This document discusses top technology tools that can streamline a law practice. It provides examples of tools that can help with billing time, collaboration, secure communication, document storage, document scanning, PDF annotation, legal research, and wearable technology. These include apps, software, and cloud-based services that allow lawyers to work more efficiently on desktops, mobile devices, and in the field using technology like smartwatches and Google Glass. The document emphasizes how the convergence of mobile, cloud, and other technologies has transformed legal practice.
Startup Junkie Underground - Top 10 Entrepreneurial Trends for 2011DaVinci Institute
1) The document discusses 10 entrepreneurial trends for 2011, including the shift from physical to digital products and the coming explosion of apps and video.
2) It also covers topics like the future of retail with new technologies like Google Goggles, the untethering of the marketplace through mobile payment systems, and the rise of project-based work through business colonies.
3) Emerging technologies are blurring the line between physical and digital worlds, and the amount of video content is growing exponentially, pushing into new areas like clothing, cars, and buildings.
Internet of Things (IoT) Past, Present, and FutureLosant
A look at the state of the Internet of Things in the world today. This includes a brief history of how the term came to be and how we got to our present place.
Today, in the world of IoT there are a number of industries that are taking advantage of the technology. This includes manufacturing, logistics, retail, and more.
Finally, this includes a brief description of Losant, https://losant.com. Losant is an IoT developer platform for building connected solutions.
This was originally presented to The Circuit in Cincinnati on May 19, 2016.
The Impact of Internet of Things on Everything PixelCrayons
The Internet of Things (IoT) connects billions or even trillions of physical objects through networks, creating vast amounts of data. This data, when analyzed intelligently, can enable countless innovations and efficiencies. IoT empowers mobile and web apps with advanced features by tapping into mobility, cloud computing, and big data. By 2020, there will be 50 billion connected devices and over 40 trillion gigabytes of data created annually.
Latest Development in the field of IT(Information Technology)Muhammad Jasim
The document discusses recent developments in information technology presented by Muhammad Jasim. New techniques for eye-gaze tracking could improve computer interaction for those unable to use mice or touchscreens. Researchers have also developed acoustic controls for smartphones using pluggable tubes connected to the speaker and microphone to control sounds and add sensors. The document also discusses holographic computing through Microsoft HoloLens, which uses holograms that integrate with the physical world and can be shaped to fine-tune designs or learn new concepts.
Presentation on the future of retail which I gave at InRetail.
Talking about:
The third industrial revolution:
World of DIY/P2P
World of the Makers
World of Personal Technology
The document discusses the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it is changing the world through automation and advanced applications. By 2020, it is estimated there will be over 50 billion internet-connected devices, far surpassing the world's population. IoT combines social media, mobile devices, analytics, and cloud computing to create new experiences by connecting everyday objects to the internet. Cloud computing and NoSQL databases are well-suited for supporting the thousands of connected devices in IoT by allowing for real-time information analysis, easy adaptation to evolving data, cost optimization, and faster development.
The document summarizes key takeaways from the SXSW conference. Some of the main topics discussed include: 1) The importance of designing technology with purpose and creating positive human experiences. 2) How collaboration between companies can drive innovation. 3) The value of not being constrained by audiences and taking creative risks. 4) The growing role of virtual and augmented reality. 5) How the rate of technological change is accelerating exponentially. 6) How cognitive computing is being applied across many domains to solve problems. 7) Emerging technologies like self-driving cars that are closer to widespread use than perceived. 8) How ubiquitous computing is already integrating technology into many aspects of life. 9) The growing role of robots and focus on
This document discusses emerging technologies and their potential impacts. It begins by noting that while technology progress is often emphasized, the social and cultural impacts are also important to consider. Several key technologies are then summarized, including smartphones and their dominance, the internet of things, digital transformation of businesses, 3D printing, robotics like self-driving cars, augmented and virtual reality, and machine learning. While the future possibilities seem vast, challenges like inequality and the environment remain, though optimism about abundance through technologies is expressed.
Futurist Speaker Gerd Leonhard: Bottom Line Future Trends (summary)Gerd Leonhard
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About my new book: are you ready for the greatest changes in recent human history? Futurism meets humanism in Gerd Leonhard’s ground-breaking new work of critical observation, discussing the multiple Megashifts that will radically alter not just our society and economy but our values and our biology. Wherever you stand on the scale between technomania and nostalgia for a lost world, this is a book to challenge, provoke, warn and inspire.
