October 2019
VOLUME 39, ISSUE 9
Table of Contents
Features
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Operations Management
Don’t Take the Bait
It’s critical for firms to take steps to reduce phishing attacks.
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Continuing Education Course
Cyber Risk Management: The Vital Role of Legal Management Professionals
Law firms have become a major target of cybercriminals, making the protection of confidential information a major responsibility in the business of law.
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Operations Management
Tech Trends That Could Change How Firms Operate
From document review to providing visual evidence, new tools are emerging to help firms work faster and more effectively.
Columns
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Big Ideas: ALA President’s Letter
Gettin’ Techy with It
We are trying to solve 21st century problems with 22nd century technology using 19th century business structures,
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BP Perspective: Insights from a Business Partner
A Primer on Using Attorney Trust Accounts
Almost all lawyers in private practice are required to maintain a firm trust account under their state’s attorney trust account rules.
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Thinking out Cloud: Translating Tech to Business
It’s Time to Embrace Cloud Computing
Some will point to possible risk factors, others will disagree with the promises of greater efficiency and heightened productivity, and some might even argue that the new “solution” simply isn’t all that new or all that necessary.
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Test Drive: Gadget Reviews with Bill and Phil
Teaming Up with Microsoft Teams
We live in a world of apps — lots of apps. As the popular saying goes, if there is some activity in the office or home that you want to pursue, the usual response is, “Is there an app for that?”
Departments
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Tips and Trends: Industry Advice and Developments
Cybersecurity Compliance: 4 Questions You Need to Ask
Cybersecurity is about risk management. Firms and legal departments feel pressure not only to protect confidential data for their clients.
ALA Now
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At ALA: News About ALA
What's Happening at Headquarters October 2019
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ALA Faces: Member and Chapter News
Anniversaries, Awards and Appointments October 2019