Law Technology Today From the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center
When discussing cyber security, passwords, encryption, and many tech terms are mentioned. Just as important, however, is your physical security. Asking a complete stranger to watch your laptop for you at a coffee shop or not paying attention to who may be lurking around waiting for you to drop your mobile device are just as threatening (if not more) as …
Read More »Social Media Management with Hootsuite
If you or your law firm supports multiple social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you may be wondering how to effectively manage all of these pages in one place. There are many options to choose from (see the bottom of this blog post), but my personal holy grail for social media management is Hootsuite. I am sure …
Read More »Data Encryption: Quick Security Tip
Data encryption has become an increasingly important practice, especially for attorneys who often hold an abundance of valuable information. This quick tutorial explains that a document that is simply password protected is not encrypted, why encryption is important, and shares methods for encrypting. This video is part of a 5 video series from the Legal Technology Resource Center discussing strategies …
Read More »The New and Much Improved Facebook Page Insights
If you have a Facebook page for your law firm, you may have noticed the option to try out Facebook’s new page insights. Although the insights feature was always available, the improved version provides much more information and data. So, what’s new? External Referrers Under the “Page Visits” tab, you will see a section titled “External Referrers.” This part is …
Read More »Avoiding Scams: Quick Security Tip
Scams are not always as obvious as we may think, especially when they come in the form of emails or messages from friends and colleagues. Do you know how to spot scams and stop them from escalating? Use these quick tips to save yourself, your clients, and your firm from these security threats. This video is part of a 5 …
Read More »Throwback Thursday: LawTech Center
It’s Thursday! You know what that means to the world of social media: #ThrowbackThursday, or #TBT. Today we are celebrating Throwback Thursday with a blog post remembering a piece of the Legal Technology Resource Center’s history: the LawTech Center. The Legal Technology Resource Center is currently an ABA member benefit provided by the Law Practice Management Section but has had …
Read More »Password Fundamentals: Quick Security Tip
A secure password may not be as hard to remember or as difficult to come up with as you think. Watch this video for some tips on coming up with a memorable yet secure password for your important logins. This video is part of a 5 video series from the Legal Technology Resource Center discussing strategies for a more secure …
Read More »Disabilities/Diversity Issue: Law Practice Today, July 2013
The American Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Section provides a monthly webzine, Law Practice Today, covering the latest topics in law practice management. July’s edition focuses on disabilities and diversity in the legal field, discussing topics such as accessibility, etiquette, and effective communication. This is a special issue with many of the articles authored by fellow members of the Commission on Disability Rights. Here …
Read More »The BIG IDEAS Issue: Law Practice Magazine July/August 2013
Every other month, the ABA’s Law Practice Management Section publishes an issue of Law Practice Magazine featuring insightful articles and helpful tips regarding marketing and client development, finance, legal technology and practice management. The latest issue focusing on “BIG IDEAS” explores new ways of thinking about law practice and management, considers the movement to virtual law firms, and provides guidance from many forward-thinking minds …
Read More »Five Simple Strategies for a More Secure Practice
Information is currency in our technology driven economy, and lawyers tend to hold a lot of valuable information. Unfortunately, that makes lawyers and law firms attractive targets for a variety of scammers, thieves, and general n’er-do-wells. What can you do to protect yourself, your firm, and your clients? In this 30 minute webinar brought to you by the Legal Technology …
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