The Kennedy-Mighell Report

It’s been awhile, but the guys have been hard at work on their Second Brain projects! They each share the progress they’ve made and hash out their diverging opinions on the ultimate goals of their respective projects. 

Next, Microsoft recently announced their newest Surface. Is this new tech hot, or not?

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

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A Segment: Dennis and Tom’s Second Brain Update

B Segment: Hot or Not

Parting Shots:

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The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a special alert in September to warn companies to be on guard against alarming increases in ransomware. With major concerns cropping up amongst law firms big and small, Dennis and Tom talk about how these cyber attacks work and what lawyers should do to protect themselves.

Next, our dynamic duo discuss Apple’s latest announcement and gauge the hotness of their new tech offerings. 

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

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The idea of “productizing” legal services may seem like a fad, but really the concept of turning something you’ve created into a useful tool for clients has been around for longer than you might realize. Tom taps into Dennis’ expertise, asking questions to get a deeper look at the history of legal service productization and learning how modern lawyers utilize it to streamline their legal practices. 

Later on, the guys take the temp of hybrid legal conferences to decide if the latest developments in this area are, you guessed it—“Hot or Not?”

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.

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Mentioned in this episode:

A Segment: Practicing Productization

B Segment: Hot or Not

• ILTACON 2021: https://www.iltacon.org/home

Parting Shots:

• Exponential.Legal - https://www.exponential.legal/

Michigan State Law School Center for Legal Technology & Innovation Video Page: https://www.law.msu.edu/lawtech/video-resources.html

As we come to the 18-month mark of this pandemic, Dennis and Tom feel it’s time to take a look at how legal tech has progressed throughout this crazy time. They welcome returning guest Debbie Foster to get her real-world perspective on how law firms have—or haven’t—adapted their practices to embrace technology. 

Later, on “Hot or Not?”, Dennis, Tom, and Debbie offer competing views on whether Salesforce is a good platform for law firms. 

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.

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Mentioned In This Episode:

A Segment: On the Ground Status Update from Debbie Foster

B Segment: Hot or Not

Parting Shots:

Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD - https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Essential-Portable-High-Capacity/dp/B07SQ5MQ6K

Document automation might seem like a simple or even dated topic, but, in reality, fresh takes on this tech just keep on coming. Dennis and Tom discuss the evolution and capabilities of these tools and offer insights on what you should be using in your law firm. 

Next up, Dennis and Tom test the temperature of the Metaverse to determine whether it could be considered hot… or not!

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.

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How exactly are we supposed to keep all this information in our lives organized and recallable? Hide things in folders? That’s probably not the best course. Dennis and Tom dive into the subject of tagging, both in terms of its strengths and weaknesses, so that all the information you need is available when and where you need it.

In the “Hot or Not?” segment, the guys explore the current climate of legal tech investment and discuss whether the current glut of funding is sustainable.

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.

Mentioned In This Episode:

A Segment: Tagging Your Way to Productivity

B Segment: Hot or Not - Venture Capital in Legal Tech

• AngelList List of Legal Tech Startups - Remote Job and Startup Job Search | AngelList Talent

Parting Shots:

Nasty Windows Printer Driver Vulnerability - https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/07/nasty-printer-driver-vulnerability.html

Learn how to develop a personal legal tech learning plan with Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell’s helpful tips. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell hash out the pros and cons of returning to the office and why a hybrid approach might be best for both employees and employers. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.