Legal Talk Network
MARCH 17, 2020
Editorial. As Americans, we are usually challenged to meet a variety of hardships, whether in our midst or abroad. Today’s COVID-19 happenings are both. It is extremely important NOT to overreact. We must carry on in safe, rational, and measured ways… Panic is not our friend. It is vital to keep as much of the economy going as possible. Obviously, we should take reasonable precautions and be mindful of the needs of others.
Trial Technology
MARCH 29, 2020
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Internet for Lawyers
MARCH 17, 2020
THIS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 6, 2020. Internet for Lawyers and CLEwebinars.com , its online webinar division, are co-sponsoring a five-day Continuing Legal Education Conference on the Big Island of Hawaii , March 23-27, 2020.
Legal Expert Connections
MARCH 19, 2020
Law firms across the country have been moving quickly to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing emergency response teams. A selected list of law firm with a coronavirus response team appears below. Partial Listing of Law Firm Coronavirus Response Centers Akerman LLP [link] Baker McKenzie [link] Crowell Moring [link] DLA Piper [link] Frost Brown Todd LLC [link] Gibson Dunn [link] Holland & Knight [link] Paul Weiss [link] Sidley Austin [link] Stoel Rives [link] The Association of Leg
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
ELTA
MARCH 4, 2020
In celebration of Women’s History Month, ILTA has announce its2020 list of Influential Women in Legal Tech. This list recognizes five outstanding women leaders in the legal technology community based on their mentorship history and level of impact on Legal Technology. “With help from a group of 12 members, business partners, and staff, we selected a truly inspirational group of women to highlight this month.” says Joy Heath Rush, ILTA CEO.
NSLT
MARCH 31, 2020
5 Reasons to convert Word doc to PDF MS Word is one of the most popular word processors around. However, even its most loyal users take advantage of online file converters to create PDF (Portable Document Format) versions when sending certain information like bills or handouts. This is because word documents can be altered whereas PDF ones can’t. If you want more reasons to convert word to PDF, here are five.
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LawNext podcast
MARCH 30, 2020
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic scrambled any sense of business as usual last week, the document-automation company Litera seemed to stay a step ahead, becoming one of the first major legal technology companies to take steps to continue operations , quickly pivoting to develop a lite version of its deal-management platform to offer for free , and completing the notable acquisition of Best Authority.
Technically Legal
MARCH 22, 2020
Sterling Miller joins us on Episode 30 to discuss how in-house legal teams can help their companies respond to crisis situations and pandemics. Sterling is a three time general counsel (Travelocity, Sabre Corporation and Marketo) now with the Hilger Grabens law firm. He also writes a great blog, Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel. Sterling explains that during crises, in-house lawyers should “run to the fire” and actively help their companies deal with difficult times.
NSLT
MARCH 31, 2020
5 Reasons to convert Word doc to PDF MS Word is one of the most popular word processors around. However, even its most loyal users take advantage of online file converters to create PDF (Portable Document Format) versions when sending certain information like bills or handouts. This is because word documents can be altered whereas PDF ones can’t. If you want more reasons to convert word to PDF, here are five.
NSLT
MARCH 30, 2020
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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NSLT
MARCH 30, 2020
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
MARCH 27, 2020
Case Management Software Reviews Below are 7 of the major players in the case management software arena, along with a review of each in terms of its pricing, features, and reputation in the industry. Note that we have not tested or used all of these products, nor is this a paid endorsement for any of them. This is simply an accumulation of information from various sources around the web to help our readers decide which case management software is best for their needs.
NSLT
MARCH 27, 2020
Case Management Software Reviews Below are 7 of the major players in the case management software arena, along with a review of each in terms of its pricing, features, and reputation in the industry. Note that we have not tested or used all of these products, nor is this a paid endorsement for any of them. This is simply an accumulation of information from various sources around the web to help our readers decide which case management software is best for their needs.
NSLT
MARCH 26, 2020
The Beginner’s Guide to Gmail Whether you already have a Gmail account, or you’re thinking about signing up for one, this guide will have everything you need to make the most use of that shiny new Gmail account.
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?
NSLT
MARCH 26, 2020
The Beginner’s Guide to Gmail Whether you already have a Gmail account, or you’re thinking about signing up for one, this guide will have everything you need to make the most use of that shiny new Gmail account.
NSLT
MARCH 25, 2020
‘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.
NSLT
MARCH 25, 2020
‘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.
NSLT
MARCH 24, 2020
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.
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!
NSLT
MARCH 24, 2020
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.
LawNext podcast
MARCH 24, 2020
On Monday, March 23, the practice management company Clio announced that it was committing $1 million to a disaster relief fund to help the legal community successfully navigate the challenges and hurdles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want to ensure lawyers are set up to succeed as well as ensuring their their clients can continue to get the legal help they need,” Jack Newton , the company’s cofounder and CEO, explained.
NSLT
MARCH 23, 2020
4 Reasons Why Online Client Intake Is a Game Changer There is a tremendous amount of administrative work involved with running a law firm. Software products like Clio and Xero are being adopted rapidly because they help streamline the processes of case management and accounting, respectively. But one area of law practice which has been somewhat overlooked, at least till now, is the so called “top of the funnel,” or more specifically managing your leads, marketing campaigns, and client intake pro
NSLT
MARCH 23, 2020
4 Reasons Why Online Client Intake Is a Game Changer There is a tremendous amount of administrative work involved with running a law firm. Software products like Clio and Xero are being adopted rapidly because they help streamline the processes of case management and accounting, respectively. But one area of law practice which has been somewhat overlooked, at least till now, is the so called “top of the funnel,” or more specifically managing your leads, marketing campaigns, and client intake pro
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.
Technically Legal
MARCH 22, 2020
Sterling Miller joins us on Episode 30 to discuss how in-house legal teams can help their companies respond to crisis situations and pandemics. Sterling is a three time general counsel (Travelocity, Sabre Corporation and Marketo) now with the Hilger Grabens law firm. He also writes a great blog, Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel. Sterling explains that during crises, in-house lawyers should “run to the fire” and actively help their companies deal with difficult times.
NSLT
MARCH 20, 2020
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
MARCH 20, 2020
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
MARCH 19, 2020
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.
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!
NSLT
MARCH 19, 2020
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.
NSLT
MARCH 18, 2020
Adding a Table to an Email in Outlook This fast tip demonstrates how to insert a table into an Outlook email.
NSLT
MARCH 18, 2020
Adding a Table to an Email in Outlook This fast tip demonstrates how to insert a table into an Outlook email.
NSLT
MARCH 17, 2020
Electronic Discovery – Forensic Image A forensic image is a bit-by-bit image of a particular hard drive. It can be a computer or a server hard drive. It basically means that they collect every tiny bit of data on the hard drive as it existed. The goal is to do a single collection and get everything we need for any future analysis.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
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