This document discusses the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential economic impact. Some key points include:
- The number of connected devices is expected to reach over 14 billion by the end of 2014.
- IoT will change our relationship with the physical world by connecting devices and enabling new applications.
- IoT could add $10-15 trillion annually to the global GDP over the next 20 years, equivalent to today's entire US economy.
- Cities will be central to IoT's development and economic benefits, as urbanization increasingly drives global prosperity.
This document discusses 10 emerging technology trends: 1) autonomous things like vehicles and drones, 2) augmented analytics combining machine learning and human judgment, 3) AI co-developers on teams, 4) digital twins merging virtual and real worlds, 5) empowered edge devices with 5G connectivity, 6) immersive experiences through VR and AR, 7) smart spaces using sensors and connectivity, 8) blockchain applications for security and transactions, 9) importance of digital privacy and ethics with new technologies, and 10) continued growth of cloud computing and potential of quantum computing. The trends highlight how technologies are becoming more intelligent, connected, and integrated with both opportunities and risks to consider.
2020 global digital transformation communicasia Gerd Leonhard Futurist Speake...Gerd Leonhard
This document discusses global digital transformation over the next 5 years. Key points include:
- Exponential increases in connectivity, data, intelligence, and the convergence of man and machine through intelligent digital assistants.
- Technology is developing exponentially while humans remain linear, raising questions around who will control and regulate emerging technologies.
- As everything becomes connected, security, standards, ethics and rules will be crucial to address issues like addiction, privacy and the control of emerging technologies.
- Embracing technology while maintaining human values and purpose will be important for responsible transformation.
The Internet of Things is one of the single biggest disruptive factors in today’s digital landscape. Companies need to plan out an IoT strategy that allows them to use data to create personalized content for customers across different channels.
Boris Kraft, Chief Visionary Officer of Magnolia, will be explaining the role of the digital business platform, and how it should form the hub for a company’s web, mobile and Internet of Things initiatives.
The normal interaction with computers is with keyboard and a mouse. For display a rectangular somewhat small screen is used with 2D windowing systems. The mouse was invented more the 40 years ago and has been for 20 years dominant input. Now we are seeing new types of input devices. Multi-touch adds new dimensions and new applications. Natural user interfaces or gesture interfaces where people point to drag objects. Computers are also beginning to recognize facial expressions of people, so it knows if you are smiling. Voice and natural language understanding is getting to a usable stage. All this calls all types of new applications.
Displays are getting bigger. What if any surface was a screen? If you could spray the wall with screen? Or have you phone project images to the wall.
This lectures explores some of these new types of interactions with computers and software. It makes the old mouse look old.
Getting ‘Smart’er – Collaboration and the Internet of Everything Cisco Collaboration
Gartner suggests that the "the smart machine era will be the most disruptive in the history of IT." This will include the proliferation of contextually aware, intelligent personal assistants, smart advisors (e.g. IBM -0.66% Watson), advanced global industrial systems, autonomous vehicles, etc. With sensors everywhere recording about 2.5 exabytes of data a day what will the offices of tomorrow look like. How will our collaboration change? This panel will discuss how we see smart things, big data and collaboration working together.
1. A platform business model builds value by consolidating customers onto a shared platform and simplifying market processes to reward all participants in the value network.
2. Successful platform models leverage network effects by increasing in value as more users and developers participate, and employ openness to attract developers to expand the platform's functionality through applications and services.
3. Platform businesses generate profits both directly from usage as well as indirectly from the "long tail" of applications and services developed by third-parties that add value to the overall platform ecosystem.
FINAL FOB Future of Business - Chapter Relationship Man & Machine Gerd Leonha...Gerd Leonhard
The document discusses the challenges and opportunities facing society in the next 10 years due to accelerating technological development. Key points:
- Technological progress will continue exponentially, with billions of internet users and connected devices by 2020.
- Machines will play a larger role in our lives, and more intelligent machines will impact how we live at every turn.
- We are approaching a pivot point where science fiction is becoming reality in areas like translation, self-driving cars, personal assistants.
- Issues around man-machine ethics and unintended consequences of new technologies will be major factors shaping humanity's future.
