Category Archives: Apps

Jim Calloway’s Recent Technology News and Developments.

30 Saturday Aug 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apps, Cell Phones, Family Law, iPad, iPhones, Legal Ethics, Legal Technology, Social Media, Tablets

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Recent Technology News and Developments for 2014, by Jim Calloway, Jim Calloway’s Law Practice Tips Blog (Originally published in the Oklahoma Bar Journal , August 9, 2014 — Vol. 85, No. 20.)

http://bit.ly/1peMMYY

I can always depend on Jim to recommend the best practices to keep a law office moving smoothly, as well as a preview of new technology. Although Jim’s home base is the Oklahoma Bar Association, he is in national demand. If you like what you see, I recommend checking out his articles at the ABA web site. Better yet, especially for Oklahoma solo and small firms, the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Annual Conference is a fabulous event due to Jim’s leadership and connections. You will meet technology experts from all over the country.

Jim has moved his blog to a new address: www.lawpracticetipsblog.com. The old one still works, but I do not know how long it will work. -CCE

There’s been quite a lot of technology-related news over the last several months. Some of it is directly related to the legal profession. Much of it is at least indirectly related to the legal profession. There have also been some interesting court rulings related to technology. Rather than featuring just a few items, I decided to do a roundup of many of these items with a few comments. . . .

Refresh App Gives You Insight About Business Contacts Or Potential Clients.

23 Saturday Aug 2014

Posted by in Apps, Cell Phones, iPhones, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Using Social Media

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App of the Week: Refresh L- Insight on People You Meet, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog

http://tinyurl.com/lyuutah

Have you ever had a meeting with a client or acquaintance who you know nothing about? If you want to make a favorable impression, use Refresh, the app that crawls through publicly available information to give you a snapshot of your contacts.

Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fast Company, Tech Crunch and more, Refresh searches the web and social networks to deliver insights about the people you connect with. It delivers information including mutual interests, shared passions, and important moments. It’s an incredible tool when it comes to business and social networking. . . .

Pushbullett App – Connect Instantly Between Computer And Mobile Devices.

17 Sunday Aug 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apple, Apps, Blackberry Phones, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, Mac, PC Computers, Tablets

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App of the Week: Pushbullet- Share Anything Instantly Between Your Electronic Devices, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog

http://bit.ly/1sOoY5P

In June’s WWDC Keynote, Apple introduced their new iOS for mobile devices as well as Yosemite, their new Mac operating system (both of which are due sometime in the fall). One of the most talked about features is the way it will connect your computer and mobile devices. Phone calls and SMS can be pushed to your computer, and with the new ‘handoff’ feature you can pass whatever you’re doing from one device to another.

If you don’t own a mac, or you’re just tired of being left of of the Apple loop and would still like to have similar functionality on your devices, download the free Pushbullet app today.

Pushbullet makes it easy to get files, links, and more from your computer to your phone or vice versa. You can also send information from one mobile device to another (e.g. phone to tablet) and anyone else who uses the app. All it requires is a chrome or firefox plugin for your computer and an active gmail account. Once the plugins are configured, you can use it to push links to your other devices, or go to Pushbullet.com to send files, notes, lists, or addresses.

Android and Windows devices have full use of the app’s abilities, but Apple devices are currently lacking the “notification mirroring” feature that allows you to receive your sms, phone calls, and other app notifications on your computer. While a major bummer, the Pushbullet website mentions that this feature is coming soon!

All other push notifications show up instantly on your desktop or your mobile device, making the Pushbullet app perfect for anyone who wants a seamless way to stay on top of their notifications. Pushbullet is currently available for iOS and android devices. You can download the apps and necessary plugins directly from Pushbullet’s website.

Jeff Richardson’s Latest for iPhones and Ipads.

26 Saturday Jul 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Tablets, Technology, Time Management

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In the news, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2014/07/apple-2014-q3.html

In this version of Jeff Richardson’s “In the news,” we get a wide variety of iPhone and iPad candy. There is  information about Apple’s new partnership with IBM, smart watches, making the most of Wi-Fi on an iPhone or iPad, apps to track billable hours and listen to podcasts, the iStick – a new thumb drive with a USB and Lightning connector to transfer files between a computer and an iPad without having to use a cloud (a bit pricey for my budget), and Touch ID – a fingerprint scanner for iPhone 5s.

