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Daily Archives: December 1, 2022

10 fatal traps that explain why law firm strategic plans are DOA

Via LLRX10 fatal traps that explain why law firm strategic plans are DOA – Patrick J. McKenna is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, strategist and seasoned advisor to the leaders of premier law firms. McKenna’s deep dive into law firm strategic planning delivers a detailed guide on the major errors to circumvent to establish a winning competitive position going forward.

Securing Digital Rights for Libraries: Towards an Affirmative Policy Agenda for a Better Internet

Internet Archive: “We are excited to announce the release of our report, “Securing Digital Rights for Libraries: Towards an Affirmative Policy Agenda for a Better Internet,” and the culmination of a months-long process consulting with leading experts from libraries, civil society, and academia regarding libraries’ role in shaping the next iteration of the internet. The… Continue Reading

For 2023, which tech tools might help your firm flourish?

Via LLRX – For 2023, which tech tools might help your firm flourish? – Nicole L. Black’s actionable checklist begins with an end of year review of your law firm’s achievements and challenges to determine issues and new requirements moving forward. The review will include conducting an audit of your workflow and technology to identify… Continue Reading

We’re in Denial About the True Cost of a Twitter Implosion

Wired: “…But if we judge Twitter’s influence by its active users, we underestimate it massively. It has no peer as a forge of public opinion. In political analysis, publishing, public health, foreign policy, economics, history, the study of race, even in business and finance, Twitter has come to drive who gets quoted in the press. Who… Continue Reading

These file types are the ones most commonly used by hackers to hide their malware

ZDNET: “…ZIP and RAR files have overtaken Office documents as the file most commonly used by cyber criminals to deliver malware, according to an analysis of real-world cyber attacks and data collected from millions of PCs.  The research, based on customer data by HP Wolf Security, found in the period between July and September this… Continue Reading

Enough is Enough: How Do You Know When It’s Safe to Stop Researching Case Law?

Serena Wellen – Law Next: “…Researching complex legal issues can easily take 10 to 15 hours or more per matter, especially when you factor in the high volume of search results, the review of irrelevant documents, and the fear of missing relevant ones. Because one can’t be 100% certain that there isn’t a more relevant… Continue Reading

Google’s Reading Mode app helps visually impaired people read long-form content

TechCrunch: “Along with its Android update for December, Google has launched a new app called Reading Mode today. It helps people with visual imparities and dyslexia read the content on the screen — especially articles. The newly released app works on any device running Android 9.0 or above. Once you install it on your phone, you… Continue Reading