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Generative Artificial Intelligence search engines combine AI with traditional search to provide more nuanced, cited responses to queries. Tools like Consensus, Andi, You, Phind, Exa and Perplexity offer diverse features and approaches. GAI search will impact law firm SEO, requiring adaptation of online presence strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

All versions of Windows 10 will no longer be supported as of October 2025. Windows 11 offers improved performance and productivity features, making it essential for Windows 10 users to start planning their upgrade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research and test different options to find the best fit for individual note-taking needs. Lawyers accumulate a variety of notes, but paper-based methods pose limitations such as lack of searchability and difficulty in sharing or collaborating. Lawyers are encouraged to transition to digital note-taking apps, with considerations including specific needs, organizational systems and integration with legal software. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom Pyramid illustrates the progression from data to wisdom and highlights the role of knowledge in various aspects of legal practice, such as people, policy, precedent and procedure. The article discusses the emerging role of generative AI in automating knowledge creation and management in law firms. While many generative AI tools are still in testing phases, they have the potential to offer significant benefits for legal practice and clients in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Shopping for accounting software can be challenging, but it's a necessity for many firms. Many law firms have been told that the product they are using for accounting will no longer be supported and that new versions will have a significant price increase. There are numerous options available for law firms, but thorough due diligence is critical when considering a new accounting product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If your firm has a Microsoft 365 subscription, then SharePoint is the logical platform for your firm's intranet. In addition to legal technology, companies like Microsoft have extensive training and tutorials for free. During the orientation you may discuss the history of the firm, firm clients, expectations for communication, and the mission and vision of the firm, and introduce key partners and support personnel. Create a firm LinkedIn-style database that describes each person in the firm, their role, practice focus, experience, former jobs, languages, skills, contact information, a picture and anything else that might be beneficial. [Extracted from the article]

Task and Project Management Project management methods focus on assigning and tracking deadlines, identifying milestones, and helping to make sure a matter is completed promptly. The goal is for the new procedures and tools to make each staff member's tasks easier to accomplish and ultimately to ensure the smooth operation of the law office in this new work world. Microsoft Planner is not as robust as other project management applications, but it can be a great introductory tool, especially for law departments just starting out using project management. The product helps create workflows from procedures, helps turn procedures into graphical process maps, leverages artificial intelligence to help with writing, incorporates permission levels, and integrates with hundreds of other applications. [Extracted from the article]

With remote employees, whether they formerly came into the office or have only ever worked remotely for the firm, the challenges will rest squarely on the shoulders of firm management. There are many tools available to firms, from simple Outlook or Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, project management applications and practice management applications. Firms considering deploying technology to track employee remote work should realize that while a person may be seen by management at their office desk, it never meant that they were actively working. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides guidance for lawyers who are in search of an accounting system for their law firms. It explains the importance of accounting in practice management and the role of bookkeepers and accountants in financial transactions. The article also discusses the challenges of migrating to a new accounting system and offers tips for a smooth transition. It provides a list of accounting software options available for law firms, highlighting their features and pricing models. The article concludes by emphasizing the need to keep trust accounts separate and to choose payment processors carefully. [Extracted from the article]

THE SHORT ANSWER IS "NOT REALLY" Most small and medium firms buy the MS 365 Business Standard or Premium versions. In addition to all the products that come bundled with the MS 365 Business Standard or Premium versions, there are more products from Microsoft that can help provide a business platform. If your firm has a Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Premium account, the list of tools available through the subscription is not limited to what is listed on the Microsoft sales website. [Extracted from the article]

Set Up for Success If you do not already have one, create a checklist: Every new hire will need a phone extension, an email address, licenses to your software, application subscriptions, a new laptop, and peripheral network access and permissions. Microsoft 365 has a help and learning website featuring videos, written tutorials, a knowledge base, and more. [Extracted from the article]

Malpractice and cyberliability insurance applications are increasingly asking for information about how firms are securing data, including device encryption. Be sure to enable the encryption and record the unique, strong password in your password manager. Commercial encryption software from Symantec, VeraCrypt (all operating systems) or Disk Utility for Mac have encryption tools for any device. Portal computing and storage devices used for firm business should be secured with encryption. [Extracted from the article]

Automation is a big buzzword in the legal technology world. In the world of legal technology, it is likely that your practice management application has many automation tools including document assembly and task management. In the world of legal technology, it is likely that your practice management application has many automation tools including document assembly and task management. [Extracted from the article]

Business password managers also have single sign-on options, further reducing access to the password manager if a person has been removed from the active directory. When lawyers hear the term "succession planning", many automatically think of planning for retirement or closing a practice due to death or disability. An enterprise or business password manager is maintained and monitored by a firm administrator or IT department-or in small firms, the attorney owner. [Extracted from the article]

Notion wants to bring the "duct tape" tools that include email, document editors, databases, task management and more into one product. Create a firm wiki or cookbook to document processes. ABOUT NOTION Headquartered in San Francisco, the pandemic and need for a single collaborative workspace catapulted Notion. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on concerns about E-mailing attachments. It mentions that If one send a file or multiple files that exceed the size allowed by the recipient's email handler, one may get a notification that the email was rejected. It also mentions that real estate practitioners are especially aware that bad actors seek to send wire instructions to unsuspecting clients by making an email appear to be sent from the firm.

