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Last Entry: November 19, 2010 at 10:53:29

"Are You Paying Attention to What (and Whom) You Are Attracting?"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Allison Shields: "I've been doing a lot of networking lately with all kinds of groups representing a wide variety of industries and disciplines in addition to law -- and yet the same themes keep emerging. I keep getting...

"Seven Things That Always Happen at Law Firms Around Christmas"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Bitter Staff: "If 2009 has proven anything, it's that nothing is predictable at law firms anymore. Lockstep gave way to mass layoffs. The billable hour absconded to "alternative billing." "Offer" was replaced by "defer" and "rescind...

"Kane's Top Ten Marketing Tips"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Tom Kane: "It's been awhile since I posted my top ten legal marketing tips, and I've never done so in a single post before. So, here goes in the reverse order of near-term effectiveness and how I posted...

"Avoid Clichés and 'Static' from Crossing Your Lips and Leaving Your Mouth During Trial"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Jackson and Wilson, Inc.: "When I try a case, I never tell my jury during voir dire or opening statement to withhold judgment until they've listened to all the facts of our case or opposing counsel's case.I never...

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"The Wikipedia Debate Continues"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Leslie Street: "The ABA Journal recently featured an article discussing recent problems with some Maryland juries using Wikipedia and Facebook while deliberating in trials. The comments to the article also feature some commentary about other dangers of...

"Value Billing & the Use of Transparent Pricing"

Posted on December 17, 2009
From the site: "In this edition of The Un-Billable Hour, host Attorney Rodney Dowell, Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, talks about value billing and using transparent pricing to become more competitive. Rodney welcomes Attorney Jay Shepherd...

"My Social Media Strategy"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Sam Glover: "My social media strategy is nothing fancy, but it works. If you are looking for social media schemes full of promises and puffery, go talk to a social media "expert." This is what works for me....

"Resouce of the Week -- A Freebie for Info Pros [and Lawyers] from ebrary"

Posted on December 17, 2009
Posted by Gary Price, Founder and Senior Editor: "One of the most impressive "freebies" on the Internet comes from ebrary. We've mentioned it before. It's officially called ebrary Discover. Users (you don't need to have a subscription) can search...

Two Ohio Supreme Court Cases

Posted on December 16, 2009
Warrantless Search of Cell Phone Data Barred Unless Necessary for Officer's Safety or to Preserve Evidence From the site: "2008-1781. State v. Smith, Slip Opinion No. 2009-Ohio-6426.Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-Ohio-6426...

"New FRCP Deadlines Effective December 1, 2009"

Posted on December 16, 2009
Posted by JD Hull: "While the work of the Judicial Conference's five Advisory Committees never really stops, big changes to federal court rules, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), don't occur that often. The newest amendments are "technical...

"Underrated Career Skill: Asking Questions"

Posted on December 16, 2009
Posted by Penelope Trunk: "It might be that the only useful thing you ever learned in school (besides how to make small talk at a party) is how to ask a good question. Most of us didn't learn that, though....

"Job Search Tips for the Unemployed Law Graduate"

Posted on December 16, 2009
In the news: "Across the country, newly minted attorneys are proudly telling their friends and family that they have successfully passed the bar exam. But at the same time, they remain unemployed, or at least not satisfactorily employed in a...

"New on LLRX.com - Deep Web Research 2010"

Posted on December 16, 2009
Posted by Sabrina I. Pacifici: "Deep Web Research 2010: Marcus P. Zillman is a an internet search expert whose extensive knowledge of how to leverage the "invisible" or "deep" web is exemplified in this guide. The Deep Web covers somewhere...

"The Cost of Silence in a Social World"

Posted on December 16, 2009
Posted by David Bilinski: "Gartner Research just issued their top 10 strategic technologies that companies should be considering as they prepare their business plans for the New Year. "Social Computing" has come back to the top 10 list after an...

"The Latest in Chinese Drywall Litigation"

Posted on December 16, 2009
From the site: "The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently reported that there is a "strong association" between homes built with Chinese drywall and levels of hydrogen sulfide in the indoor air. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry...

"To Have and to Hold: A Romantic Guide to Document Preservation"

Posted on December 16, 2009
In the news: "'Romantic' would not be the first or last word that comes to mind when considering the best practices in document preservation. But Gibson Dunn attorney Farrah Pepper shows that the same common-sense principles that preserve romantic unions...

