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The Cost Savings in Going Digital

October 16, 2008 13:00

I’m often asked how much money it will cost in staff and time to scan in all of the documents which are generated from outside our own office onto our file server. Essentially, people want to know whether or not...

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Chicago, IL: The Midwestern Law Firm Management Conference

September 02, 2010 13:08

I will be speaking at the Midwestern Law Firm Management Conference which is being held at the The Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL on September 21, 2010. The program runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM....I will be speaking at the Midwestern Law Firm Management Conference...

Brooklyn Free Store: "Take What You Want"

August 17, 2010 13:12

From The New York Times: "Organizers of the Free Store in Bedford-Stuyvesant say it demonstrates the feasibility of recycling and offers an alternative to mainstream capitalism." Read the full story: In Brooklyn Store, Everything Is Always 100% Off - By...From The New York Times:"Organizers of...

America's Dire Need for Socialized Legal Services

July 23, 2010 17:18

I thought you'd be interested in this ABA Journal story by Senior Writer Debra Cassens Weiss: Middle-Class Dilemma: Can’t Afford Lawyers, Can’t Qualify for Legal Aid “The whole system of justice in America is broken,” Tribe said. “The entire legal...I thought you'd be interested in this ABA Journal ...

How One Lawyer Uses Technology to Select Jury Panels

July 15, 2010 15:10

Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Paul Kiesel utilizes laptops with 3G and wireless cell phone technology to conduct real-time social media searches during jury selection to find information about prospective jurors. “Last month I had 50 jurors, and as the court clerk read...Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Paul Kiesel utili...

Out-of-Work Lawyer Struggles to Find Job

July 14, 2010 14:53

Experienced lawyer, Laurie-Ellen Shumaker, applies to over 1,000 jobs and has yet to be called for an interview. "Interviews are like seeking unicorns," says Shumaker. Read the full story here "Unemployed Lawyer Applies for 1,000 Jobs, Scores Zero Interview" by...Experienced lawyer, Laurie-Ellen...

Success Round Table For Lawyers

June 30, 2010 15:52

Law school teaches you to think like an attorney. They don't tell you that this is only half of the pie. Lawyers don't learn about effective communication skills, business skills, how to establish rapport with clients and staff, or how...Law school teaches you to think like an attorney.  They...

The Impact of iPads - Lawyers, Law Firms, And The Legal Profession

June 30, 2010 15:02

The launch of the new iPad has been surrounded with a lot of hype and a lot of hope for a "Go To" tool that will revolutionize the way we look at tablet style computers, information delivery, and peripheral devices....     The launch of the new iPad has been surrounded with...

Loyola Law School Will Artificially Adjust Every Students Grade Positively by 0.333 pts in the Next Month

June 22, 2010 20:26

In a New York Times article posted yesterday by Catherine Rampell entitled Law Schools, Grades Go Up, Just Like That, Rampell noted that in the last two years, at least 10 law schools have adjusted their grading systems to make...In a New York Times article posted yesterday by Catherine Rampell...

You Know You’re Paperless When…

June 22, 2010 14:52

I was in my partner Brian’s office the other day conducting a GoToMeeting and mind map session with an important client. I was chewing some “fresh breath” gum and was ready to spit it out. Looking around the office, I... I was in my partner Brian’s office the other day conducting a GoToMeeting and m...