The Wireless AlternativeBy Todd FlamingJune 2003Column, Page 309Wireless networking has come into its own, and it might be right for you and your firm.
"UCITA" spells "anti-consumer"?By Helen W. GunnarssonApril 2003Lawpulse, Page 162Adoption of the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act would stack the deck in favor of software manufacturers and against the buying public, critics say.
Using the 'Net to Research Illinois Legislative HistoryBy Phill JohnsonMarch 2003Column, Page 147Thanks to the General Assembly's Web site, researching recent legislative history is easier than ever. Here's a step-by-step guide.
First steps toward e-filing in IllinoisBy Helen W. GunnarssonJanuary 2003Lawpulse, Page 8The Illinois Supreme Court has set the ground rules for a pilot e-filing project in the circuit courts.
The Virtual CourtroomBy Loren GoldenNovember 2002Column, Page 576Continuing on with my ongoing discussion regarding my theme of "Back to the Future," this President's Page will address the ISBA's efforts to make the lawyer's professional life more efficient, more cost effective, more profitable, more client friendly and, yes, more pleasurable.
Creating a Small Office Network, Part IIBy Todd H. FlamingOctober 2002Column, Page 553Here's the hardware and software you need to network the computers in your office and increase your efficiency and productivity.
Have You Hugged Your Backup Lately?By Paul SullivanSeptember 2002Column, Page 489It's not a matter of whether you'll have a computer failure but when. Here's how to tell whether your backup system is up to snuff.
Is E-mail Subject to the Open Meetings Act?By Helen W. GunnarssonSeptember 2002Lawpulse, Page 448Some e-mail exchanges between public board members might constitute meetings and thus implicate the Open Meetings Act.
2002 Spring Session RoundupBy Jim CovingtonAugust 2002Column, Page 398A revamped Uniform Partnership Act and new sex-abuse reporting requirements by clergy are among the many bills awaiting Gov. Ryan's signature at press time.
Creating a Small-Office Network, Part 1By Todd FlamingAugust 2002Column, Page 425Small-firm computing is no longer about which computer to buy; even the basic models are powerful enough. Now it's about how to set up a network that lets you share programs and files.
Legislation makes changes to criminal laws involving computer technology P.A. 92-0175July 2002Illinois Law Update, Page 344New legislation signed into law by Gov. George H. Ryan helps in the fight against the spread of child pornography on the Internet and identifies the crime of cyberstalking. Public Act 92-0175 mandates the forfeiture of any computer containing a depiction of child pornography in any encoded or decoded format.
...and to secretary of state's officeBy Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2002Lawpulse, Page 282You can now file articles of incorporation by fax, with more soon to come.
Communities encouraged to provide public access to InternetMay 2002Illinois Law Update, Page 232On February 15, 2002, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (department) adopted amendments to section 546 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 14 Ill Adm Code 546.
Legislation creates the crime of cyberstalking P.A. 92-199February 2002Illinois Law Update, Page 66In August, Gov. Ryan signed into law Senate Bill 233, which amended the Criminal Code of 1961 by creating the criminal offense of cyberstalking.
Managing E-Mail (Part 2): Storing MessagesBy Todd FlamingFebruary 2002Column, Page 95Do you find yourself printing e-mail missives and saving the paper? Here's a better way to create an e-mail archive.
Managing the E-mail MonsterBy Todd FlamingOctober 2001Column, Page 541Driven into a corner by e-mail overload? Here's how to fight back.
The Lawyer's JournalBy Bonnie C. McGrathSeptember 2001Column, Page 450Two years and time's up for legal malpractice; nightshift-assignment doesn't constitute sex discrimination; and more.