Tip of the Week Blog

March 2007, Week 3

5 Things That Can Mess Up Your Computer

For Staff...


Sometimes, users create problems for their computers and for the network.

Every law firm depends on their computers to keep the documents flowing and business running. Some common errors that are preventable problems:

2. Surf the internet without a firewall.

Every internet-connected computer should be protected by a firewall. It must be turned on and configured properly to protect you.

To Be Continued next week...

Dictation Tips
For Administrators...

Dictating is a great way to increase billable hours by becoming more efficient. However, there are a few rules:

Do Not . . .Dictate in a noisy area.
Do Not . . .Mumble.
Do Not . . .Make errors and then say "strike that" or something to that effect.
Do Not . . .Shuffle papers, open drawers, or make loud sudden noises when dictating.
Do Not . . .Forget to say "End of Dictation" at the end of your dictation.
Do Not . . .Eat, drink, chew gum, or do anything else that interferes with the qualify of dictation
Do Not . . .Dictate while driving.

An e-book is available filled with a plethora of information. It's called the Guide to Better Dictation: How to Make Dictating More Effective & Efficient. If you would like to find out more, click here.
 
The "Worthiness" Factor
For Attorneys...

Continued from last week...

According to the Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society, "The first line of defense against unworthy clients is a sound business intake system."

What is involved in a sound intake process?

1. Conflict Search & Resolution: Every intake process should begin with a thorough conflict search, not just for possible adverse parties, but for possible adverse positions the firm may have taken in prior cases. Patent firms need an additional conflict check into adverse and competing technologies.

More about that in the following weeks - or you can read the entire article now.

And if you need help in putting these (or any systems) in place, contact us at info@legallylarge.com. We're here to help.

 


 

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