The 2010 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide

The 2010 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide

Author: Sharon D. Nelson

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2011-07-16

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781604428087

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Computers -- Computer operating systems -- Monitors -- Computer peripherals -- Printers -- Scanners -- Servers -- Server operating systems -- Networking hardware -- Miscellaneous hardware -- Productivity software -- Security software -- Case management -- Billing software -- Litigation programs -- Document management -- Document assembly -- Collaboration -- Remote access -- Mobile security -- More about Macs -- Unified messaging and telecommunications -- Utilities -- The legal implications of social networking -- Paperless or paper LESS -- Tomorrow in legal tech.


The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2007

The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Word 2007

Author: Ben M. Schorr

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781604427615

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Microsoft Word is one of the most used applications in the Microsoft Office suite. This handy reference includes clear explanations, legal-specific descriptions, and time-saving tips for getting the most out of Microsoft Word and customizing it for the needs of today's legal professional. Focusing on the tools and features that are essential for lawyers in their practice, this book explains the key components to help make lawyers more effective, more efficient, and more successful.


The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Excel 2007

The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Excel 2007

Author: John C. Tredennick

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9781604422092

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Designed as a hands-on manual for beginners as well as longtime spreadsheet users, the reader will learn how to build spreadsheets from scratch, use them to analyze issues, and to create graphics presentation. Key lessons include Spreadsheets 101: how to get started for beginners; Advanced Spreadsheets: how to use formulas to calculate values for settlement offers, and damages, business deals; Simple Graphics and Charts: how to make sophisticated charts for the court or to impress your clients; and sorting and filtering data and more.


The Lawyer's Guide to Practice Management Systems Software

The Lawyer's Guide to Practice Management Systems Software

Author: Andrew Zenas Adkins

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781604424669

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What can practice management systems software do for a law practice? With the right system in place, a law firms and 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 deadlines, improve responsiveness to clients, reduce malpractice insurance rates, and boost overall productivity. The challenge is to find a program that best serves the needs of the firm.


How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times

How Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times

Author: Sharon D. Nelson

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781604425734

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The weak economy and large number of firm layoffs have resulted in a flood of potential new solo and small firm lawyers starting their own practices in the wake of the exodus from BigLaw. Small practice lawyers, well seasoned or just starting out, can gain immeasurably by just applying even a few of the myriad tips within this book.


The Corporate Counsellor's Deskbook

The Corporate Counsellor's Deskbook

Author: Dennis J. Block

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 2315

ISBN-13: 0735503818

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The fifth edition of The Corporate Counsellor's Deskbook offers insightful analysis of the key areas of the law of critical interest to in-house counsel and corporate law departments, as well as outside firms and attorneys who represent corporate clients on a regular basis.The authors provide step-by-step guidance on issues such as: Employment agreements and executive compensationManaging complex litigation and litigation budgetingImplementing internal procedures to protect against insider trading and internal file controlsTaking advantage of alternative dispute resolution formatsCounseling on employment law and intellectual propertyNoncompetition agreementsImport regulation and customs complianceEnvironmental law concerns.Additional topics in the Fifth Edition include:


The Lawyer's Guide to CT Summation IBlaze

The Lawyer's Guide to CT Summation IBlaze

Author: Thomas J. O'Connor

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781604422061

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CT Summation iBlaze gives the user complete control over litigation evidence by bringing all you need transcripts, documents, issues, and events, to your fingertips in one easy-to-use software program. Working in close collaboration with CT Summation, Tom O'Connor has developed this easy-to-understand guide designed to quickly get you up and running on CT Summation software. Covering the latest version of iBlaze, the book features step-by-step instructions on the functions of iBlaze and how to get the most from this powerful program."