tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27492723177885863152024-02-18T21:00:53.936-08:00mobius-loopAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-30103755920737004032012-10-03T16:52:00.003-07:002012-10-03T16:52:55.395-07:00OCR pdf<b><i>OCR pdf</i></b> – a valuable feature scanned documents can’t live without<br />
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We are used to opening, sending and creating pdf files at home and at work. Pdf file format is simply the convenient tool which makes our documents look good, prevents them from editing (if needed and your addressee does not have special software to edit pdf files) and offers compromise between the document size and its visual characteristics (quality, or readability).</div>
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There are several ways of creating pdf files and the easiest one would be to simply publish the text I am creating right now in MS Word as pdf document. In this case I will automatically get fully indexed pdf file which will allow me to copy and paste any text contents of the document and use them further as text fragments, without harming the integrity of the original pdf document. However, there are other ways of creating pdf files – and the most widespread, actually is scanning to pdf or creating pdf document from an image.</div>
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I think that most of us understand that the document image saved in one of the file formats like .jpeg, .tiff or .png will not have the text content for us to work with. That is why, when creating the pdf file from such image files, <a href="http://cognitiveforms.com/en/Glossary/Why_do_we_search_for_ocr_pdf_function.html">OCR pdf</a> function has to be performed, or, to be more precise, the text data of the document image captured and placed into the pdf file as a separate layer, enabling us the copy-paste functionality described earlier. More to say, indexed pdf files are effective for corporate storage and search of the documents, as you are not only able to find the document by its name or sort them by type and date, but you are actually are capable of finding the documents the text contents of which actually match your search query. Of course, when you have 20 documents to create as pdf files every day, it is not an issue for you, but if the number of created and further used pdf documents comes to thousands or hundreds of thousands – this is where you will strongly experience such small but valuable features and details.</div>
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However, I have encountered many occasions in the history of working with pdf files when simple users save the documents as pdf incorrectly. They simply push “Scan to PDF” button on a scanner or avoid making any settings in the scanning software – in most cases they do not turn on the OCR function at all! This is sad and not effective, as later you will require the conversion of the scanned document into pdf with the OCRed text layer, and, to say frankly, such multiple conversions are not good for the image quality and affect the recognition results. The reason why people make such mistakes is that they do not want to make any settings when using software, ever. I mean it! You hardly can make your employees choose scanning profile, set up the resolution. And, there are people who do that, and a person with the lack of such technical skills will stop working and loose time. This is why at Cognitive Technologies we have created the product that does not require any scanning settings! It has a simple and user-friendly interface and allows scanning to pdf and conversion of documents into pdf files in three clicks! To learn more, search for Compressimo on the Internet!</div>
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When someone says pdf document or scan to pdf we all understand now what he or she means. In this article we will talk about one of the most valuable features of pdf file – document indexing. We will describe the typical errors of simple end users and will tell you about the products making your employee’s life easier.</div>
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In addition to managing the transcripts, <a href="http://www.transcriptpad.com/" target="new">TranscriptPad</a> allows you to import related depo exhibits, so you can take a look at them as well. “You can drive in a nail with a brick, but a hammer will do a much better job” according to Ian O’Flaherty, Managing Partner at Lit Software, LLC.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">One thing Lit Software has figured out is how to make it easy for the first-time user. Sample case data and an excellent Help system (including an iBook and online tutorials) will get you up to speed in no time. First released in January 2012, TranscriptPad is now in version 1.5.5, and sells for <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/transcriptpad/id400464448?mt=8" target="new">$49.95 on iTunes</a>. While it’s not at the bottom end of the pricing scale, the applications it is intended to replace sell for much more – and often with a required annual maintenance renewal fee.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>REVIEW<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">There are several options for reading transcripts. While a full set of features is available along with the transcript in landscape mode, rotating the iPad to portrait mode shows only the page, thus filling the entire screen, making it easy to read. You may still bring up the tool options if desired.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Navigating through the transcript is possible by flipping through the pages, using the page up or page down arrows, or dragging the slider, which then also shows where you are in the transcript.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqTF_414zANefwufc9yQxkKJ1nL2G2Q-eq03fYIzyKk2_B_0TegcB5nrlNme7FDiTB8VGgSVu-U_qk4CfLDuIsKS7mvEupc_k1MtW-M3g3gkkzZ6SfdPGv6At-sNQ_7arRfrDf6qlbTQ/s1600/TrPad001.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqTF_414zANefwufc9yQxkKJ1nL2G2Q-eq03fYIzyKk2_B_0TegcB5nrlNme7FDiTB8VGgSVu-U_qk4CfLDuIsKS7mvEupc_k1MtW-M3g3gkkzZ6SfdPGv6At-sNQ_7arRfrDf6qlbTQ/s320/TrPad001.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Additionally, you can “play” the transcript, scrolling along at the speed you select. This works great, as long as you don’t have too many distractions to deal with. You might also be able to use this feature to practice your speed-reading.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Another great feature is the ability to view the associated document exhibits, which are imported to the case folders just like transcripts. This means you don’t have to open another app for this, or have yet another collection of documents to do so. You cannot annotate the exhibits, however. This would be a nice feature to add.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>SEARCH<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">TranscriptPad features an efficient simple search tool, which can be set to search the active transcript, or the entire case. If you’re searching for a number, it won’t bring up every page or line number either, which is a nice touch. Although complex or Boolean searches are not supported, you can do literal strings of two or more words, and it will capture only the entire string – not every time each word shows up separately. This too, is a good feature. It will also catch a word within a word, such as the singular form of “exhibit” found within the word “exhibits.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">You may want to use your search results to assign an issue code to all of your hits. This is easily done once you have the search results, by selecting the icon in the lower left corner and assigning a new issue code. You cannot assign an existing code to your search results.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">When you are reviewing a set of search results, the up and down page navigation arrows on the right side of the transcript jump to the next hit, rather than the next page. You may also jump to any hit by clicking it in the results display.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>ISSUE CODES and ANNOTATIONS<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Choosing from six available colors, and assigning any number of issue codes, you are able to dissect your transcript into topics, which can then easily be reviewed, saved and shared. You can also choose to apply highlighting or underline your selection, although these are not associated with issue codes. It does allow you to share part of your work, without showing all of your work-product, however. Many of the features in this app might seem limited, but if you think them through, there seems to be a great deal of consideration given to the legal process and sharing just a part of what you’ve done – whether for your client, trial team, the Court, or even opposing counsel.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQ6YtxWgH-jttlrQvCiiOufYkbpYhrcs9GolxJms-ctW_xWZAIUvoy8dLDcuhtUeUF8jfpeK96hT5Zc64BOLsVe4Zu6zlxrt71kjXcg-sg2GRcx5dUYlI_fJcpBmflx49H0b591o-KE0/s1600/TrPad002.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIQ6YtxWgH-jttlrQvCiiOufYkbpYhrcs9GolxJms-ctW_xWZAIUvoy8dLDcuhtUeUF8jfpeK96hT5Zc64BOLsVe4Zu6zlxrt71kjXcg-sg2GRcx5dUYlI_fJcpBmflx49H0b591o-KE0/s320/TrPad002.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">You can also add notes to a selection you have flagged, although you’re restricted to 140 characters, like <a href="http://twitter.com/litigationtech" target="new">Twitter</a>. That should be enough for a brief note in most cases, however.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>REPORTS and EXPORTS<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">As I mentioned above, once you’ve annotated and issue-coded, you have several options as to what to do with your work. You can select all of your issue codes, or just the ones you want. You can also choose to save a highlighted PDF version of your transcript, and you can even save the ASCII text file (not annotated). You can also choose a report version that includes only the selected issue codes, and not the entire transcript.<o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUp_FlG9OVL5-Qxq2ZP-mUlAETQoGyk9WVc4QXeldISDbFfOeW6O5m0qTLWbiCWNciMOHEly73pQ4FrNMjFFWC3-0RzGXS6FjjDIgj2gzSeLljUV_K3p1tMo5H_w0cGP9oo6KyVd9zwA/s1600/TrPad003.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVUp_FlG9OVL5-Qxq2ZP-mUlAETQoGyk9WVc4QXeldISDbFfOeW6O5m0qTLWbiCWNciMOHEly73pQ4FrNMjFFWC3-0RzGXS6FjjDIgj2gzSeLljUV_K3p1tMo5H_w0cGP9oo6KyVd9zwA/s320/TrPad003.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Issue codes appear as plain text with a colored stripe on the left, while highlighting and underlining are actually applied to the text.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Now if your case has outgrown the iPad, and something like TrialDirector or Sanction will be used, you also have the ability to export any set of issue codes as a clip script. This allows you to easily import all of your designations into your trial presentation software, and then edit them for playback in court. While you don’t have the option to choose which ones you export, the resulting report groups them for you and identifies which issue(s) they belong to. Just make sure your transcripts are named identically, or you may use the text of the resulting report in a copy/paste manner.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>CONCLUSION<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">TranscriptPad could use a few improvements. While the search is quick and simple, not having the ability to form complex searches is a fairly significant limitation – at least when comparing with the computer-based applications. Other issues I identified during my review process include the import dialog process, which doesn’t offer any way of previewing your transcript or verifying that the date and other information are correct. I would highly recommend checking the file either before or immediately after importing to make sure everything was captured correctly (i.e., name, date, page numbering, volume, etc.). Page numbers were captured correctly when importing later volumes of a depo. Although the first page did show as page one in my test, all the rest were correctly identified (in my test Volume 3, beginning with page 367).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">With TrialPad’s ability to export to TrialDirector, I would also love to see it import a clip file from TrialDirector, completing the link between the two programs. This feature could also be extended to exporting and importing between two iPads.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Another item I’d like to see would be the ability to limit your highlighting and underline to a partial line. This can be very helpful when preparing designations. You cannot simply copy and paste the transcript text, although you can designate the desired lines and then send it to email, and work with it from there.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Overall, TrialPad is an excellent app, and can make dealing with depos and designations a quick and easy task – especially those times when you’d rather whip out the iPad than work on your computer or laptop. Compared to apps which simply view files, this is indeed a hammer, rather than a brick. With apps like this, the iPad really is becoming a productive tool. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">And finally, am I the only one who noticed that the firm identified in the sample transcripts is Richard and Cranium? Some of you may have to think about this one for a bit…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-14718366513159312332012-06-05T10:52:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:12.359-07:00Sanction vs. TrialDirector – The Battle Heats Up<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sanction vs. TrialDirector – The Battle Heats Up</b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aug3oqJsquxvVLJfQ11L57OqxG152IdQwiAKVwksCdU5UBx20_y_JbS5Wq3ROm6k07b9pxcYVNdLTlO_2gP0iG_dfF3sPWjM4fjpaFEFMNDNBYUtlEVncOPLBBBTN92DiuGpoc5CxoE/s1600/SanctionSolutionsLogo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aug3oqJsquxvVLJfQ11L57OqxG152IdQwiAKVwksCdU5UBx20_y_JbS5Wq3ROm6k07b9pxcYVNdLTlO_2gP0iG_dfF3sPWjM4fjpaFEFMNDNBYUtlEVncOPLBBBTN92DiuGpoc5CxoE/s200/SanctionSolutionsLogo.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0GAqCN1US1lMt87PZqwVXYp75KHVGfPpG_Fp73jBiTTpt9qGrGpWIwnbCyLzIJC2ksx3gMMbhjvjB0b0rA5-NJwImmQeWF-jzHRk8ojLPliyLIORD19brf0MxhRYr30i2Qx4rRvenAY/s1600/TDProductLogo2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0GAqCN1US1lMt87PZqwVXYp75KHVGfPpG_Fp73jBiTTpt9qGrGpWIwnbCyLzIJC2ksx3gMMbhjvjB0b0rA5-NJwImmQeWF-jzHRk8ojLPliyLIORD19brf0MxhRYr30i2Qx4rRvenAY/s200/TDProductLogo2.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It was <a href="http://www.lexisnexis.com/media/press-release.aspx?id=1338476280705529" target="new">announced yesterday (June 4, 2012)</a> that Sanction Solutions had been acquired by LexisNexis, the rapidly-growing legal web and software giant. This adds to their current software collection of over 80 applications, including Concordance, CaseMap®, TextMap® and TimeMap®. