I want to tell you about a new column I’m writing for Technolawyer called “SmallLaw.” Neil Squillante, the publisher of Technolawyer asked if I would be interested in writing a column focused on practical use of technology in smaller practices. Given that’s what I spend much of my time doing daily anyway, it was a no-brainer – I agreed. My columns will be distributed to Technolawyer subscribers every couple of weeks. They’ll also be archived on the Technolawyer blog.

Included with a free Technolawyer subscription, the columns are coming out twice a month. The first column appeared earlier this month – focusing on my quest for the “perfect laptop” (which, as the column pointed out, consists of TWO laptops, not one – my workhorse Thinkpad and its diminutive sidekick, my Acer EEE 1000H netbook). This will be appearing shortly on the Technolawyer blog along with some side-by-side comparative pics featuring my new “Perfect Laptop Duo.”

My next column will appear October 27th – the focus will be a pragmatic, realistic view on the subject of small firms deciding to use Macs in their practice, either with or without Windows involved. I recently sparked a discussion about this on the ABA’s very busy Solosez listserve. Based on the intensity of the comments, I know you’ll find this both insightful and maybe a bit controversial.

I’ve already thought about my future columns – subjects will include the real cost of do-it-yourself technology – what happens when lawyers represent themselves pro se on their technology. I’ll at the real costs involved as well as the inevitable results. Another subject will be one that I’ve passionately advocated on behalf of, endlessly, in a seemingly endless range of forums – the subject of competent and adequate data backup.

Let me know what other topics you’d like to read about – happy to take suggestions or feature your ideas. If you’re not already a Technolawyer subscriber, I’d ask, WHY NOT? It’s free and is still one of the most important online legal technology resources anywhere (along with Incisive’s Law Technology News – the online edition). Subscribe – you absolutely won’t regret it.

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