Trial Technology
DECEMBER 22, 2017
PowerPoint Tips for the Courtroom (Originally published on ABA Law Technology Today ) Since everyone has a different level of comfort and experience with something used as infrequently as PowerPoint, the objective for this list is to approach the topic from several different perspectives, in hopes that each reader might find at least two or three helpful tips.
NSLT
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Outlook Calendar (2010-2016) How to send email to all accepted meeting attendees in Outlook. For some reason, you need to send email to all accepted meeting attendees in Outlook.
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Technically Legal
DECEMBER 6, 2017
In Episode 2 we discuss blockchain technology and its impact on the practice of law with two Chicago lawyers Zach Smolinski and Christian Auty. Zach is with Ziliak Law and Christian with the Much Shelist firm. Both counsel clients on blockchain related matters. In this episode Zach and Christian discuss what blockchain technology is, how they became interested in it, and the impact it will have on the practice of law.
Trial Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2017
We work on both sides of the table, and although our primary market is the California courts, we do cover other areas now and then, including a recent $200M arbitration in New York City. Coincidentally, we recently won awards in New York Law Journal for Best Trial Consultant, and Best "Hot Seat" Trial Technicians! We have enjoyed our share of successes in the "W" column for both plaintiff and defense, including a recent Defense verdict in Los Angeles, and an SF Bay Area case in which an elevator
NSLT
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Outlook Calendar (2010-2016) How to send email to all accepted meeting attendees in Outlook. For some reason, you need to send email to all accepted meeting attendees in Outlook.
NSLT
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Electronic Discovery – Culling Simply defined, “culling” means creating a subset of documents from a larger dataset. Typically, the most common usage, within the electronic discovery workflow, for “culling” to take place, is after we have collected a bunch of data and before we begin a document review. The goal is to reduce the volume of documents we need to review for production, aka the document review stage.
NSLT
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Electronic Discovery – Culling Simply defined, “culling” means creating a subset of documents from a larger dataset. Typically, the most common usage, within the electronic discovery workflow, for “culling” to take place, is after we have collected a bunch of data and before we begin a document review. The goal is to reduce the volume of documents we need to review for production, aka the document review stage.
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NSLT
DECEMBER 26, 2017
How to Make a Histogram in Excel A histogram is a type of Excel graph used to analyze data by frequency of use. Histograms show how often one data element is used or mentioned within specific range. People who work with data and especially data analysis, should know how to make a histogram in Excel. It is particularly common when presenting demography of product users.
NSLT
DECEMBER 22, 2017
Internet Tools for Researching Opposing Counsel, Judges, and Juries Knowing the ins and outs of how other courtroom players think is a key ingredient in successful litigation. Here’s how to do it.
NSLT
DECEMBER 22, 2017
Internet Tools for Researching Opposing Counsel, Judges, and Juries Knowing the ins and outs of how other courtroom players think is a key ingredient in successful litigation. Here’s how to do it.
NSLT
DECEMBER 21, 2017
PowerPoint Tip - Adding a Whiteboard to your Presentation PowerPoint 2010 has a white board feature that allows you to insert notes into a live presentation. This feature allows you to transcribe audience ideas or feedback in real time. This tool makes interactive presentations more efficient and makes the transition from presenting a slide to notating ideas seamless.
NSLT
DECEMBER 21, 2017
PowerPoint Tip - Adding a Whiteboard to your Presentation PowerPoint 2010 has a white board feature that allows you to insert notes into a live presentation. This feature allows you to transcribe audience ideas or feedback in real time. This tool makes interactive presentations more efficient and makes the transition from presenting a slide to notating ideas seamless.
NSLT
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Work with word counts in your document Watch this video to learn how to track the word count in your document as you work. And if you need to print your document, learn how to insert and update the word count in to the body of your document.
NSLT
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Work with word counts in your document Watch this video to learn how to track the word count in your document as you work. And if you need to print your document, learn how to insert and update the word count in to the body of your document.
NSLT
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Why Choose CaseFleet for Case Management? CaseFleet strives to do less of the things that don’t matter and more of the things that actually help lawyers better run their practice and manage their cases. CaseFleet has invested heavily in a feature they call Timelines. This tools allows you to track the relevant details of a case - dates, times, locations, etc - and link them to contacts, plus tag entries to allow for search of specific types of entries.
NSLT
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Why Choose CaseFleet for Case Management? CaseFleet strives to do less of the things that don’t matter and more of the things that actually help lawyers better run their practice and manage their cases. CaseFleet has invested heavily in a feature they call Timelines. This tools allows you to track the relevant details of a case - dates, times, locations, etc - and link them to contacts, plus tag entries to allow for search of specific types of entries.
NSLT
DECEMBER 18, 2017
Electronic Discovery – Keyword Searches After electronic discovery has been “processed” and “indexed“, the legal team can then perform “keyword searches”. Here are some techniques you can research to learn more. I suggest running test searches in any database you have access to, including Google.
NSLT
DECEMBER 18, 2017
Electronic Discovery – Keyword Searches After electronic discovery has been “processed” and “indexed“, the legal team can then perform “keyword searches”. Here are some techniques you can research to learn more. I suggest running test searches in any database you have access to, including Google.
