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We want you to be able to make the most of technology at all times, including when you travel. In Read More

Overview You are often told your passwords are key to protecting your accounts (which is true!), but rarely are you Read More

Overview Email and messaging services (such as Skype, Twitter, or Snapchat) are one of the primary ways we communicate. We Read More

The process of authentication, or proving who you are, is key to protecting your information, such as your email, social Read More

Background Passwords are something you use almost every day, from accessing your email or banking online to purchasing goods or Read More

This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. You Read More

Mobile devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, continue to advance and innovate at an astonishing rate. As a result, Read More

Overview When you think of cyber criminals, you probably think of an evil mastermind sitting behind a computer launching sophisticated Read More

Overview Social media sites, such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, are amazing resources, allowing you to meet, interact, Read More

This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 0.5 hours of Ethics and 0.5 hours Read More

What are Smart Home Devices? Traditionally only a few of your devices at home could connect to the Internet, such Read More

This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. You Read More

Overview Just like driving a car, sooner or later you may have an accident no matter how secure you are. Read More

Many of us feel comfortable with technology, to include how to use it safely and securely. However, other coworkers, friends Read More

Overview Email is still one of the primary ways we communicate, both in our personal and professional lives. However, we Read More

Overview You most likely have heard how important it is to protect your privacy and the information you share online. Read More

Course # 3239: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology Read More

Overview Many people mistakenly believe they are not a target for cyber attackers: that they, their systems, or accounts do Read More

By: Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology has annotated The Legal Cloud Computing Read More

One of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself online is to use a unique, strong password Read More

Your mobile devices are an amazing and easy way to communicate with friends, shop or bank online, watch movies, play Read More

If you use a computer or mobile device long enough, sooner or later something will go wrong, resulting in you Read More

We know you care about protecting your computer and mobile devices and take steps to secure them. However, no matter Read More

A common misconception most people have about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to Read More

“The Cloud” can mean different things to different people, but usually means using a service provider on the Internet to Read More

This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology CLE credit and Read More

Al Saikali talks about how lawyers should prepare their firms for different types of cybersecurity threats. Lawyers are in the Read More

What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a special type of malware that is actively spreading across the Internet today, threatening to Read More

Overview Email is one of the primary ways we communicate. We not only use it every day for work, but Read More

We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. When it comes to search engines, it’s important to know where Read More

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 0.5 hours of Technology CLE Credit. You Read More

This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE credit and Read More

Guest post by Lawyerist.com In this fast-paced world, working from anywhere is happening almost automatically. Our email and the productivity Read More

We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. Though many law firms are still considering going paperless, the idea Read More

This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE credit including 3.0 hours of Technology CLE credit. Course Read More

This course has been approved for 4.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 4.0 hours of Technology CLE Credit and Read More

This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology CLE Credit. Busy Read More

Course #2851: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 3.0 hours of Technology CLE Read More

E-Filing is a way to electronically transmit legal documents from an attorney or even a self-represented litigant to a court. Read More

For those confused or curious about how the Florida Courts E-filing Portal works, here’s the information that you need to Read More

The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting from the fear of it replacing human jobs to how firms are Read More

Cryptocurrency is quickly rising in popularity but should lawyers accept it as payment? In this episode of The Florida Bar Read More

Though they are still in the early adoption phase, blockchain and smart contract technologies have the potential to change the Read More

Guest post by Lawyerist.com If your law firm uses Microsoft Office for daily business, odds suggest that Outlook is your Read More

Guest post by Lawyerist.com Your law firm probably uses Microsoft Word every single day for critical business work. And while Read More

The potential damage caused by computer malware, viruses and worms, should be considered by all attorneys in implementing an information Read More

With the prevalence of mobile device use and on-the-go communications, attorneys must be aware of the security challenges associated with Read More

Cloud backup services create a copy of the files stored on your computer so that they can be recovered in Read More

The Legal Cloud Computing Association (LCCA) has developed standards for lawyers to consider when conducting due diligence of a cloud service provider Read More

Scam Artists May Use Your Social Media to Make Their Emails More Convincing. Remain Skeptical About Any Unsolicited Emails. Scam Read More

Only Use Trusted Wi-Fi Networks When Connecting to the Internet. Using a public Wi-Fi network not only puts your devices Read More

Social Media Applications Could Contain Malware or Trojan Horses. Avoid Installing Unnecessary 3rd Party Apps, and Restrict Your Sharing Settings. Read More

With major data breaches being reported all too frequently, organizations are now placing increased emphasis on the security of personal, Read More

Managing your firm’s cases can be overwhelming, especially during times of growth and high-performance.

