Legal Technology
Reflections on technology changes in real estate practice
Facilitating transfers of real estate has been the bread-and-butter of thousands of Ontario lawyers for generations. Despite occasional market wobbles, real estate business has helped firms to flourish in communities of all sizes, often supporting the delivery of family, estates, commercial and even criminal law services. Healthy real estate practices support both lawyers’ own families… Read More »
Categories: 2017 August Managing Change, Areas of Law, Articles, Clerical / Delegation, Communications Errors, Cyber dangers, Features, Inadequate Investigation, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Legal Technology, Real Estate, Time Management, TopicsOutsourcing your law firm’s cybersecurity
According to a survey¹ of UK law firms, a quarter of them have been the victims of cyberattacks, as have almost a third of US firms according to the ABA Legal Technology Survey Report. While there has not been a similar survey done of Canadian firms, the numbers are probably similar. And the high-publicity hacks… Read More »
Categories: 2017 August Managing Change, Articles, Cyber dangers, Firm Management, Legal Technology, Tech TipsModel Technology Usage Policy
This model policy is a supplement to LAWPRO Magazine: Cybercrime and law firms, published December 2013. This Technology Usage Policy precedent discusses the appropriate use of computing and information resources. 1. Computer Security Users must not share their accounts or passwords with others, and are only authorized to use their own accounts to access… Read More »
Categories: Legal Technology, PrecedentsWorldox in One Hour for Lawyers: Second Edition
John Heckman, published 2015, 192 pages This updated and revised edition from bestselling ABA author and law-firm technology expert John Heckman covers the newly released Worldox GX4. Never lose another document or waste valuable time searching for one. Learn how to organize your documents, e-mails, PDF files, presentations, and more with Worldox software. The author… Read More »
Categories: Book, Legal TechnologyVirtual Law Practice: How to Deliver Legal Services Online
Stephanie L Kimbro, published 2010, 240 pages The legal market has recently experienced a dramatic shift as lawyers seek out alternative methods of practicing law and providing more affordable legal services. Virtual law practice is revolutionizing the way the public receives legal services and how legal professionals work with clients. If you are interested in… Read More »
Categories: Book, Legal TechnologyQuickBooks in One Hour for Lawyers
Lynette Benton, published 2014, 163 pages Spend more time practicing law–and less time balancing the books–by investing in easy and effective accounting software. Lynette Benton, a QuickBooks certified ProAdvisor and consultant who has helped hundreds of attorneys and small firms with financial management, will teach you to use this popular accounting software in your law… Read More »
Categories: Book, Legal TechnologyPaperless in One Hour for Lawyers
Sheila M. Blackford and Donna S.M. Neff, published 2014, 133 pages The legal community is notorious for generating paper–and lots of it. But lawyers can save time and money by transitioning to a paperless office. Paperless in One Hour for Lawyers will show even the most committed paper devotees how to run their law offices… Read More »
Categories: Book, Legal TechnologyLawyer’s Guide to Working Smarter with Knowledge Tools
Marc Lauritsen, published 2010, 224 pages This ground-breaking guide introduces lawyers and other professionals to a powerful class of software that supports core aspects of legal work. The author discusses how technologies like practice systems, work product retrieval, document assembly, and interactive checklists help people work smarter. If you are looking to work more effectively,… Read More »
Categories: Book, Legal TechnologyLawyer’s Guide to Practice Management Systems Software
Andrew Z. Adkins, published 2009,376 pages What can practice management systems software do for your law practice? With the right system in place, you and your staff will have the ability to automatically route items, tasks, documents, and events to certain people based on their role in the case or matter, as well as manage… Read More »
Categories: Book, Legal TechnologyLawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2013
Ben M. Schorr, published 2013, 252 pages Take control of your e-mail, calendar, to-do list, and more with The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2013. This essential guide summarizes the most important new features in the newest version of Microsoft® Outlook and provides practical tips that will promote organization and productivity in your law practice.
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