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February 23, 2021 Article
Securing Wi-Fi at Home
Overview To create a secure home network, you need to start by securing your Wi-Fi access point (sometimes called a Read More
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February 22, 2021 CLEPodcast
Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal system links all of the 20 judicial circuit courts, the 5 District Courts of Appeal Read More
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February 19, 2021 CLEVideo
The Human Aspect of Cybersecurity: Cautionary Tales to Mitigate Risk – Social Engineering
Course Number 4475 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology. Description Today’s technological Read More
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February 16, 2021 Article
Ransomware
What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that is designed to hold your files or computer Read More
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February 9, 2021 Article
Virtual Conferencing Safely and Securely
What is Virtual Conferencing? With so many of us now working from home, you are most likely finding yourself remotely Read More
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February 3, 2021 CLEVideo
Virtual Meetings and Ephemeral Messages — Thinking about Preservation, Discovery, and Sanctions for Loss
Course Number 4473 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology. Description The pandemic Read More
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February 2, 2021 Article
Password Managers
Overview One of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is to use a unique, strong password Read More
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January 29, 2021 Article
Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings [Guest Post]
We thank Michael J. Molenda, ME, JD., Member of The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Technology for this guest post. Read More
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January 29, 2021 CLEVideo
Office 365: The Ultimate Crash Course for Lawyers
Course Number 4436 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology. Description Office 365 Read More
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January 25, 2021 CLEPodcast
Court Reporting: An Attorney’s Guide
Many of our listeners are new, solo, or small firm attorneys, so we like to explore and demystify as many Read More
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January 19, 2021 Article
5 Cybersecurity tips to Help Keep Your Client’s Data Safe [Guest Post]
We thank Carlos Baradat, The Baradat Group, LLC for this guest post. Most law firms employ some sort of security Read More
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January 19, 2021 Article
Top Tips to Securely Using Social Media
Overview Social media sites, such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, are amazing resources, allowing you to meet, interact, Read More
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January 12, 2021 Article
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Overview You may find yourself needing to use public Wi-Fi for Internet access when you are away from home, such Read More
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January 4, 2021 Article
Securely Disposing of Your Mobile Device
Overview Mobile devices, such as smartphones, smart watches, and tablets, continue to advance and innovate at an astonishing rate. As Read More
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December 28, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Greatest Hits of 2020: Rules, Ethics Opinions, Recommendations, Member Benefits, & More!
2020 has been an unprecedented time of change for everyone and needless to say, there is a lot to talk Read More
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December 15, 2020 Article
Creating a Cyber Secure Home
Overview In the past, building a home network was nothing more than installing a wireless router and several computers. Today, Read More
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December 1, 2020 Article
Am I Hacked?
Overview Just like driving a car, sooner or later you may have an accident no matter how secure you are. Read More
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November 24, 2020 Article
Personalized Scams
Overview Cyber criminals continue to come up with new and creative ways to fool people. A new type of scam Read More
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November 17, 2020 CLEVideo
Using Skilled Interpreters
Course Number 4271 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit. Description Learn how many language certifications exist in Read More
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November 13, 2020 CLEVideo
Embracing E-Signature & Secure Document Sharing with Ethics in Mind
Course Number 4313 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology and 1.0 hours Read More
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November 10, 2020 Article
Stop That Phish
Overview Email and messaging services (such as Skype, Twitter, or Snapchat) are one of the primary ways we communicate. We Read More
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October 26, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Future of Florida Law, Episode 1, Video Conferencing
The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced practitioners to quickly adopt new technologies, such as video conferencing. But there are serious privacy Read More
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October 19, 2020 Article
Law Firm Computer System Security [Guest Post]
We thank Michael J. Molenda, ME, JD., Member of The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Technology for this guest post. Read More
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October 16, 2020 Article
Creating A Strong and Stable Home Network
Thanks to COVID-19, there are thousands of attorneys and their support team working full-time from their homes. Obviously, they can Read More
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October 7, 2020 Article
What’s the Big Deal About Blockchain?
