As you are aware, "Mac v. PC," the ABA Journal article that I co-authored with Rick Georges debating the advantages of Macs vs. PCs went "live" online a couple of days ago. The print version is in the mail and should arrive any day now. Bloggers from coast to coast have been discussing our little… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Using Macs in Trial 2 Seminar This Weekend
Posted in Offline ResourcesAs I previously posted, the second "Using Macs in Trial" will be held this weekend in Dallas, TX. I am looking forward to hearing the many great presenters scheduled to attend and also to seeing many of my Mac-using lawyer friends from all across the country. I am pleased to be a last minute addition… Continue Reading
ABA Journal Features Mac v. PC Debate
Posted in Mac vs. PCThe cover story in this month’s issue of the ABA Journal is "Mac vs. PC" featuring a debate between Rick Georges appearing on behalf of the PC and your very own Mac Lawyer appearing on behalf of the Mac. The print version should be arriving in the mail any day now, but you can read… Continue Reading
Barack Obama Uses Macs
Posted in MiscellaneousThis post is not intended to interject politics into the Mac legal technology arena, but I found it interesting that Barak Obama’s wife, Michelle, is apparently a believer in Macs. The profile of Mrs. Obama in this week’s edition of Newsweek says "To help bridge the physical distance between father and daughters, Michelle recently bought… Continue Reading
A Litigator’s Review of the MacBook Air
Posted in Hardware, Product ReviewsNew Mac legal blogger Peter Summerill has posted his review of the MacBook Air at his MacLitigator blog. His pros and cons are listed below, but I urge you to read the whole review to see what one litigator thinks of this new laptop. Pros :: Light; goes anywhere; super bright and fast screen (almost… Continue Reading
Comprehensive List of Resources for Mac Lawyers
Posted in Online ResourcesSheryl Sisk Schelin has published a comprehensive list of resources for lawyers who use Macs or those considering doing so. The list is certainly worth checking out, and it is broken down into the following categories: Law Specific Mac Blogs Apple News and Briefs Mac Advice and Tips Generally Forums and Listservs Source: "Macs Practice… Continue Reading
Thanks to Tennessee Bar Association
Posted in Offline ResourcesJust a quick note to thank the Tennessee Bar Association for the great time I had speaking at their annual legal technology seminar. In particular, I want to thank Steve Weaver of the Music Row Lawyer blog and Dan Berexa TBA Technology Section Chair for their hospitality. The seminar was great, and I particularly enjoyed… Continue Reading
Time for Everyone to Board the Rocket
Posted in Online Resources, SoftwareYesterday, an exciting new product was formally announced, and it could change the way you practice law. Rocket Matter has now been launched and is available for you to come aboard. This product is a Web 2.0 case management and time/billing program, and it looks fantastic. Because it is web-based, there is no software to… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer in Nashville, TN
Posted in Offline ResourcesI’m on my way to Nashville, TN today for my two presentations tomorrow at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Law Technology 2008: Marketing, Management and Techology Solutions for Your Firm. I will be speaking on "Being a ‘Mac’ Daddy in a ‘PC’ World" and "Hardware and Software Options for Mac Lawyers". I understand that many of… Continue Reading
Jim Calloway’s Sites for Mac Lawyers
Posted in Online Resources, This BlogAward-winning legal blogger Jim Calloway published an article last week discussing sites for Mac-using lawyers. He had several nice things to say about this blog, saying it is "not to be missed." I sincerely appreciate Jim’s comments, as I have read his blog for a long time. I urge you to check out his post… Continue Reading
Mac OS X Leopard Update 10.5.2 Released
Posted in Mac OS XYesterday afternoon, Apple released the second major update to its Leopard operating system. This download is fairly large and most of the key components in OS X are updated. However, it installed itself on my MacBook without any problems whatsoever (as expected). You can read a complete list of the updated items HERE. Source: "Apple… Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Calculations Using Spotlight
Posted in How Do I ... ?, Mac OS XMost attorneys have to work with numbers on a fairly regular basis. Litigation attorneys often have to calculate damages. Personal injury attorneys must divide by three to calculate their fees. Family law attorneys (like myself) often need to compute the parties’ income and expenses. Mac OS X comes with a great built=in Calculator (pictured at… Continue Reading
100 Helpful Applications for the Mac
Posted in SoftwareOne of the key components of the anti-Mac propaganda arsenal is the allegation that "there are no programs for the Mac." Of course, nothing could be further from the truth, and I enjoy the opportunities that I have to dispel this falsehood. The interesting new Mac Tricks And Tips blog has an article which discusses… Continue Reading
New Releases This Week
Posted in iPhone, SoftwareTwo significant items were released this week: SuperDuper! v. 2.5 :: One of the best Mac backup programs is now OS X Leopard compatible. I use this program myself, and it is fantastic. SuperDuper! allows you to make a fully bootable clone backup of your hard drive. If you’ve ever experienced a hard drive failure,… Continue Reading
Research Confirms Mac Users Are Sexier Than Windows Users
Posted in Mac vs. PCNot that it should surprise anyone, but it’s now official — Mac users are sexier than Windows users (at least according to the British version of MacWorld). I say that this is not surprising because let’s face it, black turtlenecks are sexy, Bill Gates is not. I can’t vouch for, affirm, or even comment on… Continue Reading
Another Lawyer’s Take on Why You Should Use Macs in Your Law Office
Posted in Switching to MacsJeffrey Kabbe has written an excellent article at his Apple Briefs blog titled "Why Use a Mac in Your Law Firm." His article focuses on the way that Macs work, and it emphasizes how that makes your life easier. If you have considered using Macs in your office, you should read this article. Even if… Continue Reading
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