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Practice Management
The Expanding Scope of of Lawyer Training Programs, by
Courtney Goldstein .
From substantive skills to pitching and the fine art of small talk, professional development teams handle an amazing variety of tasks in today's law firms. Here, five firms' officers talk about the expansion in lawyer training efforts.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
7-04-2008.
www.fulbright.com
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Practice Management
How To Conduct a Background Check, by
Genie Tyburski.
Lawyers and clients use the phrase, background check, as a catchall for many types of investigative research involving people or companies. To some, it encompasses a criminal background check. To others, it means finding general information about a business' products and services, reputation, legal status and competitors. For this reason, it helps to understand the context of the request or the specific problem that needs to be solved. More importantly, if the research involves a person, there are legal and ethical reasons for knowing why someone wants a background check.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
6-29-2008.
Law Office Computing
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Practice Management
Seven Legal Technology Trends for 2007: Widening the Digital Divide in Law Practice, by
Dennis Kennedy.
There will be a growing digital divide between the technology-forward firms and the technology-backward firms. Security and portability will be important watchwords. However, the place to watch is the Internet and the tools to consider carefully are the collaboration tools. It might be a slow year, but it should not be a dull year. There will be a lot of opportunity for firms wanting to increase their competitive advantage.
Non-Specific.
11 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
5-12-2008.
Web Site
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Practice Management
60 Sites in 60 Minutes, by
Craig Ball, Tom Mighell, & Reid Trautz.
In this 2008 edition of 60 Sites in 60 Minutes, your presenters promise to wow you with 60 of the latest and greatest sites on the Internet, as well as some oldies but goodies that have become part of our daily Web routine. We've got law-related pages, practical sites that can help increase your productivity, and even some fun stuff, too.
Non-Specific.
15 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-11-2008.
ABA
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Practice Management
The Lawyer’s Guide to Time, Billing and Marketing, by
Natalie Thornwell and Reid F. Trautz.
A well- run time, billing, and accounting system, coupled with the right dose of technology can improve your bottom- line, improve your client relations, and attract clients to your practice! Here are some tools, tips, and ideas for you to review as you write and adopt improved
time, billing, accounting and marketing procedures in your practice:
Non-Specific.
21 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-11-2008.
ABA
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Practice Management
A Lawyer’s Guide to Mobile Computer Security, by
Jim Calloway, Ellen Freedman, and Reid F. Trautz.
This article will examine the various areas to be considered when drafting and implementing a computer
use policy.
Non-Specific.
6 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
5-11-2008.
TechnoFeature
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Practice Management
Telecommuting and the Perfect Home Office, by
Ellen Freedman.
The general attitude was that the rank and file of telecommuters consisted of misfits who would not survive in a regular work environment, or those who were more interested in “dabbling” in work than actually getting down to it. But now that has changed. Here are some points to consider to make your experience successful, or to even determine if you should try it.
Non-Specific.
7 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
5-11-2008.
Freedman Consulting, Inc.
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Practice Management
Ethical Risks of Law Firm Websites and Blogs Staying on the Right Side of the Ethics Line, by
Dennis Kennedy.
This article takes a step back and looks at the current state of law firm website ethical regulation in light of its history. The article takes a big picture view and highlights some of the key trends, developments and outstanding issues in this area. It ends with some best practices and steps you should consider as you move forward with your website.
Non-Specific.
12 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
5-11-2008.
Strafford Publications Webinar
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Practice Management
Making Presentations Visual, by
Diane Murley.
In this article, I will explore some of the ways to use PowerPoint better. Most of my tips and suggestions can also be applied to WordPerfect’s Presentations and other similar software.
Non-Specific.
9 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
5-11-2008.
Law Library Journal
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Practice Management
Does Web 2.0 Point Us Toward Law 2.0?, by
Dennis Kennedy.
Today, we wrote a roundtable article using an Internet tool called Writely, a free collaborative writing service that allowed all of the authors to work together on the
article. We were so enthused with the process that we decided to use it again to write a roundtable article on Web 2.0 to discuss the tools now available and the potential implications for the legal profession.
Non-Specific.
8 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
5-11-2008.
Law Practice TODAY
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Practice Management
Client Development: Keep 'Em Coming Back for More with Technology, by
Jim Calloway and Nancy Roberts Linder.
Client satisfaction can often be more a more difficult undertaking in law than in other industries. In this article, originally presented at ABA TECHSHOW 2007, Jim Calloway and Nancy Roberts Linder share some tech tips that will help you be up to this challenge.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-11-2008.
ABA
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Practice Management
The Lawyer’s Guide to Time, Billing and Marketing, by
Natalie Thornwell and Reid F. Trautz.
