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KKL Provides Lexis Portal Integration with PC DOCs and iManage

KKL has teamed up with Lexis to provide PC DOCS and iManage software gadgets. KKL has developed software gadgets that integrate document management, Outlook, and rolodex functions within the Lexis/Plumtree portal.  Lexis will also take advantage of KKL’s technical and legal integration skills by offering their clients combined Lexis/KKL portal consulting services.  These portal services include a needs analysis, technical assessment, and implementation services.  Contact KKL for more info...

Nimda Worm Represents New Threat

The Nimda worm represents a new threat to computer security. Combining worm, virus and Trojan characteristics it can spread without any action by users such as opening an e-mail attachment. All indications are the recent Nimda worm caused significantly more damage than any previous worm or virus. Underscoring the need to constantly maintain your networks against these security threats and monitor incoming email and attachments, the FBI and the SANS Institute released a list of the top 20 vulnerabilities in computer systems to help network administrators determine the most urgent problems which require fixing. More info ...

KKL Hosts Houston LawNet Meeting

The Houston regional meeting of LawNet on October 19 will be hosted by Kraft Kennedy at the Rice Hotel. ALA members are invited. The day long event includes presentations on new search technologies for litigation support by DolphinSearch, Case Management and Client Relationship Management by Prolaw, document collaboration by Workshare Technology, and last but not least Peter Lesser discussing technologies for the traveling attorney. More info …

Case and Matter Management Seminar in San Francisco

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is the new mantra for CIOs in large corporations around the country. But, there is an equivalent for law firms. Docketing, case management, client contacts, and conflicts have been known for years as Case and Matter Management in law firms. KKL and ProLaw are combining to offer a seminar on What, Why and How of Case/Matter Management in San Francisco on October 24th. The seminar will be held at the West Group offices from 8:30 to 11:00am. More info…

New Desktop PC from Dell, New Laptop Processors from Intel

The recent slump in the technology sector has driven PC prices to new lows. Dell has announced the new Optiplex GX240 featuring a 1.8Ghz Intel P4 processor, an enhanced video card and faster CD. Make sure if you want the performance keyboard that you include a USB keyboard and mouse. Something to factor into your technology budget - the cost of this new desktop with 512MB of memory and a 17” monitor is less than $1550. More info ...

In addition, Intel announced the new Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor – M. Based on new 0.13 micron technology, this processor increases laptop performance to 1.2Ghz. These new processors should show up in new laptop models within the next 45 days. More info ...

Managing Law Firm Office Technology

On October 30th, KKL will participate on a lunchtime panel discussion in San Francisco entitled “Keeping Technology Up With You—How to Make Good Management Decisions About Your Law Office Technology.” The panel will also include perspectives of a technology partner and an IT director. The program is sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. A fee is required, which includes lunch. For more info, please contact Tim Slattery.

Given the current economic climate and in an effort to mollify client reaction to their new software licensing program, Microsoft has extended the deadline to convert to their new Software Assurance program from February 28th to July 31, 2002.  Software Assurance is the new software maintenance program announced by Microsoft that provides automatic upgrades to new versions of products such as Office and Windows.  Microsoft has also changed the Software Assurance eligibility for Office software.  Clients are no longer required to upgrade to Office XP before they purchase Software Assurance.  You can now upgrade to Software Assurance directly from Office 2000.  More info ...

CIO magazine targeted for IT executives and Chief Information Officers (CIO) has launched a new legal reference web site.  Dubbed by the magazine as "Everything you need to know about that fine line where technology and the law meet (and sometimes intersect). Columns, features and more on how the law is shaping - and being shaped by - technology."   The site contains an interesting mix of articles from e-mail policies, employment practices, to intellectual property. To read what CIOs are reading ...

This Month's Answer
To terminate a 'hung' application in Windows NT or Professional, you need access to the Task Manager. If your firm permits access to the Task Manager, you should be able to invoke it by pressing CNTRL-ALT-DEL, and choosing the Task Manager button. Once started, a list of applications will appear on the Task Manager's Applications tab. Simply highlight the hung application, and click End Task. The application should close, however, if the application still will not terminate, you will need to reboot your computer.