Technology

Management

Artificial Intelligence 101
And How It Can Help Your Law Firm

September 19, 2017

Arup Das

In today’s digital world, law firms are seeing increased pressure from clients to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven tools into their law practices. Simply put, clients are being more […]

Management

Two-Factor Authentication: A Password Evolution

May 10, 2017

Michael Paul

Why do we need passwords? They are ubiquitous and in our faces all day. I log in on 200 to 300 websites, routers, firewalls, computers and phones during an average […]

Technology

Internet of Things:
A Big Brother Made of Little Things^[1]

January 4, 2017

Deborah Gonzalez

I will confess that I took that title from an article sub-heading when I started researching the topic of Internet of Things (IoT) and privacy. I felt it was the […]

Management

Culture Shift: Helping Senior Attorneys Embrace New Technologies

November 3, 2016

Adam McDonell

Senior attorneys recognize that law firms and legal departments need to invest in and embrace new technologies to remain competitive, but acclimating to these technologies can be daunting. Tech entrepreneurs […]

Management

Is Your Law Firm’s Mobile Data Really Secure?

July 22, 2016

Philip Homburger

Law firm IT departments face the challenge of keeping data secure as more and more lawyers and legal teams use their mobile devices to work remotely. The benefits to having […]

Management

Have You Really Accounted For
All Your Client’s Digital Assets?

June 21, 2016

Richard Martin

Law firms like Essayli & Brown are constantly helping a client to put together an estate plan. It’s part of their daily routine. Imagine you are now doing the same. […]

Op-Ed

Driverless Cars: 3 Things for Lawyers to Know

March 4, 2016

Deborah Gonzalez

It is interesting to note when something – whether a fashion trend or new technology – goes mainstream. It seems no matter how “good” something is, until the stars align, […]

Op-Ed

6 Tips for Selecting a New Laptop

March 1, 2016

Kristi Singal

With the growing number of choices in laptops, understanding the differences that matter has become harder and harder. Here are some things to consider before making a decision about which […]

Management

The 3 Apps That You Need
to Use Now for Your Practice

January 1, 2016

Deborah Gonzalez

If you are like me, technology is a constant in my legal practice. From devices to apps, it has changed how I engage with my clients, other attorneys, the court […]

Management

Enemy at the Gates: The New Normal
For Law Firms and their Data

October 1, 2015

Dawn Reshen-Doty

Rapid and dramatic changes in technology are continuing to challenge businesses of all kinds, including those of attorneys and other professionals. According to the article,” The New Normal: The Challenges […]

Op-Ed

What Happens to Your
Digital Assets when You Die?

October 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

On a personal level your digital legacy is the combination of your many points of digital interaction in the online space – including financial accounts, social media accounts, content you […]

Op-Ed

Cyber-stalking: Who’s Watching Me?

May 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

We live in a surveillance world. The technology exists for everyone to watch everyone all the time. Is this what we want? This question and the risks associated with this […]

Legal Marketing

How the “The Unknown Unknowns” Will Kill Your Practice

May 1, 2015

Jana Schilder

When trying a case, the number one rule of putting anyone on the stand is: “Never ask a question you don’t know the answer to.” Asking a question of a […]

Management

LawLytics Review: Potent Online
Marketing for Attorneys

April 1, 2015

Larry Bodine

I first noticed how effective my new website was when I started getting leads right after it went online. Shortly later, I got a request to reprint a blog post […]

How to Calculate the Real Cost of Upgrading Your Mobile Phone

Management

Calculating the Real Cost
of Upgrading Your Smart Phone

February 1, 2015

David Ning

We’re witnessing all out war between major cell phone carriers. They’re in a constant battle to outdo each other with better coverage, faster speeds, cheaper rates, and even offering incentives […]

Legal Marketing

Negative SEO: It’s Real & Here’s What
Attorneys Can Do To Protect Themselves

December 1, 2014

Chris Dreyer

Negative SEO is a malicious practice where harmful optimization techniques are performed on a website deliberately (most often in the form of spammy inbound links). It can take a long […]

Management

Why Patents Lose Money:
Is Your Attorney At Fault?

December 1, 2014

Alison Lindy Higgins

Patent Law and litigation is a complex field which requires a team of very specialized attorneys to work toward the client’s goals. Patent lawyers are finding there is a big problem with […]

Management

“Best Practices” In
Offering Limited Legal Services

November 1, 2014

Richard Granat

This is the third article in a three part series discussing the concept of “unbundled” or “limited legal services.” The first article discussed how offering limited legal services can open up new […]

Management

Top 3 Threats to Your Online Reputation

October 1, 2014

Rael Enteen

Top 3 Threats to Your Online Reputation As we’ve seen over the past decade or so, online reputation plays a major role in public perception of individuals and the financial […]

Management

Unbundling Legal Services: Protecting
Yourself from Malpractice Claims

October 1, 2014

Richard Granat

This article is the second installment of a three part series discussing the topic of unbundling legal services. The first article titled “The Opportunity Of Unbundling Legal Services To Your Practice” appeared […]

Good Reads

The Promise of Biometrics
And The Future of Privacy

October 1, 2014

Deborah Gonzalez

The headlines are full of recent data breaches and hacked accounts, such as Target in 2013 (40 million records) and Home Depot in 2014 (52 million records). Citibank launched a […]

Lifestyle

Is Amazon Prime Worth It?

