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TrialPad 4.0 and Legal Software Economics; Defending Windows; The Power and Fury of Microsoft Word

By Kathryn Hughes | Friday, October 3, 2014

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Mark C. Metzger, TrialPad 4.0, Legal Software Economics, and the Risk of Asymmetry

Steve Pena, In Defense of Windows (PEBCAK)

Steve Long, The Power and the Fury of Microsoft Word

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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 | Fat Friday | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Litigation/Discovery/Trials | Networking/Operating Systems | Presentations/Projectors | TechnoLawyer | Technology Industry/Legal Profession

TrialPad 4.0 Upgrade; Reviews of dtSearch, Google Apps for Work, Toggl, Trello, Everything, eFax

By Kathryn Hughes | Thursday, October 2, 2014

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles:

Thomas F. McDow, My Take on the TrialPad 4.0 Upgrade (Plus a TranscriptPad Request)

Ken Laska, Review: dtSearch

Andrew Weltchek, Review: Google Apps for Work, Toggl, Trello for Practice Management

Mark Olberding, Review: Everything by Voidtools

Harold Burstyn, Review: eFax

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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: Accounting/Billing/Time Capture | Business Productivity/Word Processing | Collaboration/Knowledge Management | Dictation/OCR/Speech Recognition | Document Management | Email/Messaging/Telephony | Litigation/Discovery/Trials | Practice Management/Calendars | Presentations/Projectors | TL Answers

Review of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13 Plus 61 More Must-Reads

By Kathryn Hughes | Monday, August 4, 2014

Coming today to BlawgWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 62 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.

Out of Office Autoresponder Best Practices

Keynote and PowerPoint Cheat Sheet

Productivity Tasks That an iPad Performs Best

New Features in Office for iPad

iPad Girl by Legal Bytes (Music Video)

Congratulations to Christopher Null of PCWorld on winning our BlawgWorld Pick of the Week award: Review of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13

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Our newsletters provide the most comprehensive coverage of both legal technology and mainstream technology of interest to the legal profession (e.g., monitors, smartphones, scanners, the iPad, and more). But not the only coverage. BlawgWorld enables you to stay on top of all the noteworthy legal and mainstream technology articles (and podcasts and videos) published elsewhere 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. Please subscribe now.

Topics: BlawgWorld Newsletter | Business Productivity/Word Processing | Coming Attractions | Dictation/OCR/Speech Recognition | Email/Messaging/Telephony | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Presentations/Projectors | Technology Industry/Legal Profession

BlawgWorld: Lawyer David Sparks' Presentations Plus 56 More Must-Reads

By Kathryn Hughes | Friday, August 1, 2014

Coming today to BlawgWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 57 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.

USB Hub Buyer's Guide

The Best iPhone Calendar Apps

Please Share Your Memories of Ross Kodner

The Fascinating History of Autocorrect

Congratulations to Jeff Richardson of iPhone J.D. on winning our BlawgWorld Pick of the Week award: Review of Lawyer David Sparks' Presentations

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Our newsletters provide the most comprehensive coverage of both legal technology and mainstream technology of interest to the legal profession (e.g., monitors, smartphones, scanners, the iPad, and more). But not the only coverage. BlawgWorld enables you to stay on top of all the noteworthy legal and mainstream technology articles (and podcasts and videos) published elsewhere 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. Please subscribe now.

Topics: BlawgWorld Newsletter | Computer Accessories | Gadgets/Shredders/Office Gear | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Practice Management/Calendars | Presentations/Projectors | Technology Industry/Legal Profession

Review of TrialDirector 6.5 Plus Nine Tips for Video Depositions

By Kathryn Hughes | Monday, July 28, 2014

Coming today to LitigationWorld: "We hold these truths to be self-evident" may have sufficed for the Declaration of Independence but trials require more proof. Because showing while telling is more persuasive, trial presentation software has gone from luxury to requirement. In this issue of LitigationWorld, litigation consultant Brett Burney reviews TrialDirector 6.5, especially its focus on user experience and its integration with TrialDirector for iPad and TDNoteBook. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for nine tips on how to ace video depositions.

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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: Litigation/Discovery/Trials | LitigationWorld | Presentations/Projectors

TrialPad 4.0 Pricing Policy; PDF E-Filing Security Risks; Reviews of ActiveWords, Bose SoundLink Mini

By Kathryn Hughes | Friday, July 11, 2014

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Ian O'Flaherty, Rebuttal: TrialPad 4.0 Pricing Straight From the Source

Philip Olenick, The PDF E-Filing Risk That No One Talks About

Meg Spencer Dixon, Review: ActiveWords (Triggering Multiple Actions)

Bruce Peabody, Review: Bose SoundLink Mini and Travel Bag

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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: Automation/Document Assembly/Macros | Business Productivity/Word Processing | Coming Attractions | Fat Friday | Gadgets/Shredders/Office Gear | Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets | Litigation/Discovery/Trials | Presentations/Projectors | Privacy/Security | Utilities

The TrialPad 4.0 Upgrade; Google Apps Telephone Service Versus Two Smartphones; Why We Need WordPerfect and Obamacare

By Kathryn Hughes | Friday, June 27, 2014

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles:

Daniel Fennick, The TrialPad 4.0 Upgrade Path

Chet Lustgarten, Tip: Using Google Apps to Make Telephone Calls (Plus More on Two Smartphones)

Karl M. Rowe, Why We Need a Word v. WordPerfect Debate (And Obamacare)

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

How to Receive Fat Friday
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.

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Give More Powerful PowerPoint Presentations Plus to Grow or Not to Grow

By Kathryn Hughes | Friday, June 13, 2014

Coming today to SmallLaw: Because lawyers don't use PowerPoint as often as Outlook and Word, it doesn't get the attention it deserves. In this issue of SmallLaw, legal technology consultant Ben Schorr ends this information drought by discussing several best practices for creating and giving PowerPoint presentations — from what to place on each slide to using animations and much more. Ben groups his tips into five succinct categories. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for caveats to consider before growing the size of your law firm.

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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 | Presentations/Projectors | SmallLaw

Laptops for Trial Presentations Plus 79 More Must-Reads

By Kathryn Hughes | Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 80 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 LitigationWorld Pick of the Week.

Bidding Against Yourself for Fun and Profit

The Importance of Polish and Attention to Detail

Presenting Numbers and Calculations at Trial

You Need Not Always Use Your Software

Congratulations to Ted Brooks of Court Technology and Trial Presentation on winning our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week award: Laptop Recommendations for Trial Presentations

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Free Your Legal Writing From the Powdered Wig Plus 10 Opening and Closing Tips

By Kathryn Hughes | Monday, May 19, 2014

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Most legal writing stinks. Overly verbose (yes, that's a joke), it gets in the way of what you're trying to say. For this issue of LitigationWorld, legal writing expert Ed Good has written a manifesto on legal writing that every litigator should take to heart. Writing concisely and clearly will give you a tremendous hidden advantage. Opposing counsel will not appreciate the power of this potent weapon. Ed provides several hilarious examples past and present in support of his manifesto. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for 10 tips on crafting your opening and closing arguments.

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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.

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