Better Software—Faster: Ten Best Practices from Sequoia's Microservices SummitSequoia Capital
The document provides 10 best practices for implementing microservices based on insights from a Microservices Summit. It recommends: 1) Determining if an application truly needs to be broken into microservices; 2) Focusing on continuous delivery and automation before microservices; 3) Appointing a small team to guide architectural decisions and standard adoption. It also recommends 4) Aligning services to business processes, 5) Starting with a monolith and decomposing incrementally, 6) Moving pieces incrementally without replacing the monolith, 7) Creating a shared service repository, 8) Applying comprehensive monitoring, 9) Improving security and governance for more surfaces/complexity, and 10) Potential rewards of microservices include increased speed, agility
B2B Transformation in the Electronics IndustryPaul Brody
How are the same trends that affect the consumer electronics industry going to affect companies operating in the B2B space? This presentation from IBM's electronics global leadership forum takes you through case examples and recommendations.
For some lawyers, especially litigators, social media is a tool that helps them provide better representation to their clients. Whether it’s mining social media for evidence or researching jurors online, social media is helping them to make their clients’ cases in court. Learn about Lawyers and Social Media in 2016 in this MyCase Legal Infographic.
Lawyers made the list of the top 10 most stressful jobs, but what are they so stressed about? Learn about the Top 10 Fears of Lawyers in this MyCase infographic.
This document compares and reviews three online legal services - LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, and Docracy. It summarizes their prices and features for business formation services, legal forms, membership costs, attorney assistance, form quality, customization options, and customer support. Based on its analysis, the document concludes that LegalZoom is the best overall due to its more affordable prices for forms and membership, better quality forms, and best customer service, though both it and Rocket Lawyer are good services.
This document outlines key events in the evolution of law from ancient times to the modern era. Some of the pivotal moments included Emperor Fu Xi laying down early laws on morality and social order in 2853 BC, God giving the Ten Commandments to Moses in 1300 BC, the trial of Socrates in 399 BC establishing the principle of defending one's beliefs, and Cicero formulating the basis of natural law and reason in 50 BC. More recent developments encompassed the European Court of Human Rights gaining jurisdiction over Council of Europe members in 1959.
The Truth about Tone from the Top by @EricPesikEric Pesik
Are your executives telling the truth when they say "ethics matter"? Senior executives are involved in 53% of bribery cases. And they know about 86% of corporate fraud cases. If management lies about ethics, what message does that send? What is the true "tone from the top"?
Federal and state laws were created to keep the public safe. But since state laws aren't updated often, there are some leftover rules that are just plain silly.
Instant Checkmate created an infographic of the most ludicrous laws in each state, so read on to see if you're breaking any rules you never knew existed!
Visit InstantCheckmate.com for more info on what's illegal in your neck of the woods!
The True Timeline Behind The People vs. O.J. SimpsonInstant Checkmate
What really happened during the O.J Simpson trial? Instant Checkmate presents a timeline of true events — from the moment the bodies of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman were discovered to the controversial verdict.
For more information about the trial, read the original article (plus an excerpt from O.J. Simpson's book, If I Did It) here: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/crimewire/oj-simpson-timeline-infographic/
FTC Compliance - You Know That Helpless Feeling You Get When You Worry If You...Chip Cooper
For FTC Compliance, 3 Critical Mistakes To Avoid, By Chip Cooper, Internet Attorney, SaaS Attorney - Do you sell to, or collect personal information from, consumers or persons who work at home who are located in the United States? If yes, you're subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Being sued by the FTC is a life-changing event. This SlideShare deck illustrates 3 critical mistakes you should avoid.
Lawyers care about bitcoin and blockchain technology for several reasons. First, bitcoin presents novel legal issues as it enables decentralized collaborative organizations and autonomous agents. Second, bitcoin can affect many areas of law like banking, finance, taxation, and more. Finally, bitcoin provides opportunities for lawyers today such as using its features for proof of existence, avoiding the need for IOLTA accounts, and enabling governance controls for client funds through multisignature transactions.
Today’s modern professionals are busier than ever—doubly so for lawyers. With increased workloads, industry pressures, and distractions abounding, it’s become imperative that lawyers be capable of focusing on the task at hand to better serve their clients and themselves.
