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Legal Profession Blog

By Professors S. Alan Childress, Michael S. Frisch and Jeffrey M. Lipshaw.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/legal_profession/

Jun 18
At Baristas Cafe

At Baristas Cafe

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has annulled the license of an attorney who pleaded no contest to criminal charges of false swearing and "malicious application to declare a person mentally ill or inebriate." The problems…
Jun 18
Not Without Sympathy But Without Recourse

Not Without Sympathy But Without Recourse

While it was "not without sympathy" for an injured woman who had looked to the legal profession for protection of her rights, the North Carolina Court of Appeals nonetheless dismissed her legal malpractice case on statute of…
Jun 17
That's What Makes A Horse Race

That's What Makes A Horse Race

A Louisiana hearing committee has recommended the permanent disbarment of an attorney convicted of a single felony count of mail, wire, identity document and healthcare fraud. The attorney was the incumbent President of the Louisiana…

Rank this Week: 47

What About Paris?

Features ideas and thoughts on servicing business clients as valued customers in American law firms. By Dan Hull.

http://www.whataboutclients.com/

Jun 16
June 16, 1904: Bloomsday All Week. Everywhere.

June 16, 1904: Bloomsday All Week. Everywhere.

The day you meet your wife can be its own world. June 16th will mark the 109th Bloomsday, honoring James Joyce and recreating the events of his novel Ulysses, all of which take place on June 16, 1904 in...
Jun 14
Dr. Johnson on Habits.

Dr. Johnson on Habits.

What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. --Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)...
Jun 12
Law: The Ultimate Backstage Pass.

Law: The Ultimate Backstage Pass.

Law is the ultimate backstage pass. It's the new priesthood. --John Milton/Satan (Al Pacino), in L’Associé du Diable (1997)...

Rank this Week: 73

idealawg

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

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

Jun 17
Is technology making us stupid—or smarter than we’ve ever been?

Is technology making us stupid—or smarter than we’ve ever been?

The title of this blog post is the first line in a new piece by Annie Murphy Paul titled "Rules for thinking with tech." She writes: Is technology making us stupid—or smarter than we’ve ever been? Author Nicholas Carr memorably…
Jun 10
Miksang contemplative photography: Meditation with a camera

Miksang contemplative photography: Meditation with a camera

Intention and discipline are required to practice meditation with your camera. To learn more, watch this short video of Michael Wood talking about what gets in the way of seeing in the moment and how to overcome those obstacles. He also…
Jun 9
Want to help yourself and others get more done (and enjoy the doing)? Here's an excellent method

Want to help yourself and others get more done (and enjoy the doing)? Here's an excellent method

If you want to support people, including yourself, in making changes or accomplishing goals, read The Progress Principle. The simple message: Research shows that if we can see our progress, no matter how small, we are motivated to keep on the…

Rank this Week: 99

Lawyerist

Covers law practice management, marketing, technology and legal careers.

http://lawyerist.com

Jun 18
Does Your Commute Have to Make You Miserable?

Does Your Commute Have to Make You Miserable?

I recently transitioned from a 10 minute commute to a 35 minute commute. All of the research indicates that this switch should be making me desperately unhappy. So far, however, I am not miserable. Here’s why. I didn’t want to…
Jun 18
Firing a Client

Firing a Client

Lawyers spend their entire careers representing clients and chasing potential ones. Sometimes, however, a client's actions leave a lawyer with only one options: fire the client. Firing a Client is a post from Lawyerist.com. The original…
Jun 17
Interview with John Ferriter: Marine Judge Advocate

Interview with John Ferriter: Marine Judge Advocate

Do you have what it takes to be a leader of Marines? This is an interview with Capt. John Ferriter, Marine Judge Advocate. Interview with John Ferriter: Marine Judge Advocate is a post from Lawyerist.com. The original content in this feed is…

Rank this Week: 104

Law Department Management

Covers managing in-house counsel groups. By Rees Morrison.

http://www.lawdepartmentmanagementblog.com/law_department_management/

Jul 3
Statistics compilation débuts in Release 2.0 of GC Metrics benchmarks, along with data 500+ companies – why don’t you join in?

