This is FindLaw's Law Firm Management Center's collection of free articles on Technology. When used efficiently, technology can help a solo or small law firm compete against bigger firms with more resources. Computers, smartphones, scanners, copiers, flashdrives, and digital recorders are just some of the technologies that can help your law firm succeed. New technology products, applications and services are constantly being offered. Which is right for your law practice? Start your research with FindLaw.
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Software Overload: Issues with Technology or Processes?
Smaller law firms have all sorts of challenges when it comes to technology. Rather than looking for a technology solution, what if it turns out the problem lies within processes and mindsets? Let this article help you identify the problems and the ways you can fix them to get your firm back on track.
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Starting a Law Firm Blog: Ethical Considerations
Having a law firm blog is one way to keep pace with your competitors and is becoming more of a standard practice for law firms in the internet age. However, unlike most businesses with an online presence, detailed ethical obligations apply to lawyers whenever they're communicating with the public, especially online. This article will help you get a handle on these rules before starting your law firm blog to make sure you start off on the right foot.
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Law Firm Office Systems Make an Efficient Lawyer
Most lawyers starting a practice anticipate and understand the challenges of starting up a law firm such as negotiating a lease, obtaining equipment for their new firm, and staffing. However, many do not look ahead at establishing the necessary office systems to ensure the firm operates smoothly from Day One.
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E-Discovery Processing Cycle Time Explained
E-discovery has evolved over the last decade from a largely paper-based system to an increasingly complex digital one. The amount of information companies are managing has grown to epic proportions-routinely terabytes of data per matter. For corporate legal teams, managing their e-discovery has become a daunting prospect, particularly when it involves meeting deadlines.
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Law Firm IT Policy: Guidelines for Safeguarding User Privacy
A well-drafted law firm IT policy will establish procedural safeguards to ensure that access to private user data and communications is gained only when appropriate.