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Three Good articles from Law.com

Heavy Advertising by Lawyers Is a Tricky Proposition 

In the news: "Carter Mario is one of the most visible lawyers in Connecticut. His name and face are splashed across television ads, billboards and buses. But recent firm efforts, including the hire of a new public relations firm, indicate that Mario may be adjusting his marketing strategy. There are potential drawbacks to using such high-profile advertising in a profession that doesn't quickly embrace flash, and personal injury lawyers especially have to walk a fine line without offending the public or other lawyers." 

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Clio Keeps Solo on Top of Her Practice 

In the news: "As a solo, Kira Fonteneau needed an efficient, portable way to manage her practice remotely that met her limited budget. An e-mail from the ABA pointed her to Web-based practice management software Clio. She found Clio a good fit for the needs of solos and small firms." 

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Employee Recruitment and Retention at Firms of All Sizes 

In the news: "Firms of all sizes have this in common: Recruitment, retention and compensation are among the largest expenses on the balance sheet. But the advantages and disadvantages experienced by small, midsize and large firms in trying to prevent their best paralegals and secretaries from quitting could hardly be more different. Having worked at firms of every size, The Assistant-at-Law addresses the main strengths and weaknesses of each segment, as well as ways each can maximize the former and minimize the latter."

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Source for all three articles: Law.Com's Daily Legal Newswire. 14 August 2009. Copyright 2008.  ALM Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Subscribe http://store.law.com/registration/register.asp?subscribeto=nw

Full post as published by Stark County Law Library Blawg on August 14, 2009 (boomark / email).