Alan Cohen

April 29, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

As smartphones grow ever more capable, they bring some of the same challenges as computers: namely, how to get the most out of them while avoiding any pitfalls.

By Alan Cohen

9 minute read

July 29, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Our picks for six of the most important e-discovery trailblazers.

By Alan Cohen

11 minute read

December 01, 2011 | Legaltech News

With the proliferation of cloud computing and mobile tools, BigLaw focuses on security.

By Alan Cohen

8 minute read

December 05, 2011 | Daily Report Online

This year didn't see much in the way of breakout new products the revolutionary gadgets that have us swarming the poor UPS guy. Instead, what we got were a lot of tweaks, updates, and fine-tuning. But that's not a bad thing. Bumping up the speed of a wireless network, making a digital camera easier to use, selling a first-rate e-reader for under $100, or launching a competent rival to Apple's iPad are all welcome developments.

By Alan Cohen

11 minute read

May 14, 2012 | Daily Report Online

This spring, Apple introduced the third version of its now-iconic gadget called iPad ? not iPad 3. The new iPad is a substantial revision that warrants attention, even excitement. Starting at the familiar $499 price for 16 gigabytes of RAM and rising to $829 for a 64 gigabyte model that works on the latest high-speed cellular networks, the new iPad offers some new and compelling features for mobile legal professionals.

By Alan Cohen

7 minute read

May 06, 2013 | Daily Report Online

There are two kinds of attorneys on airplanes: those who view their time in the sky as a respite from communications and those who have memorized the entire list of approved electronic devices.

By Alan Cohen

7 minute read

March 27, 2013 | The American Lawyer

The takeaway from this year's Consumer Electronics Show? Choices made now will have long-lasting consequences.

By Alan Cohen

9 minute read

November 30, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Some of this season's best holiday gifts have a split personality: fun at home and handy at work.

By Alan Cohen

8 minute read

December 28, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

Focus has shifted from dollars to data: Namely, how do firms make information accessible to lawyers — the longtime goal of knowledge management — without making it too accessible?

By Alan Cohen

8 minute read

March 07, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Microsoft's new Surface tablet is quirky and occasionally awkward, and demands a fair amount of patience (and practice) from its users. But for lawyers thinking of buying a tablet, it warrants serious consideration. Flaws and all, the Surface does a better job of replicating the PC experience than any other tablet on the market — including Apple's iPad.

By Alan Cohen

9 minute read