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I have owned Sanction software for many years, although I’ve only used it when there was some special reason to do so. One such instance was a very large and notable trial which they (Sanction) referred to me, <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2009/07/may-carmen-v-wal-mart-bicycle-trial.html" target="new">May-Carmen v. Walmart</a>. It’s just good business to use their product at that point. I’m fine with that, and happy to do so. In the May-Carmen trial, Sanction worked well for me, and we won a very high-profile defense verdict.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So, if Sanction works well-enough to help bring a high-profile defense verdict, even under the added pressure of a very limited amount of trial prep time (started work the weekend prior to trial), why do I still prefer <a href="http://indatacorp.com/TrialDirector.html" target="new">TrialDirector</a>? As indicated by a recent <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Which-software-do-you-use-2276605.S.85383388?qid=aebce831-96b9-46b1-a997-a505fcc9459f" target="new">trial presentation software poll</a> taken on LinkedIn’s Trial Technology Group, I’m not alone in my opinion.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">While the two programs are more similar now, earlier versions had some stark differences in how they were designed. TrialDirector was in more of a database programmer’s comfort zone, while Sanction appealed more to the “average” computer user, in that the user interface was simpler and easier to learn. Simple is fine within reason, but when it came to dealing with large complex data sets, TrialDirector’s power came through. With that, paralegals and other “occasional” users would often prefer Sanction, while full-time trial presentation folks and others who were comfortable with data management would turn to TrialDirector.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Now, both are relatively easy to learn at least the basics. What neither can do for you, however, is what is perhaps the most important step in the whole process – getting the data organized and into a manageable format, before importing anything to the software of choice. I have seen many a disaster, usually a result of sloppy and inadequate data management. While this article is not a “how-to” for the occasional user, I will just say that friendly and descriptive file names might be nice when you’re looking at a limited number of files and folders in Windows Explorer, but when you need to locate and present an exhibit to the jury in about 3 seconds, it won’t work. Any longer than that and everyone in Court will be looking at you, wondering what went wrong. That’s why they call it the “hot-seat.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I reviewed <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2010/04/first-review-trialdirector-6.html" target="new">TrialDirector 6</a> when it was first released in early 2010, and then offered my thoughts in a review of <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/03/sanction-3-trial-presentation-software.html" target="new">Sanction 3</a>, which was scheduled for release in early 2011. By this time, TrialDirector was clearly pushing forward into the Windows 7 environment, while it appeared that Sanction had lost interest. While my first view of Sanction 3 looked promising, they had not had an update since Sanction 2.9, and missed their announced release date by several months. In the same period, TrialDirector had gone through 2 major releases and numerous minor updates. If you’re depending on your software to help make a living, the lack of regular updates is not a good sign.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Next, <a href="http://www.eddupdate.com/2009/03/alexander-gallo-holdings-acquires-sanction-solutions.html" target="new">Sanction gets acquired by Gallo Holdings</a>, who then goes <a href="http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlawdaily/2011/09/alexander-gallo-bankruptcy.html" target="new">bankrupt less than 3 years later</a>. Again, if I’m depending on Sanction in a big way here, my confidence is rocked. While I don’t expect they have increased their market share, especially with newcomers such as <a href="http://www.exhibitview.net/" target="new">ExhibitView</a> and <a href="http://www.trialpad.com/" target="new">TrialPad</a> now in the game, somehow they have survived the storm. Enter the LexisNexis rainbow.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So, if LexisNexis reads this article (and I’m sure they will), I would expect them to spend some time in the trenches with all of the user groups, be they trial presentation professionals, paralegals, attorneys, litigation support staff, or anyone else who may be a current, potential or former client. Rather than believing their own marketing or assuming they have the best software on the planet, they might want to find out more about their perceived strengths and weaknesses – from outside their own door. In the past, I’ve witnessed an attitude, if not a degree of arrogance from the company (Sanction) via numerous postings on public forums. Get over it, get busy and prove it with actions, rather than words.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Competition drives us all toward perfection, so I welcome this new start for Sanction, and expect it to be a good thing. Time will tell, but with LexisNexis at the helm, we may be seeing more of Sanction.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-12260418738810246732012-05-10T23:48:00.001-07:002012-05-10T23:48:30.111-07:00HelloHelloUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-16782191029396353672012-05-02T08:08:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:12.377-07:00So Many Apps, So Little Time<br /><div class="MsoNormal">Things have been pretty busy at work lately, and this blog usually takes one of the first hits. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I write because I enjoy it, but it must take a back seat to trial work. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">That stated, even though I haven’t written a lot lately, I have been working with some exciting new apps which I plan on writing more about soon, including <a href="https://www.courtlogger.com/" target="new">Courtlogger Pro</a> (PC software for tracking timed trials), <a href="http://www.rulebookapp.com/" target="new">Rulebook</a>(iPad app for Court Rules, with the ability to highlight and annotate), <a href="http://www.legalviewerapp.com/" target="new">Legal Viewer</a> (iPad app for reviewing eBriefs), <a href="http://livedeposition.com/" target="new">LiveDeposition</a> (iPad app for receiving real-time transcript feed) and <a href="http://bellefield.com/" target="new">iTimekeep</a>(iPad app for tracking your billable hours). <a href="http://www.litsoftware.com/" target="new">TranscriptPad</a> has also just announced a major update coming shortly, including the ability to export transcript designations to TrialDirector for creating video clips. It is great to see the increasing compatibility between platforms.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Each of these appears to be a decent way of handling their intended purpose, and are worth your time to investigate. I’ll cover them more in-depth as soon as I can, but for now, off to trial…<o:p></o:p><br /><br />Also, make sure to join the <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2276605" target="_blank">Trial Technology Group on LinkedIn</a>, and feel free to connect with me as well!<br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-40162552948322572922012-04-11T17:52:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:12.389-07:00What Happens in Vegas: DRI Product Liability ConferenceI had the pleasure this week of speaking at the DRI Product Liability Conference on the topic, “There’s an App For That,” along with Josh Fleming (Frost Brown Todd LLC). Josh is an attorney who has truly embraced technology and the iPad, replacing a lot of books and notepads with the ubiquitous little tablet. It was a treat sharing the session with him, as we offered two very different perspectives on iPad apps for lawyers and trial presentation in general.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7SBz1z15tDsHhdKeFal0rp4wLMTo9nlcOM2xPHqxZBYTGICsj2fkIkc6pgBHfzC26FsE2PfUK81AM4DbckDv0Ai4uRtBMiNBJ8cZ8TDoXTBwjOFxhZI27zcoFnvLwPf5juYCF-3cxZE/s1600/Photo+Apr+08,+9+13+54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7SBz1z15tDsHhdKeFal0rp4wLMTo9nlcOM2xPHqxZBYTGICsj2fkIkc6pgBHfzC26FsE2PfUK81AM4DbckDv0Ai4uRtBMiNBJ8cZ8TDoXTBwjOFxhZI27zcoFnvLwPf5juYCF-3cxZE/s320/Photo+Apr+08,+9+13+54+PM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice collection of legal apps</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Most of the apps discussed have been reviewed on this blawg, and you may use the search feature to locate any specific app or topic. In this article, links are to articles containing relevant links to other reviews (e.g., the ExhibitView link will lead to reviews of other trial presentation apps). Trial Presentation apps covered (and shown) were TrialPad, Evidence, Exhibit A, <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2012/01/review-exhibitview-for-ipad.html" target="new">ExhibitView</a>, and <a href="http://www.indatacorp.com/TDMobile.htm" target="new">TDmobile</a> -- TrialDirector’s yet-to-be-released offering, which is expected to be available in a couple of months or so. In all fairness, I won’t write a review until the final release is ready to go, although I have been testing early versions. This app, according to inData, will be free. That could certainly shake up the trial presentation app market space.<br /><br />One advantage TrialDirector has recently added is the ability to export a subset of exhibits all packaged for the iPad app. ExhibitView (for the PC) also has this capability, and according to Ian O’Flaherty (TrialPad), the exported data set will work with any of the trial presentation apps.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ClDqYuXaj8ua90teLmYUBEFiMOXqR7h7rE5QOLmONM7IDM-JXx53JOHnzllwDOxGqC4gQalpWXdjU_DF1FTsx0r5sNYCiiY6vlIQy9HGI9SqAZ0Ilb9A7xGxYkKhY8R0TTELnohgYuI/s1600/Photo+Apr+09%252C+7+16+17+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ClDqYuXaj8ua90teLmYUBEFiMOXqR7h7rE5QOLmONM7IDM-JXx53JOHnzllwDOxGqC4gQalpWXdjU_DF1FTsx0r5sNYCiiY6vlIQy9HGI9SqAZ0Ilb9A7xGxYkKhY8R0TTELnohgYuI/s320/Photo+Apr+09%252C+7+16+17+AM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TrialDirector Export to iPad</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In addition to these, Josh and I also covered <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2012/01/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-ijury-for-voir.html" target="new">several jury selection (voir dire) and monitoring apps</a>, legal research and calendaring, and of course <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2012/02/popular-cloud-file-storage-apps.html" target="new">Dropbox</a>, which seems to be the key to getting data into all of the apps. Josh also discussed several <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/08/hard-candy-ipad-cases-and-stylus.html" target="new">stylus options</a> and <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2012/02/ikeyboard-for-ipad-touch-typing-and-how.html" target="new">keyboards for the iPad</a>.<br /><br />We wrapped our session by <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2012/03/live-interactive-e-briefs-for-ipad.html" target="new">showing an actual “iBrief,”</a> which contained embedded animation, video, and even a 3-D products model. This was probably the “ooh, ahh” moment of our presentation. It could be used for expert witnesses, mediations, depositions, and settlement conferences. The nice thing about the iPad is that you can easily capture the current screen at any time by simply hitting the two "on" buttons at the same time.<br /><br />Please feel free to follow up with any questions either by posting them here, or by using the contact info links at the top of this page. I just had a couple of trials get pushed, so if you happen to need a little assistance in an upcoming matter… <br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-122851964579360792012-04-01T09:29:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:12.404-07:00Medical Malpractice CLE in Palm Springs<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was in Palm Springs this weekend, where along with the beautiful 90 degree weather, I enjoyed speaking at the <b>California Medical Legal Committee</b> <b>Annual Meeting</b> to a group of some of the Golden State’s top Medical Malpractice Defense Attorneys. We discussed how using technology can improve your trial practice, and I shared some ideas on how to get insurance carriers and clients to cover the cost of this valuable service. It is critical to educate them on how <b>the use of technology in trial presentation can significantly reduce the length of the trial, improve jury comprehension and retention, and easily increase the volume of evidence presented.</b> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbcSxxv3QTKElavpIZLYqUhl11FOEtY56yPgCfs661vdsrBGwm4mGA7ALAlXPi_eggicJMbdLrBTewHpMMJWen-5JrN0qxERT-ivu6-SmoiUWDBd4ZZHUI776VnFcp0MgczO8doevwls/s1600/California+Medical+Legal+Committee+2012-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbcSxxv3QTKElavpIZLYqUhl11FOEtY56yPgCfs661vdsrBGwm4mGA7ALAlXPi_eggicJMbdLrBTewHpMMJWen-5JrN0qxERT-ivu6-SmoiUWDBd4ZZHUI776VnFcp0MgczO8doevwls/s200/California+Medical+Legal+Committee+2012-4.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is far more efficient to show everyone an exhibit at the same time. Highlighting a word or sentence can then actually help you “argue” the document to an extent -- pointing out facts to the jury which can help them view your perspective of the case. It should also be explained that jurors learn just like the rest of us. When we have a visual image available, we understand new information better -- and retain it longer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Another idea to help convince a client or reluctant carrier is to propose a cost-sharing plan with opposing counsel.</b> Although a Trial Presentation Consultant cannot provide privileged work-product to both parties, you can share the in-court presentation of the exhibits in a neutral fashion. If opposing counsel is agreeable, they will also cover half the cost, making it a very reasonable option for all. Should they also wish to have someone helping organize and prepare exhibits, deposition designations or demonstratives (work-product), they will have to bring in another trial tech. Ethical walls must be respected at all times. I can say that in my experience, <b>when an agreement to share costs is reached, carriers have been willing to cover their half of the expenses.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An informal survey (attendees raising their hands) indicated that nearly all of these trial veterans had used some form of technology for their own trial presentations such as an ELMO (document camera), most have seen fully-equipped courtrooms (with everything you need to simply plug in your laptop and present your evidence), about 25% or less had used actual trial presentation software, about 50% have an iPad, and only one (out of about 50 or 60) was running a Mac platform, with the remainder on a Windows/PC system. <b>Insurance carriers and clients should be aware that if the courtroom is already set up for trial presentation technology, chances are the Court will expect parties to use it.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>Note: I am available for a few CLE presentations each year, generally covering the topic of technology used in improving your trial practice. If your group is interested, feel free to shoot me an email (links are at the top of this page).