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Migrating Servers to the Cloud - Episode 176
07:42
Migrating Servers to the Cloud – Episode 176
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. It is beyond question that not only is the cloud permitted for legal providers, it might even be necessary in certain cases. This episode looks at transitioning physical servers to an online environment.
Can Passkeys Replace Passwords? - Episode 175
09:57
Can Passkeys Replace Passwords? – Episode 175
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Computers and mobile devices have created security challenges, particularly with traditional passwords. Passkeys are emerging as a modern solution, and this episode discusses how they compare to traditional authentication methods.
Cyber Breaches Through Third Parties - Episode 174
08:27
Cyber Breaches Through Third Parties – Episode 174
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Even perfect internal cybersecurity can fail if hackers gain entry through third party suppliers. Most offices rely on outside vendors, but here are some tips to expand protection.
Self Care Basics - Episode 173
08:17
Self Care Basics – Episode 173
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes. Although some mental health conditions require clinical help, there are many things one can practice to improve the state of their mind. This conclusion to the Bite Size mental health series examines small but effective steps everyone can try.
Combating Stigma - Episode 165
08:33
Combating Stigma – Episode 165
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The last episode in the series on mental wellness highlighted how stigma interferes with treating mental issues. This week continues that theme and focuses on how to avoid stigmatizing ourselves and others.  
Training Beyond Articling - Episode 160
08:03
Training Beyond Articling – Episode 160
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While articling is a necessary part of legal training, it is not enough by itself. High performance offices recognize the value of mentoring and sponsoring. This episode looks at the differences and why they are so important.
Client Intake Checklists - Episode 159
07:33
Client Intake Checklists – Episode 159
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Acquiring a new client is exciting, but there are important steps that are necessary to prevent problems later. This episode of Bite Size Continuing Professional Development looks at some things to include in the client intake process.
Following the Online Wire Payment Rules - Episode 158
09:34
Following the Online Wire Payment Rules – Episode 158
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Although online banking is the norm for personal finances, it still poses issues for businesses, especially law offices. In particular, lawyers must carefully follow the rules respecting online transfers from trust accounts. This episode looks at the requirements.
Two Things Artificial Intelligence Can Help With - Episode 157
06:55
Two Things Artificial Intelligence Can Help With – Episode 157
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Artificial intelligence tools have created problems for some lawyers, but platforms like ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot still have a role when attacking normal legal tasks. This episode highlights some useful techniques for common problems.
The Security Risks of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices - Episode 156
08:49
The Security Risks of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices – Episode 156
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Personal computer and mobile devices are not the only entryways hackers use to breach a network. This episode of Bite Size Continuing Professional Development highlights how ordinary devices like cameras or speakers can create security holes.
The New Virtual Client Verification Rules - Episode 155
08:10
The New Virtual Client Verification Rules – Episode 155
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Client identification and verification requirements have been around for 15 years, but recent Rule changes make it more convenient to verify information when meeting remotely. In this episode of Bite Size CPD, Craig Zawada, K.C. reviews the new provisions and the preparation needed to ...
Communication Options - Episode 154
08:51
Communication Options – Episode 154
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The practice management technology series winds up with a look at communication options for practitioners. While email is still the most common, many other platforms can help legal providers and clients stay in touch.
eDiscovery Tools - Episode 153
07:32
eDiscovery Tools – Episode 153
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Given the drudgery and time involved in document disclosure, eDiscovery software tries to make this process more efficient and accurate. Watch this installment in the practice management technology series to learn some basic requirements and traps that accompany discovery automation.
Managing Documents - Episode 152
07:57
Managing Documents – Episode 152
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The practice management technology series continues with a look at a core requirement in the law industry: document handling. Devoting time to how an office manages paper and digital documents can massively increase efficiency and quality, and this episode looks at a few of the options.
Time Management Software - Episode 151
07:44
Time Management Software – Episode 151
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Dates drive most legal work, so time management is a must. This week's episode looks at software solutions for calendars and tasks.
Loss Prevention through Technology - Episode 150
08:13
Loss Prevention through Technology – Episode 150
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Legal practitioners must protect themselves against claims and actions that could lead to losses. Technology can be an important part of this defence, so this episode in the practice management technology series looks at core elements of an effective loss prevention system.
All-in-One Practice Management Software - Episode 149
08:02
All-in-One Practice Management Software – Episode 149
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Many law offices and practitioners rely on legal software packages that combine common legal functions, like accounting, case management and more. This episode of the practice management technology series looks at some of the software that works for Canadian needs.
Basic Law Software - Episode 148
07:28
Basic Law Software – Episode 148
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. After a few episodes in the series on practice management technology tools, the focus turns to specific legal software packages. The first step is answering core questions on needs and capabilities to ensure the product fits the requirements.
Basic Software Needs - Episode 147
10:11
Basic Software Needs – Episode 147
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While dedicated legal software is important, legal practitioners often spend most of their time using general purpose programs. The latest episode in the practice management technology series reviews essential application needs.
Which Mobile Device? - Episode 146
08:06
Which Mobile Device? – Episode 146
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Personal Computers are important, but phones and tablets are also a necessity for today's practitioners. This episode of the practice management technology series examines some things to consider when choosing a mobile device.
Other Equipment Needs - Episode 145
07:59
Other Equipment Needs – Episode 145
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Technology needs for a legal practice include more than computers. This episode of practice management technology series looks at the supporting hardware most offices need.
