TechnoLawyer: TechnoFeature

Coming February 14, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Most litigators see creating a case chronology as a cut-and-dry process — just the facts, ma'am. But litigation expert and CaseSoft CEO Greg Krehel takes a different perspective. In this article, Greg proposes that within the production process of a case chronology lies a fountain of information that could greatly contribute to more effective case analysis and trial preparation. With Greg's tips, you can transform your case chronologies from static to dynamic.

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Coming February 7, 2006 to TechnoFeature: What do you think about Google? How about Microsoft? Even though you may not know anyone who works at these companies, you have a perception of the culture within. Every organization has a culture, including your firm. In this article, legal management consultant Wendy Werner explains how to assess your firm's culture and address problems ranging from merging two firms with different cultures to combatting false perceptions when recruiting associates.

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Coming January 31, 2006 to TechnoFeature: A well-designed ToDo system brings order to the chaos of a busy office. But weaknesses plague most electronic and paper systems. Drawing on the principles of David Allen's Getting Things Done and other effectiveness trailblazers, technology consultant Wells Anderson explains how ToDo Lists in Time Matters enable you to triage growing workloads and delegate with control. Learn how to keep yourself and others up-to-date on deadlines and focused on important tasks.

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Coming January 24, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Many pundits contend that law firms will replace their paper documents sooner rather than later with databases, disks, and hard drives. In this article, legal coach and consultant Edward Poll discusses how such predictions ignore the fundamental advantages of paper as a creative tool, as a source of emotional satisfaction, and as a low-cost, permanent, and environmentally sensitive method of information management. Add generational preferences and legal tradition, and Ed believes paper will be with us for many years more. Read the article (on your screen or on paper) to see if Ed makes a convincing case.

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Coming January 17, 2006 to TechnoFeature: Noted physicist Freeman Dyson once said: "The technologies which have had the most profound effects on human life are usually simple." While he was most likely not referring to index cards in particular, he was referring to the fact that sometimes the simplest solutions work best. In this article, litigation expert and CaseSoft CEO Greg Krehel discusses a simple and unique case analysis method that will help you with your current cases and potentially attract new ones. It's cheap and easy — yet it will differentiate your firm.

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Coming January 10, 2005 to TechnoFeature: Most people do not use drive imaging technology, or they do so incorrectly — both a grave mistake according to attorney and technology consultant Eric Van Buskirk. In this article, Eric walks you step by step through partitioning your hard drive and discusses how to setup a drive imaging routine that eliminates many of the mysteries of Windows troubleshooting. Read on if you've never understood drive imaging — or even if you think you did.

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Coming December 13, 2005 to TechnoFeature: Did you ever think that once indispensable tools like the typewriter would become obsolete? A growing portion of our personal and professional lives have become electronic and automated, but at what price? In this article, Judge Nancy Gertner of the United States District Court of Massachusetts addresses the effects of technology in the courtroom — her courtroom. Don't miss this inside look at the advantages and disadvantages of today's courtroom technology from the most important person in every courtroom — the judge. High tech courtrooms — efficient or excessive? You decide.

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Coming December 6, 2005 to TechnoFeature: It's easy to get wrapped up in all that technology has to offer — the difficulty lies in exercising restraint and making informed, calculated decisions. In this article, management consultant and lawyer coach Ed Poll discusses some of the most common technology traps and how to avoid them — especially when time and money is at stake.

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Coming November 29, 2005 to TechnoFeature: Many forays into document assembly never get past the pilot phase. Firms develop a few templates and use them for a period of time, but then these templates languish for lack of regular updating. In this article, legal technology consultant Seth Rowland examines how to get past the pilot, and provides you with a roadmap for finishing such projects, and transforming your firm into a document assembly-driven law practice. Perhaps most importantly, Seth discusses how to sell the pilot internally to other attorneys within the firm — and how to sell it externally to lure more business.

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Coming November 15, 2005 to TechnoFeature: Bringing work on the road? If so, you probably have two questions — what do I need and how will I carry it?  In this article, attorney and technology enthusiast Jeffrey Allen explains how to assess your individual techno-travel needs, and how to create your personal mobile tool kit. If you're a lawyer on the go, Jeff can show you how to stay connected and remain productive — from anywhere.

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