Hear how technology can help, legally speaking, with two of the top legal technology experts. Authors and lawyers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell host this Legal Talk Network show. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/ (c) www.LegalTalkNetwork.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:21:04 -0500 admin@legaltalknetwork.com (admin) Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:50:13 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com The Kennedy-Mighell Report Hear how technology can help, legally speaking, with two of the top legal technology experts. Authors and lawyers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell host this Legal Talk Network show. Legal Talk Network Legal Talk Network admin@legaltalknetwork.com Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, Adriana Linares, Kennedy Mighell Report, Legal Technology, Law Technology no no http://www.LegalTalkNetwork.com/RSS/KMR_141.jpg http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/ 141 141 The big story at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was "ultrabooks." This new category of computer stole the thunder, at least for a few days, from tablet computers. Should lawyers be considering ultrabooks in 2012? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the new world of ultrabooks, whether tablet computers like the iPad are taking over the computer market, and what it all means for traditional notebook computers and desktop PCs.After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2012/01/ultrabook-benefits-for-attorneys/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2012/01/ultrabook-benefits-for-attorneys/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:18:36 -0500 Ultrabook Benefits for Attorneys The big story at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was "ultrabooks." This new category of computer stole the thunder, at least for a few days, from tablet computers. Should lawyers be considering ultrabooks in 2012? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the new world of ultrabooks, whether tablet computers like the iPad are taking over the computer market, and what it all means for traditional notebook computers and desktop PCs.After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 35:15 Legal Talk Network CES, Cloud Computing, collaboration tools, Consumer Electronics Show, lastpass, macbook air, password management, password security, solid state hard drive, technology adaptation, Ultrabooks no no People are collaborating more than ever before. There are more collaboration tools and technologies than ever before. Yet, the actual adoption of collaboration tools seems to lag behind the wish to use collaboration tools. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the gap between tools and people in collaboration, the common challenges faced when implementing collaboration tools, especially ones used by lawyers, and their best recommendations for improving the adoption of collaboration tools and technologies in 2012. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2012/01/making-collaboration-tools-work-in-2012/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2012/01/making-collaboration-tools-work-in-2012/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:18:50 -0500 Making Collaboration Tools Work in 2012 People are collaborating more than ever before. There are more collaboration tools and technologies than ever before. Yet, the actual adoption of collaboration tools seems to lag behind the wish to use collaboration tools. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the gap between tools and people in collaboration, the common challenges faced when implementing collaboration tools, especially ones used by lawyers, and their best recommendations for improving the adoption of collaboration tools and technologies in 2012. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:30 Legal Talk Network collaboration, collaboration rooms, collaboration tools, E-Mail, free apps, google docs, legal apps, sharePoint no no What kind of year was 2011 for legal tech? What were the big developments and trends that you need to know? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell pay tribute to ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" and adopt its format for a fast-paced and fun discussion of what transpired in legal technology in 2011. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2012/01/pardon-the-legal-technology-interruption-2011/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2012/01/pardon-the-legal-technology-interruption-2011/ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:29:37 -0500 Pardon the Legal Technology Interruption 2011 What kind of year was 2011 for legal tech? What were the big developments and trends that you need to know? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell pay tribute to ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" and adopt its format for a fast-paced and fun discussion of what transpired in legal technology in 2011. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 37:50 Legal Talk Network blackberry, Cloud Computing, e-discovery, firm blogs, iphone, lawyer Tablet, linkedin, predictive coding, preservation, Records Management, Smartphone, Social media no no Many social media users have been surprised recently by changes to the design and user interface of the web pages and apps they have been accustomed to using with these services. These changes have been happening for quite a while, but this round of revision seems to have created a backlash from longtime users. Are these kinds of changes fair or foul? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss recent interface modifications by Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others, the response to these changes and the rollout of the changes, and the implications for users as rely more and more on cloud services. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/12/who-moved-my-social-media-cheese/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/12/who-moved-my-social-media-cheese/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:54:09 -0500 Who Moved My Social Media Cheese? Many social media users have been surprised recently by changes to the design and user interface of the web pages and apps they have been accustomed to using with these services. These changes have been happening for quite a while, but this round of revision seems to have created a backlash from longtime users. Are these kinds of changes fair or foul? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss recent interface modifications by Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others, the response to these changes and the rollout of the changes, and the implications for users as rely more and more on cloud services. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:58 Legal Talk Network card scanner, facebook, facebook timeline, legal apps, linkedin, new technology, SaaS, Social media, social media apps, twitter no no 'Tis the season for gift-giving. And the season for technology gift lists. The latest technology is always a great present - especially for lawyers. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell roll out their own technology gift guide for lawyers, give some of their favorite buying tips, and give you plenty of suggestions for your own wish list! After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/12/2012-technology-gift-guide/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/12/2012-technology-gift-guide/ Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:11:53 -0500 2012 Technology Gift Guide 'Tis the season for gift-giving. And the season for technology gift lists. The latest technology is always a great present - especially for lawyers. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell roll out their own technology gift guide for lawyers, give some of their favorite buying tips, and give you plenty of suggestions for your own wish list! After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 41:43 Legal Talk Network adobe acrobat, backup, cloud storage, fujitsu scan snap, kindle, lawyer Tablet, mac lawyer, multiple monitors, scanner, Tech Gadgets, touch technology, virtual training no no Forty-eight hours of video is added to YouTube every minute. Second graders make professional-quality movies using inexpensive cameras and standard software. It's no surprise that lawyers are tentatively beginning to think about using video in connection with their practices. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the growing use of video by lawyers, survey the tools for creating and distributing videos, and share some observations and tips about lawyers jumping into the world of video. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/11/will-video-kill-the-lawyer-star/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/11/will-video-kill-the-lawyer-star/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:21:29 -0500 Will Video Kill the Lawyer Star? Forty-eight hours of video is added to YouTube every minute. Second graders make professional-quality movies using inexpensive cameras and standard software. It's no surprise that lawyers are tentatively beginning to think about using video in connection with their practices. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the growing use of video by lawyers, survey the tools for creating and distributing videos, and share some observations and tips about lawyers jumping into the world of video. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 43:14 Legal Talk Network ethics of videos, lawyer advertising, lawyer videos, Legal ethics, login authentication, predictive coding, siri for lawyers, social media ethics, Social Media Portfolio no no From IBM’s Watson to Apple’s new Siri to the growth of predictive coding in e-discovery, it’s been a heck of a year for computers catching up to humans. Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion about the question, "Can software take the place of lawyers?' Can it, or will it? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the latest software advances and the likely impact on lawyers, how lawyers might benefit from these advances, and how worried lawyers should be about competition from machines. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/11/can-software-replace-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/11/can-software-replace-lawyers/ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:28:59 -0500 Can Software Replace Lawyers? From IBM’s Watson to Apple’s new Siri to the growth of predictive coding in e-discovery, it’s been a heck of a year for computers catching up to humans. Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion about the question, "Can software take the place of lawyers?' Can it, or will it? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the latest software advances and the likely impact on lawyers, how lawyers might benefit from these advances, and how worried lawyers should be about competition from machines. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:22 Legal Talk Network context search, document retention, e-discovery costs, electronic discovery, lawyer Tablet, predictive coding, siri for lawyers, tech support, virtual law firm, Wolfram Alpha no no iPads are making serious inroads into the work environment, even for lawyers. What role might the iPad play in the daily lives of busy legal professionals? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell are joined by special guest David Sparks, author of the new book, iPad at Work, to discuss the potential benefits of using an iPad in legal work, practical iPad tips, and how the iPad and iPad apps are changing the way lawyers use technology. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/10/ipads-for-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/10/ipads-for-lawyers/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:38:38 -0400 iPads for Lawyers iPads are making serious inroads into the work environment, even for lawyers. What role might the iPad play in the daily lives of busy legal professionals? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell are joined by special guest David Sparks, author of the new book, iPad at Work, to discuss the potential benefits of using an iPad in legal work, practical iPad tips, and how the iPad and iPad apps are changing the way lawyers use technology. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 42:34 Legal Talk Network books, David Sparks, iPad apps for lawyers, ipad document tools, iPad for Work, ipad PDF, legal apps, mac lawyer, mind map apps no no Amazon has just announced a new generation of Kindle devices, including a touch version and the Kindle Fire, a low-cost tablet device. The new Kindles start at $79. Are these iPad competitors, a new category of devices or another harbinger of the Post-PC era? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how the new Kindles might help lawyers, whether the platform is now the message, and where the tablet category might go after the death of Steve Jobs. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/10/kindle-en-fuego-next-generation-tablets/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/10/kindle-en-fuego-next-generation-tablets/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:16:30 -0400 Kindle en Fuego: Next Generation Tablets Amazon has just announced a new generation of Kindle devices, including a touch version and the Kindle Fire, a low-cost tablet device. The new Kindles start at $79. Are these iPad competitors, a new category of devices or another harbinger of the Post-PC era? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how the new Kindles might help lawyers, whether the platform is now the message, and where the tablet category might go after the death of Steve Jobs. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:02 Legal Talk Network android for attorneys, iPad apps for lawyers, kindle, lawyer Tablet, macbook air, New Kindle, steve jobs no no Why are more lawyers than ever using two (or more) monitors at their desks? Others use surprisingly simple tricks to make their days more productive and their lives a little easier. Once you’ve learned some of these techniques, you often think that they are "obvious" and something you should have implemented a long time ago. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a few simple productivity techniques like using multiple monitors that have made a big difference for them, how those tips might benefit you, and steps you can take to make yourself much more productive than you were before you listened to this podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/09/easy-productivity-improvements/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/09/easy-productivity-improvements/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:27:29 -0400 Easy Productivity Improvements Why are more lawyers than ever using two (or more) monitors at their desks? Others use surprisingly simple tricks to make their days more productive and their lives a little easier. Once you’ve learned some of these techniques, you often think that they are “obvious” and something you should have implemented a long time ago. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a few simple productivity techniques like using multiple monitors that have made a big difference for them, how those tips might benefit you, and steps you can take to make yourself much more productive than you were before you listened to this podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 29:12 Legal Talk Network automatic startup programs, Desktop Search, hash tags, indexing software, keyboard shortcuts, multiple monitors, Social Media during a disaster, technology tips, Windows 7 for Lawyers, windows 7 productivity tips no no From 9/11 anniversaries to hurricanes to earthquakes to power outages and much more, recent events are causing us to consider how our new technologies impact our behavior in emergency situations. Technology, especially mobile technology like smart phones, has obvious benefits in emergencies and disasters, but our reliance on technology has raised a whole new set of issues. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how new technology is changing our behavior and expectations in emergencies, what lessons we have learned, practical tips people have shared, and preparation and planning lawyers and the legal profession should consider. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/09/technology-in-a-time-of-emergency/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/09/technology-in-a-time-of-emergency/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:14:56 -0400 Technology in a Time of Emergency From 9/11 anniversaries to hurricanes to earthquakes to power outages and much more, recent events are causing us to consider how our new technologies impact our behavior in emergency situations. Technology, especially mobile technology like smart phones, has obvious benefits in emergencies and disasters, but our reliance on technology has raised a whole new set of issues. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how new technology is changing our behavior and expectations in emergencies, what lessons we have learned, practical tips people have shared, and preparation and planning lawyers and the legal profession should consider. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:48 Legal Talk Network backup, disaster preparedness, disaster readiness, emergency apps, first aid apps, ILTA Member Technology Purchasing Survey, Lawyer Consumerization of Technology no no Solid, actionable data on what law firms are actually doing with technology can be surprisingly hard to find. In the medium and large firm space, the annual ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey provides detailed and comprehensive data about what law firms have been implementing and planning. The good news is that the 2011 Survey has just been released. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell dig into this year’s Survey, identify some key trends and developments, and suggest what this data might mean for law firms for the next year. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/08/the-2011-iltainsidelegal-technology-purchasing-survey-says/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/08/the-2011-iltainsidelegal-technology-purchasing-survey-says/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:42:00 -0400 The 2011 ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey Says . . . Solid, actionable data on what law firms are actually doing with technology can be surprisingly hard to find. In the medium and large firm space, the annual ILTA/InsideLegal Technology Purchasing Survey provides detailed and comprehensive data about what law firms have been implementing and planning. The good news is that the 2011 Survey has just been released. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell dig into this year’s Survey, identify some key trends and developments, and suggest what this data might mean for law firms for the next year. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:54 Legal Talk Network cloud computing security, disaster preparedness, Email management, firm technology, ILTA, ILTA Member Technology Purchasing Survey, InsideLegal, Lawyer Consumerization of Technology, presentation tips, tablets no no If you speak on a regular basis, you’ve undoubtedly found yourself in a situation where you have less time left than material to present. If you’ve ever been in audience where the speaker is running short on time, you’ve probably suffered as the speaker has tried to cope with (or even ignore) the problem. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell draw from their own speaking experiences to share some of their favorite practical tips for presenting when time is running out, getting your message across without short-changing your audience, and keeping your audience, co-panelists and program organizers happy with your clock management. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/08/presentation-tips-when-time-is-short/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/08/presentation-tips-when-time-is-short/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:01:50 -0400 Presentation Tips When Time is Short If you speak on a regular basis, you’ve undoubtedly found yourself in a situation where you have less time left than material to present. If you’ve ever been in audience where the speaker is running short on time, you’ve probably suffered as the speaker has tried to cope with (or even ignore) the problem. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell draw from their own speaking experiences to share some of their favorite practical tips for presenting when time is running out, getting your message across without short-changing your audience, and keeping your audience, co-panelists and program organizers happy with your clock management. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 25:30 Legal Talk Network blawgworld, content presentation, gmail labs, gmail preview, google labs, legal blogging, Outlook, outlook tasks, PowerPoint, presentation tips, TechnoLawyer, Time management no no With social media tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ capturing the lion’s share of attention and discussion, what is the role of blogs for the legal profession in 2011 and beyond? Does it still make sense to start up a new blog or continue an existing blog? Has blogging reached a crossroads? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell draw from their many years of blogging to talk about where blogs fit into todays’ social media world for lawyers, where blogs might be going, and whether blogs should remain as part of your web presence and communications portfolio. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/08/blogging-at-the-crossroads/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/08/blogging-at-the- crossroads/ Tue, 2 Aug 2011 12:11:39 -0400 Blogging at the Crossroads With social media tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ capturing the lion’s share of attention and discussion, what is the role of blogs for the legal profession in 2011 and beyond? Does it still make sense to start up a new blog or continue an existing blog? Has blogging reached a crossroads? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell draw from their many years of blogging to talk about where blogs fit into todays’ social media world for lawyers, where blogs might be going, and whether blogs should remain as part of your web presence and communications portfolio. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 42:10 Legal Talk Network blog as a home base, death of the blog, Google Circles, google hangouts, Google Plus, group blogs, lawyer videos, starting a blog no no Google’s new social networking tool, Google Plus has burst onto the tech scene like a supernova. Are you already on it and thinking about abandoning Facebook, Twitter and all previous social networking tools? Is there still time to take a deep breath and a measured response? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about Google Plus – both the tool and the phenomenon, its potential impact on social networking, and whether you need to be setting up Circles and moving to Google Plus. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/07/the-pluses-and-minuses-of-google/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/07/the-pluses-and-minuses-of-google/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:23:55 -0400 The Pluses and Minuses of Google+ Google’s new social networking tool, Google Plus has burst onto the tech scene like a supernova. Are you already on it and thinking about abandoning Facebook, Twitter and all previous social networking tools? Is there still time to take a deep breath and a measured response? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about Google Plus – both the tool and the phenomenon, its potential impact on social networking, and whether you need to be setting up Circles and moving to Google Plus. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 36:43 Legal Talk Network Dropbox Encryption, Dropbox Privacy, google, Google Hanout, Google Plus, iPad apps for lawyers, Meeting Apps, Social Media Portfolio, Social Networking Relationships no no There are times when it feels like everyone is saying that all lawyers must use social media for marketing. And there are times when it seems like marketing must be the only possible use for social media. Is that really true? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what else social media can do for lawyers, and whether it’s time to open up the ways lawyers think about using social media. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom and Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/07/using-social-media-for-non-marketing/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/07/using-social-media-for-non-marketing/ Tue, 5 Jul 2011 11:13:21 -0400 Using Social Media for Non-Marketing There are times when it feels like everyone is saying that all lawyers must use social media for marketing. And there are times when it seems like marketing must be the only possible use for social media. Is that really true? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what else social media can do for lawyers, and whether it’s time to open up the ways lawyers think about using social media. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom and Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 35:00 Legal Talk Network automatic file sync, cloud storage, dropbox, file recovery, google Plus for lawyers, social media legal marketers, social media marketing strategy no no We used to focus on new Windows announcements and the software we installed on our PCs. Times have changed. The recent Apple announcements about iOS 5, Lion and most important, iCloud, have captured most of the headlines. The action is increasingly happening outside Windows and outside PCs. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about the recent Apple iCloud announcement, the possible implications of iCloud, and where iCloud suggests legal technology is going. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/06/lawyers-in-the-icloud/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/06/lawyers-in-the-icloud/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:55:40 -0400 Lawyers in the iCloud We used to focus on new Windows announcements and the software we installed on our PCs. Times have changed. The recent Apple announcements about iOS 5, Lion and most important, iCloud, have captured most of the headlines. The action is increasingly happening outside Windows and outside PCs. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about the recent Apple iCloud announcement, the possible implications of iCloud, and where iCloud suggests legal technology is going. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 32:46 Legal Talk Network ABA Techshow Slides, automatic file sync, Bit.ly, Cloud Computing, cloud encryption, cloud security, confidential information in the cloud, device synchronization, e-mail checklist, iCloud, sync, sync multiple devices no no Over the last few years, legal technology has become a field, even a career for some. You will often hear the term "legal technologist" used to describe those in this field. How does someone get started in legal technology and what does it take to be considered a legal technologist? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the history of legal technologists, how to get started in the field, and what they wish they would have known when they started out. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/06/so-you-want-to-be-a-legal-technologist/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/06/so-you-want-to-be-a-legal-technologist/ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 14:20:37 -0400 So You Want to Be a Legal Technologist Over the last few years, legal technology has become a field, even a career for some. You will often hear the term "legal technologist" used to describe those in this field. How does someone get started in legal technology and what does it take to be considered a legal technologist? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the history of legal technologists, how to get started in the field, and what they wish they would have known when they started out. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 36:58 Legal Talk Network Bob Ambrogi, document assembly, e-discovery, Email, google, legal technologist, legal technology, ross kodner, social search, xobni no no Should you really be checking your BlackBerry while I’m having a conversation with you? Do you need to reply to every email, text message, cell phone call and Twitter direct message? When is it OK to unfriend people on Facebook? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the evolving notion of "digital etiquette," where people are most likely to make missteps in digital manners, and their take on guiding principles for good and polite behavior in our digital world. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/05/missing-manners-for-the-digital-age/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/05/missing-manners-for-the-digital-age/ Tue, 24 May 2011 14:50:25 -0400 Missing Manners for the Digital Age Should you really be checking your BlackBerry while I’m having a conversation with you? Do you need to reply to every email, text message, cell phone call and Twitter direct message? When is it OK to unfriend people on Facebook? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the evolving notion of "digital etiquette," where people are most likely to make missteps in digital manners, and their take on guiding principles for good and polite behavior in our digital world. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 38:58 Legal Talk Network Dennis Kennedy, digital manners, Etiquette and E-Mail, Robert Half Legal, Smartphone, Tom Mighell no no As the number of legal technology options and platforms have increased, management of legal technology has become more complicated than ever before. Routine recommendations are changing because of smartphones, use of Macs, Web 2.0 and other changes. In important ways, our view of technology and even the Internet has become more personalized and less universal. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how our technology is becoming more complex and varied, the resulting changes to questions you must ask and traditional recommendations, and ways to start to address the implications of this trend. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/05/the-legal-technology-multiverse/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/05/the-legal-technology-multiverse/ Tue, 10 May 2011 15:59:09 -0400 The Legal Technology Multiverse As the number of legal technology options and platforms have increased, management of legal technology has become more complicated than ever before. Routine recommendations are changing because of smartphones, use of Macs, Web 2.0 and other changes. In important ways, our view of technology and even the Internet has become more personalized and less universal. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss how our technology is becoming more complex and varied, the resulting changes to questions you must ask and traditional recommendations, and ways to start to address the implications of this trend. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 35:38 Legal Talk Network case management, Cloud Computing, collaboration tools, iPad, legal apps, legal software, mobile apps, platforms, Practice Management, Smartphone, web apps no no The newest, the latest, the greatest. Yesterday's new technology is today’s old news. And we are already transfixed by next month's technology, let alone what we are hearing is in the works for 2012. Does our obsession with what's new have negative consequences? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss our seeming obsession with new technology, dealing with the pace of rapid technology change, and realistic strategies for dealing with new technologies. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/04/the-curse-of-the-next-new-technology/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/04/the-curse-of-the-next-new-technology/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:52:12 -0400 The Curse of the Next New Technology The newest, the latest, the greatest. Yesterday's new technology is today’s old news. And we are already transfixed by next month's technology, let alone what we are hearing is in the works for 2012. Does our obsession with what's new have negative consequences? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss our seeming obsession with new technology, dealing with the pace of rapid technology change, and realistic strategies for dealing with new technologies. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:40 Legal Talk Network Android, apps, blackberry, iPad, mobile apps, mobile gadgets, mobile technology, new technology, playbook no no It seems the cloud is everywhere these days. Amazon, Microsoft and others have announced new, low-cost initiatives for online file management and storage. File management services like Dropbox have already gotten a lot of attention and praise. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a specialized part of the cloud that might provide value to everyone, the advantages and disadvantages of cloud-based file management, and what’s driving these developments. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/04/my-c-drive-is-in-the-cloud/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/04/my-c-drive-is-in-the-cloud/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:49:45 -0400 My C Drive is in the Cloud It seems the cloud is everywhere these days. Amazon, Microsoft and others have announced new, low-cost initiatives for online file management and storage. File management services like Dropbox have already gotten a lot of attention and praise. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a specialized part of the cloud that might provide value to everyone, the advantages and disadvantages of cloud-based file management, and what’s driving these developments. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:35 Legal Talk Network amazon, archiving, backup, cloud, dropbox, google docs, hashtag, online storage, skydrive, sync, twitter no no Despite all the talk about "search' on the web, the simple fact is that we’d trade all the "search" in the world for a lot more "find." The good news is that there are some developments that will help us get the information we want when we want it. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss what comes after traditional keyword search, new tools and techniques like recommendation engines and apps, and whether we are getting closer to being able to truly get the information we want when we want it. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/03/what-comes-after-keyword-search/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/03/what-comes-after-keyword-search/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:04:11 -0400 What Comes After Keyword Search? Despite all the talk about "search' on the web, the simple fact is that we’d trade all the "search" in the world for a lot more "find." The good news is that there are some developments that will help us get the information we want when we want it. In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss what comes after traditional keyword search, new tools and techniques like recommendation engines and apps, and whether we are getting closer to being able to truly get the information we want when we want it. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:39 Legal Talk Network ABA Tech Show, content search, context search, dropbox, geolocation, ignite law, mobile apps, mobile search, Search, Social media no no The first iPad was incredibly successful and the launch of the iPad 2 has created a fresh surge of interest in the tablet category. Is the iPad 2 the tablet device that lawyers have been waiting for? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss their experiences in line at the Apple Store on Opening Day attempting to get the freshest information for their audience, talk about their early experiences with the iPad 2, and speculate about the “post-PC era,” the iPad 2 and its potential impact on lawyers and their clients. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/03/climbing-aboard-the-ipad-2-train/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/03/climbing-aboard-the-ipad-2-train/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:58:51 -0400 Climbing Aboard the iPad 2 Train The first iPad was incredibly successful and the launch of the iPad 2 has created a fresh surge of interest in the tablet category. Is the iPad 2 the tablet device that lawyers have been waiting for? In this episode, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss their experiences in line at the Apple Store on Opening Day attempting to get the freshest information for their audience, talk about their early experiences with the iPad 2, and speculate about the “post-PC era,” the iPad 2 and its potential impact on lawyers and their clients. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 36:20 Legal Talk Network ABA Tech Show, books, google, iPad, legal apps, mobile apps, mobile gadgets, SXSW, tablet, text messages no no Everyone (well, we hope everyone) knows data backup is important. That’s why we always vow to be more diligent after we lose more data at an inopportune time. Data backup has become more complicated over the past few years as our data moves out from our computers to the cloud. We know what to do, so why don’t we? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss current good practices for data backup, whether backup fundamentals are changing, and how to walk the backup walk and not just talk the backup talk. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/03/you-are-backing-up-right/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/03/you-are-backing-up-right/ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:54:12 -0500 You ARE Backing Up, Right? Everyone (well, we hope everyone) knows data backup is important. That’s why we always vow to be more diligent after we lose more data at an inopportune time. Data backup has become more complicated over the past few years as our data moves out from our computers to the cloud. We know what to do, so why don’t we? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss current good practices for data backup, whether backup fundamentals are changing, and how to walk the backup walk and not just talk the backup talk. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:01 Legal Talk Network backup, backupify, bookmarks, cloud, content farm, data discovery, deleted data, gmail, google, Search no no Lawyers can’t go a single day without hearing how they need to be using social media. Social media, however, is a big topic and there are lots of social media tools. The tool lawyers most commonly use is LinkedIn, but are they really using it to good advantage? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the growth and evolution of LinkedIn, how lawyers are successfully using LinkedIn today, and practical ways for you to enhance your LinkedIn presence. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/02/the-land-of-linkedin/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/02/the-land-of-linkedin/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:46:48 -0500 The Land of LinkedIn Lawyers can’t go a single day without hearing how they need to be using social media. Social media, however, is a big topic and there are lots of social media tools. The tool lawyers most commonly use is LinkedIn, but are they really using it to good advantage? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the growth and evolution of LinkedIn, how lawyers are successfully using LinkedIn today, and practical ways for you to enhance your LinkedIn presence. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 36:00 Legal Talk Network keyword, linkedin, online privacy, Privacy, professionalism, resume, social graph, social networking, Word Processing no no You're starting a new firm, or you want to revamp your existing firm's technology. What approaches and strategies make the most sense for the 10-20 lawyer firm in 2011? Is the "cloud" part of your firm's immediate future? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at some of the technology options for smaller firms, the long term strategies and short-term tactics that should be considered, and the role cloud computing can play in today's legal technology environment. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/02/to-cloud-or-not-to-cloud-that-is-the-question-for-start-up-firms/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/02/to-cloud-or-not-to-cloud-that-is-the-question-for-start-up-firms/ Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:50:13 -0500 To Cloud or Not to Cloud: That is the Question for Start-up Firms You're starting a new firm, or you want to revamp your existing firm's technology. What approaches and strategies make the most sense for the 10-20 lawyer firm in 2011? Is the "cloud" part of your firm's immediate future? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at some of the technology options for smaller firms, the long term strategies and short-term tactics that should be considered, and the role cloud computing can play in today's legal technology environment. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 37:33 Legal Talk Network cloud, Cloud Computing, kindle, legal technology, Project management, server, Software as a Service, web apps no no The new year is the perfect time to breathe some life into your approach to technology. Even small accomplishments can bring you big results. Where should you begin and what priorities should you set? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell survey what technology resolutions lawyers are making for 2011, how to narrow down your list of choices, and, most importantly, how best to make your technology resolutions come true. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/01/a-new-start-legal-technology-resolutions-for-2011/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/01/a-new-start-legal-technology-resolutions-for-2011/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:21:21 -0500 A New Start: Legal Technology Resolutions for 2011 The new year is the perfect time to breathe some life into your approach to technology. Even small accomplishments can bring you big results. Where should you begin and what priorities should you set? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell survey what technology resolutions lawyers are making for 2011, how to narrow down your list of choices, and, most importantly, how best to make your technology resolutions come true. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:34 Legal Talk Network document assembly, linkedin, livescribe, macbook air, mobile technology, Prezi, sharePoint, smartpen, Social media, technology no no What are the hot questions in legal technology today? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take on audience questions on legal technology and give you their best answers. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/01/asked-and-answered/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2011/01/asked-and-answered/ Wed, 5 Jan 2011 16:32:17 -0500 Asked and Answered What are the hot questions in legal technology today? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take on audience questions on legal technology and give you their best answers. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 37:31 Legal Talk Network apps, Billing, Cloud Computing, document management, firm technology, hardware, instapaper, Small firm Technology, virtual law firm, web apps no no Did technology rock the legal world in 2010 or was it a sleepy little year for legal tech? What were the tech highlights and lowlights for 2010? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer up a wide-ranging, fast-paced and highly-opinionated review of what transpired in legal technology in 2010. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/12/whats-the-word-for-legal-tech-in-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/12/whats-the-word-for-legal-tech-in-2010/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:33:56 -0500 What's the Word for Legal Tech in 2010? Did technology rock the legal world in 2010 or was it a sleepy little year for legal tech? What were the tech highlights and lowlights for 2010? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer up a wide-ranging, fast-paced and highly-opinionated review of what transpired in legal technology in 2010. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 30:17 Legal Talk Network Cloud Computing, e-discovery, Email, google, Google for Lawyers, legal software, linkedin, mobile gadgets, mobile technology, Open Source Software, Social media, tablets no no There are lots of technology resources and conferences for large firms and small firms. Mid-sized law firms often feel that needed information and resources can be difficult or even impossible to find. Where can mid-sized firms get appropriately-focused technology assistance? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell and special guest host, Catherine Sanders Reach talk about the unique issues mid-sized law firms face, suggest practical steps those firms can take to address those issues, and discuss ways to improve the legal technology landscape for mid-sized firms. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/12/big-answers-for-mid-sized-problems/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/12/big-answers-for-mid-sized-problems/ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:31:15 -0500 Big Answers for Mid-Sized Problems There are lots of technology resources and conferences for large firms and small firms. Mid-sized law firms often feel that needed information and resources can be difficult or even impossible to find. Where can mid-sized firms get appropriately-focused technology assistance? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell and special guest host, Catherine Sanders Reach talk about the unique issues mid-sized law firms face, suggest practical steps those firms can take to address those issues, and discuss ways to improve the legal technology landscape for mid-sized firms. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 32:29 Legal Talk Network ABA, ABA surveys, American Bar Association, Catherine Sanders Reach, Cloud Computing, information gap, Information Technology, legal technology no no Facebook has just announced its new Facebook Messages, which has been referred to as "Facebook email" or a "Gmail killer." It’s not exactly email, but it does aim to centralize all of our messaging in the Facebook platform. Given Facebook’s scope, is this a game-changer? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at Facebook Messages and its implications, how social media and webmail are changing our relationship to email, and whether Facebook Messages or other forms of webmail are in your future. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/11/one-inbox-to-rule-them-all/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/11/one-inbox-to-rule-them-all/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:15:52 -0500 One Inbox to Rule Them All Facebook has just announced its new Facebook Messages, which has been referred to as "Facebook email" or a "Gmail killer." It’s not exactly email, but it does aim to centralize all of our messaging in the Facebook platform. Given Facebook’s scope, is this a game-changer? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at Facebook Messages and its implications, how social media and webmail are changing our relationship to email, and whether Facebook Messages or other forms of webmail are in your future. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 30:34 Legal Talk Network cloud, Email, facebook, google, Privacy, rockmelt no no With law firms cutting back or eliminating summer internships and law schools focusing on teaching theoretical legal concepts, law students find themselves in a difficult position in a difficult market. How can law students learn needed practical skills, including how to use legal technology? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk to Professor Clark D. Cunningham from Georgia State University College of Law, Jonathan Call, law school student at GSU College of Law, Jack Newton from Clio and Andy Adkins from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, about the exciting and innovative efforts to bring practical skills training, including legal technology, to law schools and law students. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/11/integrating-practice-management-tools-in-law-school/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/11/integrating-practice-management-tools-in-law-school/ Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:39:48 -0500 Integrating Practice Management Tools in Law School With law firms cutting back or eliminating summer internships and law schools focusing on teaching theoretical legal concepts, law students find themselves in a difficult position in a difficult market. How can law students learn needed practical skills, including how to use legal technology? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk to Professor Clark D. Cunningham from Georgia State University College of Law, Jonathan Call, law school student at GSU College of Law, Jack Newton from Clio and Andy Adkins from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, about the exciting and innovative efforts to bring practical skills training, including legal technology, to law schools and law students. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 36:03 Legal Talk Network andy adkins, Clark Cunningham, Clio, Cloud Computing, Georgia State University, Jack Newton, Jonathan Call, Law Students, practical skills, Practice Management, University of Florida no no Traveling with technology today has, simultaneously, gotten both easier and harder. On the road, you need to be resourceful and give yourself plenty of options to meet unexpected challenges. At the same time, you still want to “pack light.” In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their notes and experiences from a recent trip, offer some of their best travel tips, and make a few predictions about where traveling with technology is headed. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/10/top-tech-tips-for-todays-travelers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/10/top-tech-tips-for-todays-travelers/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:56:45 -0400 Top Tech Tips for Today’s Travelers Traveling with technology today has, simultaneously, gotten both easier and harder. On the road, you need to be resourceful and give yourself plenty of options to meet unexpected challenges. At the same time, you still want to "pack light." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell share their notes and experiences from a recent trip, offer some of their best travel tips, and make a few predictions about where traveling with technology is headed. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:47 Legal Talk Network Dennis Kennedy, dropbox, iPad, kindle, mobile gadgets, mobile technology, tom mi, travel tech no no Internet search is only half of the equation. Many times, you simply want to return to a site you had previously found. Managing bookmarks and favorites has long been a less-than-satisfying experience. Why is this simple concept so difficult in practice? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss recent developments in bookmark management, different approaches and tools you might try, and directions, like social bookmarking, in which we might be headed. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/10/mapping-your-return-to-useful-websites/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/10/mapping-your-return-to-useful-websites/ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:53:30 -0400 Mapping Your Return to Useful Websites Internet search is only half of the equation. Many times, you simply want to return to a site you had previously found. Managing bookmarks and favorites has long been a less-than-satisfying experience. Why is this simple concept so difficult in practice? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss recent developments in bookmark management, different approaches and tools you might try, and directions, like social bookmarking, in which we might be headed. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:47 Legal Talk Network bookmarking, bookmarks, dead links, delicious, disk wiping, legal technology, old tech, social bookmarking, sync no no You go to Google and find the new "instant search" feature has been turned on for you. You upgrade a program and find that all of your personalized settings have been reset to the program defaults. Facebook changes privacy settings. Twitter surprises you with a new interface. Why do technology companies seem to think that they can make these changes for us? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the idea of "presumptuous computing," the rise and implications of this phenomenon, and what you can do to keep pace and protect yourself. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/09/presumptuous-computing-but-i-didnt-ask-for-that/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/09/presumptuous-computing-but-i-didnt-ask-for-that/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:44:59 -0400 Presumptuous Computing: But I Didn't Ask for That You go to Google and find the new "instant search" feature has been turned on for you. You upgrade a program and find that all of your personalized settings have been reset to the program defaults. Facebook changes privacy settings. Twitter surprises you with a new interface. Why do technology companies seem to think that they can make these changes for us? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the idea of "presumptuous computing," the rise and implications of this phenomenon, and what you can do to keep pace and protect yourself. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:34 Legal Talk Network customization, default, facebook, instant search, online privacy, personalized settings, Privacy, twitter no no The word on the street is that associates and young partners are very unhappy with the state of technology in their law firms. The results of a new survey of associate satisfaction tells us just how unhappy associates might be. Or might not be. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell dive into the results of the 2010 American Lawyer Associates Survey, what the answers reveal about how associates view technology and technology spending at their firms, and the ramifications for firms delaying technology upgrades. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/09/does-poor-technology-equal-poor-morale/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/09/does-poor-technology-equal-poor-morale/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:21:03 -0400 Does Poor Technology Equal Poor Morale? The word on the street is that associates and young partners are very unhappy with the state of technology in their law firms. The results of a new survey of associate satisfaction tells us just how unhappy associates might be. Or might not be. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell dive into the results of the 2010 American Lawyer Associates Survey, what the answers reveal about how associates view technology and technology spending at their firms, and the ramifications for firms delaying technology upgrades. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 36:46 Legal Talk Network American Lawyer associate survey, associate satisfaction, firm budgets, Internet Tools, legal technology, Search, shadow IT no no In real estate and on the Internet today, the key is location, location, location. Facebook Places, Google Latitude and Foursquare have opened our eyes to the potential benefits and concerns of geolocation services and features. Why are we voluntarily and publicly disclosing so much personal location information today? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the growing role of geolocation services, how you might participate in and benefit from them, and how to make good choices about opting in and opting out of this brave new world. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis' co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/08/geolocation-where-everyone-knows-your-name-and-location/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/08/geolocation-where-everyone-knows-your-name-and-location/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:54:33 -0400 Geolocation: Where Everyone Knows Your Name AND Location In real estate and on the Internet today, the key is location, location, location. Facebook Places, Google Latitude and Foursquare have opened our eyes to the potential benefits and concerns of geolocation services and features. Why are we voluntarily and publicly disclosing so much personal location information today? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the growing role of geolocation services, how you might participate in and benefit from them, and how to make good choices about opting in and opting out of this brave new world. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis' co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:46 Legal Talk Network 4square, Clio, Dennis Kennedy, facebook, geolocation, Privacy, Tom Mighell, ipad no no The conventional wisdom has long been that your website, or perhaps your blog, should be at the core of your web presence. Today, your Internet presence is likely to consist of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts, and a variety of other places people can find you. Is this expansion of "presence" changing the common wisdom and bringing us to what's been called the "Siteless Web"? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the changing Internet environment, whether a website really matters anymore, and how to manage your multi-faceted presence on the Internet. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/08/the-siteless-web-presence/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/08/the-siteless-web-presence/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:21:46 -0400 The Siteless Web Presence The conventional wisdom has long been that your website, or perhaps your blog, should be at the core of your web presence. Today, your Internet presence is likely to consist of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts, and a variety of other places people can find you. Is this expansion of "presence" changing the common wisdom and bringing us to what's been called the "Siteless Web"? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the changing Internet environment, whether a website really matters anymore, and how to manage your multi-faceted presence on the Internet. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 30:07 Legal Talk Network facebook, internet presence, legal blogging, linkedin, Social media, twitter, web presence, website no no Lawyers have started to dabble in listening to and creating podcasts. Most of the emphasis we see is on how to create podcasts. However, listening regularly to podcasts can bring you a treasure trove of timely and practical information, especially if you don't have time to read everything in your "to read" stack. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer some great tips and techniques for improving your use of podcasts, making the most of your listening time, and generally opening the doors to an underused information resource. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/08/a-podcast-listeners-guide/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/08/a-podcast-listeners-guide/ Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:49:00 -0400 A Podcast Listener's Guide Lawyers have started to dabble in listening to and creating podcasts. Most of the emphasis we see is on how to create podcasts. However, listening regularly to podcasts can bring you a treasure trove of timely and practical information, especially if you don't have time to read everything in your "to read" stack. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell offer some great tips and techniques for improving your use of podcasts, making the most of your listening time, and generally opening the doors to an underused information resource. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 34:29 Legal Talk Network BBC, Clio, Dennis Kennedy, Double Speed, eBook Collection, Huffduffer, NPR, Podcast Alley, Podcast Quality, RSS analogy, Subscribing to Podcasts. iTunes, Tom Mighell no no "Do more with less" is a mantra of the day. One of the great promises of the day is that technology will organize and optimize us, as computers take over the work we don't need to do and make our lives easier. The reality feels more like a jammed email inbox, a mountain of to-do lists and technology we often fight with. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell and special guest Allison Shields, discuss the importance of improving personal productivity and the role technology, when done well, can play in optimizing your work, enhancing your productivity and simplifying your life. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/07/powering-up-your-personal-productivity/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/07/powering-up-your-personal-productivity/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:41:50 -0400 Powering Up Your Personal Productivity "Do more with less" is a mantra of the day. One of the great promises of the day is that technology will organize and optimize us, as computers take over the work we don't need to do and make our lives easier. The reality feels more like a jammed email inbox, a mountain of to-do lists and technology we often fight with. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell and special guest Allison Shields, discuss the importance of improving personal productivity and the role technology, when done well, can play in optimizing your work, enhancing your productivity and simplifying your life. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:51 Legal Talk Network Allison Shields, automation, billable hour, Clip, Dennis Kennedy, Email, multitasking, Productivity, Smartphone, sync, to-do list, Tom Mighell no no It's what you do with the technology after you get it that really matters. A hot area these days in legal technology is the use of technology for project management, especially in e-discovery. But e-discovery is not the only place we're seeing project management discussions. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the impact project management concerns will play in technology choices, the evolution of legal project management skills and practices, and the increasing role project management is already playing in the practice of law. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/07/lawyers-as-project-managers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/07/lawyers-as-project-managers/ Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:08:21 -0400 Lawyers as Project Managers It's what you do with the technology after you get it that really matters. A hot area these days in legal technology is the use of technology for project management, especially in e-discovery. But e-discovery is not the only place we're seeing project management discussions. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the impact project management concerns will play in technology choices, the evolution of legal project management skills and practices, and the increasing role project management is already playing in the practice of law. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 30:20 Legal Talk Network Clio, e-discovery, electronic discovery, Project management no no The demand for pre-orders for the new iPhone 4 knocked out the AT&T order site on the first day. It seems like someone announces a new Android phone every few days. HP recently bought Palm. And the love affair between lawyers and BlackBerries seems to be cooling off . . . maybe. There's never been a more confusing time to be looking for a smartphone. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell survey the current smartphone landscape, try to make sense of where we are and where we are going, and offer some guidance, tips and opinions on the ever-changing world of smartphones. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/06/the-summer-of-the-smartphone/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/06/the-summer-of-the-smartphone/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:15:12 -0400 The Summer of the Smartphone The demand for pre-orders for the new iPhone 4 knocked out the AT&T order site on the first day. It seems like someone announces a new Android phone every few days. HP recently bought Palm. And the love affair between lawyers and BlackBerries seems to be cooling off . . . maybe. There's never been a more confusing time to be looking for a smartphone. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell survey the current smartphone landscape, try to make sense of where we are and where we are going, and offer some guidance, tips and opinions on the ever-changing world of smartphones. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 30:09 Legal Talk Network Android, apps, blackberry, Clio, Dennis Kennedy, iphone, Palm, Smartphone, Tom Mighell no no Law firms tend to struggle with setting technology strategies. They get as far as forming technology committees, yet often give them little or no direction. Are there some simple ways to set your underlying technology strategy and keep your firm on course? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a simple approach to technology strategy based on familiar investment principles, the importance of diversification and an easy visual approach to help make things happen. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/06/simplifying-legal-technology-strategies/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/06/simplifying-legal-technology-strategies/ Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:42:31 -0400 Simplifying Legal Technology Strategies Law firms tend to struggle with setting technology strategies. They get as far as forming technology committees, yet often give them little or no direction. Are there some simple ways to set your underlying technology strategy and keep your firm on course? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss a simple approach to technology strategy based on familiar investment principles, the importance of diversification and an easy visual approach to help make things happen. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 31:24 Legal Talk Network Clio, Dennis Kennedy, diversification, Technology Diversity, Technology Strategy, Tom Mighell no no Many lawyers now find that they have much newer, and better, computers, cell phones and software at home than they have at work. And some companies are looking to cut costs by requiring their employees to purchase their own equipment. Are these trends changing the way both lawyers and their firms handle technology in the workplace? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the implications of this new kind of "digital divide" and the changes we are already starting to see. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/05/home-computers-at-work-the-new-digital-divide/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/05/home-computers-at-work-the-new-digital-divide/ Tue, 25 May 2010 12:19:15 -0400 Home Computers at Work: The New Digital Divide? Many lawyers now find that they have much newer, and better, computers, cell phones and software at home than they have at work. And some companies are looking to cut costs by requiring their employees to purchase their own equipment. Are these trends changing the way both lawyers and their firms handle technology in the workplace? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the implications of this new kind of "digital divide" and the changes we are already starting to see. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 29:47 Legal Talk Network Clio, collaboration tools, computer budget, Dennis Kennedy, digital divide, home PC, legal technology, Tom Mighell, work PC no no A number of sites, including Google Apps, Zoho, Microsoft, and others, offer a set of standard "office suite" programs – word processing, spreadsheets, presentations – in an online format. We've seen some solos and small firms experiment with using Google Apps. Now, we've learned that a 200+ employee law firm has launched a major Google Apps implementation. Are we at the beginning of a new trend? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss this new initiative, the potential impact for the legal profession and whether an online office suite might play a role in your future. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/05/outsourcing-your-office-suite/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/05/outsourcing-your-office-suite/ Tue, 11 May 2010 10:50:06 -0400 Outsourcing your Office Suite A number of sites, including Google Apps, Zoho, Microsoft, and others, offer a set of standard "office suite" programs – word processing, spreadsheets, presentations – in an online format. We've seen some solos and small firms experiment with using Google Apps. Now, we've learned that a 200+ employee law firm has launched a major Google Apps implementation. Are we at the beginning of a new trend? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss this new initiative, the potential impact for the legal profession and whether an online office suite might play a role in your future. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 32:56 Legal Talk Network Cloud Computing, Google Apps, Microsoft, Office, Office Suite, Online Office, Word Processing, Zoho no no Many people seem to be in the market for new computers or other computer hardware these days. There are more choices than ever and big changes in the market that can be confusing, especially for people who haven't been in the market for a few years. Have the traditional principles for buying computer hardware also started to change? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell cover the new hardware waterfront and offer their current hardware buyer's guide. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/04/the-2010-hardware-buyers-guide-episode/ 04A44B4A-D472-40F5-A393-0CC711FD2EC8 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:24 -0400 The 2010 Hardware Buyer's Guide Episode Many people seem to be in the market for new computers or other computer hardware these days. There are more choices than ever and big changes in the market that can be confusing, especially for people who haven't been in the market for a few years. Have the traditional principles for buying computer hardware also started to change? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell cover the new hardware waterfront and offer their current hardware buyer's guide. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 27:31 Legal Talk Network Clio, Computer, desktop, hardware, laptop, mobile gadgets, netbook, notebook, tablet, Win 7, windows no no Tim O'Reilly was one of the original definers of "Web 2.0." He's now turned his focus to the "Internet Operating System," the next step down the path from "cloud computing." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take their own look at the Internet Operating System, its implications and the mindshift it will require for lawyers and others. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/04/the-internet-operating-system/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/04/the-internet-operating-system/ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:04:16 -0400 The Internet Operating System Tim O'Reilly was one of the original definers of "Web 2.0." He's now turned his focus to the "Internet Operating System," the next step down the path from "cloud computing." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take their own look at the Internet Operating System, its implications and the mindshift it will require for lawyers and others. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 28:11 Legal Talk Network cloud, Operating System, Tim O'Reilly, Web 2.0, Clio no no In this special edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell, take their show on the road to ABA TECHSHOW 2010 in Chicago and chat with the experts about the latest in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome some very special guests including: Natalie Kelly, the Honorable Herbert B. Dixon, Jr., Rodney Dowell, Paul Unger, Ernie Svenson and Jim Calloway, to share their insight from this popular legal technology expo. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. Be sure to watch this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report video podcast! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/04/inside-aba-techshow-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/04/inside-aba-techshow-2010/ Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:25:19 -0400 Inside ABA TECHSHOW 2010 In this special edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell, take their show on the road to ABA TECHSHOW 2010 in Chicago and chat with the experts about the latest in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome some very special guests including: Natalie Kelly, the Honorable Herbert B. Dixon, Jr., Rodney Dowell, Paul Unger, Ernie Svenson and Jim Calloway, to share their insight from this popular legal technology expo. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. Be sure to watch this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report video podcast! 35:05 Legal Talk Network ABA, ABA Tech Show, ernie svenson, Herbert Dixon, Jim Calloway, legal technology, Natalie Kelly, Paul Unger, Rodney Dowell, Techshow no no From the Sedona Conference on e-discovery to the latest features of Office 2010, the hot technology topic of the day is collaboration. However, when most lawyers think of collaboration tools, their lists end after email and “track changes.” What are the real stories of collaboration technology in 2010? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of affairs in collaboration tools for lawyers and the many ways these tools can benefit your practice. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/03/smart-ways-to-work-together-in-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/03/smart-ways-to-work-together-in-2010/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:56:36 -0400 Smart Ways to Work Together in 2010 From the Sedona Conference on e-discovery to the latest features of Office 2010, the hot technology topic of the day is collaboration. However, when most lawyers think of collaboration tools, their lists end after email and “track changes.” What are the real stories of collaboration technology in 2010? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of affairs in collaboration tools for lawyers and the many ways these tools can benefit your practice. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:21 Legal Talk Network collaboration tools, Office 2010, Sedona Conference no no Hardly a day goes by without lawyers hearing that they need to be diving into social media. And many are already there - on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other platforms. Google stumbled on privacy on its launch of its new social media platform, Buzz. The privacy and security concerns in social media are very real. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a practical look at what you must understand to take control of your security and privacy, from basic account settings to smart approaches to social media common sense. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/03/social-media-common-sense/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/03/social-media-common-sense/ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:42:33 -0500 Social Media Common Sense Hardly a day goes by without lawyers hearing that they need to be diving into social media. And many are already there - on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other platforms. Google stumbled on privacy on its launch of its new social media platform, Buzz. The privacy and security concerns in social media are very real. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a practical look at what you must understand to take control of your security and privacy, from basic account settings to smart approaches to social media common sense. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 32:27 Legal Talk Network Buzz, Privacy, Social media, social networking no no Budgetary concerns have forced lawyers to take a hard look at software costs. That’s brought Open Source software onto their radar screens. The price - free - is obviously attractive, but Open Source is a completely different approach to software than lawyers expect. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell introduce the approach and philosophy of Open Source, the programs available, and when and where it might make sense for you. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/02/opening-up-to-open-source/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/02/opening-up-to-open-source/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:51:44 -0500 Opening Up to Open Source Budgetary concerns have forced lawyers to take a hard look at software costs. That’s brought Open Source software onto their radar screens. The price - free - is obviously attractive, but Open Source is a completely different approach to software than lawyers expect. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell introduce the approach and philosophy of Open Source, the programs available, and when and where it might make sense for you. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 29:37 Legal Talk Network legal software, Open Source Software no no No product launch in recent memory has commanded the attention of Apple's iPad announcement. Is the iPad a game-changer, the must-have of 2010, or just one more imperfect choice for technology users already facing too many choices? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the iPad, hype vs. reality, and what this new product might mean for lawyers who use technology. Their conclusions might surprise you. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/02/the-ipad-gadget-or-game-changer/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/02/the-ipad-gadget-or-game-changer/ Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:16:28 -0500 The iPad: Gadget or Game Changer? No product launch in recent memory has commanded the attention of Apple's iPad announcement. Is the iPad a game-changer, the must-have of 2010, or just one more imperfect choice for technology users already facing too many choices? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the iPad, hype vs. reality, and what this new product might mean for lawyers who use technology. Their conclusions might surprise you. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 33:46 Legal Talk Network iPad no no Lawyers are often considered "late adopters" of technology. While there is plenty of good evidence to support that view, you can find lawyers all across the adoption range, from early adopters to late adopters and everywhere in between. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the technology adoption continuum, the advantages and disadvantages of each category, and how you can make the best use of your technology adopter style. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/01/from-early-adopters-to-late-adopters-and-everyone-in-between/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/01/from-early-adopters-to-late-adopters-and-everyone-in-between/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:57:27 -0500 From Early Adopters to Late Adopters and Everyone In Between Lawyers are often considered "late adopters" of technology. While there is plenty of good evidence to support that view, you can find lawyers all across the adoption range, from early adopters to late adopters and everywhere in between. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the technology adoption continuum, the advantages and disadvantages of each category, and how you can make the best use of your technology adopter style. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 29:44 Legal Talk Network legal technology no no In part two of this two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell peer into the crystal ball to find the key trends and storylines to expect in legal technology in 2010. Will the economy keep a lid on significant developments? What role will Internet and mobile technologies play? What should lawyers, law firms and other legal organizations be putting into their strategic technology plans? In addition, Dennis and Tom make predictions about technology in general and legal technology in particular. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/01/looking-forward-legal-technology-in-2010/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2010/01/looking-forward-legal-technology-in-2010/ Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:04:13 -0500 Looking Forward: Legal Technology in 2010 In part two of this two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell peer into the crystal ball to find the key trends and storylines to expect in legal technology in 2010. Will the economy keep a lid on significant developments? What role will Internet and mobile technologies play? What should lawyers, law firms and other legal organizations be putting into their strategic technology plans? In addition, Dennis and Tom make predictions about technology in general and legal technology in particular. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 28:36 Legal Talk Network legal technology, mobile gadgets, predictions no no In part one of a two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look back at the most significant developments in 2009. While the economy might have been the dominant story in 2009, a number of other currents were moving in legal tech waters. From ediscovery to social media to cloud computing to collaboration, you'll get an overview of where we've been and what where we've been suggests about where we are going. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/12/looking-back-legal-technology-in-2009/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/12/looking-back-legal-technology-in-2009/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:44:26 -0500 Looking Back: Legal Technology in 2009 In part one of a two-part series on legal technology trends, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look back at the most significant developments in 2009. While the economy might have been the dominant story in 2009, a number of other currents were moving in legal tech waters. From ediscovery to social media to cloud computing to collaboration, you'll get an overview of where we've been and what where we've been suggests about where we are going. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 30:34 Legal Talk Network cloud, e-discovery, Economy, legal technology, Social media no no 2009 has been the year of the smartphone. Lawyers are moving from traditional email access with a BlackBerry to apps and mobile browsing on iPhones and other smartphones. In this episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the growing movement to mobile and its implications for the legal profession. In addition, Tom & Dennis welcome Jeremy Diviney, Co-founder, Chief Architect and Director of Operations at Bill4time, to discuss the importance of using Mobile software. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/12/going-mobile-the-rise-of-the-mobile-platform/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/12/going-mobile-the-rise-of-the-mobile-platform/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:36:02 -0500 Going Mobile: The Rise of the Mobile Platform 2009 has been the year of the smartphone. Lawyers are moving from traditional email access with a BlackBerry to apps and mobile browsing on iPhones and other smartphones. In this episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the growing movement to mobile and its implications for the legal profession. In addition, Tom & Dennis welcome Jeremy Diviney, Co-founder, Chief Architect and Director of Operations at Bill4time, to discuss the importance of using Mobile software. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 27:49 Legal Talk Network blackberry, iphone, Jeremy Diviney, legal software, mobile gadgets, Smartphone no no We're at the time of year where everyone likes to make and share lists. Some new types of Internet tools let lawyers share useful lists of information in easier and more powerful ways. In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss why Twitter Lists, bookmark lists, OPML lists and other sharable lists should be making their way onto your list soon. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/11/making-a-list-and-sharing-it-too/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/11/making-a-list-and-sharing-it-too/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:13 -0500 Making a List and Sharing it Too We're at the time of year where everyone likes to make and share lists. Some new types of Internet tools let lawyers share useful lists of information in easier and more powerful ways. In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss why Twitter Lists, bookmark lists, OPML lists and other sharable lists should be making their way onto your list soon. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 28:40 Legal Talk Network bookmarks, Internet Tools, Lists, OPML, twitter no no The recent release of Windows 7 hopefully ushers in a new era of peace and stability to the world of PC operating systems. But should lawyers rush out to upgrade now? In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss some of the new features in Windows 7, whether upgrading is the right move, and precautions to take before moving to the new operating system. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/11/is-windows-7-coming-to-your-computer/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/11/is-windows-7-coming-to-your-computer/ Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:02:22 -0500 Is Windows 7 Coming to Your Computer? The recent release of Windows 7 hopefully ushers in a new era of peace and stability to the world of PC operating systems. But should lawyers rush out to upgrade now? In this new episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss some of the new features in Windows 7, whether upgrading is the right move, and precautions to take before moving to the new operating system. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:14 Legal Talk Network Win 7, Windows, Operating System, OS no no Will lawyers ever move past the ever-present legal pad as their most trusted tool for practicing law? Tablet PCs have been around for quite a while, but lawyers are now using iPhones, iPod Touches and other devices with touch screens. Are the days of the paper legal pad numbered? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss whether lawyers will ever embrace touch technologies. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/10/the-electronic-legal-pad-and-the-post-paper-practice-of-law/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/10/the-electronic-legal-pad-and-the-post-paper-practice-of-law/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:41:07 -0400 The Electronic Legal Pad and the Post-Paper Practice of Law Will lawyers ever move past the ever-present legal pad as their most trusted tool for practicing law? Tablet PCs have been around for quite a while, but lawyers are now using iPhones, iPod Touches and other devices with touch screens. Are the days of the paper legal pad numbered? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss whether lawyers will ever embrace touch technologies. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 27:47 Legal Talk Network iphone, tablets, touch technology no no Depending on where you look, lawyers are likely to read or hear that social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, et al.) are either a tremendous waste of time fraught with ethical dangers or an essential tool for communication and a necessary part of every lawyer's Internet presence. Are you falling behind or falling off the cliff? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take a fresh look at social media for lawyers and try to sort through the various claims, draw a few conclusions and provide some practical pointers. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/10/bulls-and-bears-lawyers-using-social-media/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/10/bulls-and-bears-lawyers-using-social-media/ Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:21:52 -0400 Bulls and Bears: Lawyers Using Social Media Depending on where you look, lawyers are likely to read or hear that social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, et al.) are either a tremendous waste of time fraught with ethical dangers or an essential tool for communication and a necessary part of every lawyer's Internet presence. Are you falling behind or falling off the cliff? In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take a fresh look at social media for lawyers and try to sort through the various claims, draw a few conclusions and provide some practical pointers. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 28:02 Legal Talk Network ethical issues, facebook, linkedin, Social media, social networking, twitter no no Most discussion of the use of technology by law firms tends to be anecdotal. That’s why the annual release of the InsideLegal/ILTA Member Technology Purchasing Survey is welcome news for those looking for the numbers on which to base decisions and spot trends. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will dig into the survey and draw a few conclusions of their own. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/09/law-firms-and-legal-technology-trends-and-challenges/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/09/law-firms-and-legal-technology-trends-and-challenges/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:22:50 -0400 Law Firms and Legal Technology: Trends and Challenges Most discussion of the use of technology by law firms tends to be anecdotal. That’s why the annual release of the InsideLegal/ILTA Member Technology Purchasing Survey is welcome news for those looking for the numbers on which to base decisions and spot trends. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will dig into the survey and draw a few conclusions of their own. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 25:19 Legal Talk Network ILTA, ILTA Member Technology Purchasing Survey, InsideLegal, legal technology no no Are you suffering from information overload? Soon you could be inundated by instantaneous updates and some are calling the next-generation Internet the "real-time web." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take you on a guided tour of this new stage in web evolution and discuss its implications for lawyers and others already overburdened with flow of information. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/09/real-about-the-real-time-web/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/09/real-about-the-real-time-web/ Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:40:16 -0400 Real About the Real-time Web? Are you suffering from information overload? Soon you could be inundated by instantaneous updates and some are calling the next-generation Internet the "real-time web." In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell will take you on a guided tour of this new stage in web evolution and discuss its implications for lawyers and others already overburdened with flow of information. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 25:51 Legal Talk Network instant information, real-time, web evolution no no Have all of your posts, comments and mentions on the Internet, especially in social media, become the dreaded "permanent record?" Is what people see in Google about you what you want them to"know" about you? As lawyers participate in social media - Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, just to name a few - there's a growing sense that Internet presence is becoming online reputation. