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Oregon Law Practice Management

Provides practice management tips for Oregon lawyers. By Beverly Michaelis.

http://oregonlawpracticemanagement.wordpress.com

Jun 18
An “Accidental Entrepreneur’s” Business Idea

An “Accidental Entrepreneur’s” Business Idea

An “Accidental Entrepreneur’s” Business Idea.
Jun 17
Legal Malpractice Claim Trends in Oregon

Legal Malpractice Claim Trends in Oregon
Jun 10
Disposition and Expense of Oregon Legal Malpractice Claims [Infographic]

Disposition and Expense of Oregon Legal Malpractice Claims [Infographic]

Rank this Week: 1078

KM Space

Covers knowledge management, technology and the practice of law. By Doug Cornelius.

http://kmspace.blogspot.com/

Apr 26
Compliance Bricks and Mortar – One Heart Boston Edition

Compliance Bricks and Mortar – One Heart Boston Edition

One Heart Boston: All proceeds beyond the direct material costs, postage and applicable taxes from the sale of One Heart Boston merchandise will benefit The One Fund Boston, created to raise money to help those families most affected by the…
Apr 22
A Strange Week

A Strange Week

Last week was a difficult week to be away from Boston on vacation. My family is usually out on Patriot’s Day Monday watching the Boston Marathon. We wander down our street and mingle with the other spectators, friends, and neighbors on…
Apr 15
Terror in Boston

Terror in Boston

I’m watching the horror while on vacation instead of my office in Boston. My heart goes out to all of the spectators and families who were affected by the blast. Patriot’s Day in Boston is usually a great day in Boston, starting…

Rank this Week: 1099

On Being A Black Lawyer

By Yolanda Young.

http://www.onbeingablacklawyer.com

Jun 4
Morehouse launches undergraduate law journal

Morehouse launches undergraduate law journal

Morehouse College, the historically black all men's college, is once again charting new territory this time with the creation of The Morehouse College Law Journal (MCLJ). Read More
May 15
The Law School Diversity Special Issue

The Law School Diversity Special Issue

Lawyers of Color has published our 1st Annual Law School Special Issue. Inside you’ll find the Law Professor’s “The 50 Under 50 List.” The issue also includes the Minority Faculty Directory, which lists the…
May 13
African-Americans and the Supreme Court

African-Americans and the Supreme Court

The Associated Press just published an article entitled, "In entire court term, justices see 1 black lawyer" which addresses the scarcity of African-Americans who end up advocating before the U.S. Supreme Court. Read More

Rank this Week: 1100

Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices

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

http://www.gerryriskin.com/

Jun 1
Managing Client Perceptions of the Billable Hour

Managing Client Perceptions of the Billable Hour

A recent op-ed piece in The New York Times by Northwestern University Adjunct Professor Steven J. Harper explores the challenges and drawbacks – both to law firms and their clients – of determining legal fees on the basis of…
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…

Rank this Week: 1109

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: 1216

Ross Ipsa Loquitur Blog

Offers thoughts on law practice management and technology issues. By Ross Kodner and the MicroLaw team.

http://rossipsa.com

Apr 15
Guest Review: Thinkpad’s New Twist by Ari Morse

Guest Review: Thinkpad’s New Twist by Ari Morse

Welcome to guest blogger, Ari Morse. Ari is a licensed private investigator (www.bestpi.com) and forensic genealogist (www.findanheir.com), based in Central Florida. He is the fourth generation in a family business that…
Mar 19
What’s in Your Bag? Deconstrucing My Mobile Kit

What’s in Your Bag? Deconstrucing My Mobile Kit

I’m constantly asked by clients, colleagues, friends, Romans, counrtymen (countrypeople?), “what do you have in your laptop bag?” Or “can you tell me what’s in your mobile office bag?” So here’ goes…
Mar 12
Gee My PC is SLOWWWW! Maybe I’ll Remove All the “Services”

Gee My PC is SLOWWWW! Maybe I’ll Remove All the “Services”

From the “knows enough to be genuinely dangerous” category of DIY PC tuneups came a post on a Bar listserve I frequent. The poster observed that he/she had just disabled all the “Services” from their Windows system…

Rank this Week: 1222

practice management blog

From the law practice management (lpm) committee of the DuPage County Bar Association.

http://dcbalpm.wordpress.com

Jun 16
Groupon woes (and stuff)

Groupon woes (and stuff)