TEAMS AND CHANNELS The labeling is a little confounding,but in Teams thereare Teams. You can also create newdocuments, spreadsheets, presentations,and more directlywithin the Files area in a Channel.Everyone who has accessto that Team will be able toopen the file within Teams andedit it. Introduced in March 2017,Teams added internal chatand video/audio conferencingto Microsoft 365. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the things that law firms should do to adopt to the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also cited are the adoption by companies of technology to provide remote services, the need for firms to reserve at least three months worth of expenses to prepare for emergencies, and other things to prepare for like cybersecurity, intraoffice communication tools, and the shift to a paperless office.

The article offers information on improving performance and abilities to stay competitive as athletes, in the practice of law. Topics discussed include using Microsoft Word Styles to control document formatting, automating tables of contents and manipulating sections of text; taking advantage of artificial intelligence as a product by providing self-learning systems to guide clients; and also mentions importance of interaction between a potential client and a lawyer or firm.

The article discusses the benefits of cloud computing and storage for solo and small firms, focusing on key considerations when selecting the type of cloud storage that meets the specific needs of the firm. Topics include the major players in the cloud computing business market which include Dropbox Inc., Google Drive and iCloud, the use of cloud technology by solo and small firm lawyers, and local encryption of files.

The article reports that law firms are focused on using mobile-friendly website that use responsive design and save money. It mentions that responsive design automatically adjusts to render properly on the screen of the device whereas a mobile site is the copy of the website that is served to the device when the call comes from a mobile device.

The article reviews the Microsoft Office 365 software from Microsoft Corp.

The article offers techniques for harnessing and managing digital information to suit any government law office budget in the U.S. It discusses sharing and storing electronic documents using network drives, folders, and file naming convention strategies. It cites full text search engines such as that built into the Windows 7 operating system, Google Desktop, and X1 and Copernic. It suggests software for case/practice management, document management, and project management systems.

The article focuses on several suggestions that help lawyers in enhancing client services using technology tools in law practice. It mentions that proactive informational updates from clients can be very helpful to clients. It mentions that security and privacy of confidential information is important while using technology the transaction of documents.

The article evaluates several browsers including Chrome from Google Inc., Firefox from Mozilla Corp. and Internet Explorer from Microsoft Corp.

The article offers suggestions regarding the use of technology for providing improved services to the clients. It informs that a proper way can be shown to the clients by creating a google map for the website or e-mail signature lines. It informs about the option of reminder which has been widely used by travel agents, doctors, and dentists to update the status of their clients through e-mails, voice mails, and text messages. It also discusses the significance of proactive information updates.

The article offers suggestions to lawyers on how to capture, save and print electronic information. Suggestions are offered to create a central folder on hard drive or network drive of computers to store research materials. It is suggested that one can also create subfolders for particular reference categories as needed. Suggestions are also offered to install proper desktop search tool to search data easily stored in computers.

The article offers a look at how Adobe Acrobat Reader software can help bar associations manage professional documents. The software can be used by bar associations to view portable document format (PDF), files that are compact and complete, which can be shared, viewed and printed by anyone with the software. The process involved in creating a PDF portfolio is also described.

The article offers information on the American Bar Association (ABA) TECHSHOW 2020 which will held in Chicago, Illinois.

The article focuses on the need for the law firms to generate useful content and find the appropriate digital delivery mechanisms in the era of mobile digital marketing to reach their intended audiences. Topics include need for free flowing of branding message and content from any source in case of online marketing, blogging as an advantageous marketing tool, and advertising through mobile applications.

The article examines the significance of using social media among lawyers for client development. It reveals that choosing the best social media platform for focusing the limited time and resources of a lawyer's client development effort is the first step. Moreover, breaking down demographics on the major platform reveals information regarding the use of social media.

In this article, the author examines some tools that are available to manage online social media for lawyers and presents their benefits. He states that tweets can be sent to Facebook offered by Facebook Inc. by using Selective Tweets Facebook app. He also enlists TweetDeck as a tool to connect Twitter by Twitter Inc. and Facebook. He also suggest to know the clients better before using these tools for sending messages.

The article evaluates the Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft Corp.

The article discusses the relevance of the use of information technology tools in optimizing communication between clients and lawyers in the U.S. According to the author, technology tools are necessary to establish a constant connection with clients as well as enhances client services and practice management. It also cites the benefits gained from using such tools which include client relationship management, online invoices, web conference tools and data gathering.

The article provides an overview of the Legal Technology Resource Center (LTRC) of the American Bar Association (ABA). The primary purpose of the LTRC is said to assist lawyers in North America with their technology queries. The staff, operating hours and contact information of LTRC are provided. Some resources and services provided by LTRC geared toward helping lawyers better understand technology as it impacts their career, lives and clients are discussed.

The author discusses American Bar Association's (ABA) Legal Technology Resource Center (LTRC). The LTRC which was established in 1985 provides various services to ABA members, lawyers, legal professionals and bar associations across North America. The staff provides consultation to callers on purchasing technology and how it could improve their legal practice and client service. The center however does not endorse particular products.