12 Tuesday Apr 2016
Posted in Extensions and Add-Ons, Legal Technology
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Productivity in Your Browser: Extensions and Add-Ons for Lawyers, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity
http://www.legalproductivity.com/practice-management/browser-extensions-legal/
Do these things really make us more productive? For me, sometimes yes and sometimes no, but always worth checking out. -CCE
Extensions and add-ons increase productivity by adding new features and enhancing the functionality of web browsers and applications. Here are a few that lawyers will find useful.
13 Saturday Feb 2016
Posted in Apps, Clouds, Document Retention, Dropbox, Evernote, Google, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Management, Marketing, Office Procedures, Technology, Time Management
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Apps, Document Storage, Dropbox, E-Discovery, Law Office Management, Legal Productivity Blog, Marketing, Note Taking, Tim Baran
50+ Apps and Services to Manage and Grow Your Law Practice, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity Blog
[H]ere’s a list culled from feedback from solos and small firm lawyers and administrators, my own experience, and lots of research, that will help to optimize the day-to-day management and growth of your practice. . . .
29 Wednesday Jul 2015
Posted in Apps, Legal Technology, Litigation, Settlement
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Legal Productivity Blog, Litigation, Negotiation App, Picture It Settled, Settlement, Travis Francis
Legal Productivity: iPad App: Picture It Settled – Negotiation App for Lawyers, by Travis Francis, Legal Productivity Blog
Settlement negotiations are never fun. The back and forth and countless rounds of negotiations can cause the process to be drawn-out and downright exhausting.
To make negotiations a little easier, Don Philbin and a team of attorneys and statisticians created Picture It Settled. According to the apps website, ‘the intelligent software has learned negotiation strategy from deep data from negotiation patterns in several thousand litigated cases, ranging from fender benders to intellectual property disputes in locations from tiny counties, large cities and everything in between.’ . . .
21 Sunday Sep 2014
Posted in Law Firm Web Sites, Law Office Management, Legal Blogs, Marketing, Technology, Using Social Media
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SEO and Social Media, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog
SEO has always been about one thing: publishing high-quality content that gets seen and linked to by as many people as possible. For years, the foundation of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has been dominated by two key elements: content and links.
Today’s online society has given rise to a third: social media. It wasn’t around during the dawn of the SEO industry, but it’s difficult to ignore the power and importance that social media has in any marketing strategy.
Social Media does more than allow companies to keep up with their competition. It allows them to reach out and interact with their customers while building their brand, creating a sense of community, and driving traffic to their website.
When it comes to social media, however, there is no ‘one size fits all’ rule. . . .
20 Saturday Sep 2014
Posted in Apple, Apps, Cybersecurity, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, Mac, Passwords
≈ Comments Off on Log In With Your Thumb – Now There’s An App For That.
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1Password app, iOS, iPads, iPhones, Legal Productivity Blog, Logins, Passwords, Safari, Tim Baran
Everyone should be using a password manager. It provides a strong, unique password for each online account and keeps them all in a secure, encrypted, yet quickly accessible place. Our favorite, 1Password, just got even better.
Here are three of the many new enhancements:
- Login to Apps – Use 1Password to log into a growing list of your favorite apps and even update your passwords—all with just a tap!
- Login to sites in Safari browser on your iPhone – You can now fill 1Password Logins directly within Safari.
- Unlock with your thumb – After unlocking with your Master Password, get back into your vault in 1Password, Safari, and your favorite apps with just your thumb on devices with Touch ID. Check Settings > Security to learn how this works and pick your auto-lock time.
And, for the first time, 1Password is free for iOS devices.
I’ve used 1Password for a couple of years on my desktop, phone and iPad, and it’s quickly become indispensable. And, it keeps getting better!
06 Saturday Sep 2014
Posted in Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Technology
≈ Comments Off on Legal Edge From JD Supra – App Of The Week.
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App of the Week: Legal Edge- Stay Up-To-Date on Legal Developments, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog
This app is free – at least for now. -CCE
In the business of law, it’s extremely important to stay on top of the latest legal developments. With Legal Edge from JD Supra, you can do just that.
Legal Edge allows you to stay up to date with the latest legal news via updates, alerts, and case filings from the nation’s legal professionals. With this app, you’ll receive a daily stream of articles, briefs, and newsletters on all areas of law. It also includes court filings from notable and newsworthy cases.
Through Legal Edge, you can browse information by industry, profession or topic of interest. You can also contact lawyers or firms directly through your iPhone with any comments or questions you may have about certain documents (this feature is only available for documents posted by JD Supra premium account holders).
