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Socialwok (allegedly) adds collaboration to Outlook

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Socialwok is a free add-on for Google Apps that you can pick up at the Google Apps Marketplace.

I installed it a month ago but have never really been able to connect people in my office using this app. I know it’s working, but it still does not really seem to be adding much interaction. I’ll keep trying and let you know if it truly does the job. In the meantime, here’s a video about using Socialwok with Outlook. Enjoy.

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21

05 2010


by practicehacker
posted in Google, Google Apps, Microsoft Outlook, Office, Video, android, apps, enterprise, free, knowledge management, law office, practice, practice management, social media, social media tools, social networking, technology, the business of law, tips, tools, twitter, youtube
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Bill more. Go home early: One Lawyer’s Story

Amicus Attorney

One of the primary reasons we adopt new technology (besides the fact that it’s cool) is because it makes life easier. John T. Phipps, a lawyer based in Champaign, Ill., discovered this when he test-drove and adopted Amicus Attorney practice management software for his law firm. In all, he estimates that he’s significantly increased the amount of billable time he captures – up to 250 hours a year – thanks to the system’s automation features. Another benefit: The ability to run his practice from his laptop or Blackberry helps free his time for more important things – like vacations. You can read John’s story here.

Download a free trial version of Amicus Attorney.

17

05 2010


by practicehacker
posted in Career and Job, Sponsor, archiving, business, conduct, cool stuff, free, law office, manager, member perks, money, practice, practice management, referrals, review, software, technology, the business of law, tools, work
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eSignature – free, secure online signatures

https://esign.adob.com

E-signatures? Yep – Adobe’s got ‘em. How does this work? Just like you think it works. Sign up for free, sign a document digitally. Enjoy.

What could this technology change for lawyers? Only everything. I plan to start using it immediately for client agreements, contracts, receipts, license agreements, status reports, letters, etc., etc., etc.

I have to admit – just when you think that Adobe has it all wrong … they go and do something intensely right. I stand corrected.

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15

05 2010


by practicehacker
posted in Adobe Acrobat, Career and Job, PDF, business, careers, collaborative tools, cool stuff, current-events, free, knowledge management, law, law office, litigation, practice, practice management, privacy, security, software, technology, the business of law, tips, tools
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Just Got Invited to Google Mobile Ads

I’m a big believer in mobile: the mobile Web, mobile ads, etc. Mobile means activity and action: somebody doing something useful. It means commerce.

So I’m very gratified that my law firm has been selected to participate in the Google Mobile Ad beta trial.

If your business uses mobile ads, let me know or comment under this post. We should share experiences.

The mobile ads deployed by Google will reference my current listing on Google Local - now known as Google Places:

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20

04 2010


by practicehacker
posted in .mobi, Gmail, Google, Google Apps, Google Places, Marketing, Mobile device, PDA/SMARTPHONE, Windows Mobile, android, apps, beta, blackberry, business, closed beta, community, cool stuff, current-events, disruptive technology, google voice, iPhone, iPhone Apps, law office, legal marketplace, location-based, media, mobile, new media, practice management
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ABA Tech Show 2010 in Pictures

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28

03 2010


by practicehacker
posted in ABA, ABA Jounral, Amicus, Article, Blogging, Docs, FastCase, LPM Section, Lexis-Nexis, Marketing, Meeting, Microsoft, Microsoft Outlook, Mobile device, Office, PCLaw, PDA/SMARTPHONE, PDF, Podcast, Podcasting, SaaS, Sponsor, Telephony & Voice Over IP, Video, Westlaw, Word, Wordpress, blackberry, clio, community, conference, current-events, in house counsel, law, law office, legal marketplace, legal research, litigation, manager, martindale-hubbell connected, media, moblogging, new media, news, old media, practice, practice management, records, review, rocketmatter, social networking, software, technology, the business of law, tips, tools, twitter, unbundling, web 2.0, website, work, youtube
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Litigation Software to the Rescue!

43% of litigators who participated in a recent ABA survey say that they use litigation support software. As for the 57% of you wondering what exactly litigation software is, this is your lucky day. The term litigation support software refers to an entire subgenre of database software for storing, searching, and reviewing discovery and evidentiary material. Way better than manually going through a physical file, that’s for sure! Here’s a helpful chart produced by the ABA of the different litigation software out there. For more information on the respective companies and how their software can facilitate your your litigation practice, take a look at the websites below and decide for yourself (this applies to both the 43% of you already familiar with the systems as well as the 57% of you who may be interested in making the switch):

1. Anacomp CaseLogistix
2. Lexis Nexis Concordance
3. ILS Edge
4. iCONECT
5. ImageDepot
6. IPRO eReview
7. Lexbe
8. MasterFile
9. Nextpoint
10. CT Summation iBlaze

24

02 2010


by practicehacker
posted in ABA, LPM Section, Lexis-Nexis, archiving, conduct, cool stuff, e-discovery, knowledge management, law, law office, legal research, lists, litigation, media, practice management, review, search, software, storage, technology, tools, website, websites, work
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Top Ten iPhone Apps for Busy Lawyers

From Reid Trautz, Attorney and friend to Practicehackers everywhere, comes this handy article, which begins:

Here is the short-version of what Reid is talking about:

AppBoxPro.  Multi-function apps for iPhone including currency converter, date calculator, translator, etc. $0.99

Bento. Simple, powerful database.  Looks like iTunes and is designed to be easy to use.  Syncs to desktop.   Templates for common tasks included as well. $4.99

Bump. Open the app on iPhone, select how much to share, gently bump with another iPhone, and viola – the information has been shared. $free

Documents to Go (Premium Ed.) Create, edit, and view Word, Excel and PowerPoint’s, plus view PDF’s and other formats.  Essential for most every lawyer.

Dragon Dictation. Free, easy-to-use, and accurate voice-recognition on your iPhone.  Quick alternative to typing e-mails, texts, tweets, or FB updates.

DropBox. File sharing service providing online storage and access from multiple devices. Get up to 2 gigs of storage for free and 50 gigs for just $10 per month

Google Mobile. Google’s mobile app does much more then find stuff, but the voice search feature is extra cool and easier than typing.

People.  Free “White Pages” database and reverse phone # directory.

ScanR Business Center. (See also DocScanner and JotNot) Similar apps may cost less but ScanR is worth the price. Create PDFs using your iPhone camera or a picture.

Skype. You already know what this does. It works great on the  iPhone as well as the Mac.

Things. Task management app for iPhone and Mac.  Syncs and keeps you up to date.

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18

02 2010


by practicehacker
posted in Apple, Blogging, apps, collaborative tools, community, current-events, disruptive technology, free, iPhone, iPhone Apps, knowledge management, law office, legal marketplace, lists, litigation, media, moblogging
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Opinion: Zelotes v. Rousseau (Total Attorneys Case)

At issue in this case was whether Chicago-based lead-generation service Total Attorneys was violating ethical rules by doing business Lawyers in the State of Connecticut. The answer apparently was no. At least, not based on the complaint brought by this Attorney-Plaintiff. The opinion is seen as a victory for free enterprise as opposed to the grip of local bar associations, which routinely monopolize Attorney-Referral Services, which are a source of profit.

I’m not saying the decision actually is a victory for anyone (other than Total Attorneys) but even the most cynical observer will admit that the idea of preventing lawyers from saving money and reaching prospective clients so that bar associations could maintain their monopoly … I mean, ensure the clients’ best interests – was heavy handed and backward-looking.

Prove me wrong. I dare you.

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09

02 2010


by practicehacker
posted in Marketing, business, courts and, current-events, law, law office, legal marketplace, legal research, practice, practice management, referrals
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