So now that you have a law firm, how do you stay organized and best accomplish your clients’ goals? How Read More

Safeguarding your business and personal data has never been more difficult or more important. How do you safeguard sensitive/confidential data? Read More

Want to better protect your information? Below are two types of authentication that can help safeguard your data and identity. Read More

Cyber-criminals can (and do) take advantage of vulnerabilities on every operating system, including Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, and distributions of Read More

It’s important to verify the sites you visit on the Internet. A certain amount of information (such as your IP Read More

Yes, you do. Hackers want to control your PC to send spam, distribute malware, or help launch a denial of Read More

Microsoft Word is invaluable for lawyers, but it also comes with a lot of quirks. Fortunately, for many common annoyances Read More

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A new phishing scam sends members of The Florida Bar an email pretending to be a request to update their Read More

Viruses often infect your computer via instant messages and email attachments, especially when the attachment is an executable file. Enable Read More

The term “cybercrime” is usually referred to as any criminal offense committed against or with the use of a computer Read More

Hardcopy and Electronic Data Must Be Disposed Properly. Wipe Electronic Data From Devices Completely and Shred All Hard Copies. Data Read More

Be careful when you install apps on your mobile device. Many apps want more permissions than actually needed for their Read More

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.

Guest post by Lawyerist.com More than 40 percent of Americans prefer to pay by credit card. But many law firms Read More

The Practice Resource Institute continues to receive reports of frauds targeting attorney trust accounts. The three most prevalent types of Read More

Monitor your trust account daily Check your account regularly to make sure all transactions posted are ones you authorized. Report Read More

Fraudsters continue to target attorney trust accounts with variations of the phony cashier’s check scheme. These tips can help safeguard Read More

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

Your law firm website is your main online marketing tool. So treat it as your best sales representative and really Read More

Contribution from freelance writer Jenny Holt, Cloud Storage Boss Data storage, protection and recovery are important concerns for any business, including Read More

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

The Florida Bar continues to receive multiple reports of fraudulent activity relating to wired funds in real estate transactions. One way Read More

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

Guest post by Lawyerist.comThe internet has allowed law firms to have a much greater advertising reach than before at a much Read More

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

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More

The Mailbox Rule is a contract law principle concerning acceptance of an offer.The rule relies on the concept that once a Read More

Keeping your client data secure is one of your obligations as a lawyer, and keeping your personal data secure is Read More

A new phishing scam sends members of The Florida Bar an email pretending to be from The Florida Bar’s Executive Read More

A new phishing scam sends members of The Florida Bar an email pretending to be a confirmation of a payment.Do Read More

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More

A new phishing scam uses voicemail notification emails to spread malware.Do not click to listen to “voicemails” or to open Read More

The Florida Supreme Court is warning of several widespread email and phone scams that try to trick people by saying Read More

DocuSign has detected an increase in phishing emails sent to some of their customers and users – and has posted Read More

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

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology Credit. Course Number: Read More

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More

Presented by: RPost Course Number: 2710 Course Credits: 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 1.0 hour of Business Litigation Certification Read More

This podcast from 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention discusses electronic discovery and digital evidence.

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention discusses the importance of cyber and data protection.

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention covers data security breaches and the legal implications of such a breach.

This episode from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention covers the benefits of having a secure client portal as part of your law firm website.

This podcast from the 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention talks about new apps created specifically 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

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

FloridaBarNews.TV reports on what Florida Bar Technology Committee Chair John Stewart calls “probably the biggest issue facing Florida lawyers: data Read More

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.

Legal discovery in the past was straightforward. Each side would go through the request for production process and then send Read More

Electronic discovery expert William Hamilton talks about using ediscovery and how the legal industry is adapting to growing technology.