For those of you already in football mode, Jeff shows us how to subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket from any iOS device for $200.

If you are a hiker, you may be interested in a new device that lets you connect to another iPhone or Android device up to 50 miles away even when there is no cell or Wi-Fi Service. You may think of other ways this kind of thing would be handy.  It is nice when traveling abroad because it will allow you to remain in touch with another GoTenna user without having to pay the high international cell roaming fees.

If you think that no one hears you, send an email to Apple COE Tim Cook. Someone sent an email about the quality of the music played while waiting on hold with Apple. Mr. Cook read the email, and fixed it. -CCE

Lawyer Explains How TrialPad 4.0 Made Trial Presentation A Piece of Cake.

12 Saturday Jul 2014

Posted by in Adobe Acrobat, Apple, Apps, Graphics, iPad, Legal Technology, Mac, Presentations, Technology, Trial Tips and Techniques

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TrialPad 4.0: Trial Presentation Made Easy, by Todd Hendrickson, Lawyerist Blog

http://lawyerist.com/74651/trialpad-trial-presentation/

I recently put TrialPad 4.0 through its paces during  a two-week trial — but not from the start. As in the past, I felt to overwhelmed to add figure out a new app to my trial prep to-do list.

So I started trial using Acrobat to display documents. I am very comfortable with Acrobat, and I knew I would not have to wonder about how to find a particular feature or function in the middle of trial.

After all, like most paperless lawyers, I use Acrobat on a daily basis. But by day two of what I knew would be a two-week trial, I was frustrated with the limitations of Acrobat, particularly the inability to do a call-out on the fly. This was hampering my ability to really emphasize key pieces of evidence.

A heavenly light should have descended.

I had a copy of TrialPad from Ian O’Flaherty, who developed it. Ian was kind enough to provide me with a code to download TrialPad at no cost. This is probably why I felt no need to use it, since I wasn’t invested in it. But now I had to get up and running overnight if I wanted to use something better than Acrobat during my trial. And I did get up and running overnight. I went back to my hotel room, loaded up the documents I knew I would be working with the next day, ran through the process of presenting and annotating, and then set back to prepare for the next day of trial.

With more than a little trepidation, I hooked my iPad up to my projector the next day at trial.

A heavenly light should have descended. I’m not kidding, TrialPad was nearly magical. To say that ease of use is built in is a vast understatement. . . .

Android Users – Good Advice And Alternative Options For Google Calendar Sync.

09 Wednesday Jul 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apps, Cell Phones, Google, Legal Technology, Microsoft Office, Outlook

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How to: Alternative Options for Google Calendar Sync, by Jeffrey Taylor, The Droid Lawyer Blog

http://tinyurl.com/q25996p

Android users who sync their Google calendars with Outlook received a shocking email:

Important Announcement about Google Calendar Sync

Almost two years ago, we announced that we ended support for Google Calendar Sync. Starting on August 1, 2014, this app will no longer sync events between your Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar.

As a Google Apps for Business, Education, or Government customer, you can use Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook®.

Follow these instructions to uninstall Google Calendar Sync from your computer.

– The Calendar Team

This is frustrating, because as some folks point out, Microsoft should provide this integration for Outlook users. But the truth is, instead of helping its loyal Android customers, Microsoft wants more people using Windows phones and Office 365. This news makes many Android-Outlook users want to abandon their Android devices all together.

Purely out of coincidence, I have a local friend who emailed me a similar question about syncing his calendar with Outlook:

You know that I am fairly stupid when it comes to this stuff!  LOL!  I use [a big name telephone company] as my primary email, and too many people have it to change it after so many years.  I guess I could keep that as my primary email address and just use Google Calendar exclusively.  I just hate to have to log in to use the calendar.  Lazy I guess.  I do, however, also have a Gmail address!  Any suggestions other than ‘using all of Google’s products’?

Stop the insanity: software solutions

There are a number of third party applications available for syncing Google Calendar with Outlook. However, a lot of questions remain about whether Google Calendar will still sync with third party programs.

