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1234Tips on Time Matters

Offers step-by-step instructions showing how to get more out of Time Matters software.

http://www.activepractice.com/1234tips/

Oct 30
Client Intake Form

Client Intake Form

With Time Matters you can set up an electronic Client Intake Form. This form highlights the information that should be filled in if you have it. It puts your entries into the new client's Contact record. The process also produces a…
Sep 23
Converting from a Windows Domain to a Windows Workgroup

Converting from a Windows Domain to a Windows Workgroup

A PC that will be leaving a Windows Domain needs to be converted for use in a Workgroup (peer-to-peer network) or stand-alone. To avoid all kinds of extra work, the user profile on the PC must be transferred from the domain user to a new…
Sep 18
Moving Merge Template File

Moving Merge Template File

If you move the Merge Template files to a new location, you may need to open, fix and save each Merge Template. These step-by-step instructions explain how to fix them.

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A Harvard Lawyer In Magic City

By Jared Beck.

http://beckandlee.wordpress.com

Sep 7
Who’s To Blame For The Great Florida Condo Crash? Florida Appellate Court Suggests It May Be . . . Escrow Agent

Who’s To Blame For The Great Florida Condo Crash? Florida Appellate Court Suggests It May Be . . . Escrow Agent

While the global economy remains in the doldrums, recent reports have the South Florida condo market showing signs of recovery, even robustness. Still, the fallout from the Great Real Estate Crash of several years ago remains undecided in…
Apr 24
Donald Trump Is No Leader

Donald Trump Is No Leader

Lately, Donald Trump has been dominating headlines as a potential presidential candidate. Much of the discussion so far has concerned the seriousness of Mr. Trump’s plans. Commentators have noted past announcements of a Trump candidacy…
Mar 9
An Apology To My Reader

An Apology To My Reader

Has it really been five months since my last article on this blog?

Rank this Week: 4901

About.com Law Practice Management…

About.com Law Practice Management Blog

Covers the business aspects of running a law office, including financial management, client relations, human resources, legal outsourcing, file management, risk management and time management for lawyers. By William Pfeifer.

http://law.about.com/b/

May 1
Was the Supreme Court's Ruling in Padilla Retroactive or only Prospective? SCOTUS Agrees to Let Us Know.

Was the Supreme Court's Ruling in Padilla Retroactive or only Prospective? SCOTUS Agrees to Let Us Know.

Was the Supreme Court's ruling in Padilla v. Kentucky meant to be retroactive or only prospective? This is an important question at the heart of Chaidez v.
Apr 30
Free Legal Technology Training Courses on National Law Day

Free Legal Technology Training Courses on National Law Day

Have you made plans on how you will spend Law Day 2012 on May 1? If you don't have any local events you plan to attend, consider getting some free legal technology training online. Affinity Consulting Group's Affinity University is offering…
Apr 30
Can You Get More Work Done By Working Less?

Can You Get More Work Done By Working Less?

Lawyers are known for working extremely long hours, sometimes seven days a week. But are they really increasing their productivity by putting in all that extra time? Not according to Geoffrey James in a Time Business article called Stop…

Rank this Week: 5285

Accolades & Achievements

The University of Chicago Law School is proud to recognize noteworthy events in the lives of its alumni through the Accolades & Achievements Blog.

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/alumni/accoladesandachievements

May 20
James Comey, '85, and Lisa Monaco, '97, Final Choices for FBI Director

James Comey, '85, and Lisa Monaco, '97, Final Choices for FBI Director

Original source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142412788732339820457848937131890377... President Barack Obama has narrowed his choice for the next Federal Bureau of Investigation director to…
May 17
Cheryl Stanton '97 Appointed Director of SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce

Cheryl Stanton '97 Appointed Director of SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce

Original source: http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/02/2753668/ny-attorney-will-lead-sc-empl... From TheState.com: Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Thursday a New York attorney experienced in representing…
May 16
Anna Ivey '97 Lists "6 Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master" for Corporate Counsel

Anna Ivey '97 Lists "6 Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master" for Corporate Counsel

Original source: http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202598161336&6_... From Corporate Counsel: Guest blogger Anna Ivey is a former admissions dean at the University of…

Rank this Week: 165

Adam Smith, Esq.

An inquiry into the economics of law firms. By Bruce MacEwen.

http://www.adamsmithesq.com/

Nov 22
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving Day, it seems only fitting to mention to you, Dear Readers, how thankful I truly am for your interest, support, and loyalty. Without question the most emotionally and professionally satisfying benefit I’ve derived from…
Nov 18
“Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book

“Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book

Yes, coming soon to a Kindle or iPad near you: The complete 12-part Growth is Dead series from Adam Smith, Esq. as an e-book. We’re doing this partly in response to popular demand. Requests for “reprints” of the series have far exceeded…
Nov 16
Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve

Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve

As we come to the final installment of the Growth is Dead series, I hope the challenge I’ve laid out for us is clear. Excess capacity Stagnant demand Cut-throat or “suicidal” discounting Unprecedented pressure on prices, from all…

Rank this Week: 2245

Alextronic Discovery

An Electronic Discovery Blog covering News, Articles and Thoughts for the Legal and Corporate Community By Alexander H. Lubarsky.

http://discoveryresources.blogspot.com/

Sep 14
Alextronic's State Bar Presentation mentioned in a Blawg

Alextronic's State Bar Presentation mentioned in a Blawg

Here is an exciting blawg entry from TotalAttorney that references Alextronic's presentation yesterday (at the 82nd Annual California State Bar Meeting in San Diego) entitled New Strategies for Winning the Document Production War. Enjoy…
Sep 8
Alextronic and Friends Speak This Month and Next

Alextronic and Friends Speak This Month and Next

Alextronic (Alex Lubarsky) and friends have a jam-packed E-discovery/ESI speaking agenda this month and next. I hope our dedicated legion of Blawgerheads can join us at the following events (I will be speaking at all but the last event…
Jun 3
Metadata and Retetention Policies 'Down Under''? You got that right, Mate!