Enter mindfulness. Once the domain of people seeking spiritual health, the undeniable benefits of mindfulness have led to it being adopted and implemented by businesses from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Drawing on 12 years’ experience as a practicing attorney and mindfulness advocate, Jeena Cho (author of The Anxious Lawyer) covers:
- What ‘mindfulness’ is, and how it can benefit your business
- Simple tips for improving focus and productivity in your law firm
- How modern attorneys can ease stress and avoid burnout
Priming the Economic Engine: How Social Media is Driving Growth for Small and...LinkedIn
This document summarizes a study on how small and medium businesses use social media. It finds that most SMBs use social media for marketing purposes, but also for learning and insights. There is a correlation between increased social media spending and high growth among SMBs. SMBs are open to receiving financial information on social media, especially LinkedIn, and many take action after discovering financial products or companies on social platforms. The document recommends that financial service providers provide useful content to SMBs and engage with them throughout the purchasing process, especially on LinkedIn.
21 Twitter Accounts to Follow Ahead of COP21Enablon
COP21 is right around the corner, so if you’re interested in getting the scoop straight from the professionals, CSOs, activists, policy-makers, officials and politicians making it happen (in France and beyond), we’ve put together a handy and diverse Twitter list with the 21 movers & shakers you should keep track of in the coming weeks.
Why It's Better To Live In A Super Tuesday StateTrulia
The median listed home price in Super Tuesday states has risen 50.1%, during the last four years and now is worth 7.7% more than the median home in non-voting states – the Super Tuesday median home was worth 2.8% less in 2011. We also found Super Tuesday states were more stable when it came to creating jobs, saw better wage growth and when it came to home prices, saw a recovery that valued the median Super Tuesday home at a higher level than the rest of the country.
The document provides tips for more efficient and enjoyable holiday shopping by utilizing smartphone apps and technology. It recommends downloading shopping apps to find local deals and prices, paying without cash via mobile wallets, and using curbside pickup apps. It also suggests using delivery apps if you forget a gift so you don't have to leave your car. Finally, it discusses new payment technologies like fitness trackers and heartbeat wristbands that simplify purchases.
- The document discusses the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) from earlier concepts of pervasive and ubiquitous computing. It argues that IoT, combined with cloud computing, allows for pervasive computing applications and grids on a larger scale.
- A key point is that IoT will drive business innovation through new products, services, and revenue models based on outcomes rather than simple transactions. Over time, IoT technologies may "Uberize" many different industries.
- For companies, successfully adopting IoT requires navigating innovations dilemmas around exponential technology changes versus more gradual organizational changes. Both integrating IT and OT systems and building bridges between distributed devices and business applications are discussed as important challenges.
Top 10 Trending Technologies To Master In 2021LokeshLusifer
Change is the only constant. This applies to your professional life as well. Upskilling Yourself is needed nowadays, the reason is pretty simple, technology is evolving very quickly? I have listed the top trending technologies which are expected to acquire a huge market in 2021.
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At any given moment it is easy to look back to see how technology has changed over time. At the same time it is difficult to see what transformations are taking place in current moment, and even more difficult to see where things are going.
We will explore what technology is. For us it may be the latest tech stuff we see, something new. But what about everyday objects that we take for granted. Are those not technologies also?
How does technology evolve and where did it come from? We look at some ideas on evolution of technology and how it is similar to biology in some ways. We will also look at the origin of the word technology. Finally we will define the term we will use in the course. Terms defined are technology, product performance, and innovation to name few.
Emerging opportunities in the Internet of Things - IoT Meetup Ghent Claro Partners Inc.
This document summarizes an event hosted by Claro Partners to discuss their work exploring the Internet of Things (IoT). It introduces their team members and describes how Claro helps companies navigate disruptive shifts. It also shares insights from their 12-month IoT exploration, noting that the IoT is still nascent, will involve many players, and that true value will come from services built on top of connected devices. The document promotes Claro's IoT labs and accelerator programs to help creators develop meaningful IoT offerings.
The cloud is revolutionising how business is done nowadays as BYOD, remote working, mobility and security are becoming increasingly important.
In this presentation, we look at how technology has evolved over the years and how businesses can make the most of these changes.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT). It notes that the concept of IoT was first coined in 1999 and has expanded rapidly since then. Key points covered include different communication protocols used in IoT, how IoT enables real-time decision making and event-driven applications, and the growth of IoT across various industries and applications like smart cities. It also examines maturity models and business models for monetizing IoT technologies and platforms.