If you want to test them, here’s a short list of some programs with good reviews:

•gSyncit ($19.99 single license)

•Outlook4Gmail ($19.99 single license)

•Calendar Sync Pro for Outlook ($9.99)

•synqYa

•CompanionLink ($49.95)

I’m not sure how well these will work after the August 1 deadline, though gSyncit indicates they’ve rewritten their program to coordinate with Google’s API demands. If I was going to pick an option, I’d probably select gSyncit based on that statement.

I also suggest you keep up to date with any advances by following this Google products forum thread.

Submit yourself to “the Borg”

I think my friend’s easiest option is to commit himself to Google’s services, and here’s why.

First, no attorneys should be using free Google accounts for their business work. Thus, if you’re using a yourname@gmail.com to send and receive firm and client related information, stop right now. Sign up for a Google Apps account — ask me for a referral partner discount discount code — that offers more features (including no scanning), security, and encryption of email. Having a Google Apps account also enables you to access Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook. . . .

Don’t stop here! There’s more. -CCE

Sixty-One Legal Apps for iPhone and iPad.

21 Saturday Jun 2014

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Every Legal App for iPhone and iPad, by Lawyerist Blog

http://tinyurl.com/o2fsuxf

Sixty-one legal apps for iPhone and iPad! Maybe not every legal app out there, but definitely worth a look. Some are free; some are not. Please also check out the comments at the end of the Lawyerist post – more apps are mentioned there. -CCE

iOS apps for lawyers abound, whether for case management, billing, or trial preparation. This page has every legal app for iOS that we could find in the App Store.

There are just a few exceptions. This does not include apps that have not been updated since 2011 and have few or no reviews in the App Store. Apps that are simply mobile versions of a legal publication aren’t here, either, since the app doesn’t do anything over and above the website. Finally, the App Store is full of applications that simply repackage freely available content, such as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Unless an app added some significant extras (such as the ability to annotate or cross reference) to that type of content, it’s not here.

The table below is searchable, and you can sort by each column. Use the comments to let us know if we missed an app, and look for an Android app catalog in the near future. . . .

 

Android App Honey Pot For Lawyers and Law Students.

18 Wednesday Jun 2014

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Android Applications for Lawyers, Law Faculty and Law Students, University of Wisconsin Law Library

http://tinyurl.com/qccykbw

I’ve already posted Jeff Richardson’s fantastic “60 Apps in 60 Minutes” presented at the ABA TECHSHOW this year. It seemed only fair that Android devices get their own honey pot as well. So, here it is. Legal Research Apps, Legal Professional Apps, Productivity Apps, Security Apps, Government Apps, Fun Apps, and more – all for Android devices. Yes, there is more out there, but this may get you by for now. -CCE

Use Safe Smart Pro App to Secure Your Sensitive Data.

14 Saturday Jun 2014

Posted by in Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, Confidentiality, iPad, iPhones, Legal Ethics, Legal Technology

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App of the Week: Smart Safe Pro – Secure Sensitive Data on Your iPhone, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog

http://tinyurl.com/lxzhvrw

Regardless of whether you use your iPhone for docketing or receive emails from clients, legal ethics require that information about your clients be treated as confidential. And guess what, there’s an app for that. -CCE

Smartphone data is sacred to many. The mere thought of another human being infiltrating the privacy of their devices is enough to bring them to their knees. Rejoice, over-protective iOS user, for there is Smart Safe Pro ($2.99).

Secured with a AES-256 encryption, Smart Safe Pro operates as your digital vault, allowing you to secure passwords, photos, credit cards, and other documents. All this can be done without having to put a password lock on your device (but you can still have one if you really want it!)

You can choose between a PIN code, dot lock, numeric or alphanumeric passcode. The app can also send break-in reports with photo and GPS data via email, just in case someone tries to worm their way into your private data (requires in-app purchase). As if that wasn’t enough, the app also comes with a decoy login mode to throw potential snoopers for a loop. . . .

Use Reflector App to Display Your iPhone or iPad on Your Computer.

07 Saturday Jun 2014

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App of the Week: Reflector – Display Your iPhone or iPad on a Computer, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog.

http://tinyurl.com/loqy8ek

Please note the related posts at the end of this article by Ms. Pansini. –CCE

If you’ve ever tried to display your mobile device on a big screen without wires or an Apple TV, you know how complicated it can be. Enter, the Reflector app. Reflector is an AirPlay receiver that allows you to display your mobile device on a big screen without any hullabaloo. . . .

