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MSBA Listserve Discussion

The following are some questions and responses from the MSBA Solo Listserv. The information will remain on the site until it becomes obsolete in the case of technology. We will include these questions and responses for law office management and technology subjects. If you would like to subscribe to the MSBA Solo Listserv, you must be a member of the section. If you are a member, you can subscribe on the listserve page. If you are not a member but would like to join, go to https://www.msba.org/forms/membership/sectregform.asp?secid=14.

If you have any questions, please contact Pat Yevics at pyevics@msba.org.


Treo VS Blackberry
May 28, 2007

Question: I am considering (with trepidation) making the plunge and getting a superphone.
The question de jour is: what are the pros/cons of the Blackberry versus the Treo. I would love to hear from anyone who uses either (the specific models available are the Blackberry 7130 and the Treo (either 700 or 755).
 


Going "Paperless" Networking and Organizing Files
November 2006

Question: I want to organize all my files among 5 offices so that all my staff can efficiently scan new mail and see all drafted documents for each case. What are some suggestions for doing this? My computer are already networked.


Mac Users
November 2006


Scanner Technology - Part 2
June 2006

Question: Who is scanning closed files and discarding hard copy closed litigation files? I'm shopping the technology, and would welcome some input on products and systems, or vendors.  I'm looking for the technical side of this issue. I'm comfortable with the ethical issues surrounding document retention/destruction.

Striping Out the Metadata
May 12, 2006

Question: How do you have to save a revised WordPerfect document as a new file to strip out the metadata?  Is just hitting <Save As> before you edit sufficient?  Is just converting such a file into PDF sufficient to do the job?


Metadata Mining
May 2006

Question: There are a number of questions and discussions that took place over a few days in May 2006 regarding Metadata Mining. Listed are the questions, responses and discussions.

Phone System
April 14, 2006

Question: We are looking for a new phone system.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Scanner Technology
February 17, 2006

Question: I am looking for advice on (1) scanner technology I presently scan using an HP Laserjet 3030 all in one, with the software that came with it, to scan documents into Microsoft Word for editing & reuse, and the results are very unsatisfactory It takes almost as long to correct the scan as it would to type from scratch.  Any ideas on software that would improve its performance or alternatives such as a dedicated scanner?

Voice Recognition Software
February 17, 2006

Question: I am considering Dragon Naturally Speaking, latest version, for voice recognition.  I have excellent dictation skills so I don't anticipate much of a learning curve. That said, I'd welcome comments from any users as to its reliability, ease of use, etc.

Bounced Checks
February 18, 2004

Question: Client comes to me a day before a hearing and begs me to represent her, I juggle my calendar to accommodate her.  The hearing resulted in her favor.  She puts a stop payment on the check.  Does not return calls.  What recourse do I have?  If I sue her, are there any punitive damages available? 

Time and Billing Software:
Timeslips, PC Law or Quickbooks

February 17, 2004

Question:  I am in the process of updating our bookkeeping and billing systems.  We are currently using an abacus and counting stones to produce our data.  Do you use either PC Law, Timeslips or QuickBooks?  Do you feel it would be more practical to just have either PCLaw of QuickBooks be utilized for billing and bookkeeping services or do you find it better to use some combination of these programs, such as Timeslips for billing and QuickBooks for accounting?

 

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