June 2016

Practice Management

Mac Notes: iPad Pro Redux

Jeffrey Allen

A while back I wrote about the iPad Pro, acknowledging its strengths, but giving it a somewhat mixed review. I am going to do another analysis of the iPad Pro, but this time, my conclusions will prove much more positive.

Practice Management

TAPAs: Building Strong Passwords to Protect Your Information

Jeffrey Allen and Ashley Hallene

Technology news and tips to help you become more efficient and effective. This month’s column will help you build and manage strong passwords to better secure your and your client's information.

Practice Management

Product Note: Tudia Klip for iOS Devices

Nicole Black

It’s happened to just about everyone: the end of your iOS device charging cable becomes frayed and unusable.

Practice Management

Find Who Knows What in Your Firm and Gain a Competitive Edge

Ariadne Montare

An effective knowledge management tool that will benefit attorneys and firms alike is a system for tracking a law firm’s greatest assets-the professional knowledge, the know-how and talents of its attorneys.

Practice Management

Analytics for Beginners: What Every Attorney Needs to Know

Andrea Beckman

While technology-assisted review (TAR) has become a center of discussion in litigation and a common practice for handling large and daunting cases, less “buzzworthy” analytics tools are often overlooked and underrated—despite the big results they can yield.

Practice Management

Ninth Circuit Okays Simultaneous Claims for Retirement Benefits and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Under ERISA

Matthew B. Butler

As the baby boomer generation continues to retire, ERISA claims are a focus of the U.S. Supreme Court and at the forefront of federal circuit court opinions.

Practice Management

Why a Solo/Small Firm Lawyer Needs Disability Insurance, Part 1

Andrea Galvez

Operating as a self-sufficient attorney has some risks, one of which is this: What happens if you become sick or injured and can’t work for several months . . . or years?

Practice Management

Federal Laws Affecting Closings, Part 1

Kathleen J. Hopkins and Evan L. Loeffler

Several federal Laws affect real estate closings.

Practice Management

Federal Tax Procedures for Attorneys: Examination, Part 1

W. Patrick Cantrell

In the event of an audit, a client justifiably expects his or her representative to be able to defend positions taken on tax returns. Thus a certified public accountant (CPA) or lawyer should be reasonably conversant with the intricacies and pitfalls of handling a tax audit.

Practice Management

Letters for Litigators

Daniel I. Small and Robin Page West

Simplify and expedite the effort to produce quality communications pertaining to your next litigation case with helpful, modifiable form letters.

Solo Practice

GPSolo Magazine

Devoted to themes of critical importance to your practice. Each issue contains articles exploring a particular topic of interest to solos, small firms, and general practice.

SoloSez®

SoloSez® is the internet discussion forum for solos and small firm lawyers. As the ABA's most active email discussion list, SoloSez® features approximately 800 solo and small firm e-mail subscribers discussing everything from tech tips and legal opinions to what to wear to court. Anyone can join, even those who aren't ABA members.