We hear a lot about big data these days. But what about our "little data?" By that I mean the routine information that we discard because we have never thought of trying to capture it. Here's my post on Attorney@Work Big Data, Little Data: It’s All Useful Data where I discuss how using document automation
What Lawyers Should Know About Cloud Computing Security Standards
When I speak to lawyers about cloud computing, I still often get the question "But how do I know who is holding my client's information and whether I can trust them?" Generally speaking I tell them there are contractual safeguards so that they should read those providers of the provider agreement closely. I also note
Legal Technology Like It’s 1999
Since the death of Prince you have probably heard the phrase “Party like it’s 1999” recently. I thought I’d spend a few minutes talking about the old days from someone who was actually doing law office technology consulting back in 1999.
In those days you could pretty much keep on top of all legal tech
Pearls of Legal Technology Wisdom for Solo and Small Firms
Those fine folks from AttorneyatWork asked me to offer some reflections on my thoughts after ABA TECHSHOW. Since I had already written one such piece for the Oklahoma Bar Journal (soon 
to be published- watch this blog or the bar journal), I had to decline of course happily accepted, not exactly knowing what I
Podcast: The Lawyer’s Duty of Technology Competence
In this episode of The Digital Edge: Lawyers and Technology, Jim Calloway interviews lawyer and legal technology blogger/podcaster Bob Ambrogi about the lawyer’s duty 
of technology competence, how it applies to discovery and confidentiality, and how technology can really benefit lawyers too. I always enjoy discussing legal technology with Bob and this podcast is
ABA TECHSHOW for the real lawyers across the country
ABA TECHSHOW is next week in Chicago. You can still attend even if you haven't pre-registered.
People sometimes question why I promote attendance at ABA TECHSHOW with almost an evangelical fervor. That is sometimes hard to put into words because it is a special and extremely 
valuable experience.
Kevin O'Keefe, CEO of LexBlog and one
Avoiding the Pain in Strategic Planning
You need a plan, right? A plan for your career or a business plan for your law firm. As the saying goes, life happens when you are busy making plans. But creating a plan, particularly when there are several people involved is often not as simple as it sounds. So for law firms, the best
The Unintended Consequences of the Internet of Things
Refrigerators that automatically help you prepare your shopping list. Thermostats that adjust the temperature to your liking when they detect you are heading home on your commute. A device on the front door that sends a picture to you of everyone who rings the doorbell while you are away. All of these ideas seem great
Podcast: The Future of the Professions: An Interview with Richard and Daniel Susskind
So what is a professional? Wikipedia explains the term this way:
"A professional is a member of a profession or any person who earns their living from a specified activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare 
members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform
Thoughts on Social Media: Risks, Rewards and Uncertainties
Have you heard of the new mind reading app? It lets you know the thoughts and emotions of others, especially those from your past that you have not seen in a long time. You can use it to find evidence about everything from people are lying about why they really missed work to why they