If you are an Acrobat user and was wondering why there were bugs when using the redaction function or renaming the page range when using the Bates Numbering tool, there was a reason – bugs. Rick Borstein recently posted that an update is available to rid your Acrobat of these critters. Click here to get your update now.
Tomorrow is going to be great. It’s my type of seminar. I, along with many of my colleagues, will be presenting at tomorrow’s Legal Tech seminar at the Sheraton Framingham, just off of Exit 12 on the Mass Pike. It’s my type of seminar because we’re giving this to you in 15 minute spurts, not hour-long talking head presentations. On the menu?
Rodney Dowell will be speaking on naming conventions for your files.
I will be speaking on the best PDF tricks for lawyers. I’m throwing in scanning tips as well.
Jared Correia will be speaking on Outlook tricks. Think OHIO (Only Handle It Once)
Chris Perruzzi will be speaking about Dragon Naturally Speaking
Andrea Goldman and David Harlow will be speaking on social networking
Rodney, Jared and Mark Kupsc will be speaking about the new Data Privacy Act
Then LexisNexis is providing a free hour on search engine marketing.
There are going to be lots of vendors showcasing lots of cool toys and stuff.
The best part? This is all free.
Come on down and say hello. This is gonna rock.
And don’t forget to listen to WBZ 1030 AM on your way over. You may hear a familiar voice discussing the Tech Fair during the business news portion of the news…
If you are at Techshow Boston tomorrow, or even if you’re not, get connected! My friend, Jared Correia of LOMAP will be blogging live all day long. Also, we will be Tweeting, so follow that as well by following www.twitter.com/TechshowBoston. You can participate by adding the hashtag #techbos. Or, go to www.search.twitter.com and enter the hashtag and you will see all posts regarding Techshow Boston. Either way, stay connected and stay informed!
Making a hardware or software purchase for your practice can be time consuming. Getting reviews for the product in question can be downright frustrating. My friend Don Gage recently directed me to Litireviews, a site dedicated to legal and litigation software reviews. I was pleased to see that some hardware is included as well. There are 207 reviews posted in the year 2008, so it appears to be constantly updated.
I hope this site serves as a useful tool in your endeavors for the ultimate law practice.
Adobe has announced its latest round of eSeminars discussing the features of Acrobat 9. They are, as follows:
Using Acrobat 9 to Create and Distribute Legal Closing Binders
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 — 1:00PM EDT
Learn how to enhance legal workflows by using Adobe® Acrobat® 9 Pro software to efficiently distribute PDF closing binders to clients. This eSeminar will show you how easy it is to create and send a single PDF Portfolio containing many types of documents, add sortable information so clients can work with multiple documents as a set, and present a branded experience by including your firm’s logo and colors.
Using Acrobat 9 to Create Legal Forms
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 — 1:00PM EDT
Learn how to automate data collection processes using forms created with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro software. Enable your clients or colleagues using the Free Adobe Reader to fill out and submit forms back to you.This eSeminar will show you how to create forms – from word processing documents or paper originals – and distribute and collect information from them.
Acrobat-to-SharePoint Integration
Thursday, October 30, 2008 — 1:00PM EDT
To register for any, or all, of these events, click here
The ABA has recently published its 2008 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide. Think of it as the “Consumer Reports” for legal technology products. The book provides recommendations on computers, servers, other hardware, software, security systems, and anything else a firm might need. Sharon Nelson and John Simek, the authors of the book, provide clear explanations of difficult technologal ideas over the book’s 145 pages. Certainly, the technological neophyte may feel overwhelmed by the depth of material, but I don’t know of a more practical publication. Regardless, the book is certainly worthwhile for those of you seraching for assistance and advice regarding your technological needs.
Click here for ordering information.