"What if You Couldn't Have a Phone on Your Desk?"

Posted on December 14, 2009
Posted by Michelle Golden: "If you entered the professional workforce more than, say, ten years ago, you probably can't imagine an environment in which computer access was disallowed. Or imagine, twenty years ago, if using the telephone in your daily...

"We Lawyers Suck Worse Than Last Year"

Posted on December 14, 2009
Posted by Brian Tannebaum: "Trial and Jury Consultant Dennis Elias posted this gem yesterday about how far we lawyers have fallen in the category of ethics & honesty - in just one year.The article is a fascinating, but not surprising...

"Ohio Certification Program of Court Interpreters"

Posted on December 14, 2009
Posted by Chuck Kallendorf: "The Supreme Ohio Court announced last Monday that it will begin certification of court interpreters as of Jan. 1, 2010, with Rules 80 through 87 and Appendix H of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts...

"Erin Brockovich: An Inspiration to the Paralegal World"

Posted on December 14, 2009
From the site: "Erin Brockovich began her career by taking a risk, looking into a case and ultimately helping the people of Hinkley, California who were battling medical problems due to the contamination of the water supply. From there, Erin...

"The Information Gathering Juror"

Posted on December 14, 2009
Bruce Sterling writes: "Last week, a Maryland appeals court upended a first-degree murder conviction because a juror consulted Wikipedia for trial information. [We first posted about it here]. Earlier this year, the appeals judges erased a conviction for three counts...

"Judge Kressel Puts an End to Legalese in His Court"

Posted on December 14, 2009
Posted by Bruce Carton: "Attention all lawyers who practice before United States Bankruptcy Judge Robert Kressel, D. Minn.: He has just about had it with your crappy "legalese" and he has a 19-point plan to get you writing like a...

"Choose a Citation Style, Then Stick To It"

Posted on December 14, 2009
Posted by Evan Schaeffer: "Your choices for a citation style? The Bluebook. The Greenbook. The Maroonbook. Plus others, which you'll find listed in an article at the University of North Texas: "Citing Legal Materials/Legal Style Manuals." What's important isn't so...

For You & Your Clients - "Teen Driving: Texting, Cell Phone Calls, and Other Distractions, Oh My!"

Posted on December 14, 2009
From the e-newsletter: "When it comes to teenagers behind the wheel of automobiles, perhaps it is time to be afraid, very afraid. Indeed, recent research by the Pew Internet & American Life Project presents some fairly sobering statistics about texting...

"The Big Picture"

Posted on December 11, 2009
Posted By Rob Millard: "The Big Picture: A VERY COOL, 165 second summary of what lies ahead for the legal profession by our friends at Beaton Consulting in Australia. Adobe Flash (free download) required. Are YOU ready for the future?" The active...

"2009 Holiday Gift Guide For Lawyers"

Posted on December 11, 2009
Posted by Al Nye: "For the 5th year, Reid Trautz is back with his Holiday Gift Guide For Lawyers. This year features everything from the Beatles to a gas-powered blender. Check it out. While you're there, check out other articles...

"5 Ways to Make Next Year Your Best Yet"

Posted on December 11, 2009
Posted by John Jantsch: "About this time of year, some people get in planning mode for the new year. Often times this planning involves dragging out white boards and reviewing last year's plan to evaluate progress. My take it that...

"The Relationship Between Doctors' Hand-Washing Committees and Alternative Fees"

Posted on December 11, 2009
Posted By Patrick J. Lamb: "I just returned from a breakfast at which Stephen Dubner, one of the authors of Freakonomics and the sequel, Superfreakonomics, made some remarks. He told the story about the work he and his co-author did...

"The Fight Against Homelessness"

Posted on December 11, 2009
From the site: "As we come to the end of a tough economic year, we take note of some of the effects of the recession, one of which is homelessness on the rise. Attorneys and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and...

"Social Media for Lawyers - What's Your Purpose?"

Posted on December 11, 2009
Posted by Allison Shields: "Social media for lawyers has become a 'hot topic' - suddenly everyone wants to talk about it. This month I'm talking to two separate groups of lawyers about social media, next week I'll be meeting with...

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