The Legal Tech Podcast
Law. Technology. Ethics. Techno-Ethics. Productivity. Nowadays lawyers, law firms and legal professionals must address a wide range of issues. It could be cybersecurity and phishing today, and tomorrow it could be the need to train staff on how to use Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word. You name it, if it's related to law, tech or ethics, this jargon-free podcast will cover the topic. Sponsored by Integrated Technology Services, LLC and the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC, experts and practicing lawyers and legal professionals, this podcast will help you learn and keep your practice moving.
Episodes
20 episodes
Just Say No to Google, Or Those Other Listening Devices In a Law Office
We love Amazon Alexa, Google, Siri and all those listening devices. They are fun, great at home, but an absolute no around offices. Lawyers, and any other profession handling confidential or sensitive information, simply can't have them around....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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6:17
Why Pennsylvanians Need to Buy More Medical Coverage in Their Automobile Insurance Policies
Pennsylvanians should purchase more than the minimum $5,000 medical coverage in their auto insurance policies for several important reasons:When you buy auto insurance, you buy medical coverage to pay for your medical bills. M...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:06
OMG - The Martians Are Coming - It's Time For Judges & Others to Calm Down About Artificial Intelligence
Oh my God, the Martians are invading the legal world. Have you heard? There is this new thing called "Artificial Intelligence," and lawyers apparently have it do all of their work, including filing court documents. Or so it seems. Talk about AI...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:16
The Myth of the 90 Day Rule - Why Injured Workers in Pennsylvania Almost Never Have to Treat With the Company Doctor
The constant mantra that injured workers in Pennsylvania must treat with a "company doctor" for 90 days, or they won't receive their workers' compensation benefits, is a myth, albeit one that many attorneys who represent injured workers erroneo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:32
Spouses Don't Get It All - In Pennsylvania, If You Die Without a Will, Your Spouse Doesn't Get Everything
One of the great mistakes people make is not having a Will, because they assume their spouse will get everything anyway. If you don't have a Will and live in Pennsylvania, you are wrong. If you don't have a Will, and you have kids, your spouse ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:29
Rotten Fish - Time to Get Rid of Old, Outdated & Unsupported Software - Before Your Computers Get Sick
If you eat food past its expiration date and it has spoiled, you could suffer a fever, chills, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Or if it is really bad, you could contract E.coli, listeria, or salmonella. Now, imagine if your comp...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:59
The Basics of Applying for Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits
Social Security Disability Benefits Attorney Christa Frank High of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC discusses the basics...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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11:03
NCIS: What in the world were they thinking, and why does that matter for lawyers, legal professionals, and anyone else who has to keep information confidential?
Lawyers, paralegals, legal support staff, and other businesses that must maintain the confidentiality of client and other information must be careful not to allow devices such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's Siri to listen to and...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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12:16
The World Series as an Allegory For Success in the Law, and in Business
When Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker celebrated his team’s victory in game 1 of the 2022 World Series, he did so before the game was over, bragging to the TV announcer how rare it is to joke and laugh during a game. Dusty Baker was convinced...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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13:57
What the ??? It's Time Lawyers & Businesses Used Multifactor Authentication
Spear phishing and other forms of cybercrime are targeting law firms and businesses, and these firms need to be prepared, and need to prepare clients and customers to avoid being victims of cybercriminals who just want to steal their money. For...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:55
OH MY GOD! Pennsylvania Disciplinary Counsel Contacted Me. What Do I Do With the DB-7?
One of the scariest moments an attorney has is when he or she receives a letter from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) advising the lawyer that it is investigating a complaint and that it has passed its initial...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:26
Cybersecurity While Away From Home - Practical Tips For Keeping Your Devices & Data Safe from Hackers
In this episode, techno-ethics attorney and cybersecurity expert Daniel J. Siegel provides practical information and tips how to keep all of your devices, including cellphones...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:18
A Consumer's Guide to Buying Automobile Insurance in Pennsylvania
Buying automobile insurance in Pennsylvania can be very confusing. The insurance can cost a lot, and it isn't always easy to know what all the coverages are and which coverages you should buy. At times, insurance salespeople will try to steer y...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:33
Lawyers Need To Plan For Illness, Incapacity & Death To Protect Their Clients & Their Families
Lawyers, like everyone else, want to believe they will live forever. Or at the least, they believe that they will work until they make the decision to retire, and then transition smoothly into retirement. For solo attorneys, and many others, th...
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Episode 7
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14:14
Why You Need a Lawyer When Preparing Your Will & Other Estate Planning Documents
There is no more important set of documents than your Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Advanced Healthcare Directive and Power of Attorney, which assure that your wishes are honored if you become ill and when you die. A qualified lawyer, f...
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Episode 6
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16:09
Don't Eat the Phish - Practical Advice How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
Phishing and Spear-Phishing are two methods used by cyberattackers to obtain personal information from clients, staff and family, and to gain access to computers and office networks in order to install malware and ransomware. In this episode of...
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Episode 5
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13:23
Don't Use Free Wi-Fi - Pa. Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Every User, Not Just Criminals
For years, legal ethics attorneys and many other experts have warned about the dangers of using free Wi-Fi, and Starbucks has become the poster child for the dangers of logging into unsecured and unprotected computer networks. With its recent O...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:34
How to Protect Yourself When Buying Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania
Almost everyone has a car, and every car and truck registered in Pennsylvania must have auto insurance under the Pa. Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. But what many people don't realize is that when you buy insurance, you are prote...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:16
You Can't Stick Your Head In the Sand - Attorneys Need to Understand Social Media
When it comes to social media, and the impact of Facebook, Twitter and other sites on the practice of law, lawyers can no longer merely stick their heads in the sand and feign ignorance. As the New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled, "Attorney...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:34
It's Time to Revise the Model Rules of Professional Conduct to Address Technology
Did you know that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which govern attorney ethics, were created in 1983, the same year that Microsoft introduced Word? In fact, the rules, which have been adopted in every state, have not been modified sign...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:53