Did you know that the State Bar of Arizona offers a Board Certified Legal Specialization designation in a number of practice areas? What does that mean and why should you care? Board Certified Legal Specialist (BCLS) are lawyers who have substantial experience in a specific practice area, enjoy the respect of their peers and have... Continue Reading →
We've all been using video-conferencing more than we had ever dreamt we would, or might, right? While Microsoft Teams and Zoom appear to have been the predominant choices of 2020 and continuing into 2021, they aren't the only choices. This guide to some of the features offered by Webex, including end-to-end encryption, may make this... Continue Reading →
Do you remember when your information was yours to share or not share? Those days are gone, my friends. But there are ways in which you may protect yourself - at least to some extent. Check out this article from our North Carolina Bar Association colleague, Catherine Sanders Reach, for explanations and suggestions.
We are not alone in encouraging lawyers (and non-lawyers for that matter) to use a password manager. There are many available, and like most technology, each is slightly different. Here's some guidance on features to look for and use, and some tips as well. Are we recommending one over the other? No. The software you'll... Continue Reading →
As I wrap up my year as co-Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2021, I'm proud to share some of the top tips and trends that caught the attention of my colleagues from around this country and Canada. For those of you who have missed my other posts on TECHSHOW, it's the premiere legal tech and practice... Continue Reading →
It's almost here. ABA TECHSHOW, March 8 - 12, 2021. The annual gathering of lawyers, technologists, IT folks, educators, vendors and more to hear from the best of the best about all things legal technology and practice management. Of course, it'll be no surprise that it's virtual this year - for the first time ever.... Continue Reading →
How many of us have gotten those calls in recent days? The caller is usually claiming to be from Microsoft (or some other technology company), calling to help you with a problem on your computer, network, etc. All you need to do is give them your user name and password and they will fix whatever... Continue Reading →
No, we aren't talking about the coronavirus, although wouldn't that be a treat? To just be able to "lose" it and forget it. It's no secret, so we may as well admit it . . . unless you are very dedicated and very disciplined, chances are that you've let your normal eating habits slide -... Continue Reading →
Most of us have been working remotely full-time, or at least part-time since March 2020. In that time we've learned a lot about remote working and how our technology works or does not work. In the rush to shelter in place and work from home, particularly for those who were not already lawyering in a... Continue Reading →
For this offering, we are grateful to have a guest blogger, labor lawyer Denise Blommel, has again weighed in on some pertinent issues as we go forward into the new normal. Thank you, Denise. Jim Collins is one of my favorite business authors. His 2011 Great By Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck – Why Some... Continue Reading →
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