Statistics compilation débuts in Release 2.0 of GC Metrics benchmarks, along with data 500+ companies – why don’t you join in?

Release 2.0 of the General Counsel Metrics global benchmark survey will go out in early August. It looks set to have more than 500 participating companies, on the way to a thousand this year.
Jul 2
A small attempt to stimulate collective thinking on law department operation

A small attempt to stimulate collective thinking on law department operation

I tried something for the first time. I prepared a decent draft of an article to be published and circulated it for comments to about a half dozen people whose thoughts I would value.
Jul 2
A benchmark metric worth fighting for: lawyers per army combatant

A benchmark metric worth fighting for: lawyers per army combatant

During the Iraqi “surge,” the “Army had one lawyer or paralegal for every 240 combatants, and these legal professionals have ever more say over battlefield decisions.

Rank this Week: 129

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Covers law foundations of Canadian Law. From McGill University's Neil Wehneman and Erin Morgan.

http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com

Apr 26
Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

In our final episode of our Evidence series, we talk about the 900 and 1000 rules on Authentication and the Original Writing requirement. Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification Rule 902. Self-authentication Rule 903.…
Apr 26
Evidence #9: Presumption

Evidence #9: Presumption

In this episode of Life of a Law Student, we’ll be discussion Presumptions. Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceeding
Apr 26
Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

In Evidence, episode 8, we’re talking about who can testify and how the testimony must occur. Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge

Rank this Week: 132

Southern District of Florida Blog

Provides news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. By David Markus

http://sdfla.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

Last week, the blog broke the story of Dore Louis' motion seeking NSA phone records, and Judge Rosenbaum's order requiring the government to respond. The story got a lot of attention, which was pretty neat. The government filed a short…
Jun 17
Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

Gotta love this -- Justice Kagan cited the famous 1982 Tommy Tutone song in American Trucking Association v. City of Los Angeles:Under th[e] contract, a company may transport cargo at the Port in exchange for complying with various…
Jun 13
Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

Apropos of the previous post dealing with the 11th Circuit, the Supreme Court decided Davila today, 9-0:This case concerns Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Crim- inal Procedure, which governs guilty pleas. Two provi- sions of that rule are key…

Rank this Week: 189

TechnoLawyer Blog

Covers legal technology and practice management news.

http://blog.technolawyer.com/

Jun 17
iPad Keyboard Cases Compared Plus 119 More Must-Read

iPad Keyboard Cases Compared Plus 119 More Must-Read

Coming today to BlawgWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 120 articles from the past week worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our BlawgWorld Pick of the...
Jun 14
Microsoft Word for iPhone Finally Arrives; Defending Microsoft Word; Reviews of Acrobat, Nook Simple Touch, Timeslip

Microsoft Word for iPhone Finally Arrives; Defending Microsoft Word; Reviews of Acrobat, Nook Simple Touch, Timeslip

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles: Neil Squillante, It's Here: Microsoft Office for iPhone Stephen Rudman, Review: Nook Simple Touch (Model BVN300) for PDF Documents Barron Henley, Actually, Microsoft Gets It; You Just Need…
Jun 14
Every Court and Judge in Your Pocket Plus 111 More Must-Read

Every Court and Judge in Your Pocket Plus 111 More Must-Read

Coming today to LitigationWorld: Our editorial team has selected and linked to 112 articles from the past two weeks worthy of your attention. Below you'll find a sample article from each section of today's issue, including our LitigationWorld…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

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

Jun 18
Our Child Abuse Lawyers discuss the Court appearance of teacher Jeremy Forrest

Our Child Abuse Lawyers discuss the Court appearance of teacher Jeremy Forrest

This is yet another example of a case where mandatory reporting may have assisted. Jeremy Forrest appeared in Lewes Crown Court last week to face charges of child abduction. The court has heard that Forrest began teaching the school girl when…
Jun 18
LinkedIn “endorsements” – Do they frustrate you and leave you wondering?

