Monthly Archives: February 2010

Don't E-Disagree

Posted on February 10, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Here’s what Don Lents, chairman of Bryan Cave, has to say about electronic communications versus business travel: “You should never engage in a disagreement electronically,” Mr. Lents said he advises [lawyers at his firm]. “If you are going to disagree … Continue reading →

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Email Poka Yoke

Posted on February 9, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Judge Gerald Lebovits has an excellent article on email for lawyers in the New York State Bar Association Journal. It’s comprehensive. My favorite tip is this: Fill in the address box only when you’re ready to send. The ease of … Continue reading →

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K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Software)

Posted on February 8, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

I had an enjoyable conversation today with a trusts and estates lawyer. She is very good about generating regular email newsletters for her clients, and I was curious about the application she uses. I was somewhat interested in the product … Continue reading →

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Barbarians at the Gate

Posted on February 2, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Earlier today, U.S. Director of Intelligence Dennis Blair put “cyberattacks” at the top of his prepared remarks to the Senate: The threat of a crippling attack on computer and telecommunications networks is growing, America’s top intelligence official told lawmakers on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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