TechnoLawyer: Coming Attractions

Coming May 2, 2005 to Answers to Questions: Jason Havens reviews the Panasonic KXT-G4000B 4-line cordless telephone system after two months of use in his law office, Ken Laska points to a resource other than TechnoLawyer for unbiased reviews of scanners and other law office equipment, Dianna Reynolds discusses Amicus Attorney's integration with GroupWise, Stephen Donovan reviews Dell's 1600n MFP printer/scanner, Linscott Hanson reviews an outliner that you can use on your PC and your PDA, and Mary Allen reviews a consultancy that specializes in creating WordPerfect macros for law firms. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming May 3, 2005 to TechnoFeature: In this article Clint Pullin offers seven invaluable tips to improve the functionality of Microsoft Office in your law firm. For example, one of his tips explains how to use dialog boxes to increase your earnings. Another tip explains how to create chronological document indexes. In providing these tips, Clint hopes to encourage you to think specifically about your needs for legal data management using software you currently own. With Clint's tips, you can design a legal data management system that fits the personality of your law firm, reduces job stress, and enhances your professional success.

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Coming April 29, 2005 to Fat Friday: David Umbaugh reflects on how technology has enabled him to reduce his staff by nearly 50% over the past three years, Richard Siferd serves up three tips for buying legal software that will surely generate some controversy, Spencer Rhodes explores the shortcomings of the two leading image formats (PDF and TIFF), and Derek Stolp adds his two cents to the recent debate over using cheap PCs in a law firm. Lastly, Steven Finell responds to my comment about last year's presidential election with an essay that belongs in the Washington Post though we're happy to have it in Fat Friday. Don't miss this issue.

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Coming April 28, 2005 to Answers to Questions: Ron Fox reviews the Xerox WorkCentre M35 (which scans/prints/copies at 35 pages per minute), Jim Garrison reviews FileCenter (a document management solution), Britt Knuttgen reviews Canon's ImageRUNNER and discusses its integration with Worldox (another document management solution), Pamela Coleman reviews Microsoft Word's Reveal Formatting feature, and Claude Morgan discusses a common Internet Explorer annoyance. Don't miss this issue.

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Published Mondays and Thursdays, Answers to Questions is a twice 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.

Coming April 25, 2005 to Answers to Questions: Byron Lane reviews the equipment and software he uses for the virtual private network (VPN) between his office and his home office, Charles Rathburn reviews a new sub-$1,000 scanner that he claims puts the popular Fujitsu ScanSnap to shame, William Brown reviews ProLaw in a firm with 11 lawyers and two offices, Frank Feilmeyer discusses a free PDF search tool for advanced Acrobat users, and Sean Fosmire reviews an online service (that we have not previously covered) for securely sending large files. Don't miss this issue.

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Published Mondays and Thursdays, Answers to Questions is a twice 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.

Coming April 26, 2005 to TechnoFeature: During the Robert Blake murder trial, M. Gerald Schwartzbach and his defense team called upon trial and technology consultant Ted Brooks to assist with the trial presentation. In this article, Ted shares his perspective, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at this widely-followed celebrity trial. In particular, he contrasts the trial presentation methods used by the defense and prosecution.

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Coming April 25, 2005 to IP Memes: You'll discover what the Federal Circuit thinks about Smuckers' patent for crustless peanut butter and jelly, learn about a new controversial bill that would drastically change U.S. patent law, and expose yourself to some alternative viewpoints on the pending Family and Entertainment Copyright Act of 2005 (currently awaiting President Bush's signature). All that plus the IP Memes IP Blog of the Week.

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This past week in TechnoRelease:

• Anthony Vlahos of LexisNexis used lyrics from Radiohead's critically-acclaimed album OK Computer to discuss the increasingly time-constrained and gadget-dependent legal profession. He then explained how lawyers can use Lexis Nexis Time Matters 6 as part of a "personal action plan" to regain control over their life and practice.

• Fios announced a free April 19th Webcast entitled Understanding the Proposed FRCP Amendments — with Adam Cohen of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Listen in as Adam discusses everything from planning for and dealing with damaging e-mail to the ease of manipulating and altering electronic information.

• Insys Development introduced Escrow Organizer, which enables you to manage the receipts and disbursements of client funds. Insys is offering a $35 discount to TechnoLawyer members until April 30, 2005.

• CleanerInbox.com invited TechnoLawyer members to try its Postini e-mail filtering, which "provides comprehensive protection effectively eliminating threats before they impact your network." CleanerInbox.com is offering TechnoLawyer members a discount plus free setup.

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Coming April 20, 2005 to TechnoLawyer NewsWire: In this issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire, you'll learn about a new set of Outlook add-ins designed to increase your efficiency, a Web site that compiles all the best deals on tech gear, a Google-like search engine that facilitates searching public records, a new service for cyberspace meetings and collaboration, and an intuitive e-mail filtering system.

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Coming April 22, 2005 to Fat Friday: Rory Sanchez explores whether cheap PCs make sense for law firms, explains "TOC" in plain English, and recommends the ultimate monitor setup for lawyers. Additionally, Nathaniel Barber reviews the Hummingbird DM document management system in a public law office setting, while Steven Schwaber and Gil Aguiles weigh in with their respective advice on low-end PCs and monitors. If you're in the market for a PC, monitor, or document management system, don't miss this edition. Don't miss this issue.

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