As a solo or small firm practitioner, it is difficult to prepare bills to send to clients on a regular basis. It seems that this is often a job for a day or evening when the phone is not ringing or a motion is not due. Here are some tools, tips, and ideas for you to review as you write and adopt improved time, billing, accounting and marketing procedures in your practice:
Non-Specific.
21 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
5-11-2008.
ABA
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Practice Management
60 Tips in 90 Minutes, by
David J. Bilinsky, Richard Ferguson, Michael Girard and Reid Trautz.
Tips include: working faster, working better, marketing, making more money, gadgets, safe computing and learning more.
Non-Specific.
14 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
5-11-2008.
Tech for Lawyers
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Practice Management
An Asp in the Legal Garden of Eden: Enjoy the Apple and Avoid the Snakebite, by
Ellen Freedman.
The purpose of this article is to help a firm identify the various ASP services available, determine how to distinguish between the winners and losers, identify the pitfalls and suggest strategies to avoid them, and to present case histories of two firms which have recently embraced the ASP paradigm at their firms.
Non-Specific.
19 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
5-11-2008.
Freedman Consulting, Inc.
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Practice Management
Software as a Service, by
Nerino Petro Jr..
With the advent of the personal computer, this model was slowly replaced by the client-server model, in which each workstation had the ability to operate on its own and connect to the server using network operating system software from Novell, Microsoft, or others. This model had the added benefit of allowing a law firm to purchase software licenses only for the users actually using the software, if the programs were only going to be used by a limited number of staff.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
5-10-2008.
GP | Solo
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Practice Management
The art of retention, by
Ross Todd.
Firms that retain lateral partners all seem to be good at three things: understanding a lateral candidate’s practice during the recruiting process; providing professional staff to ease partner’s move & tracking new partner’s progress through some combination of mentoring & productivity analysis.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
4-02-2008.
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Practice Management
Extranets 2.0: Using Extranets to Build Client Relationships, by
John C. Tredennick, Jr..
The BTI Consulting Group out of Boston, MA recently surveyed Fortune 1000 legal departments & concluded that 49% of them want extranets to connect with their law firms. Corporate counsel cited benefits like:
* Information Sharing * Matter Tracking
* Discovery Management * Patent/Trademark Management * Contract Tracking.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
4-02-2008.
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Practice Management
Seven Steps For Going Paper-Free: The Wonderful World of PDF Digital Work Flow, by
David L. Masters.
In sum, with Adobe Acrobat software and the use of PDF, you can move nearly any file into digital form, ditch the paper morass and discover a world of electronic work flow that can increase productivity, decrease costs and improve client service. Follow these steps to make the switch to an all-digital, all-the-time work flow.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
4-02-2008.
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Practice Management
Business Development Tips for Young Female Minority Attorneys, by
Aasia Mustakeem.
Successful business development - or "rainmaking" - can be achieved by following a path that is only slightly different than
what is perceived as the norm. Based on this experience, here are tips for young, female minority attorneys who want to take the initiative and enjoy success and longevity in the profession.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-01-2008.
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Practice Management
What Do Associates Want From You Now?, by
Jeanmarie Campbell.
Working with associates can help both the firm and your own advancement; Here are six small ways that can make a difference in an associate’s professional life. These tips will help you to start thinking about your new role as a partner and what sort of effect you can have on your associates.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-12-2008.
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Practice Management
Legal Blogging: How Paralegals Can Enter the Blogosphere, by
Kim Plonsky.
Blogging has an addictive and all-consuming attraction, which I learned first-hand can distract from or otherwise negatively affect your life or job if you let it. In the final analysis, I have concluded that maintaining a blog is an extremely worthy and rewarding effort as long as you control it and don’t allow it to control you.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-12-2008.
Legal Assistant Today
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Practice Management
Acrobat for Power Users, by
Catherine Sanders Reach and David L. Masters.
Effective and efficient use of PDF files in the lawyer’s evolution towards the paperless office takes more than knowing just the basics. The new Acrobat 8 improves on its previous version by including even more helpful tools for attorneys. Article discusses redaction and Bates numbering.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
2-14-2008.
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Practice Management
Going Paperless?, by
John Heckman.
Document Management: Automation & Paper Reduction Strategies
Non-Specific.
30 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
2-05-2008.
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Practice Management
Creating Timelines, by
Timothy A. Piganelli.
In almost every case I work, the
need for a timeline arises. Whether
it is for the opening statement, a
settlement conference or just a way
to analyze the case amongst the trial
team, a timeline is virtually always
needed.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
1-03-2008.
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Practice Management
SaaSsy Litigation Support, by
Brett Burney.
Review of leading 'software as a service' litigation management software, including Lexbe.com, ImageDepot, CT Summation, Concordance, iConect and Lextranet. SaaS providers are becoming a more viable option every day with stronger security and faster, more reliable access to the Internet.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
12-12-2007.
