Quick Base Update

I started using Quick Base as a task manager for the office about 6 months ago. I really liked it - but there's always a possibility it was just a "bright shiny object." Now, after 6 months I still love...

Posted: 9 Sep 2008 · Continue Reading »


All A-Twitter

I've listened to all sorts of reasons why a business (and a law firm is a business) would want to be on FaceBook or MySpace, and I can't see it for me right now. So now the IN thing is...

Posted: 7 Sep 2008 · Continue Reading »


Law Office Specific Software?

I've ranted about how attorneys are such slow adopters of technology. I've also mentioned once they do adopt technology they tend to use law office specific applications that are ... well let's say they make the average Microsoft program look...

Posted: 2 Jun 2008 · Continue Reading »


Attorneys & Technology... NOT

I've had a category called "Attorneys & Technology... NOT" for a long time. That's because for a long time I've been aware that attorneys tend to be very VERY slow to adopt technology, and even slower to get it. Years...

Posted: 30 May 2008 · Continue Reading »


Blackberries and Overtime

Will Blackberries spawn a slew of over-time claims from workers who peeked at their emails from home? This article on Law.com on law.com suggests that the plaintiff's attorneys are gearing up already. But this article by Workplace Prof Blog thinks...

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 · Continue Reading »


Save XP

For those of you who don't want to be forced to downgrade to Windows Vista if you buy a new computer after June 30, here's a site that's collecting signatures on a petition to save XP:...

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 · Continue Reading »


My New Secret Weapon

I'm posting this now only because my traffic is slow. But I have found a terrific new secret weapon. OK, let's back up. Secret weapon for what? For competing with those big firms of course! You see, I've found that...

Posted: 24 Apr 2008 · Continue Reading »


To .pdf or not to .pdf

When you think about scanning a document and sending it to a business associate, what format comes to mind? Ok, I know we all hate monopolies, but be honest now - don't you think of scanning that document as a...

Posted: 28 Jan 2008 · Continue Reading »


Attorneys and Technology.... NOT

I've decided to start a new category here called Attorneys and Technology... NOT. This is an exercise in mental health for me. I am constantly amazed at how behind the times attorneys are when it comes to technology. Oh, I...

Posted: 27 Jan 2008 · Continue Reading »