Mailtracker – A New iPhone App That Monitors Email Analytics.

28 Wednesday May 2014

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App of the Week: Mailtracker – See When and Where Your Email Was Read, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog

http://tinyurl.com/nwctft6

‘Hey, did you get that email that I sent you?’

With the Mailtracker app from Answerbook, you’ll never have to utter those words again.

It’s not a mail client in itself, but rather a tracking application for monitoring email analytics. It integrates with the native mail app on your iPhone, so it doesn’t impede your current email sending/receiving workflow. The service is compatible with emails sent via Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com and iCloud (with additional account support on the way!).

The Mailtracker app will deliver real-time analytics directly to your phone. You’ll be notified as soon as an email had been read. You can also see how many times the email was viewed, how much time was spent reading the email, the recipient’s location information, and device details. . . .

Reviewer 7 App — Microsoft Documents On iPad.

19 Monday May 2014

Posted by in Apps, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Word

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Review: Reviewer 7 — Review And Edit Microsoft Word Documents, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

http://tinyurl.com/lysjrdl

For many years, there was no one, best way to review and edit Microsoft Word documents on an iPad, but there were lots of apps that could be used for the task, each with their own strengths and limitations.  The landscape changed in March of 2014 when Microsoft introduced the Word for iPad app – a powerful app that can handle almost everything that you would want to do with a Word document on an iPad.  Ever since then, I have wondered about the future of the other apps that handle Word documents.  Some apps may be abandoned, but my hope is that others will find ways to distinguish themselves from Microsoft’s app.

That’s exactly what has happened with the new Reviewer 7 app.  This a new name for an updated version of an app that used to be called Reader 7, and I reviewed it this past February.  Reader 7 was created by German attorney Maren Reuter and her husband, who is a software designer, and I thought when I reviewed it that it was one of the very best apps for reading Word files on an iPad.  The app’s name was changed because while it is still an excellent viewer, you can now get the app for free and spend $1.99 for the in-app Review Tools upgrade and then the app will let you create redline edits in a Word document. . . .

Complete Guide to Everything Apple for Legal Professionals.

18 Sunday May 2014

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Mi Apple Practice, from the State Bar of Michigan Practice Management Resource Center

http://www.michbar.org/pmrc/applepractice.cfm

Everything related to using Apple products in a law office, e.g., iPhones, iPads, and Mac. Accessories, apps, articles, blogs, podcasts, how-to’s, reviews, groups, websites, and more – it’s all here. -CCE

2014 Best of Legal Tech from Jim Calloway.

17 Saturday May 2014

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The Best of Legal Tech for Solos and Small Firms 2014, by Jim Calloway, Jim Calloway’s Law Practice Tips Blog

http://tinyurl.com/mjqjp9a

This month’s Digital Edge podcast covers ‘The Best of Legal Tech for Solos and Small Firms 2014.’

John Simek is our guest, who is the business partner and spouse of my podcast teammate, Sharon Nelson. Together with Michael C. Maschke, they were the authors of The 2014 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple, published by the American Bar Association. I was quite honored to be asked by them to write the forward for the book.

We discuss all sorts of technology for solo and small firm lawyers, including practice management software, workstations and cloud-based services. Enjoy the podcast.

GoodReader4 App for iPads Adds PDF Page Management.

10 Saturday May 2014

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Review: GoodReader 4 — Next Generation Of Goodreader Adds PDF Page Management, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D.

http://bit.ly/1uOPxXx

GoodReader has long been one of the most useful apps on my iPad because it makes it easy to organize documents into folders and read them on the iPad.  I have folders for each of my cases, sub-folders within each case folder for Correspondence, Pleadings, Exhibits, etc., and I sync all of my non-privileged documents to and from my iPad using Dropbox.  It’s a good system that has worked well for me, and I know countless other attorneys who do the same thing.

Yesterday, the next generation of GoodReader was introduced.  It is a new app called GoodReader 4, and you need to pay for it.  It is currently on sale for $2.99, but after an introductory period the price will go up to $6.99.  Unlike the prior version of GoodReader, GoodReader 4 is a universal app so you can buy it once and use it on both your iPhone and your iPad.  You can tell the old app from the new app because the old app icon was green whereas the new one has an aqua gradient  The old version of GoodReader was also updated yesterday to version 3.21, and you need to get that update in order to migrate your documents from the old version of GoodReader to GoodReader 4. . . .

