During the last couple of months of 2022, I taught several CLE programs on ethical issues with lawyers’ use of technology. Password managers are one key to ethical digital security because you can create extremely long passwords no one could
Jim Calloway
Jim Calloway publishes the Law Practice Tips blog, focusing on law firm management, legal technology, and access to justice issues. The blog covers practical insights for lawyers, including the use of artificial intelligence in legal work, billing practices, and legal innovation. It also addresses challenges in civil fee waivers and access to justice, often highlighting regional concerns such as those in Oklahoma. The content includes analysis of legal reforms, ethical considerations, and the impact of technology on legal practice. The blog serves as a resource for legal professionals interested in improving law office management and adapting to changes in the legal industry.
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Text Message Reminders: An Important Tech Tool for Lawyers
By Jim Calloway
I recently attended a presentation by Judge Scott Schlegel, a Louisiana district judge who has received many accolades for his forward-thinking views about the use of technology to improve court
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A short story about practice management software (written by AI)
By Jim Calloway
This is a guest post by Oklahoma Bar Association Practice Management Advisor Julie Bays.
By Julie Bays
If you spent much time online, you have recently seen several creative writing assignments completed by artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT.…
What Technology Do I Need to Set Up a Solo or Small Firm Practice?
By Jim Calloway
I often consult with lawyers setting up a new solo or small firm practice. There are many items involved in setting up any new business – like applying for an employer identification number (EIN) and deciding on the best entity…
Change Your Cursor to Save Time and Improve Accessibility
By Jim Calloway
Do you ever have trouble spotting your cursor? Since I often use three monitors, it is sometimes easy for the tiny, little cursor to get lost when I have many windows open. There’s an easy way to fix that –…
Tech Toys for the Holidays Podcast
By Jim Calloway
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and that means it is also time for our annual Tech Toys for the Holidays Digital Edge podcast.
Sharon Nelson and I highlight an eclectic assortment of holiday gifts with a technology…
Protecting Client Information on Portable Devices
By Jim Calloway
What if you copied a lot of documents to a USB flash drive for working offline and now you can’t find the drive? Do you have to report this potential breach to firm management or notify the client of this
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Using Technology Tools to Build Financial Security
By Jim Calloway
Businesses exist to make a profit. Lawyers often go into practice with the goal of helping their clients with their legal needs. Profits aren’t always the first thing a lawyer thinks about daily, but this should be a primary goal…
Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes
By Jim Calloway
We have certainly seen many weather-related disasters this year. How long has it been since your law firm reviewed its disaster plan? Disaster Planning: It’s Not Just for Hurricanes is our new Digital Edge podcast.
Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson…
Great Primer on Spotting Internet Scams
By Jim Calloway
Did you know that roughly 96% of worldwide email traffic is spam? Or that one of the more recent scams is to text someone an innocent or flirtatious message, followed by, “Whoops, wrong number,” in hopes of opening a conversation?…