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Charting an Exit From a Multi-Partner Firm Plus Four Law Firm Web Site Must-Haves

By Kathryn Hughes | Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Coming today to SmallLaw: While it may seem like your workload has no end in sight, your legal career will end someday. You'll retire, switch careers, or drop dead at your desk (hopefully not the latter). This issue of SmallLaw contains a chapter from law firm management consultant Ed Poll's new book, Life After Law: What Will You Do With the Next 6,000 Days? In this excerpt, which you won't find anywhere else, you'll learn about the steps required to leave a partnership. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for four must-haves of modern law firm web sites.

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Small firm, big dreams. Written by practicing lawyers who manage successful small firms and legal technology and practice management experts who have achieved rock star status, SmallLaw provides practical advice on management, marketing, and technology issues in small law firms, as well as comprehensive legal product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. SmallLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to helpful articles (and podcasts and videos) about solo practices and small law firms. The SmallLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Coming Attractions | Law Office Management | SmallLaw

Who Merits Partnership? Plus 75 More Must-Reads

By Kathryn Hughes | Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Coming today to BigLaw: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 76 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our BigLaw Pick of the Week.

Three Simple Steps for Large Law Firm Growth

The Lawyers Who Handled Dewey & LeBoeuf's Bankruptcy (Video)

Norton Rose Fulbright Joins Ranks of the Legal Giants

A Midsize Firm Gets Ahead of the Compliance Curve

Congratulations to James D. Cotterman of Altman Weil on winning our BigLaw Pick of the Week award: Who Merits Partnership in Today's Post-Apocalyptic World?

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Large and midsize law firms have achieved unprecedented success yet they still have tremendous growth potential. Written by insiders, corporate counsel, and other industry experts, BigLaw unearths best practices in leadership, marketing, strategy, and technology, and features detailed product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. BigLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to insightful articles (and podcasts and videos) about large and midsize law firms, as well as notable press releases issued by the world's largest law firms. The BigLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: BiglawWorld | Coming Attractions | Law Office Management

Top Five Steps to Prepare for the Ediscovery-Related Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Plus Tips for Objections

By Kathryn Hughes | Monday, June 24, 2013

Coming today to LitigationWorld: The 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure helped establish some best practices, but they didn't anticipate the explosion of electronic evidence and its associated costs and risks (e.g., Facebook had just opened its doors to people other than college students). To address the problems that have arisen, a new set of ediscovery amendments is working its way through the approval process. In this issue of LitigationWorld, ediscovery experts and lawyers Matthew Gillis and Nadine Weiskopf discuss what to expect, how to prepare, and the benefits of incorporating their advice now in advance of the new rules. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for tips on how to object without risking juror resentment.

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All practice areas evolve, but none faster than litigation. Written by successful litigators and other litigation experts, LitigationWorld provides you with practical tips related to electronic discovery, depositions, litigation strategy, litigation technology, and trial presentations. LitigationWorld also features in-depth litigation product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings, as well as links to the most noteworthy litigation articles in other publications so that you'll never miss anything. The LitigationWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Coming Attractions | Litigation/Discovery/Trials | LitigationWorld

A Lawyer Reviews Microsoft Word for iPhone Plus 125 More Must-Reads

By Kathryn Hughes | Monday, June 24, 2013

Coming today to BlawgWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 126 articles from the past week worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our BlawgWorld Pick of the Week.

Getting More From Social Media Requires Breaking the Rules

Review: Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case

Why Hourly Billing Kills the Art of Lawyering

50 Simple Ways to Market Your Law Firm

Congratulations to Jeff Richardson of iPhone J.D. on winning our BlawgWorld Pick of the Week award: A Lawyer Reviews Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone

Don't miss today's issue or any future issues of BlawgWorld.

