A big trial is taking place in another jurisidiction. Your litigation team is being forced to stay at a hotel. You need to make sure that all of the technological services you have the disposal of in your office are available in the hotel or court room. What is important? What do you need to consider? Here is a checklist from Dean Boland as outlined in a February 2004 article in Law Technology News.
1) Computers – most lawyers now have lap tops. Make sure to bring extra power cords and batteries.
2) Phones – the hotel will have, but they are expensive. Cell phone plans with no roaming charges are a good bet.
3) Internet – The hotel should have access. Some hotels also have wireless access. This is a great feature. Make sure the hotel provides the service and that your computer is compatible.
4) E-mail – can be set up to access firm’s server remotely or a web mail application that does not require access into the firms facilities.
5) Scanning – make sure that all necessary documents are scanned into the computers. Ibinder, the database product provided by Real Legal, can especially help with this application.