Cloud App Used By Police and Public To Catch The Bad Guys.

02 Friday May 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apps, Cell Phones, Clouds, Criminal Law, iPhones, Law Enforcement

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New Tool Helps Police Crowdsource Evidence, by Tami Abdollah, Associated Press, posted by Forensic Magazine

http://bit.ly/1lJps89

An annual spring party in a Southern California beach town devolved into a riot last month when revelers turned violent, rocking cars, smashing windows and throwing rocks. Dozens were injured and about 50 people ended up in the hospital, including several police officers.

Today, as authorities seek help with the investigation in Isla Vista, they’re employing a new online and mobile app that designers say was created specifically for this type of situation.

‘When the public really wants to catch these bad guys as badly as we do, this is the mechanism,’ said Los Angeles Sheriff’s Cmdr. Scott Edson, who helped conceptualize the system in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. ‘They can help us by sending us pictures and video.’

The innovation, known as LEEDIR, the Large Emergency Event Digital Information Repository, pairs an app with cloud storage to help police use smartphones as tools to gather evidence. . . .

The Mashable Hit List.

13 Sunday Apr 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apps, Cell Phones, Clouds, Computer Virus, Disaster Preparedness, Dropbox, Emails, Encryption, Google, Heartbleed, Identity Theft, Law Firm Web Sites, Law Office Management, Legal Blogs, Legal Technology, Malware, Office Procedures, Passwords, PC Computers, Search Enginges, Technology, Using Social Media

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The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need to Change Right Now, The Mashable Team

http://mashable.com/2014/04/09/heartbleed-bug-websites-affected/

If you wondered whether any main specific websites are affected, such as Yahoo, this list will help you.  It will also help explain the Heartbleed bug,  and why you should pay attention to what it is. If you want to know whether your specific bank was compromised, this list may not answer all your questions. So, if you’re not sure whether you should change your password, go ahead and do it.

Even better, find a password manager in this list of the best of the best from PC Magazine by Neil J. Rubenking — http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2407168,00.asp. If you use one password for more than one website — and lots of people do — this is a good solution and a wise move regardless of the Heartbleed bug. -CCE

 

More on Heartbleed.

12 Saturday Apr 2014

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Heartbleed Security Flaw Got You Worried? Good., by Lee Rosen, Divorce Discourse

http://www.divorcediscourse.com/heartblead-security-flaw-worried-good/

If I haven’t gotten your attention yet, more on Heartbleed. -CCE

The Heartbleed Bug – What Is It And What To Do About It.

12 Saturday Apr 2014

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Heartbleed: The Complete Rundown, by PCMag Staff http://tinyurl.com/muscrx5 The Heartbeat Bug was THE news this week.  Knowing that it is here, and cannot be avoided is one thing.  Knowing about to do about it is critical. Change your passwords, especially to to online banking, e-mail, apps, and other things we’ve taken for granted. -CCE

The Heartbleed bug is the big news in tech this week, an exploit that has been in the wild since 2012 and has left countless Internet users open to scammers. PCMag and the SecurityWatch team have been keeping tabs on all the news, so check out our coverage below, and check back for updates. . . .

2014 ABA Techshow’s 60 Apps in 60 Minutes.

05 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by in Android Phones, Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, LexisNexis, Tablets, Westlaw

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60 Apps in 60 Minutes 2014, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

http://tinyurl.com/ptlnlne

Old, new, free, and with a fee. Absolutely worth taking a look. -CCE

 [A]t ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago, Brett Burney, Chad Burton, Reid Trautz and I presented the 2014 installment of 60 Apps in 60 Minutes.  We highlighted a variety of apps including some great new apps, some perennial favorites, and some that were thrown in mostly for the entertainment value.  Here is a the full list.  Many apps are free, but note that some of those require subscriptions or can have extra fees associated with them (e.g. the WestlawNext and Lexis Advance apps).  All of them are worth taking a look at. . . .

