Sunrocket VOIP No More – Any Suggestions?
Six weeks ago I gushed about the personal productivity benefits of Sunrocket VOIP. This week, Sunrocket, suddenly and unexpectedly ceased operations, leaving me without a business “land line” though for now the forward to my cell phone works at least intermittently. I called the FCC...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
2 min read
Recent E-Discovery News
It’s hard to keep up with all the developments in e-discovery. Some news and articles of recent note: firms let go of EDD expertise, Autonomy and Zantaz merge, and Information Week provides guidance for corporate IT departments on EDD and the amended FRCP. The Lost...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
2 min read
Outsourcing Updates – July 2007
Two recent surveys and two recent LPO announcements illustrate that t he legal process outsourcing (LPO) market remains hot. Continued LPO growth has implications for CIOs and IT Directors. IT is no stranger to outsourcing. ILTA surveys show that many firms, large and small, outsource...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
2 min read
Do We Need Lawyer Proceduralists?
General counsel grumbling about outside counsel bills and services is mild compared to the real pressures doctors face: insurers, employers, and malpractice risks. These pressures cause medical practice to change far faster than law practice. The Wall Street Journal today reports on a healthcare innovation...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
1 min read
InnovAction Awards / FT Innovative Lawyers
For many in the legal market, change is an anathema. But not all, as two sets of awards demonstrate. The College of Law Practice Management announced today four winners of its InnovAction award. TalentNet by Mallesons, which I called a new “‘weapon’ in the war...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
1 min read
Innovative Uses of Legal Technology
Technology innovation is alive and well in large law firms. Later this week, The College of Law Practice Management will announce the winner(s) of its InnovAction award. Leading up to this, the College has been blogging each application entry. [I am a Trustee of the...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
2 min read
New Virtual Legal Advisor
A new product illustrates one way to automate legal advice. DECISIONmaker Software, LLC recently released artificial intelligence software to guide HR professionals in complying with the Family Medical Leave and Americans with Disabilities Acts. The company and its founder, Alan Rolnick, an experienced labor lawyer,...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
2 min read
Rewarding Lawyer Efficiency
In the billable hour world, lawyers have little incentive to be efficient. This could change. Consider Howrey’s change in associate compensation. One the one hand, I’ve never believed that many lawyers are intentionally inefficient to rack up hours. On the other hand, billable hour...
Ron Friedmann,
19 years ago
1 min read
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