LLRX Update - March 18, 2002

[Cindy L. Chick]

New on LLRX.com for March 18, 2002
Edited and Published by Sabrina I. Pacifici & Cindy L. Chick 
http://www.llrx.com

**Case Management Systems: Practical Tips for Implementation Success
http://www.llrx.com/features/cmsystems.htm

Ross L. Kodner details the process of planning and implementing a 
successful case management system for your firm. Beginning with 
obtaining "buy-in" from participants, to choosing a system, building a 
project team, training personnel and customizing the application, this 
article should be on your reading list before you embark on purchasing 
a system. 

**Getting It Right:  Shortcuts for Busy Practitioners To Evaluate Web
Content
http://www.llrx.com/features/getright.htm

For lawyers seeking to quickly evaluate web sites for use in their 
work, Paul Petruccelli offers a streamlined guide based on three 
factors: authority, contact info and timeliness of content.

**Technology for Tightwads, Part I
http://www.llrx.com/features/tightwads.htm 

Sheryl Cramer recommends basic software that all law offices require, 
much of which is available either free or at a low cost. Part 1 of 
this two part article covers: office suites, calendars/contact 
management/ billing, and a company that provides a one-stop resource 
for all these applications.

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**Overview of the Legal System of the Kyrgyz Republic and Web Resources
http://www.llrx.com/features/kyrgyz.htm

Sania Battalova's guide addresses the state structure, the legal 
system, the judicial system, and a range of law including contract, 
tax, property, labor, and IP, along with available web resources.

**Accounting Information Sources for the Legal Researcher
http://www.llrx.com/columns/reference35.htm

Jan Bissett and Margi Heinen outline primary source materials and 
rules of accounting along with strategies to faciliate your research.

**Update to Guide to Country Research for Refugee Status Determination
http://www.llrx.com/features/rsd2.htm

Elisa Mason's guide provides focused recommendations for retrieving 
and applying country and human rights information as a means to 
enhance refugee protection.

**Slip Opinion Listservers - Updated
http://www.llrx.com/columns/roundup22.htm

Kathy Biehl updates her guide on free and fee-based slip opinion 
listservers and notification services available for federal and state 
jurisdictions. 

**Gathering Data and Opinion: Using Zoomerang in the Legal Environment 
http://www.llrx.com/columns/notes51.htm

Cindy Curling provides an in-depth review of Zoomerang that allows 
users to create their surveys on site, send invitations to participate 
in the survey from Zoomerang and point to a page on its site where the 
survey is housed. 

**Short Takes on New Applications and Utilities
http://www.llrx.com/extras/shorttakes.htm

M. Sean Fosmire reviews the following useful utilities and office 
tools: ActiveWords, EasyOffice, PowerPro, and WhereIsIt?

**The Reference Interview Online: A Cyber Dialog From Beginning to End
http://www.llrx.com/extras/cyberdialog.htm

Robyn Rebollo focuses on the transition from research assignments that 
were once assigned in-person or by telephone that are now being 
processed via email. The dialogs that result from this online process 
require that all parties involved provide as much detail as possible 
to facilitate a successful outcome.

**Latest Links
http://www.llrx.com/031802.htm

Margaret Berkland reviews: Class Action Database, Enron Filings, 
Center for Women and Information Technology, Homeland Security 
Advisory System, and Web Reaction to 9-11.

**Editor's Featured Site: SaveInternetRadio.org
http://www.saveinternetradio.org/

This is an advocacy site whose target audience and agenda are clearly 
described and detailed. Extensive documentation on the campaign to 
require Webcasters to pay performance rights fees that would in effect 
put them out of business is provided. Also included are links to 
lobbying campaigns, message boards, a press room and background data 
on the scope and importance of Internet radio.  (Editor, Sabrina I. 
Pacifici)

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