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Florida Bar News for this Read More
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October 7, 2020 Article
Blockchain & Fintech Podcast Episodes
Check out these episodes of The Florida Bar’s LegalFuel Podcast: Blockchain and its Role in Litigation Today and Tomorrow Zachary Read More
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October 7, 2020 ArticleDocument
Blockchain Use Cases Across 55 Big Industries
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of the Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Business Law Section Read More
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October 7, 2020 ArticleDocument
US HOR Blockchain Legislation Summary Review
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of the Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Business Law Section Read More
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October 7, 2020 ArticleDocument
Wyoming Blockchain Legislation Summary Review
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of the Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Business Law Section Read More
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September 29, 2020 Article
Securing Your Mobile Devices
Your mobile devices are an amazing and easy way to communicate with friends, shop or bank online, watch movies, play Read More
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September 8, 2020 Article
Yes, You Are a Target
Overview Many people mistakenly believe they are not a target for cyber attackers: that they, their systems, or accounts do Read More
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September 1, 2020 Article
The Power of Updating
Overview You may not realize it but cyber attackers are constantly looking for and finding new vulnerabilities and weaknesses in Read More
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August 5, 2020 CLEVideo
Securing Your Mobility – How to Ethically Protect Information You Carry on Your Mobile Devices
Course Number 4078 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Ethics CLE Credit and Read More
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August 4, 2020 Article
NSA: Working from Home? Select and Use Collaboration Services More Securely
Photo by: NSA | VIRIN: 200423-D-IM742-2001.JPG FORT MEADE, Md., April 24, 2020 — (Info sheet updated June 4, 2020) Because of COVID-19, many U.S. Read More
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July 15, 2020 CLEVideo
Conducting Depositions Online – What You Need to Know
Course Number 4076 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hours of Technology Description Are you Read More
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June 25, 2020 Article
Stop Important Emails from Going to Spam
How to Whitelist Emails or Domains in Your Email Client By: Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor Our department here Read More
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June 22, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Science of Working From Home
The Florida Bar Podcast welcomes Judge Robert Hilliard, Rebecca Bandy, and Jack Newton to explore their perspectives on the legal Read More
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June 20, 2020 CLEVideo
Consumer Law Meets Cyber Law: Emerging Consumer Protection Issues in Light of Digital Innovation and Technology Advancements
Course Number 3363 CLE Approved for 4.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 4.0 hours of Technology Description Digital innovation Read More
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June 17, 2020 Article
Selected Data Privacy Laws Outline
As attorneys we understand the concept of trust, whether it is appropriately maintaining clients’ funds in a trust account or Read More
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June 17, 2020 Article
Quick Start Guide to Data Privacy Laws
The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology developed this Quick Start Guide to Data Privacy Laws to answer basic questions Read More
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June 16, 2020 CLEVideo
How to Increase Profits and Sanity by Running a Lean Law Firm
Course Number 3368 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 0.5 hours of Technology Description It’s difficult Read More
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June 15, 2020 CLEVideo
Technology and the Legal Profession | A Fireside Chat with Jack Newton
Course Number 3370 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hours of Technology Description John Stewart, Read More
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May 26, 2020 CLEVideo
Making Legal Research Profitable for your Firm During COVID-19
Course Number 3976 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hours of Technology Description Given the Read More
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April 24, 2020 Article
FYI: How to Zoom (Securely)
By: Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor Jump to: Guidance: How to Keep Uninvited Guests Out of Your Zoom Event Read More
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April 21, 2020 CLEVideo
Keep Calm and Lawyer On – Top Tools and Resources for Remote Work
Course Number 3928 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology Description Presenters: Mark Read More
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April 13, 2020 CLEVideo
Tools Legal Professionals Need When Working From Home
Course Number 3907 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hours of Technology. Description As more Read More
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March 27, 2020 CLEVideo
How to Safely Transition to New Legal Software
Course Number 3875 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Are you Read More
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March 24, 2020 CLEPodcast
Electronic File Management 101
John Montaña answers common questions about law firm data storage in an increasingly digital practice. The ever-evolving role of technology Read More
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March 19, 2020 Article
Cybersecurity Concerns of Remote Work
Guest Post by: William Gamble, Member, The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Technology While there are many businesses negatively impacted by Read More
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March 10, 2020 Article
Making Passwords Simple
Overview You are often told your passwords are key to protecting your accounts (which is true!), but rarely are you Read More
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March 5, 2020 Article
Frauds Targeting Attorney Trust Accounts
The Practice Resource Center continues to receive reports of frauds targeting attorney trust accounts. The three most prevalent types of Read More
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March 3, 2020 Article
Scamming You Through Social Media
Overview Many of us have received phishing email, either at work or home. These emails look legitimate, such as from Read More
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February 24, 2020 CLEVideo
How to Boost Revenues and Client Satisfaction with Online Payments
Course Number 3841 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description There’s a Read More
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February 18, 2020 Article
Passphrases
Background Passwords are something you use almost every day, from accessing your email or banking online to purchasing goods or Read More
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February 11, 2020 Article
Lock Down Your Login
The process of authentication, or proving who you are, is key to protecting your information, such as your email, social Read More