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell look at this important new phenomenon and suggest practical ways that you can find and manage your online reputation, while avoiding the most common pitfalls. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/08/online-reputation-management/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/08/online-reputation-management/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:41:30 -0400 Online Reputation Management Have all of your posts, comments and mentions on the Internet, especially in social media, become the dreaded "permanent record?" Is what people see in Google about you what you want them to"know" about you? As lawyers participate in social media - Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, just to name a few - there's a growing sense that Internet presence is becoming online reputation. In this episode, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell look at this important new phenomenon and suggest practical ways that you can find and manage your online reputation, while avoiding the most common pitfalls. 26:01 Legal Talk Network facebook, linkedin, reputation, Social media, twitter no no On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of legal blogging on the Internet and share with you what is new in the blawgosphere. In the "Stuff We've Been Talking About Ourselves" segment, Dennis & Tom will look at the "mobile platform" and how to make your site more mobile-friendly. In Parting Shots, Dennis and Tom leave you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/08/the-state-of-the-blawgosphere/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/08/the-state-of-the-blawgosphere/ Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:20:46 -0400 The State of the Blawgosphere On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss the current state of legal blogging on the Internet and share with you what is new in the blawgosphere. In the "Stuff We've Been Talking About Ourselves" segment, Dennis & Tom will look at the "mobile platform" and how to make your site more mobile-friendly. In Parting Shots, Dennis and Tom leave you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 29:12 Legal Talk Network Blawg, blogging, legal blogging, mobile gadgets no no As the way we use and respond to email has evolved, has traditional email “etiquette” changed too? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the "Email Golden Rule" and come up with some new guidelines to improve your email experience, and the experience of anyone who receives a message from you. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/07/email-etiquette-2-0/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/07/email-etiquette-2-0/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:02:54 -0400 Email Etiquette 2.0 As the way we use and respond to email has evolved, has traditional email “etiquette” changed too? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the "Email Golden Rule" and come up with some new guidelines to improve your email experience, and the experience of anyone who receives a message from you. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:30 Legal Talk Network acronyms, blackberry, Email, iphone, Smartphone, walled garden no no Twitter, Facebook, blogging? Hardly a day goes by without someone proclaiming that a technology is "dead." On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what technologies to stick with, what to abandon and how you can determine which are best for your law firm. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/07/what-technology-is-dead-today/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/07/what-technology-is-dead-today/ Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:06:32 -0400 What Technology is Dead Today? Twitter, Facebook, blogging? Hardly a day goes by without someone proclaiming that a technology is "dead." On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell talk about what technologies to stick with, what to abandon and how you can determine which are best for your law firm. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:02 Legal Talk Network no no Do the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre have what it takes to topple Blackberry as a lawyer's smartphone? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at all three devices - hardware, software, functionalities and services - to compare. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer an audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/lawyers-and-smartphones/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/lawyers-and-smartphones/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:10:24 -0400 Lawyers and Smartphones Do the iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre have what it takes to topple Blackberry as a lawyer's smartphone? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at all three devices - hardware, software, functionalities and services - to compare. In the Q & A segment, Dennis and Tom will answer an audience questions and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 24:50 Legal Talk Network blackberry, iphone, Palm Pre, Smartphone no no On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss search, the new Wolfram Alpha"computational engine," the future of search on the Internet, and how it may apply to lawyers. In a brand new segment "Stuff That Dennis and Tom Are Talking About," Dennis and Tom will take an in-depth look at FriendFeed. Dennis and Tom will wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/the-future-of-search/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/06/the-future-of-search/ Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:31:12 -0400 The Future of Search On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss search, the new Wolfram Alpha"computational engine," the future of search on the Internet, and how it may apply to lawyers. In a brand new segment "Stuff That Dennis and Tom Are Talking About," Dennis and Tom will take an in-depth look at FriendFeed. Dennis and Tom will wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:48 Legal Talk Network FriendFeed, Search, Wolfram Alpha, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell no no How do people learn to use new technology -- and is it different for lawyers and legal technology? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, discuss how to break it down so it isn't overwhelming. Learn where the best resources about technology are and how e-Discovery comes into play for your law practice. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom and Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/learn-to-use-new-technology/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/learn-to-use-new-technology/ Tue, 26 May 2009 14:57:36 -0400 Learn to use NEW Technology How do people learn to use new technology -- and is it different for lawyers & legal technology? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, discuss how to break it down so it isn't overwhelming. Learn where the best resources about technology are and how e-Discovery comes into play for your law practice. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 22:44 Legal Talk Network Adriana Linares, Dennis Kennedy, e-discovery, Tom Mighell no no Are the Kindle DX and the iPad leading us to Legal Pad 2.0? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, will discuss how the new Kindle DX and the current Kindle might be used by lawyers and law students, explore related products like the iPad and question whether we are headed to an all electronic legal pad. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take questions from their growing audience and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/kindle-me-this/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/05/kindle-me-this/ Mon, 11 May 2009 17:32:08 -0400 Kindle Me This Are the Kindle DX and the iPad leading us to Legal Pad 2.0? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell and Adriana Linares, will discuss how the new Kindle DX and the current Kindle might be used by lawyers and law students, explore related products like the iPad and question whether we are headed to an all electronic legal pad. Dennis, Tom and Adriana will also take questions from their growing audience and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. 26:02 Legal Talk Network 2.0, Adriana Linares, Dennis Kennedy, iPad, Kindle DX, Legal Pad, Tom Mighell no no PowerPoint - can't live with it, can't live without it. So how best to make the most of PowerPoint? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the personal evolution of use of PowerPoint and offer their best ideas and tips for using PowerPoint. Dennis and Tom will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/has-powerpoint-killed-the-presentation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/has-powerpoint-killed-the-presentation/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:51:15 -0400 Has PowerPoint Killed the Presentation? PowerPoint - can't live with it, can't live without it. So how best to make the most of PowerPoint? On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell take a look at the personal evolution of use of PowerPoint and offer their best ideas and tips for using PowerPoint. Dennis and Tom will also take audience questions from the mailbag and wrap up with Parting Shots, leaving you with lasting tips and observations. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. 26:06 Legal Talk Network Dennis Kennedy, PowerPoint, Tom Mighell no no On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares will be talking all things ABA TECHSHOW! They will take a look at Susskind's presentation, the social side of TECHSHOW and how Twitter is a game-changer for attending conferences in general. In the Parting Shots segment, Dennis, Tom & Adriana will leave you with that one hot tip, website, or observation you can use after the show. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/aba-techshow-in-review/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/04/aba-techshow-in-review/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:30:38 -0400 ABA TECHSHOW in Review On this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares will be talking all things ABA TECHSHOW! They will take a look at Susskind's presentation, the social side of TECHSHOW and how Twitter is a game-changer for attending conferences in general. In the Parting Shots segment, Dennis, Tom & Adriana will leave you with that one hot tip, website, or observation you can use after the show. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. 27:03 Legal Talk Network ABA, ABA Tech Show, Adriana Linares, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, twitter no no Technology can help you manage your law practice OR make you want to throw the computer or mobile device of choice out the window! Who better to talk about legal technology than three of the top legal technologists anywhere…and they speak YOUR language! Announcing (drum roll please) co-hosts and big-name legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares in this inaugural edition of the Kennedy- Mighell Report on Legal Talk Network! Insight, opinion, and maybe even a dose of advice about all the legal technology necessities and choices. On this edition: Economic reality check and the impact on legal technology for lawyers - the hard but helpful facts. Time’s up for computer illiterate lawyers - find out why! And too much stuff to search for discovery, case law, etc - what to do? Also hear their Parting Shots in the podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, "The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration." http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/03/reality-check-the-impact-of-legal-technology-for-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/kennedy-mighell-report/2009/03/reality-check-the-impact-of-legal-technology-for-lawyers/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:43:42 -0400 Reality Check: The Impact of Legal Technology for Lawyers Technology can help you manage your law practice OR make you want to throw the computer or mobile device of choice out the window! Who better to talk about legal technology than three of the top legal technologists anywhere…and they speak YOUR language! Announcing (drum roll please) co-hosts and big-name legal bloggers, Dennis Kennedy, Tom Mighell, and Adriana Linares in this inaugural edition of the Kennedy- Mighell Report on Legal Talk Network! Insight, opinion, and maybe even a dose of advice about all the legal technology necessities and choices. On this edition: Economic reality check and the impact on legal technology for lawyers - the hard but helpful facts. Time’s up for computer illiterate lawyers - find out why! And too much stuff to search for discovery, case law, etc - what to do? Also hear their Parting Shots in the podcast. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis’ co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration. 25:57 Legal Talk Network Planning for Legal Technology in a Recession, TREC Legal Trac, Twitter Search, ABA TECHSHOW BUZZ. no no