</i></b></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-87691351274282882042012-03-11T17:33:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:12.418-07:00"Live" Interactive E-Briefs for iPad<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSdTUkQjUN2I32GSd5R3prg9Hm847d9EKHt3dJ9kY0x5sT23u4TO-mYk1CXlPvppBRGp8u9wxM_h2vWJR7-NXgHg6lg6_WChIyj4AkwiOtQHUziyOiKwpJTY4ucPqBm-GXn-PPo92iaw/s1600/iPad-eBriefs+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSdTUkQjUN2I32GSd5R3prg9Hm847d9EKHt3dJ9kY0x5sT23u4TO-mYk1CXlPvppBRGp8u9wxM_h2vWJR7-NXgHg6lg6_WChIyj4AkwiOtQHUziyOiKwpJTY4ucPqBm-GXn-PPo92iaw/s200/iPad-eBriefs+001.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Morgan Smith (Cogent Legal Graphics) has come up an ultra-cool way of putting together e-briefs. If you’re not familiar with the concept of e-briefs, you’ll do well to do a little research on the topic. Many courts are now requiring submission of briefs via electronic files, such as PDF. I was actually working on a review of some e-brief providers for Law Technology News, when I saw this. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Smith has a method of saving a brief in an iBooks files format, which can be viewed on an iPad. The really cool thing about this is that although a “normal” PDF-based e-brief allows you to include extra files and add hyperlinks to exhibits and cites, this allows you to actually “embed” the files into the presentation, including documents and photos, plus video and even 3-D models. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9FKEvpWkgw_cmq7DdqmIuPI9XqmMKiYV0eQGpVcJlzWX1zhEX0DMN7kEPAx7BQ7qFxLwRwAcgSTMeBosH5cA9TVg3Q2OydMBLk7h8U8qI4wv6q-nnyKdPYS8hFoUn_c2c0wJwNNmr-o/s1600/iPad-eBriefs+003.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9FKEvpWkgw_cmq7DdqmIuPI9XqmMKiYV0eQGpVcJlzWX1zhEX0DMN7kEPAx7BQ7qFxLwRwAcgSTMeBosH5cA9TVg3Q2OydMBLk7h8U8qI4wv6q-nnyKdPYS8hFoUn_c2c0wJwNNmr-o/s1600/iPad-eBriefs+003.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’ll be honest – it takes quite a bit to get me excited about something “new” in legal technology these days, but this one does it. Smith shares an article on his blog, <a href="http://cogentlegal.com/blog/2012/02/14/ebriefs-on-the-ipad/" target="new">e-Briefs on the iPad: An Exciting New Tool to Give Attorneys an Edge</a>, and if you are reading this on your iPad, you may download the <a href="https://cogentlegal.box.com/s/xmajv4pqc958805g1mm2" target="new">demo file here</a>.</div><a href="https://cogentlegal.box.com/s/xmajv4pqc958805g1mm2" msonormal"="" target="new>demo file here</a>. You’ll need to install the iBooks app if you don’t already have it, and make sure to open with iBooks. The file is around 40 MB, so the download may take a minute or two, depending on your connection speed.</div> <div class="></a><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://cogentlegal.box.com/s/xmajv4pqc958805g1mm2" msonormal"="" target="new>demo file here</a>. You’ll need to install the iBooks app if you don’t already have it, and make sure to open with iBooks. The file is around 40 MB, so the download may take a minute or two, depending on your connection speed.</div> <div class="><br /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">The downside is that in order to view it with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll need to use an iPad. Now, if the case is worth 7 or 8 figures, it could even be worth providing one for the Court, if necessary. This could also be extremely helpful in Mediations, Settlement Conferences and Markman Hearings. As an alternative, you can also view most of it in the PDF format, but you won’t be able to view video, or “grab” and examine a 3-D object. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cogentlegal.box.com/s/xmajv4pqc958805g1mm2" msonormal"="" target="new>demo file here</a>. You’ll need to install the iBooks app if you don’t already have it, and make sure to open with iBooks. The file is around 40 MB, so the download may take a minute or two, depending on your connection speed.</div> <div class="></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihgwuFXBZ98MQPOlUItuUJW7JQF8My4HsicOHchVHdMwwkTcP8U1DV6e9hwgUNiUItwIkxKkHGUu2IFKW0hqndg0kON466SJNsbqtO620IZDgGNWgFhSvmx8mMOpqSGVF1EHBpKXFQ8M/s1600/iPad-eBriefs+002.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihgwuFXBZ98MQPOlUItuUJW7JQF8My4HsicOHchVHdMwwkTcP8U1DV6e9hwgUNiUItwIkxKkHGUu2IFKW0hqndg0kON466SJNsbqtO620IZDgGNWgFhSvmx8mMOpqSGVF1EHBpKXFQ8M/s1600/iPad-eBriefs+002.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">In any event, e-briefs should be on your to-do list. I look forward to sharing this with my clients. It's definitely something I can add to my arsenal.<br /><br />Contact me if you're interested in more info on the "iBrief" and how it can help your case.<br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-55760116415471990982012-02-21T13:02:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.432-07:00Rest in Peace, Finis Price<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR65Ru5PcU9dQ_iF6696OnhLy4_juxtvr4PxHH6LGCJqG95Bh0ArKxsBSPEbDupSkPO2O0PzRZp-JSYvuJW-Nh4-MHiheNWSxCgoGP9n78BYFJ7TATFIVyn0BSCh6PPeyGGbXG_nnG2Jc/s1600/FinisPriceRIP.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR65Ru5PcU9dQ_iF6696OnhLy4_juxtvr4PxHH6LGCJqG95Bh0ArKxsBSPEbDupSkPO2O0PzRZp-JSYvuJW-Nh4-MHiheNWSxCgoGP9n78BYFJ7TATFIVyn0BSCh6PPeyGGbXG_nnG2Jc/s320/FinisPriceRIP.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">It is with great sadness that I report the passing of a highly-regarded and respected fellow Trial Consultant and Blogger, Finis Price. I would always enjoy reading his reviews of various software and iPad apps for the legal professional. At only 37 years old, he was already soaring among eagles.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Though our nation may be large, our community is small and tight. Here is the email which was sent to me by Don Gibson (The Trial Division, LLC), another fellow Trial Consultant:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">FYI – Ted.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><b>Subject:</b> Finis Price<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/finisprice">http://www.linkedin.com/in/finisprice</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Those of you active at LinkedIn have probably heard of Finis or read some of his posts. He was an attorney from Louisville, Kentucky who, with his wife, a paralegal, had a trial support and presentation company called TechnoEsq.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">A marketing email I received today from ExhibitView contains this sad news.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">“We are saddened to learn of the passing of Finis Price, Esq. this past weekend. Finis was an incredible person, always willing to help and was a consultant for us on our iPad app. He came to Georgia for our CLE in January and everyone just loved him. He was the author of <a href="http://exhibitview.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=654b8c4b535e7ecf109806431&id=6309ad4be5&e=c3c4edfb45">www.technoesq.com</a>and he was a major authority on iPad apps and legal technology. Finis was from Louisville, Kentucky and we, Bob Finnell, Esq. and I, Bill Roach will miss him, his laugh and his advice a immensely for a long time into the future. –Bill”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">From what I’ve gathered it was an accident of some kind last Thursday. He was only 37. Those of you who know Ted Brooks might want to pass this along should he wish to post the news at the Trial Technology group. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=finis-raymond-price&pid=155943355&fhid=7239">http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=finis-raymond-price&pid=155943355&fhid=7239</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Keep on soaring, Finis - we will miss you and your unique perspectives. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-46484367259473103562012-02-13T16:39:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.446-07:00iKeyboard for iPad, Touch Typing, and How Mavis Beacon Changed My Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfNAQv_7c7m52x_lHGW_LnLjeny_8Sk7e6dys_rm3B_gbqepo1q47H03d431xh3eSMyG6apZuUIZomiGKFUWQjjFBIJIjHz6eKYL9xE-KmU3I7JNG2UzVVwtgQ0dPvsC7ccl3oZFNCFI/s1600/iKeyboardLogo.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfNAQv_7c7m52x_lHGW_LnLjeny_8Sk7e6dys_rm3B_gbqepo1q47H03d431xh3eSMyG6apZuUIZomiGKFUWQjjFBIJIjHz6eKYL9xE-KmU3I7JNG2UzVVwtgQ0dPvsC7ccl3oZFNCFI/s1600/iKeyboardLogo.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You may recall my first <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/08/ikeyboard-update-touch-typing-on-your.html" target="new">reviews of the iKeyboard</a>, which were both written prior to release of the final version. Even working with the prototypes, I was sold on the concept of having the ability to touch-type on my iPad, without requiring me to lug around a clunky external keyboard. I know, some will say that they're small, and can easily fit into a briefcase or purse. Well, to that I respond - so can a laptop. The main attraction of the iPad is that it is a compact and self-contained device, capable of doing much of what a computer can do. Start adding external accessories and you're losing out on the real benefit of the device.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">So, when I first learned of this project on <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/" target="new">Kickstarter</a>, I was very interested. Kickstarter is a program in which you may invest in the development of some undeveloped product or idea. Some are better than others, and this is the only one I've actually been personally involved in. When I learned that the developer was an attorney, I was even more interested. Cliff Thier, a Connecticut transactional and litigation attorney had a dream, and thanks to Kickstarter, had some funding.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The Kickstarter program allowed one to invest at a few different levels, one of them which would include a first-generation <a href="http://www.ikeyboard.com/" target="new">iKeyboard</a>, and also the second, once released. Since I review a good number of apps and software, I was also sent an early prototype.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHs61IP7tvRPCFTSoQeGlyUUC9WkQDImfU_YVUk-vLVgolUZ9JOxV-0J7cOv_RlESy4Z2TTqdyzi5Jf9U9kxNfyZqmeAAJkwgYjVSGFWOFFZluEP-gwjMOpIgO0f35PnjcznAhthnKyl4/s1600/IMG_20120213_150820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHs61IP7tvRPCFTSoQeGlyUUC9WkQDImfU_YVUk-vLVgolUZ9JOxV-0J7cOv_RlESy4Z2TTqdyzi5Jf9U9kxNfyZqmeAAJkwgYjVSGFWOFFZluEP-gwjMOpIgO0f35PnjcznAhthnKyl4/s320/IMG_20120213_150820.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">This version worked well, but was a little bit on the clunky side, due to its method of attachment to the iPad, using small side clips, making it difficult to use with most iPad cases. Even so, touch-typing on the iPad was now a reality. Having the tactile “feel” of typing, along with the “F” and “J” home key reference bumps means you can actually type without looking at the keyboard.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The current version utilizes a series of sticky “magnets,” which hold it securely to the iPad’s screen. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1EMnEChSvfSvfedQnTP6zoklyxwhzlNpoLS4yVe0Dlb3js19pf3U6h3uR9VJL0pBLEhyphenhyphenGuJYXFyuOAQVJdT6ieCRSiy8Duli_FO3zCwt7b8aiNgQlNg8zJ0jOousjbDy2X45STePrtE/s1600/IMG_20120213_153018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1EMnEChSvfSvfedQnTP6zoklyxwhzlNpoLS4yVe0Dlb3js19pf3U6h3uR9VJL0pBLEhyphenhyphenGuJYXFyuOAQVJdT6ieCRSiy8Duli_FO3zCwt7b8aiNgQlNg8zJ0jOousjbDy2X45STePrtE/s320/IMG_20120213_153018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you have to ask me why touch typing is so important, I probably won't have an answer that will satisfy you. If you're convinced that looking at your on-screen keyboard is good enough for you get things done on your iPad, I'd guess that you fall into the category of the majority of users, who see their iPad as a great way to do a lot of things, but probably aren't doing a lot of typing.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Backing up a few years - quite a few, actually, I really learned how to type by using a DOS program, called <a href="http://mavisbeacon.com/" target="new">Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing</a>. Sadly, it appears that dear Ms. Bacon hasn't introduced a typing app for the iPad yet, but there are a few others available. In any event, back in 5 or 10 B.C. (before computers), I never had the need to learn how to do it correctly, since for the limited amount of typing I was doing at the time, I was able to get by with the hunt and peck method. I can still recall playing a game which had words falling downward on the screen that you had to type before they crashed to the ground. Seems like a sorry excuse for a game, but here I am many years later, cranking out a good number of legal technology articles each year, in addition to making a living using computers in trial presentation, which also requires a mastery of the skill. Mavis Beacon, I owe you one.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Back to the future, and my review of the iKeyboard. I will say that other than a very brief test, writing this article is the first time I've used the commercially available version, and although I'm a little slower than I might be on my laptop, I'm still a heck of a lot faster than typing on the iPad's display, which is really little more than a modern version of hunt and peck typing. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgupR8xMNm9xnWE0sM-EsXl6z6BJryEi39SgSk6G3rRhmmx_-b8B_P0ZoWGF1rJNbU2tufCJhs8ntmq7eTcSna4jwiuK7fqzHc8F7_GyByELZb7pVcl-McPmgfavZP0Lg9Nyfhqc6Njmk/s1600/IMG_20120213_153428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgupR8xMNm9xnWE0sM-EsXl6z6BJryEi39SgSk6G3rRhmmx_-b8B_P0ZoWGF1rJNbU2tufCJhs8ntmq7eTcSna4jwiuK7fqzHc8F7_GyByELZb7pVcl-McPmgfavZP0Lg9Nyfhqc6Njmk/s320/IMG_20120213_153428.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">According to Cliff Thier, the key tension and response are designed to emulate the Apple keyboard. While I can't personally say whether they've nailed it, I will say that it does take a little time to get the feel of it, but once you do, your typing speed increases a great deal.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">In order to be comfortable while typing, I'd recommend getting something like the <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/08/hard-candy-ipad-cases-and-stylus.html" target="new">Candy Convertible</a> case, which I'm using now and have reviewed, or the <a href="http://www.apple.com/ipad/smart-cover/" target="new">Apple Smart Cover</a>. Either of these (and there are others) will allow you to add a slight angle to your iPad, making it much easier to read what you're typing - because you're not looking at those keys any more now, are you?<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHD-U4B3RWV4I6xke8_vsyA5nOI2IF2P0p0o2rIhY8LnF5rGDp3COdy-xSyJ0qYEDsU_37crSaOixG8_cuSbkS0Npjkw3YCw8LvOJuKOyWAsj3lnHX751E58k8GgzyQ4bmJdWkR_hkbo/s1600/IMG_20120213_153213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHD-U4B3RWV4I6xke8_vsyA5nOI2IF2P0p0o2rIhY8LnF5rGDp3COdy-xSyJ0qYEDsU_37crSaOixG8_cuSbkS0Npjkw3YCw8LvOJuKOyWAsj3lnHX751E58k8GgzyQ4bmJdWkR_hkbo/s320/IMG_20120213_153213.