This document summarizes cloud computing developments from mid-2012 to mid-2013. It discusses major companies like Oracle, Google, and Microsoft entering the infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market, with Amazon showing the path. While platform as a service has not taken off as expected, IaaS is growing. The document also discusses how cloud computing will continue advancing technologies like mobility, big data, and more.
"Cloud" is one of THE technology buzzwords at the moment, but what is the cloud and how can businesses benefit from cloud computing?
In this presentation we take a look at how IT has evolved over the past decades and how its role in business has changed. We also explain what the cloud is and discuss its business benefits.
The STEEP Forces Driving Cloud Computing for CSA ITCraig Rispin
The document discusses the STEEP (social, technological, economic, environmental, political/legal) forces driving adoption of cloud computing. Technological forces include improvements in processors, storage, bandwidth and cloud services/apps that enable the cloud model. Socially, both consumers and businesses are increasingly adopting cloud technologies. The global financial crisis economically drove more companies to the cloud for lower costs and predictable expenses. Overall the document analyzes how developments across these five areas are converging to accelerate the transition to cloud computing models.
The document discusses the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential impact. It notes that the number of connected devices is predicted to reach 25-30 billion by 2020. The key building blocks of IoT are described as things, connectivity, global networks, intelligence, and management. Security is highlighted as an "unknown unknown" due to the many different companies involved in supplying IoT services. The document suggests that customers will realize business value from IoT by enabling managed connectivity across devices globally.
This document outlines Sacha Vekeman's 2015 sales kickoff presentation. The presentation covered:
1. Trends from 1995 to the present and projections to 2035 regarding technology adoption and the growth of internet users and public cloud spending.
2. Expectations for emerging technologies like the internet of things, wearable devices, and connected cars to drive further connectivity between people, infrastructure, and data.
3. The opportunities and realities of big data and IoT, including challenges around integration, business models, and the need for ongoing services.
4. Examples of companies disrupting industries and working at the boundaries of markets to achieve success, and how Interoute can support entrepreneurs in a similar vein
The document discusses emerging technologies including quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, the internet of things, cloud computing, edge computing, and data analytics. While these technologies show promise, the document cautions against hype and notes that many technologies do not yet work as described or have practical applications. The author offers experience supporting genomics and building IT infrastructure and is available for consulting work.
The document discusses the history and key aspects of the Internet of Things (IoT). It begins with an overview of the evolution from early computer networks to the modern IoT. It then covers the main features of IoT including social, economic, and job impacts. It defines IoT and outlines its common architecture involving sensor, network, and application layers. Examples of popular 2015 IoT applications are provided across home automation, wearables, retail, health, and augmented reality. Enabling technologies like cloud computing, machine learning, and wireless communication standards are described. The document concludes that while privacy concerns exist, IoT has potential to improve lives and cities through connected devices and data-driven insights.
The Rise and Fall of The IT Cartel by Peter Coffee, VP Strategic Research, Sa...TheCloudFactory
The document discusses how the IT industry used to resemble a cartel, with incumbent vendors encouraging reliance on expensive and inefficient hardware and software. However, connectivity and computing power are no longer scarce due to cloud computing. Cloud services now offer nearly unlimited computing power on demand at low prices. This has demolished the artificial scarcity that the old IT model relied upon. The new IT marketplace is focused on service integration and non-proprietary interoperability through standards and APIs rather than hardware acquisition.
Microsoft Telecommunications Industry News | July 2020Rick Lievano
The Microsoft Worldwide Telecommunications Industry team is pleased to share with you the July 2020 Telecommunications Industry Newsletter, available to both internal and external audiences. We encourage you to share it with your colleagues and distribute it to your customers and partners as appropriate. As always, we welcome your input, feedback, and suggestions!
The document is a manifesto from Bladetec that advocates for their "Power of Less" computing approach using blade PCs. It summarizes that blade PCs provide business computing that is less complicated, expensive, and prone to problems compared to traditional desktop PCs. The manifesto provides examples of how Bladetec has implemented blade PC systems for customers in industries like defense, banking, and healthcare to reduce costs and improve reliability and security of their computing systems.
The internet of things (io t) for issa v1.3Caston Thomas
The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting a lot of hype, some of it valid. The underlying issue for organizations is how do we prepare, from a security standpoint, for "Things" that we can't anticipate coming onto our networks. This presentation covers some of the ways that we can "prepare for the unpreparable".
