TechnoLawyer: TechnoFeature

Coming September 18, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Document Comparison. Document Security. Years ago, these terms didn't exist. However, today if you don't have a solution for these issues, you're likely collaborating on documents inefficiently and needlessly exposing some secrets. In this article, document assembly expert Marc Lauritsen takes a look at the latest version of Workshare Professional and its place in the bustling ecosystem of document technologies. Before you save one more Word document or create one more PDF file, read Marc's review to see if Workshare Professional 5 could benefit your firm. As an added bonus, Workshare weighs in on Marc's review.

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Coming September 11, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Most lawyers are so busy with their current case loads, they don't have time to seek new clients. Without a client development strategy and the tools and resources needed to execute it, law firms can miss out on numerous opportunities. In this article, managing partner David Stevenson discusses how his firm addressed this all-too-common problem by implementing Client Relationship Management (CRM) software.

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Coming September 4, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Bob Dylan once said "Chaos is a friend of mine." But for most trial lawyers, the opposite is true. Organization is key to a litigator's success — and that's where trial presentation software comes in handy. In this article, trial attorney and legal technology expert Bruce Olson reviews the new features and enhancements of TrialDirector 5.1. Whether you currently use an older version of TrialDirector, a competing product, or nothing at all, Bruce's comprehensive review will help you decide whether TrialDirector 5.1 can bring some order to your litigation practice.

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Coming August 28, 2007 to TechnoFeature: If you need to find an online legal research service, you've come to the right place. In this article, lawyer and technology enthusiast Carroll Straus reviews the features and functionality of Loislaw. Though owned by publishing giant Wolters Kluwer, Loislaw is a relative newcomer compared to LexisNexis and Westlaw. In her review, Carroll discusses why she prefers Loislaw to its more well-known rivals, but also points out what she doesn't like and what she hopes will improve. As a bonus, Loislaw accepted our invitation to respond to Carroll's observations.

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Coming August 14, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Aristotle once wrote: "If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development." Trial presentation technology was not always as slick and easy as it seems today. Trial consultant Timothy Piganelli can prove it. In this article, Tim takes us through a day in the life of a trial consultant circa 1993 — and boy, have things changed. From cost to cables, see how yesterday's trial consultant dealt with all manner of tricky situations. Tim's account should make any litigator thankful it's 2007.

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Coming August 7, 2007 to TechnoFeature: The world needs another top 10 list like ... well, you get the idea. But when it comes to building a better legal blog (blawg), a short list can go a long way towards helping lawyers find their voice online -- whether an associate in a large firm or a sole practitioner leveling the playing field. In this article, Mazyar M. Hedayat, a lawyer and blogger whose outspoken nature recently earned him a guest appearance on "This Week in Law," sets forth a top ten list as only he can. You see, before laying down his own top ten tips, he reviews the actual and imagined top ten tips of legal blogging pioneers. Two of these pioneers, Denise Howell and Dennis Kennedy, respond at the end of the article.

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Coming July 31, 2007 to TechnoFeature: When the first blogs began cropping up in 1994, most people probably never believed blogging would catch fire. Little did they know that blogs would one day become a valuable Internet resource. In this article, attorney and blogger Andrew Updegrove shares his experience joining the legal blogosphere. He discusses how blogging has become an important marketing vehicle for his practice — and in turn, a substantial time and effort commitment. Whether you're new to blogging or have a blog of your own, don't miss Andrew's insightful tips and tricks of the blogging trade.

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Coming July 24, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Blogs may serve as your daily dose of entertainment, news, or information — but have you ever thought of what the blogger gets in return? In this article, attorney Dean Kirby explains why he decided to enter the crowded field of legal blogs (or "blawgs") in addition to maintaining his firm's official Web site. He discusses how to select a blog platform and use your RSS feed beyond your blawg, and also shares his tips for attracting an audience. In short, Dean explains how he uses his blog as a modern marketing tool — and how you could do the same.

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Coming July 17, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Are first year associates worth $160,000/year? The answer legal management consultant Ed Poll reaches in this article may surprise you. Join Ed as he delves beyond the headlines to explain the peculiar economics and client lock-in at work in today's large law firms. General counsel may not like what they read here, but sometimes the truth hurts.

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Coming July 10, 2007 to TechnoFeature: Litigation is challenging. High-profile litigation is doubly challenging. Wouldn't you love a sneak peak into these big trials so you could learn from the trial team's mistakes? In this article, trial and technology consultant Ted Brooks draws on his experience in several high-profile trials to share the top five problems that can arise and steps you can take to prevent them from negatively impacting your own cases. Ted doesn't think you can guess which cases he's referring to — but even if you do, he'll never tell.

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