Social Media Can Be Dangerous. Use Strong Privacy Settings to Reduce the Risk.Social media accounts can give any individual enough Read More

Is your website or blog protected from cyberattacks? If not, then you could be just one of the 4,000 websites Read More

Andrew Legrand, Founder, Spera Law Group, LLC, discusses considerations to make when selecting a cloud storage provider.

Andrew Legrand, Founder, Spera Law Group, LLC, discusses considerations to make when selecting document automation software.

Dario Diaz, Founder, The Law Office of Dario Diaz, P.A., answers the question, “What is metadata?”

Dario Diaz, Founder, The Law Office of Dario Diaz, P.A., discusses the importance of redacting documents. Dario also describes the Read More

Melissa Koch, Of Counsel, Akerman, LLP, discuss the importance of encrypting your devices. For more information on encrypting your devices, Read More

Rick Georges, a solo practitioner practicing in St. Petersburg, Florida, talks about how he uses technology to run his business effectively and cheaply.

By: Christine Bilbrey Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar Most lawyers hire a Read More

The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar cannot recommend a specific product, but we can guide you when you Read More

Is fog on the ground? Or can fog be on the ground and in the clouds? Just when you got Read More

Lawyer and tech expert Andrew LeGrand explains how to use apps and automation to optimize your law firm efficiency.

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.

Twitter is a Completely Public Social Media Platform. Never Post Any Personally Identifiable Information on Twitter. Everything you post on Read More

 Guest post by LawyeristWhen you are deciding what practice management software to purchase, you have several things to consider. Some are Read More

By: Christine Bilbrey“Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer that learns to perform intelligent tasks we usually think only humans can Read More

Noory Bechor explains how artificial intelligence will continue to make lawyers more efficient without replacing their jobs.

Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware. Never Click on Unknown Links or Download Files through Social Media Accounts. Read More

It takes a certain type of person to enjoy the monotonous filling out of forms, repetitive data entry, unnecessary communications, Read More

The explosion of electronically stored information, or ESI, in litigation has provided lawyers with a variety of new and creative Read More

The Florida Bar warns its members about a fraudulent email with the subject “The Office of The State Attorney Complaint” Read More

Jennifer Kuyrkendall explains why office mangers, paralegals, law students, and lawyers should attend the upcoming Florida Bar Tech Show.

Data not properly backed up could be lost forever. Protect the data on your computer with a cloud backup system. Read More

If you have finally found the house of your dreams and are excited to close on the sale, you might Read More

eFileMadeEasy President Dario Diaz talks about the history of e-filing, Metadata, and tips to help attorneys improve their e-filing process.

We’re often told that a paperless law firm is ideal, without a real examination of why, beyond “it’s good for Read More

  This course has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hours of General CLE Read More

This course has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hours of General CLE credit Read More

Al Saikali talks about helping lawyers assess their security risk and why cyber security is important even for the smallest firms.

By: Christine Bilbrey Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar I recently got a Read More

Review your bank, credit card and financial statements regularly to identify unauthorized activity. This is one of the most effective Read More

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

Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and founder of Burton Law answers the question “Do I have to have a physical Read More

This course has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE credit including Read More

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

Adriana Linares interviews four practice management specialists about the benefits of their products.

  Title: The Law of Robots – Regulating Tomorrow’s Machines with the Law of Yesterday Presenter: Ed Walters, Co-Founder and Read More

  Title: Leveraging Legal Technology: What’s Here, What’s Coming, and What to Do About It Presenter: R. Amani Smathers, Associate Read More

Title: Learning to Thrive as a Tech-Savvy Lawyer Presenter: Nehal Madhani, Founder and CEO, Alt Legal Seminar Date: June 15, Read More

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

This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More

Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and founder of Burton Law provides tips on how to safely and securely share files Read More

Attorneys who have not yet automated their time tracking, expense accounting, and invoice generation should certainly strongly consider doing so. Read More

Title: Navigating the Intersection of Law and Technology Presenter: Eva Hibnick, Co-Founder, One400 and Allen Rodriguez, Co-Founder, One400 Seminar Date: Read More

Prashant Jacob, Account Executive for Clio provides tips on what you should look for when selecting a cloud provider for Read More

Steve Hindle, Director – Global Security Operations for Sykes Enterprises provides tips on how to keep your network safe from Read More

Adriana Linares talks with Jack Newton about Clio and the overall benefits that the cloud can bring to the practice of law.

