Trial Technology
APRIL 14, 2017
LitigationWorld : Micro-Symposium on Valuable Lessons From Memorable Trials All trials have moments of drama from which litigators learn valuable lessons. This issue of LitigationWorld features a micro-symposium with six such lessons. These memorable trial events and resulting tips from Ted Brooks , Karen Koehler, Benjamin G. Shatz, Neil J. Squillante, Thomas H.
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APRIL 28, 2017
Email Management for Lawyers: 6 Best Practices If not managed well, email is distracting and quite addictive. The good news though is there are several practical tips and helpful tools to overcome this problem.
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APRIL 28, 2017
Email Management for Lawyers: 6 Best Practices If not managed well, email is distracting and quite addictive. The good news though is there are several practical tips and helpful tools to overcome this problem.
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APRIL 27, 2017
‘Contract Tools’ Is A Toolkit for Reviewing Complex Contracts in Word Any job is made easier by having the right tools. That’s the idea behind Contract Tools, a Microsoft Word for Windows add-in designed to provide attorneys with the right tools to analyze, navigate, search, proofread and edit contracts. While it can be used with any length document, its real value is most apparent with longer documents that contain multiple provisions, defined terms and cross-references.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
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APRIL 27, 2017
‘Contract Tools’ Is A Toolkit for Reviewing Complex Contracts in Word Any job is made easier by having the right tools. That’s the idea behind Contract Tools, a Microsoft Word for Windows add-in designed to provide attorneys with the right tools to analyze, navigate, search, proofread and edit contracts. While it can be used with any length document, its real value is most apparent with longer documents that contain multiple provisions, defined terms and cross-references.
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APRIL 26, 2017
Get Hours Back With a Timekeeping App for Lawyers A quality app can streamline your business practices and make completing tasks for your everyday operations far easier for solo attorneys. A comprehensive app will have features to make your daily and weekly planning simpler.
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APRIL 25, 2017
Change Pro v10.1 – Native PDF Comparison The latest update to Change-Pro adds an entirely new PDF comparison feature to this already feature-rich comparison tool. Change-Pro v10.1 enhances existing PDF comparison capabilities with a different kind of PDF comparison. They developed something that works with native PDF structures (not converting the PDF), and whatever searchable text is there (not performing OCR).
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APRIL 25, 2017
Change Pro v10.1 – Native PDF Comparison The latest update to Change-Pro adds an entirely new PDF comparison feature to this already feature-rich comparison tool. Change-Pro v10.1 enhances existing PDF comparison capabilities with a different kind of PDF comparison. They developed something that works with native PDF structures (not converting the PDF), and whatever searchable text is there (not performing OCR).
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APRIL 24, 2017
A Look at Veritext’s LawStudio Software LawStudio is web-based legal file management software built for lawyers who need to organize and annotate a large number of exhibits, depositions, and documents as they get ready for trial. However, it is made by court reporting juggernaut Veritext. This means that LawStudio is easily able to deal with depositions and transcripts and scheduling of court reporters, but it also means that you have to be using Veritext to get the maximum benefit from the soft
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APRIL 24, 2017
A Look at Veritext’s LawStudio Software LawStudio is web-based legal file management software built for lawyers who need to organize and annotate a large number of exhibits, depositions, and documents as they get ready for trial. However, it is made by court reporting juggernaut Veritext. This means that LawStudio is easily able to deal with depositions and transcripts and scheduling of court reporters, but it also means that you have to be using Veritext to get the maximum benefit from the soft
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
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APRIL 21, 2017
Law Ruler - Legal Intake Software L aw Ruler is an intake tool that helps you nurture relationships with leads/referrals that aren’t ready to buy. They do this through providing automated tools to contact your leads through texts (which is the preferred method of communication these days) and through emails. They make it easy for you to personalize your responses, allow your clients to complete intake forms with links in their texts, or call you right back.
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APRIL 21, 2017
Law Ruler - Legal Intake Software L aw Ruler is an intake tool that helps you nurture relationships with leads/referrals that aren’t ready to buy. They do this through providing automated tools to contact your leads through texts (which is the preferred method of communication these days) and through emails. They make it easy for you to personalize your responses, allow your clients to complete intake forms with links in their texts, or call you right back.
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APRIL 20, 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.