Metadata and Retetention Policies 'Down Under''? You got that right, Mate!

Metadata and Retention Policies 'Down Under''? You got that right, Mate!OK, now we can safely say that the little niche cottage industry called e-discovery has gone global.

Rank this Week: 4121

Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices

Provides ideas and information for senior law firm management. By Gerry Riskin.

http://www.gerryriskin.com/

Apr 7
Emails That Get Result

Emails That Get Result

I recently came across an excellent article in Inc. by Geoffrey James about writing effective emails. Lawyers have not traditionally been known for economy of language, but that is a skill we all must hone and put to use if we…
Apr 7
Emails That Get Result

Emails That Get Result

I recently came across an excellent article in Inc. by Geoffrey James about writing effective emails. Lawyers have not traditionally been known for economy of language, but that is a skill we all must hone and put to use if we…
Feb 11
Step Away from That Comfortable Chair

Step Away from That Comfortable Chair

In the most recent issue of Edge International Communiqué, I point out that most lawyers need only take one simple step to generate more business. That step is the one that takes them away from the opulant chairs behind their desks,…

Rank this Week: 2589

Apple Briefs

Covers using Macintosh computers and software in a law practice. By Jeffrey Kabbe.

http://www.applebriefs.com/

Jan 19
Getting published just got a whole lot easier

Getting published just got a whole lot easier

Apple has released quite a few products in the past couple of years. I am loving Final Cut Pro X. And some of the iPhone upgrades have been tremendous. But I don’t think I have been quite as excited about a new product since the iPad was…
Oct 9
Steve’s Legacy Redux

Steve’s Legacy Redux

I have learned a few things in the days since Steve Jobs passed. First, I really wish I could write like John Gruber, Walter Isaccson, and others. Second, I have learned just how many people had strong feelings for Steve’s contribution to…
Oct 5
Steve’s Legacy

Steve’s Legacy

We finally received the news we were dreading. Steve Jobs passed away today. There are lots of ways to remember Steve. Some will remember his as a visionary. Others as a terrible person (yes, such comments are already appearing on…

Rank this Week: 5262

At Counsel Table

Covers the craft and business of the courtroom lawyer. By Alex Craigie.

http://atcounseltable.wordpress.com

May 22
Preparing Your Witness For A “Reptile” Deposition

Preparing Your Witness For A “Reptile” Deposition

In my last post, I attempted to describe what has come to be known as the Reptile technique of discovery and trial presentation, as advocated in the book, Reptile: the 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution. Again, the goal with…
May 20
Beware The “Reptile” Lawyer

Beware The “Reptile” Lawyer

For many, the words “lawyer” and “reptile” are probably synonymous. Since 2009, however, some lawyers have sought to transform the courtroom into a reptilian battleground. That year, attorney Don Keenan and jury…
May 13
Want Clients? Look To Those Who Care About You Most

Want Clients? Look To Those Who Care About You Most

One of the first things a business development coach will tell you is to identify people whom you believe can help you in your quest to build a practice. If you’re like me, this might cause you to look around and compile a list of…

Rank this Week: 972

Attorney at Work

Covers legal careers, client service, and marketing.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com/

May 22
Passive Practice Management Sinking Your Law Firm?

Passive Practice Management Sinking Your Law Firm?

Is anybody actually steering the ship at your law firm? Many smaller firms I visit across the country seem to have this in common: a passive practice management style, defined by reactive decision-making. Typically in these firms, managing…
May 21
The Enterprising Lawyer: Walter Sargent

The Enterprising Lawyer: Walter Sargent

Meet this month's Enterprising Lawyer, solo appellate specialist Walter Sargent. In 1996, Walter left the Colorado Springs office of a large Denver-based law firm to start his own solo practice focused entirely on appeals. The move was…
May 20
Thought Leadership for Lawyers: Hit the Mark

Thought Leadership for Lawyers: Hit the Mark

Thought leadership. It’s a new term for an old concept—writing and speaking to enhance your visibility and build a public perception of your expertise. Lawyers have used thought leadership as a marketing strategy since the very…

Rank this Week: 171

Baby Barista - Times Online

Fictional account of a junior barrister practising at the English Bar.

http://www.babybarista.com/

Nov 28
Book Recommendation: How the Law Works by Gary Slapper

Book Recommendation: How the Law Works by Gary Slapper

How the Law Works is a refreshingly clear and reliable guide to today’s legal system. Offering interesting and comprehensive coverage, it makes sense of all the curious features of the law in day to day life and in current affairs.…
Nov 26
Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoons, 26th November 2012

Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoons, 26th November 2012

This cartoon is by Alex Williams who draws the Queen’s Counsel cartoons for The Times and in numerous books including Lawyers Uncovered. He also does the cartoons for BabyBarista and has had two more excellent books published…
Nov 24
Weekend Video: Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?

Weekend Video: Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?