LinkedIn “endorsements” – Do they frustrate you and leave you wondering?

I doubt you can have missed the endorsements feature on LinkedIn, the one that keeps asking you to endorse people you barely know for things you’re not sure they've ever done. Let’s get real, you’re a lawyer, you’re…
Jun 18
When is the best time to blog on social networking sites?

When is the best time to blog on social networking sites?

Everyone wants to have their material seen by their desired audience, otherwise why go to all the efforts that writing an interesting blog post takes? But when is the best time in the day to share your material? To maximise exposure of your…

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Legal Underground

Covers the politics of litigation. By Evan Schaeffer.

http://www.legalunderground.com/

Jun 17
William Gaddis, Again. . . and A Frolic of His Own

William Gaddis, Again. . . and A Frolic of His Own

In a review of The Letters of William Gaddis, Paul Griffiths writes that William Gaddis's satire about law and lawyers, A Frolic of His Own, was his "most appealing" work-- Through the late 1980s and early 90s, however, he was...
Jun 10
A Lawsuit to Watch: Federal RICO Allegations Involving Avery v. State Farm and the Illinois Supreme Court

A Lawsuit to Watch: Federal RICO Allegations Involving Avery v. State Farm and the Illinois Supreme Court

The Madison Record reports: "Judge denies motion to stay discovery in RICO suit over Avery v. State Farm; appeal and motion for class certification filed"-- A lawsuit alleging fraudulent activity in Avery v. State Farm is moving forward as…
Jun 3
Advice to Young Lawyers #23

Advice to Young Lawyers #23

Dear Mr. Schaeffer: Many months ago, I was assigned to write an important appellate brief by a partner in our 760-lawyer firm who should have known better than to trust me to write it. I hate to sell myself short,...

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InhouseBlog

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

http://www.inhouseblog.com

Jun 18
Conducting Regular Employee Handbook Reviews Key

Conducting Regular Employee Handbook Reviews Key

Employee handbook reviews should be conducted regularly, as a recent piece at InsideCounsel discusses: Although there is no federal law that requires a private employer to provide handbooks to its employees, the happiest employees are those…
Jun 17
Employer Obligations Under the Affordable Care Act

Employer Obligations Under the Affordable Care Act

Need to get up to speed on your company’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Head over to the National Law Review to read a recent piece on employer obligations under the Affordable Care Act: For most employers, the most…
Jun 14
Free International Public Procurement Guide for In-House Counsel by iTechLaw

Free International Public Procurement Guide for In-House Counsel by iTechLaw

An international public procurement guide for in-house counsel – now free for everyone to download: ITechLaw, the International Technology Law Association, has made its comprehensive guide to international public procurement policies…

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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/

Jun 17
2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer

2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer

by Sybil DunlopIf you just finished your 2L year, this summer is the time to start getting your clerkship applications together. While it’s true that it is difficult to land a federal clerkship, your actions now can give you a leg…
Jun 17
Summer Resource

Summer Resource

For those of you who will be working away from home this summer, here are a few resources to help you:LawFriendshttp://www.law2.byu.edu/lawfriendsLog in and create or update your profile including where you will be this summerYou can check…
Jun 13
Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking

Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking

NALP (The Association for Legal Career Professionals) has created some great guides on social networking and other electronic communications:LinkedIn: Facebook for LawyersFacebook for Law Students: Making Friends (But Protecting Your…

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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

Jun 18
State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

Clyde S. Spillenger, Risk Regulation, Extraterritoriality, and the Constitutionalization of Choice of Law, 1865-1940, UCLA School of Law Research Paper No. 12-01 (February 15, 2012), available at SSRN.William BaudeMost…
Jun 17
Public Agencies Going Private

Public Agencies Going Private

Jon D. Michaels, Privatization’s Progeny, 101 Georgetown Law Journal (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Anne O'ConnellAdministrative law loves binaries. There are executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions. There…
Jun 14
How Should Judges Spend Their Time?