Choosing an Operating System - Episode 144
08:24
Choosing an Operating System – Episode 144
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. It is not the most exciting thing in the world, but a personal computer operating system (OS) sets the limits on all other software an office can use. This episode of the practice management technology series looks at some things to watch for when picking an OS.
Picking Personal Computer Hardware - Episode 143
07:09
Picking Personal Computer Hardware – Episode 143
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While mobile devices are more powerful than ever before, most law offices still rely on personal computers for core computing tasks. This episode in the continuing series on practice management technology reviews some features and specifications to consider when picking a computer.
Practice Management Technology Series - Episode 142
07:15
Practice Management Technology Series – Episode 142
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The right technology is essential to deliver legal services efficiently, so this marks the beginning of a series on starting a new practice or upgrading existing tools.
Cybersecurity Series: A Real Life Law Firm Attack - Episode 141
07:12
Cybersecurity Series: A Real Life Law Firm Attack – Episode 141
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The Cybersecurity for Lawyers series concludes with how a Saskatchewan law firm lost hundreds of thousands of dollars from a cyber breach. Cases like this provide more examples of how to shore up defenses.
Cybersecurity Series: Security Mindset - Episode 140
07:26
Cybersecurity Series: Security Mindset – Episode 140
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Although there are tools and processes to follow to minimize cybersecurity issues, attitudes and knowledge may be more important. This episode of Bite Size CPD looks at the mindset lawyers and firms should employ to reduce attack risks.
Cybersecurity Series: Cybersecurity Best Practices - Episode 139
08:04
Cybersecurity Series: Cybersecurity Best Practices – Episode 139
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. With cyber breaches evolving and victimizing more targets than ever, the problem of security can seem overwhelming. The biggest risks, however, can be minimized with some easy steps.
Cybersecurity Series: Guarding Data Through Encryption - Episode 138
07:33
Cybersecurity Series: Guarding Data Through Encryption – Episode 138
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Data is the target of many cyber attacks, so it makes sense to shield it. An important tool, encryption, sounds complex, but there are some easy ways to implement it into workflows.
Cybersecurity Series: Cyber Breach Protection Tactics - Episode 137
10:24
Cybersecurity Series: Cyber Breach Protection Tactics – Episode 137
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Cybersecurity need not be technical; simple steps can help protect systems. Software patching and virtual private network are two strategies to remember.
Cybersecurity Series: Improving Cybersecurity through Backups - Episode 136
10:15
Cybersecurity Series: Improving Cybersecurity through Backups – Episode 136
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The cybersecurity series continues with a strategy that is not only helpful in protecting against security breaches, but mandatory for any information technology environment: device backups.
Cybersecurity Series: Even Stronger Passwords - Episode 135
08:19
Cybersecurity Series: Even Stronger Passwords – Episode 135
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Last week's Bite Size CPD highlighted the importance of password complexity for cybersecurity. This episode continues with steps to make passwords even harder to bypass.
Cybersecurity Series: Fighting Hackers with Passwords - Episode 134
10:40
Cybersecurity Series: Fighting Hackers with Passwords – Episode 134
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  The series on cybersecurity for lawyers continues by examining steps to avoid breaches. This episode reviews one of the easiest and most effective ways to minimize problems: good passwords.
Cybersecurity Series: Common Cyber Mistakes - Episode 133
07:14
Cybersecurity Series: Common Cyber Mistakes – Episode 133
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While cyberthreats can occur even if good practices are followed, the vast majority of breaches result from simple mistakes by users or IT providers. This episode in the continuing cybersecurity series highlights the most easily avoided errors.
Cybersecurity Series: Even More Cyberthreats - Episode 132
10:16
Cybersecurity Series: Even More Cyberthreats – Episode 132
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  The series on cyberthreat protection continues. Last week’s episode looked at ransomware and phishing as attack vectors, but there are other ways that systems are threatened.
Cybersecurity Series: Threats - Episode 131
08:39
Cybersecurity Series: Threats – Episode 131
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Cybersecurity requires some knowledge of the different ways criminals can attack systems and information. This episode introduces two of the most common schemes used.
Cybersecurity for Lawyers Introduction - Episode 130
07:14
Cybersecurity for Lawyers Introduction – Episode 130
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. A cyberbreach can literally bankrupt an organization, and lawyers are prime targets because of the information they hold. This episode marks the beginning of a new series highlighting the biggest risks, and how to prevent them.
Changes to Saskatchewan's CPD Program - Episode 129
06:40
Changes to Saskatchewan’s CPD Program – Episode 129
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. On January 1, the Law Society of Saskatchewan removed the pre-accreditation requirement for reported professional development hours. This episode highlights how to claim time under the new system, including how Bite Size videos can be used towards CPD requirements.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers - Part 2 - Episode 128
08:14
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers – Part 2 – Episode 128
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The last episode in the artificial intelligence series looks at additional tools which can help deliver legal services, including a few hardware solutions that could be right around the corner.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers - Part 1 - Episode 127
11:35
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers – Part 1 – Episode 127
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Staying on top of new generative artificial intelligence products is almost impossible, given the number of new products released daily. Despite that, there are some places to start, both general and legal-specific.
The Law Society of Saskatchewan's New Artificial Intelligence Guidelines - Part 3 - Episode 126
08:41
The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s New Artificial Intelligence Guidelines – Part 3 – Episode 126
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The review of the Law Society's guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues. This episode features a review of several other Code of Professional Conduct duties that intersect with AI services.
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