Looking for an Inmate?
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Aren’t we all? Seriously, though, the Alabama Department of Corrections’ Inmate Search allows you to view the location and scheduled release information for inmates currently incarcerated by the State of Alabama. The…
Read MoreAvoid Repetitive Typing in Email
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Just as we use macros in word processing programs to save keystrokes, Outlook has a feature called signatures which will allow you to save and insert repetitive wording in emails. An email…
Read MoreNew MCLE Requirement for Inactive/Special Members
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As every practicing Alabama attorney knows, with a few exceptions, if you want to remain in good standing you must get 12 hours (including 1 ethics hour) of continuing legal education every…
Read MoreWhen It’s Time to Make A Change
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I’m still trying to absorb the news that Sue Bell Cobb, chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, announced her resignation this morning, effective August 1st. Chief Justice Cobb has continuously served…
Read MoreWant Fun in the Sun? Sign Up Now!
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If you haven’t already registered for the Alabama State Bar’s Annual Meeting & Legal Expo 2011 (July 13-16) at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, you can do so online now. And…
Read MoreWhere’s My Juice?
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Power cords for laptops and other electronic equipment are expensive, costing anywhere from around $60 to well over $100 each. If you travel with a laptop or digital projector, sooner or later…
Read MoreAre You Drowning in Closed Files?
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It seems relatively easy to set up a filing system and add files to it. But what do you do when you absolutely run out of room to store any more files?
Read MoreASB Website Outage This Weekend
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The bar’s website will be down for maintenance from Friday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 22nd. We have arranged for direct access to Casemaker during the…
Read MoreMicrosoft Office Got You Stumped?
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If you are struggling with upgrading to Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010, or struggling with Office 2003 because you still haven’t learned how to use all of its features yet, you’ll be…
Read MorePolish Up Client Relationships
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Generally we lawyers long to ask our clients “How am I doing?” But often we dread hearing the answer. If your client base isn’t improving, or at least holding steady, I’d say…
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