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BaranCLE

Covers MCLE. By Tim Baran.

http://www.barancle.com/

Aug 17
2011 ACLEA Annual Meeting – Mobile In and Social Media Out

2011 ACLEA Annual Meeting – Mobile In and Social Media Out

“Great ACLEA – best one ever“, gushed a long-time attendee at the 47th Annual Meeting held on July 30 – August 2, 2011 in lovely Boston, [...]
Jul 24
Guide to Reporting CLE Attendance

Guide to Reporting CLE Attendance

As if having to navigate the burdensome set of rules that govern continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation for courses isn’t enough, providers must contend with the [...]
Jul 3
Use Firefox App Tabs For Desktop Push Notification

Use Firefox App Tabs For Desktop Push Notification

Although I’ve starting use Google’s Chrome browser more frequently, Firefox remains my browser of choice. My loyalty stems from it’s open source origins whose mission is [...]

Rank this Week: 2590

Below the Line

Covers legal citations and The Bluebook®.

http://credibilitysoftware.wordpress.com/

May 19
Automation and The Law — Fareed Zakaria

Automation and The Law — Fareed Zakaria

Technology is transforming industries beyond manufacturing. Look at law. “Discovery” – a process that used to be done by young paralegals and lawyers – can now apparently be done by computers. Across the board, technology is…
May 19
Automation and The Law — Fareed Zakaria

Automation and The Law — Fareed Zakaria

Technology is transforming industries beyond manufacturing. Look at law. “Discovery” – a process that used to be done by young paralegals and lawyers – can now apparently be done by computers. Across the…
Apr 5
The Importance of Credibility—Mark R. Seiden

The Importance of Credibility—Mark R. Seiden

A properly finalized brief will allow the court to quickly review and analyze the precise legal authorities relied upon.

Rank this Week: 4922

Blawfields

Discusses current legal issues.

http://blawfields.blogspot.com/

Aug 11
Tales from the MPRE

Tales from the MPRE

Because my MPRE score expired, I had to retake it. After spending a couple hours with students about to begin their third year of law school, I have some observations: The MPRE is a weird exam. It is easy in that you can normally…
Aug 11
Free LSAT Advice

Free LSAT Advice

Prior to and during law school, I was an LSAT tutor both on my own and (at a different time) for one of the large test preparation companies. I'm not particularly fond of the LSAT. Rather, I couldn't believe that my performance on a…
Aug 3
Some Early Reactions to the Bar Exam

Some Early Reactions to the Bar Exam

Many of the other people who took the bar exam with me last week are now on well-deserved vacations and have an entire month of relaxation before beginning work again. I, on the other hand, am back working. The joys of being a practicing…

Rank this Week: 4794

Brian Leiter's Legal Philosophy…

Brian Leiter's Legal Philosophy Blog

Covers jurisprudence, legal realism, and legal theory. By Professor Brian R. Leiter and Prof. Daniel Filler

http://leiterlegalphilosophy.typepad.com/leiter/

Apr 14
Green on Legal Realism and Naturalized Jurisprudence

Green on Legal Realism and Naturalized Jurisprudence

Via Solum, I learn that my (part-time) colleague Les Green's (long-gestating) paper on "Law and the Causes of Judicial Decision" is finally on SSRN (it will appear in final form in Green's forthcoming collection of papers from OUP). I have…
Mar 28
Jurisprudence II: Objectivity

Jurisprudence II: Objectivity

My tentative Spring Quarter Syllabus (Download Jurisprudence II Syllabus 2009), for those who might be interested.
Mar 12
Which journals publish the highest quality work in philosophy of law?

Which journals publish the highest quality work in philosophy of law?

A new poll, which might provide some useful information for younger scholars figuring out where to submit their work.

Rank this Week: 5105

Build A Solo Practice, LLC

Covers solo practice, marketing and work/life balance. By Susan Cartier Liebel.

http://susancartierliebel.typepad.com/build_a_solo_practice/

Nov 29
You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

The very first business I ever owned was a babysitting service. Yeah, I know, everyone is a babysitter when they are 16. But I figured out that I could charge more for my services if I went a little further than the other sitters. So I cooked…
Nov 27
Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3

Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3

(You can read Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. Remember, all events are real though the names are made up!) Landlord-Tenant Evolves Into Real Estate/General Practice
Nov 26
Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez

Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez

Everyone dies. Often unexpectedly. But there is power in dead hands. We are the country with the greatest control of our assets after death. However, most never consider, let alone manage, their digital legacy. How do we handle,…

Rank this Week: 729

Bulletins from Aloha

Covers the Oregon State Bar and lawyering in Oregon.

http://www.bulletinsfromaloha.org/weekly/

May 1
LAW OUT WEST

LAW OUT WEST

LEGAL ROT PREPARED FOR: Law School Deans Dean Robert Klonoff -- Northwestern School of Law Dean Peter V. Letsou -- Willamette School of Law Dean Michael Moffitt -- University of Oregon School of…
Apr 15
CRIMINAL DISORDER IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

CRIMINAL DISORDER IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

DISORDER IN U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT IN OREGON It is a Closed System and You Ain’t a Member! A FULL REPORT ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITY IN YOUR LOCAL BANKRUPTCY COURT -- Spring 2013--- by Lauren Paulson BANKRUPTCY 101…
Apr 4
JUDICIAL DISCLOSURE 101

JUDICIAL DISCLOSURE 101

Thursday, April 4, 2013 Hon Ann Aiken United States Courthouse 405 E 8th Ave Eugene OR 97401 Re: Paulson v. OSB et al. Case No: Civil No. 6:13cv175-AA Dear Hon. Ann…

