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Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Tim Callins, How to Fix Law Schools

Timothy Morgan, How to Fix the Word-WordPerfect Compatibility Problem

Stephen Seldin, The Problem With Apple Products and Microsoft Surface

Frances Ruiz, Review: Fujitsu ScanSnap 1500

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Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Philip Olenick, Review: SRFax

Jason Howie, Review: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Plus a Tip

Joe Dipierro, Review: CutePDF for Creating Non-Searchable PDF Documents

Troy Marsh, Why I Don't Use Word Despite the Peer Pressure

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Coming today to BlawgWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 124 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.

Take Control of Printing Costs

A Lawyer's Briefcase Then and Now

Five Steps for Using LinkedIn For Recruiting

Ideas for Riding on LegalZoom's Coattails

Congratulations to Seamus Bellamy of The Wirecutter on winning our BlawgWorld Pick of the Week award: The Best iPad Keyboard Case

Today's issue also contains links to every article in the May 2013 issue of Law Practice Today. 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.

Coming today to SmallLaw: More than 77% of TechnoLawyer members use Outlook. But most of you likely use prior versions. If you're wondering whether you should upgrade to Outlook 2013, you're in luck. In this issue of SmallLaw, law firm technology consultant Ben Schorr takes you on a tour of Outlook 2013's most notable new features. Just as importantly, he discusses the features Microsoft axed. Finally, Ben provides advice on whether or not your law practice should upgrade. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for the top 20 mistakes law firm founders make.

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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.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will impact one of your litigation matters. How should you proceed? In this issue of LitigationWorld, Seattle litigator Kim Gunning explains why you should consider a motion to stay your case until the Supreme Court issues an opinion. She also provides tips on how to frame your motion and respond to the the most common objections of opposing counsel to increase your odds of success. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for an analysis of conflicting case law on when a litigation hold should begin.

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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.

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Andrew Almond, How to Create and Enforce Usage of Word Templates

Bruce Gardiner, Read This Important Consideration Before Using Two Monitors

Caren Schwartz, Review: QuickBooks Online v. Quicken

Ronald Cappuccio, Review: Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12

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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.

Coming today to SmallLaw: When Apple started shipping the iPad, many journalists reviewed it as an entertainment device because they lacked the ability to see beyond their own navel. Meanwhile, lawyers realized the iPad could replace paper and laptops in many situations. In this issue of SmallLaw, litigator and iPad for lawyers expert Jeff Richardson shares five tips on using your iPad at a deposition. By following Jeff's advice, you'll minimize the risk of making a mistake or missing out on an opportunity to obtain helpful testimony. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a new study on how people find and hire lawyers.

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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.

Coming today to SmallLaw: A few years ago, Charlotte real estate lawyer Richard Belthoff told Gavel & Gown founder Ron Collins that he wanted to enter billable time into Amicus Attorney Small Firm from his smartphone and tablet when out of the office. Earlier this year, Gavel & Gown shipped Amicus TimeTracker, a cloud application that enables you to enter and edit time entries from any device and securely send them to Amicus Attorney Small Firm in your office. Who better to review Amicus TimeTracker than the lawyer who asked for it? That's what you'll find in this issue of SmallLaw. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for John Heckman's review of our TL Research Buyer's Guide to Legal Billing Software.

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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.

Coming today to BlawgWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 152 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.

Tips for Successful Legal Technology Projects

Review: Canon imageFormula P-208 Scan-tini

Tips for Lawyer Road Warriors

Want More Clients for Your Law Firm?

Congratulations to Jack Wallen of TechRepublic on winning our BlawgWorld Pick of the Week award: Reviews of Five Apps to Manage Multiple Cloud Accounts

Today's issue also contains links to every article in the May/June 2013 issue of Law Practice. 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.

Coming today to LitigationWorld: While winging it may work for some endeavors, it's not a good idea for litigation. In this issue of LitigationWorld, lawyer and trial graphics consultant Morgan Smith explains the advantages of creating visuals early in a case prior to depositions. He then passes along tips on how to name deposition and trial exhibits, and discusses the many advantages of following his advice. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for federal civil procedure God Arthur Miller's rant about today's federal litigation.

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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.