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Technology

Our articles focus on how lawyers can better put technology to use, as well as looking at emerging trends in technology and the law.


Virtual Identity Verification (IDV) service Provider Chart

LAWPRO invited companies listed on the DIACC directory, along with other known vendors, to provide information about the service they provide. The vendors completed a survey and provided self-asserted information. You will find the responses received to date in the following chart.
 
 

Getting started on investing in tech: Use these 5 questions to guide you

The law changes, and so do the tools and technologies we use to provide legal services. This article addresses the key concerns that lawyers, paralegals and legal professionals should consider when investing in new technology. It provides three tips to get started, and five key questions to consider as you embark on your tech journey.
 

Work from home technology tips

The rapid shift from office settings to working from home can feel daunting. You might feel as though you need to build everything immediately. But you don’t have to buy a bunch of expensive new technologies all at once. This article provides an overview of different types of technology that can help you practice safely and efficiently from home.
 

Ten tips for effective video conferencing

Even before the onset of a global pandemic that sequestered many lawyers to their homes, remote meetings and videoconference were quickly becoming an important and ubiquitous business tool. Online meetings bring benefits and convenience, but can also increase confusion and frustration. Here are ten tips to help you host effective online meetings, whether with colleagues or clients.
 

Technology products for lawyers and law firms

Technology can help lawyers practice more effectively and efficiently. We have created this list of programs, services and apps that can assist with law office tasks, functions, and even help lawyers provide legal advice to clients. We also have a version developed for paralegals.
 
 

Artificial intelligence: What is AI and will it really replace lawyers?

artificial intelligence Some suggest that AI is in the process of fundamentally changing our lives at work, home and play. It could bring us virtual-reality worlds and self-driving cars. Or it may be that people, including lawyers, will lose our jobs to AI technology and robots. There is no doubt that AI technologies will bring changes to the legal services arena. This article attempts to sort out the hype and reality of how AI will impact the legal profession.
 

How to safely put your data in the cloud

cloud over desk Putting data on the cloud raises issues like maintaining confidentiality, usability, cost, portability and applicability to your area of practice. Keeping in line with the Rules of Professional Conduct is the primary concern. Here are some key questions to ask when you are considering using a cloud service from a confidentiality point of view.
 

Essential do’s and don’ts for LinkedIn Users

smartphone with linkedin With more than 500 million users in more than 200 countries (including at least a million lawyers), LinkedIn is the social networking tool of choice for professionals. If you aren’t on LinkedIn, you should take the plunge. This article covers the basic dos and don’ts of creating and building a presence on
LinkedIn.



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