Year In Review: 2000

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1stlegal.com

GlobalSuite (May p5) consists of: Global-CMS case/matter management; Global-Repository litigation support; GlobalOffice virtual office and docketing system; and GlobalSendSecure document delivery system.

Reader Response card no. 401.

3Com Corp.

3Com AirConnect (March p36) is an 11 Mbps Wireless LAN that extends networks.

Reader Response card no. 402.

HomeConnect (Feb. p42) connects to PCs via Ethernet and offers USB functionality.

Reader Response card no. 403.

4Developers LLC

Talking E-mail 2.0 (Jan. p26) allows your computer to read your e-mails to you using animated cartoon characters.

Reader Response card no. 404.

Talking Stocks 2.0 (March p57) uses an animated character, "StockMan," to read stock prices aloud, and displays current stock prices in a "Stock Strip."

Reader Response card no. 405.

A&J Systems

Express Assist 2000 (Aug. p69), synchronizes Microsoft Outlook Express 4.0/5.0 mail folders on two or more machines.

Reader Response card no. 406.

Abacus Data Systems Inc.,

AbacusLaw 13 (Professional Edition) (Feb. p4) allows users to synchronize with Palm OS handheld devices, as well as between home and office computers. The Advanced Edition includes links to Timeslips and PC LawJr., both time-and-billing programs; and to HotDocs for advanced document assembly.

Reader Response card no. 407.

Mediconnect.net (Aug. p66) is designed for medical, police and other records. It retrieves and scans records for users via the online order form; then digitizes the records before sending them to the user's AbacusLaw's document management system, where it creates an archive to store and track the records.

Reader Response card no. 408.

abacusIT Inc.

ActiWEB (Jan. p63) allows users to change Web site content without the use of HTML.

Reader Response card no. 409.

ABBYY

ABBYY FineReader 4.0/Sprint for Mac, (Jan. p69) is a new optical character recognition software that will be bundled with scanners from Acer, and other companies.

Reader Response card no. 410.

ABBYY FineReader 4.0 (Jan. p38) is offered in standard and professional editions, and can save results in Adobe Acrobat Reader .pdf files formats.

Reader Response card no. 411.

FineReader 4.0C Handpring, (Jan. p38) is a forms processing system that captures handprinted data.

Reader Response card no. 412.

Absolute Software Corp

PC Asset Tracking (Oct. p5) allows Computrace's "Tracking Agent" to collect a wider range of data points from PCs.

Reader Response card no. 413.

Academy Computer Services Inc.

The Small Wonder (July p40) is a shoebox-size network unit with a configurable I.P .address and browser-based interface that transfers CD data to networks for access by multiple users, or to a high capacity 3.5 inch hard drive.

Reader Response card no. 414.

Acer America Corp.

The 520 Series "all-in-one" notebooks (Sept. p26) weigh 6.1 pounds and are designed with the small to medium-sized business user in mind. The 600 series offers a Mobile Pentium III 600MHz processor; and comes equipped with a CD-RW drive.

Reader Response card no. 415.

Acer NeWeb Corp.

WarpLink (Jan. p34) is a WarpLink wireless networking kit in Universal Serial Bus (USB) format.

Reader Response card no. 416.

Actual Software

MultiMail (May p11) now integrates with BackupBuddy software, providing e-mail attachment translation and viewing for Palm Computing devices.

Reader Response card no. 417.

Addonics Technologies

IEEE 1394A (Aug. p59) interface cable can be used with devices in Addonics' portable storage line, and is compatible with PC, Macintosh and iMac systems.

Reader Response card no. 418.

Mobile UltraFloppy (June p51) is an external removable storage device that reads both 1.44 MB floppy disks and ultra-high density 144 MB media.

Reader Response card no. 419.

NetStor Combo Server (July p40) is a plug-and-play, multi-protocol CD/DVD/ Archive server that is scaleable and expandable.

Reader Response card no. 420.

ADR Exchange

ADRWorld.com (April p62) offers a searchable online directory of arbitrators, mediators and attorneys.

Reader Response card no. 421.

Advanced Media Services

DakotaRAID, (April p59) is a network attached storage (NAS) device with a 10/100 Fast Ethernet interface.