Revised Groupon merchant agreement This is a sample merchant agreement from coupon phenom Groupon. Complaints are beginning to surface about the terms of Groupon's contracts and the results it brings for merchants. The company's high…
Jul 14
Our New Digs: Practicehacker.com

Our New Digs: Practicehacker.com

Remember – we’re now at www.practicehacker.com Join us, won’t you? Posted in new addre
Jun 7
Law Clerk Connection – Legal Work Marketplace

Law Clerk Connection – Legal Work Marketplace

Recently I ran accross Law Clerk Connection – a marketplace in which “clerks” (and presumably paralegals and maybe lawyers) can connect with “lawyers” (and perhaps small law firms or small companies) that need work done. In other…

Rank this Week: 1236

Lawsagna

Alternating layers of thoughts, tools, tricks, tips and other ingredients for a successful learning experience in law school and beyond. From Anastasia Pryanikova.

http://lawsagna.typepad.com/lawsagna/

Aug 12
Look for me at The Brain Alchemist

Look for me at The Brain Alchemist

The Brain Alchemist is my new blog that I started on a new platform a few months ago. I
Jun 2
Join me for "The Art and Science of Influential Communication"

Join me for "The Art and Science of Influential Communication"

"A Master Mind is the harmonious alliance of two or more minds that create a friendly environment to gather, classify and organize new information for fast and effective implementation." ~ Napoleon Hill Do you want to be an influential…
Apr 29
Brains Driven to Distraction: The Urge to Search

Brains Driven to Distraction: The Urge to Search

If your typical day feels like a rush of harried interactions and distractions, you are not

Rank this Week: 1304

TechnoEsq

Covers the use of technology and computers in the legal profession. By Finis Price.

http://www.technoesq.com

Jan 11
Ghostwriting in Legal Blog

Ghostwriting in Legal Blog

Kevin O’Keefe over at LexBlog has a fantastic article discussing the question of whether ghostwritten Lawyer Blogs are unethical. This is an issue which has been percolating for some time. This has been hastened by companies such as FindLaw…
Nov 8
Join Me at MILOfest November 10-12

Join Me at MILOfest November 10-12

MILOfest (the 3 day convention for Mac using lawyers from MILO) is November 10-12 in Orlando this year. I will be speaking on OS X Lion as well as using the iPad in your law practice. Many more talented speakers will be there including, Mark…
Oct 10
Launch of iPadESQ – iPad Apps for Lawyer

Launch of iPadESQ – iPad Apps for Lawyer

TechnoEsq is proud to announce the launch of iPadESQ, a website dedicated to lawyers using the iPad in their legal practice.

Rank this Week: 1332

The Nutmeg Lawyer

Discusses the Trials & Tribulations of Law Practice. By Adrian Baron.

http://www.nutmeglawyer.com/

Feb 5
The Sandy Hook Conspiracy

The Sandy Hook Conspiracy

My two cents. Since the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook, I have noticed an increase in people creating Facebook conspiracy pages. Dubbed "truthers", many people have called into question whether this horrific event even occurred.…
Jan 25
New Britain Law Firm Celebrates 73rd Anniversary

New Britain Law Firm Celebrates 73rd Anniversary

I am pleased to announce that the Connecticut law firm of Podorowsky, Thompson & Baron is celebrating its 73rd anniversary this week. I was reminded of this fact when I ran into a local bank teller. (I may have shared this story…
Jan 23
Vernon Woman Punches Iron Jawed Baby

Vernon Woman Punches Iron Jawed Baby

Connecticut's Channel 3 Eye Witness News reports that a Vernon woman involved in an altercation with another woman wound up punching a baby. Yes, a baby. As one facebook poster put it, sounds like something out of a Will Ferrell…

Rank this Week: 1421

Law People

Covers associate development, coaching, culture, management, mentoring and succession. By Ronda Muir.

http://www.lawpeopleblog.com/

Apr 12
Emotion at Work: More on Anger, Crying and Gender

Emotion at Work: More on Anger, Crying and Gender

We published an entry on “That Old Crying Feeling” in 2011 that won the BlawgWorld Pick of the Week, and generated a lot of hits and discussion about displaying emotions in the office. We noted, among other things, that Michael…
Mar 26
Culture and Competence

Culture and Competence

The Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at Georgetown University Law Center and TAGLaw recently published a survey showing the value of their culture to the growth strategies of mid-sized law firms. First, these high-culture…
Mar 25
Migrating to a New Platform

