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News & Analysis as of May 18, 2013

What Litigators Can Learn From Some of the Coolest Graphics in Construction

by Cogent Legal on 2/28/2013

The ability to make powerful, high-quality trial graphics was extremely limited by the software available in the early 1990s. I was reminded of how far we’ve come in the area of visualization and modeling when I recently had...more

How to Effectively Use Surveillance Video in Tort Cases

by Cogent Legal on 1/23/2013

One of the things that has changed the most since I started practicing law two decades ago is the prevalence of surveillance video in tort cases. Given its influence on litigation, it’s important for both plaintiffs and...more

Why You Should Join the Growing Number of Attorneys Using iPads

by Cogent Legal on 7/30/2012

I found the comprehensive study released by the ABA on attorneys’ use of technology very interesting. Kevin O’Keefe summarized the study done by Jeff Richardson as follows: In 2012, 33% of all attorneys report using a tablet...more

Keynote for Attorneys: Tips to Try This Alternative to PowerPoint for Case Presentation

by Cogent Legal on 7/18/2012

In my mind, there is simply no question that Keynote is superior to PowerPoint for many reasons, including: (1) it’s a Mac program, so it’s well integrated with all aspects of the Mac laptops and iPad; (2) it embeds videos in...more

Law Firm Marketing and Design Lessons Learned While Redoing My Website

by Cogent Legal on 6/7/2012

Earlier this year, I embarked on a months-long process of building a new, more sophisticated and customized website, which I’m happy to unveil at cogentlegal.com. This post will share some of what I learned about website...more

e-Briefs on the iPad: An Exciting New Tool to Give Attorneys an Edge

by Cogent Legal on 2/15/2012

There’s been a lot of hype about the iPad’s apps for the legal profession. I’m going to add to it with a prediction that may seem far-fetched, but I believe stands a strong chance of coming to pass: The iPad will...more

Legal Media and Tech Skills for Attorneys: Advice to Help You Get Hired and Improve Your Practice

by Cogent Legal on 1/12/2012

The advice I often give to recent law graduates is, in a nutshell: Get tech savvy. Develop skills in information design and presentation. Become a whiz with document management. Find your inner geek streak. At a time when...more

Attorneys Cash In On Technology Designed For Police Dispatch

by Michael Gibson on 12/9/2010

The focus of this press release is on e911 Smart Phone Technology that can be used to market Personal Injury Attorneys to victims of auto accidents. The USAccident Report App gives victims of serious accidents the ability to...more

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