Articles on Technology

Don’t Be a Cat and Other Zoom Tips By Matt Loar Trusts and Estates, June 2021 Tips to present your best professional self on Zoom.
Don’t Be a Cat and Other Zoom Tips By Matt Loar Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2021 Tips to present your best professional self on Zoom.
Why every litigator should use technology in trial By Kate Conway Tort Law, April 2019 The use of technology during trial helps focus and maintain juror attention.
Email: Why can’t I keep my free account? By Carl R. Draper Employee Benefits, April 2018 We have ethical obligations now to be competent at use of technology, and free e-mail has far fewer expectations of privacy and protection from the service provider than paid subscriptions.
E-mail: Why can’t I keep my free account? By Carl R. Draper General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2018 We have ethical obligations now to be competent at use of technology, and free e-mail has far fewer expectations of privacy and protection from the service provider than paid subscriptions.
Embrace technology to enrich your legal practice in 2018 By Steven T. Mann Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2018 Small steps to take to achieve your technology fitness goals in 2018.
Technology at end-of-life: Estate planning for Millennials By Steven T. Mann Business Advice and Financial Planning, October 2017 As estate planners, we owe it to our clients to make sure they can control how they are represented post-mortem. The fast and ever-changing pace of technology, however, is making this process more and more difficult.
Technology at end-of-life: Estate planning for Millennials By Steven T. Mann Trusts and Estates, September 2017 As estate planners, we owe it to our clients to make sure they can control how they are represented post-mortem. The fast and ever-changing pace of technology, however, is making this process more and more difficult.
Busted: The myth of the digital native By Samantha Swartz Bench and Bar, August 2017 Judge Walker's second summer extern, Samantha Swartz, says while it's assumed that millennials are naturally gifted when it comes to technology, it's better to say that they're ready and willing to adapt to tech challenges.
IPad Pro – expensive but worth it if it meets your needs! Two versions to choose from By John T. Phipps Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2017 A look at the pros and cons of the iPad Pro 12.9.
Technology at end-of-life: Estate planning for Millennials By Steven T. Mann Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2017 As estate planners, we owe it to our clients to make sure they can control how they are represented post-mortem. The fast and ever-changing pace of technology, however, is making this process more and more difficult.
The big two threats you need to be aware of today By Nerino J. Petro Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2017 What you need to know to protect yourself from phishing and ransomware attacks.
The new European General Data Protection Regulation By Adam Nelson Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2017 This new regulation fundamentally changes the way organizations must manage the protected data of both European citizens as well as citizens of other countries whose data is collected while they are in the EU.
Podcast review of These Are Their Stories: The Law & Order Podcast By Jen Kobayashi Women and the Law, May 2017 Love Law and Order? Then there's a new podcast you need to listen to.
ABA President-elect Hilarie Bass wants us to embrace technology By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr. (Ret). Senior Lawyers, October 2016 Hilarie Bass, in her opening speech at the ABA Annual Meeting, said “Lawyers need to accept and embrace technological innovation, so it can be used to increase access to justice for all.”
Cyber Fraud and Cyber Security—What’s this all about? By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2016 This article deals with the attorney, and therefore his client, whose email address was used to misdirect a wire transfer to or from a client.
Editor’s Column: IPad Pro – expensive but worth it if it meets your needs! Two versions to choose from By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2016 A look at the pros and cons of the iPad Pro 12.9.
Another favorite app By William W. Austin Senior Lawyers, June 2016 Have trouble remembering all of your passwords? Try this password manager app.
IPad Pro – expensive but worth it if it meets your needs! By John T. Phipps Senior Lawyers, June 2016 John Phipps identifies the pros and cons of this recently released tech tool.
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Tech tips By Don Mateer Senior Lawyers, June 2016 Author Don Mateer provides four suggestions to make your phone, computer, and e-mails a little more user-friendly.
How reliable are those online attorney reviews really? By Mark C. Palmer Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2016 Lawyers need to educate themselves on how Avvo and other rating systems are formulated before participating in them, and be vigilant about the accuracy of the information used for such calculations and what is displayed to the public
Legal competence requires tech competence By Bryan M. Sims Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2016 Revised ethics opinions around the country require attorneys to be competent with relevant technology. But what does that mean, exactly?
Your next Web site: Going from a handful of ideas to a powerful business tool By Theresa Kuhl Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2016 A look at the most important steps and decisions you’ll face when it comes to getting a new Web site for your law practice.
Using the cloud to streamline your practice and reduce IT costs By Tracy A. Brammeier Young Lawyers Division, April 2016 what if you spill coffee all over your computer, or a flood destroys the power cables, frying your hardware, and you haven’t backed up to your external hard drive in over a week? What if you need quick access to your files from another state, or need to contact your office while out of the country without racking up international charges?
What does your e-mail address say about you? By Rana E. Meents Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2016 Is your e-mail address conveying the image you want to convey?
Litigation technology to think about for 2016 By Carrie TItus Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015 Some trends that you need to be aware of going into 2016 include technology available to you in court, ways that you can save your clients money by reducing time spent on tasks, and development with research and review platforms.
A look into the mind of Einstein By John Rammel Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015 An overview of the Einstein Program, launched by the Department of Homeland Security in 2004 to secure the federal government’s civilian agencies’ computer infrastructure.
Using text replacement and text expansion tools to start automating your documents By Nerino J. Petro Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2015 If you find yourself typing the same text over and over again, such as a signature block or a phrase, use the auto-correction feature of your program to automatically insert that language. This article explains how.
Favorite apps By William A. Austin Senior Lawyers, November 2015 Author William Austin explains why PDF Expert 5 is his preferred app for viewing and editing PDF documents and forms.
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It isn’t just about time anymore! By Frank V. Ariano Senior Lawyers, November 2015 Author Frank Ariano finally (after waiting two long months) received his Apple Watch and shares his initial impressions.

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