Making encryption the norm: new software enhances confidentiality of sensitive lawyer-client communiques

Article Abstract:

Attorneys can protect the confidentiality of electronic communications using data encryption programs such as Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and PrivaSuite. PGP is a 2048-bit key that is almost impossible to break but it is not easy to use and few offices need that strong protection. The e-mail program Eudora will incorporate PGP and so it may become more accessible, but both the sender and receiver must use Eudora. PrivaSuite is only available in 40- or 56-bit but includes the decoding key with the message, protected by a password.

Data encryption, Confidential communications, Attorney-client privilege

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Putting the byte on bad software; careful analysis will tell you when to pull the plug - and when not to

Article Abstract:

When law office software is not doing the job, lawyers should not hesitate to stop using it and turn to something else. Reasons this does not happen include belief that the problem must be the hardware rather than the software, attorneys' ego and inability to admit they made a mistake, and a hesitance to upgrade when they should

Technology application, Law offices

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Live and ready for prime time; digital recorders and voice recognition software team up to get good ratings

Article Abstract:

Promising advances in voice recognition software and digital recorders are evaluated. Small law offices cannot afford to ignore the increased support staff production made possible by these tools. Electronic voice recognition even works well with small digital recorders.

United States, Evaluation, Voice recognition, Speech recognition, Digital audio tape players and recorders, DAT recorders

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