Reader Response card no. 422.

Advanced Productivity Software Inc.

DTE/SQL6.2 (Oct. p40) offers task-based time entry system that allows creation of client-matter specific task codes.

Reader Response card no. 423.

Online LookUp software (April p4) tracks costs of online electronic research, monitors software applications across the network and prevent unlicensed use.

Reader Response card no. 424.

RollCall 2000 (June p64) tracks time and attendance for staff in mid- to large-sized firms.

Reader Response card no. 425.

Advercast LLC

SurfSecret 2.9R (May p38) is a privacy tool that covers up the path a user takes when surfing the Web. It supports Windows 2000, and offers a "keystroke wakeup" function.

Reader Response card no. 426.

SurfSecret LITE, (March p9) offers three editions, for Microsoft Internet Explorer, America Online, and Netscape. It allows users to surf anywhere, but "clears your tracks."

Reader Response card no. 427.

Aelita Software

Controlled Migration Suite, (April p22) helps manage domain reconfiguration; directory reporting; and delegation management.

Reader Response card no. 428.

ERDisk 5.0, (June p78) is an emergency protection and disaster recovery tool for Windows networks.

Reader Response card no. 429.

EventAdmin 4.0, (July p72) streamlines event management and security auditing for Windows 2000/NT networks through event log collection, warehousing and analysis.

Reader Response card no. 430.

Server Consolidation Wizard Software, (Nov. p76) enables online data migration and server consolidation with zero server downtime.

Reader Response card no. 431.

SnapReports (Aug. p52) has been introduced for the Microsoft Systems Management Services.

Reader Response card no. 432.

AI Internet Solutions

HTML Validator, (Feb. p46) automatically checks the syntax, spelling and tags of HTML documents. It includes a HTML/text editor and drag-and-drop functionality.

Reader Response card no. 433.

Aiptek Inc.

Pen Cam Trio, (Nov p30) is a highlightersize device that can perform as a PC or stand-alone digital camera, and a video camera.

Reader Response card no. 434.

Aladdin Systems

HotTime for the Palm OS (April p34) supports both Windows and Mac platforms, and automatically synchronizes desktop clocks to Palm Pilot or Handspring

Reader Response card no. 435.

Aladdin DropZip (March p23) compression software assists with cross-platform Internet communication. ShrinkWrap 3.5.1 encryption software is ideal for iDisk users. IntelliNews brings news headlines to your desktop.

Reader Response card no. 436.

StuffIt Deluxe 5.5, (Feb. p46) helps users send files over the Internet to any Mac or PC, in various compression formats.

Reader Response card no. 437.

Spring Cleaning 3.0, (Jan. p56) organizes applications, files, folders and fonts, and offers 12 utilities to clean hard drives.

Reader Response card no. 438.

Spring Cleaning 3.5, (July p51) helps Mac users clean and organize hard drives, and can be used with iClean.

Reader Response card no. 439.

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Inc.

Privilege (Jan. p21) is an integrated electronic licensing system that allows software vendors to securely distribute licenses and software via the Internet.

Reader Response card no. 440.

Alexander LAN Inc.

SPK 3.11 (Jan. p66) is a server protection kit that prevents crashes on NetWare 5.0, 4.x and 3.x.

Reader Response card no. 441.

Alumni Computer Group

PC Law 5 and PC Law Pro 5 (Sept. p14) add more than 100 new features to the company's legal time billing and accounting programs.

Reader Response card no. 442.

American Bar Association

ABA TECHSOW 2000 CD-ROM (July p43) contains listings from all exhibitors, educational program materials, and exhibitor software demonstrations.

Reader Response card no. 443.

A "Town Hall" discussion (May p38) on multidisciplinary practices, held during the American Bar Association midyear meeting in Dallas, can be viewed on the Internet at www.abanet.org/mdp.

Reader Response card no. 444.

"Making Your Case," (Oct. p10) featuring James McElhaney is a three-hour litigation-oriented program available on audiotape or CD.

Reader Response card no. 445.

The Law Practice Management section has launched a new Webzine, Law Practice Today, (Aug. p66), at www.abanet.org/lpm.