Rank this Week: 2038

BYU CSO (Career Services Office)…

BYU CSO (Career Services Office) Blog

BYU's Career Services Office (CSO) offers tips on how to survive and thrive in the legal world.

http://byulawcso.blogspot.com/

May 22
First Week of Work: Make or Break Your Summer

First Week of Work: Make or Break Your Summer

http://www.passthebaton.biz/2013/05/first-week-of-work-make-or-break-your.htmlFirst DayMeeting people: Strong handshakes and good eye contact are key. Do your best to begin to remember names and functions. Ask for an organization…
May 20
How to Send a Networking Email That Won't Be Ignored

How to Send a Networking Email That Won't Be Ignored

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/04/10/how-to-send-a-networking-email-that-wont-be-ignoredBy ALISON GREENIf you want to ask a stranger or a distant acquaintance for networking or career help, the first step…
May 16
Introverts- Tap Into Your Strengths During Job Search

Introverts- Tap Into Your Strengths During Job Search

http://careersherpa.net/introverts-tap-into-your-strengths-during-job-search/by HANNAH MORGAN I am an introvert. I’ve been born with and developed many other personality flaws and strengths and they make me the quirky, unique,…

Rank this Week: 97

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

May 22
Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
May 20
Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
May 17
Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…

Rank this Week: 2698

Certified Practice Advisor's Blog

Focused on practice management and growing your business. By Jan Copley.

http://www.copleycoaching.com/blog/

Nov 21
Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

It’s Thanksgiving again. It’s my favorite holiday of the year. I like it that we use the day to mark the start of a season of good cheer. I also very much like the concept of the holiday — to give thanks for what we have.
Nov 16
Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part Two

Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part Two

In my previous blog posting, I wrote about being subjected to a serious network mistake: brazenly asking for business. It’s unfortunate, but at the same meeting, I was exposed to another networking technique that served to annoy me and…
Nov 14
Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part One

Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part One

I just got back from the monthly meeting of the Fiduciary Round Table of the San Gabriel Valley. It’s a nice organization composed of private fiduciaries, home healthcare service professionals, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants,…

Rank this Week: 2059

Civilian's Guide to Lawyers

Covers legal fees, malpractice, ethics, lawyer selection, and current legal events. By John Toothman.

http://blog.civiliansguidetolawyers.com/

May 19
Borderline Blackmail: Lawyers making immigration threats for leverage

Borderline Blackmail: Lawyers making immigration threats for leverage

Some lawyers will do anything to win, including blackmailing employees who are considering filing a claim against their employers. (The lawyers represent the employers.) Apparently the issue comes up frequently enough that…
May 18
Got Rats?: Panicked parish signs lopsided fee agreement

Got Rats?: Panicked parish signs lopsided fee agreement

Remember the Pied Piper of Hamelin? He made a deal to rid Hamelin of rats, but the village didn’t pay, so he used his magic pipe to kidnap all the town’s children. Here’s a story about a Louisiana parish ravaged…
May 18
Daddy Issues: Bar’s Freudian urges curbed

Daddy Issues: Bar’s Freudian urges curbed

The Arizona Bar is supposed to protect the citizens of Arizona from bad lawyers. When lawyers are suspended for periods of time, the bar typically tacks on various preconditions the lawyer must meet to return. A lawyer who steals…

Rank this Week: 3907

Client Service for Law Firms

Covers business development, client service and customer focus. By Mike Hellum.

http://www.lawfirmclientservice.com/

Oct 11
Word of Mouth Rules Again

Word of Mouth Rules Again

According to the Church of the Customer Blog, a new Nielsen study confirms, once again, that word of mouth referrals are still the most trusted form of advertising out there.
Oct 11
Employee Motivation!!

Employee Motivation!!

Thanks to JD Hull for linking to an old post of his on what he tells his associates. The comment by Mr. Robins below isn't bad, either. Here's the (partial) quote from JD Hull: Every day, the client service...should be good enough to permit…
Oct 3
Jeff Bezos Speak

Jeff Bezos Speak

Thanks to a friend, Jack Mowreader, for an HBR link of Jeff Bezos being interviewed. Feel free to read the entire thing, but here's the kicker as it relates to client service. I love this quote:

Rank this Week: 4958

Compujurist.com

Covers legal technology, practice management and items of interest to lawyers. By Nerino Petro.

http://compujurist.com

Apr 13
Top 3 Game changing technologies from the ABA TECHSHOW 2013 Exhibitor Hall

Top 3 Game changing technologies from the ABA TECHSHOW 2013 Exhibitor Hall

There were three technologies in the Exhibit hall at ABA TECHSHOW 2013 that brought me a WOW moment when I learned about them. These three technologies have the potential to be game changers for lawyers. Learn why I think a video…
Apr 10
I really hate Windows 8, can I downgrade to Windows 7?

I really hate Windows 8, can I downgrade to Windows 7?

