2016 Articles

Addressing a technology issue in a standard settlement agreement By Peter LaSorsa August 2016 The author has reviewed hundreds of settlement agreements and discusses what he feels is lacking in most of these agreements' confidentiality clauses.

Crash plan By Don Mateer November 2016 A user's review of this computer backup software.

E-mail service: Ready or not, it has arrived By Mark C. Palmer November 2016 In accordance with Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1), attorneys filing or serving documents in any cause must include an email address on the document.

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Fair Credit Reporting Act—Who has standing to challenge inaccurate personal reports? By Carl R. Draper February 2016 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of Thomas Robbins v. Spokeo, Inc.

How legal tech exemplifies Chicago’s digital economy readiness By Scott Y. Stuart & Drew Stern August 2016 Legal tech has the potential to be a distinguishing cornerstone of Chicago’s emerging digital economy.

How reliable are those online attorney reviews really? By Mark C. Palmer May 2016 Lawyers need to educate themselves on how Avvo and other rating systems are formulated before participating in them, and be vigilant about the accuracy of the information used for such calculations and what is displayed to the public

Legal competence requires tech competence By Bryan M. Sims May 2016 Revised ethics opinions around the country require attorneys to be competent with relevant technology. But what does that mean, exactly?

Legal issues with technology By Edward Wasilewski November 2016 A look at how the courts and legal community attempt to adapt to technological developments.

Review of Surface Pro: It is a great multi-tasker By Carl R. Draper August 2016 A review of the advantages of a multi-purpose tablet/laptop like the Surface Pro.

Stop using free e-mail accounts for your business By Bryan M. Sims November 2016 For just a few dollars per month, you can have an email service with enforceable rights to protect both your and your client’s data.

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Virtual law offices—A primer By Michael Brennan May 2016 Operating a pure VLO is not for every practitioner, but incorporating some virtual characteristics into an existing brick and mortar firm can create new opportunities for client interaction and increased growth.

What does your e-mail address say about you? By Rana E. Meents February 2016 Is your e-mail address conveying the image you want to convey?

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2016 Articles