Ed+McNamara


 * Assignment 1**




 * Assignment 2**

Advantages

Document Retention Document Sharing Ease of revision Ease of locating Search ability within docs

Disadvantages

Technical requirements for internal storage Need for software investment Hurdle of dealing with clients who are not technically equipped System crash - unavailability Security - privacy concerns



Very Short Memo: I would parallel these systems with our current document creation procedures to evaluate the benefits before looking at subscribing or moving forward. IT appears on the surface that use of these types of systems will result in significant cost savings in both drafting and research. To the extent that we hae special cases, the documents represent a framework from which to build.

My Impressions: The sites are very comprehensive in their approach to all the possible choices one has to make in creating these documents. It appears as though all the bases are covered, and if one wants to add to the files generated, they provide a great framework for what needs to be included. Highly beneficial to use a similar service under any circumstances. I believe as an attorney, you would need to ensure that you don't become overly dependent on the choices presented or not presented. Drafting of each document requires its own set of unique parameters and thought.


 * Assignment 3**

1. Does the court support efiling? If yes, what is the best URL? Yes

[|http://www.mncourts.gov/Documents/2/Public/News/E-filing/E-Filing_Fact_Sheet_11-4-10.pdf#search="efile"] MN Supreme Court

2. Does the court support efiling for self-representing litigants? Yes

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3. Does the court website have an online docket or calendar? (if yes, include a link) No

Could not locate.

4. Does the court website have any forms that can be used online or downloaded? (if yes, provide a link) Yes

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Under Family Service Docs - also a web instructional video.


 * Assignment 4**

1. Define two (2) discrete tasks that could be “unbundled” from different areas of law practice.

Research - Contract Drafting

2. Define a task that lends itself to being converted into a “digital application?” such as a website, smart phone app or downloadable program.

Standard Will

3. List some of the risks (at least three) involved in “unbundling legal services?”

1. Understanding the entire scope of a project may help in the approach one takes. 2. Merging of different tasks into a cohesive final product 3. Finding competent people to outsource to

4. Think of a “digital application” that could automate a legal task, AND bundled with legal advice to be sold for a fixed fee? (re-bundling concept). Describe it in your homework.

Special Needs Trust - for a basic special needs trust, having software that allows for fill in the blanks to common questions, and then merges into a final document for review.


 * Assignment #5 **

[] - this self help page for legal research in MN provides links to cases, regs, statutes, and a variety of other helpful sites. It is the starting point for legal research in MN