"Like a bad rash that won’t go away, the Twitter value debate continues," says Adrian Lurssen of JD Supra. This debate comes up so often. Now, would so many marketers be looking into using Twitter if there really were no benefit at all? Probably not. Lurssen points out one benefit of Twitter that some people may… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Live LexBlog blogs for 5/11-5/29
After a couple weeks without one of these posts due to graduation weekend and a Memorial Day trip to Indianapolis, we’re back. So, we’re going to bunch all of the launches from the last three business weeks into one posts. Have a look. Ahead of Schedule focuses on legal matters critical to the construction industry,… Continue Reading
Danny Meek of Pet Trust Law Blog: LexBlog Q&A
There are unique blogs, there are niche blogs, and then there’s Florida estate planning attorney Danny Meek‘s Pet Trust Law Blog. His area of expertise, in estate planning for pet owners, is so distinctive that even other lawyers are often unaware of this field of law. But it works out perfectly for his blog, which… Continue Reading
LexBlog Network Law Roundup – 5/28/09
After more than a week away due to a long memorial day and a trip to see family and the Indianapolis 500, we’re back with posts from around the LexBlog Network. As you’ve already seen, Steve Jakubowski made it on the CBS evening news; also, Max Kennerly has a good post on Bush and Proposition… Continue Reading
Chicago bankruptcy attorney to appear on CBS Evening News, thanks to blog
As a result of his blog posts on the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies, Chicago bankruptcy attorney Steve Jakubowski will appear on the CBS Evening News. Steve, a LexBlog client who blogs at The Bankruptcy Litigation Blog, taped an interview which is scheduled to air tonight. "I talked for about 10 minutes with Anthony Mason, CBS’s veteran… Continue Reading
Get a Life Conference Presentation on Networking Through the Internet
I’m speaking today in Chicago at the "Get a Life" Conference put on by Total Attorneys. The topic is effective blogging and social media: "Networking Through the Internet: It’s Not About Technology". Part of the presentation will be online navigation and search results, but the Power Point file is here as well for you to… Continue Reading
LexBlog Network Law Roundup – 5/20/09
Okay, it appears as though things are really back to normal after power outages at the data center. Today, the batch of posts include what to expect from a divorce of the always interesting ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8′ couple, the accuracy of fingerprints and the potential for sabotage. California appellate court weighs in on… Continue Reading
LexBlog Network Law Roundup – 5/19/09
Alright, it looks as though things are finally back to normal after a power outage at the data center caused some downtime. As could be expected, the total number of posts was down a little bit today but our authors still managed to put together some great content. Take a look. California court rules Wal-Mart’s… Continue Reading
LMA Marketing Presentation for Seattle and Portland
I’m speaking today in Seattle and Thursday in Portland for the Northwest Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association on the topic, "Working a Room in the Digital Age: Social Networking for Law Firms". Much of the presentation will be live navigation of the Internet beyond this Power Point, but the file is here available for… Continue Reading
LMA Programs next week in Seattle, Portland
I’ll be speaking next week at two events put on by the Northwest Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association. The topic is "Working a Room in the Digital Age: Social Networking for Law Firms". I’ll be in Seattle on Tuesday, May 19, at the Columbia Center, with registration beginning at 11:30 and the program at… Continue Reading
LexBlog Network Law Roundup – 5/14/09
It’s hard for me to appropriately summarize or provide a common theme for the entries today which the broad scope they cover. Stephen Fairley, who’s always insightful, has an interesting post on technology tips for boosting your practice and Mike Danko has a post on a potentially frivelous lawsuit filed against Cirrus Design by Corey… Continue Reading
Twitter for law firm client development : Webinar recording available now
We had a great turnout at this morning’s client webinar on using Twitter for expanding the reach of your blog and for client development. If you missed it or want to re-watch, you can watch the recording here or on our Support site. LexBlog CEO Kevin O’Keefe discussed how to use Twitter to connect to people… Continue Reading
LexBlog Network Law Roundup – 5/13/09
Alright, let me make this my last graduation-related lead-in for these posts but today marked my last day of school as an undergrad. Somewhat unbelievable. I’ve said this before, if your kids are looking for a place to go to school, I strongly recommend The University of Montana. In law-related news, we have posts on… Continue Reading
Webinar tomorrow on using Twitter to expand blog’s reach
There’s still time for LexBlog clients to sign up for tomorrow’s webinar on how to use Twitter for client development and to expand your blog’s reach. The webinar – held exclusively for clients – will take place tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST. You can register here. (For registration information, direct… Continue Reading
Ronda Muir of Law People Blog: LexBlog Q&A
Law firm management consultant Ronda Muir‘s blog, Law People, occupies a unique space in the blogosphere. Ronda uses her blog to discuss challenges in the legal workplace and innovative people management strategies. She’s seen the readership and response to her blog grow over the last two years, and marvels at the extensive reach of her… Continue Reading