eSignatures Support Lower Overhead Costs and Better Client Service
February 24, 2011
Signatures are critical in the daily work of a legal practice. The basic law of contracts is that a contract is binding if the parties agree to its terms. Signatures indicate that two or more parties have agreed on a particular matter. Signatures do not, however, need to involve ink on paper. In fact, there are many benefits to avoiding the physical signing process.
<b><i>Product Review:</b></i> Adobe Acrobat X -- Sleek and Efficient
February 24, 2011
Proponents of a nationwide flat tax argue that it would resolve decades of clutter and confusion and streamline the existing tax code. Adobe embodies this premise in the latest version of Acrobat ' the entire interface has been overhauled for efficiency and accessibility.
Clark Partington Implements Practice Management and Overhauls Network
February 24, 2011
Hurricanes have consistently devastated Northwest Florida and the surrounding areas, destroying offices, businesses, homes and more. Consequently, my firm, Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse, learned some important lessons and turned its attention to technology that would protect clients' information and facilitate workflow at the same time.
No Surprises at LTNY '11, But High Expectations For the Year
February 24, 2011
Legal Tech New York 2011 was remarkable for its refreshing return to confidence. Attendees seemed to focus their enthusiasm on rekindling relationships and talking technology in more hopeful tones, with a joint mission of improving the industry.
If We Could Do It Over Again '
February 24, 2011
New law offices are opening every day: Some are opening because large firm partners are departing to start their own smaller firms; some because junior lawyers can't find work in established firms; some when firms expand to a new city; and some aren't traditional offices at all ' they're home or remote offices that, although for one or two people, have technology and connectivity issues nonetheless.
A ROLL OF NICKLES AND A PHONE BOOTH
February 10, 2011
From major corporations, and both small and large public relations firms, comes a stream of so-called releases and other material that's so inept, and so primitive, that you must ultimately realize that those who do it right must have a vast array of skills, talents and imaginative energy. It must be difficult, because how could it be simple when so many people do it wrong? And of course, the client pays the high price of doing it wrong.
LAWYER MARKETING - THE REAL PRICE TAG OF SOCIAL MEDIA
February 03, 2011
LAWYER MARKETING - THE REAL PRICE TAG OF SOCIAL MEDIA -- For a brick and mortar business, turning on the "open for business" light isn't enough of a marketing effort to bring clients through the door. Social media is no different. Relying on the profile you created and posted to the web, and then hoping someone notices you, is a recipe for failure. Knowing what sites and blogs to become involved in, what type of content,…
Are Your Independent Contractors Really Independent?
January 28, 2011
The determination of whether a worker is an independent contractor is one of the issues of the decade ' and became even more critical after the DOL and IRS announced that they plan to step up enforcement of companies that miscategorize employees as independent contractors.
'Green' Claim or Red Flag?
January 28, 2011
Companies are searching for new ways to "greenwash" their products to entice consumers. But what green claims constitute deceptive advertising?