Some folks are just not taking to Microsoft's new Windows 8 interface. In fact, many folks hate it and pine for Windows 7. Last week at ABA TECHSHOW 2013, several attendees during my sessions on Windows 8 asked if they could downgrade a…
Feb 15
Grab this FreeDragon NaturallySpeaking Command Cheat Sheet

Grab this FreeDragon NaturallySpeaking Command Cheat Sheet

Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DNS) version 12 is a terrific program, but trying to remember all of the commands can be a challenge. Nuance, the maker of DNS has compiled this handy two page Command Cheat Sheet that you can download for free here.…

Rank this Week: 4122

Corner of Lex and Biz

Covers law, operations, finance and technology.

http://www.josephkershenbaum.com

Oct 30
Government Complexity and the New Federal Healthcare Mandate

Government Complexity and the New Federal Healthcare Mandate

As a follow up to my last post (“U.S. government operations can be incredibly complex”), I wanted to provide a chart of the new U.S. health care system. Healthcare represents 17% of the U.S. economy. Unfortunately, Obamacare was…
Sep 15
How to Develop, Sell and Maintain Gear for the Military

How to Develop, Sell and Maintain Gear for the Military

U.S. government operations can be incredibly complex. The KISS philosophy (“Keep It Simple Stupid”) doesn’t always apply even when those involved want it to, due to numerous laws and regulations.
Aug 30
More On Becoming a Leader

More On Becoming a Leader

As a follow up to my previous post, Warren Bennis, in On Becoming a Leader, asks, “Where have all the leaders gone?” in a book published in 1989. That’s been a common theme in our society more than in recent times. In fact, the…

Rank this Week: 4849

Cotterman on Compensation

Covers lawyer compensation and law firm finance. By Jim Cotterman of Altman Weil, Inc.

http://blog.altmanweil.com

Apr 17
Working Capital Requirements Likely to Rise

Working Capital Requirements Likely to Rise

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting and sobering article today about companies stretching payments to suppliers. What caught my interest is the discipline and aggressiveness of these policies in a post recession…
Sep 25
A Different Use for Your Malpractice Insurance Application

A Different Use for Your Malpractice Insurance Application

I suspect that for many professional firms the malpractice insurance renewal application is not something to look forward to. That was not the case for a member of the AICPA’s professional liability insurance committee. That intrigued…
Feb 17
Compensation season coming to an end

Compensation season coming to an end

About now most firms should have finished their compensation deliberations and possibly their communication efforts. Assuming no Spring surprises, there should be a lull before the next round kicks off. But before you set your…

Rank this Week: 4814

Counsel to Counsel Blog

Focuses on career and marketing issues facing associates or partners. By Stephen Seckler.

http://www.seckler.com/blog/

Oct 17
6 Marketing Lessons From the Presidential Debate

6 Marketing Lessons From the Presidential Debate

We can learn a lot about marketing by watching politicians. For better or worse, this year’s Presidential debates have provided us with an unusually rich body of marketing lessons. If you are willing to take a more objective look at how…
Oct 12
It’s Not What You Say

It’s Not What You Say

The words you choose to describe your practice are of course important. But we communicate a lot more through our facial expressions, tone and demeaner. More in my latest LPM tip in the MBA Lawyers e-Journal.
Oct 5
Research on Why In-house Counsel Fire Law Firm

Research on Why In-house Counsel Fire Law Firm

In deciding what companies may be good targets for your legal services, should you avoid companies that have established relationships with outside counsel? Not according to new research reported in the American Lawyer. There are plenty…

Rank this Week: 1483

Criminal Defense Law With An Apple

Looks at Macintosh software and hardware in the law office.

http://lawwithanapple.com

Dec 29
New App for the iPad: Trial Pad

New App for the iPad: Trial Pad

Here is something new to pass along. I have not had a chance to used Trial Pad. If you have, please let us know what you think in the comments.
Aug 12
For All You Daylite Lawyer

For All You Daylite Lawyer

I don’t know how you do it…bending that program to your will.
Jun 11
Frustration

Frustration

Rank this Week: 4789

Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

May 21
Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore Divorce – Celebrity Split | Slater & Gordon

Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore Divorce – Celebrity Split | Slater & Gordon

The divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore continues to draw media attention as they attempt to reach a financial settlement. The New York Daily News has reported that the proceedings have been stalled by Demi's requests for spousal…
May 20
Our Child Abuse Solicitors discuss today’s conviction of Canon Rideout

Our Child Abuse Solicitors discuss today’s conviction of Canon Rideout

Canon Rideout has been convicted today at Lewes Crown Court of 34 indecent assaults and two attempted rapes. The majority of the assaults took place at Ilfield Hall Children’s Home where Rideout was an assistant curate between 1962 and…
May 20
Riliance Sign Up 700th Law Firm

Riliance Sign Up 700th Law Firm

Riliance Software the UK's leading provider of Risk & Compliance systems for COLP's & COFA's have now signed up 700 law firms ranging from sole practitioners up to large national firms and leading ABS's.

Rank this Week: 10

DennisKennedy.blog

Covers legal technology, technology law and other musings. By Dennis Kennedy.

http://www.denniskennedy.com/blog/

Apr 29
The Kennedy-Mighell Report: Pardon Our 100th Interruption

The Kennedy-Mighell Report: Pardon Our 100th Interruption

“Pardon Our 100th Interruption” is the title of the 100th episode of The Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast for the Legal Talk Network. Listeners who go back to the very beginning will know that there were six earlier episodes we did…
Apr 11
New Podcasts: Creativity within Constraints and iPads for Litigator

New Podcasts: Creativity within Constraints and iPads for Litigator

Tom Mighell and I are getting ready to record the 100th Episode of our podcast, The Kennedy-Mighell Report, which is now appearing on both the Legal Talk Network and the ABA’s Legal Technology Resource Center. And it’s available…
Apr 1
Two New Tech Columns: Law Firm Apps and Departure Policie

Two New Tech Columns: Law Firm Apps and Departure Policie

My latest two ABA Journal tech columns are called “Apt to make apps? What you need to consider before jumping in” and “5 tech policies law firms should consider to prep for job departures.” 1. Apt to make apps? What…

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eLawyering Blog

Covers online legal services, document automation, and virtual lawyering. By DirectLaw.