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">In conclusion, for $35, you can add touch-typing to your iPad, and you won't have to carry around chargers, batteries, or other external accessories in order to do so. Not a bad investment, available in black or white.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ikeyboard.com/" target="new">iKeyboard</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-68509303902797517512012-02-08T13:26:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.460-07:00Popular Cloud File Storage Apps Compared<div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcshyWtS-6xQztUxBwWy4PtU-uhokvBS7ddNJHBESwuJGtSuQls2xpf90Knp9RUPIBvoOFggbMt70Gs2iEQByfq2fU1hBVip1wzTVhT3DGeHu2P2F0u6lPhKUmKPAXo3H-4miwt4Fj0Ng/s1600/CloudIcon.PNG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcshyWtS-6xQztUxBwWy4PtU-uhokvBS7ddNJHBESwuJGtSuQls2xpf90Knp9RUPIBvoOFggbMt70Gs2iEQByfq2fU1hBVip1wzTVhT3DGeHu2P2F0u6lPhKUmKPAXo3H-4miwt4Fj0Ng/s200/CloudIcon.PNG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal">It is estimated that nearly 300 Billion emails are sent worldwide daily, according to a <a href="http://www.radicati.com/?p=5290" target="new">2010 study by the Radicati Group, Inc</a>. The massive amount of data and web traffic is mind-boggling, with some highlights shared in <a href="http://royal.pingdom.com/2011/01/12/internet-2010-in-numbers/" target="new">Internet 2010 in Numbers</a>, an interesting compilation of facts and figures. While email was once one of most efficient methods of moving relatively small amounts of data from one point to another, nowadays, with plenty of convenient alternatives, you don’t have to choke both sender’s and recipient’s email servers with ten pound email attachments. Here a few services you can use, each offering a free level of storage and service, along with full-featured paid upgrades. I've also included a handy comparison chart at the end of this article.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYS-gb53JXZEz-oheZNgwyjgssWIovcbcpJSzttero7H9eJFXW7o2HOCfx5haoK1CsIKX6U7Cpe_58eQ10oKLKGYVvADBDdBxjF8lYM0EEEOKhS2YjMKNlRDth42FEYTQVbfpLrqcwLA/s1600/Cloud001.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYS-gb53JXZEz-oheZNgwyjgssWIovcbcpJSzttero7H9eJFXW7o2HOCfx5haoK1CsIKX6U7Cpe_58eQ10oKLKGYVvADBDdBxjF8lYM0EEEOKhS2YjMKNlRDth42FEYTQVbfpLrqcwLA/s320/Cloud001.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://db.tt/eZuzqlI" target="new">Dropbox</a><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’ll list Dropbox first, since it’s the one I personally use most often. This is a referral link which gives you an extra 250MB on your free account. Dropbox is primarily a cloud-based storage service, but now also features a decent method of file-sharing at the folder level, and also happens to be perhaps the most popular method of moving files to and from iPad apps. There is a version for the desktop of your PC as well, which automatically remains synced to the cloud. So, you can actually use this as an offsite backup. The file-sharing occurs when you select others to share a work folder with, and then you can add or remove files for all to have access. Bear in mind, if you delete the files from your desktop version, they will also be deleted from the shared folder. You can also share individual files an unsecured “Public” folder via a link, such as I’ve done <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18505968/1104%20Brooks%20Bio.pdf" target="new">here with my bio</a>. Just be aware that there are no password requirements for anyone to download from your Public folder, so anyone choosing to download and distribute my bio is free to do so. Go ahead, try it. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpk5q9QPHFi2ozzGwOdsvEpPuXSt55vP-P5V2JvcXCvBM6H707_uL0VY7-dbqaNcYv5rfUDm70Ta-8yBDF0r6ZczSAE26KuXGDFz855hRtJwCEvylz4nVzgPhOezzpiSqOWjc7EowaVsA/s1600/Cloud002.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpk5q9QPHFi2ozzGwOdsvEpPuXSt55vP-P5V2JvcXCvBM6H707_uL0VY7-dbqaNcYv5rfUDm70Ta-8yBDF0r6ZczSAE26KuXGDFz855hRtJwCEvylz4nVzgPhOezzpiSqOWjc7EowaVsA/s320/Cloud002.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://www.yousendit.com/" target="new">YouSendIt</a><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">YouSendIt started off as more an email replacement for sending large attachments, but now they also offer free storage. You are able to send files to their server, which then generates an email sent to your recipients with a link to download the file, or files may be saved in the cloud on their server. With upgraded versions, you can select multiple files, or even entire folders. The zip feature is actually much faster than locally zipping your files in my experience, and you have options as to how long the file will remain on the server, and how many downloads are permitted. This is probably the easiest method of sharing files with others, since the recipient doesn’t have to have an account.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX60uwYmAhYd4pn-D0b04JXpSDUTITb7O5GXeXOvNJBjxAji0jWe4cLOpl6CotSiAq9_h3Ng1so2toBiv7_0o813IKt9MOGFJAPipsQe6A68V8iEZ1aH6TK3pqWHiNrT_8TRTHXgcC97Y/s1600/Cloud003.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX60uwYmAhYd4pn-D0b04JXpSDUTITb7O5GXeXOvNJBjxAji0jWe4cLOpl6CotSiAq9_h3Ng1so2toBiv7_0o813IKt9MOGFJAPipsQe6A68V8iEZ1aH6TK3pqWHiNrT_8TRTHXgcC97Y/s320/Cloud003.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://box.com/" target="new">Box</a><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">This service is similar to YouSendIt, although their initial focus was more storage-based, with the option to send a link for sharing. This service started as box.net, and has been around quite a while, as one of the first services of its kind available to the public. One advantage of Box is that it features 5GB of free storage, more than doubling the YouSendIt free account limit. There are lots of great features in both free and upgraded options. Sending a file link via Box does not require the recipient to have an account. I hadn’t used this service in a few years, and am impressed with all of the updates and functionality.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnxDBtInbI4xC6loTlpys1YjzE9RHuM6DCFKrSQ18CzjgCzF7lBxtBSGmrz1EOVrYGWGPhSMNzgAL3mmzRMSAifKhld5zrI6DShvjhfeUDvFIEaQuC-8CK8SgluZdN8dD1pOADHSHTo8/s1600/Cloud004.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnxDBtInbI4xC6loTlpys1YjzE9RHuM6DCFKrSQ18CzjgCzF7lBxtBSGmrz1EOVrYGWGPhSMNzgAL3mmzRMSAifKhld5zrI6DShvjhfeUDvFIEaQuC-8CK8SgluZdN8dD1pOADHSHTo8/s320/Cloud004.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="http://www.docs.google.com/" target="new">Google Docs</a><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">This was designed primarily as a cloud-based working document collaboration tool, where someone can post a document, and others can review and update it. The key here is that the documents do not require you to have any other office software. In other words, you could use you phone, iPad or Android tablet for full editing ability. They have also recently rolled out a <a href="http://www.google.com/google-d-s/whatsnew.html" target="new">new Presentations app</a>. Upon checking, I just noticed there is a new feature currently being Beta-tested, which will allow you to save a local read-only copy of the document. It appears that although each of these cloud storage sites began with some unique features, they are all becoming more alike. Overall, Google’s options are becoming very attractive, with the ability to automatically upload photos from your phone, a calendar, Gmail, and a full suite of features.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGBNiVr1WXt4P9Q_2_d-GQ4CnUJqj-76I7GPatCchANPUIjQMLATaOlW6OQhuMVTO4hoL7bHyPwP-K5QBL09rL33HdXT-IcmaHHzjgusLrUKtt3ih_ULxW4Si_a0RcpuM0xUPG9S3X2g/s1600/Cloud005.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGBNiVr1WXt4P9Q_2_d-GQ4CnUJqj-76I7GPatCchANPUIjQMLATaOlW6OQhuMVTO4hoL7bHyPwP-K5QBL09rL33HdXT-IcmaHHzjgusLrUKtt3ih_ULxW4Si_a0RcpuM0xUPG9S3X2g/s320/Cloud005.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.icloud.com/" target="new">iCloud</a><o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Surprisingly late to the table, and also lacking in some of the best features noted in the above apps is Apple’s own iCloud. In any event, you’ll find the familiar suite of email, contacts, and your calendar, plus an option to “find my phone” (or iPad), and an iWork icon, which is a cloud-based document storage area for Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, while also serving as a backup for your iPad data with 5GB of free storage available. Upgrade options are available. Although this service is pretty much a no-brainer for iPhone and iPad users, the interface with the computer doesn’t seem to be quite there yet. After logging into my account, I would have expected to have access to the same set of contacts, calendar, and email that I have on my iPad. Instead, they were empty, and I could not locate a method of getting it all to sync up. Not sure if that feature is available yet, but it’s not practical to assume that anyone is going to manually update their contacts again. Remember doing that each time you got a new cell phone? That is so 1980’s.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Conclusion<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I would suggest getting at least a free account for one or more of these. You will likely find yourself naturally gravitating towards one or more to the point you’ll want to pay for an upgraded version. This may be a result of discovering which works best for you, or because a client is using it, requiring you to upgrade to more storage or functionality. Each brand offers several upgrade level options and some include personalized branding, although the comparison chart below shows only the least-expensive upgrade option for each. There are many other options available, which a quick search on “<a href="http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1_____enUS445&ix=hea&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=cloud+storage" target="new">Cloud Storage</a>” will demonstrate. All of them include a login and web-based interface.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjRbhguP3tVfe5UBa0w3QMnAdsZ8KRSyONOhtmYGNGvCqMknNY04M5lkjSnjRGniPFMhHYJb_OvFL5wgqAytIcYtw_FTZWTNoEqHMy4Kp2zGAI9wGfWNcBt_3rDL-Tz1sUHM2Z29iTEA/s1600/CloudComparisonChart.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjRbhguP3tVfe5UBa0w3QMnAdsZ8KRSyONOhtmYGNGvCqMknNY04M5lkjSnjRGniPFMhHYJb_OvFL5wgqAytIcYtw_FTZWTNoEqHMy4Kp2zGAI9wGfWNcBt_3rDL-Tz1sUHM2Z29iTEA/s400/CloudComparisonChart.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Click on chart to enlarge</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-69168219341220787362012-01-24T09:28:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.475-07:00iPad Apps for Lawyers: iJury for Voir Dire<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Reprinted with permission from the </span><a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202538724500&Will_an_iPad_App_Replace_Postit_for_Voir_Dire" target="_blank">Jan. 19, 2012 issue of Law Technology News</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">. ©2012 ALM Media Properties, LLC.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV__qbErYTaOt6EqsErcRvVkWxI1GDIeeJ_mUajvy_wvhQFo8cSDpHK4q4DBz_nS3T7zasRMXGhBRh-i6YdBXG6jc6o1FWH6WBSY6GbEJ9piHX738Es1Nc74W_lkvT0mBHeNOI_u2hB1M/s1600/iJuryLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV__qbErYTaOt6EqsErcRvVkWxI1GDIeeJ_mUajvy_wvhQFo8cSDpHK4q4DBz_nS3T7zasRMXGhBRh-i6YdBXG6jc6o1FWH6WBSY6GbEJ9piHX738Es1Nc74W_lkvT0mBHeNOI_u2hB1M/s1600/iJuryLogo.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">iJury</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">After a lengthy trial and engaging voir dire without computer assistance, Orlando, Fla.-based attorney Lawrence Williamson teamed up with computer technician Sean Ham (who assisted Williamson with trial logistics and document management) to come up with <a href="http://ijuryapp.com/" target="new">iJury</a>, an affordable iPad app that would enable attorneys to "concentrate on the art of voir dire and move away from the excessive note taking and paper shuffling."<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Digital convergence is an admirable charge for any app and fits well with the iPad vision. I've reviewed several apps designed for jury selection (voir dire) and monitoring and, although they all appear to be helpful, the fiercest competitor to iPad apps remains the venerable <a href="http://www.post-it.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Post_It/Global/" target="new">Post-it® Notes</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Some things just seem to work better the old-fashioned way. Perhaps one reason is that entering data on the iPad, although it can be comprehensive, takes most of us longer than scribbling on sticky notes. While it is likely just a simple matter of adjusting your work flow to input data on the iPad, I still see more people using the familiar little yellow squares than apps such as <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/01/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-ijuror.html" target="new">iJuror</a>, <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/01/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-ijuror.html" target="new">JuryTracker</a>, <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/02/jury-duty-ipad-app-for-voir-dire-jury.html" target="new">Jury Duty</a>, or even full-feature software applications such as <a href="http://www.thejuryexpert.com/2011/07/jury-box-post-it-replacement-for-jury-consultants-and-lawyers/" target="new">Jury Box</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">One thing sticky notes can't do is perform data analysis, but that is true of most iPad apps for voir dire. Most apps do a decent job of storing and retrieving juror information, but don't do much in the way of looking at the big picture. iJury is different. Once you've entered personal information on each juror, you're able to view the bigger picture, literally, in a series of dynamic charts. These bar charts indicate trends in your jury pool, including overall indications of positive, negative or neutral scores for your case, as well as a desktop view of a jury's gender and racial balance and socioeconomic status.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HK_cfoUMTyC20LftpdNF5yAAusdOuf7J5IFPRVt9ZV-ibX68MrdXyY87JB-NDvwhWpx9TIWT1tN_iCUM-q5seQSEWBdUajnH36WSROBQ4CCVjRU-cwJGVgsoKp_A-HbYkXfPVXFwq3M/s1600/3JuryPoolStatisticsScreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HK_cfoUMTyC20LftpdNF5yAAusdOuf7J5IFPRVt9ZV-ibX68MrdXyY87JB-NDvwhWpx9TIWT1tN_iCUM-q5seQSEWBdUajnH36WSROBQ4CCVjRU-cwJGVgsoKp_A-HbYkXfPVXFwq3M/s320/3JuryPoolStatisticsScreen.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Figure 1</em></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Figure 1 shows a high-altitude view of iJury that can help flag potential issues with your currently seated panel of jurors. Additionally, a sample set of common voir dire questions is included, which may be scored positively or negatively for each juror according to their responses -- and you have the option to add your own questions.</span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlJSs0kcEaqWdrgb_J4y01itQ1lCyXiGx_T5-I_gVrNp7rUVUJNX9yhEXawpwRh3241iy-y-82Ld0OTvTWP0MLRo3BjKS0YoFhf8oi0YAbsx5Qofzok5N31ITxqZg-wlltDo-WOBMqa8/s1600/4InCourtGroupScoring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlJSs0kcEaqWdrgb_J4y01itQ1lCyXiGx_T5-I_gVrNp7rUVUJNX9yhEXawpwRh3241iy-y-82Ld0OTvTWP0MLRo3BjKS0YoFhf8oi0YAbsx5Qofzok5N31ITxqZg-wlltDo-WOBMqa8/s320/4InCourtGroupScoring.