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Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. EST I broadcast and record an episode of lawtechTalk TV, where I discuss legal technology issues ranging from cloud computing to social media for lawyers.

You can watch the episodes, both live at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, or the recorded episodes here.

Legal virtual data rooms and online collaboration workspaces--lawtechTalk Episode #7

Episode #7 features, and is sponsored by, the following legal technology products:

• Firmex--provides secure, virtual data rooms, which can be used in a legal corporate environment to manage online due diligence, exchange closing drafts, create digital record books, share litigation documents and secure client access to important files.

• Mavenlink--provides a legal online collaborative workspace that allows lawyers to manage a client's case from start to finish, including uploading and collaborating on documents with clients and communicating with clients about their case in a secure, easily viewable environment.

In this episode of lawtechTalk, like the last episode, I'm experimenting with a new format. During each screencast and demo, I'll be interviewing a representative from each company. Hopefully this interactivity will make the screencast even more interesting for you, the viewer.

There are 3 parts to this episode, which can be accessed here.

lawtechTalk Episode #6

This screencast features, and is sponsored by, the following legal technology products:

• MyCaption--Provides a Blackberry application that converts speech to text within minutes and synchronizes seamlessly with Outlook.

• Legal Workspace--Provides an internet-hosted (aka cloud computing) legal IT environment using many of the desktop software products already used in many law offices, including Amicus, Quickbooks and Time Slips.

• Winscribe--Provides digital dictation and work management software that can be either server-based or cloud-based.

In this episode of lawtechTalk, I've tweaked the format a bit. During each screencast and demo, I'll be interviewing a representative from each company. Hopefully this interactivity will make the screencast even more interesting for you, the viewer.

You can access all four parts of this episode by scrolling through and clicking on each segment below.

lawtechTalk Episode #5-Cloud Computing and Your Law Practice

The fifth episode of lawtechTalk is now available. 

This presentation will focus on three different types of online legal technologies.  We'll discuss the concept of "cloud computing" and explore the main features of  each to help you figure out which will best meet your law firm's needs.

This episode is a little under one hour long and is sponsored by the three companies featured in the screencast: VLOTech (a virtual law office platform), NKrypt (offers a secure, encrypted email network), and NetDocuments (online document management) and for a limited time, is available at no cost. 

This episode is split into 4 segments and you can view each one by clicking on the links below:

• The introductory screencast

• VLOTech screencast

• NKrypt screencast

• NetDocuments screencast

The fifth episode of lawtechTalk is now available. 

This presentation will focus on three different types of online legal technologies.  We'll discuss the concept of "cloud computing" and explore the main features of  each to help you figure out which will best meet your law firm's needs.

This episode is a little under one hour long and is sponsored by the three companies featured in the screencast: VLOTech (a virtual law office platform), NKrypt (offers a secure, encrypted email network), and NetDocuments (online document management) and for a limited time, is available at no cost. 

This episode is split into 4 segments and you can view each one by clicking on the links below:

• The introductory screencast

• VLOTech screencast

• NKrypt screencast

• NetDocuments screencast

lawtechTalk Episode #4-Web Apps for Trial Prep

The fourth episode of lawtechTalk is now available. 

This screencast (a recording of computer screen output along with video of me discussing what is seen) will focus on using web applications to assist you with brain storming and organizing your thoughts for all aspects of a case, from drafting a complaint to preparing for trial. We'll discuss applications for brain storming, mind mapping, creating flow charts, and time lines, among other things.

This episode is a little under one half hour long and is available for a limited time at no cost.  Simply contact us for information regarding how to access this screencast.

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lawtechTalk Episode #3-Web-based Law Practice Management Systems

The third episode of lawtechTalk is now available. 

This screencast (a recording of computer screen output along with video of me discussing what is seen) will focus on three web-based law practice management systems.  We'll discuss the concept of "cloud computing" and explore the main features of  each to help you figure out which will best meet your needs.

This episode is a little under one hour long and is sponsored by the three SaaS (software as a service) companies featured in the screencast: Clio, LawRD, and Rocket Matter and for a limited time, is available at no cost.  Simply contact us for information regarding how to access this screencast.

lawtechTalk Episode #2-Organizing Your Online Life

The second episode of lawtechTalk is now available. 

This screencast (a recording of computer screen output along with video of me discussing what is seen) will focus on organizing your online life.  We'll explore the main features of some of the most useful and creative startpages and bookmarking sites to help you figure out which will best meet your needs.

And then we'll take a look at a few really interesting and innovative Web 2.0 applications that have the potential to change the way you utilize the Internet.

The promotional cost of this screencast will be just $27.  And, as a special offer, the first 20 people to contact me at lawtechtalk at nicoleblackesq dot com will be able to view this episode for free.

Click below to purchase your opportunity to learn how to better organize your online life you can focus on more important aspects of your law practice.

Upcoming screencasts-Episodes #2 and #3

The next two episodes of lawtechTalk will be released this month: "Episode #2--Organizing Your Online Life" and "Episode #3--Web-based Law Office Case Management Systems".

lawtechTalk Episode #1-"To-do" Web Applications

The first episode of lawtechTalk is now available. 

This screencast (a recording of computer screen output along with video of me discussing what is seen) will focus on some of the best free or low cost web-based "to-do" list and reminder applications.  We'll explore the main features of some of the most useful and innovative "to-do" applications to help you figure out which will best meet your needs.

The promotional cost of this screencast will be just $27. Click below to purchase your opportunity to get a handle on your "to-do" list so that you can focus on more important aspects of your law practice.

Do you ever feel like your "to-do" list is out of control?

Upcoming screencast--"To-do" list and reminder applications for the busy lawyer.

The Internet has spawned all sorts of innovative web applications that can make your life and your law practice simpler and more manageable.  Getting a handle on your "to-do" list is a great place to start.

There are "to-do" list web applications for everyone, no matter what your preference:

• Do you prefer a stand alone app that will supplement your current system and keep your tasks prioritized on a daily basis?  There are apps like that.
• Do you need a system that creates a "to-do" list from your emails? There's a system for that.
• Do you need to be able to access your "to-do" lists from your smart phone, computer, or anywhere you have Internet access? There are apps like that.
• Do you need to receive daily reminders via email, text, Twitter or IM? There are apps that do that.
• Would you prefer to dictate reminders into your phone, which are then transcribed and categorized for you? There are apps like that.
• Do you need a multi-level project management system for your entire life-one that combines your work schedule with your family's schedule? There are apps like that.

The trick is figuring out which "to-do" list apps will work for you, which is often a difficult and time consuming process--especially when you're busy running a law practice. It's hard to find the time to discover the apps, research them and stay on top of the new apps that are released on an almost daily basis.

That's where lawtechTalk comes in.  We do the ground work for you in the first presentation, a screencast. This screencast will focus on some of the best free or low cost web-based "to-do" list and reminder applications.

There's more to your life than just your law practice, although your practice is certainly a large part of your busy life.  Reminder applications can help you have seamless control over your busy practice and your life.  

You can use free or low cost web applications to establish systems that work for you.  Some people prefer email reminders, others consider the emails themselves to be reminders, while still others find an entirely separate application that is compatible with their smart phone works best.

In this screencast, we'll explore the main features of some of the most useful and innovative "to-do" applications to help you figure out which will best meet your needs.

Coming soon-at the end of April.