http://www.elawyeringredux.com/

May 6
13 Top Law Schools Teaching Law Practice Technology

13 Top Law Schools Teaching Law Practice Technology

The eLawyering Task Force of the Law Practice Management Section of the ABA was created in 2000 by then President of the ABA, William Paul. At that initial meeting Gary Munneke, a founding member of the Task Force and the leading law school…
May 6
12 Top Law Schools Teaching Law Practice Technology

12 Top Law Schools Teaching Law Practice Technology

The eLawyering Task Force of the Law Practice Management Section of the ABA was created in 2000 by then President of the ABA, William Paul. At that initial meeting Gary Munneke, a founding member of the Task Force and the leading law school…
May 6
11 Top Law Schools Teaching Law Practice Technology

11 Top Law Schools Teaching Law Practice Technology

The eLawyering Task Force of the Law Practice Management Section of the ABA was created in 2000 by then President of the ABA, William Paul. At that initial meeting Gary Munneke, a founding member of the Task Force and the leading law school…

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Elder Counsel Blog

Provides education and tools for Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys.

http://www.eldercounselblog.com

May 13
Round 2: What Changes Will Be Coming to the VA Pension Program?

Round 2: What Changes Will Be Coming to the VA Pension Program?

Last year S. 3270 was introduced, proposing numerous changes to the VA pension program, including a lookback period and a penalty period for transfers made prior to qualifying for the VA pension program. The bill was not passed, and on…
May 9
A Journey through Your Practice Gameplan™

A Journey through Your Practice Gameplan™

Included in ElderCounsel’s membership is a practice building roadmap that many new ElderCounsel members follow. We call it, “Your Practice Gameplan™.” This Gameplan is a combination of one-on-one coaching,…
May 2
Making History……A Teenager, Downs Syndrome and Base Camp on Mt. Everest

Making History……A Teenager, Downs Syndrome and Base Camp on Mt. Everest

I knew exactly what I was going to write about when we were asked to contribute to the blog at ElderCounsel…..and then it became a national news story! While this story was reported a few weeks back, I still feel the trek to Base…

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Elusive Justice

Covers the practice of law with advice and insights. By Gregory Adam Napier

http://elusivejustice.wordpress.com

May 24
Grandparent or Other Custodial Caretakers of Children Moving Out of State

Grandparent or Other Custodial Caretakers of Children Moving Out of State

That is a long title, but this is important news to grandparents, relatives or others who have custody of someone else’s minor children or are considering accepting custody. The new Family Court Rules of Procedure and Practice 7(2)…
Apr 2
Help is available for foreclosure

Help is available for foreclosure

Since financial matters impact families so profoundly, and none more than the threat of losing one’s house, I encourage you to take a look at this post on my Kentucky Bankruptcy blog if this is a stress facing your home.
Apr 2
The Cabinet for Health & Family Services encounter a limit on their authority

The Cabinet for Health & Family Services encounter a limit on their authority

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has long enjoyed a tremendous level of deference by most Kentucky judges. In my experience, both as a prior employee of the Cabinet and now as Court Appointed Counsel for parents and Guardian ad…

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FamilyCraft: The Private Practice…

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice of Family & Divorce Mediation

Covers the intrapersonal and the professional/technical world of being a family mediator. By Lawrence F. King.

http://coloradodivorcemediation.com/blog/mediation/index.htm

Apr 23
Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

In discussing disappointment's natural place in the landscape of life, psychotherapist Michael Miller, Ph.D., recently wrote in a popular magazine's feature article:Empathy helps turn anger into sorrow. When sorrow becomes mutual, it begins…
Dec 4
Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

Fellow attorney-mediator Diane Levin of Boston has kindly reviewed our new blogs (this family mediation blog, and our companion Colorado DivorcePoint! divorce law blog).
Oct 31
Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

In his epic poem about a Vermont apple orchard, “The Mending Wall”, Robert Frost puzzled over the timeless proverbGood fences make good neighbors.

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Fastcase Legal Research Blog

Discusses legal news, law office technology, culture and legal research.

http://www.fastcase.com/blog/

May 9
Flattening the Legal Tower of Babel

Flattening the Legal Tower of Babel

Fastcase president Philip J. Rosenthal, speaking at the April 3, 2013 LexThink.1 conference in Chicago. To see the other presentations, visit the LexThink.1 page.
Apr 24
Meet our newest team member, Bad Law Bot!

Meet our newest team member, Bad Law Bot!

We’ve enhanced our Authority Check feature to show you where courts have noted that a case has been treated negatively (i.e., reversed or overruled on any grounds). The Bluebook requires that courts indicate negative history of cases…
Apr 22
New! State Supreme Court Cases back to 1879: Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska

New! State Supreme Court Cases back to 1879: Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska

Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases in the North Western Reporter are now available on Fastcase going back to 1879 (Volume 1 of the North Western Reporter, First Series). Until recently, cases were available going back to 1950. …

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Federal Bar Association - New…

Federal Bar Association - New Orleans Chapter

Lists bar association news and events.

http://www.nofba.org/nofba/

May 10
FBA-NO E.D.La. Trials for Publication; week of May 13, 2013

FBA-NO E.D.La. Trials for Publication; week of May 13, 2013

Linked is a .pdf of the schedule for this coming week (May 13, 2013). Please circulate it at your firms - it's a good opportunity for young lawyers and summer clerks to see how a jury trial works. The list...
Apr 14
21st Annual Alvin B. Rubin Symposium (May 23, 2013)

21st Annual Alvin B. Rubin Symposium (May 23, 2013)

Memorial to Judge Rubin’s Contribution to Federal Jurisprudence and Legal Scholarship.Topics: Legal Ethics: Some Dilemmas and Some Thoughts About Them (1 hour Ethics) (pending) Revisiting Judge Rubin’s Decisions (1 hour CLE)…
Apr 9
Spring edition of the FBA's award-winning Advocate publication is now available for download.

