaster who was traded to another network for a cartoon character, why Google's latest legal setback may threaten Web 2.0 startups like USALaw.com, a new trademark bill that could make the next novel you read less realistic, and a patent challenge courtesy of the EFF concerning — what else — music.

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Coming March 3, 2006 to Fat Friday: Brian Garves explains how to reduce your Stamps.com costs, Jerry Sullenberger reviews three iPod accessories, Bruce Hanson discusses alternatives to Symantec AntiVirus, Anita Evans joins the debate over technology training for lawyers, and Maggie Fisher argues for more transparency among legal vendors. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 24, 2006 to Fat Friday: Carlos Gonzalez reviews Pathagoras for document assembly, Bryan Sims discusses his experience with Dell's tech support and repair service, Raymond Gintner explains how his firm saved a bundle by writing a word processing business plan, Karen Marvel reviews her use of Amicus Attorney over the past nine years, and Mark Castle adds his two cents to the ongoing technology and training debate. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 23, 2006 to Answers to Questions: Gary Young responds to the ongoing debate surrounding a New Jersey lawyer's accounting practices for retainers, Eric Lay discusses the ethics of legal outsourcing, Pat Cunningham explains how to make retainers show up as revenue on a P&L report, Stephen Hayes shares tips for those interested in Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Richard Haeussler reviews his Brother MFC-6800. In addition, this issue features links to 18 additional Posts in the TechnoLawyer Archive. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming February 21, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Lawyers who bill by the hour can find it difficult to justify investments in labor-saving technology. Why spend money to get work done faster when you charge for your time? In this article, attorney and technology consultant Marc Lauritsen describes twelve ways lawyers can profit from greater speed and efficiency. Learn how to work smarter — and better serve both your clients and yourself.

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Coming February 14, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Most litigators see creating a case chronology as a cut-and-dry process — just the facts, ma'am. But litigation expert and CaseSoft CEO Greg Krehel takes a different perspective. In this article, Greg proposes that within the production process of a case chronology lies a fountain of information that could greatly contribute to more effective case analysis and trial preparation. With Greg's tips, you can transform your case chronologies from static to dynamic.

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Coming February 13, 2006 to IP Memes: You'll learn about Bill Gates' latest technology prediction, why venture capitalists may be contributing to the delay in patent reform legislation, who's laying claim to a popular American football phrase, and a cell phone service with an eye on patenting emoticon keypad entry.

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Coming February 17, 2006 to Fat Friday: Mark Klarich discusses his take on our long-running series about the legal technology industry, Ronald Burdge and Douglas Thomas review their experiences using Amicus Attorney, Jim Calloway reviews WordPerfect 12, and Andrew Simpson responds to criticism of the Time Matters AIC listserver. Don't miss this issue.

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