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January 30, 2020 Article
Competency in Maintaining Trust Account Records
Guest Post by: Renee E. Thompson, The Florida Bar Board of Governors, Fifth Circuit Representative Lawyers who are otherwise dedicated Read More
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January 21, 2020 Article
Staying Secure on the Road
We want you to be able to make the most of technology at all times, including when you travel. In Read More
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January 14, 2020 Article
Smart Home Devices
What are Smart Home Devices? Traditionally only a few of your devices at home could connect to the Internet, such Read More
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December 27, 2019 Article
Practice Tips: You Can Customize E-Filing to Fit Your Practice and Preferences
We thank The Florida Bar News for this guest post. Virtually every Florida lawyer must now submit documents and related Read More
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December 27, 2019 Article
Seven Things Every Litigator Must Know About Metadata
Seven Things Every Litigator Should Must Know About Metadata By Christian E. Dodd on behalf of the Electronic Discovery and Read More
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December 23, 2019 Article
3 Baby Steps to Organize Your Systems and Procedures [Guest Post]
We thank Aaron Street from the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. Your firm is moving fast and you’re doing Read More
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November 17, 2019 Article
Things You Should Know About Free Email & File Sharing Cloud Services
By: Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology has annotated The Legal Cloud Computing Read More
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October 4, 2019 CLEVideo
How to Work Remotely and Still Run a Successful Law Firm
Course Number 3690 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Working remote Read More
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September 24, 2019 Article
Stop That Malware
You probably have heard of terms such as virus, Trojan, ransomware, or rootkit when people talk about cyber security. These Read More
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September 5, 2019 CLEVideo
Tech Essentials for the Modern Lawyer
Course Number 3648 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description “Big Brother” Read More
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August 29, 2019 CLEPodcast
What Your Law Firm Administrator Should Know to Run Your Firm: Benefits of ALA
Debra Elsbury discusses the importance of utilizing the skills of a legal administrator to boost the success of your law firm. Read More
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August 23, 2019 CLEVideo
Law Practice Management and Technology for Today and Beyond
Course Number 3214 CLE Approved for 4 hours of General CLE Credit, 1 hour of Ethics, and 4 hours of Read More
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August 23, 2019 CLEVideo
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Lawyers
Course Number 3213 CLE Approved for 3 hours of General CLE Credit, 2 hours of Ethics, and 3 hours of Read More
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August 6, 2019 Article
Securely Using Mobile Apps
Mobile devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and watches, have become one of the primary technologies we use in both our Read More
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July 22, 2019 CLEVideo
The Ethics of Communicating with Clients Via Text Messages
Course Number 3596 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 1 hour of Ethics, and 1 hour of Read More
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July 22, 2019 CLEVideo
Demystifying Cybersecurity for Law Firms
Course Number 3543 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Cybersecurity is Read More
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July 16, 2019 Article
Backup & Recovery
If you use a computer or mobile device long enough, sooner or later something will go wrong, resulting in you Read More
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April 26, 2019 CLEVideo
A 12-Month Plan for Going Paperless
Course Number 3330 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Going paperless: Read More
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April 2, 2019 Article
Phone Call Attacks & Scams
Overview When you think of cyber criminals, you probably think of an evil mastermind sitting behind a computer launching sophisticated Read More
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March 25, 2019 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Making the Jump: A Step-By-Step Guide On How to Launch Your Law Firm
Course Number 3248 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Ethics, and 0.5 hours of Read More
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March 8, 2019 CLEVideo
Are You Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps to Reduce Interruptions & Chores and Run a Highly Productive Law Firm
Course Number 3288 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Presented by: Read More
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February 19, 2019 Article
Helping Others Secure Themselves
Many of us feel comfortable with technology, to include how to use it safely and securely. However, other coworkers, friends Read More
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February 12, 2019 Article
Email Oops, and How to Avoid Them
Overview Email is still one of the primary ways we communicate, both in our personal and professional lives. However, we Read More
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January 29, 2019 Article
Search Yourself Online
Overview You most likely have heard how important it is to protect your privacy and the information you share online. Read More
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January 25, 2019 CLEVideo
Technology Ethics for Attorneys
Course Number 3239 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 1 hour of Technology, and 1 hour of Read More
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November 27, 2018 Article
I’m Hacked, Now What?
We know you care about protecting your computer and mobile devices and take steps to secure them. However, no matter Read More
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November 20, 2018 Article
Social Engineering
A common misconception most people have about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to Read More
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November 13, 2018 Article
Using The Cloud Securely
“The Cloud” can mean different things to different people, but usually means using a service provider on the Internet to Read More
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November 6, 2018 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Cybersecurity for the Everyday Lawyer
COURSE NUMBER 3128 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology CLE credit and Read More
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November 6, 2018 Podcast
What Lawyers Need to Know about Cybersecurity
Lawyers are in the business of holding sensitive and personal information, so they are prime targets for data breaches. Do Read More
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September 24, 2018 Article
Law Firm SEO in 2018 [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. When it comes to search engines, it’s important to know where Read More
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September 14, 2018 CLEVideo
Preparing Your Law Firm for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