Spring edition of the FBA's award-winning Advocate publication is now available for download.

Download 2013 Spring Advocate

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Georgia Virtual Law Firm Blog

By Cobb Law Group.

http://online.cobblawgroup.net/blog/

May 8
Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part II

Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part II

To continue from our last post, here are more super basic tips that we hope will help encourage you to take the plunge and start your business or to examine what changes you need to make with your current one: 1. Have a team: We all have…
Apr 19
Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part I

Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part I

We all like to think that we can escape from things unscathed, especially when it comes to business. As much as we want to avoid it–it’s inevitable–we will make a mistake. The whole reason for the mistake…
Nov 5
Hurricane Sandy: No Vacation for Lawyer

Hurricane Sandy: No Vacation for Lawyer

(Hurricane Sandy Storm Path, Wikipedia) Concern over employees getting paid while out of work due to Hurricane Sandy is no issue for lawyers.

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Gerry Spence's Blog

Cover the legal profession, personal freedom and slavery to big corporations and big government.

http://gerryspence.wordpress.com

Aug 20
I Am a Bad Man

I Am a Bad Man

As most of you know, we are, from time to time bad persons. I am one. I have forsaken my readers for months. I have failed to respond to your comments. I have been shamefully negligent where I should be attentive and alert, yes, and…
Dec 17
The Big Basket Up in the Sky

The Big Basket Up in the Sky

At Christmas I tend to get attacked by my philosophical ghouls who want to play around with me. I begin thinking of our religious beliefs since religion plays such an overwhelming part in the lives of a majority of…
Oct 5
Pain, Protests and the People

Pain, Protests and the People

The protests on Wall Street have been overdue but will end too soon. Slaves cannot long maintain a war against the master. A money-made

Rank this Week: 5175

Great Law Practices Blog

Covers law practice excellence, profit and success. By Steve Riley.

http://www.greatlawpractices.com/blog/

May 2
Charitable Work Requires Time, Commitment

Charitable Work Requires Time, Commitment

Integrating a charitable marketing project is a fantastic opportunity for you to grow your practice and make a difference for charity all at the same time. But, before you go charging off to impact the charity and tackle the project, you…
Jun 28
Do Lawyers Love Being Miserable?

Do Lawyers Love Being Miserable?

3.6 Times More Miserable, to Be Exact! Have you ever noticed when you hang out with other lawyers that there seems to be a lot of complaining? For a long time, I thought complaining was what we as lawyers are supposed to do when we get…
Oct 6
Top 10 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Double Your Revenue

Top 10 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Double Your Revenue

So I teach this workshop twice a year, and it’s about taking your law practice revenues to twice what they are. Hence the way out, in-your-face name: Double Your Revenue. Nuts, I know. It’s a two-day, intense workshop where you…

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Greensboro Law Blog

Covers the practice of law in Greensboro, North Carolina.

http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/

May 12
Come to the Greensboro Bar Association Annual Picnic!

Come to the Greensboro Bar Association Annual Picnic!

GBA 2013 Annual PicnicatNewBridge Bank ParkonSunday, June 9th at 4:00 p.m.Bring your family (kids too!) for an afternoon of food, fun and BASEBALL!!Come watch our Greensboro Grasshoppersplay the Kannapolis Intimidators.We will be…
May 12
Health Initiative May 14th

Health Initiative May 14th

The GBA Health and Wellness Committee announces:FIT TO PRACTICE!Stressed out? Tired? Out of shape? Need motivation to get moving?The GBA’s Health and Wellness Committee would like to help you get Fit to Practice!If you…
May 6
Potters House Volunteers Needed

Potters House Volunteers Needed

The GBA, through its community involvement committee, needs five volunteers to help serve brunch (9:00 am – 12:30 pm) at the Potters House community kitchen of the Greensboro Urban Ministry, 1002 South Eugene Street, for Sunday, May…

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Hawaii Attorney Blog

Covers Hawaii civil procedure and trial practice, commercial litigation, hawaii real estate litigation, mediation and arbitration, and personal injury. By Philip Brown.

http://legalblog.hawaii-attorney.net/

Dec 7
Honolulu Magazine Lists Philip R. Brown Among the Best Lawyers in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine Lists Philip R. Brown Among the Best Lawyers in Hawaii

Philip R. Brown was once again listed in Honolulu Magazine’s annual issue of The Best Lawyers in Hawaii. Philip Brown is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Brown also has the highest ethical/legal rating (AV) from…
Sep 25
Hawaii Attorney Effie Steiger Named “Top 40 Under 40?

Hawaii Attorney Effie Steiger Named “Top 40 Under 40?

The National Trial Lawyers Association has selected Hawaii attorney, Effie Steiger, of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown, for inclusion in “Top 40 under 40” trial lawyers in Hawaii.
Feb 28
Recovery of Hawaii Attorneys Fees (Part 2)

Recovery of Hawaii Attorneys Fees (Part 2)

As we wrote in our previous post regarding HRS § 607-14, “[t]he Hawaii Supreme court has defined an “assumpsit” case as a claim “for the recovery of damages for the non performance of a contract . . . as well as quasi contractual…

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Her-Law Firm

Features an experienced attorney's adventures as a relatively new sole practitioner, including marketing successes and failures, client handling, website stuff and some frivolities. By Christine C. Karr.

http://her-law-firm.typepad.com/her-law-firm/

Feb 24
On pro bono cases.............

