Attorneys make more use of PCs
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The 1991 Large Firm Survey by the Center for Law and Computers and Chicago-Kent College of Law shows that attorneys are expanding their computer use to include sophisticated procedures such as document assembly, expert systems and artificial intelligence. Sixty-four percent of attorneys at the nation's 500 largest firms use computers, with 61% having a workstation on or near their desks. The survey shows a clear trend toward more complex personal computers, and away from terminals.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Groupware may offer advantages
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Groupware may be advantageous to attorneys, but many lawyers may not have sufficient knowledge or opportunity to exploit its possibilities. The new third generation groupware has especially great potential because it is designed for network use. Groupware acceptance in law firms will depend on three factors: the firm's computer culture, its size and the availability of adequate support services.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Outsourcing firms now offer new technologies: law firms are contracting with outside companies for services formerly handled internally
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Outsourcing of document management functions can keep a law firm insulated from the risks of sinking money into new technology on its own. Outsourcing companies provide many technological services to law firms, public and private sector enterprises and professional groups, including imaging, printing, network faxing and records management.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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