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Tools of the Trade – FTK Imager

During the data collection process, the technicians may use EnCase software to collect a forensic image of a computer. That Encase image data may land on your desk. The EnCase software is an expensive software purchase for a law firm that doesn't have litigation support staff that specializes in forensic collections. However, there is a workaround. The free FTK Imager software will view the EnCase image and even provide the ability to extract files from the image. Be careful when you download the FTK Imager software — do not confuse it with the Forensic Toolkit (FTK) software.

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Ciinch Law Practice Management Software

If you are looking for something quick and efficient that helps you grind through your tasks each day, allows you to create lots of reminders, and helps you with just invoicing rather than full-fledged accounting, Ciinch is a solid choice.

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Time Matters Keyboard Shortcuts

Underutilized tools within Time Matters include the use of HotKeys or those keyboard shortcuts that help users move quickly throughout the program. Firms familiar with the program may recognize a few off this master list of key combinations to make your Time Matters office even more efficient.

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Electronic Discovery – Custodians

One of the terms we use when working with electronic discovery is the term “custodian”. At the beginning of an electronic discovery matter, the attorneys will work closely with the client to identify key witnesses that have knowledge about documents that could be responsive to the document requests received from opposing counsel or investigative counsel. The individuals with specific knowledge about these certain documents will be identified and then the individuals who are in possession of these documents, as well as e-mail communications about these documents, will be identified as “custodians of data”.

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FactBox - Case Organizing Software

FactBox is a cloud-based tool for collecting and organizing the facts and evidence in your cases. It’s a bit like Evernote or OneNote, but built specifically for lawyers, investigative journalists, and others who need to make sense of piles of facts and evidence.

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How to Import Gmail Contacts into iCloud

Got iPhone fever? If you’re moving from Android to iOS, here’s how to import your Gmail contacts into iCloud.

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Create Folders From List in Excel

When we collect and process electronic data from a number of custodians, we usually create a folder for each custodian to store their data. This fast tip will share a shortcut for creating those folders that can save us a bunch of time.

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Nuance PowerPDF - Printing Bookmarks

Here is how to print the Bookmark Pane: Once the list of bookmarks is created; you create a “table of contents”. I guess for lack of another term they used that – it IS a TOC, but created from your list of bookmarks. You can even choose to put the TOC after page 1; or put it at the end of the document, and print that one page, and then delete it after saving that one page as a separate document – or however you want to treat it.

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Amicus Attorney Premium Edition

Here is a look at some of the features in Gavel & Gowns’ Amicus Attorney Premium Edition.

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How to Scan Documents with Notes with iOS 11

Now, thanks to iOS 11 and the Notes app (and a bit of help from the camera), you don’t need a document scanner anymore.  The ability to scan any document with your mobile is an everyday need, invaluable if you want to go paperless to save receipts, index business cards, or just take quick screenshots of book covers for the record.

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