New products in the legal field.

It's about time 

Attorneys developing time line exhibits can use TimeMap, a new product released by the CaseSoft division of DecisionQuest. TimeMap can be downloaded for free at http://www.casesoft.com.

As users enter information, the product automatically generates a time line with fact boxes above applicable dates. The graph stretches across as many as five pages and is repositioned for each additional page. Attorneys customize visuals with colors, fonts, and titles.

TimeMap can be used alone or with CaseMap, also distributed by CaseSoft. CaseMap assists attorneys by organizing the facts, issues, and people involved in a case. Information is easily transferred from the program to TimeMap.

To find more information on either product, visit http://www.casesoft.com, call [phone], ext. 24, or fax the form to [phone].

It's settled

Attorneys involved in settlement negotiations can benefit from visiting the recently updated cybersettle.com Web site. Version 2.0 of the online dispute resolution system aids both parties involved in a claim to reach a fair settlement of a case.

Participants submit three confidential offers or demands that are never disclosed to the other side. The claim is instantly settled if an offer and demand are within 30 percent or $5,000 of each other. If the dispute does not settle, all bids remain confidential.

Cybersettle.com says it has processed more than 15,000 claims and produced nearly $25 million in settlements since its launch in August 1998. Over 20 major insurance corporations regularly submit claims.

Both parties share the cost of the service. For more information, visit http://www.cybersettle.com on the Internet, call [phone], or fax the form to [phone].

Get synchronized 

Attorneys who want 24-hour access to personal law practice information should try either of two editions of AbacusLaw. Available for Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT, the case management software organizes calenders, cases, contacts, conflicts, and dockets.

Both the Professional and Advanced editions can be synchronized with office computers, notebooks, or home computers. The program features a zip code and area code directory, a spell checker, a calendar in multiple formats, and user preferences such as expanded notes and computer screen wallpaper.

For further information, call Abacus Data Systems at [phone], visit http://www.abacuslaw.com, or fax the form to [phone].

On the personal side

Lawyers tired of surfing from one Web site to the next should consider making eLawCentral.com their first and final destination.

The site offers many features typical of legal Web sites, such as files, forms, and links to local courts and research sources. It also includes nonlegal lifestyle resources such as personal finance and travel information, entertainment news, stock quotes, fitness resources, maps, and shopping.

A customization feature of the site allows users to personalize their home page for quick reference to preferred resources.

For further information, visit http://www.elawcentral.com, call [phone], or fax the form to [phone].

Your jurisdiction

Lawyers may save time and increase productivity by using JurisDictionUSA (http://www.jdusa.net) as their Web-based application service provider (ASP). Through the Web site, which guarantees security, lawyers can access cases, research sources, calendars, conflicts of interest checks, word-processing documents, e-mail, time entry, billing, and accounting data.

Bonuses of the site include daily legal bulletins, links to courts, and business news updates. Using the service eliminates the costs of network maintenance and software upgrades.

A subscription fee is charged per attorney. For more information or to subscribe to jdusa.net, visit the Web site, call [phone], or fax the form to [phone].

Read all about it

Law students and legal professionals looking for discounted reference material should check out LawBooks.com. The Web site offers a variety of legal resources and products.

Students, lawyers, legal professionals, and the general public are each offered a specialized Web page with products customized to their interests. Users can browse through law summaries, audiotapes, CD-ROM case briefs, and newsletters.

The service provides a discount on all purchases. Orders over $50 include free shipping. Submission of an e-mail address and name will subscribe a user to a weekly newsletter, LawBooks Buzz, which offers additional discounts.

For more information, pay a visit to http://www.lawbooks.com on the Internet or fax the form to [phone].

Information for "Discoveries" is provided by the individual companies and does not reflect an endorsement of any product by TRIAL or ATLA.