We have five new blogs joining the LexBlog Network this week along with another publication, in effect, re-joining the Network with a brand new look. As seems to be the case almost every week, we have a good mix of seasoned blogging firms (looking at you, Nossaman and Stoel Rives) and those just getting started…. Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : February 25, 2010
As was discussed in the LexBlog office this morning, you have to respect the creativity of the professionals at Winthrop & Weinstine, publishers of Duets Blog. One of today’s posts: "Trademark Lessons from ‘Jersey Shore.’" Total number of posts on the LexBlog Network today: 111. HHS begins enforcement of breach notification requirements – Washington DC… Continue Reading
Beer for Bloggers Thursday night in Miami
Keeping up with the LexBlog tradition of meet-and-greets, Kevin will be hosting Twitterers, lawyers and other legal professionals to meet up in Miami on Thursday night for a Beer for Bloggers event. He will be at Tobacco Road on Thursday, Feb. 25, starting at 6:30. The bar is located at 626 S Miami Ave. LexBlog… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : February 24, 2010
PleaseRobMe.com has taken a lot of heat lately from a variety of sources. Today, Andrew Boortz of Reed Smith provides some insight on the site, which highlights whenever anyone uses a location-based web application to ‘check in’ someplace, therefore letting everyone know that they are no longer at home. That’s just one of 121 posts… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : February 23, 2010
Another big day on the LexBlog Network as today’s total post count comes to a very respectable 137. There’s plenty to choose from as we have a good post by Patrick Maines on so-called ‘media reform,’ Joseph Rosenbaum has insight on online behavorial advertising and Seth Jaffe with commentary on some changes with EPA greenhouse… Continue Reading
Patrick Lamb of In Search of Perfect Client Service: LexBlog Q&A
You won’t find Patrick Lamb mincing words on his blog, In Search of Perfect Client Service. Going strong for almost five years now, Patrick’s blog is a place to share his take on client service, drawn from his experience at Chicago business litigation firm Valorem Law Group. "People like my candor and irreverence, and while… Continue Reading
Is streaming law content how you build relationships through social media?
I just saw another web application that allows law firms to distribute their documents onto social media. Court filings, legal articles, email newsletters and alerts. All going out onto places like Facebook. What am I missing here? Does it make any sense to you for a law firm to go out on social media and… Continue Reading
Effective Blog Writing for Search Engine Optimization: Webinar recording
Last week’s webinar on Effective Blog Writing for Search Engine Optimization drew over 150 attendees, many of whom stayed through despite some delay and technical difficulties. We’ve been able to re-do the screencast and recording of this webinar for those who couldn’t attend, or for those who wanted to revisit some of the topics discussed…. Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : February 22, 2010
Today was quite the day for publishing on the LexBlog Network as the day’s total comes to what I believe is a new record: 157 posts. Pretty amazing. After perusing and selections as best I could, here’s ten of the best. Piper Saratoga Crash at Pine Mountain Lake Airport in Groveland, California – San Mateo… Continue Reading
Americans time spent on social media sites up 210% in 2009
Led by Facebook and Twitter, time spent globally on social media sites was up 82% in 2009. Time spent by Americans increased by 210%. This from a social media study from the Nielsen Company. Eye opening findings from the study include: Social networks and blogs are the most popular online category when ranked by average… Continue Reading
The good and bad uses of social media. Where will you be?
I’m an optimist by nature. So when it comes to social media I see all the good things which can from it. This weekend I saw the highs and the lows in the use of social media. Look no further than the earthquake in Haiti to see the tremendous good which comes from social media…. Continue Reading
Facebook a rising client development tool for law firms
“Wee Willie” Keeler, one of baseball’s most prolific hitters, when asked about his success, said “I keep my eyes clear and I hit ‘em where they ain’t.” For lawyers the key to client development success is going where the people are. The people preferably being your target audience of clients, prospective clients, referral sources, and… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : February 19, 2010
It is another gorgeous day in Seattle and it looks to be a pretty promising weekend. There were 109 posts on the LexBlog Network today with quality content coming from a variety of sources. So, if it’s not as nice out where you are, here’s some reading material for the weekend. 7 Steps to Effectuate… Continue Reading
Brian Galbraith of Ontario Family Law Blog: LexBlog Q&A
Too often we get caught up in the promotional aspect of why lawyers blog – while building your brand, your practice and your thought leadership are all important things, sometimes it’s the human behind the posts that really makes a blog successful and worth reading. Brian Galbraith, a family lawyer in Ontario, Canada, writes about… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : February 18, 2010
Not only is it an absolutely gorgeous day out here in Seattle, today also marks the first day of Spring Training. If winter isn’t already over in Seattle, then it’s very close to being done. Total posts on the LexBlog Network today: 131. UK insurance giant Lloyd’s of London stymied by strategic use of Florida’s… Continue Reading