At Trial, Don't Leave Technology Behind
The Legal Intelligencer
As you jump on the elevator with binders, records and writing boards in one hand and your entire case on a pull cart, you wonder: "Do I have everything I need for trial?" If it were 1999, the answer would be yes. In 2009, no, you're missing software like InData TrialDirector.
Take Control of Your Online Image to Make the Best First Impression
New Jersey Law Journal
Remember when we used to hear all the time that the first few seconds of a meeting were crucial in terms of making a first impression? Consultant Megan Kristel reminds us that in this new age of multiple social networking sites, we often won't even get the chance to know when we're making that first impression. She provides some steps to help you optimize the power of your online image. Look modern, professional and approachable online, Kristel says, and watch your business and brand grow.
N.Y. High Court Finds Attorney's Unsolicited Faxes Did Not Violate Communications Act
New York Law Journal
Unsolicited faxes distributed by a lawyer specializing in attorney malpractice cases were basically informational, not promotional, and did not violate federal laws and rules against improper solicitations, the New York Court of Appeals ruled Thursday, reversing an appeals court finding that Andrew Lavoott Bluestone's faxes "indirectly proposed a commercial transaction." Bluestone's attorney said the ruling establishes that lawyers "have a First Amendment right to speech instead of being branded as advertisers."
Conn. Law Firm Sues Google Over Rights to Name
The Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut personal injury lawyers Michael Stratton and Joel Faxon are suing Google, claiming that it improperly sold advertising rights to the New Haven-based firm's name to Stamford competitor Silver, Golub & Teitell. Stratton Faxon filed an action Wednesday to place a $50,000 pre-judgment lien against Google. The lawyers also seek an injunction to prevent Google from selling law firm names in Connecticut as so-called adwords. "I don't think Google should make money selling my law firm's name," said Stratton.
Cool Software Every Paralegal Could Use
The Legal Intelligencer
Software programs offer endless possibilities for paralegals to learn the most productive way to accomplish any task. Berger Montague litigation paralegal Kim Walker looks at some of the coolest software, including LiveNote and OpenOffice, that saves time and money for law firms.
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