Migrating to a New Platform

This blog has outlived its initial platform! Please bear with us as we migrate to a new one over the next month. Our new look and functions will be worth it. The Team at Law People Blog

Rank this Week: 1497

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…

Rank this Week: 1534

Litigation Support Industry News…

Litigation Support Industry News and Information

Provides business information about the litigation support and electronic discovery industry.

http://litigationsupportblog.com/

Mar 25
eLit To Merge With Texas Based Altep

eLit To Merge With Texas Based Altep

March 18, 2013 -- Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, eLitigation Solutions (eLit) provides discovery processing and hosting services for mid- to large-sized corporations and law firms throughout Arizona, California and the Pacific…
Mar 16
AccessData Receives $45M Investment From Silicon Valley Bank and Sorenson Capital

AccessData Receives $45M Investment From Silicon Valley Bank and Sorenson Capital

TechCrunch reports, AccessData announced that it has received a $45 million investment from Sorenson Capital Partners and Silicon Valley Bank. This funding, the company says, allows it to “reduce outside ownership…
Feb 15
Axiom Receives $28 Million Investment

Axiom Receives $28 Million Investment

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2013 -- Carrick Capital Partners, LLC announced the firm's investment in Axiom, a 1,000 person new model firm that helps general counsel manage their workload more effectively. This announcement marks…

Rank this Week: 1559

Bulletins from Aloha

Covers the Oregon State Bar and lawyering in Oregon.

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

Jun 12
COURAGE OF DISSENT

COURAGE OF DISSENT

QUALITY COURAGE Edward Snowden has just disrupted the rest of his life. As I watch Julian Assange and Bradley Manning, I wonder about my own courage quotient. I have admired the daily courage of news mavens Amy Goodman and Rachel…
Jun 1
JUDCIAL MISCONDUCT

JUDCIAL MISCONDUCT

Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability P.O. Box 1130 Beaverton, OR 97075-1130 REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION -- COMPLAINT AGAINST JUDGE TO THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL FITNESS AND DISABILITY I, Lauren Paulson, the…
May 27
SCOTUSblog

SCOTUSblog

C-Span's Brian Lamb interviews Tom Goldstein, Founder of SCOTUSblog. Q&A with Tom Goldstein This week on C-Span's Q & A, the guest is Tom Goldstein, who co-founded the website SCOTUSblog in 2002. Goldstein's website recently…

Rank this Week: 1583

Compujurist.com

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

http://compujurist.com

Jun 12
Computer Tips & Tricks You May Not Know About

Computer Tips & Tricks You May Not Know About

Great post over at TECHSPOT Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know including some even I didn't know about. There is something here for everyone including file management, keyboard shortcuts, "god mode" in Windows. There are also a…
May 30
Evernote Adds Two Factor Authentication and 2 other security features.

Evernote Adds Two Factor Authentication and 2 other security features.

With the focus on security for online applications and data, Evernote has made a positive addition by adding Two Factor Authentication for Premium accounts. Two Factor Authentication (also known as 2FA or TFA) requires two things from a user…
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…

Rank this Week: 1598

Next Generation, Next Destination

Covers partner transition planning at professional firms. By Development Counsel.

http://www.nextgeneration-nextdestination.com/

Jun 13
(WORKFORCE) DISENGAGEMENT BELLS ARE RINGING

(WORKFORCE) DISENGAGEMENT BELLS ARE RINGING

What if they all stayed – those 52% of all full-time U.S. workers who said in a new Gallup poll that they are not involved, enthusiastic or committed to their work? And worse, the 18% who are actively disengaged? What if they conveyed their…
May 28
TOO MUCH REALITY? HOW IS THIS HELPFUL?

TOO MUCH REALITY? HOW IS THIS HELPFUL?

