Here are several recent items of interest to attorneys,
paralegals, and other legal professionals.
LegalTech 2013 has just wrapped up, and attendees say this
year was as good as ever. The Law Technology News
site is currently filled with commentary and related articles. LTN is a consistently great
resource of info for lawyers and legal-geeks alike.
Speaking of LinkedIn, I recently received an email from
LinkedIn, informing me that I have one of the top 1% most viewed LinkedIn
Profiles. This was sent out in conjunction with an announcement of their 200
Million Members milestone. I guess 1% sounds better than “one among 200,000.”
In any event, thanks to everyone who’s viewed my LinkedIn profile!
I've been meaning to do a couple more in-depth app and
software reviews, but somehow work seems to take a higher priority – go figure.
Rather than keep them both on the back burner, I’ll offer a brief description
of each of these new products, and will include links to get additional info.
CourtLogger Pro (and
CourtLogger Lite) were developed by fellow Trial Consultant John Eamigh. I’ve
enjoyed the opportunity to use the Pro version in trial, and can tell you that
it really works well, and can save your case. Many recent new features were
added as a result of many hours (including my own) of actual use and feedback.
In a nutshell, CourtLogger is a trial time-keeper. Have you
ever had a Judge put time restraints on your trial? If not, you might expect to
see it one day soon. In any event, this software will help keep an accurate
record of who has taken up how much time, exhibits admitted, and witness notes.
Although it may be best used by a second-chair attorney or paralegal, it is
simple enough to work with that it could be added to the duties of your trial
presentation consultant, or possibly even lead counsel. Mention to John that
you read about it here, and he will have a special deal and trial version for
you.
JuryPad is
a great new iPad app developed by attorney Stephan Futeral, with Bench and Bar LLC, which is one of the
cleanest and most efficient apps available for voir dire (jury selection). It
features a very simple interface, which is crucial during voir dire. Like other
apps of this type, you’ll be in much better shape if you are able to add basic
juror info ahead of time, making minor edits and changes on the fly. If you
have to enter all juror info during voir dire, many have found that the sticky
note is still quicker. Not better mind you, but a little quicker. One very nice
feature is the demographics graph, which can’t be easily done with paper. Also,
they’ve included a sample case! If you’ve read my previous reviews, you’re
well-aware that this is one of my pet peeves. A sample case helps you get up to
speed quickly. I’ve reviewed similar apps on this blog (search voir dire or
jury), and at $19.99, this is one worth considering.
MyLegal has been
working on expanding their legal support services directory, making it a good
place to locate and gather insight on potential vendors. The unique part about
MyLegal is the referrals section, where actual clients offer their opinions of
the vendor. My Litigation-Tech business listing there shows an example of the format. It’s more than just
an ad, but also (in many listings) an endorsement by actual clients. To use the
site, just enter a search term and go. You may also narrow down your results by
entering the city, if desired. If you’re a vendor, and would like to add a
listing, enter the discount code found in this announcement.
Finally, we've recently updated the Litigation-Tech site, and were selected as a Best Courtroom Presentation Provider by the Recorder and its readers. It’s more on
the clean and simple edge now, since this blog contains all of our recent
articles. If you’re still interested in getting to some of the old articles and
information, it is still available via a back-door link.