Technology
Technology
Encrypt It, Restrict It, Firewall It: The Panama Papers’ Security Lessons for Lawyers
The leak of the Panama Papers has done more than reveal the underbelly of the international tax-dodger trade. This massive security breach, the biggest…
On the Ides Of March, a Soothsayer’s Tips On Making Law Partnerships Last
“All happy law firms are alike; each unhappy law firm is unhappy in its own way.” Tolstoy wrote that. Or maybe it was Tolstoy’s lawyer. I forget.…
Beware the Ethics Pitfalls of Social Media Research
Lawyers now find themselves well into the era of social media discovery. Time was, Internet evidence was a novelty, and courts eyed such issues with wonder…
Can I Use a Mac at My Law Office?
I work with lots of firms that are either starting up or looking to move to the cloud. One question comes up over and over – Can I use a Mac instead of a PC…
NC State Bar-LegalZoom Settlement Sets Stage For Legislative Action
Editor’s note: This story appears in the February 2016 edition of North Carolina Lawyer. The North Carolina State Bar and LegalZoom.com Inc. took a giant…
Encryption Is Not a Four-Letter Word
What is encryption? Encryption is a process to store your data so that only you can access it. There is an encryption “key” (essentially a password) that…
A Gift for Those Who Walk the Extra Mile: A FitBit Review
“He likes this more than any present I have ever given him.” So says my wife of 28 years in regard to the Fitbit activity tracker that my staff gave me…
Gifts for Lawyers Who Say They Don’t Want an Apple Watch — But Really Do
Editor’s note: This article appears in the November edition of NC Lawyer.I didn’t want an Apple Watch. Really. With an iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air, I…
Nine Questions to Ask About Your Firm’s Website
Law firms are investing more in the design and development of their websites than ever. But are your visitors any…