Lawyers' little helpers; three programs focus on narrow problems but can broaden computer use
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Adobe Acrobt, FinePrint, and TimeMap, three operating system helpers with many uses for law firms, are described. Acrobat seems to fill the electronic filing specifications of some courts, FinePrint provides a print driver for all Windows applications, and since Time puts time on a ruler, it is an easy way for trial lawyers to show the time orientation of key events.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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The human side of managing risk; software programs are fine but not a substitute for a lawyer's diligence
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Software can jog a lawyer's memory and in this way help prevent malpractice. Several practice management programs have risk management components, and Juris would be the best off-the-shelf example, with other examples Time Matters (www.timematters.com) or Javelin (www.barrister.com). All of these are integrated packages with conflict modules. Some have criticized the limited range of Amicus, although it is popular with some small firms.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1998
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A little Y2K wisdom goes a long way; start disaster planning now - don't count on crashproof claims - get busy
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Some critics claim a trillion dollars of litigation could result from various dire events such as computers crashing, bank accounts closing down, and electricity shutting off at the turn of the century from the Y2K crisis. The good part is that the newer Pentium machines are less likely to have problems and beyond that, small firms can do some inexpensive disaster planning. They can place enough cash for the first payroll of the new millennium in a safe and send bills out by Dec 24, 1999. It is also wise to have a machine totally devoted to Y2K testing.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1999
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