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Practice Management
Mediation Work Complementary to Midsize and Smaller Firms, by
Stephanie Lovett.
Article discusses why lawyers handling mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution often practice in small firms.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
9-21-2007.
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Practice Management
A How-To Guide: Offensive and Defensive Litigation Tactics, by
Ivor Samson & Michael Barnes.
A how-to guide: “offensive and defensive litigation tactics”
The discussion will focus on issues such as:
• Mommy, There's a Lawsuit Under My Bed:
Assessing Litigation Exposure
• Avoiding Mutually Assured Destruction
• Using ADR Effectively (Or, Timing is Everything)
• Bringing Knives to Gunfights (Or vice versa)
• Choosing a Litigation Goal
Non-Specific.
37 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
8-02-2007.
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Practice Management
Litigation Associates and Pro Bono: Helping Others & Helping Yourself, by
Kathryn C. Newman.
Consider another reason: pro bono is a great tool, one endorsed by the ABA and probably by your firm’s management, which
you can use for your own professional
development and personal benefit. In short, it’s worth your time. In our more honest moments, we even ask ourselves why we have failed to make time for pro bono activities.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
4-18-2007.
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Practice Management
Client Services and Marketing within Ethical Boundaries, by
Ellen Freedman, CLM.
State Bar seminar on ways of marketing practice and providing services, while minimizing ethics and lawyer liabilty risks.
Pennsylvania.
91 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-09-2007.
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Practice Management
The Traveling Lawyer: Handling Business Any Time, Anywhere, by
Ross L. Kodner, MicroLaw, Inc..
How to master the technology to practice law from a laptop and other wireless devices.
Non-Specific.
25 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
4-05-2007.
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Practice Management
How (NOT) to Commit Malpractice With Your Computer, by
Ross L. Kodner, MicroLaw, Inc..
Practicing law without technology is an impossibility today, but technology can enable you to commit ethical violations and malpractice at the speed of light! Discusses lawyer liability issues created by technology.
Non-Specific.
26 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-05-2007.
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Practice Management
Legal Technology Tips and Gadgets 60 in 60 Minutes, by
Ross L. Kodner.
60 Hot Legal PC Tips, Gadgets & ‘Netsite
Non-Specific.
26 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
4-05-2007.
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Practice Management
Outsourcing for the Small Law Office, by
John Tredennick.
One of the hottest trends in business has come to the legal world, and it can help small-office litigators run circles around bigger firms boasting squadrons of
associates and support staff. Outsourcing does not require you to send work overseas. “Onshoring” as it is
sometimes called, keeps the work within US borders.
Non-Specific.
8 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Law Practice Management, by
Andrew Z. Adkins III: Session 7: Technology - Hardware.
Discusses hardware, communications, gadgets, budget issues, technology costs and return on investment.
Non-Specific.
8 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Law Practice Management & Practical Skills, by
Andrew Z. Adkins III.
Software Drives the Hardware
Two “Categories”
– Business Management
• Software that helps with the business side
of the law firm
– Practice Management
• Software that helps with the practice side of the law firm
Non-Specific.
10 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Litigation 103, by
Lawrence J. Marraffino.
Mediation
What is mediation?
• Formal settlement conference
• All parties and ”check writers” must be present
• Opportunity to pursue a settlement
Non-Specific.
14 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Litigation 102, by
Lawrence J. Marraffino.
Learn the case
What is discovery?
Information about the other side’s case
Types of discovery
−Interrogatories
−Requests for production
−Requests for admission
−Depositions
Non-Specific.
25 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Litigation 101, by
Lawrence J. Marraffino.
Presentation on Picking your clients.
What clients to take?
Telephone screeningtelephone screening
Brief summary of facts
Fee arrangementfee arrangement
Hourly - can client pay?
Contingency - merits of case and likliehood of Collection
Foonbergs’ first Law
Non-Specific.
20 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Gadgets, Websites and. Tips for Legal. Professionals., by
Paul J. Unger.
This fast and furious session brings together some of the best tips you'll ever hear about legal technology information that you can take back to your firm and use NOW! From word processing tips to mobile & wireless gear; from deciding which computer system is right for your practice to how to protect yourself against disasters;
Non-Specific.
49 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Rebuilding Your Practice After Disaster Strikes, by
-.
The Loss Prevention Program is available to assist Louisiana State Bar Association members
in the prevention of legal malpractice and the improvement of office practices and procedures.
Lousiana.
76 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-30-2007.
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Practice Management
Alternative Billing Arrangements and law Departments, by
Rees Morrison, Esq..
Understand Your Target’s Spending on Outside Counsel. Discusses good platforms for
alternative billing arrangements.
Non-Specific.
29 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-30-2007.
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