On pro bono cases.............

In my former life, as an attorney who represented plaintiffs in medical negligence cases, I was a very busy associate. I never lacked for files that needed attention, and rarely had the time, or inclination to take on pro bono cases. I…
Feb 19
On stepping out of your usual routine...

On stepping out of your usual routine...

It's slightly funny to think that I have a usual routine, being in month five of my new practice as a sole practitioner, but I do somewhat have a "usual." I usually practice in the Circuit Court of Cook County, where the courthouse is…
Feb 17
On building a niche law practice......

On building a niche law practice......

A niche law practice is a creature of the new economy affecting small and mid-size law firms. In this new economy, I believe that you need to distinguish yourself - you need to offer specialized legal services to a specific niche of the…

Rank this Week: 1977

idealawg

Law practice information and ideas. From Stephanie West Allen of Allen & Nichols Production.

http://westallen.typepad.com/idealawg/

May 6
Using Sketchvideos for teaching: A demo focusing on conflict

Using Sketchvideos for teaching: A demo focusing on conflict

My talented friend and colleague Susanne Hoogwater (also a lawyer and mediator) is very creative. Since she is a Renaissance Soul, I am constantly astounded and delighted at the new arenas she opens up for others and the products she designs.…
May 5
Living with SIN: Using photos to track our shifts and changes over time

Living with SIN: Using photos to track our shifts and changes over time

Last week, I gave a presentation in Baltimore on conflict resolution; one focus was detecting your inner mediator. We looked at six tips or clues for that path of inner clarity. One of the six was: "Look at people and disputes through…
May 4
Maryland Bar's ADR Section Spring Award Event (photos included)

Maryland Bar's ADR Section Spring Award Event (photos included)

I was pleased to attend the ceremony on Thursday, May 3, at which Rachel Wohl received the award named for Judge Robert M. Bell, the Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals. (To read about Judge Bell's very impressive background, click…

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In Search of Perfect Client…

In Search of Perfect Client Service

Covers client communications, client service, billing, and more. By Patrick Lamb.

http://www.patrickjlamb.com/

May 10
Valorem’s Nicole Auerbach Shows How Billable Hour Hurts Women

Valorem’s Nicole Auerbach Shows How Billable Hour Hurts Women

It is rare I have nothing to add, but this six minute (now there’s some rich irony) clip explains precisely how and why women are penalized by hourly billing. Congratulations to my partner Nicole Auerbach on a presentation that…
Apr 14
A Thousand Dollars Per Hour: Wrong Focu

A Thousand Dollars Per Hour: Wrong Focu

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the increasing number of BigLaw partners charging more than $1000 per hour. My thoughts on hourly billing are well know, but the criticism of these rates as excessive misses the point…
Apr 7
BigLaw tries to sell the Brooklyn bridge

BigLaw tries to sell the Brooklyn bridge

Just ran across an article in Today’s General Counsel on choosing between litigation and arbitration. There are many factors that go into a decision to pursue one or the other, but this paragraph caught my eye: Moreover, the…

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InhouseBlog

Covers corporate, employment law, environmental, forms, insurance, IP, litigation and more. By Geoffrey G. Gussis.

http://www.inhouseblog.com

May 21
Telling the FBI Your Company Has Been Hacked

Telling the FBI Your Company Has Been Hacked

As cyber attacks against U.S. companies continue to rise, the government is asking private industry to share information about incursions. So what can and should companies expect when they ring up the government and report a problem?The post…
May 20
Your Outside Counsel Needs Professional Telepathy

Your Outside Counsel Needs Professional Telepathy

Trevor Faure, Global Leader of Legal Services for Ernst & Young, tells Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia that general counsels at large corporations are looking for four things from the law firms which represent them: professional telepathy,…
May 20
Building international legal teams – Hear from Four GC

Building international legal teams – Hear from Four GC

As the business community becomes increasingly internationally driven, more and more legal departments are looking to grow their teams in other countries.The post Building international legal teams – Hear from Four GCs appeared on…

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Inside the Firm of the Future

Covers the future of the legal profession. By Christopher Marston.

http://chrismarston.blogspot.com/

Jul 5
The Pareto Principle: The Bottom 20% (Ie: Cheap Bastards) Self Identify Every Time!

The Pareto Principle: The Bottom 20% (Ie: Cheap Bastards) Self Identify Every Time!

At Exemplar, we always talk about value pricing and generally about the inherent integrity in a pricing model is designed to arrive at a price that is fair to both sides. But no matter how equitable your model, you just can't beat the Pareto…
Mar 16
Will the Legal Entrepreneurs Please Stand Up?

Will the Legal Entrepreneurs Please Stand Up?

Who is growing now? It's payback time for traditional firms -- they played the game for decades of outplacing attorneys into in-house roles to get business and treating them like second class citizens while running up enormous bills as an…
Aug 23
Billing By The Hour Causes Cancer: Direct Links Discovered By (Jurist) Doctor Marston in Boston Laboratory!

Billing By The Hour Causes Cancer: Direct Links Discovered By (Jurist) Doctor Marston in Boston Laboratory!

In Recent News, it was discovered that billing by the hour causes cancer in professionals who adopt these billing practices. The problem is said to start with cancerous "time-billing" cells in the brains of consulting and law firm partners.…

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