The Kennedy-Mighell Report

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Hear how technology can help attorneys, legally speaking, with two of the top legal technology experts. Authors and lawyers, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell host this Legal Talk Network show.

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July 16, 2021Episode 29144 min

Does it Take 10,000 Hours to Become a Legal Tech Expert?

Are there good ways to develop your legal technology expertise in a hurry? Well, Dennis and Tom's short answer is no, but don't let that get you down! Tune in for their tips and resources for building your knowledge base and gaining a greater understanding of the ever-expanding relationship between technology and law. This time on "Hot or Not?", the guys examine asynchronous audio/video tools and offer their take on this tech's practicality in the workplace. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

July 2, 2021Episode 29043 min

Don't Make Me Go Back to the Office!

Not everyone is thrilled about going back to the office, but it seems that more and more businesses are setting dates for their employees' required return. This begs the question – should employers be able to demand their workers' physical presence? Dennis and Tom talk through the many issues at play here, and whether we ever can (or should) get things "back to normal." This time on "Hot or Not?", Dennis and Tom give an update on their Second Brain projects, sharing their individual progress and the notable ways they've been implementing their chosen tech. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

June 18, 2021Episode 28929 min

20 Tips in 20 Minutes!

Looking for some simple ways to make life just a little bit better? Dennis and Tom challenge themselves to fire through 20 simple technology-related tips in just 20 minutes, from useful shortcut commands, to favorite apps, to smarter tech habits, and more! On "Hot or Not?", they discuss whether making cell phone calls is really useful or necessary in this day and age and what types of issues still exist in regard to network reliability. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

June 4, 2021Episode 28842 min

Essential Summer Reading Lists for 2021

It's that time again! Dennis and Tom return to the time-honored tradition of sharing their summer reading plans with listeners. After discussing their reading habits and some favorite digital reading tools, they offer up their top book picks for the summer – both fiction and non! Next, this time on "Hot or Not?", Dennis and Tom discuss CCTV, its significant privacy implications, and whether they think it might gain more of a foothold in the United States. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

May 21, 2021Episode 28742 min

How COVID Changed Our Cybersecurity Landscape

2020 not only brought us COVID-19, but also seemingly the worst year ever for cyber-attacks and data breaches. So, did someone drop the ball, or are threat actors just getting better and better at their craft? Dennis and Tom hash out their thoughts on the matter, examining cyber threats both old and new, discussing how to effectively educate yourself on what's out there, and emphasizing the importance of proactive security and training for your law firm. This time on "Hot or Not?", Dennis and Tom examine Notion's API and its ability to truly make this tool a power player in their ongoing personal knowledge management, the Second Brain. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

May 7, 2021Episode 28641 min

Blog? Law Review? Something Else? — Publishing Options for Legal Scholars

Are legal scholarship and commentary currently hindered by antiquated publishing platforms? Law reviews seem to be increasingly irrelevant, but valuable legal content still needs a way to reach its target audience. Dennis and Tom dig into this topic by examining the state of legal publishing and discussing which platforms legal content creators should consider as they move into the future. Later, Dennis and Tom discuss whether law firms should ask their employees to return to the office in another edition of their "Hot or Not?" segment. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

April 23, 2021Episode 28537 min

Alternative Legal Careers — New and Different Ways to Use Your Law Degree

Legal-adjacent careers are cropping up in a whole slew of surprising new areas, and recent graduates and seasoned lawyers alike are finding themselves drawn to these new professional opportunities. Dennis and Tom talk through some of these careers, from legal operations to technology to e-discovery and more, and give their take on how law degrees and/or legal expertise can be used to pivot into these new roles. Then, in another edition of "Hot or Not?", they discuss whether speech recognition and dictation tools are worth integrating into your workflows. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

April 9, 2021Episode 28434 min

Second Brain Project: Sharing, Part 1

It's time for the fourth and final pillar of the Second Brain project – sharing. Dennis and Tom discuss their differing theories on this pillar and explain what "sharing" might look like within their individual projects. Next, in the second installment of their "Hot or Not" segment, they discuss the increase in sales of desktop computers and give their take on this somewhat surprising trend. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company , ServeNow , and Nota .

March 26, 2021Episode 28338 min

Reflections on ABA TECHSHOW 2021

In this new age of all-virtual conferences, there have certainly been a few growing pains throughout the process of moving content online. So, how did TECHSHOW 2021 fare in this new medium? Dennis and Tom share thoughts on their attendee experiences this year, discussing which elements of the conference were highly successful and pointing out a few small quibbles. Later, they introduce a brand-new segment—Hot or Not?—this time, deciding whether online conference breakout rooms are really worthwhile. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company and Nota .

March 12, 2021Episode 28236 min

APIs for the Win!

APIs (application programming interfaces) have already changed the world, but lawyers could be using them so much more. Dennis and Tom offer a variety of examples of how APIs improve our daily lives and discuss existing and potential uses in the legal field that promote better lawyering and more access to justice. In their second segment, Dennis and Tom geek out over the idea of mediated reality, which is considered an umbrella for many other prevalent reality concepts. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company and Nota .