The demise of L-Pad

My career spans the demise of carbon paper, the introduction of mass copy capability,  memory typewriters, pocket calculators, computerization, voice transcription, fax machines, and cell phones. The ABA Journal has an article about Apple Computer's new iPad. The question posed is whether this technology will replace "old yeller," the omnipresent lawyer tool, the legal pad, or L-Pad. I've always admired the ability of some attorneys to keep organized notes on legal pads. I'm more of a back of envelop/post it note type of guy. But I see the iPad as unlimited envelopes and post it notes, with a search function and much, much more. Will it replace the L-pad, no, not at least until "paperless" is the legal gold standard. But I want me some iPad.

Green, Inc., green Apple

The United States Chamber of Commerce has taken quite a hit for its less than green stance on global warming. Today Apple Computer withdrew from the USCC over its position on global warming. This Blogger has long been an Apple fan because it produces insanely great products. We rationally support the USCC on the Employee Free Choice Act [EFCA], but I have children and hope to have grandchildren and failure to acknowledge climate change and failure to support solutions is no longer a rational position, irrespective of assigned cause.