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Our newsletters provide the most comprehensive coverage of legal technology, practice management, and law firm marketing, but not the only coverage. BlawgWorld enables you to stay on top of all the noteworthy articles (and podcasts) published online without having to hire a research assistant. Even when you're busy, you won't want to miss each issue's Pick of the Week. The BlawgWorld newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: BlawgWorld Newsletter | Coming Attractions | Document Management | Gadgets/Shredders/Office Gear | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Law Firm Marketing/Publications/Web Sites | Law Office Management | Technology Industry/Legal Profession

Top 10 Technology Pet Peeves; Reviews of SmartOffice PS456U, CCleaner, SuperAntiSpyware Professional; Much More

By Kathryn Hughes | Friday, June 21, 2013

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Michael Cartier, Review: SmartOffice PS456U Scanner

Neil Squillante, Top 10 Technology Pet Peeves

Ronald Cappuccio, Review: CCleaner and and SuperAntiSpyware Professional

Ronald Cappuccio, Why the iPad Is Not Ready for Drafting Legal Documents

Dee Crocker, Why Lawyers Should Steer Clear of Google Drive

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

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Our most serendipitous offering, Fat Friday consists of unsolicited contributions by TechnoLawyer members. You'll no doubt enjoy it because of its mix of interesting topics and genuinely useful knowledge, including brutally honest product reviews and informative how-tos. The Fat Friday newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Business Productivity/Word Processing | Coming Attractions | Copiers/Scanners/Printers | Dictation/OCR/Speech Recognition | Document Management | Email/Messaging/Telephony | Fat Friday | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Privacy/Security | Technology Industry/Legal Profession

Reviews of SpeechMike, TrialPad; Tips for Law Firm Web Sites and Naming Documents; New Questions

By Kathryn Hughes | Thursday, June 20, 2013

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Norman Bloch, Review: Philips SpeechMike for Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Douglas Thomas, Tips for Creating a Law Firm Web Site

Craig Evezich, How We Name Our Documents

Todd Hendrickson, Review: TrialPad

Don't miss this issue — or any future issues.

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Do you believe in the wisdom of crowds? In TL Answers, TechnoLawyer members answer legal technology and practice management questions submitted by their peers. This newsletter's popularity stems from the relevance of the questions and answers to virtually everyone in the legal profession. The TL Answers newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Coming Attractions | Dictation/OCR/Speech Recognition | Document Management | Gadgets/Shredders/Office Gear | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Law Firm Marketing/Publications/Web Sites | TL Answers

QdroDesk: Read Our Exclusive Report

By Neil J. Squillante | Thursday, June 20, 2013

Today's issue of TL NewsWire covers a cloud application for automating the creation of QDRO and related documents (see article below), timeline creation and presentation software, an iOS calendar app, and an online meeting and presentation service. Don't miss the next issue.

AUTOMATE YOUR QDRO PREPARATION AND GET HELP FROM SPECIALISTS

A spouse seeking your assistance for a divorce wants you to provide top-notch service, especially when drafting the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) if one or both parties has significant retirement benefits. Regardless of whom you represent in the divorce, this document is on par with a multibillion dollar merger agreement as far as the former couple is concerned. Accordingly, you want to make sure you nail every last detail so it can't hurt to automate the process and obtain the help of a QDRO specialist as needed.

QdroDesk … in One Sentence

Pension Appraisers' QdroDesk is a cloud application that automates the preparation of QDROs and associated documents.

The Killer Feature

Pension Appraisers has provided QDRO-related consulting services since 1989. QdroDesk incorporates the company's expertise to make QDRO preparation more accessible and affordable. QdroDesk walks you through an interview about your client's situation that takes into account all applicable federal and state laws, the marital or property settlement agreement, and conforms to plan guidelines.

When you finish, a QdroDesk specialist runs your QDRO through a nine-point review process to check for common errors and omissions, the correct plan name, verification of jurisdictional requirements, etc. to ensure court and plan approval. You can export the final document in both Word and PDF formats. If you run into any problems, you can obtain email and telephone assistance from a QDRO specialist.

"Wrapping up the division of retirement accounts upon divorce is greatly simplified with QdroDesk," Pension Appraisers' President Theodore K. Long, Jr. told us. "Whether attorneys use QdroDesk or send their clients directly to us, the benefits of instant QDRO delivery, full document control, and an experienced staff eliminates the hassles that come with lengthy delivery periods and communication barriers."

Other Notable Features

QdroDesk provides an explanation for each question. You can use QdroDesk in a linear manner or skip questions and return later if you don't currently have the information you need. The software will let you know which questions you skipped so that you can finish the QDRO. There's no time limit on completing a QDRO once you start the process. QdroDesk saves your work in progress until you're ready to complete the preparation process.