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Figure 2</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Launching iJury the first time brings up a nice tutorial video, which you may also view online. I thought this was a nice touch, allowing you to get a quick feel of what the app is all about and how to handle each task. The video can also be accessed again later by tapping the "Info" icon in the Case browser.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQRxV-nCA7sNMXa1mCYZPKr_k1eLEev3x45-7v7NseXrWf2dJTA-2J_-uAPwEv-jT7hPCyxVbuD94mn_pwlcTClz2ggD-N3PafnkwPE5wkW308IArv7b67riGttZfMgsOIT8mt04ei9E/s1600/2CasesScreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQRxV-nCA7sNMXa1mCYZPKr_k1eLEev3x45-7v7NseXrWf2dJTA-2J_-uAPwEv-jT7hPCyxVbuD94mn_pwlcTClz2ggD-N3PafnkwPE5wkW308IArv7b67riGttZfMgsOIT8mt04ei9E/s320/2CasesScreen.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Figure 3</em></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">In comparison to other apps for jury selection, iJury requires a similar amount of input for each potential juror, and focuses only on the currently seated panel vis-a-vis the entire jury pool. When using the iPad in this manner you would certainly want to enter all of your juror information ahead of time from their responses to your questionnaire.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlVfLrWXSHG7mJh9GwZ9jgvcCeKIrVu4xG8kmgGb3MoBGofqm24bCgf514oLtJw9mAer7QmdebU265DPq5VIN1z2ILIrXwwRvLMhLSjKVMfN0a5d1NFoWu2TayjtizmryUk2kdcYUUAY/s1600/5InCourtScoringJurorProfile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlVfLrWXSHG7mJh9GwZ9jgvcCeKIrVu4xG8kmgGb3MoBGofqm24bCgf514oLtJw9mAer7QmdebU265DPq5VIN1z2ILIrXwwRvLMhLSjKVMfN0a5d1NFoWu2TayjtizmryUk2kdcYUUAY/s320/5InCourtScoringJurorProfile.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em style="font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Figure 4</em></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, iJury appears to be a nice alternative for iPad-wielding attorneys and trial consultants looking to clean up the counsel table and keep it free from sticky notes during voir dire. And at only $14.99, it won't break the bank.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>:::: PRODUCT INFORMATION ::::</strong><br /><br /><i>Manufacturer:</i> Dynamis Law<br /><i>Product:</i> <a href="http://ijuryapp.com/" target="new">iJury</a> for iPad<br /><i>Price:</i> <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ijury/id468556111?mt=8" target="new">$14.99</a><o:p></o:p></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-18066097531993097522012-01-16T18:34:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.491-07:00Review: ExhibitView for iPad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1x8EGYFAxidM_aBzTdPyD8vHfV5_VBL54T26LY55KniT9RFxpEKu1-OVkpaJn2LSOTvcI-xASsgfONuHbKWzVrQ2Wx3ZRVT1JAtLm-0VgBfV67Jgc_ska8wksqPbgs6ZVqsmt5nCNxdg/s1600/evipad_logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1x8EGYFAxidM_aBzTdPyD8vHfV5_VBL54T26LY55KniT9RFxpEKu1-OVkpaJn2LSOTvcI-xASsgfONuHbKWzVrQ2Wx3ZRVT1JAtLm-0VgBfV67Jgc_ska8wksqPbgs6ZVqsmt5nCNxdg/s1600/evipad_logo.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal">Reprinted with permission from the <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202537947412&Will_ExhibitViews_New_iPad_App_Hold_Up_in_Court" target="new">Jan. 11, 2012 issue of Law Technology News</a>. ©2011 ALM Media Properties, LLC.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Author’s Note: I’ve added some additional screen shots and info to this blog version.<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’ve had many people ask, “When will TrialDirector have an iPad app?” The last time I discussed it with InData, they had looked into the idea but felt that it may not be worth the investment to develop an iPad app. They were, however, exploring remote control possibilities, using an app such as LogMeIn Ignition to control the full-featured PC version of TrialDirector over a Wi-Fi network.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">William Roach, developer of PC-based ExhibitView software, decided it was worth his time to develop an iPad app for ExhibitView. By adding <a href="http://www.exhibitviewipad.com/" target="new">ExhibitView iPad</a> to their product line, the company has become the first trial presentation software company to offer a software application for both the PC and the iPad. Roach says, “Specifically we wanted to be in the iPad space because of all the excitement. We really thought about how we could enhance the value of our PC brand and not circumvent its sales. With the majority of law firms still having PC’s and everyone getting iPads, we felt it was a very deliberate strategic move.”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">ExhibitView is also developing a version of its trial presentation software for the Google Android and Apple Mac operating system. This aggressive development strategy is encouraging to gadget-minded litigators. Although I don’t have an Android tablet, I would love to compare ExhibitView on Android with the iPad version once it is released. For now, I will settle on a standalone review of the ExhibitView on the iPad.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">After several years of battling for market-share with the likes of TrialDirector and Sanction, ExhibitView iPad joins the ranks of <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/06/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-trialpad-20.html" target="new">TrialPad, Evidence</a>, and <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/06/exhibit-ipad-app-for-trial-presentation.html" target="new">Exhibit A</a> in the iPad apps for trial presentation space. For the purpose of this article, I will not review the PC version of ExhibitView, although I will say that users of the software will find themselves at home with ExhibitView iPad, which has a similar look and feel to the PC application. In fact, the PC version of ExhibitView has just added a new feature, “Save as iPad,” which exports an entire case in ExhibitView on the PC to a file that can be imported without modification into the iPad app.<span style="color: #4f81bd; mso-themecolor: accent1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhic_HTYmqKdUuDOsgg32tIUsLU9hmu-d14BJsatne2rNuCTUuy0NtwJsRfVF6XfR0tpkSqg6oAA6ItastiElzQNDyRlV32Tw7NxJ-NaJMzJBezKz8Or-B9SCBKmlfsKSfvALiUgl77iY/s1600/PC+Save+AS+Ipad+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhic_HTYmqKdUuDOsgg32tIUsLU9hmu-d14BJsatne2rNuCTUuy0NtwJsRfVF6XfR0tpkSqg6oAA6ItastiElzQNDyRlV32Tw7NxJ-NaJMzJBezKz8Or-B9SCBKmlfsKSfvALiUgl77iY/s320/PC+Save+AS+Ipad+2.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">At the current introductory price of $29.99 (regularly $69.00, or free with purchase of ExhbitView PC version), ExhibitView falls in the mid-range for trial presentation apps. In the “Wild West” iPad app development game, price does not necessarily indicate value. It seems that setting a price point for an app is (or at least was) something of an experiment, which Roach and ExhibitView benefitted from by coming to the table, or iPad, late. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Opening ExhibitView iPad brings up a screen which features a Dropbox link icon. One of the first things you’ll need to do is <a href="http://db.tt/eZuzqlI" target="new">set up a Dropbox account</a>, because that is the only way to get exhibits and files onto the iPad and into the app. But don’t fret, Dropbox still has free accounts with a maximum of 2 gigabytes of disk space allocation. Once you establish an account and link it to the app, you’ll have full access to all of your exhibits stored in Dropbox. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">From Dropbox, you may choose individual files or entire folders to download to the iPad. This can make it very quick and easy to import an entire case file into the app, which you’ve assembled on your PC (or via the Save as iPad feature in ExhibitView). Although file transfer via iTunes is not supported, connecting via cable to your laptop every time you need to update exhibits in a case is not a very practical method during a trial.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6m8bl3jtIsPnfZdYUJTqFuq0nB_6SpsdsTz1InKDk1VUFVLudUd3YsMYUDP3NZo5v0cIPK7n4rIy-QnWMUbEKEtekc4bqgISSO_SrCKBl3EPlYzfonxwFoJU700ITkgoVLDRyWU655SA/s1600/ExView+1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6m8bl3jtIsPnfZdYUJTqFuq0nB_6SpsdsTz1InKDk1VUFVLudUd3YsMYUDP3NZo5v0cIPK7n4rIy-QnWMUbEKEtekc4bqgISSO_SrCKBl3EPlYzfonxwFoJU700ITkgoVLDRyWU655SA/s320/ExView+1.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Another nice feature on the home screen is the Help button. The help file does a nice job at covering the basics, although you could probably just jump right in and start using the app by creating a new case, adding exhibits, and trying out all of the tools and features.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Although ExhbitView iPad works in either landscape or portrait mode, which allows for 360 degree iPad rotation, I would recommend using landscape mode because of the added real estate available to see and select files listed on the left-hand side of the iPad. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The app handles several file types, but I encourage you to work with PDF files. I tested PDF, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint files; JPEG and PNG images; and MP4 video. Other than graphic layers getting a bit whacked in PowerPoint (I’ve seen formatting issues in other apps, and would generally recommend converting exhibits to PDF anyway), it all worked nicely, including the Word document. I did, however, notice an issue in displaying the proper (full screen) image with native PowerPoint and Word. Although .pptx and text files showed up in the file list, they are not supported, and did not display. In a trial presentation app, it would certainly be helpful to handle a text file, with options to work with transcripts.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">A nice feature I like about ExhibitView’s “database” view is that there are tabs which will automatically filter and sort exhibits by file type for you: Documents, Images, A/V Media, and All (to show everything in your evidence collection).<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Connecting the external monitor when the app is running automatically connects the iPad, displaying the ExhibitView logo, however you’ll still need to hit the “On-Off” button to begin sending images. Note that this button indicates the current state: not what will happen when you tap it. In other words, if you tap the red “Off” button, it turns the presentation on, and then the button turns green, and reads “On.” Maybe it’s just me, but this seemed a bit counter-intuitive for what appears to be an active button soliciting a state change. Once I tapped “On,” the screen goes to a blank (no logo) dark gray color, ready to display an exhibit. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLu4NjBFVF5S9uuJJC8zzak5s0UQSwyom3QqJPaS9lVoSndLQIzdlZzW-jDRcr5aNfPz6VNOxZxUD_ZKy9sr3zSVTa1tJJwbwvUvFwXx8rtikxn8SCVNLWniFB5SzAtu5yH9fZgsIoOt4/s1600/ipad_projector.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLu4NjBFVF5S9uuJJC8zzak5s0UQSwyom3QqJPaS9lVoSndLQIzdlZzW-jDRcr5aNfPz6VNOxZxUD_ZKy9sr3zSVTa1tJJwbwvUvFwXx8rtikxn8SCVNLWniFB5SzAtu5yH9fZgsIoOt4/s320/ipad_projector.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">The presentation features are nice and the app handles the two most important features nicely – Callout Zoom and Highlight, with highlights appearing a natural, transparent yellow. Although you can only have one active callout, you can move the callout around and even leave it in place when you scroll to another page of your exhibit.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">You can use a pinch-zoom gesture to zoom in on an exhibit and add a Callout on top of the pinch-zoom, and even highlight the Callout. You can rotate the image (probably should have done that ahead of time anyway) and use a straight-line or free-drawing pen, which you may set to a desired color and thickness. I noticed that the free-draw pen formed a series of short, straight lines (rather than actual curved lines) when attempting to draw a circle. There are Undo and Redo annotations buttons, an Eraser to remove part of an annotation, and a Print (Adobe AirPrint) button.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">There is also a nice “Screen Lock” feature, which disables all of the file access options and allows you to hand the iPad to a witness to use like a “John Madden” <a href="http://telestratorapp.com/" target="new">Telestrator</a>device (yup, just realized, there’s an app for that, football fans). When your witness is done marking up the document, you can use the snapshot button to capture the image in .png format. The flexibility of the iPad would permit you to do this “live” in front of the jury, by keeping it plugged into the system, or you could easily disconnect, save the work, and then reconnect to show the completed work. This could even be a valuable feature when used in conjunction with other trial presentation software. At least (in my opinion), it beats the heck out of those clunky touch-screen monitors.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYtnpl2CtZNcisP9musyDayWIhAYjeqbSaIDcYLLkzpu4X_XScle9Z29oLuvMwOxjSaVMHwV3vxyEySoguDHjSJSKryK6J0PFKT2GvbHANuHgZv1hkOLQPER5VnEYiYem-Z5DY8M4f58/s1600/Screen+lock+mode.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYtnpl2CtZNcisP9musyDayWIhAYjeqbSaIDcYLLkzpu4X_XScle9Z29oLuvMwOxjSaVMHwV3vxyEySoguDHjSJSKryK6J0PFKT2GvbHANuHgZv1hkOLQPER5VnEYiYem-Z5DY8M4f58/s320/Screen+lock+mode.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">In addition to all of the annotation and presentation features, you can display two exhibits side-by-side, and annotate or zoom in on each one.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMZY1OEVWs_PSWQCmsMdUoxUxaW6owmrQ8B6AytqaD9q3fBKgqvkKudWhgFRemHGt-2vpQ5WrqrnT_vxi1ZUSG7j77MYtxrs7DKCjoakDrCTnp5Ej5kwpjXG-B2YbDL28Yvd7AgUBrWc/s1600/ExView+3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMZY1OEVWs_PSWQCmsMdUoxUxaW6owmrQ8B6AytqaD9q3fBKgqvkKudWhgFRemHGt-2vpQ5WrqrnT_vxi1ZUSG7j77MYtxrs7DKCjoakDrCTnp5Ej5kwpjXG-B2YbDL28Yvd7AgUBrWc/s320/ExView+3.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Many of the differences between ExhibitView PC and ExhibitView iPad are actually a result of the limited functionality of the iPad itself. You simply cannot build and manage a complex database on an iPad – at least not in a practical manner. Also, you’ll enjoy a far greater degree of speed and accuracy when using a mouse and keyboard (compared to a finger, or even a stylus), as well as the ability to handle most common file types, as opposed to just a few. I’ll always agree that doing almost anything on an iPad looks cool, but that’s really not all that important in most trials.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I would be comfortable using the ExhibitView app in a smaller matter, but only after thoroughly testing and checking it with all of my exhibits. I would look forward to the opportunity to have a witness use the ExhibitView iPad app to mark up an exhibit. This could also be a nice tool to use in depositions. I feel that ExhibitView is a real contender in the trial presentation app space, and if you’re interested now would be the time to get it for just $30. I will close by stating that <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202508346768&Gambling_On_New_Trial_Technology" target="new">phenomenal success stories</a> notwithstanding, I still prefer to use my laptops instead of an iPad for trial presentation.