ASPs are coming ASAP; web-based office applications are taking aim at the solo and small-firm market

Article Abstract:

Issues regarding application service providers (ASPs) are discussed, which let users rent software from a Web site instead of having to buy and maintain it on their own servers or hard drives. Most ASPs link users with a simple Internet connection and target smaller law firms unable to afford complex computer systems.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Innovations, Software, Contracts, Web sites (World Wide Web)

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Are they walking and talking?

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Issues are discussed regarding the trade secret protection measures taken by computer companies in a world with the high labor mobility of the start-up world. This mobility, the tight labor market, the evolving nature of technology and the lack of relevance of time and geography all add to the problem.

Interpretation and construction, Trade secrets, Non-competition agreements, Noncompete agreements, Protection and preservation

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Image control; web consultants give law firms an Internet 'look,' but who owns it?

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The pros and cons of outsourcing the design of the law firm web site are discussed. Prices of web sites intended for various purposes and for law firms of various sizes are described. Small to midsize firms sometimes forget to create web development contracts, a key mistake.

Advertising, Design and construction, Web site design, Law firms

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