The latest AmLaw Tech Survey results are out, and it concludes that “firms are making roof repairs rather than remodeling the kitchen,” in terms of technology spending. Law.com reports that firms are spending wisely on technology.
What’s interesting about this article is that it nearly identically tracks the conversation at a recent dinner I
Dennis Kennedy’s latest terrific compendium of web sites deals with PDF and Adobe Acrobat, with lots of great links designed to help lawyers who either haven’t used PDF before, or those who have but want to learn more.
As Dennis says, PDF files are the future when it comes to filing court documents. The
For those of you who use the RIM device, you know what I’m talking about — it’s addictive, isn’t it? Well, it turns out that LexisNexis is an enabler, now making its content available via the Blackberry wireless platform. The service will soon offer the ability to search results from over 14,000 information sources.
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Well, I’m off to Chicago for ABA Techshow. The conference will have wireless available, so I will try to blog some of the presentations I see.
…for ABA TechShow, the premier legal technology conference. It runs from March 25-27 in Chicago, and it’s just terrific. If you’re not convinced, check out What’s the Big News at ABA TechShow this Year? for a great rundown of what you can expect. I’ll be speaking, as you might imagine, on Internet legal research
ABA TechShow, one of the premier legal technology conferences in the country, will take place March 25-27, 2004, in Chicago. Last year was my first show, and I loved it — there are five separate seminar tracks from which to choose, and the speakers are first rate.
Speaking of which, several of the speakers
Anybody here attending the ABA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio? If so, look me up; I’ll be speaking on “Technology for the Technically Challenged” on Friday, February 6, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Jeff Beard has a great post on PalmSource’s new expert guides, including a separate legal expert guide featuring Palm software geared specially towards lawyers. If you have a Palm, take the time to browse through these pages.
There has been quite a bit of talk lately about the latest trend with law firms — moving legal research and other back-office work offshore. The article states that paralegals in India earn about a third of what their U.S. counterparts make — an undeniable savings.
You can view a copy of the Berkeley
…the Internet Legal Research Weekly is online and available for your reading pleasure. Highlights:
