Chesapeake Interlink, Ltd., d.b.a. Needles Case Management Software, released version 4.7 featuring interfaces with both QuickBooks and Microsoft Outlook software programs. Also included is a time-tracking module and bidirectional interface with QuickBooks(R) accounting software, enabling clients to track, record and update case expense information from within their Needles case management program. Microsoft Outlook contacts, calendar entries and tasks will automatically update related programs. Synchronizing capabilities will include data transfer to handheld devices such as a Blackberry, Palm Pilot, or Pocket PC.

"Part of being customizable is being flexible and being able to listen to and respond to the needs of our clients. Many of our attorneys use PDAs to stay in contact while they are in court. By enabling attorneys to receive critical messaging information from anywhere by integrating our program with Microsoft Outlook, our clients can stay involved with their cases, staff and clients 24/7," said President Burton L. Bank.

Founded in 1984, Chesapeake Interlink, Ltd. became the first American company to develop a legal Case Management Software program. The firm's core business is legal software, and there are over 1,500 law firm installations, including conversions from other programs. Website at http://www.needles.com.