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.exhibitviewipad.com/" target="new">ExhbitView iPad Website</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exhibitview/id475772878?mt=8" target="new">ExhibitView iPad on iTunes</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-50687790573899141222012-01-09T13:43:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.593-07:00Update: ExhibitView for iPad, BlackBerry's Doom, Android Tablets<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikW28iMTUJDmdWkVAY3bqH73qvbaU00TA8ZjaUznGqtXgvtZyR78KmzwjVcHGcM4zH5KsFQvHYJ3UoJG3Tr1oIU3oz0tbTLikPp_6qqJu891gvjRGuoFem_-oH184_JerrazakxTYrg0/s1600/evipad_logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikW28iMTUJDmdWkVAY3bqH73qvbaU00TA8ZjaUznGqtXgvtZyR78KmzwjVcHGcM4zH5KsFQvHYJ3UoJG3Tr1oIU3oz0tbTLikPp_6qqJu891gvjRGuoFem_-oH184_JerrazakxTYrg0/s1600/evipad_logo.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I would tell you that I’ve just finished reviewing <a href="http://www.exhibitviewipad.com/" target="blank">ExhibitView iPad</a>, but then I’d have to tell you that you’re going to have to wait to read it until it gets published on <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/index.jsp" target="blank">Law Technology News</a>. I’ll let you know once it’s up there (follow me on Twitter if you want the quickest and latest updates: <a href="http://twitter.com/litigationtech" target="blank">http://twitter.com/litigationtech</a>). Without spoiling, I can tell you that I was impressed, and look forward to seeing other developments from them. <o:p></o:p><br /><i>Update: The review has been published and is now live on <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202537947412&ExhibitView_iPad_App_Review" target="new">Law Technology News</a>.</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Speaking of Law Tech News, I’ve been quoted in a few articles there recently. One was an interesting piece by Brendan McKenna, LTN's news editor, entitled “<a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202536115238" target="blank">2011's Tech Folly of the Year</a>”. That “folly” was none other than the once-ubiquitous BlackBerry, so addictive it was even referred to as the “CrackBerry.” Read the entire article for some additional insight, but here’s my prediction of doom.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>In May, our own Ted Brooks <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?germane=1202536115238&id=1202494126131" target="new">announced his defection</a> from BlackBerry here in the pages of LTN, saying, "BlackBerry has been losing market-share in a big way recently, and I suspect I am a classic defector. Although I've been a BlackBerry user for nearly 15 years, I am weary of screen-envy, and since the next version of BlackBerry OS for the latest BlackBerry device won't support my current device, I'm done with it." He adds that he feels no desire to purchase the PlayBook, for the reasons cited above. In August, Brooks <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?germane=1202536115238&id=1202510777839" target="new">again suggested</a> that RIM's days were numbered: "Even though Research In Motion has owned the legal market for many years, unless they once innovate instead of renovate, the BlackBerry's days are numbered." While not necessarily indicative of a trend, Brooks is known throughout the legal technology community for his <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/" target="new">Court Technology and Trial Presentation</a> blog, so when he defects in such a public manner, it may be right to presume that RIM has one foot in the grave.<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></div><div class="MsoNormal">Just last week, Evan Koblentz, a reporter for Law Technology News shared his thoughts on the iPad versus Android tablets, in “<a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202537089198" target="blank">iPad Mania Aside, Tablets Are Inefficient Work Devices for Lawyers</a>.” After testing the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Koblentz finds that <i>“For tech-minded lawyers, Android is worth considering because of the many customization options, various screen sizes, and hybrid laptops, such as the Asus Transformer series. But for most lawyers, it makes a lot more sense to follow the herd into Appleville, as Law Technology News columnist <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/PubArticleLTN.jsp?id=1202510777839" target="blank">Ted Brooks noted</a> recently.”<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></div><div class="MsoNormal">Also, I’ve just downloaded and started my review of a new app which claims to be an aid in jury selection, called <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ijury/id468556111?mt=8" target="blank">iJury</a>. Stay tuned, and I hope the New Year has been good to you thus far!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-69128053997560097842011-12-29T08:47:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.694-07:00Ted’s Top Ten from 2011<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here are a few of my most popular and favorite articles from the past year. Thanks for reading and sharing this blog!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/01/apples-to-apples-two-ipad-apps-for.html" target="blank">Apples to Apples: Two iPad Apps for Trial Presentation - TrialPad v. Evidence</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">JANUARY 12, 2011 – This article offered the first head-to-head comparison of the first two trial presentation apps for iPad, and quickly found itself at the top position for all-time most popular articles, where it remains today. There are now others, including <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/06/exhibit-ipad-app-for-trial-presentation.html" target="blank">Exhibit A</a> and ExhibitView for iPad, which I will be reviewing very soon.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/01/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-ijuror.html" target="blank">iPad Apps for Lawyers: iJuror, JuryTracker, Jury Duty, WordPerfect Viewer</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">JANUARY 24, 2011 – What is it about those iPad app reviews? Readership on this blog increased exponentially in 2011, largely attributed to the many iPad app reviews I’ve written. This article explores several apps for jury selection and monitoring, and is comfortably in the second position for all-time most popular articles.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/05/judiciary-opinions-on-technology-in.html" target="blank">Judiciary Opinions on Technology in Trial</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">MAY 3, 2011 – Often, litigators make certain assumptions about the Judge and jury, which are not always on the mark. One such assumption is that Judges don’t care for the use of technology in court. Here are a few noteworthy quotes for the doubters.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/05/samsung-nexus-s-blackberry-replacement.html" target="blank">Samsung Nexus S: BlackBerry Replacement or iPhone Alternative?</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">MAY 18, 2011 – I’ve never really used a device just because it’s the cool thing to do. I do love my iPad, but I don’t believe it is a true laptop replacement – regardless of what others might say. Same goes for my phone. I did my homework, and found that the Google phone would be a better tool than the iPhone, and on a better network (Sprint) that still features an unlimited data plan. This particular article was also very popular in the non-legal tech channels.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/07/casey-anthony-verdict-was-it-wrong.html" target="blank">Casey Anthony Verdict: Was it Wrong?</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">JULY 5, 2011 – It’s hard to believe this happen this past year – it already seems so long ago. Our justice system was put to the test, as was our perception of trial coverage by the media. Whether you agree or not, the verdict stands. This article was very popular in both the legal and non-legal audience.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/09/trying-your-case-in-3-hours-californias.html" target="blank">Trying Your Case in 3 Hours: California’s Expedited Civil Jury Trials Act</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 – Written for CAOC Forum Magazine, this article was mentioned as one of the most-read posts on LinkedIn. While the basics of trial preparation are similar, you’d better have everything ready to go in an abbreviated trial.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-am-troy-davis.html" target="blank">I Am Troy Davis</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 – This was perhaps the saddest article I’ve ever written. Regardless of your position on capital punishment, we must not allow our judicial system to be manipulated in the interest of convenience or to satisfy public rage.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/11/ten-questions-to-ask-your-hot-seat.html" target="blank"> Ten Questions to Ask Your “Hot Seat” Provider</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">NOVEMBER 7, 2011 – Due diligence should go beyond the storefront. Make sure the person who will actually be working with you is qualified. Don’t just accept the sales pitch.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/11/ten-qualities-of-top-trial-presentation.html" target="blank">Ten Qualities of Top Trial Presentation Professionals</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">NOVEMBER 20, 2011 – Hmm, looks like I was on a roll here. If you are considering bringing in an outside vendor to assist with your next trial, this article offers another check-list of qualifications you should be looking for.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-top-legal-sites-you-should-check-out.html" target="blank">12 Top Legal Sites You Should Check Out</a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">DECEMBER 4, 2011 – You can’t accuse me of tooting my own horn with this one. In fact, I’ve listed several of my favorite sources of legal and technology information. In less than a month, it has found a home on my all-time most popular articles, at number 3. Readers have added several of their own suggestions. Feel free to add yours.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-69036796995954997912011-12-12T07:26:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.801-07:00Mobile Living: Life on the Road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMSmW9fvbA99NlQx0NXTw_zvBJJZq5V1ptUX7BU3Z1_gNE8jV-DK6DnGyljeSOAqWh3kz4wumOmfaS4FkQPRPQe61uIrkcNTW-jiwjgx_M6ztbUrDoNwpLW3YAtXzNP8MqrXyXpSL31o/s1600/RV+Park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMSmW9fvbA99NlQx0NXTw_zvBJJZq5V1ptUX7BU3Z1_gNE8jV-DK6DnGyljeSOAqWh3kz4wumOmfaS4FkQPRPQe61uIrkcNTW-jiwjgx_M6ztbUrDoNwpLW3YAtXzNP8MqrXyXpSL31o/s320/RV+Park.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal">No, I’m not talking about hitting the road in an RV. I’m talking about the out-of-town trial, and a few things you might not otherwise think about until you need them – which would then be too late. I’ll offer a few thoughts here, and feel free to add yours at the end of the article.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Internet Connection</b>– Honestly, I can’t imagine being without a decent connection these days, when only a few years ago, it was a pure luxury. In most courthouses in major cities, you can get a decent cell-phone signal. If you can do that, and if you have a smart phone that doubles as a Wi-Fi Hotspot, you’re set for providing access to several laptops, iPads, or other devices. There are also services such as Courtroom Connect in many courtrooms, in addition to a free public service in some (usually intended for jurors). All due cautions apply to each.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Printing, Scanning, Copying</b> – These common, simple daily functions must not be overlooked, and ideally, you will be able to do a decent job of each in both the war room and the court room. While the war room should have equipment available to handle the expected volume, you should also be able to scan or print something in the courtroom, if necessary. There are a number of portable scanners and printers on the market, and mine fit into my carry-on bag which I take to court with me each day. I’d rather not print 10 copies of 12 different exhibits in a big hurry, but I can handle the occasional (or frequent) emergency.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">With that, you might also consider using 3-hole pre-drilled paper if you’re putting everything into binders, so you don’t have to worry about punching the pages. One more tip is to bring along a high-capacity stapler, since many exhibits are too thick for a standard staple (over about 20 pages). You should also check out local resources for vendors.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Redundancy</b> – You should always have a current backup of your trial database available. When you’re at home, this may be simple, but when you’re on the road, although dealing with the “blue screen of death” is no longer a routine issue, problems still occur. I recommend have a second laptop of the same make, model and configuration, in addition to a full copy on an external hard drive, which may be used to transfer from one to the other (leaving a third copy on the drive itself). I’m not a big fan of data sync software either, and I have seen it fail. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when you realize something has gone wrong. At least if you’re handling it manually, you will know what you did, and likely have a quick recovery available. Also, over-writing database files doesn’t always go as expected, so I will first delete the old set, and then copy over the updated set. Thumb drives and cloud services such as <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTE4NTA1OTY4OQ?src=referrals_twitter9" target="blank">Dropbox</a>can also be helpful.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Other Devices</b> – iPads, Tablets and other devices can also help to make your life a bit more comfortable. If you have one, you know what I mean. If you don’t, you probably won’t understand until you get one. Although there are even apps for trial presentation which I’ve reviewed here, such as <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/06/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-trialpad-20.html" target="blank">TrialPad</a>, <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/06/exhibit-ipad-app-for-trial-presentation.html" target="blank">Exhibit A</a>, <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/01/apples-to-apples-two-ipad-apps-for.html" target="blank">Evidence</a>, and now <a href="http://www.exhibitviewipad.com/" target="blank">ExhibitView</a> (currently on sale for $29.99, which I’ll be reviewing soon), most of the cases I handle are far too complex for the capabilities of the iPad. On smaller matters, however, using the iPad in trial could be fun. I have successfully used mine in several CLE presentations.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Use Caution With Room Services</b> – If you’re looking for an easy way of upsetting an otherwise happy client, go ahead and turn in your expense report with a long list of top movies, fine dining, cocktails, and sending out all of your suits you’ve been meaning to get dry-cleaned. Just because you’re living in a hotel doesn’t mean you’re on vacation. Although your extravagant indulgences may be strategically distributed throughout the duration of your stay, think of how it’s going to look on paper – one right after another. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Okay, off to court. Have a great day!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-51755169829241677762011-12-04T20:19:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:12.904-07:0012 Top Legal Sites You Should Check Out<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Many of us have our own short-list of web sites we check frequently to keep current on topics of interest. Whether you found your way to this site through a web search, clicked on a Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn link, I appreciate that you’re reading the <a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Court Technology and Trial Presentation Blawg</a>. Of course, I also greatly appreciate those who share this site with others. Web traffic and readership are pure motivation to bloggers, as are comments and compliments. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I am going to share a few of my favorite blogs which I enjoy reading regularly. I hope you’ll enjoy my list, which will focus on legal technology, jury selection, graphics and trial presentation. Feel free to add some of your favorites in the comments area.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/lawtechnologynews/index.jsp" target="blank">Law Technology News</a>-- The mother of all legal technology sites, this site is a Law.com publication, headed up by Monica Bay, a household name in legal technology. Articles are original, fresh and timely, and they also have a print publication available. Authors include a staff of excellent writers, and LTN features many familiar names in the profession. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.redwellblog.com/" target="blank">The Red Well</a> -- This site features a directory and preview links to current articles provided by a select group of bloggers. Topics include Jury Selection, Litigation Graphics, Trial Presentation, and Communication for Lawyers.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.thejuryexpert.com/" target="blank">The Jury Expert</a> -- This site is not actually a blog, but rather a very highly-regarded monthly collection of articles, provided by members of the American Society of Trial Consultants. Authors vary monthly.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Trial-Technology-2276605?gid=2276605" target="blank">LinkedIn Trial Technology</a> -- With nearly 2000 members, this is the largest online group focusing on the intersection of law, technology, and visual communication.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://lawyertechreview.com/" target="blank">Lawyer Tech Review</a> -- This site features a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) collection of articles covering all the latest tech-toys a lawyer could want. A favorite is the App Friday series, where legal luminaries are asked about the apps they use. Attorney Geri Dreiling is the Editor, with Enrique Serrano providing the Spanish version of the site.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://bowtielaw.wordpress.com/" target="blank">Bow Tie Law</a> -- Attorney Josh Gilland explores legal technology and its application in case law, and covers e-discovery frequently.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">7. <span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://jurylaw.typepad.com/deliberations/" target="blank">Deliberations</a> -- The “official” blog of the American Society of Trial Consultants features articles by Jury Consultant Matt McCusker.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">8.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://cogentlegal.com/blog/" target="blank">Cogent Legal Blog</a> -- Morgan Smith and company offer a great deal of insight on how to communicate visually, using graphics and animations. Smith, an attorney, is the primary author, with contributions from others.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">9.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.a2lc.com/blog/" target="blank">The Litigation Consulting Report</a> -- Ken Lopez features helpful topics focusing on using graphics to speak to jurors. Some great ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">10.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://igetlit.com/" target="blank">igetlit.com</a>Information Graphics & Litigation -- Jason Barnes offers great insight on visual communication techniques based on his years of experience in the profession. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">11.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.litigationps.com/" target="blank">Litigation PostScript</a> -- Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm provides perspectives of a Jury Consultant. Lots of great “how-to” info on jury selection and analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">12.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><a href="http://www.litigationsupporttechnologyandnews.com/" target="blank">Litigation Support Technology & News</a> -- Joseph Bartolo and Frank Canterino scour the net for you to offer a collection of summaries of current articles found on many popular blogs. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I’d gladly recommend any or all of these sites to those who are interested in the modern practice of law. Of course, there are many more, and feel free to add your own in the comments section, and use the Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and other social media buttons to share this collection. As a disclaimer, I will mention that I have contributed to numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 12 listed above.</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-43124898320033456172011-11-20T14:50:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:13.010-07:00Ten Qualities of Top Trial Presentation Professionals<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PopwrtZpP2MxnWwbu2E0IQqvFO5mzDYSTx_ofhDwL-8s14YR7uFyBuihNHE_gG1WLdjGMRHd8U6E2jKBztgUOVYhJ1bGTIFM9AUWvbnAL3wkk4P2U6YDP6zVeausNr9oB88ge9BIxjA/s1600/Michael+Jackson+Trial+Conrad+Murray.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PopwrtZpP2MxnWwbu2E0IQqvFO5mzDYSTx_ofhDwL-8s14YR7uFyBuihNHE_gG1WLdjGMRHd8U6E2jKBztgUOVYhJ1bGTIFM9AUWvbnAL3wkk4P2U6YDP6zVeausNr9oB88ge9BIxjA/s320/Michael+Jackson+Trial+Conrad+Murray.PNG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson Trial (see video below)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="MsoNormal">Back in the day, when I was the firm-wide in-house Trial Consultant for Brobeck, trial presentation software and technology were actually quite similar to what we use today – at least with respect to the way the exhibits are organized and presented in trial. Sure, computers and software have come a long way, but the biggest difference is the fact that more lawyers are using it. So, what are a few of the key qualities that seem to be a common thread among the nation’s leaders in trial presentation? I think you’ll find that many of these are also the traits shared by successful litigators.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Trial Experience<br /></b>There is a reason this profession is often referred to as the “hot-seat.” <b>There is nowhere to turn, or nobody else to blame when (<i>not if</i>) something goes wrong</b>, and only experience can help develop the knowledge of how to immediately correct most any issue, and in such a manner than nobody else even realizes there was a problem.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Confidence<br /></b>This comes naturally with actual trial experience, as noted in #1 above. If there is a lack of experience, there will also be a lack of confidence. Typically, a lack of confidence is easy to spot, and often, the reasons for this shortcoming become apparent in trial. A truly confident trial presentation professional will appear cool and calm, even when they’re under a great deal of pressure.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Obsessiveness<br /></b>In addition to trial experience, there is nothing like preparation to bring peace of mind to the trial team. During trial prep and the trial itself, there are no adequate excuses for not getting something ready in time. If this means working 16+ hour days, and not going to sleep until everything is ready for the next day, then so be it. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Makes it Look Easy<br /></b>Maybe you’ve seen at attorney working with a trial professional, and noted how it appeared as if every step was rehearsed – almost as if they both knew exactly what to do, and when. On the other hand, perhaps you’ve witnessed (or been part of) of a trial presentation meltdown, where exhibits weren’t presented in a timely manner, and frustration was apparent on the part of the attorney and trial presenter – not to mention the Judge and jury. The best trial presentation professionals are able to anticipate where the next callout or highlight should be, and will just make it happen.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Above-average Work Ethic<br /></b>One thing I have learned in my years working with some truly great attorneys is that you must be willing to work harder than opposing counsel. While hard work won’t turn a bad case into a good one and win, laziness can make you lose. Great attorneys are relentless. So are their trial teams. Gerry Schwartzbach once told me quite simply, “We will out-work them.” David Boies once asked his weary trial team, “Do you want to sleep, or do you want to win?”<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">6.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Data Management Expert<br /></b>One problem with those who find that trial presentation software is actually pretty easy to learn (at least the basics), is that it doesn’t make you a file management expert. Unless you are capable of organizing tens of thousands of pages, you shouldn’t attempt to do so. One of the most common causes for problems in trial presentation is poor data management.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">7.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Computer and Software Expert<br /></b>While nobody can know everything, an experienced trial presentation professional will be familiar with most programs used by law firms, including litigation support applications. They will also be able to assist with computer problems, spreadsheets, and graphics. They will certainly be intimately familiar with their trial presentation software, and will know how to make the most of all features. Paralegal skills and experience can also be a plus.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">8.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>Resources<br /></b>One life-lesson I learned many years ago was that the smartest people are not necessarily those who have all of the answers – but rather, those who know where to find the answers. Whether that means knowing where and how to search the Internet, or having a list of fellow professionals handy, there should rarely be a situation that cannot be resolved. It can also mean finding a way to get 3 copies of 20 exhibits scanned and printed at 2:00 AM.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">9.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span><b>IT Expert<br /></b>One quality that is often overlooked is the ability to simply “make things work.” This can mean installing and wiring an entire courtroom, setting up the remote war room, or getting everyone connected to the network. When working out of town in a remote war room, chances are you didn’t bring along your IT department with you. There is far more to this business than putting exhibits up on a screen.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><b>10.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></b><b>Top Firms and Cases<br /></b>Never hesitate to check the background of your provider. If you’ve never heard of them, and/or if they don’t have an impressive list of clients and cases, chance are they don’t have the experience necessary to support your trial. <b>Unless you’re willing to provide training wheels, don’t waste your time with someone who is just getting into this business.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here’s an example of a total FAIL in the recent Michael Jackson trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, as described in #4 above, courtesy of Chris Ballard, of <a href="http://www.videoandthelaw.com/" target="blank">Video and the Law</a>.<o:p></o:p></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="290" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YPsSqKruNN0?rel=0" width="512"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-84525815972401777812011-11-15T09:51:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:13.120-07:00A Day in Trial<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7Sd4N87Ygf8bp_kPK086BYq6RUR_32-yNy_kk2q4dl-Igo-ifPc1z6dz2kBv72wAt8Lmg9_kcE_X5HAqeqs4w6z2QyRHG393BvH1os4klIUhgxeuBDr2jhAqIYS_rGQd4KwbsNWn01I/s1600/Picture+1000+Words.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7Sd4N87Ygf8bp_kPK086BYq6RUR_32-yNy_kk2q4dl-Igo-ifPc1z6dz2kBv72wAt8Lmg9_kcE_X5HAqeqs4w6z2QyRHG393BvH1os4klIUhgxeuBDr2jhAqIYS_rGQd4KwbsNWn01I/s320/Picture+1000+Words.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">There is an increasing interest in using trial presentation software to help persuade jurors in litigation of all types. <b>Once considered the domain of the mega-firms with their billion-dollar clients, trial presentation technology has now trickled down to the point that it can be used in most any matter.</b> The decision is no longer whether or not to use it, but how to get the most out of it, while staying within the budget. There are a few common options.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">You may want to have an attorney handle it. At first glance, this appears to be a perfect match. Another attorney billing on the case, and they are already familiar with the exhibits and the case. From a client’s perspective, however, the billing rate is likely quite a bit higher than that of a trial technician, but even more importantly, it takes a great deal of time to manage the database, prepare exhibits and deposition clips, and present the evidence. If the assigned attorney has little else to do, it could work. If there are other “normal” trial responsibilities, adding a menu of tasks that require constant attention and maintenance may not be a good fit.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Another way to staff your trial presentation is to pull a paralegal and have them do it. However, as in the example above, chances are you’ve already assigned a full day’s workload on your paralegals, and unless you’re able to relieve them of all of their other chores during trial, burnout may be on the near horizon. <b>It is not realistic to expect anyone to work two full-time jobs, and that is about what it amounts to.<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Other considerations are familiarity with the software, protocols, and the case itself. Trial presentation software is not unlike many other specialized programs that unless you use them regularly, you are not really comfortable or familiar with the features.<b> In trial, you don’t have time to search the Help Menu for solutions, or call for support when you have a problem. </b>It’s all on you, and if you cannot make it work in a matter of seconds, you may find yourself using the hard copy exhibits.