Lawyers take notes. Lots of notes. Client notes, research notes, brainstorming, checklists, ideas, reminders and the list goes on. Taking notes on paper is comfortable and efficient, but extremely limited. Handwritten notes on paper cannot be searched or repurposed. They are difficult to share or use for collaboration. Paper notebooks begin to proliferate like bunnies. In our multimedia world paper…
You may have heard someone refer to your “tech stack” in your law office or legal department. In software development a tech stack is the set of technologies used to develop an application. However, the phrase has taken on a wider meaning, describing, and defining what technology tools you use in your office. Why document your tech stack? It will…
If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen you might experience some physical discomfort including tired or watery eyes, blurred vision, headache, neck/back/shoulder pain, and other symptoms associated with sitting in one place staring at a fixed spot. There are a number of things you can do to make your screen time a little easier…
When Google’s generative AI Bard was released, it was less capable than competitors like ChatGPT, Claude2, and Microsoft’s Bing Chat. However, with the introduction of the DeepMind project named Gemini, there are many enhancements including the ability to reason in Google Workspace products like Drive and Gmail, as well as the release of the Google NotebookLM, a “smart” notebook. Google’s…
Perhaps you missed shopping on Black Friday or CyberMonday, or you realized there is another person to buy for this holiday season. Maybe someone has been asking you what you want, but you just haven’t been able to think about it. At this time of year, a number of podcasts and websites compile lists of “gifts for lawyers”. Gift Ideas…
Recently, we marked the first anniversary of ChatGPT, a milestone that underscores the rapid advancements in the field of artificial intelligence. The landscape of generative AI tools and related news has expanded at an unprecedented rate. As legal professionals, it’s crucial to stay informed about these developments. Following are news outlets that will provide you with key resources for staying…
Google Chrome is still the undisputed browser champion in North America for desktop/mobile/tablet on Mac/iOS, Windows and of course Android at 53% of the market share. Safari has 30% of the market share. Microsoft’s Edge trails at a far distant 3rd place at a little over 8%. However, Edge has some new features, including a “work” browser version for Microsoft…
Many law firms are excited to embrace new hires and provide orientation and some onboarding. Then the new hire is left in the coming weeks or months to sink or swim. Handing a new hire, whether an associate, a lateral or support staff, an employee manual and making introductions cannot ensure a smooth transition. Set Up for Success Once your…
At the recent Bar Leadership Institute and subsequently the NCBA Board of Governors meeting, CPM Director Catherine Sanders Reach shared some tips for productivity and efficiency for busy lawyers and bar volunteers. Like tips? Sign up for the free ICYMI newsletter and follow the CPM blog, From the Center. NCBA members get free consultations and live/archived monthly webinars. Emojis…
During the program “Weathering the Storm: Managing Your Firm Through an Economic Downturn” Erik Mazzone and Catherine Sanders Reach presented “Free and Cheap Technology for Thrifty Lawyers“. As law practice becomes increasingly technology-oriented, law firms spend on technology has also increased to command an ever-larger share of the budget. We can’t turn back the clock and practice without all the…