Last week a new reality TV show hit new depths of destructive behavior - “Does Someone Have to Go?” (Thursdays on Fox). Seemingly part docuseries and part game show format It takes place at various actual small companies where the bosses…
May 26
THE DOLLAR VALUE OF MEETING IN PERSON

THE DOLLAR VALUE OF MEETING IN PERSON

There’s still some magic in face-to-face meetings that electronic communication can’t match. They’re more effective for relationship-building, sales and revenue generation. The evidence is that those in-person conversations produce an…

Rank this Week: 1603

On Lawyering

Features news and commentary on the law and culture of lawyers. By Richard T. Cassidy.

http://onlawyering.com

Jun 16
To Kill A Mockingbird and Fathers’ Day

To Kill A Mockingbird and Fathers’ Day

Rev. Sykes: “Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin’.” Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Jun 12
Reflections on “The Central Park Five”

Reflections on “The Central Park Five”

Watch Central Park Five Preview on PBS. See more from Central Park Five. “The Central Park Five” is a Ken Burns documentary film about the wrongful conviction of five teen-age boys — either Black or Latino — for the…
May 6
The Tyrannical Beauty of Time Keeping — Selling Your Life in 6 Minute Increments — Part II

The Tyrannical Beauty of Time Keeping — Selling Your Life in 6 Minute Increments — Part II

It seems like all I have to do is begin what I intend as a series of posts, and my practice gets so busy, that I can’t get back to it. More than a year that has passed since I published Part I of this series. It has been a…

Rank this Week: 1680

Lawdable

Discusses cost-effective and flexible legal solutions for corporate legal departments and law firm. By Counsel on Call.

http://www.lawdable.com/

May 28
Five Provider Options for Medicare and Medicaid Appeals and Audit

Five Provider Options for Medicare and Medicaid Appeals and Audit

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE By guest blogger Libby…
May 22
DS5.0 Takeaways: Process is Still King

DS5.0 Takeaways: Process is Still King

Last week we had approximately 50 of our discovery clients and colleagues in Nashville for Counsel On Call’s annual Discovery Symposium. It was a brief but content-rich event where 75 of the brightest, on-the-ground in-house counsel,…
May 14
Discovery Symposium 5.0

Discovery Symposium 5.0

It’s Discovery Symposium week here at Counsel On Call, which is one of our favorite times of the year. We invite many of our clients and e-discovery managers to Nashville for 24 hours of high-level programming, with plenty of fun mixed…

Rank this Week: 1688

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: 1703

At Counsel Table

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

http://atcounseltable.wordpress.com

Jun 17
To Gesture Or Not To Gesture

To Gesture Or Not To Gesture

“Some people cling to an old-fashioned, post-Victorian belief that gestures are inappropriate for public speaking. Law students and attorneys are often told to place their hands on the lectern or at their sides, because gestures…
Jun 14
Which Of Us Will Go The Distance?

Which Of Us Will Go The Distance?

I had a great dinner last night with someone I’ve known off and on for several years and who qualifies as one of the true luminaries of the Los Angeles Bar. Part of what made it a special meal was the food (lemon white wine-poached…
Jun 10
Give Your Brief Headings The Marquee Treatment

Give Your Brief Headings The Marquee Treatment

A colleague who recently passed the California Bar Examination hosted a group of us to a round of drinks and the talk turned to bar examination grading. Specifically, how little time the graders spent on each essay (I think it was a matter of…

Rank this Week: 1737

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.

Rank this Week: 1759

The Namby Pamby, Attorney-at-Law

I get paid to dress pretty, go to court and talk to crazy people.

http://thenambypamby.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
Scene Three Way

Scene Three Way

I went to a doctor’s appointment with my fiancée last week. It was the first time that I had gone to this doctor with her and as can be expected, there was a little apprehension on my part when going into a physician’s appointment that…
Nov 20
This is a dead parrot.

This is a dead parrot.

For this entire phone call I felt oddly like John Cleese when he was making a complaint. Thankfully I wasn’t holding a parrot’s cage the entire time:
Nov 14
All problems can be cured by taking cellphone

All problems can be cured by taking cellphone

Each day the commuting masses leave their abodes to make their respective ways to work. In Chicago, as I am sure is similar to all other major metropolis’ across the land, this requires the seasoned commuter to refrain from committing a…

Rank this Week: 1801

Temporary Attorney: The Sweatshop…

Temporary Attorney: The Sweatshop Edition

Covers the life of temporary attorneys.

http://temporaryattorney.blogspot.com/

Apr 12
Nancy Pelosi And The Student Lending Scam

Nancy Pelosi And The Student Lending Scam

"It's not often that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi camps under the GOP tent, but that's just what happened recently when she broke ranks with Bay Area Democrats and the Obama administration and voted to keep billions of dollars in…
Mar 16
Graveyard of Dreams: De Novo's "Night Shift"

Graveyard of Dreams: De Novo's "Night Shift"

De Novo sent this email out yesterday afternoon. $30 flat to start work the same day and pull a mandatory "all nighter."
Jan 13
Columbia Law School PR Machine Kicks Into Attack Mode

