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technology  Consult the articles and indepth guides below to find out how to set up the bits and bytes side of your practice, protect your information, and stifle the paper burden with tech tools. "How to's", guides, and checklists for the willing and the wobbly are just a click away.

Newest Articles Anatomy of a Law Firm Website (Re)Design If your law firm website is meeting the expectations of visitors and your lawyers are still championing it, it could still have some life left. But, if it’s no longer effective in attracting regular visits and your lawyers are reluctant to contribute content, it’s time for a critical review. More... The ABCs of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Lawyers ask constantly what single investment they can make to help grow their practice and our answer is always the same: invest in a first class creative website and pay attention to search engine optimization (SEO). Read on to find out how to develop a law firm website that really helps your bottom line. More... Document and File Security: Fulfilling Your Duty to Preserve The ethical duties of lawyers to their clients are paramount, and one of the most important is the responsibility to protect and preserve client property. Firms of all sizes should develop a comprehensive plan that addresses technology safeguards, disaster preparedness planning, and record security. More... Linked in or Left Out: ‘Supercharge’ Your Interactions Through Social Networking A strong and targeted social network—or “who you know”—has always been essential to a lawyer’s professional success. But face-to-face networking has its limits. Read on to discover how social networking websites can help savvy lawyers and law firms further enhance their practice and their bottom line. More... Ethics in the Electronic Era: Avoiding the Icebergs There are so many ways to potentially commit malpractice with technology that it's impossible to list them all. But authors Sharon Nelson and John Simek of Sensei Enterprises do their best with their list of 50 ways to get in ethical trouble with technology. More... Cool Technology for Hot Lawyers These days, no law office can expect to be successful unless it begins to harness the power (not to mention the low cost) of new technology. Best of all, there are additional revenue streams to be found from the tech world. Here are some recommendations for gadgets that can make everyday tasks easier and more secure. More... How to Make Your Office (Almost) Paperless Creating and maintaining a nearly paperless law office is not only possible, but with recent advancements in technology it’s easier than you might think. We talk to several lawyers who share their tips on working efficiently and effectively without printing and storing huge amounts of paper files. More... Blogging Policies and Best Practices for Lawyers and Law Firms When done right, a blog can be a living, detailed entity that represents you to the world. When done wrong, blogs can be an ethical minefield and an unwelcome expense that produces little return on your effort. The difference can lie in how well you implement blogging policies. More... 10 Things You Should Do Before Installing Windows Vista Windows Vista's enhanced functionality and snazzy Aero Glass visual effects will demand steeper hardware requirements for the machines you support. Check this list to make sure you cover all the bases before deciding what Vista versions those machines will be able to run. More... How to Build a Successful Client Relationship Management (CRM) System Client Relationship Management (CRM) is the latest term for a tried-and-true marketing truth: The key to business development success is building relationships with potential clients. But for CRM to work, law firms must give up the "my client" mentality in favor an "our client" approach—a task easier stated than accomplished. More... Know What You Know: How CRM Systems Can Turn Contacts into Clients If information is power, then the influx of information into law firms packs the punch of an avalanche – the trick is to manage this information effectively in order to avoid being buried. CRM can make effective use of collective intelligence to maintain the strength of existing relationships and pave the way for future ones. More... New Media Marketing, Part III – Podcasting: The Latest Addition to the Legal Marketing Toolkit Podcasting lets lawyers showcase their expertise in a convenient, innovative and professional-looking format, and requires very little time and money. It can also help you enhance your online presence, become a thought leader in a niche market, and generate leads for new work. Read on for a primer on podcasting.  Part I – Blogs: How Lawyers Can Become Thought Leaders in a Niche Market Part II – How RSS Can Supercharge Your Legal Communications Tools, Tips, and Techniques for Mobile Lawyering Bringing work on the road? If so, you probably have two questions — what do I need and how will I carry it. In this article, attorney and technology enthusiast Jeffrey Allen explains how to assess your individual techno-travel needs, and how to create your personal mobile tool kit. See also – Technologies for Solo, Home and Mobile Lawyers > Practical Pointers for Persuasive PowerPoint Presentations (.pdf, 1.2MB) Know your way around your desktop, but haven't really tackled PowerPoint yet? Already using it but not as well as you would like? This paper is for both PowerPoint beginners and those who want to hone their skills. Learn the dos and don'ts of creating slides, including content, layout, colours and use of graphics. See also – Guide to Effective Computer Presentations for Lawyers >  Other Articles How to Create Video that Will Win Cases Outside Counsel / Inside Counsel Partnering Through Technology – Toward the Virtual Law Firm The Legal Practice Technology Plan Case Study: Moving from Paper-Based to Digital Document Management Legal Practice and the Internet: Marketing Strategies Client Services in the Legal Information Age Network News Building a Better Website Using Technology for Efficiency, Less Stress and Increased Profits The Dirty Dozen Viruses, Hackers, and Spyware - Bandits on the Internet! Technology for the Solo, Home, and Mobile Office: Networking and Data Protection Technology for the Solo, Home or Mobile Office: Mobile Computing Focus on Electronic Authentication Security Alert Net Gain A Portal in Any Storm High-tech Hardware Connecting With Your Clients

TechnoLawyer CBA members receive a FREE one-year subscription to the TechnoLawyer Archive—the leading online resource for legal technology, including product reviews, lawyer-to-lawyer tech support, and much more. Quick Tips Practical and concise tips on using technology to your advantage. Podcasts Podcasting – The Latest Addition to the Legal Marketing Toolkit: Listen/view online (audio with synchronized presentation) Download audio (.mp3 file for portable device) More podcasts Resources TechnoLawyer From practicePRO: Top 10 Legal Technologies Practice Management Software Face-Off managing the security and privacy of electronic data in a law office Booklet   Newsfeeds Feed of the Week More blogs/RSS feeds at blawg.org. Links & Blogs ABA Legal Technology Resource Center Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices Dennis Kennedy FindLaw Legal Market Center Jim Calloway's Law Practice Tips Law Office Computing LawPracticeToday - Technology LLRX.com Netlawtools practicePRO Rob Hyndman Slaw.ca TechnoLawyer