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In this talk I share thoughts on how women in legal tech can support one another and help amplify each other's messages by using the hashtag #legaltechX2
Social Media Evidence: Ethics and Best Practices for LawyersNicole Black
Covers the ins and outs of ethically using social media to mine for evidence for litigation and also how to use social media to research jurors at trial.
Nicole Black presents on the ethics of using social media for marketing legal services. She notes that social media has surpassed pornography as the top internet activity and that lawyers cannot afford to not engage with major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. However, lawyers must determine goals for social media use, avoid attorney-client relationships, and not disclose confidential information online per ABA rules. The presentation provides tips on using social media effectively for networking, expertise, and business development while staying on the right side of ethics.
iPractice for Lawyers: Cloud and mobile computing and social mediaNicole Black
The document discusses the rise of mobile, social, and cloud technologies. It notes several major technology developments between 2006 and 2011 that helped drive adoption of these technologies, such as the launch of Google's cloud services, Twitter, the iPhone, and Google+. The presentation then discusses why lawyers should care about these trends, focusing on the growth of social media usage and the increasing importance of cloud and mobile computing according to industry analysts.
This document discusses how lawyers can learn lessons from tennis to better serve their clients. It outlines 8 lessons lawyers can take from tennis: 1) master the basics of law, 2) know your legal opponents, 3) know your weaknesses, 4) call out issues when in doubt, 5) use percentage strategies, 6) keep focus on the key issues, 7) attention to legal footwork is important, and 8) adapt to changes in the legal field. The document also notes three major technology trends of social media, cloud computing, and mobile computing that lawyers need to stay aware of as the legal industry evolves.
Iowa Weighs in on Ethics of Cloud Computing for LawyersNicole Black
The article discusses an ethics opinion issued by the Iowa Committee on Practice Ethics regarding a lawyer's use of cloud computing services. The committee determined that using cloud computing would be permissible if lawyers take reasonable precautions to protect client data and ensure ongoing access to the data. The committee provided guidance on factors lawyers should consider, such as the security, access and control policies of cloud computing services. The committee took a flexible approach focused on the data protection goals of the ethics rules, rather than prohibiting new technologies.
This document summarizes an article from The Daily Record that provides tips for lawyers on using Google Plus. It explains that Google Plus is an important new social network for lawyers to consider joining given its large user base. The summary then provides steps for setting up a Google Plus profile and connecting with other legal professionals. Finally, it cautions that Google Plus may or may not specifically benefit every lawyer and recommends carefully researching social media options for one's practice.
This article provides an overview and introduction to Google Plus and discusses how it differs from other social networks. It notes that Google Plus allows users to organize their connections into circles and share information selectively. This feature addresses an issue lawyers have with other networks of avoiding sharing personal information with clients. The article also highlights Google Plus's video chat feature, Hangouts, and how lawyers may find this useful for conferencing. It recommends lawyers consider joining Google Plus early to take advantage of its emerging platform and potential.
A Look at Lawyers' Use of Technology in 2011Nicole Black
This article discusses lawyers' increasing use of emerging technologies based on the results of the 2011 ABA Legal Technology Survey. It finds that lawyers are more open to technologies like cloud computing, mobile devices, and social media. Specifically:
- Cloud computing is used by lawyers for document sharing (23%), communication (23%), billing (17%), and scheduling (15%). Convenience of access from anywhere drives adoption.
- Smartphone use rose dramatically, with the iPhone seeing the largest gains. Tablet use is also rising, with the iPad dominating.
- LinkedIn is the most popular social media site for lawyers, used for networking and career development.
- Technologies are making lawyers' jobs easier and more flexible
Pennsylvania Rules on Lawyers Using Cloud ComputingNicole Black
The document summarizes a recent ethics opinion from the Pennsylvania Bar Association that addresses lawyers' use of cloud computing and mobile devices. The opinion concludes that lawyers can store client data using cloud computing services if they take reasonable steps to protect confidentiality, such as encryption, access controls, and security breach response plans. This is consistent with prior opinions from New York and Florida. The opinion provides guidance to lawyers on selecting cloud services and maintaining security controls whether using traditional or cloud-based systems.
- Lawyers sometimes make the "milkshake mistake" of focusing too narrowly on legal issues rather than clients' broader needs, which can include reducing anxiety, achieving justice, and obtaining revenge.
- As with media, online tools now offer alternatives to traditional legal services, allowing people to solve problems and avoid costly legal bills through virtual law offices, legal forms websites, and crowdsourced legal advice.