Reader Response card no. 446.

Amicus Attorney in One Hour for Lawyers Version IV, (July p43) covers Amicus' file and contact manager functions, calendar, time sheets and call center features.

Reader Response card no. 447.

Ethics Web Site, (Jan. p63) helps lawyers navigate ethics rules governing lawyer advertising, solicitation and marketing in each state. Located at www.abanet.org/adrules.

Reader Response card no. 448.

Seize the Future: Forecasting and Influencing the Future of the Legal Profession, by Gary Munneke (July p43), chronicles ABA/LPM's Seize the Future Conference 1999.

Reader Response card no. 449.

The Lawyers Quick Guide to Microsoft Word: Versions 97 and 2000, (July p43) is divided into 11 lessons, covering the essentials of editing; basic document formatting; and more.

Reader Response card no. 450.

The Business Law section has released a study concerning laws governing the Internet (Sept. p76).

Reader Response card no. 451.

The ABA's Center for Continuing Education has released Representing Clients in Mediation, (Oct. p10), a one hour video.

Reader Response card no. 452.

The Essential Formbook: Comprehensive Mangement Tools for Lawyers, (June p50) includes a diskette of all forms, and covers a range of topics, including partnership and organizational agreements; dissolution agreements; client intake and fee agreements; engagement letters; non-engagement letters, and more.

Reader Response card no. 453.

America's Community Bankers

The Federal Guide on CD-ROM (May p18) provides legal and regulatory banking information, all major compliance manual, forms and guides from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Reader Response card no. 454.

American Document Management

Doc-X WebServ, (July p71) allows legal professionals to transmit briefs, charts, maps, photos and other documents from anywhere in the world.

Reader Response card no. 455.

American Industries Corp.

Intrusion Prevention System, (Jan. p21) creates the illusion that someone is on the premises, deterring thieves before they enter.

Reader Response card no. 456.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

XBRL for Financial Statements (June p19) is a free, XML-based specification that uses accepted financial reporting standards and practices to exchange financial statements across software and technologies, including the Internet.

Reader Response card no. 457.

American Lawyer Media

The National Law Journal (July p48) has launched a new regional edition, for Massachusetts. It features statewide legal and industry news, case summaries of decisions from across all state and federal courts in the state, and information on case verdicts and settlements.

Reader Response card no. 458.

American Mobile Satellite Corp.

eLink, (Jan. p26) is a wireless e-mail service that offers two-way Internet e-mail for handheld devices. eLink operates over American Mobile Satellite Corp.'s ARDIS network.

Reader Response card no. 459.

American Systems

PC Remote (Sept. p27) lets users decide who can access their computers and what files, if any, can be viewed and/or moved. It also allows users to control the keyboard and mouse functions on the remote computer.

Reader Response card no. 460.

Print Screen Deluxe 4.0b (Nov. p79) captures the contents of the computer screen with a single keystroke. The captured screen shot can then be sent to the printer or saved to disk as a file in 25 different graphics file formats.

Reader Response card no. 461.

AmeriCounsel.com

AmeriCounsel.com has launched OPT (Nov. p30), which will "promote open standards and processes through which lawyers and legal technologists can leverage each other's work, and set up organizational frameworks within which that work can be traded and evolved."

Reader Response card no. 462.

Amtel

Amtel Direct-Line Keyboards, Panels and Wall-mount units (Sept. p4) provide instant text messaging to let users know when they have visitors, or when an important call is trying to get through.

Reader Response card no. 463.

The Analysis Group

The Analysis Group's Web site (May p38) offers online analysis of the physical demands of jobs, with task descriptions, as reported by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Users can search job descriptions and use the information as an evaluation tool for workers' compensation.

Reader Response card no. 464.

Andersen Consulting

Andersen Consulting has joined forces with LawCommerce.com (Sept. p76) to help develop its electronic marketplace for products, services and online technology for the legal industry.

Reader Response card no. 465.

Andersen Legal

Dealsight (Sept. p3) allows lawyers to post documents relating to transactions and other pieces of work (such as project financing and litigation) onto a secure site, with access granted to clients and other professional advisors.

