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"Perfectly Happy"

Posted on May 18, 2009
Posted by StephanieWestAllen: "In recent years, cognitive scientists have turned in increasing numbers to the study of human happiness ... . ... [N]ow some scholars are starting to ask a bigger question: shouldn't this new understanding affect policy, too? A...

"Finding Your Lost Phone"

Posted on May 18, 2009
Posted by Tom Mighell: "I'm sitting in the New Orleans airport waiting for a flight to take me home from the ABA Law Practice Management Spring Meeting. I'm breathing much easier than I was an hour ago -- after...

"Writing for the Court: Control Your Outrage and Scorn"

Posted on May 18, 2009
Posted by Evan Schaeffer: "Here's a worthwhile post from Maxwell Kennerly's Litigation & Trial weblog: "How To Write Your Brief So That The Judge Will Hate You." Kennerly's post came about like this. First, Kennerly read an article about a...

"In Defense of the Billable Hour: Bad, or Just Misunderstood?"

Posted on May 18, 2009
In the news: "The imminent demise of the billable hour has been predicted for years, maybe now more than ever. And yet, like Rasputin, no matter whether one tries to stab it, shoot it or poison it, the billable hour...

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"New on LLRX.com: Criminal Justice Reform Resources 2008-2009"

Posted on May 18, 2009
Posted by Sabrina I. Pacifici: "Criminal Justice Reform Resources 2008-2009: Ken Strutin's guide focuses on select current reports, surveys, legislative proposals and scholarship regarding criminal justice reform. It is only a small sampling of the increasing volume of publications on...

"'Right-Sizing' the In-House Legal Department"

Posted on May 18, 2009
From the site: "The demands and responsibilities placed on in-house legal departments are at an unprecedented level and show no signs of abating. In-House Legal host, Paul D. Boynton, Esq., welcomes Attorney Jane Sender of Sender Legal Search to discuss...

"The Economist: Audio and Video"

Posted on May 18, 2009
From the e-newsletter: "The audio and video segments of the Economist online are plentiful, and free. There is no need to register to start listening or watching. Furthermore, there is a very handy feature that allows a visitor to add...

For Your Clients - "Witness Justice"

Posted on May 18, 2009
From the e-newsletter: "Witness Justice was founded to "empower and assist victims of violence and their loved ones in healing from trauma and in navigating the criminal justice process." The Witness Justice website provides resources for victims of violence under...

"Surprise Your Clients!"

Posted on May 15, 2009
Posted by Tom Kane: "If there is one thing I have preached over the years is to NEVER surprise your clients. In conducting client interviews over the years, I have consistently heard from law firm clients that they HATE surprises....

"How to Thank Someone for a Referral"

Posted on May 15, 2009
Posted by John Jantsch: "Showing your appreciation for a referral is one of the best forms of motivation that exists. People who go out of their way to voluntarily tell someone about your business are generally motivated to do so...

"Ambrogi Reviews 10 Free Sites for U.S. Case Law"

Posted on May 15, 2009
From the blog: "Bob Ambrogi reviews the peculiar strengths and weaknesses of the following free case law sites: Fastcase, www.fastcase.com and Casemaker, www.casemaker.us FindACase, www.findacase.com PreCYdent, www.precydent.com The Public Library of Law, www...

"Rules of Conduct for Social Networking"

Posted on May 15, 2009
Posted by Robert J. Ambrogi: "Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal gave its editorial staffers a set of rules for how to conduct themselves online and, in particular, on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. The news...

"Interview Well by Knowing What's Coming"

Posted on May 15, 2009
Posted by Penelope Trunk: "One of the biggest mistakes you can make going into an interview is thinking you'll do well because you're perfect for the job. Everyone who got an interview is a potential perfect fit for the job....

"Exploring Asbestos Litigation"

Posted on May 15, 2009
From the site: "There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about a revival of sorts in asbestos litigation. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Kirk Hartley from the firm ...

"Green Gadgets to Exorcise Power Phantoms"

Posted on May 15, 2009
In the news: "Phantom power is the power used when an electrical device is supposedly off -- or is not being used but is still plugged in -- which can waste a significant percentage of a law firm's electricity. How...

"Computer Monitors - Size Does Matter"

Posted on May 15, 2009
From the blog: "In a recent blog post on the Business Technology web site, Ben Worthen notes in a study done by the University of Utah that the size of the computer monitor or using two or three monitors instead...