- While lawyers serve important functions, the legal profession must recognize changing consumer behaviors and technology to meet client needs in this new landscape.
Technology Changing at Lightning Fast SpeedsNicole Black
The document discusses how technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate and how this is changing the legal profession. It notes that in just the past decade, new technologies like smartphones, social media, tablets, and cloud computing have been invented and widely adopted. The document criticizes a recent ABA ethics opinion for implying that all electronic communication poses risks, which could discourage lawyers from adapting to new technologies. It argues that ethics committees should provide thoughtful guidance to help lawyers navigate this changing landscape. The rapid pace of technological change is transforming society and the legal field must acknowledge, understand, accept, and encourage the adoption of new technologies.
These are the slides from my Keynote at the the Lexis Nexis 2011 Practice Management Annual Conference, which was held in Orlando, Florida (See: http://www.lexisnexis.com/pmac2011/).
Cloud and mobile computing for lawyersNicole Black
The document discusses several issues related to lawyers' use of cloud computing and mobile devices:
1) It addresses ethical obligations around maintaining client confidentiality when storing data on devices' hard drives or using cloud services. Lawyers must take reasonable steps to ensure data is protected and sanitized before disposal.
2) It examines opinions on permissibility of storing confidential client data in the cloud if reasonable security measures are taken, and on using email services that scan for keywords to display ads.
3) It summarizes an opinion that lawyers do not violate ethics rules by storing client information electronically with a third party, if they act competently to ensure confidentiality, even if an inadvertent disclosure occurs.
Colorado Bar Association 2010 Social Media for Lawyers Nicole Black
This document summarizes a presentation about using social media for lawyers. It discusses how social media has surpassed porn as the top internet activity. It also notes key demographics on social media platforms. The presentation outlines goals for using social media as a lawyer, such as networking, finding clients, and showcasing expertise. It discusses different social media sites and how to create profiles. The presentation covers ethics considerations and best practices for social media use by lawyers. It emphasizes setting goals and maintaining appropriate conduct online.
Does Cloud Computing Compromise Clients?Nicole Black
1) The document discusses concerns about using cloud computing for client communications and data storage in law practices. It notes that some states already require encrypted electronic transmission of certain confidential data.
2) A recent federal court decision heightened concerns by suggesting emails are not private, but the document argues encrypted client communications could reassure lawyers about using cloud computing.
3) Several existing cloud computing platforms for legal practices incorporate encrypted communication options, and the use of encryption may convince more lawyers that cloud computing can be securely implemented.
Still More Social Media for Lawyers: Interact!Nicole Black
This document is a newspaper article that discusses engaging with social media as a lawyer. It provides the following key points:
1) The author will be speaking at upcoming conferences on lawyers and social media and will stress the importance of active online participation and interaction to amplify an online presence.
2) Effective participation involves being genuine, transparent, and providing useful information across different platforms. Lawyers should interact, not just broadcast, and share some personal interests.
3) Suggestions are provided for participating on blogs, forums, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, including commenting on others' posts, starting discussions, and following a 50-30-10-10 rule for tweets.
4) The overall
Union Budget 2024 presented by Nirmala Sitharaman – LIVE.pdfTheBharatWeekly
The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, 2024, has garnered significant attention for its focus on infrastructure, income tax reforms, and economic growth. This budget aims to address various sectors, including railways, healthcare, education, and more, with a vision of making India a developed nation by 2047.
THE MAHARASHTRA APARTMENT OWNERSHIP ACT, 1970.pdfNitin Chalwadi
The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970, is a landmark legislation designed to regulate apartment ownership in Maharashtra, India. It provides a legal framework to ensure the rights, responsibilities, and protections of apartment owners are clearly defined and upheld.
Body Corporates Beware: Defamation in Sectional Title SchemesAshwini Singh
Defamation in Body Corporates of Sectional Title Schemes (South Africa)
Examples of Slander in a Body Corporate:
- Unit Owner A makes a false statement that Unit Owner J is being sequestrated and foreclosed at an Annual General Meeting.
- Body Corporate Chairman O makes a false statement that a
registered Professional Land Surveyor has committed fraud at an Annual General Meeting.
Examples of Libel in a Body Corporate:
- Former Trustee A makes false statements via email (sent to multiple other owners) that Unit Owner J is illegally parking on common property, when Unit Owner J is parked within a registered Exclusive Use Area.