COURSE NUMBER 3143 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and .5 hours of Technology. DESCRIPTION Lawyers can’t Read More
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August 27, 2018 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: How to Grow Your Practice and Career with Social Media
COURSE NUMBER 3093 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE credit and Read More
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August 20, 2018 Article
The Mobile Law Office
Guest post by Lawyerist.com In this fast-paced world, working from anywhere is happening almost automatically. Our email and the productivity Read More
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August 14, 2018 Article
The Paperless Law Office [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. Though many law firms are still considering going paperless, the idea Read More
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August 2, 2018 CLEVideo
The Next Frontier: Florida’s e-Courts – Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE credit including 3.0 hours of Technology CLE credit. Course Read More
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July 27, 2018 CLEVideo
Emerging Technology and Transformation in the Practice of Law in the Digital Age
This course has been approved for 4.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 4.0 hours of Technology CLE Credit and Read More
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July 27, 2018 CLEVideo
Organize Your Busy Firm (and Your Life!) With Calendaring Best Practices
COURSE NUMBER 3096 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. SPEAKER Read More
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July 26, 2018 CLEVideo
The Impact of Blockchain Technologies: from Cryptocurrencies to Smart Contracts
Course #2851: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 3.0 hours of Technology CLE Read More
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July 25, 2018 Article
E-Filing Resources for Florida Lawyers
E-Filing is a way to electronically transmit legal documents from an attorney or even a self-represented litigant to a court. Read More
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July 10, 2018 Article
Improve Your Microsoft Outlook Skills
Guest post by Lawyerist.com If your law firm uses Microsoft Office for daily business, odds suggest that Outlook is your Read More
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July 10, 2018
Improve Your Microsoft Word Skills
Guest post by Lawyerist.com Your law firm probably uses Microsoft Word every single day for critical business work. And while Read More
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June 28, 2018 Article
Computer Virus and Malware Protection
The potential damage caused by computer malware, viruses and worms, should be considered by all attorneys in implementing an information Read More
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June 28, 2018 Article
Public Wi-Fi
With the prevalence of mobile device use and on-the-go communications, attorneys must be aware of the security challenges associated with Read More
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June 14, 2018 Article
Cloud Back Up Services
Cloud backup services create a copy of the files stored on your computer so that they can be recovered in Read More
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June 14, 2018 Article
Due Diligence Considerations for Lawyers Evaluating Cloud Computing Service Providers
The Legal Cloud Computing Association (LCCA) has developed standards for lawyers to consider when conducting due diligence of a cloud service provider Read More
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May 24, 2018 Article
Scam Artists May Use Your Social Media to Make Their Emails More Convincing
Scam Artists May Use Your Social Media to Make Their Emails More Convincing. Remain Skeptical About Any Unsolicited Emails. Scam Read More
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May 24, 2018 Article
Only Use Trusted Wi-Fi Networks
Only Use Trusted Wi-Fi Networks When Connecting to the Internet. Using a public Wi-Fi network not only puts your devices Read More
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May 22, 2018 Article
Social Media Applications Could Contain Malware
Social Media Applications Could Contain Malware or Trojan Horses. Avoid Installing Unnecessary 3rd Party Apps, and Restrict Your Sharing Settings. Read More
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May 21, 2018 Article
Keep Sensitive Data Secure
With major data breaches being reported all too frequently, organizations are now placing increased emphasis on the security of personal, Read More
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May 20, 2018 CLEVideo
Running a Better Law Firm Using Project Management
Managing your firm’s cases can be overwhelming, especially during times of growth and high-performance.
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May 18, 2018 Article
Practice Management Basics
So now that you have a law firm, how do you stay organized and best accomplish your clients’ goals? How Read More
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May 17, 2018 Article
Safeguard Your Data
Safeguarding your business and personal data has never been more difficult or more important. How do you safeguard sensitive/confidential data? Read More
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May 16, 2018 Article
Multi-Factor and Two-Step Authentication
Want to better protect your information? Below are two types of authentication that can help safeguard your data and identity. Read More
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May 14, 2018 Article
Myth – Cybersecurity Is Only a Concern if I Use Windows
Cyber-criminals can (and do) take advantage of vulnerabilities on every operating system, including Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, and distributions of Read More
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May 11, 2018 Article
Surf Safe on the Internet
It’s important to verify the sites you visit on the Internet. A certain amount of information (such as your IP Read More
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May 10, 2018 Article
Common Security Myth – I Don’t Have Anything a Hacker Would Want
Yes, you do. Hackers want to control your PC to send spam, distribute malware, or help launch a denial of Read More
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May 9, 2018 Article
Common Microsoft Word Formatting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Microsoft Word is invaluable for lawyers, but it also comes with a lot of quirks. Fortunately, for many common annoyances Read More
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May 9, 2018 Article
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Can Help Keep Client Data Safe
Guest post by Lawyerist.comModern lawyers don’t just work in an office—they work from everywhere: their home, a client’s office, a coffee Read More
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May 9, 2018 CLEVideo
How to Manage Your Email Using Technology – and Get Your Time and Sanity Back
Managing email is easy when you have a clear set of boundaries and rules, and when you can “train” your inbox to do most of the sorting for you
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May 9, 2018 Article
Scan Your Computer
After you have installed an anti-virus and/or anti-spyware package, you should scan your entire computer periodically. If your anti-virus package Read More
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May 8, 2018 CLEVideo
Working in the Cloud
Working in the Cloud: It’s the Latest, It’s the Greatest, or Is It? This seminar is intended as a cloud computing primer for lawyers.