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Whether in-house or outsourced, a full-time trial presentation technician or consultant is generally going to be the best option available.</b> Someone whose sole function is to ensure that every exhibit is accessible, and presented to the jury as needed. The more experience they have in this role, the better things will flow, and the trial presentation database should be their primary function. All other tasks should take secondary roles, as it often requires 14-16 hours per day or more during trial to keep everything rolling smoothly. Once counsel is finished preparing for the next day’s witnesses and retires for the evening, the trial tech goes to work, getting all exhibits and testimony ready to go, backing up the database, and adding new documents. They will also be familiar with the courtroom presentation equipment, and how to deal with the Court staff.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>Although it may seem counter-intuitive to bring in someone who isn’t already familiar with your case, this can actually be one of the greatest assets of a consultant.</b> It is true that they don’t know the case, or how you view things. Neither will your jurors, and if you have someone willing to share an objective “outsider’s” perspective, that’s the closest you can get to the mind of your jurors. Don’t expect (or ask) them to see it your way, and don’t attempt to convince them. You don’t need another pat on the back or a “yes-man.” Just ask for their feedback, and take advantage of any insight they have to offer.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-22725666837910632472011-11-07T07:59:00.000-08:002012-07-10T06:44:13.226-07:00Ten Questions to Ask Your “Hot Seat” Provider<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">First, I’ll define the term “Hot Seat.” In litigation, this is used to describe the role of the trial presentation technician or consultant – the one responsible for managing and presenting the evidence to Judge and Jury. Any delay in presenting the requested exhibit can seem like an eternity. <b>One miscue on their part, such as bringing up the wrong exhibit, can immediately result in a mistrial – hence the term, “hot seat.”</b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>How much will it cost?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Make sure to get the “real numbers” in any estimates you receive, and see if there are hidden extras, such as overtime, travel, equipment, weekend or holiday charges, project management fees, etc.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>How much do you personally make?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cost does not always equal value, and hourly rates do not necessarily indicate the level of competency of the individual actually providing the services. This may be a very personal question, but if the hourly rate is $250, and your hot-seat tech is making $25 of that, there’s a problem.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>How many actual court trials have you personally handled the “hot seat” in?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This should be a realistic number, and is not the same question as, “How many cases have you worked on in any capacity?”</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Have you ever been involved in a trial similar to this?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Your “hot seat” person will be comfortable, and thus more effective, in familiar surroundings. Although it would be unrealistic to expect experience with the exact case type, things like the size and value of the matter, venue type, data formats, and general type of litigation are all helpful qualities.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>What extra value do you have to offer the trial team?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In some cases, the answer may be zero, and that is fine. In others, similar case experience, case feedback, jury monitoring, or other extras may help make the decision whether or not to hire.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>May I see your bio?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t expect to see a résumé, as you’re not hiring an employee. However, you have every right to request a bio of the person(s) who will be assigned to your case. Make sure you’re getting what you pay for.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">7.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>How long have you been doing this type of work?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A few years can be a reasonable amount of time to master most of this. <b>Unless you’re knowingly hiring a trainee (can you spell m-a-l-p-r-a-c-t-i-c-e?), make sure they’re not learning on your dime, and at the expense of your case.</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">8.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Can you assist with Opening Statement and Closing Arguments?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Depending on the case, it can often be helpful to have another set of eyes looking at things, and offering ideas on how to tell the story visually. This may or may not be something you need or are willing to pay for in your case.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">9.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>Are you capable of producing on-site graphics?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Any hot-seat technician should be able to make at least minor changes on the fly as needed. There’s simply not always time to engage the “graphics team,” regardless of wherever they may be located.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">10.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span>What sets you apart from your competitors?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This can apply both to the company, and the individual(s) assigned. However, hiring a well-known company does not necessarily mean that the person they will assign is the best for you. Make sure it’s a good fit from top to bottom.</span></div><o:p></o:p><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-70061136317699162132011-10-31T12:47:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:13.328-07:00Trial Presentation: Greatest Hits Volume 3<div style="text-align: justify;">As I have explained in the past, this blog is my passion and hobby, but not my profession. As a result, you will periodically see uneven posting schedules at times, when professional demands require more time. Even so, although the level of traffic during the longer gaps decreases somewhat, it still remains strong. The best compliment I can get on my blog is that people read, enjoy, and share. Thanks for your ongoing support! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are few of the most popular articles recently on Court Technology and Trial Presentation. If you're interested in a topic you don't see here, try the Search feature. If it has to do with trial presentation and technology, chances are you'll find something on your topic.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQ6DhhpkJofxRm9SX6N1uWIE3OXwAKxk9e47yKz9-UWWyVnThI9HAeAJzbHtu6N5abYGzqJXGkN41L09n-AQAy4WSFOR9euB1zVgD4OausjG7Yw0mghk8O84BSnk8mYoMGA_n1vmnOsg/s1600/Plasma.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQ6DhhpkJofxRm9SX6N1uWIE3OXwAKxk9e47yKz9-UWWyVnThI9HAeAJzbHtu6N5abYGzqJXGkN41L09n-AQAy4WSFOR9euB1zVgD4OausjG7Yw0mghk8O84BSnk8mYoMGA_n1vmnOsg/s200/Plasma.PNG" width="134" /></a></div><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/10/courtroom-projectors-screens-and.html" target="blank"><b>Courtroom Projectors, Screens, and Monitors</b></a>A few tips on what works in the courtroom, and what doesn’t. Should you rent or buy? Do courtrooms already have everything you need? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4mK66mAsIoGo48A4Ks1JD1Z2gvuH5qv9gxKnW7AW9ZKSyHiFpB_XOfC08IQUaZ6YxRsKLpQdg83hARXBtMxXLRHP83hfpRiNm4NaSyHGZw5YpXE9rgEpeiJw9m4fVp8PnijZuZ4Tj1Q/s1600/Belli+Seminar-85+Percent.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4mK66mAsIoGo48A4Ks1JD1Z2gvuH5qv9gxKnW7AW9ZKSyHiFpB_XOfC08IQUaZ6YxRsKLpQdg83hARXBtMxXLRHP83hfpRiNm4NaSyHGZw5YpXE9rgEpeiJw9m4fVp8PnijZuZ4Tj1Q/s200/Belli+Seminar-85+Percent.png" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/10/presenting-evidence-in-trial-belli.html" target-"blank"=""><b>Presenting Evidence in Trial - The Belli Seminar</b></a>This article features the importance of visual evidence presentation. The best in the profession seem to share a common thread. Comments like “It looks too flashy,” or “I want the jury to focus on me” just don’t make much sense these days. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOYANlrXL-9nU544dk3bPbpI1yvfBkdr4X0RvVtlCdJeLBx2cqRTU2rca5g-7YjNWjkXYJnIfSwrkLou-EJ_hCcjDVCja5bGH9rh43x6NtOGc7MzHmB9rJ6ZJaVNYk70iSIM4vMwT6ws/s1600/All+4+logos.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOYANlrXL-9nU544dk3bPbpI1yvfBkdr4X0RvVtlCdJeLBx2cqRTU2rca5g-7YjNWjkXYJnIfSwrkLou-EJ_hCcjDVCja5bGH9rh43x6NtOGc7MzHmB9rJ6ZJaVNYk70iSIM4vMwT6ws/s200/All+4+logos.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/01/ipad-apps-for-lawyers-ijuror.html" target="blank"><b>iPad Apps for Lawyers: iJuror, JuryTracker, Jury Duty</b></a>A few top apps for voir dire and jury monitoring are covered here. There is a great deal of interest in bringing the iPad to trial, and it weighs less than a box of books and legal pads. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFAdkNrF2YL_qX5Y7qZReDub3cxRz79wuYWDqqCCGRALUn5fFf8QhAEwHBUik8OUaGlhSVeHcIfQOyGxUkoF-b0YXa5rp0qcINYIdxxtW-tQkWgkFayoBA2q7y_yU3tRbx049xO6gDug/s1600/CantSeetheForestFortheTrees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFAdkNrF2YL_qX5Y7qZReDub3cxRz79wuYWDqqCCGRALUn5fFf8QhAEwHBUik8OUaGlhSVeHcIfQOyGxUkoF-b0YXa5rp0qcINYIdxxtW-tQkWgkFayoBA2q7y_yU3tRbx049xO6gDug/s200/CantSeetheForestFortheTrees.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/09/cant-see-forest-for-trees.html" target="blank"><b>Can't See the Forest For the Trees</b></a>During preparation for trial, a team learns the fine details and strengths of a case. What is often overlooked during trial is that jurors may not understand even the most basic elements of the case. To make assumptions in this regard may lead to disaster. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz4R8x7t-d3OHJk69yLte1kviBYuMtRXnpKlSQp8-upsk0VisAsqKkNrNpoKCevwGIH93RpYfM9OT0CdP2i8l-wydwHQINCAfNXc7P__2bBT19AdlM6E5-gFf3CM8YYCTSo0F5xTcH5c/s1600/TDProductLogo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="28" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz4R8x7t-d3OHJk69yLte1kviBYuMtRXnpKlSQp8-upsk0VisAsqKkNrNpoKCevwGIH93RpYfM9OT0CdP2i8l-wydwHQINCAfNXc7P__2bBT19AdlM6E5-gFf3CM8YYCTSo0F5xTcH5c/s200/TDProductLogo.png" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://mobius-loop.blogspot.com/2011/03/comparison-of-trialdirector-sanction.html" target="blank"><b>Comparison of TrialDirector, Sanction, and Visionary</b></a>I am often asked which is better, or which do I prefer. Although my personal preference is TrialDirector, I am always happy to use whatever the client needs. Trial presentation software is a tool, and is only as good as the person working with it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2749272317788586315.post-32525085265555155712011-10-17T07:23:00.000-07:002012-07-10T06:44:13.428-07:00Presenting Evidence in Trial - The Belli Seminar<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I had the honor last week of speaking at the Belli Seminar, an event organized by the Santa Clara Trial Lawyers Association, held at the Lincoln Law School, in San Jose. A day-long collection of non-stop 10-minute presentations, the seminar was moderated by none other than Melvin Belli Jr., and featured many well-known speakers, including Mark Geragos, Jury Consultants Amy Singer and Tammy Metzger, Tommy (Prince of Torts) Malone, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College President Jude Basile, and several top Plaintiff’s attorneys from California, Washington, Texas and New York. I can honestly say that this was one of the best and most educational events I’ve ever attended.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">While any of the faculty could have easily covered the entire day on their own, the unique part of this program was that it truly forced each presenter to give the “best of their best,” since we all had only 10 minutes for each presentation, followed by five minutes for questions. My notes and “take-homes” are likely nearly identical to what they’d have been, had each speaker covered an hour or more.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What was interesting to me was that many of the presentations covered similar topics, but each showed a unique approach to the same end goal. Some used no technology at all, while others did. One interesting point brought out by one of the speakers was the desire to put an “image” into your jurors’ minds. I helped to demonstrate how to do that, and how to make sure it’s the right image, and that they all have the same image in mind. Carefully-crafted words often cannot replace a visual display of the evidence.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4mK66mAsIoGo48A4Ks1JD1Z2gvuH5qv9gxKnW7AW9ZKSyHiFpB_XOfC08IQUaZ6YxRsKLpQdg83hARXBtMxXLRHP83hfpRiNm4NaSyHGZw5YpXE9rgEpeiJw9m4fVp8PnijZuZ4Tj1Q/s1600/Belli+Seminar-85+Percent.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4mK66mAsIoGo48A4Ks1JD1Z2gvuH5qv9gxKnW7AW9ZKSyHiFpB_XOfC08IQUaZ6YxRsKLpQdg83hARXBtMxXLRHP83hfpRiNm4NaSyHGZw5YpXE9rgEpeiJw9m4fVp8PnijZuZ4Tj1Q/s320/Belli+Seminar-85+Percent.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image by LegalVision, San Francisco</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Jury Consultant Tammy Metzger covered the Reptilian Brain and reading micro-expressions. This was fascinating stuff that you may not even notice – even though you can “feel” the emotions of others around you.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Jury Consultant Amy Singer discussed the Casey Anthony trial, and how she directed the analysis of over 40,000 social media followers. She also shared a demonstration on how to do it even on smaller or low profile cases.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The program wrapped up with a brief Voir Dire of 8 jurors. This was a great learning experience, as was the discussion afterward.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I’ve never seen this type of program presented before, but leave it to Silicon Valley to drive the innovation. For the record, I was the only one presenting from my iPad (using TrialPad). When I asked, well over half of the attendees raised their hands, claiming to own an iPad. The Silicon Valley Plaintiffs Bar is certainly ahead of some other groups I've presented to. Thanks to Ed Vasquez for putting this together and inviting me. After a long week in trial, it was time well spent.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Just received a nice thank-you note John Shepardson, Belli Seminar Chairman:</b></i><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span><i><b>Thank you so much for presenting at the seminar. The visuals are huge in what we do, </b></i></span><i><b>and Mel Belli was a pioneer in Demonstrative Evidence. Please keep in touch. The feedback </b></i><i><b>from our members has been hugely positive.</b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674712254293215717noreply@blogger.com0