Mr. Phillips says he does try to ensure that telecommuting attorneys are not using equipment that is wholly inadequate, but otherwise he refers those equipping home offices to the firm's outside vendor. Solutions vary, depending on how lawyers communicate with the office. The password is automatically changed every half-hour. Mr. Hirsch relies on Lotus Notes' secure network and password-protected documents. Strong virus protection is a must.
Law firms are reluctant to recognize telecommuting work as a contribution to the firm.
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