QdroDesk encompasses all types of plans, including defined benefit, defined contribution, federal government, military, railroad, state, local and municipal, and school systems for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

What Else Should You Know?

QdroDesk costs $299 per QDRO, including unlimited email and telephone support. Pension Appraisers offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. QdroDesk works in all modern web browsers on Windows PCs and Macs. Learn more about QdroDesk.

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So many products, so little time. In each issue of TL NewsWire, you'll learn about five new products for the legal profession. Pressed for time? The newsletter's innovative articles enable lawyers and law office administrators to quickly understand the function of a product, and zero in on its most important features. The TL NewsWire newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Online/Cloud | TL NewsWire | Transactional Practice Areas

Review of Fujitsu Scansnap iX500 Plus the Best PDF Software for Lawyers

By Kathryn Hughes | Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Coming today to SmallLaw: As we reported, Fujitsu replaced its popular ScanSnap S1500 (and S1500M) desktop scanners with the ScanSnap iX500 earlier this year. In this issue of SmallLaw, estate planning lawyer and scanner connoisseur Chandra Lewnau reviews the ScanSnap iX500 from the perspective of a lawyer in small law firm. From setup to design to new features to scan quality and speed to value, Chandra leaves no specification unexplored. As with all our formal reviews, you'll also find a TechnoScore rating. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a comparative review of four PDF applications, including a comparison chart.

How to Receive SmallLaw
Small firm, big dreams. Written by practicing lawyers who manage successful small firms and legal technology and practice management experts who have achieved rock star status, SmallLaw provides practical advice on management, marketing, and technology issues in small law firms, as well as comprehensive legal product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. SmallLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to helpful articles (and podcasts and videos) about solo practices and small law firms. The SmallLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Coming Attractions | Copiers/Scanners/Printers | SmallLaw

Google AdWords 101 for Lawyers: Top 10 Steps for Success Plus Review of Toggl

By Kathryn Hughes | Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Coming today to SmallLaw: How could a much younger company acquire American icon Motorola for $12 billion without any financial impact? Simple — AdWords. Responsible for the majority of Google's revenue, AdWords is the most lucrative advertising vehicle ever invented. Many law firms use it to gain new clients. But like all forms of advertising, you'll waste money if you don't use it properly. In this issue of SmallLaw, family lawyer and online marketing expert Lee Rosen provides 10 tips to get you started, including how to use sophisticated technologies like remarketing. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a review of a free time-tracking cloud application with corresponding smartphone apps.

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Small firm, big dreams. Written by practicing lawyers who manage successful small firms and legal technology and practice management experts who have achieved rock star status, SmallLaw provides practical advice on management, marketing, and technology issues in small law firms, as well as comprehensive legal product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. SmallLaw also ensures that you won't miss anything published elsewhere by linking to helpful articles (and podcasts and videos) about solo practices and small law firms. The SmallLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Coming Attractions | Law Firm Marketing/Publications/Web Sites | SmallLaw

A Law Firm in the Delicate Business of Babies Wants More Clients Plus Onlive Desktop for iPad

By Kathryn Hughes | Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Originally published in the January 31, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: Thought leaders often write in the abstract, making it difficult for law firms to apply their expertise. Time to rethink thought leadership articles. Today in SmallLaw, we begin a series of "tough challenge" columns in which experts tell a story about how a small law firm successfully addressed a tough challenge. In today's first column, document automation and practice management expert Seth Rowland discusses how International Fertility Law Group achieved a seeming paradox — increasing its clientele while simultaneously having its lawyers spend more time with each client. Also, check out this issue's Newsletter Flag, and don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for Clark Stewart's review of Onlive Desktop for iPad.

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Small firm, big dreams. Written by practicing lawyers who manage successful small firms and legal technology and practice management experts who have achieved rock star status, SmallLaw provides practical advice on management, marketing, and technology issues in small law firms, as well as comprehensive legal product reviews with accompanying TechnoScore ratings. SmallLaw also links to helpful articles in other publications about solo practices and small law firms. The SmallLaw newsletter is free so don't miss the next issue. Please subscribe now.

Topics: Automation/Document Assembly/Macros | Coming Attractions | Law Office Management | Practice Management/Calendars | SmallLaw
 
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