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

The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar recognizes that one of the most frequent causes of attorney discipline is Read More

This Quick Start Guide on Cloud Computing was developed by The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology and answers basic Read More

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

Adriana Linares chats with Computer Forensic Examiner Craig Ball about the importance of understanding electronic evidence and e-discovery.

Open up any newspaper and you will not have to read far to find a headline on the latest security Read More

By Andrew M. Hinkes on behalf of the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee, Business Law Section of the Florida Read More

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…

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

The following article appears in the August 2016 issue of the ABA’s Before The Bar Blog Link to the full article: Read More

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…

Most solo and small firm practitioners have heard of cloud-based management systems such as Clio, Rocket Matter, and NetDocuments. These and many more are also a part of The Florida Bar member benefits. But for lawyers who aren’t currently using any of these technologies, it can be difficult to understand why they are important. How…

“The 2015 Annual Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference recently took place in Manalapan, Florida. During the event, Adriana Linares and co-host Renee Thompson sat down with the new Florida Bar President, Ray Abadin, to discuss the highlights of his presentation and his passions for the future of Florida lawyers. On this episode of The Florida Bar…

Course Number:  2089D Date:  6/24/2015 Duration:  60 minutes Sponsored by:  Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter: Read More

Course Number:  2090D Date:  6/24/2015 Duration:  60 minutes Sponsored by:  Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter:  Read More

Course Number:  2091D Date:  6/24/2015 Duration:  55 minutes Sponsored by:  Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter:  Read More

Course Number:  2092D Date:  6/24/2015 Duration:  60 minutes Sponsored by:  Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter:    Read More

Course Number:  2093D Date:  6/24/2015 Duration: 50 minutes Sponsored by:  Clio and The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute (PRI) Presenter:  Read More

Course Title: Taking Your Practice to Cloud 9 Course Number:  2088D Duration: 60 minutes Sponsored by:  Clio and The Florida Read More

In 2013, the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers (FCCC) launched a statewide e-filing portal for civil, criminal, and Florida Supreme Court cases. As usually happens with technological changes, many legal professionals were caught off guard. Navigating drop-down menus and searching for the right documents can be very confusing. So what are some things Florida lawyers…

Florida Bar Podcast host Adriana Linares and Florida Bar Board of Governors member Renee Thompson interview Jennifer Kuyrkendall at the 2015 Winter Meeting of The Florida Bar. Kuyrkendall discusses her role with the Young Lawyers Division (YLD), the video series Mentoring with the Masters, the General Practice Solo and Small Firm Technology Conference, and how…

Florida Bar Podcast host Adriana Linares interviews attorney John Stewart at the 2015 Winter Meeting of The Florida Bar. Stewart discusses speaking about PDF manipulation tools at the Wild, Wild Tech: Getting Down and Dirty with Technology conference, a soon-to-be annual tech conference at the Winter Meeting. Stewart and Linares discuss why lawyers should get…

Florida Bar Podcast host Adriana Linares interviews attorney Joseph Corsmeier about technology competency for lawyers at the 2015 Winter Meeting of The Florida Bar. Corsmeier discusses being a member of the Vision 2016 Commission: Technology Committee, CLE requirements for technology and minimum competency with regard to legal ethics, and how he is assisting lawyers with…

Legal Talk Network Producer Laurence Colletti interviews electronic evidence expert Craig Ball at the 2015 Winter Meeting of The Florida Bar. Ball discusses the limitations of electronic search tools and how lawyers need to move past the delusion of the right keywords yielding perfect results. He summarizes his 2015 Solo and Small Firm Conference presentation…

Florida Bar Podcast host Adriana Linares interviews Peter Sweeney, Deputy City Attorney of Palm Bay, Florida, at the 2015 Winter Meeting of The Florida Bar. As the chairman of the Member Benefits Committee of the Florida Bar, Sweeney discusses adding technological tools like Clio and Rocket Matter to member benefits and the vetting process of…