- Unit Owner A makes false statements via email (sent to multiple other owners) that accuse specific owners and occupants of creating network names that Unit Owner A finds offensive.
Case Law: Body Corporate of Sunnyside Gardens v Perreira
This presentation covers the fundamental principles of taxation law, focusing on the provisions within the Indian Constitution (Articles 264-289) that deal with finance, contracts, and property. It outlines the need for government finance, details the Income Tax Act of 1961, and discusses the distribution of revenues between the union and states. The presentation also delves into the structure of income tax, including its determination, exemptions, deductions, and the categorization of income. Additionally, it explores the residential status for tax purposes and distinguishes between capital and revenue receipts and expenditures.
The Russian Spy Embedded in the World of Embedded FinanceVladislav Solodkiy
When Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the world responded with a swift and unprecedented wave of sanctions. Within months, the financial landscape for Russian companies, particularly those associated with oligarchs supporting Putin and his war, underwent a seismic shift. Access to foreign banking services, once taken for granted, became a scarce and highly sought-after commodity. The Wirecard scandal and the involvement of Jan Marsalek have highlighted stark differences in how Singapore and Russia, under Vladimir Putin's leadership, approach fintech and its potential use for money laundering and espionage. Catherine Belton's (FT, WSJ) book "Putin's People" provides numerous examples and insights into the behavior patterns of Putin-related oligarchs, especially the tendency to say one thing and do another (including the Wirecard-like scandal schemes). This duplicity is a recurring theme in the behavior of many Putin-era oligarchs, reflecting their background and strategies derived from KGB practices. Despite these settlements, both Fridman and Abramovich have been sanctioned by the US and UK for their connections to Putin and alleged support for his activities, including the invasion of Ukraine. This juxtaposition highlights the pattern of public denial and legal action against accusations while simultaneously being implicated by international authorities for their close ties to the Kremlin and support for Putin's regime. In many instances, Putin-related oligarchs would verbally justify actions like canceling deals using strategic reasons (such as ROFR?). However, their written communications would often cite absurd or unrelated reasons (such as "the inability to attract financing"?) without logically explaining how this related to their actual strategic maneuvers. This pattern of giving one explanation verbally and another in writing creates a veil of confusion and obscures their true intentions and actions. Belton's extensive research and interviews with key players reveal a consistent theme of manipulation and strategic deception, characteristic of the ex-Soviet oligarchs' approach to consolidating power and wealth under Putin's regime. These are just a few examples of the far-reaching consequences of the sanctions and the ongoing efforts to combat money laundering and financial crime associated with the Russian regime. The situation continues to evolve as governments and international organizations tighten the screws on those who seek to evade accountability and profit from war and corruption.
THE MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999.pdfNitin Chalwadi
Understanding the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, is essential for both landlords and tenants in Maharashtra. The Act ensures that rental practices are fair, transparent, and regulated, fostering a harmonious relationship between landlords and tenants.
What are the Conditions for Obtaining British Citizenship by Descent?BridgeWest.eu
The formalities for obtaining UK citizenship can be explained by our experts in immigration. Information and contact details can be found here:
https://uk-immigration.lawyer/citizenship-by-descent-in-the-uk/
The case of Michel Moll, the internal policies of Sheriff Jim Arnott, and the 2023 ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court,
all demonstrate that we have reached a boiling point in the way state sex offender registration and notification laws are operating and being enforced. And everyone pays the price, when the house of justice is deaf, mute, and blind.
2. Mocking futurists | The Internet: Bah!
Clifford Stoll
Total Geek
Me
1995
“(Visionariessay)commerceandbusinesswillshiftfrom
officesandmallstonetworksandmodems-Baloney...
(They)predictthatwe'llsoonbuybooksandnewspapers
straightovertheInternet.Uh,sure...Doourcomputer
punditslackallcommonsense?Thetruthisnoonline
databasewillreplaceyourdailynewspaper.”
3. Amazon ec2
released in private beta
Kindle
first released
iPad
first released
iPhone
first released
Apple app store
launched
2005
2007 2008
2007 20102006
Technology timeline
4. 1. Improved processing power
2. Cloud computing
3. Mobile computing
2.
3.
1. confluence of events
How did we get here?
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A.Nnotate,
PDFOnlineReader
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adobe acrobat
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