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Washington University Launches Online LL.M Program

Karen Sloan

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law is the latest to add an online LL.M. The program will allow foreign lawyers to complete a master's in U.S. law without leaving their home country.

LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters Release New Tools for Corporate Counsel

Evan Koblentz

LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters recently announced new tools for corporate counsel that focus on simplifying access to relevant information.

Google Drives Recent Flurry of New Cloud Services

Evan Koblentz

Cloud services became more accessible to legal pros this week, as tech giants and niche players introduced new products -- but experts question whether cloud storage's advantages outweigh its drawbacks.

Lexis Debuts E-Book Software for Law Libraries

Evan Koblentz

Legal research giant LexisNexis now has an e-book library application for law firms, based on a partnership with digital content distributor OverDrive, officials said Monday.

Adobe Puts Electronic Signatures Into Mobile Reader

Evan Koblentz

Lawyers may benefit from several recent updates to Adobe Systems' free Acrobat Reader software, including electronic signature technology now built into the mobile versions, officials said this week.

Mitratech Aims to Go Mobile With Team Connect

Evan Koblentz

Mitratech said it is preparing a series of mobile applications for Team Connect after it shipped a new version of its legal hold software.

RIM Bets on Software for Other Devices

Evan Koblentz

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion began shipping device management software on Tuesday that works with its products as well as Apple iOS and Google Android systems -- but whether that can help preserve the Canadian mobile pioneer's once lofty position among enterprise customers is unclear.

Rocket Matter Launches API and Integration With Time Tracking Tool Chrometa

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Rocket Matter, a developer of cloud-based legal software for small to mid-sized law firms, has announced a publicly available application programming interface for its platform.

First To File Releases iPhone, iPad App

Michael Roach

IP attorneys seeking anytime, anywhere access to their documents stored in First To File's document management system will be pleased with the announcement of its first app for the iPhone and the iPad.

Thomson Reuters Updates ProView Legal E-Book App

Evan Koblentz

Thomson Reuters is updating its ProView legal e-book reader with new usability features and more access options, while simulaneously planning for an audience that is larger in scope.

Biscom Updates Legal Security Software

Chelmsford, Mass.-based Biscom, a provider of document exchange software, has released the latest version of its Legal Security Software.

New Apple iPad May Entice Some Lawyers, but Not All

Evan Koblentz

The new iPad has several lawyer-friendly features, including four times the screen resolution of the iPad 2, built-in speech-to-text conversion, and an optional fourth-generation cellular network connection, Apple announced Wednesday.

LiveDeposition.com Releases Mobile Apps

Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based LiveDeposition.com, a provider of web-based legal deposition and video conferencing services, has released a series of mobile apps that will allow attendance at streaming depositions via iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android-enabled smartphones and tablet devices.

iPad Apps to Boost Productivity at Your Law Practice

Greg Hoole

Attorney Greg Hoole highlights apps lawyers are using to enhance their practice, including GoodReader, Rulebook, JuryTracker, Quickoffice Pro, and Evernote.

N.Y. State Bar Readies Mobile Apps

Evan Koblentz

A mobile application for finding legal ethics opinions is now available from the New York State Bar Association, and two other applications are being developed.

Colligo Releases SharePoint App for iPad

Vancouver-based Colligo Networks, a provider of email and document management software for Microsoft's SharePoint platform, has released Colligo Briefcase Enterprise, a mobile application for browsing, viewing, and storing SharePoint data on Apple's iPad tablet.

Is Your Email Signature Line Stuck in the Past?

Adrian Dayton

With LinkedIn profiles and legal blogs as just two possible additions, the signature lines of the future can be so much stronger, writes attorney and author Adrian Dayton.

AgileWords Releases Legal Collaboration iPhone App

Agilewords, a San Francisco-based developer of cloud-based document collaboration applications, has released its legal document collaboration app for the iPhone.

Mobile Lawyering: Not Yet in Sync

Monica Bay

ALM Legal Intelligence has released a new survey report, "Productivity in the Legal Profession: The Impact of Mobile Technology," based on an online survey of 266 U.S. lawyers.

Adobe Expands FormsCentral Enterprise Plan

Evan Koblentz

Adobe this week tweaked the usability of its FormsCentral service and shared details about its planned enterprise features for 2012.

Lexis, Westlaw Update Research Services

Evan Koblentz

On Monday, the research service arms of both LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters released new software aimed at making searches as simple as possible for lawyers.

WestlawNext iPad App Adds Offline Capabilities

Thomson Reuters Westlaw has released offline functionality updates to its WestlawNext iPad legal research app.

Aderant Reveals Its Mobile Strategy for 2012

Evan Koblentz

Using HTML5 technology, Aderant plans to launch mobile versions of its software for law firms in spring 2012, the company's research and development chief said.

Startup Making Pre-Billing App for Apple iPad

Evan Koblentz

Bellefield Systems, a law software startup, is preparing an Apple iPad application to help attorneys in large firms review pre-billing documents.

BigHand Dictation Gets Faster, Simpler

Evan Koblentz

Legal dictation specialist BigHand is now shipping a speedier and simpler version of its eponymous software for computers and smartphones.

App Usage Among Del. Attorneys Slowly Increasing

Jeff Mordock

Despite the recent surge in Delaware legal app development, the state's lawyers still lag behind other industries in terms of new technology adoption.

Adobe, Overdue, Releases Acrobat Reader for Apple iOS

Evan Koblentz

After a lengthy delay, Adobe has made Acrobat Reader for iOS available. iPhone and iPad users have always been able to view PDF files by other means. Now the official version, which includes a rights management component, is here.

Software Garden to Upgrade iPad Note Taker App

Evan Koblentz

Note Taker HD, a popular app for putting handwritten notes on the Apple iPad tablet computer, is getting a variety of upgrades by the end of 2011, Evan Koblentz reports. A version due in a few weeks will have more color schemes, followed by security options in a subsequent release, says developer Dan Bricklin. And work on a Google Android version has begun.

Confronting the Red Flags That Mobile Apps Raise

Alan Cohen

Behind every great smartphone is a great app -- or, to judge from some lawyers' devices, 10,000. An easier install than traditional software, apps also raise red flags. Used inappropriately, apps can cause firms to lose control of confidential data. Writer Alan Cohen reviews the questions apps raise for law firms, and the steps firms are taking in response.

Apple iPhone 4S Gets Apps, Lacks 4G

Evan Koblentz

Apple's new iPhone 4S includes lawyer-friendly applications such as speech recognition, location-aware reminders, a friends locator, and the iCloud service, Evan Koblentz reports. But the smartphone still lacks 4G network connections and a removable battery. The new device is available in the United States Oct. 14 for AT&T, Verizon, and for the first time, Sprint.