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APRIL 20, 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.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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APRIL 18, 2017
Xero Accounting for Law Firms Xero is a cloud-based accounting software that has positioned itself as “The online accounting software alternative to QuickBooks” for lawyers and other small businesses. Like QuickBooks Online, it can work well as general-purpose accounting software for law firms, although it lacks specific trust-accounting features.
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APRIL 18, 2017
Xero Accounting for Law Firms Xero is a cloud-based accounting software that has positioned itself as “The online accounting software alternative to QuickBooks” for lawyers and other small businesses. Like QuickBooks Online, it can work well as general-purpose accounting software for law firms, although it lacks specific trust-accounting features.
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APRIL 17, 2017
Lawcus Legal Case Management Software Lawcus is basically project management software built for lawyers instead of software developers (for a welcome change), with a simple-but-effective CRM built on the same model. Lawcus is one of the most unique practice management software options you will find.
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APRIL 17, 2017
Lawcus Legal Case Management Software Lawcus is basically project management software built for lawyers instead of software developers (for a welcome change), with a simple-but-effective CRM built on the same model. Lawcus is one of the most unique practice management software options you will find.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
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APRIL 14, 2017
3 of Our Favorite Features in Worldox GX4 Worldox GX4 is loaded with features and I wanted to share our top three.
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APRIL 14, 2017
3 of Our Favorite Features in Worldox GX4 Worldox GX4 is loaded with features and I wanted to share our top three.
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APRIL 13, 2017
How To Spot a Malicious Email It is estimated that over 80% of emails sent each day is spam. Of that, a significant portion contains some sort of virus, phishing or malicious intent. Not only does this represent a major security risk, but unwanted and email also affects productivity and clogs your network. In the event that an email slides pass your spam filter, how can you tell whether it’s malicious?
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APRIL 13, 2017
How To Spot a Malicious Email It is estimated that over 80% of emails sent each day is spam. Of that, a significant portion contains some sort of virus, phishing or malicious intent. Not only does this represent a major security risk, but unwanted and email also affects productivity and clogs your network. In the event that an email slides pass your spam filter, how can you tell whether it’s malicious?
Advertiser: Trellis
Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an
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APRIL 12, 2017
WordRake Proofreading Software WordRake is a Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook add-on that proofs your writing and makes suggested changes. One key caveat: it is only for the Windows version of Word, and it won’t run on Office 365 if you only use 365 via your browser.
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APRIL 12, 2017
WordRake Proofreading Software WordRake is a Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook add-on that proofs your writing and makes suggested changes. One key caveat: it is only for the Windows version of Word, and it won’t run on Office 365 if you only use 365 via your browser.
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APRIL 10, 2017
Dropbox for Lawyers User Guide Dropbox is popular with lawyers. According to the ABA’s most-recent technology survey, 58% of lawyers use Dropbox, making it the most popular online file storage option among lawyers. Here is everything you need to know about Dropbox, from how to install it to securing your client files.
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APRIL 10, 2017
Dropbox for Lawyers User Guide Dropbox is popular with lawyers. According to the ABA’s most-recent technology survey, 58% of lawyers use Dropbox, making it the most popular online file storage option among lawyers. Here is everything you need to know about Dropbox, from how to install it to securing your client files.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.
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APRIL 7, 2017
How to sign a document on iPhones or iPads or edit PDF You have received an email that includes a document that you have to sign, and you don’t have access to a computer or you are on the move. How will you sign it if there urgency? It’s quick and easy, and will take just a couple of minutes of your time. Let’s learn how to do this.
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APRIL 7, 2017
How to sign a document on iPhones or iPads or edit PDF You have received an email that includes a document that you have to sign, and you don’t have access to a computer or you are on the move. How will you sign it if there urgency? It’s quick and easy, and will take just a couple of minutes of your time. Let’s learn how to do this.
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APRIL 6, 2017
Top tips for working in Excel Online When your Excel Online worksheet is a crowd of data, changing the formatting of numbers and text can help make information stand out. Let’s look at three ways to make worksheets easier to read with formatting, and three ways to quickly add numbers. Note: Excel Online was formerly known as Excel Web App.
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APRIL 6, 2017
Top tips for working in Excel Online When your Excel Online worksheet is a crowd of data, changing the formatting of numbers and text can help make information stand out. Let’s look at three ways to make worksheets easier to read with formatting, and three ways to quickly add numbers. Note: Excel Online was formerly known as Excel Web App.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
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