At Last! The Microsoft App For iPad, With Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

29 Saturday Mar 2014

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Microsoft releases Word (and Excel and PowerPoint) for iPad, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

http://tinyurl.com/l44cvjy

I’m at ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago right now, and the big news on Thursday was that Microsoft released a version of Word (and Excel, and PowerPoint) for the iPad.  I have been kicking the tires on this app since it was released Thursday afternoon, and I am incredibly impressed.  Unlike Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone released last year, the new Word app for the iPad has virtually every feature that lawyers want to use.  Every attorney who uses an iPad will want to get this app. . . .

Record a Video in Chrome With This Easy App.

23 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by in Apps, Chrome, Legal Technology, Presentations, Video

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Record A Video Of The Current Tab In Chrome With Screencastify, by Waqas Ahmed, The Addictive Tips Blog

http://tinyurl.com/o62jkwl

There are various screencast software, both free and paid, that allow users to record on-screen activity within a web browser. Screencast-O-Matic from Big Nerd Software, for instance, is a perfect example. The popular web-based app lets you create screencasts, add narration, and upload the output to Screencast-O-Matic or YouTube, or simply save it to your local drive for offline viewing. Recently, I stumbled upon Screencastify, a lightweight extension that offers similar functionality on Chrome, and found it worth sharing with our readers. The dead-simple tool enables recording screen activity within a Chrome tab or on the desktop. It also carries options for configuring screen resolution and frame rate.

Law Student Invents App To Write Case Briefs.

16 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by in Apps, Case Briefs, Headnotes, iPad, IRAC, Legal Analysis, Legal Technology, Legal Writing

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‘BriefCase’ App Automates Creation of Case Briefs, by Robert Ambrogi, Robert Ambrogi’s LawSites Blog

http://perma.cc/YXN4-HN3W

 

It will be interesting to see legal writing professors’ take on this. Please note that this App only works on iPads. -CCE

A third-year student at The University of Michigan Law School has created an iPad app, BriefCase, that automates the creation of case briefs.

The student, David Lutz, found it cumbersome to have to print out PDFs of cases, annotate them, and then type all the annotated information into a brief. The app lets you do all that on an iPad. (There are no iPhone or Android versions.) . . . .

Time Management Tips From Jim Calloway.

09 Sunday Mar 2014

Posted by in Apps, Emails, iPad, iPhones, Law Office Management, Legal Ethics, Legal Technology, Malpractice, Microsoft Office, Office Procedures, Outlook, Tablets

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Time Management by Buckets and Lists, by Jim Calloway, Jim Calloway’s Law Practice Tips Blog

http://tinyurl.com/lbgd94z

How much time is wasted prioritizing ever-changing deadlines, projects, and e-mail? As always, Mr. Calloway provides common sense approach to time management, including management of e-mail, to-do lists, and more. -CCE

Time management is a challenge for us all these days. There are so many more distractions and so many more electronic avenues for assignments to come our way. It is a constant struggle to maintain productivity and a constant goal to improve. Missing a calendar entry can be critical in a law firm, so we live by our calendars. But making certain that critical tasks are completed promptly is equally important. Many lawyers put critical to-do items or deadlines on their calendars, even though they should be in a task list.

Apple Fixes NSA Encryption Security Flaw.

24 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by in Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, Encryption, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology

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Apple Fixes Security Flaw In iOS, Perhaps Thanks To Snowden?, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

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Apple releases minor security updates for the iPhone and iPad from time to time.  When folks ask me if they should upgrade, I virtually always say yes.  Why not have an iPhone that is more secure, and less likely to be hacked by bad guys?  So this past Friday afternoon when Apple released iOS 7.0.6 and said that it was a security update, I updated my devices but otherwise did not think much of it.  (And no, you did not miss an update if, like me, you went from iOS 7.0.4 to 7.0.6; 7.0.5 was only released for iPhones sold in China.)

But over the weekend, there were two posts about this update by John Gruber of Daring Fireball (Post 1, Post 2) that I thought were pretty interesting.  According to PRISM documents leaked by Edward Snowden, the NSA gained the ability to intercept encrypted iPhone traffic in October of 2012, and that’s apparently right after the bug fixed by iOS 7.0.6 was introduced.  As Gruber notes, this could mean all sorts of things.  It could mean that someone at Apple intentionally added a backdoor for the NSA.  Or it could mean that someone at Apple made a simple coding mistake but the NSA found out about it and exploited it.

Or it could just be a big coincidence, but there is at least a chance that Apple has now found and fixed a security bug that had been exploited by the NSA. . . .