Since our last post, nearly three weeks ago, much has transpired. Up for review by iTunes are the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Texas Rules of Evidence - and the Illinois version of the Child Support Calculator. Yes, Illinois calculates its child support somewhat like Texas does, so at the suggestion of Illinois attorney Saleem B. Mamdani we have build an Illinois child support calculator.

Also in the pipeline is a business valuation calculator (using the "excess earnings" method) for professional practices or service businesses.

We're also working on a somewhat whimsical app that tells the user his or her take-home pay once the gross pay (hours times wage) is entered. Low-wage workers need to know how much money they will take home. This app will sell for iTunes' minimum, $0.99.

Jimmy Verner
jverner@vernerlegal.com

Attorney Jeff Richardson writes the blog iPhone J.D., subtitled "Lawyers using iPhones." Jeff wrote a nice review of the Texas Child Support Calculator today. He called it a "great app" and said "this looks like money well spent" if you practice family law in Texas.

Thanks for the kind words, Jeff.

Jimmy Verner
jverner@vernerlegal.com

With the help of another software engineer, we have finished our first "reference" iPhone application, the Texas Rules of Evidence. The app will be submitted later today to iTunes for approval. If the past is any guide, it should take about ten days for the app to appear on the iTunes store.

The Texas Rules of Evidence app allows the user to search for rules either by drilling down or by using a keyword or keyphrase search. Words and phrases are highlighted in search results when that feature is used.

The application uses sqlite as its database which makes for quick operation and minimal use of memory.

We'll send out an announcement when the app become available on the iTunes store. Now, back to additional apps.

Jimmy Verner
jverner@vernerlegal.com