2017

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Ten PowerPoint Tips for the Courtroom

Trial Technology

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.

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Microsoft Outlook - Tips and Tricks

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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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Episode 2: Zach Smolinski & Christian Auty on Blockchain

Technically Legal

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.

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Who's YOUR trial tech?

Trial Technology

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

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Litigation Triangle

Trial Technology

Pick any two: Price, Quality, Service Although it would be difficult to nail down every litigation matter within the boundaries of the Project Management Triangle (see [link] ), there are certainly some grains of truth to be found. 1. Price – The lowest bid wins! Unless you work for a government agency and are forced to award a contract to the lowest bidder regardless of qualifications and experience, this might not always be the best option.

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Trick or Treat?

Trial Technology

Trial or Settle? Trick or Treat? I’ve enjoyed the opportunity of congratulating a client on settling their matter prior to trial. Many times. Perhaps too many times. While I do have a vested interest in the case going to trial, I can certainly understand any reluctance on the part of a litigant or counsel, given the incredibly high level of stress and risk involved.

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CLE: Ethics, Law & Technology

Trial Technology

Ethics, Law & Technology Event Information Provider: Alameda County Bar Association Location: Alameda County Bar Association 1000 Broadway, Suite 480 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510-302-2222 Date: 08/23/2017 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM Credits: 0.5 HR Ethics, 1 HR General Ethics, Law & Technology In today's world, every attorney should understand the dos and don’ts of using technology in the courtroom, the huge impact it can have on juries and the risks (including malpractice) of trying cases the o

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Battle of the Trial Presentation Apps

Trial Technology

TechnoLawyer's LitigationWorld newsletter just published an excellent set of 9 different perspectives on trial presentation apps and software. Authors (limited to 175 words) include Ken Broda-Bahm, Ted Brooks (hey, that's me!), Russell Cardon, Mitch Jackson, Karen Koehler, Ian O'Flaherty, Timothy Piganelli, Jeff Richardson, and Thomas Vidal. If you're a subscriber, I welcome your comments and feedback here - from YOUR perspective.

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One Exhibit No Attorney Wants to See

Trial Technology

One Exhibit You NEVER Want to See (click to zoom in) Can you recall watching some case where an exhibit like this might be appropriate? This is one trial exhibit you never want to see – at least as the Defendant in your own trial. I can tell you that I’ve seen plenty of cases where a client might have had a decent chance of prevailing, had they decided to try filing something like this.

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2017 Best of Corporate Counsel

Trial Technology

Who is the best TRIAL TECHNOLOGY "HOT SEAT" PROVIDER? Although for the majority of trials we support we are hired by law firms, we are also frequently retained by insurance carriers, government agencies, and occasionally, directly by clients. Since starting Litigation-Tech in 2002 in the middle of the dot-com implosion, we've won a lot of cases, many long-term clients, and we've picked up a few awards along the way.

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Microsoft Outlook - Tips and Tricks

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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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Microsoft Outlook - Tips and Tricks

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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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Microsoft Outlook - Tips and Tricks

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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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eDiscovery Basics

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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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eDiscovery Basics

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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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Microsoft Excel - Tips and Tricks

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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.

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Microsoft Excel - Tips and Tricks

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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.

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Internet Tools for Researching Opposing Counsel, Judges, and Juries

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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.

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Internet Tools for Researching Opposing Counsel, Judges, and Juries

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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.

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Microsoft PowerPoint - Tips and Tricks

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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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Microsoft PowerPoint - Tips and Tricks

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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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Microsoft Word - Tips and Tricks

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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.

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Microsoft Word - Tips and Tricks

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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.

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CaseFleet - Case Management Software

NSLT

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.

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CaseFleet - Case Management Software

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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.

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eDiscovery Basics

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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.

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eDiscovery Basics

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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.

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AbacusLaw - Law Practice Management Software

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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).

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AbacusLaw - Law Practice Management Software

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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).

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FTK Imager - eDiscovery Tools

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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.

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FTK Imager - eDiscovery Tools

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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.

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Ciinch - Law Practice Management Software

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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.

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Ciinch - Law Practice Management Software

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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.

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Time Matters - Tips and Tricks

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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.

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Time Matters - Tips and Tricks

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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.

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eDiscovery Basics

NSLT

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.

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eDiscovery Basics

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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.