Law Technology News - Mobile Lawyer Reviews

Android or iPhone?

jedwards@johnedwardsmedia.com (John Edwards) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:46:23 EDT

Both Android smartphones and iPhones and their app stores have evolved significantly over the past year or so. Which device works best for lawyers today? Most likely, the one they used yesterday, but writer John Edwards adds up the score between Apple and Google.

Product of the Week: Lexis Practice Advisor

sdoherty@alm.com (Sean Doherty) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:30:54 EDT

The new Lexis Practice Advisor module for mergers and acquisitions helps practice groups complete transactions faster and more efficiently. The new Mergers & Acquisitions module debuts Market Tracker, powered by Matterhorn.

Product of the Week: Accusoft's USB Scanner Tool

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:30:54 EDT

The product of the week is gleaned from the many press releases Law Technology Newsreceives to lawtech@alm.com for publication. This week Accusoft's Accusoft's USB Scanner Tool for Android rises to the top for large law firms.

Is the Apple iPad Mini Ready for Business?

alanc31@yahoo.com (Alan Cohen) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT

At a quick glance, the smaller version of Apple's now-iconic tablet, iPad Mini, hardly looks like a business tool, says writer Alan Cohen, but first impressions can be misleading.

On the Surface With Windows 8

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EDT

For months, Donna Payne, CEO of the PayneGroup, had been trying to figure out why Microsoft was so gung-ho about Windows 8. But while reviewing Surface RT it clicked — when the two are used together, they shine.

Could Microsoft Win the Tablet Wars?

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The Microsoft Surface Pro could win the tablet war, writes William Caraher, CIO at von Briesen & Roper, with a few secret weapons that appeal to lawyers: Outlook, Word, OneNote, "fat" desktop application support, and a new take on digital note-taking.

Samsung Galaxy SIII Ready for Law Firms

jezor@tourolaw.edu (Jonathan I. Ezor) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Few smartphones can compete with the iPhone's design, usability, and features. But with a few key distinctions for lawyers, the Samsung Galaxy SIII is ready for the match, says assistant professor Jonathan Ezor.

Apple's Old New iPad

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The new iPad returns to its old name, but has substantial hardware improvements that warrant the attention, if not the excitement, of legal professionals, writes freelance writer Alan Cohen.

Mobile File Sharing With Accellion Secure Collaboration

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

In his review of Accellion Secure Collaboration with Mobile Apps, technology journalist John K. Waters finds a lot to like for legal industry users.

7 Easy Ways to Merge Mobile and Office Tech

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

New, sophisticated information synchronization and organization technologies help attorneys easily share documents, schedules, audio/video clips, and other types of files over normally incompatible platforms, notes writer John Edwards.

Review: The HP TouchPad

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

With strong security, and flexibility, Hewlett-Packard's TouchPad tablet computer is a solid choice for legal organizations, even if you can't yet edit Office documents, says Jonathan Ezor, assistant professor and director of the Touro Law Center's Institute for Business, Law and Technology.

Ten Tips to Enhance iPad Security

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The very attributes that make the iPad such a powerful tool for lawyers -- portability, fast access to information, ubiquitous connectivity, and simple user interface -- also make it a security risk. Many users treat it more like a book than a computer, leaving it unattended and vulnerable. But with a little planning and common sense, you can transform any iPad into an information fortress.

Motorola Zooms In on the iPad

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

What a difference a year doesn't make for tablets, observes writer Alan Cohen. The iPad 2 looks a lot like the original iPad, but without awaited new features like a super-high-resolution screen. Even so, would-be contenders to the tablet throne -- one of the latest being the Android-based Motorola Xoom -- aren't quite up to Apple's challenge.