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May 8, 2018 CLEVideo
Electronic Discovery in Florida State Court
Approved for continuing legal education credit in the following area(s): 3.0 General CLE Credits, 1.0 Ethics CLE Credit, 3.0 Technology Read More
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May 8, 2018 Article
Know How to Spot Fake Software
We’ve all seen the pop-up windows telling us that our computer is infected with a virus or other malware. Don’t Read More
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May 7, 2018 Article
Beware Phishing Email With Subject: “IMPORTANT: Updates and Changes to our Member Roster”
A new phishing scam sends members of The Florida Bar an email pretending to be a request to update their Read More
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May 4, 2018 Article
Scan Your Email Messages With Antivirus Software
Viruses often infect your computer via instant messages and email attachments, especially when the attachment is an executable file. Enable Read More
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May 3, 2018 Article
Be Cautious of Cyber-Criminals
The term “cybercrime” is usually referred to as any criminal offense committed against or with the use of a computer Read More
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May 2, 2018 Article
Hardcopy and Electronic Data Must Be Disposed Properly
Hardcopy and Electronic Data Must Be Disposed Properly. Wipe Electronic Data From Devices Completely and Shred All Hard Copies. Data Read More
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May 1, 2018 Article
Is That App Giving Away Your Privacy?
Be careful when you install apps on your mobile device. Many apps want more permissions than actually needed for their Read More
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April 26, 2018 Podcast
Attorney Identity Theft
Shanell Schuyler gives us some tips about attorney identity theft scams, what they look like, and what both lawyers and clients can do to prevent them.
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April 18, 2018 Article
How to Accept Credit Cards in Your Law Firm
Guest post by Lawyerist.com More than 40 percent of Americans prefer to pay by credit card. But many law firms Read More
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April 17, 2018 Article
Cybersecurity for Trust Accounting
Monitor your trust account daily Check your account regularly to make sure all transactions posted are ones you authorized. Report Read More
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April 17, 2018 Article
Tips for Protecting Trust Accounts from Fraud
Fraudsters continue to target attorney trust accounts with variations of the phony cashier’s check scheme. These tips can help safeguard Read More
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March 24, 2018 Article
Harness the Power of Microsoft Outlook
Guest post by Lawyerist.comMany lawyers use Microsoft Outlook simply because it is the email program they’ve always used. With a little Read More
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March 13, 2018 Article
Building a Great Law Firm Website in 2018
Your law firm website is your main online marketing tool. So treat it as your best sales representative and really Read More
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February 13, 2018 Article
Guide to Choosing the Best Online Data Storage and Backup for Law Firms
Contribution from freelance writer Jenny Holt, Cloud Storage Boss Data storage, protection and recovery are important concerns for any business, including Read More
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February 12, 2018 Article
Email hack scam alert!
Hackers nearly steal more than $120,000 from a father-and-son law firm in St. Lucie CountyBy Jim Ash, Senior Editor, The Read More
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January 24, 2018 Article
Real Estate Wire Instructions Scams
The Florida Bar continues to receive multiple reports of fraudulent activity relating to wired funds in real estate transactions. One way Read More
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December 9, 2017 CLEVideo
Technology Planning for the New Law Practice
This course has been approved for continuing legal education credit in the following area(s): 2.0 General CLE Credits and 2.0 Read More
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November 2, 2017 Article
Mastering Local Search Marketing Is Critical to Your Firm’s Success
Guest post by Lawyerist.comThe internet has allowed law firms to have a much greater advertising reach than before at a much Read More
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November 1, 2017 Article
Make Sure Your Online Marketing Efforts Reflect Your Uniqueness
Guest post by Lawyerist.comIn the modern era, it’s critical for attorneys to be savvy about online marketing. It can be tough Read More
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September 29, 2017 CLEVideo
Automate and Simplify Your Law Practice
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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September 22, 2017 Article
How One Law Firm’s Spam Blocker Proved Costly
The Mailbox Rule is a contract law principle concerning acceptance of an offer.The rule relies on the concept that once a Read More
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September 18, 2017 Article
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication Can Help You Keep Client Data Safe
Keeping your client data secure is one of your obligations as a lawyer, and keeping your personal data secure is Read More
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September 17, 2017 Article
Beware Phishing Email With Subject: Treat As Urgent…
A new phishing scam sends members of The Florida Bar an email pretending to be from The Florida Bar’s Executive Read More
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September 12, 2017 Article
Beware Phishing Email With Subject: Your recent Chase payment notification
A new phishing scam sends members of The Florida Bar an email pretending to be a confirmation of a payment.Do Read More
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September 1, 2017 CLEVideo
Cybersecurity and Email Encryption 101 for Lawyers
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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August 18, 2017 Article
Beware Phishing Email With Subject: You have received a new voicemail
A new phishing scam uses voicemail notification emails to spread malware.Do not click to listen to “voicemails” or to open Read More
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August 4, 2017 Article
Be aware of phone and email scams that appear to be from the courts.