Reader Response card no. 466.

Animators At Law

Animators at Law has introduced its Web site (Sept. p7). The graphic design and litigation consulting firm offers video production, graphic design, animation, interactive development and more."

Reader Response card no. 467.

Apple Computer Corp.

Apple Computer Corp. has launched its Web site for legal professionals (June p52), which includes articles on technology choices for attorneys; choosing software; litigation technology; and links to various legal resources, including MacLaw, MacAttorney, and LTN.

Reader Response card no. 468.

Apple Computer Corp. debuted its Mac OS X operating system (Oct. pg73) during sessions of the Apple Expo in Paris. The company released the new operating system in a "public beta," and also introduced a new iBook laptop.

Reader Response card no. 469.

Final Cut Pro 1.2.5 (May p11) video editing software now supports wide-screen format.

Reader Response card no. 470.

The legal page on Apple's Web site (July p51) is now up and running, and includes links to Law Technology News, as well as to MacLaw listserv. The Web site also offers a "Help Desk," "Testimonials,"and "Tools" section (with articles on technology choices for law offices).

Reader Response card no. 471.

The iMac computer (July p 51) is now available in a Spanish version. Apple also is making available Spanish-speaking sales representatives at 1-800-MY-APPLE, who will walk users through the buying process.

Reader Response card no. 472.

Apple Computer Inc.'s Power Mac G4 Cube (Sept. p67) has a 450 MHz PowerPC G4 processor housed in a clear eight-inch cube. It has 64 MB memory; 20 GB storage; a slot-loading DVD drive; two FireWire and two USB ports; 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet; and a 56K V.90 modem.

Reader Response card no. 473.

Apple has juiced up its Power Mac G4 line to include the new Rage 128 Pro graphics card (Jan. p56), which features a 40 percent increase in 3D graphics performance, and a digital video interface to support the new LCD displays.

Reader Response card no. 475.

USB Card Support 1.3.5 (Jan. p69) is a set of extensions that support USB adapter cards. The software and details can be found at apple's support site.

Reader Response card no. 476.

WebObjects 4.5 (April p14) is an application server software used to develop and implement network applications for Internet/ Intranet/Extranet and e-commerce Web sites.

Reader Response card no. 477.

Appleby Spurling & Kempe

Appleby Spurling & Kempe has created a Web site (April p62) for clients who want to incorporate companies in Bermuda. Just AS&K[Inc], located at www.justaskinc.bm, provides a secure online questionnaire for applicants.

Reader Response card no. 478.

The Appraisal Foundation

The National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice course (May p18) includes an instructors' manual, student manual, case studies, more than 300 transparencies, and examinations.

Reader Response card no. 479.

Aqcess Technologies Inc.

The Qbe Tablet (June p51) is a lightweight handheld device in a 14-inch by 10 inch by 1.6 inch frame. It offers Windows 98, TouchPen technology, handwriting and speech recognition.

Reader Response card no. 480.

The Qbe Vivo (Nov. p67) is a 9-inch by 12-inch, 4-pound computing tablet that can travel with the user or dock in a battery station and used instead of a full-size desktop computer.

Reader Response card no. 481.

ARAG Group

LawExpress.com (Nov. p30) customers can talk to an attorney for legal advice, and select from a network of lawyers for representation. The site includes general information about law.

Reader Response card no. 482.

Arcosoft Inc.

RunFAX for Windows NT (Oct. p70) is Web-based server and fax receiving software that allows users to read faxes using a Web browser.

Reader Response card no. 483.

Argosy Legal Systems

Power Closer 3.0 (Sept. p11) creates HUD-1 or HUD-1A settlement statements for residential real estate closings; produces trust account balance sheets; separates informal buyer and seller closing statements and one or more seller's 1099 Taxpayer ID certificates.

Reader Response card no. 484.

The ARM Group

The Contract Tickler 3.0 contract management software (Feb. p12) adds new tools to help attorneys with contractor/vendor management; workflow management; imaging; document production, and more.

Reader Response card no. 485.

Armadillo Multimedia Enterprise Ltd.

