Welcome to this month’s edition of our brave voyage through the watery currents of streaming video in the legal community. I am always interested in hearing from readers, so please do email notes about streaming video and your webcast experiences to Kendall@AmericanWebcast.com.

WHAT’S ON TONIGHT?

 “Smith & Hopen”
http://www.baypatents.com/video.asp

This Florida IP firm presents a short “Meet the Firm” video in Windows Media Player format. The firm supports users connecting at the low end of the spectrum by offering the video at 28.8K, 56K, and 100K bps.

 “Cunningham, Bounds, Yance, Crowder & Brown”
http://www.cunninghambounds.com/html/lawyers/dorman.php

Several of the attorney bios at this site include streaming media at the bottom: oral arguments, TV appearances, etc. Media player required: RealPlayer or Quicktime.

 “Boudreau & Beal”
http://www.bblawoffice.com/askalawyer_list.html

Titled “Ask an Expert,” the page offers a simple approach to interactive Q&A. Click a question to watch the answer via a 1- or 2-minute video clip:

1. If I am injured at work and a dispute arises with my employer, where do I turn?
2. If I sustain a knee or shoulder injury, what workers' compensation benefits are available to me?
3. Are there limits as to the amount of medical expenses that will be paid by my employer?
4. If I am to receive 2/3 of my wages while I am out of work, how is that calculated?
5. How am I compensated for my personal injuries?
6. What if my doctor gives me permanent restrictions and I'm physically unable to get back to my regular job?