The Florida Supreme Court is warning of several widespread email and phone scams that try to trick people by saying Read More
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August 2, 2017 Article
DocuSign Phishing Campaign
DocuSign has detected an increase in phishing emails sent to some of their customers and users – and has posted Read More
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July 25, 2017 Article
Fraudulent Email Alert Regarding Unpaid Invoices
The Florida Bar warns its members that fraudulent emails regarding unpaid invoices are being distributed. We advise members not to click on any Read More
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July 21, 2017 CLEVideo
Using iPads in Your Law Practice
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology Credit. Course Number: Read More
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July 14, 2017 CLEVideo
Encryption: What Lawyers Should Know
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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June 27, 2017 CLEVideo
Reducing Litigation and Liability Risk for Attorneys
Presented by: RPost Course Number: 2710 Course Credits: 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 1.0 hour of Business Litigation Certification Read More
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May 5, 2017 CLEVideo
Why All Lawyers Should Use Microsoft Office 365
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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April 24, 2017 Article
Best Practices of Successful Law Firm Websites
Guest post by Lawyerist.com There’s no question that a law firm needs a full-featured website so that potential clients can quickly Read More
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April 24, 2017 ArticleVideo
Hackers are Increasingly Targeting Lawyers’ Computers
FloridaBarNews.TV reports on what Florida Bar Technology Committee Chair John Stewart calls “probably the biggest issue facing Florida lawyers: data Read More
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April 21, 2017 Podcast
What it Really Means to be a Virtual Lawyer
A podcast about what a virtual law practice is, the drivers in the switch to online services, and the learning requirements of making yours a virtual practice.
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March 30, 2017 Article
Learning about digital evidence and e-discovery doesn’t have to be scary
Legal discovery in the past was straightforward. Each side would go through the request for production process and then send Read More
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March 28, 2017 Podcast
Keeping up with Ediscovery
Electronic discovery expert William Hamilton talks about using ediscovery and how the legal industry is adapting to growing technology.
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March 23, 2017 Article
Social Media Can Be Dangerous
Social Media Can Be Dangerous. Use Strong Privacy Settings to Reduce the Risk.Social media accounts can give any individual enough Read More
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March 21, 2017 Article
Are You Adequately Protected from Cyber Attacks?
Is your website or blog protected from cyberattacks? If not, then you could be just one of the 4,000 websites Read More
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March 13, 2017 ArticleVideo
Choosing a Cloud Storage Provider
Andrew Legrand, Founder, Spera Law Group, LLC, discusses considerations to make when selecting a cloud storage provider.
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March 13, 2017 Video
Choosing a Document Automation Software
Andrew Legrand, Founder, Spera Law Group, LLC, discusses considerations to make when selecting document automation software.
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March 13, 2017 Video
What Is Metadata?
Dario Diaz, Founder, The Law Office of Dario Diaz, P.A., answers the question, “What is metadata?”
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March 13, 2017 Video
Document Redaction Using Adobe Acrobat
Dario Diaz, Founder, The Law Office of Dario Diaz, P.A., discusses the importance of redacting documents. Dario also describes the Read More
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March 13, 2017 ArticleVideo
Encryption for lawyers
Melissa Koch, Of Counsel, Akerman, LLP, discuss the importance of encrypting your devices. For more information on encrypting your devices, Read More
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February 28, 2017 Podcast
Secure and Efficient Legal Tech
Rick Georges, a solo practitioner practicing in St. Petersburg, Florida, talks about how he uses technology to run his business effectively and cheaply.
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February 20, 2017 Article
How Outsourcing and Automation Can Benefit Your Firm and Improve Your Work/Life Balance
By: Christine Bilbrey Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar Most lawyers hire a Read More
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February 10, 2017 Article
Can LegalFuel Recommend a Practice Management Software?
The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar cannot recommend a specific product, but we can guide you when you Read More
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January 30, 2017 Article
What You Should Know About Fog Computing
Is fog on the ground? Or can fog be on the ground and in the clouds? Just when you got Read More
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January 30, 2017 Podcast
The Automated Law Firm: Tech that Saves You Time and Money
Lawyer and tech expert Andrew LeGrand explains how to use apps and automation to optimize your law firm efficiency.
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January 11, 2017 Article
Don’t Let Ransomware Hold Your Firm Hostage
With the new year come new challenges- and not just the legal kind. The holidays are a fertile time for hacking attacks. As firms close for the holidays and computer and security staff leave for break, computer systems, networks, and servers are left unattended. Such is the perfect time for an attack that takes time to effectuate, but is devastating for the target. This is the M.O. of the “ransomware” attack.
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January 5, 2017 Article
Never Post Any Personally Identifiable Information on Twitter
Twitter is a Completely Public Social Media Platform. Never Post Any Personally Identifiable Information on Twitter. Everything you post on Read More
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January 3, 2017 Article
4 Things To Consider When Shopping For Law Practice Management Software
Guest post by LawyeristWhen you are deciding what practice management software to purchase, you have several things to consider. Some are Read More
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December 28, 2016 Article
Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law
By: Christine Bilbrey“Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer that learns to perform intelligent tasks we usually think only humans can Read More
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December 22, 2016 Podcast
Why Efficient Lawyers Use Artificial Intelligence
Noory Bechor explains how artificial intelligence will continue to make lawyers more efficient without replacing their jobs.