"An ABA Webcast Series for Troubled Times"

Posted on May 14, 2009
From the site: "In response to the toughest economy in decades, the ABA has developed a weekly, four-part audio webcast series for members and non-members alike. This Recession Recovery Teleconference Series begins May 19 and continues through June...

"Resources to Help You in These Tough Economic Times from the ABA"

Posted on May 14, 2009
Posted by Nerino Petro: "The American Bar Association has created a website for lawyers titled Economic Recovery Resources which provide information on resources and benefits for lawyers struggling in today's economy. According to a recent ABA email they include: ...

"What Rhymes with Recession? For Many Lawyers, Depression"

Posted on May 14, 2009
From the e-newsletter: "The recession is hitting many lawyers hard, according to a National Law Journal article, especially young attorneys with heavy student debt." Read more... Source: FindLaw's The Practice Paper: For Solo & Small Firm Lawyers...

"Presentation Mistakes: The View from the Audience"

Posted on May 14, 2009
Posted by Bert Webb: "I routinely do presentations and thought many of the things I do and know about presenting to an audience were simply common sense. However, sitting in workshops over a three-day conference gave me the perspective of...

"How Blogging Affects Legal Proceedings"

Posted on May 14, 2009
In the news: "Blogging by jurors about ongoing trials has trial attorneys monitoring the Web for juror-posted comments that might reveal pretrial bias. Even counsel and judges need to watch whether professional ethical standards impact their own blogging, write Richard...

"How to Write a Blog Post People Love"

Posted on May 14, 2009
Posted by Penelope Trunk: "People always ask me why I have an editor for my blog posts. The big reason is that I don't want my posts to suck. But what he does more than anything else, is make sure...

"Add Dynamic Exhibit Stamps in Acrobat Using a Free Stamp Set"

Posted on May 14, 2009
Posted by Rick Borstein: "Exhibits are documents attached to pleadings or contracts which are referenced by the main document. Exhibits generally are numbered (1, 2, 3) or lettered (A, B, C) consecutively in the order they are first encountered in...

"New Tool Jumps to Right Windows Folder"

Posted on May 14, 2009
Posted by Robert Ambrogi: "Last year, in a post entitled, Take Control of Your Outlook Inbox, I wrote about a San Francisco company, TechHit, and its three simple Outlook add-ons for cutting down on e-mail clutter: SimplyFile, EZDetach and MessageSave...

"How to Recognize Bad Advice about Work"

Posted on May 13, 2009
Posted by Penelope Trunk: "Be careful who you take career advice from. Knowing who to take advice from is a really good skill for any aspect of your life, but especially in the field of work, because work is changing...

"Is There Sisterhood in the Legal Profession?"

Posted on May 13, 2009
In the news: "The sisterhood of lawyers has never been more potent. In conference rooms and swanky restaurants, women across the ranks are uniting and brainstorming about what it takes to succeed in a profession that's still predominantly male. But...

"Ohio Attorneys Contributed 123,000 Hours of Pro Bono Work Last Year"

Posted on May 13, 2009
From the blog: "Local attorneys who have been providing pro bono services for low-income clients and businesses are in good company. The Ohio Supreme Court just reported that Ohio attorneys spent 123,000 hours last year providing pro bono legal services...

"19th Edition: Essential Tips to Power Your Practice"

Posted on May 13, 2009
From the site: "Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson speak with Dan Pinnington and Reid Trautz to discuss discuss their recently-published book, The Busy Lawyer's Guide to Success: Essential Tips to Power Your Practice." Source: Law Technology Today, 15 May...

"Jury Expectations, Courtroom Impact & Personal E-Mail in the Workplace"

Posted on May 13, 2009
From the site: "What kind of impact has a weakened economy had on jury profiling and juror deliberations? In this edition of the ESI Report, host Michele Lange, Attorney and Director of Legal Technologies at Kroll Ontrack welcomes Dr. Laurie...

"LLRX.com: Can Collaboration Solve Copyright Status Questions? The WorldCat Copyright Evidence Registry"

Posted on May 13, 2009
Posted by Sabrina I. Pacifici: "Can Collaboration Solve Copyright Status Questions? The WorldCat Copyright Evidence Registry - As Roger V. Skalbeck documents, one of the underlying obstacles to reproducing older books is a central place to look for information about...

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