How Should Judges Spend Their Time?

Marin K. Levy, Judicial Attention as a Scarce Resource: A Preliminary Defense of How Judges Allocate Time Across Cases in the Federal Courts of Appeals, 81 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 401 (2013), available at SSRN.Nancy LeongThe federal…

Rank this Week: 307

Law Practice Tips Blog

Covers law practice management, the Internet and technology. By Jim Calloway.

http://jimcalloway.typepad.com/lawpracticetips/

Jun 16
Release of Office on iPhone shows Microsoft is "still crazy after all these years"

Release of Office on iPhone shows Microsoft is "still crazy after all these years"

When I first started doing law office technology tips, bashing Microsoft was an easy way to get laughs. Most lawyers used WordPerfect and viewed changing to the less-powerful Microsoft Word as completely illogical. And most importantly, there…
Jun 6
Websites for Bidding Farewell

Websites for Bidding Farewell

After five years of doing my Sites for Sore Eyes column in GPSOLO Magazine, it is time to move on. But I wanted to go out with a bit of style, so the final column, Websites for Bidding Farewell, covers...
May 31
Gathering Evidence – 21st Century Style The Craigslist Killer Case and Boston Marathon Bombing Manhunt Demonstrate the Importance of Digital Clue

Gathering Evidence – 21st Century Style The Craigslist Killer Case and Boston Marathon Bombing Manhunt Demonstrate the Importance of Digital Clue

Technology advances are changing our world in many ways. The number of digital footprints you leave is no longer limited to Internet use, but now also includes your movements being tracked by the phone you are carrying and hidden video...

Rank this Week: 354

The Common Scold

Covers legal technology, law firm management, business travel and the New York Yankees. By Monica Bay.

http://commonscold.typepad.com/commonscold/

May 20
Come Join Us @ The Westin Bonaventure

Come Join Us @ The Westin Bonaventure

Hope to see you at LegalTech West Coast, which opens Tuesday morning at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown L.A. Money tight? Check out the $50 special pass that buys you keynotes, plenary sessions, and other programs, as well as full access…
May 20
Is Surface Pro a game changer for lawyers?

Is Surface Pro a game changer for lawyers?

Is Microsoft's Surface Pro a game-changer for lawyers? http://at.law.com/LTNSurface3
May 20
Sean Doherty reports from Guidance's CEIC

Sean Doherty reports from Guidance's CEIC

Although Guidance Software revenue in the first quarter of 2013 was approximately $26 million — up from $23 million in the first quarter of 2011— Victor T. Limogelli was disappointed. The 2013 first quarter results did not meet his…

Rank this Week: 395

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the…

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the Legal Profession

A forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and aspiring lawyers.

http://ms-jd.org

Jun 14
Ms. JD Weekly Round Up For The Week of June 14, 2013

Ms. JD Weekly Round Up For The Week of June 14, 2013

Image: ms_jd_weekly_round-up_164.jpg This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. It was signed into law on June 10th, 1963 by John F. Kennedy. Laura Bellows,…
Jun 13
Ms. JD Has Five Free Tickets to California and the Courts!

Ms. JD Has Five Free Tickets to California and the Courts!

Image: face_reasonably_small_3.gif Another great perk for Ms. JD readers: free attendance and MCLE credit ($250 value) at CJAC's California and the Courts conference in Laguna…
Jun 12
Ms. JD Has Four Free Tickets to FVAP's Battle of the Bands Thursday Night in SF!

Ms. JD Has Four Free Tickets to FVAP's Battle of the Bands Thursday Night in SF!