Columbia Law School PR Machine Kicks Into Attack Mode

Reeling from a recent New York Times article in which law schools were exposed for cooking the books and turning their graduates into lifetime indentured debt slaves, many of whom wind up in cockroach infested document review facilities…

Rank this Week: 1827

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: 1877

legal sanity

Covers key lawyering skills, nontraditional approaches to practicing law and work/life balance. By Arnie Herz.

http://www.legalsanity.com/

Nov 20
Client Empowerment 4: Great Expectation

Client Empowerment 4: Great Expectation

I had breakfast this morning with a successful entrepreneur who recently sold his business. We spoke briefly about what life is like for him now that he never has to worry about money, what it was like building the business and his ideas for…
Jul 10
Managing Emotions 1: Why Emotions Matter In Legal Matters (Emotional Intelligence 101 for clients)

Managing Emotions 1: Why Emotions Matter In Legal Matters (Emotional Intelligence 101 for clients)

In my post Finding the Right Lawyer, I spoke about the need to find a lawyer who has the legal skills needed for your specific problem. For example, if you have an immigration issue, don’t go to a real estate lawyer. In this post, I am…
Jul 10
Managing Emotions 1: Why Emotions Matter In Legal Matters (Emotional Intelligence 101 for clients)

Managing Emotions 1: Why Emotions Matter In Legal Matters (Emotional Intelligence 101 for clients)

In my post “Finding the Right Lawyer,” I spoke about the need to find a lawyer who has the legal skills needed for your specific problem. For example, if you have an immigration issue, don’t go to a real estate lawyer.

Rank this Week: 2017

Law Practice Management

Covers disaster planning, law practice management, insurance, marketing and security. By Freedman Consulting.

http://www.pa-lawpracticemanagement.com

Apr 30
Big Time Competition Just Arrived

Big Time Competition Just Arrived

The legal marketplace has become extremely competitive. You know that. But it just became a lot worse, and you may not yet be aware of the new threat. A 700 lawyer private law firm in China — Zhong Lun Law Firm — has…
Apr 25
Cyber Security and Data Privacy

Cyber Security and Data Privacy

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP just published a very sobering article on this topic. The article is entitled “Cyber-security and Data Privacy Outlook and Review: 2013,” and it is probably one of the most comprehensive…
Apr 25
Another June Seminar Presentation Scheduled

Another June Seminar Presentation Scheduled

Monroe County Bar Association just scheduled me for June 25th. I will be presenting Survival 101: Law Practice Emergency Planning for Death or Disability as part of their Lunch ‘n Learn Series. I expect that the registration…

Rank this Week: 2029

Life at the Bar

Covers law practice and life balance issues facing lawyers. Published by Julie Fleming Brown, a professional and personal coach for lawyers.

http://www.lifeatthebar.com/blog/

Nov 21
You’ve Got to Conquer Your Resistance. Here’s How.

You’ve Got to Conquer Your Resistance. Here’s How.

Until recently, I was most familiar with Steven Pressfield as the author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, though he has written a number of other well-received books. And then a year ago, I ran across The War of Art. Curious, since I’d…
Oct 12
Mountain Climbing Is A Great Business Analogy

Mountain Climbing Is A Great Business Analogy

High Altitude Leadership: What the World’s Most Forbidding Peaks Teach Us About Success (J-B US non-Franchise Leadership) By Chris Warner and Don Schmincke
Sep 21
What Are You Thinking?

What Are You Thinking?

How do you regard business development activity? Do you believe you can succeed? Is the wolf at the door, waiting to devour your practice if you fail? Is bringing in new business a “nice to have” activity, or is it a critical stepping…

Rank this Week: 2039

Reid My Blog!

Covers management, governance and ethics for lawyers. By Reid Trautz.

http://reidtrautz.typepad.com/reidmyblog/

Jun 14
Sharon Nelson, 75th President of the Virginia State Bar

Sharon Nelson, 75th President of the Virginia State Bar

Congratulations to my friend Sharon Nelson on the occasion of her installation today as the 75th president of the Virginia State Bar. Sharon has worked tirelessly over many years to improve the profession and serve the public in her many...
Nov 19
8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyer

8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyer

The holiday season is here, and so is the annual ReidMyBlog Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers. Once again, I've scoured the highways and byways of the Internet to find the best gift ideas for the lawyer(s) in your life. Practical, fun, and…
Nov 9
The 8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers is Coming November 19

