Breaking with tradition: moving from paper to e-practice
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Enabling the electronic law practice, or e-practice, will soon be a necessity rather than a luxury. Electronic courthouses and conference rooms are proliferating, and at the same time as law firms adjust to out-of-office changes such as these, they can can conveniently and profitably begin the in-house transition to e-practice. A successful transition will require the following: a change in mind-set, habits and processes; a willingness to learn; a commitment to learn all of a software package's features; a commitment to remain focused; a willing to deal with resistance from personnel and clients; an evaluation of the needs and practces of personnel; and a budget commitment. Eight rules for promoting a successful venture are identified and briefly explained.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 2000
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Milking the Internet: how to use the Web for research in medical malpractice claims
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Searching the Web is described in a case that involves defending a provider of veterinary services being sued for failing to treat and prevent the spread of Johne's disease in cows on a dairy farm. Web sites of government agencies, trade associations and professional organizations are recommended as starting points. For example, the USDA's site can be accessed by typing 'department of agriculture' in the browser address line. Entering "Johne's disease in quotes in the USDA site's search box retrieves several relevant documents.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 2001
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ASPs: Where are they now? Once regarded as 'the next big thing,' ASPs find gaining law firm support challenging
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Application service providers (ASP), touted as the hottest new solution for the legal industry two years ago, suffered heavily when the dot-com boom collapsed. Even so, those that have survived might still bring about major changes in legal technology if they can stay in business long enough for lawyers to become comfortable with the services they offer.
Publication Name: Law Office Computing
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1055-128X
Year: 2001
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