By Ben Walker
LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters are international companies that offer a variety of products and services to a range of businesses, government agencies, the healthcare industry, and legal entities. Legal professionals such as in house counsel or even private practice lawyers consider Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis the two best (and most costly) legal research platforms. However, … Continued
By Ben Walker
The social media platform Twitter has become ingrained in our political culture. According to a 2015 study, the typical member of Congress now tweets nearly twice as often as they did before the app shot into the mainstream. Which has allowed us to see who the worst-spelling senators are. Senators are particularly active on Twitter, … Continued
By Ben Walker
Adequately preparing for witnesses and clients for testimony requires many hours. However, knowing how to prepare for a trial can improve your strategy and, more than likely, the outcome. Even the most competent attorneys with a seemingly iron-clad case can be defeated by lawyers who use their trial preparation time more wisely. The information in … Continued
By Ben Walker
Have you ever started to type something into a Google search to see recommended results appear in a drop-down box? When it comes to working in the transcription services industry, knowing if Massachusetts has an ‘E’ or an ‘I’ after the ‘C’ or how many times an ‘S’ appears in Mississippi helps us remember why it’s … Continued
By Ben Walker
Lawyers, law firms, and court systems must secure confidential data in every manner possible. Not only is attorney-client privilege important, clients are also demanding higher levels of security when they are transferring or receiving data electronically. Secure file sharing is an extremely important part of the legal process now that so much legal work is … Continued
By Ben Walker
How effectively an attorney or the opposing counsel prepares for a deposition often determines how a case is settled or handled in court. While law school covers the basics of preparing for a deposition, practice and real-world experience are what will help you learn how to prepare for a deposition. Whether you’re an experienced attorney … Continued
By Ben Walker
Move over video, because audio is making a comeback. The invitation-only audio app, Clubhouse, has grown exponentially, attracting many celebrities and wannabe’s who hold virtual chat rooms where users can listen and participate. Let’s take a look at the Clubhouse app. It may not be as exclusive as you think. What Is Clubhouse? Paul Davison … Continued
By Ben Walker
What is GPT-3? Chat GPT-3 (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is the third generation of an artificial intelligence software program developed by OpenAI, a San Francisco area company. The program’s autoregressive language model relies on deep learning to produce human-like text. The company released versions one and two in 2018 and 2019. The third and current version … Continued
By Ben Walker
Remember the days when you sat in a crowded area, thumbing through the crinkled pages of a three-year-old magazine while waiting to see a doctor or healthcare provider? Thanks to the advances in technology and spurred by the 2020 COVID pandemic, virtual doctor visits, also known as telemedicine, are all the craze today. The COVID … Continued
By Ben Walker
As a real estate investor, it’s not uncommon to feel the need to be in two places at once or lack the hours to make every phone call, go to appointments, and still have personal time. From working with sellers, buyers, contractors, agents, title attorneys, and lenders to keeping up with the state of the … Continued