The 8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers is Coming November 19

I have been receiving dozens of emails asking if I am preparing the 2012 edition of my holiday gift guide, and I am pleased to announce the ReidMyBlog Annual Holiday Gift Guide for Lawyers will publish on Tuesday, November 19—just before…

Rank this Week: 2261

LawyerKM

Covers knowledge management and technology for lawyers and law firms. By Patrick DiDomenico.

http://lawyerkm.com

Apr 28
Communicating Knowledge Management (KM) to Busy Lawyer

Communicating Knowledge Management (KM) to Busy Lawyer

I am constantly reminded of the importance of communicating effectively. And I am repeatedly convinced that a simple message delivered in a simple way is most effective. Last Thursday, I participated on a speaking panel with Lisa…
Apr 23
Speaking: Leveraging Knowledge Management (KM) Technologies and Methods to Grow Legal Project Management (LPM)

Speaking: Leveraging Knowledge Management (KM) Technologies and Methods to Grow Legal Project Management (LPM)

I am looking forward to speaking on a panel at the 11th Annual Law Firm Information and Technology Forum, on April 25, 2013, sponsored by Thomson Reuters. The topic is Leveraging KM Technologies and Methods to Grow Legal Project…
Apr 8
Knowledge Management: Not As New As You Might Think

Knowledge Management: Not As New As You Might Think

These days, I’ve been reverting a bit to my college life when I studied philosophy, and revisiting some old texts. Not surprisingly, I’m coming across pearls of wisdom in the writings of the ancient thinkers. This,…

Rank this Week: 2320

Covers building the law firm of the future, enabling lawyers to meet in person or in cyberspace, accessing resources and information over the Internet, and leveraging systems and tools. By Roger P. Glovsky.

http://thevirtuallawyer.blogspot.com/

Apr 8
Word Cloud for The Virtual Lawyer

Word Cloud for The Virtual Lawyer
Jun 7
Working out of your pocket!

Working out of your pocket!

Okay, I admit it. I fell in love with another PDA/cell phone. My last love was a Motorola MPx200, which I bought from AT&T wireless back in 2005. It had everything I wanted: email, calendar and contacts that sync with outlook, voice recorder,…
Oct 26
Guest Blog: Cost Effective Ways to Resolve Legal Matter

Guest Blog: Cost Effective Ways to Resolve Legal Matter

Although I have been noticeably absent from the blogging world this year, I did manage to write an article as a guest blogger for the LemonJustice Blog. When disputes are not cost effective for lawyers to handle, there often DIY alternatives.

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Lawyer Hatton

Covers cases and topics of interest to solo or small firm practices. From Tennessee attorney Tim Hatton.

http://lawyerhatton.blogspot.com/

May 27
Anthony Trial - Day Three

Anthony Trial - Day Three

Yesterday was the most interesting day yet of the Anthony trial. The state continues to build on the story that they told during their opening statement by presenting witness testimony regarding Ms. Anthony's activities while her daughter…
May 26
Anthony Trial - Day Two

Anthony Trial - Day Two

Day two of the Anthony trial in Florida was uneventful. The state is presenting its case exactly as they laid it out in the opening statement. They began by focusing on showing the jury how Ms. Anthony went about living her life and seemed…
May 24
Anthony Trial - Day One

Anthony Trial - Day One

While working today, I set up a feed of the Anthony trial in Florida on my monitor so I could watch it. Today was opening statements. It is a fascinating case. The defense has a very interesting theory of the case and I am going to enjoy…

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Greensboro Law Blog

Covers the practice of law in Greensboro, North Carolina.

http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Join the NC Bar Association on Thursday, July 18, for a Legal Geek Meetup on Blogging!

Join the NC Bar Association on Thursday, July 18, for a Legal Geek Meetup on Blogging!

What: An open forum on blogging – no experience necessary!Where: Geeksboro | 2134 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro | http://geeksboro.com/When: 5:30 p.m. untilLegal Geek events are designed to help lawyers and legal professionals…
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…

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Johnson & Hunter, Inc.