NSLT
DECEMBER 15, 2017
AbacusLaw - Practice Management Software AbacusLaw is a good fit for firms that want an all-in-one solution with access to a private cloud server and desktop software. It’s also great for firms that need a wide range of seamless features like contract management, billing, calendar, client history, and more. However, it’s probably not a good fit for firms looking to work directly from a fully functioning mobile app (although AbacusLaw does have a responsive website).
NSLT
DECEMBER 15, 2017
AbacusLaw - Practice Management Software AbacusLaw is a good fit for firms that want an all-in-one solution with access to a private cloud server and desktop software. It’s also great for firms that need a wide range of seamless features like contract management, billing, calendar, client history, and more. However, it’s probably not a good fit for firms looking to work directly from a fully functioning mobile app (although AbacusLaw does have a responsive website).
NSLT
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Tools of the Trade – FTK Imager During the data collection process, the technicians may use EnCase software to collect a forensic image of a computer. That Encase image data may land on your desk. The EnCase software is an expensive software purchase for a law firm that doesn't have litigation support staff that specializes in forensic collections. However, there is a workaround.
NSLT
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Tools of the Trade – FTK Imager During the data collection process, the technicians may use EnCase software to collect a forensic image of a computer. That Encase image data may land on your desk. The EnCase software is an expensive software purchase for a law firm that doesn't have litigation support staff that specializes in forensic collections. However, there is a workaround.
NSLT
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Ciinch Law Practice Management Software If you are looking for something quick and efficient that helps you grind through your tasks each day, allows you to create lots of reminders, and helps you with just invoicing rather than full-fledged accounting, Ciinch is a solid choice.
NSLT
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Ciinch Law Practice Management Software If you are looking for something quick and efficient that helps you grind through your tasks each day, allows you to create lots of reminders, and helps you with just invoicing rather than full-fledged accounting, Ciinch is a solid choice.
NSLT
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Time Matters Keyboard Shortcuts Underutilized tools within Time Matters include the use of HotKeys or those keyboard shortcuts that help users move quickly throughout the program. Firms familiar with the program may recognize a few off this master list of key combinations to make your Time Matters office even more efficient.
NSLT
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Time Matters Keyboard Shortcuts Underutilized tools within Time Matters include the use of HotKeys or those keyboard shortcuts that help users move quickly throughout the program. Firms familiar with the program may recognize a few off this master list of key combinations to make your Time Matters office even more efficient.
NSLT
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Electronic Discovery – Custodians One of the terms we use when working with electronic discovery is the term “custodian”. At the beginning of an electronic discovery matter, the attorneys will work closely with the client to identify key witnesses that have knowledge about documents that could be responsive to the document requests received from opposing counsel or investigative counsel.
NSLT
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Electronic Discovery – Custodians One of the terms we use when working with electronic discovery is the term “custodian”. At the beginning of an electronic discovery matter, the attorneys will work closely with the client to identify key witnesses that have knowledge about documents that could be responsive to the document requests received from opposing counsel or investigative counsel.
NSLT
DECEMBER 7, 2017
FactBox - Case Organizing Software FactBox is a cloud-based tool for collecting and organizing the facts and evidence in your cases. It’s a bit like Evernote or OneNote, but built specifically for lawyers, investigative journalists, and others who need to make sense of piles of facts and evidence.
NSLT
DECEMBER 7, 2017
FactBox - Case Organizing Software FactBox is a cloud-based tool for collecting and organizing the facts and evidence in your cases. It’s a bit like Evernote or OneNote, but built specifically for lawyers, investigative journalists, and others who need to make sense of piles of facts and evidence.
NSLT
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Create Folders From List in Excel When we collect and process electronic data from a number of custodians, we usually create a folder for each custodian to store their data. This fast tip will share a shortcut for creating those folders that can save us a bunch of time.
NSLT
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Create Folders From List in Excel When we collect and process electronic data from a number of custodians, we usually create a folder for each custodian to store their data. This fast tip will share a shortcut for creating those folders that can save us a bunch of time.
NSLT
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Nuance PowerPDF - Printing Bookmarks Here is how to print the Bookmark Pane: Once the list of bookmarks is created; you create a “table of contents”. I guess for lack of another term they used that – it IS a TOC, but created from your list of bookmarks. You can even choose to put the TOC after page 1; or put it at the end of the document, and print that one page, and then delete it after saving that one page as a separate document – or however you want to treat it.
NSLT
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Nuance PowerPDF - Printing Bookmarks Here is how to print the Bookmark Pane: Once the list of bookmarks is created; you create a “table of contents”. I guess for lack of another term they used that – it IS a TOC, but created from your list of bookmarks. You can even choose to put the TOC after page 1; or put it at the end of the document, and print that one page, and then delete it after saving that one page as a separate document – or however you want to treat it.
NSLT
DECEMBER 6, 2017
How to Import Gmail Contacts into iCloud Got iPhone fever? If you’re moving from Android to iOS, here’s how to import your Gmail contacts into iCloud.
NSLT
DECEMBER 6, 2017
How to Import Gmail Contacts into iCloud Got iPhone fever? If you’re moving from Android to iOS, here’s how to import your Gmail contacts into iCloud.
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