Management
Connectivity can be both a boon and an annoyance for attorneys. Access to an ever-growing library of legal apps for mobile devices has the potential to help streamline tasks and reduce waste in terms of time, paper and document storage. Conversely, client expectations are higher, leaving you to deal with the stress of instant, on-demand…
If you are running an up-to-date law office with all the latest in technology, you may already be familiar with many of the file storage options available for your client files. If you are still in search of a better storage alternative and are looking for a good of-site solution for your files, you do…
This month we talk with Nicole Black, a Rochester, New York attorney. Ms. Black is the author of the ABA book Cloud Computing for Lawyers and co-author of the ABA book Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier. She is also the Director of Business Development and Community Relations for MyCase (mycase.com), a cloud-based law…
You have probably heard of “the cloud” and how it is revolutionizing the way people use computers and the Internet. But you may not be clear about what the term means and what distinguishes it from the Internet itself. “Cloud computing” refers to a service that includes the use of computer hardware and the delivery…
Too many attorneys leave themselves open to threats and hackers. A common misconception is that online security is a technological problem, but in reality, it is a management problem. Let’s get physical The first line of defense for any law firm is physical security. Attorneys and staff assume that a firm’s internal network is secure…
One of the most effective ways to get your name and information about your expertise directly into the right hands – current and potential clients — is by mailing them marketing pieces. Yes, there still is a place for actual, ink-and-paper marketing, sent by direct mail. With direct mail, you can completely control the messaging,…
This month, our editorial team had an unusual problem. Every month, they line up three experts for the Ask An Expert column – the scheduled expert and two backups. If the first expert is traveling or has an unexpected problem arise, filling the position with someone eager to speak to our subscribers (98 percent of…
It can seem like every time you turn around, there is yet another Microsoft upgrade that you just cannot live without. Or, can you? In its most recent offering, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 8 and Office 2013. Is your firm ready to embrace another change? Or does your staff want to cry, “Just let…
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