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Coming October 7, 2008 to TechnoFeature: What's a legal match-making service? Should you blog? When it comes to online marketing, attorney Mazyar Hedayat confesses to having spent thousands in vain before he saw past the hype. In this article, he shares what he learned and explains where to invest your online marketing time and money.

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Coming Septeber 30, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Technology certainly trends towards light and portable these days. But you need more than just a pretty face. You need functionality. In this article, attorney Lee Rosen explains how to lighten your load without sacrificing productivity by conducting a six step technology audit.

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Coming September 23, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Over the years it has become increasingly important for lawyers to have an online presence. Firm Web site, check. Blog, check. But what else can you do? Joining a professional networking site like LinkedIn can help. In this article, law firm marketing expert Anne Parys provides her top ten tips for using LinkedIn as an effective marketing tool. From creating a profile to interacting with other members, Anne will demonstrate the best ways to use this unconventional tool to network and build your practice.

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Coming September 16, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Passing the bar exam does not require knowing what a motherboard does. However, if you don't have an IT department on call 24/7, you might benefit from learning what goes on inside that PC of yours. In this article, attorney and former IBM salesperson Edward Zohn presents several reasons why attorneys should understand how to build their own PCs even if they never actually do so. From cases and power supplies to operating systems, Ed explains how to build a PC tailored to your needs for a reasonable price.

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Coming September 9, 2008 to TechnoFeature: As law firms become more dependent on technology, they also become more dependent on the people who keep it all running smoothly. Law firm CIOs and IT Directors must stay on top of current systems as well as adapt when technology changes — all while keeping the lawyers happy. In this article, Ron Freidmann discusses the seven biggest challenges that come with the job — and lays down seven maxims for dealing with them. From reining in tech enthusiasts to persuading upper management to try something new, Ron shares some much-needed advice for balancing technology needs and firm politics.

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Coming September 2, 2008 to TechnoFeature: With so many ways to market your firm, which vehicles should you pursue? In this article, law firm marketing specialist Stephen Fairley shares ten points to consider when creating a marketing action plan. Do you know your Ideal Target Market? Can everyone in you firm explain your Unique Competitive Advantage? If not, read Stephen's ten tips to give yourself an edge and improve your marketing mojo.

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Coming August 19, 2008 to TechnoFeature: These days, everyone's on the go ... and lawyers are no exception. Luckily (or unluckily depending on your perspective), ever-evolving smartphone technology now provides attorneys with the means to take their office with them — without carrying a cumbersome laptop. In this article, legal technology gurus Brett Burney and Dominic Jaar lay down five tips for selecting the right smartphone gear and five tips for choosing the right software — everything you need to get on your merry mobile way.

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Coming August 12, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Electronically stored information deemed "not reasonably accessible" has become a tricky issue in litigation. Courts do not require its production if a party can prove it would require excessive time and money. But as attorney and eDiscovery consultant Jeff Beard explains, today's technologies make it easier to disprove the "inaccessibility" of certain data than ever before. Read Jeff's take on the subject to learn how evidence that just a few years ago would never have surfaced can now make or break your case.

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Coming August 5, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Need a tool to easily review the virtual mountain of electronic discovery in your case but don't know what program to use? Better let the experts help. In this article, veteran trial and discovery consultant Timothy Piganelli reviews Anacomp's litigation support software CaseLogistix. In particular, Tim examines the package's native review features, production capabilities, image viewers, and methods of organizing documents by witness or issue. He also comments on what he'd like to see improved in future versions. Can CaseLogistix help you? Read Tim's in-depth review to find out.

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Coming July 29, 2008 to TechnoFeature: Forgetting a date usually doesn't have serious repercussions — a dentist appointment, a kid's soccer game, your anniversary ... well, maybe not that last one. But missing a court deadline can get you fired, sued, and/or disciplined by your state bar. In this article, patent attorney Norman Van Treeck reviews CompuLaw Vision for keeping track of court-imposed deadlines. Norman explains how his firm uses CompuLaw Vision and assesses the performance of the current version. If your firm has contemplated investing in technology to help with calendaring and docketing, read Norman's comprehensive review to see if CompuLaw Vision can serve your needs.

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