Teaches advocacy and persuasion for trial lawyers and public speaking to corporate lawyers.

http://www.johnson-hunter.com/blog/

May 31
Just Kinda Like Talking Uh And Stuff, So

Just Kinda Like Talking Uh And Stuff, So

My irony meter endures a language test by Marsha Hunter May 29th’s Above the Law included a video about lawyers-turned-clothiers Matt Breen and Brian Trunzo of New York City. Having discovered a shared interest in fashion in law…
Apr 30
Goodreads Giveaway for The Articulate Attorney, Second Edition

Goodreads Giveaway for The Articulate Attorney, Second Edition

Brian Johnson and I love language. We adore it! We love a beautiful turn of phrase, a thoughtful insight well-described, the law illuminated by the spoken word, the out-loud reasoning of a quick mind. We love it when speaking becomes an art.…
Apr 2
Eye Contact with Your Listener

Eye Contact with Your Listener

by Marsha Hunter In an individual coaching, a young lawyer told me he’d been criticized for having poor eye contact with witnesses and judges. This affable Asian-American went on to describe his family’s cultural deference to…

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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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Law in Moldova

By Alexei Ghertescu.

http://lawinmoldova.blogspot.com/

Sep 15
Flying the Moldovan Flag: Registration of ships and yachts in Moldova

Flying the Moldovan Flag: Registration of ships and yachts in Moldova

For a long period of time ships flying the Moldovan flag were seen as something exceptional. The country was landlocked, and the task of developing the area of maritime law was not a priority. However, certain agreements reached with Ukraine,…
Nov 4
The new Law on the status of foreigners in the Republic of Moldova

The new Law on the status of foreigners in the Republic of Moldova

The law determines the order of entry and stay of foreigners in the territory of the Republic of Moldova, general conditions for issuing residence permits and visas for the entry to Moldova. This Law shall become effective from 24 December…
Nov 3
New conditions for obtaining construction documentation

New conditions for obtaining construction documentation

On 3 September 2010 the new Law no.

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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/

Jun 17
Still Room at Morning at the Federal Courthouse (June 19, 2013)

Still Room at Morning at the Federal Courthouse (June 19, 2013)

CLE credit available; please download the appropriate application packet and forward to fbano@bellsouth.net Summer clerk application packet Law student application packet Young lawyer application packet
Jun 17
Published jury trials for observation; week of June 17, 2013

Published jury trials for observation; week of June 17, 2013

This does not necessarily include all jury trials; and does NOT include bench trials, evidentiary hearings, non-trial criminal proceedings, oral arguments, or other court proceedings occurring in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Moreover,…
May 31
Jury trial calendar for E.D.La. for week of June 3, 2013

Jury trial calendar for E.D.La. for week of June 3, 2013

Download 2013_06_03 Jury Trial

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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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Legal Loudspeaker

Cover tech solutions and issues for law firms. By Accellis Technology Group.

http://legalloudspeaker.com/

Jun 10
A Complete Guide to Managed Services for Law Firm

A Complete Guide to Managed Services for Law Firm

In an effort to deal with rampant security threats, evolving technology, and to level spending patterns, many law firms are turning to Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to protect their IT environment and stabilize their budget. But not all…
Jun 7
Is Your Law Firm Ready for VDI? (Part 2)

Is Your Law Firm Ready for VDI? (Part 2)

In my last post, we reviewed what VDI is, why it’s growing in popularity, and why VDI may be a great option for law firms. Now let’s explore the cost and deployment considerations you should be aware of, and whether it can save…
May 30
Symphony OCR Update (V 6.0)

Symphony OCR Update (V 6.0)

Trumpet, the makers of Symphony Suite, an application that automatically OCRs every file within your Worldox repository, recently completed updates to Symphony OCR versions 5.4.0 and earlier which includes several new features we think…

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Legal PR Blawg @ Bork.com

News and commentary about legal and litigation public relations. From Robert H. Bork, Jr.

http://www.legalprblawg.com/

Feb 9
The risks of big-agency pr

The risks of big-agency pr

Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 12/7/2006 EST Today's frontpage of The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) tells the interesting story of Edelman PR's efforts on behalf of Wal-Mart . Couple that with the Journal's Q&A with…
Feb 9
Editorial: "Now they tell us"

Editorial: "Now they tell us"

Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 11/21/2006 EST The editors at The New York Sun make the point today that we made in our last post: "So where does Dow Corning go to get its $3.2 billion back." But they go further to link this most…
Feb 9
What Ponzi Scheme?

What Ponzi Scheme?

Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 2/5/2009 EST How do you explain being taken in the biggest Ponzi scheme in history? This is the quite real challenge confronting the many investment firms and money managers who invested their clients'…

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Internet For Lawyers

Covers free and low-cost investigative and background research resources on the Internet, as well as search engine search tips with a focus on Google and its features, functions and productivity tools.

http://www.netforlawyers.com/newsitems

May 28
Digital Public Library of America Offers Free Access to Millions of Digital Resource

Digital Public Library of America Offers Free Access to Millions of Digital Resource

The Digital Public Library of America offers access to millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, and moving images from hundreds of libraries, archives, museums, and other "knowledge institutions" across the country. Access to the…
May 25
Sunlight Foundation Offers Directory of Congressional Staffer

Sunlight Foundation Offers Directory of Congressional Staffer

The Sunlight Foundation has created a searchable database of Congressional Staffers. The database, listing current members of the U.S. House of Representatives and their current and past staff, is searchable by a variety of criteria,…
May 25
Google Retires Cloud Connect for Google App

Google Retires Cloud Connect for Google App

In 2011 Google introduced the Cloud Connect plug-in for Windows as an interim step for Google Apps users who wanted to store their documents in the cloud but still use the familiar tools in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Powerpoint,…

Rank this Week: 2740

Pringle Practice and Productivity…

Pringle Practice and Productivity Blog

Discusses innovation in business and the practice of law, and explores ways to be more productive, efficient, and effective. By Jack Pringle.

http://pringlepracticeblog.blogspot.com/

May 18
Five Must-Reads for Graduates (And Everyone Else)

Five Must-Reads for Graduates (And Everyone Else)

It is that time of year again, and if you are looking to give something really meaningful and worthwhile, consider one or more of the following:This is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate…
Mar 24
Every Lawyer is A Technologist: Take a Step Back to Take the First Step Forward

Every Lawyer is A Technologist: Take a Step Back to Take the First Step Forward

Quit Pointing Out What I Don't Know, and Tell Me Where to Start Learning The legal community is all atwitter (pun intended) about the effect of computer technologies (and other forces) on the way law is practiced. You hear the use…
Feb 25
Remember (and Protect) the Important Stuff: Part Two- Eliminate Password Fatigue With LastPa

Remember (and Protect) the Important Stuff: Part Two- Eliminate Password Fatigue With LastPa

In a recent post, I discussed the dilemma facing anyone who does any significant amount of personal and professional business online: safe and secure transactions require the use of strong, unique passwords, but keeping up with that…

Rank this Week: 2744

The CAPS Blog

Highlights interesting cases, legal trends and commentary from around New York state, and beyond, for attorneys practicing law in the public sector context. By the NYSBA's Committee on Attorneys in Public Service.

http://nysbar.com/blogs/CAPS/

Jun 4
A Judge's "Friend" is Not Necessarily a Friend

A Judge's "Friend" is Not Necessarily a Friend

Last Fall we published an entry on this blog about a Florida ethics opinion requiring that a judge be disqualified based on that judge's "friending" a party in a case. Now New York has published Opinion 13-39 on the topic,...
May 13
CAPS is Seeking Nominations for Public Service Citation

CAPS is Seeking Nominations for Public Service Citation

The CAPS Committee is seeking nominations for its annual Citation for Special Achievement in Public Service. This citation is presented to public service attorneys or a public service law office in recognition of a unique or special…
May 3
Announcement of Event for Public Service Attorneys on May 16th

Announcement of Event for Public Service Attorneys on May 16th

On May 16th at 5:30pm, NYSBA CAPS is co-sponsoring, with the Albany County Bar Association Attorneys in the Public Service Committee, an informal social at Provence at Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany. The fee is $15 per person - enjoy hors...

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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:

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Naked Ownership

A blawg devoted to all things legal in Louisiana.

http://www.nakedownership.com/

Jan 29
What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

Well, now we know. According to the Madisonville City Council, • A bed and breakfast must be a one-family dwelling.• The exterior of the building shall maintain a residential appearance.• The facility shall be the residence of the…
Jan 29
What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

Well, now we know. According to the Madisonville City Council, Â• A bed and breakfast must be a one-family dwelling.Â• The exterior of the building shall maintain a residential appearance.Â• The facility shall be the residence of the…
Jan 29
Mandeville police have too much discretion in DWI arrests...

Mandeville police have too much discretion in DWI arrests...

So reads this headline from the Times-Picayune: A report on how the Mandeville Police Department handles suspected drunken drivers blames an outdated standards manual and inadequate training for giving patrol officers too much discretion in…

Rank this Week: 2899

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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