TechnoLawyer: Laptops/Smartphones/Tablets

Originally published in the April 10, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: Thanks to legal legal technology consultant and iPad expert Brett Burney, you've now have the best iPad stylus, the best note-taking app, and the best signature capture app. In this issue of SmallLaw, Brett continues his series with what may become his most popular article yet — the best iPad app for annotating PDF files (highlights, notes, drawings, etc.). As usual, Brett puts three apps through the paces, and then declares a winner for the specific needs of solos and small law firms. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a complete list of all the apps discussed at the 2012 ABA TECHSHOW'S 60 Apps in 60 Minutes seminar (Brett was among the presenters).

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Originally published in the August 13, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: "I want to use my last peremptory challenge for him. No, wait! I mean her." The perils of jury selection. One dropped or misplaced stickie note can wreak havoc. Because litigators often conduct voir dire while standing, the iPad is better-suited for this process than a laptop and less prone to human error than old school methods. In this issue of LitigationWorld, litigation technology consultant Brett Burney reviews the three leading jury selection apps and declares his iVerdict. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for research on how people (such as jurors) perceive men (such as you) based on their hair or lack thereof.

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Originally published in the March 7, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: "Please sign on the dotted pixels." While we doubt you'll ever speak these words to a client or anyone else from whom you need a signature, you and other lawyers should start asking people to sign documents on your iPad to save time (it's also impressive, which never hurts). In today's issue of SmallLaw, legal technology consultant Brett Burney who has a growing lawyer iPad training business reviews three iPad signature apps that work with PDF files. In this review, Brett pulls no punches, giving one app a bruising TechnoScore of C-. But don't worry. Brett awards an A+ to the winner of this dust up. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a review of Nuance's new PaperPort Notes iPad app (formerly Noterize, which Nuance acquired).

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Originally published in the May 18, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: If you show up for trial with an iPad, you'll make a good first impression, but winning your case will require a top-notch trial presentation app. litigation support consultant Brett Burney usually compares three iPad apps every month in our SmallLaw newsletter, but today he makes an appearance in LitigationWorld for a comparative review of Exhibit A, ExhibitView iPad, and TrialPad. Which app will best enable you to dazzle the jury and/or the judge with callouts and other trial presentation necessities? Brett makes a persuasive case as usual, and issues his signature iVerdict. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for some good advice to pass along to your clients about the interplay of litigation and social media.

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Originally published in the February 16, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: Many solos and small-firm lawyers like you publish articles for marketing purposes, but largely waste your time because you don't understand the primary benefit of such publishing — to improve the rank of your web site in Google. In this issue of SmallLaw, TechnoLawyer publisher Neil Squillante explains how Google works, and how to use the articles you publish to improve the rank of your law firm web site in Google for search queries that people seeking a lawyer like you tend to use. If you read only one marketing article this year, read this one. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for advice on how to ensure the survival of your law firm if you experience a medical emergency.

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Originally published in the February 7, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: The legal pad is dead. Long live the legal iPad. In his first SmallLaw column, legal technology consultant and iPad trainer Brett Burney recommended an iPad stylus. In today's column, Brett will have you putting your new stylus to use by reviewing three handwriting apps for the iPad. As with all of Brett's columns, what's best for a lawyer often differs from what's best for non-lawyers. Accordingly, Brett discusses five key features and then declares a winner. With Brett's help, you can kiss your legal pad goodbye and never again misplace your notes. Also, don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a roundup of the latest mobile credit card readers.

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Originally published in the January 19, 2012 issue of SmallLaw: Today in SmallLaw we kick off a series of columns by legal technology consultant Brett Burney who among his various services offers iPad training for lawyers. In each column, Brett will review several iPad apps or accessories, and then declare his iVerdict — the best choice for solos and small firms. Because many serious iPad apps work better with a stylus, Brett decided to recommend a stylus in his first column. Brett has evaluated many a stylus so you don't have to — so make sure to thank him. Also, check out this issue's Newsletter Flag, and don't miss the SmallLaw Pick of the Week for a lawyer's review of Microsoft's OneNote iPad app.

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Coming today to LitigationWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 85 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week.

JuryPad for iPad Launches

A Trial Lawyer's Checklist

The Effective Use of Predictive Coding Part 2

Text Messages to Client During Deposition Not Privileged

Congratulations to Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek of Litigation News on winning our LitigationWorld Pick of the Week award: A Guide to Using the iPad in Litigation

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How to Buy the Best Portable Hard Drive

The State of Smartphones in 2012

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Rainmaking Is as Much About Data as Handshakes (Video)

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Top 10 Creative Ways Lawyers Can Use an iPad

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