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Originally published in the May 1, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: The United States Postal Service's glory days are long gone, but virtually all law firms still use mail. In this issue of SmallLaw, law firm technology consultant Ben Schorr explains how to wring more productivity from Microsoft Word when creating and printing envelopes and labels. Even if you're a power user, you probably don't know about all of these power tips — plus Ben also discusses POSTNET bar codes. So keep this article close at hand the next time you power up Microsoft Word. Also, can lawyers work in cubicles? Don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a law firm that answered this question by experimenting with an open office design.

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Originally published in the October 4, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Welcome to your seventh Ediscovery 101 class — the penultimate installment of this year-long series. In this issue of LitigationWorld, ediscovery consultant Tom O'Connor puts into context everything he has taught you so far. He explains why your knowledge of how computers, smartphones, and other such devices store data can prevent you from being sanctioned, and even give you a leg up when drumming up new business and during the fog of discovery. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for ediscovery tips from an ediscovery special master, including a model federal appointment order.

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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.

Originally published in the September 24, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Many aspects of litigation are exciting (depositions, trials) or at least interesting (legal research). But not privilege logs despite being both important and risk-prone. In this issue of LitigationWorld, ediscovery blogger Joshua Gilliland provides a three-step plan to minimize risk and speed up the creation of privilege logs. Best of all, Josh's plan enables you to delegate much of the work to contract or junior lawyers (and still sleep at night). Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for the most feared litigators according to a new survey of corporate counsel.

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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.

Originally published in the September 20, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Thanks to Schoolhouse Rock, Generation X lawyers likely have a better understanding of conjunctions than other lawyers. But many litigators, including Gen-xers, mistakenly believe that you cannot start sentences with conjunctions. In this issue of LitigationWorld, lawyer and legal writing expert Ed Good busts this myth, and provides other tips on using conjunctions to improve your legal writing. Also, if you listen closely to that Schoolhouse Rock song, you'll hear one instance in which the conductor starts a sentence with a conjunction. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for tips on identifying "stealth jurors" with an agenda.

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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.

Originally published in the September 11, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Your client wants to settle. The opposing party ignores your entreaties. So that means full steam ahead, right? Not necessarily. In this issue of LitigationWorld, Seattle litigator and civil procedure expert Kim Gunning discusses an underused settlement escape hatch in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This rule essentially forces a crucible. In some situations, it can put money into your client's pocket even if your client loses at trial. Just one warning though — your client may kiss you. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a tip on how to make jury trials more of a sure thing.

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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.

Originally published in the September 7, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Meet Professor Marin Levy of Duke Law School. Someday all litigators who practice in federal court may know about Marin because of her area of research — appellate case management practices (i.e., the inner workings of the federal courts of appeal). In this issue of LitigationWorld, Marin explains some of the key differences among the circuits regarding their management of the pre-argument, oral argument, and disposition phases, including some surprising statistics. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for tips on how to give presentations using your iPad.

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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.

Originally published in the August 27, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Welcome to your sixth Ediscovery 101 class. Now that you know how computers work and store information, and about the history of ediscovery, you're ready to learn how to supervise an ediscovery project. In this issue of LitigationWorld, http://www.gulfltc.org ediscovery consultant Tom O'Connor discusses the difference between petrified and native files, the problems posed by metadata, and how to collect and process digital documents for review without getting yourself sanctioned. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for a waiver of privilege case involving a former truck driver who set up shop as an ediscovery consultant and the unfortunate law firm that hired him.

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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.

Originally published in the April 27, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: "This brief looks amazing. What a joy to read!" These words rarely enter the thoughts of a judge, but not because they don't care. Judges and others to whom you submit documents read professionally typeset books and ebooks just like you. But for some reason, lawyers continue to use anachronistic typefaces and layouts for their documents. In this issue of SmallLaw, appellate lawyer and Pennsylvania legal technology specialist Joshua Auriemma explains how small law firms like yours can give your documents a competitive advantage by employing some simple typographical rules. Josh even links to a before and after example from his firm. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for email and web copywriting tips.

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Originally published in the April 24, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: You've just written a world-class brief. Time to send it to your word processing department to create a table of authorities. What's that? You work in a small law firm and don't have a word processing department? Okay then just give it to your assistant. She still creates a table of authorities manually? Well, you're in luck. In this issue of SmallLaw, law firm technology consultant and Microsoft Word guru Ben Schorr provides step-by-step instructions for automatically generating a table of authorities in Microsoft Word. Make this article required reading at your firm. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for 19 alternatives to hiring your first (or next) law firm employee.

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Originally published in the April 17, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: Traveling stinks. But technology can improve your experience. In this issue of SmallLaw, lawyer and law practice advisor Erik Mazzone reveals his top five travel technologies for mobile lawyers. From planning your trip to remembering what you learned to finding the best pasta in town to making sure your smartphone remains charged, Erik's must-read article has you covered. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a boutique law firm that recently began offering low-cost legal services online.

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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.