Image: face_reasonably_small.gif Ms. JD is pleased to bring Ms. JD readers another EXCLUSIVE benefit: Four Free Tickets Are Available To The Family Violence Appellate Clinic's…

Rank this Week: 417

the [non]billable hour

Covers client service, law office economics, marketing and the practice of law. By LexThink's Matt Homann.

http://www.nonbillablehour.com/

May 29
Clio Cloud (Un)Conference

Clio Cloud (Un)Conference

I’m excited to be partnering with Clio for their Cloud Conference in Chicago on September 23 & 24, 2013. The kind folks at Clio have given me an entire “UnConference” track to host/curate/play with, and I will…
Apr 25
A Manifesto Worth Investing In

A Manifesto Worth Investing In

I’m constantly running across great books written for non-legal audiences that contain amazing advice for lawyers. Blair Enns’ new book The Win Without Pitching Manifesto (which you can buy or read online for…
Apr 25
LexThink.1 Disruption Edition

LexThink.1 Disruption Edition

The 2013 Edition of LexThink.1 is in the books. We had another standing-room-only crowd who heard some great ideas about “disruption” in the legal industry. Thanks to JoAnna Forshee and Jobst Elster…

Rank this Week: 439

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

Jun 17
Crain's Chicago Profiles Leslie Bluhm '89

Crain's Chicago Profiles Leslie Bluhm '89

Original source: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130608/ISSUE09/306089977/leslie... From Crain's Chicago Business: Leslie Bluhm knows a lot of people. She runs a major Chicago nonprofit,…
Jun 14
President Obama Nominates James Cole '95 for General Counsel, Department of Education

President Obama Nominates James Cole '95 for General Counsel, Department of Education

Original source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/06/10/president-obama-an... From WhiteHouse.gov: Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following…
Jun 12
Richard Roddewig '74 Receives William S. Ballard Award for REal Estate Article

Richard Roddewig '74 Receives William S. Ballard Award for REal Estate Article

Original source: http://www.cre.org/newsroom/news_article.cfm?lid=2019 From CRE.org: Three executives from Clarion Associates, Inc., Chicago, a national land-use and real estate consulting firm,…

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JD Bliss Blog

For attorneys seeking career satisfaction, work/life balance and personal growth.

http://www.jdblissblog.com/

Jan 9
Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

In a recent blog post, startup guru Guy Kawasaki explained how to use LinkedIn to find a job (please also check out LinkedIn for Lawyers 101 for a short LinkedIn tutorial tailored to attorneys).
Dec 29
Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

Robert Sciglimpaglia's legal career came to an unexpected crossroads in May 2006. He could either continue practicing workers' compensation law full time, or accept a 13-day contract to perform as an extra in the Disney movie "Enchanted,"…
Nov 16
Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator

Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator

Career opportunities often fall into a lawyer's lap when he or she least expects it. The key is to seize the opportunity.

Rank this Week: 451

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: 466

Attorney at Work

Covers legal careers, client service, and marketing.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com/

Jun 18
Four Client Intake Mistakes to Avoid

Four Client Intake Mistakes to Avoid

A lot of law firms spend good money to generate leads through marketing, advertising, promotions and networking, in both online or offline venues. But most of that money is lost because of inconsistent and unsystematic intake when a lead…
Jun 17
Lawyer Marketing Begins at Home

Lawyer Marketing Begins at Home

Younger lawyers often wonder where to begin their marketing efforts. Without a notable track record of experience or expertise, and lacking contacts in a position to send business, the odds can seem insurmountable. If you are part of a firm,…
Jun 16
Profitable Law Office

Profitable Law Office

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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: 495

The Sociable Lawyer Blog

The Sociable Lawyer is both a series of local meet-ups in the physical world and an online resource for lawyers who want to network with other lawyers and learn the hottest practice management and marketing tools, tips and strategies. We're particularly excited about how attorneys are integrating emerging technologies into the everyday practice of law.

http://sociablelawyer.org/

Jun 13
3 Networking Tips for the Would-Be Rainmaker

3 Networking Tips for the Would-Be Rainmaker

Although tools like Twitter and LinkedIn provide excellent networking opportunities, many of the best networking opportunities still present themselves when you meet people face to face. I still regularly attend conferences, summits, and…
Jun 12
5 Ways a DOMA Repeal Means Big Change—and Not Just for Gay Couple

5 Ways a DOMA Repeal Means Big Change—and Not Just for Gay Couple

With the Supreme Court expected to rule any day on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex couples may—for the first time—qualify for the same federal benefits that heterosexual spouses enjoy. These benefits are significant:…
Jun 10
Scamming by Cramming: Is Your Cell Phone Safe?