Virtual Gate (Jan. p21) is a smart card-based computer locking device, combining a Smart Card key with password security to create a lockout system. Virtual Gate can be programmed to lock immediately after start-up, when the smart card is removed, and/or when a pre-set idle time is reached.

Reader Response card no. 486.

Arroya Development Corp.

Corp.Forms (Aug. pg3) is a CD-ROM-based service that provides tools to help public companies comply with the reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and stock exchanges.

Reader Response card no. 487.

Arsenal

DISCo Pump 3.1 (Feb. p46) captures Web sites and their links, allowing offline viewing.

Reader Response card no. 489.

DISCo WatchMan 2.1 (Feb. p46) monitors Web pages, bookmarks, newsgroups.

Reader Response card no. 490.

ASACA Corp.

TeraCart DVD-RAM Libraries (Sept. p63) are fully supported by MagnaVault software for optical jukeboxes.

Reader Response card no. 491.

TeraCart Digital Virtual Storage Library (Jan. p67) can be configured with one to 192 Panasonic DVD-RAM drives, and up to 11,600 double-sided DVD-RAM discs.

Reader Response card no. 492.

ASACA Corp. says its new digital Virtual Libraries (June p43) provide fibre channel storage area networks with direct access to data, video and audio files at gigabyte-speeds.

Reader Response card no. 493.

ASF Lightware Solutions

KBV 109 (March p47) is a package of four sets of high-contrast, stick-on labels that fit on computer keys to make the keys easier to see.

Reader Response card no. 494.

ASP Checks, Form & Supplies

TouchGuard (May p61) helps prevent check fraud. Under the signature line is a small fingerprint graphic. Rubbing on authentic checks will cause the color to fade briefly, then return, it says, helping recipients avoid receipt of counterfeit photocopied checks.

Reader Response card no. 495.

Aspen Law

Aspen Law & Business's Licensing Library (Jan. p16), on CD-ROM and the Internet, integrates six of the publisher's licensing publications.

Reader Response card no. 496.

Aspen Law & Business

The Handbook of Intellectual Property Claims and Remedies (Jan. p7) focuses on the substantive law governing the recovery of monetary damages; injunctive relief; and ancillary remedies in patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other issues."

Reader Response card no. 497.

PocketLedger (Sept. p14) is a wireless application that allows users to track time, expenses and project status on wireless devices such as Blackberry, Palm and Web-based phones.

Reader Response card no. 498.

Attorney's Briefcase Inc.

California research treatises are available online at www.atybriefcase.com (March p34). The site includes California Evidence; California Family Law; Law & Motion; and Children and the Law, and others.

Reader Response card no. 499.

Atypie Software

Backup 2001 (June p78) is a backup and restore program for Windows 95/98/NT/2000. It allows users to define a set of files for back up, and to create date filters, and includes a Quick System Backup to archive.

Reader Response card no. 500.

Authentica

Authentica's PageVault service (July p8) is now being offered as a companion to PrivateExpress digital courier service. The addition of PageVault allows senders to retain control over attached documents, even after they have been delivered, the companies report.

Reader Response card no. 501.

Avantis

OpenCD (Nov. pg7) offers lawyers, students, engineers and other business users online access to libraries of digital information.

Reader Response card no. 502.

Avery Denison Corp.

MacLabelPro 1.74 (Aug. p17) is available on Cd-ROM, for Mac OS 7-9.

Reader Response card no. 503.

AVT

AVT has released new versions of its RightFAX 7.0 (July p36) client software in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

Reader Response card no. 504.

AVT Corp. announced that its RightFAX Document Management Connectory software (Aug. p17) has been integrated with iManage's infoRite 5.0.

Reader Response card no. 505.

Axonet Inc.

MegaFlow 3.5 for Linux (Oct. p 73) integrates workflow, document management, encryption, digital signatures, threaded discussion, e-forms and more, on the Linux platform.

Reader Response card no. 506.

Axonix Corp.

SuperCD Juris server (Sept. p62) can accommodate 10 to 248 documents for use by as many as 250 attorneys. The SuperCD server allows access to both CDs and DVDs and provides information to an attorney's desktop computer whether it runs on Windows, NT, Mac, Novell or Unix network.

Reader Response card no. 507.