Today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire covers a task management program (see article below), new practice management software for small firms, two new eDiscovery management applications, and court docketing software. Don't miss the next issue.
The Wizard of Workflow
No matter your preferred working style, you probably rely on some type of task management strategy. From old-fashioned pen-and-paper lists to modern iPhone apps, task management systems remain a perennial imperative for lawyers. Over the years, you've probably sampled several programs and scrutinized this newsletter hoping to find a task management talisman to whip your workflow into shape. Do you believe in magic?
TaskMerlin 3.1 … in One Sentence
Interfathom's TaskMerlin 3.1 is project management application.
The Killer Feature
Do you ever wish your task management software was as flexible as those etherial gymnasts in Cirque du Soleil shows? Unlike some project management tools that lock you into a fixed format, TaskMerlin 3.1 adapts to your organizational style, enabling you to customize the software as you see fit.
You can use it to manage and schedule simple projects that you perform on your own as well as as complex, long-term ongoing projects involving large teams comprised of colleagues and clients. Among the customization options, you can configure columns, create task filters, create task types, and change the look and feel of the home screen.
Other Notable Features
TaskMerlin 3.1 supports David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) task management system. Devotees of the organizational guru's workflow method can use the TaskMerlin inbox as a filter to sort tasks in accordance with GTD principals.
Interfathom designed TaskMerlin 3.1 with an eye for efficiency, speed, and ease of use, enabling you to drag-and-drop tasks into project folders, edit multiple tasks at once, create or complete tasks with a single click, and modify tasks without opening additional windows or navigating drop-down menus. Version 3.1 adds an Outlook-style calendar and customizable toolbars.
What Else Should You Know?
TaskMerlin 3.1 runs on most versions of Windows. You can try it for free, and choose from two editions if you buy it — Personal ($49) or Professional ($99). The latter offers multiuser functions. Learn more about TaskMerlin.
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