It’s another short week but we still have three new publications joining the LexBlog Network. I think this is the first time in awhile that we have all the publications joining the network coming from new LexBlog bloggers. Very cool to see. I hope everyone has a fun and safe New Years Eve. The Nashville… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: December 2009
New legal ethics rules not required for social networking and social media
There are no special legal ethics rules from bar associations or state supreme courts governing a lawyer’s conduct while golfing, attending Rotary and Kiwanis meetings, or networking at conferences. That’s strange, since there are more lawyers participating in those activities than in social media and online social networking. And God knows bar association officials and… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : December 30, 2009
The resolutions for the new year continue to come in as Tom Kane has eight legal marketing resolutions for 2010. At the same time, Daniel Schwartz looks back on the year that was, summarizing Connecticut employment law in 2009. Before we move onto the articles, there were 95 posts on the LexBlog Network today. The… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : December 29, 2009
Just a couple more days left in the ‘aughts’ but the LexBlog Network is still going strong with 105 posts on the network today. One of the highlights is an interview by patent lawyer Vincent LoTempio with inventor and product developer Richard Conway. Interview with Inventor / Product Developer – Buffalo lawyer Vincent LoTempio on his… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : December 28, 2009
As could be expected, the number of posts on the LexBlog Network dipped a little bit with some people choosing to take this week off. However, the total count still comes to an impressive 95. One of ten interesting posts: Natalie Newman has insight on a class action suit filed against Netflix for the "largest voluntary… Continue Reading
New Florida legal ethics rules have little effect on law blogs
The Florida Supreme Court has amended the rules governing lawyer and law firm websites effective January 1, 2010. Do the rules effect law blogs? Not much. Until now, Florida considered websites “information upon request” and therefore exempt from Florida lawyer advertising rules. The Court has amended Florida Rule 4-7.6 (Computer-Accessed Communications) to make lawyer websites… Continue Reading
Everything you blog about need not be original idea
Business author and speaker, Thom Singer, asks Does Everything You Blog About Need To Be An Original Idea? I’m in agreement with Thom. Absolutely not. I have always believed that what makes blogs successful is not solely the brilliance of the blogger to have totally original and unique ideas in each post…. but instead their… Continue Reading
Why predict the future when you can make it?
It’s the end of the year so blogs from lawyers, law firm management professionals, and legal marketing consultants are full of the obligatory predictions for 2010. Adrian Lurssen of JD Supra has a nice summary of the predictions coming from legal professionals. Some of the predictions are inspiring, some less so. But what I’m struck… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : December 23, 2009
Dennis Westlind wins the day. I was all ready to lead-in to this post by wishing everyone a Happy Festivus. Dennis is already on top of it by gifting Oregon employers with ten things they should know for 2010. Notably absent: the feats of strength and airing of grievances. Happy Holidays everyone. SEC to formally… Continue Reading
New Blogs joining the LexBlog Network for the week of 12/20-12/23
Despite the short work week, we still managed to launch five blogs. I’m obviously interested to see how each and every LexBlog publication turns out but there’s one this week I’m particularly intrigued by. If you’ve read my commentary in these and the LexBlog Network roundups, I’m sure you know which one. The Florida Probate, Trust… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : December 22, 2009
It appears as though people are beginning to take some time off for the holidays, but certainly not everyone as there were still 107 posts on the LexBlog Network today. While some people look ahead to what 2010 holds, Bill Marler looks back at some of the top food safety stories of 2009. 2009′s Top… Continue Reading
A.J. De Bartolomeo of Yaz on Trial: LexBlog Q&A
You’ve likely seen the news reports about the dozens of lawsuits filed by women who have suffered serious injuries after taking Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella birth control pills. You probably also saw lots of information flying around about the risks and consequences of the pills from a variety of sources. Litigator A.J. De Bartolomeo of… Continue Reading
Meeting others via social media and networking at the heart of client development
As a young lawyer I used to think networking meant going out hustling work. Rather than just enjoying myself at social events or rotary meetings and the like, I felt the pressure of trying to get new clients. It wasn’t enough for me to enjoy meeting good people and getting to know them as friends…. Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : December 21, 2009
Earlier today Lisa and I were discussing what kind of drop off we’d see in posts as we get closer to the holiday. So far, no drop off; there were 140 posts on the LexBlog Network today. As could be expected, we’re starting to see a decent amount of predictions for 2010. Sexual Harassment Victim… Continue Reading
Social media dictates having your law blog outside your law firm website
Last January I shared 10 reasons why a law blog does not belong inside a law firm website. Number ten was social media success. Your target audience is referred to news and information from ‘trusted friends’ via social media. And they’re less likely to be referred to content buried inside a website. Now social media… Continue Reading