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December 19, 2016 Article
Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware
Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware. Never Click on Unknown Links or Download Files through Social Media Accounts. Read More
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December 14, 2016 Article
3 Steps Towards Automating Your Law Firm
It takes a certain type of person to enjoy the monotonous filling out of forms, repetitive data entry, unnecessary communications, Read More
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December 6, 2016 Article
Free eBook: 10 Ways to Get Sanctioned in Modern Litigation
The explosion of electronically stored information, or ESI, in litigation has provided lawyers with a variety of new and creative Read More
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November 30, 2016 Article
Fraudulent Email Alert with the Subject “The Office of The State Attorney Complaint”
The Florida Bar warns its members about a fraudulent email with the subject “The Office of The State Attorney Complaint” Read More
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November 29, 2016 Podcast
The Florida Bar Tech Show: Riding the Technology Wave
Jennifer Kuyrkendall explains why office mangers, paralegals, law students, and lawyers should attend the upcoming Florida Bar Tech Show.
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November 22, 2016 Article
Protect the Data on Your Computer With a Cloud Backup System
Data not properly backed up could be lost forever. Protect the data on your computer with a cloud backup system. Read More
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November 7, 2016 Article
Hacked Emails Can Lead to Wire Transfer Fraud
If you have finally found the house of your dreams and are excited to close on the sale, you might Read More
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October 25, 2016 Podcast
The History and Advantages of E-Filing
eFileMadeEasy President Dario Diaz talks about the history of e-filing, Metadata, and tips to help attorneys improve their e-filing process.
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October 13, 2016 Article
A Lawyer’s Guide to Going Paperless
We’re often told that a paperless law firm is ideal, without a real examination of why, beyond “it’s good for Read More
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October 10, 2016 CLEVideo
How To Go Paperless. It’s Not As Hard As You Think
This course has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hours of General CLE Read More
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October 7, 2016 CLEVideo
Introduction to Practice Management Software
This course has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hours of General CLE credit Read More
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September 30, 2016 Podcast
No Law Firm is Too Small for Cyber Security
Al Saikali talks about helping lawyers assess their security risk and why cyber security is important even for the smallest firms.
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September 13, 2016 Article
Why Utilizing Practice Management Software Could Be the Most Important Decision You Make at Your Firm
By: Christine Bilbrey Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar I recently got a Read More
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September 9, 2016 Article
Detecting Fraud
Review your bank, credit card and financial statements regularly to identify unauthorized activity. This is one of the most effective Read More
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August 29, 2016 Article
Effective YouTube Marketing Tips for Lawyers
This article was written by Chris Dreyer for LegalInk MagazineLink to the full article:http://www.legalinkmagazine.com/2015/08/effective-youtube-marketing-tips-for-lawyers/Summary of ArticleYoutube has always been a great Read More
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August 23, 2016 Video
Do I have to have a physical office?
Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and founder of Burton Law answers the question “Do I have to have a physical Read More
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August 18, 2016 CLEVideo
Rule 2.526: Digital Accessibility of Documents Electronically Transmitted to Florida Courts
This course has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE credit including Read More
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August 12, 2016 Article
The Psychology of Small Law Firm Marketing
The following article appears in the August 2016 issue of the ABA’s Law Practice TodayLink to the full article:http://www.lawpracticetoday.org/article/psychology-small-law-firm-marketing/BY CHRISTOPHER Read More
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June 30, 2016 Podcast
Web-Based Practice Management Programs
Adriana Linares interviews four practice management specialists about the benefits of their products.
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June 15, 2016 CLEVideo
The Law of Robots – Regulating Tomorrow’s Machines with the Law of Yesterday
Title: The Law of Robots – Regulating Tomorrow’s Machines with the Law of Yesterday Presenter: Ed Walters, Co-Founder and Read More
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June 15, 2016 CLEVideo
Leveraging Legal Technology: What’s Here, What’s Coming, and What to Do About It
Title: Leveraging Legal Technology: What’s Here, What’s Coming, and What to Do About It Presenter: R. Amani Smathers, Associate Read More
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June 15, 2016 CLEVideo
Learning to Thrive as a Tech-Savvy Lawyer
Title: Learning to Thrive as a Tech-Savvy Lawyer Presenter: Nehal Madhani, Founder and CEO, Alt Legal Seminar Date: June 15, Read More
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June 15, 2016 Article
Helping Lawyers Humanize Their Online Presence: The Human Element
The following article was posted on the Legal Marketing Association website Link to the full article: http://www.legalmarketing.org/blog/helping-lawyers-humanize-their-online-presence-the-human-element A law firm’s Read More
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June 13, 2016 CLEVideo
Message Security and the Post Email Law Firm
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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June 13, 2016 ArticleVideo
How can I safely share files with a client over the internet?
Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and founder of Burton Law provides tips on how to safely and securely share files Read More
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June 13, 2016 ArticleVideo
Should I use time and billing software? What kind?