The app was recently updated to include informative videos and a save/view functionality which allows you to view documents offline. All that is required is an app that supports PDF viewing on your devices (such as iBooks).
You can rest easy knowing that the content on Legal Edge is provided by Amlaw 100 law firms, attorneys, and other legal organizations and professionals.
Currently, Legal Edge is free and is only available for iOS devices. You can download it today from the Apple App Store.
23 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted 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
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. . . .
17 Sunday Aug 2014
Posted 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
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.
20 Sunday Jul 2014
Posted in Bad Legal Writing, Computer Forensics, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Computer Virus, Copyright, Criminal Law, Cybersecurity, Digital Millenium Copyright Act, Discovery, Encryption, Evidence, Finance and Banking Law, Fraud, Google, Government, Identity Theft, Intellectual Property, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Legalese, Malware, Management, Patent Law, PC Computers, Plain Language, Presentations, Search Engines, Trial Tips and Techniques, Trojans, Video
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Top 10 Legal TED Talks, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity Blog
http://www.legalproductivity.com/op-ed/top-10-legal-ted-talks/
Have you heard of TED? It began in 1984 as a conference and now covers a wide range of topics in more than 100 languages. Think of it as a massive brain trust that shares great ideas and information.
Each of the law-related TED talks listed in this article are worthwhile on their own: (1) four ways to fix a broken legal system; (2) eliminate legalese by using plain English; (3) how to beat a patent troll; (4) how the Internet will change government; (5) laws that choke creativity; (6) copyright law; (7) why eyewitnesses get it wrong; (8) how technology could make crime worse; (9) the Internet and anonymity online; and (10) how great leaders inspire. -CCE
14 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, Confidentiality, iPad, iPhones, Legal Ethics, Legal Technology
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Apps, Client Confidentiality, iPhones, Legal Ethics, Legal Productivity Blog, Lisa Pansini, Smart Safe Pro
App of the Week: Smart Safe Pro – Secure Sensitive Data on Your iPhone, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog
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. . . .
07 Saturday Jun 2014
Posted in Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, Mac, PC Computers
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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. . . .
28 Wednesday May 2014
Posted in Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, Emails, iPhones, Law Office Management, Legal Technology, Link Rot
≈ Comments Off on Mailtracker – A New iPhone App That Monitors Email Analytics.
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App, Email Management, Gmail, iCloud, iPhones, Legal Productivity Blog, Mailtracker, Outlook, Yahoo
App of the Week: Mailtracker – See When and Where Your Email Was Read, by Lisa Pansini, Legal Productivity Blog
‘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. . . .
26 Saturday Apr 2014
Posted in Criminal Law, Drug Possession, Health Law, Medical Marijuana
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Hilary Bricken, Legal Productivity Blog, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, Tim Baran, Webinar Slides
Webinar Slides: Marijuana Legalization – The Legal Ins and Outs, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity Blog
Here’s the slide deck from today’s terrific webinar: Marijuana Legalization – The Legal Ins and Outs for Cannabis Business Clients with Marijuana Industry Attorney of the Year, Hilary Bricken.
Find out what attorneys and their marijuana business clients need to know. Topics include: general licensing process with various state agencies, local law implementation and litigation, medical versus recreational marijuana, trademark registration and protection, taxation, real estate transactions, and banking issues. . . . .
14 Friday Feb 2014
Posted in Apps, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, Mac
≈ Comments Off on iPad Apps from Tom Mighell’s 2014 Webinar.
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Apps, iPad, iPads, Legal Productivity Blog, One Hour for Lawyers, Tim Baran, Tom Mighell, Webinar
Roundup of Apps from iPad for Lawyers Webinar (2014), by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity
Tom Mighell, author of iPad Apps in One Hour for Lawyers, put on another widely popular webinar for us. Here’s the much requested list of iPad apps he covered.
02 Sunday Feb 2014
Posted in Android Phones, Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, Tablets
≈ Comments Off on Is Your App A Data Hog? There’s An App For That.
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Android Apps, Apps, Candy Crush Saga, Data Hog, Facebook, iOS, Know My App, Legal Productivity Blog, Tim Baran
App of the Week: Know My App – Identify Data Hogging Apps, by Tim Baran, Legal Productivity
Candy Crush Saga fans can breathe a sigh of relief! Candy Crush is not a data hog. -CCE
We’re departing from our weekly routine of featuring one mobile app to, well, featuring all mobile apps. Know My App is a web tool that shows the data hogging habits of popular iOS and Android apps.
Know My App calculates an app’s data usage based on a typical user. It’s an average rather than a specific user’s data usage.
08 Wednesday Jan 2014
Posted in Law Office Management
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08 Wednesday Jan 2014
Posted in References, Research
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