October 1, 2014

David Ning

Is Amazon Prime Worth It? We’ve been Amazon Prime members for the last few years, and for the most part, it’s made financial sense for us. I love watching movies […]

Op-Ed

Online Privacy Laws
Gain Traction in Several States

September 1, 2014

Leslie Hobbs

Over the past several years, online privacy has become a hot button issue in state legislatures across America. Online privacy isn’t just an issue in the USA; it is becoming […]

Management

A Practical Overview of e-Discovery & Litigation Support

September 1, 2014

Priyanka Menon

A Practical Overview of e-Discovery & Litigation Support During litigation, lawyers must ensure that each and every legal transcript and document is thoroughly reviewed and marked for significance. Historically, this […]

Legal Marketing

Turning Your Practice
Website Visitors into Clients

September 1, 2014

Larry Bodine

Turning Your Practice Website Visitors into Clients Today, the vast majority of potential clients will check out a lawyer’s website before retaining the law firm. To turn this traffic into […]

Management

Managing Online Risk:
Apps, Mobile, and Social Media Security

September 1, 2014

Deborah Gonzalez

Managing Online Risk: Apps, Mobile, and Social Media Security Deborah Gonzalez, Esq. is an attorney and the founder of Law2sm, LLC, a legal consulting firm focusing on helping its clients […]

Management

The Opportunity of Unbundling
Legal Services to Your Practice

August 1, 2014

James Nguyen

The Opportunity of Unbundling Legal Services to Your Practice This article is the first of a three part series on the concept of “unbundled” or “limited legal services.” This month’s […]

Management

Why Legal Billing Software Is
Crucial To A Successful Practice

August 1, 2014

Rick Kabra

Why Legal Billing Software Is Crucial To A Successful Practice Your law firm’s profitability will depend heavily on your billing system, and by that we mean everything from your fee […]

Management

Online Security for the Traveling Lawyer

August 1, 2014

Deborah Gonzalez

Online Security for the Traveling Lawyer Lawyers no longer stay put. Most of us have the opportunity to travel for business or pleasure. Arranging to do so may be easy […]

Management

How to Ethically Destroy
Client Data on Hard Drives

August 1, 2014

attorneycredits2014

How to Ethically Destroy Client Data on Hard Drives Keeping client data safe is imperative for an attorney and it is an ethical requirement which is why it’s important to […]

Management

Document Automation For Your Practice: Fight or Flight?

July 1, 2014

Richard Granat

For years some law firms, but not all, have used some form of document automation in their law offices. Ranging from an MS Word macro to long standing programs such […]

Legal Marketing

15 Best Practices
For Law Firm Web Design

July 1, 2014

Richard Granat

Unless your Web site is findable when people search on keywords related to your law practice, you will not get any new leads. Without traffic to your Web site, you […]

Technology

Why Your Practice Website Matters

July 1, 2014

Leslie Hobbs

Technology has fueled the rise of the uber-professional – always connected, always available. That’s especially true for those of us in client-oriented sectors. But in the deluge of technologies that […]

Management

Why Haven’t Client Facing Systems Blossomed?

July 1, 2014

Ron Friedmann

Large law firms are facing intense competition and downward price pressure. In other markets, these forces drive innovation, often involving technology. Yet we see few notable instances of law firms […]

Technology

Is RingCentral Right for Your Practice?

July 1, 2014

attorneycredits2014

What do you do if you are a business and need an office telephone system? The old standard copper wire telephone system can work for many types of businesses, but […]

Technology

Your Next Office Workhorse:
HP Officejet Pro X476dn

July 1, 2014

James Nguyen

The first thing I noticed when the printer arrived was the large size of the shipping box. It was much bigger then I had expected, and it was heavy. Almost […]

Technology

The Electric Kool-Aid Apple Test

July 1, 2014

James Nguyen

Fanboys Microsoft’s Windows has long been the dominant operating system for the business environment with an overwhelming 90% share of the desktop market. With such an established foothold in the […]

Management

Smart Social Responses to Online Reviews

June 1, 2014

Leslie Hobbs

It’s safe to say that for most attorneys, “customer service” is something we define more traditionally and it’s certainly not a quality we list first among the arsenal of abilities […]