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Voicemail Transcription

December 25, 2009

Voicemail is a waste of time. As Michael Arrington said (a while ago), “[v]oicemail is dead. Please tell everyone so they’ll stop using it.” I have no illusions that voicemail will truly die any time soon, so I have tried a number of ways to make voicemail more efficient in my office.
My main solution is [...]

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To “E” or not to “E”(mail)

November 10, 2009

As a speaker and coach on networking, one of the most frequently asked questions is “what is the best way to approach a contact to set up a breakfast or lunch; should I use the phone or email?”
Of course, the best answer is whichever you think will be more effective with the person you are [...]

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Talk (Don’t Market) To Your Customers

October 19, 2009

The best method for success with your marketing message is to present yourself as a friendly colleague who is an expert in your field. Consider how you filter the messages your inbox each morning. The messages that are from people you like are probably at the top of your list. Also, many of us have [...]

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MobileMe v. Gmail Showdown

September 28, 2009

Gmail and MobileMe are both great e-mail services, and both have a few features the other does not, but I think Gmail is just a touch better.
Here is why:

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E-mail Marketing: 3 Reasons to Do It

September 23, 2009

E-mail marketing is the most cost-effective, proven and personal way to appeal to your clients, but somehow is overlooked by many businesses. Consider the following reasons to get over the hurdle of deploying an e-mail system for your business.

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Encrypted Client Communication May Be the Wave of the Future

September 22, 2009

I predict that within approximately 2-3 years, lawyers in most jurisdictions will communicate and collaborate with their clients using some type of an encrypted network.
This will occur as a result of the enactment of laws to protect consumer data, and because of the inherent flexibility of emerging legal technologies.
New laws and regulations
A number of states, [...]

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Gmail vs. MobileMe

September 18, 2009

I love all things Mac, including the Mail App. But I use Gmail for my work e-mail—and it is great, too. But which one is better?
For the next week I am going to use Gmail and Apple’s web-based browser, me.com, and offer the pros and cons of both.
Gmail has one indisputable advantage—it is free. Apple [...]

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Ensure E-Discovery Readiness For Your Hosted & Managed Systems

September 14, 2009

Guest post by Steven Rodin.
E-discovery can quickly get out of hand, sometimes costing millions of dollars. An example was seen in the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, where one single e-discovery request cost taxpayers over $6,000,000.
Thankfully, there are third-party solutions available that can help lower some of the administration and legal costs associated with [...]

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To Smartphone, or Not to Smartphone

September 9, 2009

While I do like to be able to check my e-mail whenever I want, smartphones have their downside. It turns out I do not actually like to be reachable and working all the time. I want to work when I work, and not work when I am not working.
I shut off e-mail on my Blackberry [...]

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Lawyerist Insider newsletter issue is out on Monday—sign up today

August 14, 2009

Want to join hundreds of savvy attorneys from around the country to share advice and ideas and shape the future of Lawyerist?
The August 2009 issue of the Lawyerist Insider newsletter goes out on Monday morning. This month’s issue will feature some exclusive updates and opportunities just for newsletter subscribers. Sign up today to make sure [...]

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