Attorneys who have not yet automated their time tracking, expense accounting, and invoice generation should certainly strongly consider doing so. Read More
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June 10, 2016 CLEVideo
Navigating the Intersection of Law and Technology
Title: Navigating the Intersection of Law and Technology Presenter: Eva Hibnick, Co-Founder, One400 and Allen Rodriguez, Co-Founder, One400 Seminar Date: Read More
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June 10, 2016 ArticleVideo
I am interviewing cloud providers. What questions should I ask?
Prashant Jacob, Account Executive for Clio provides tips on what you should look for when selecting a cloud provider for Read More
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June 10, 2016 ArticleVideo
What do I need to know about keeping my network secure?
Steve Hindle, Director – Global Security Operations for Sykes Enterprises provides tips on how to keep your network safe from Read More
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June 8, 2016 Podcast
Creating Effortless Services in the Cloud
Adriana Linares talks with Jack Newton about Clio and the overall benefits that the cloud can bring to the practice of law.
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May 27, 2016 ArticleVideo
Dropbox for Lawyers and Law Firms: the User Guide
Link to the full article on Lawyerist.com: https://lawyerist.com/72903/dropbox-lawyers/ Dropbox is popular with lawyers. According to the ABA’s most-recent technology survey, 58% of lawyers Read More
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May 23, 2016 Article
What is a good calendaring system for my office?
The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar recognizes that one of the most frequent causes of attorney discipline is Read More
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May 21, 2016 Article
Quick Start Guide on Cloud Computing
This Quick Start Guide on Cloud Computing was developed by The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology and answers basic Read More
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May 12, 2016 Article
Seven Crucial Elements of An Effective Law Firm Website
The following article was written for the ABA’s Law Technology TodayLink to the full article:http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2016/05/seven-crucial-elements-effective-law-firm-website/By Daniel DeckerYour law firm website plays a Read More
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May 12, 2016 Podcast
Digital Evidence and E-Discovery
Adriana Linares chats with Computer Forensic Examiner Craig Ball about the importance of understanding electronic evidence and e-discovery.
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April 5, 2016 Article
Cybersecurity 101 For Florida Attorneys
Open up any newspaper and you will not have to read far to find a headline on the latest security Read More
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March 24, 2016 Article
Document Preservation . . .When, What, Who and How.
By Andrew M. Hinkes on behalf of the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee, Business Law Section of the Florida Read More
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February 24, 2016 Podcast
Cyber Security: How to Protect Your Firm and its Clients
Law firms are considered by many hackers to be soft targets with a wealth of valuable information. Data from social security numbers, credit cards, and client confidences is enough to make the criminal mind salivate with malicious intent. Between 31-45% and 10-20% of firms have been infected by spyware or experienced security breaches respectively. But…
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February 3, 2016 Article
Legal Cloud Computing Association Publish First ‘Cloud Security Doctrine’ for Law Firms
Link to the full article:http://www.legalcloudcomputingassociation.org/legal-cloud-computing-association-publish-first-cloud-security-doctrine-for-law-firms/Legal technology vendors adopt standards for protecting law firms and client data hosted onlineThe Legal Cloud Read More
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January 25, 2016 Article
Building your online presence
The following article appears in the August 2016 issue of the ABA’s Before The Bar Blog Link to the full article: Read More
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December 21, 2015 Podcast
Building A Mobile Law Office
Have you been hearing about how lawyers are working remote and have a “mobile office” but don’t know what that means? Are you thinking about starting your own mobile practice and need some tips? Do you have a law firm that could benefit from more mobile systems and tools? Well, you’re in luck! Today on…
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June 24, 2015 CLEVideo
How to Develop a Paperless Law Practice, Simply, Sensibly, and Smoothly
Course Number: 2089D Date: 6/24/2015 Duration: 60 minutes Sponsored by: Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter: Read More
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June 24, 2015 CLEVideo
The Ethics of Being Online for Lawyers
Course Number: 2090D Date: 6/24/2015 Duration: 60 minutes Sponsored by: Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter: Read More
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June 24, 2015 CLEVideo
Meet the New Boss – Same as the Old Boss? Consumer-Centric Lawyering
Course Number: 2091D Date: 6/24/2015 Duration: 55 minutes Sponsored by: Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter: Read More
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June 24, 2015 CLEVideo
Earn More, Stress Less: Using Technology to Make Solo and Small Firm Practice Sustainable
Course Number: 2092D Date: 6/24/2015 Duration: 60 minutes Sponsored by: Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter: Read More
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June 24, 2015 CLEVideo
Staying Relevant: Adapting to the New Legal Normal
COURSE NUMBER 2093 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit SPEAKER Toby Brown, Chief Practice Officer for Akin Read More
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June 24, 2015 CLEVideo
Taking Your Practice to Cloud 9
Course Title: Taking Your Practice to Cloud 9 Course Number: 2088D Duration: 60 minutes Sponsored by: Clio and The Florida Read More