Scamming by Cramming: Is Your Cell Phone Safe?

Guest contributor Athina K. Powers, a California attorney and certified fraud examiner, explains how easy it is to fall victim to scammers. Ms. Powers is a member of the Rocket Lawyer On Call® network. Cramming is not a new type of scheme…

Rank this Week: 529

The Greatest American Lawyer

Covers alternative billing, marketing, office space and small office technology.

http://greatestamericanlawyer.typepad.com/greatest_american_lawyer/

Mar 22
Newsletter Unsubscribe Friday

Newsletter Unsubscribe Friday

Most people don't really understand the CAN-SPAM Act or spam laws. As long as the header and other information is not misleading in the email, and you provide for an opt-out, you are likely not in violation of most spam...
Mar 5
One Lawyer’s Perspective: Getting organized in the morning

One Lawyer’s Perspective: Getting organized in the morning

There are so many ways to get organized. Software technology creates all sorts of lists, tasks, categories, tabs, flags, reminders…and on and on and on. But sometimes it is easy for a lawyer to get lost in all the various...
Mar 4
Blogging in One Hour for Lawyers by Ernie Svenson

Blogging in One Hour for Lawyers by Ernie Svenson

For someone that has been blogging actively since 2004 and driven more web content than probably any lawyer or law firm in the world, I love the following series of posts by Ernie the Attorney where some of the top...

Rank this Week: 534

Tillers on Evidence and Inference

The evidence blog of Professor Peter Tillers of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.

http://tillerstillers.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
The Reliability or Unreliability of Our Always-Constructed Memorie

The Reliability or Unreliability of Our Always-Constructed Memorie

It is generally believed -- and I believe -- that the mind does not work like a tape recorder and that memories are "constructed." Does it follow that all memories -- which are constructed, or assembled, by the mind -- are…
Jun 16
Conscious Memories Are Constructed

Conscious Memories Are Constructed

Christopher D. Frith, "Disorders of Conscious and Unconscious Mental Processes," in Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessel, Steven A. Siegelbaum & A. J. Hudspeth, eds., Principles of Neural Science 1373, 1383 (5th ed.,…
Jun 16
Vision and Inference

Vision and Inference

Charles D. Gilbert, "The Constructive Nature of Visual Processing," in Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessel, Steven A. Siegelbaum & A. J. Hudspeth, eds., Principles of Neural Science 556, 556-557 (5th ed.,…

Rank this Week: 575

DennisKennedy.blog

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

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

May 31
Summer Vacation Tech and Browser Apps: New Podcast

Summer Vacation Tech and Browser Apps: New Podcast

Let me recommend two new episodes of The Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast in which Tom and I take a look at how technology can enhance your summer vacation and discuss the “other apps” – browser extensions, apps and plugins.…
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…

Rank this Week: 577

Outside Counsel

Occasional notes on a glamor profession. By Bill Altreuter.

http://outsidethelaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
This is the sort of thing that makes Dick…

This is the sort of thing that makes Dick Cheney so adorable:"As revelations about the NSA continue to trickle out from the haul of secrets leaked by Edward Snowden, including unsurprising confirmation that the U.S. spies on frenemy nations…
Jun 17
Buffalo is "a marvelous environment for…

Buffalo is "a marvelous environment for coincidence."
Jun 16
This is great:ANY reasonable observer…

This is great:ANY reasonable observer might have thought Bill Millin was unarmed as he jumped off the landing ramp at Sword Beach, in Normandy, on June 6th 1944. Unlike his colleagues, the pale 21-year-old held no rifle in his hands. Of…

Rank this Week: 621

The Mac Lawyer

Covers legal technology with a focus on using Macs in the law office. By attorney Ben Stevens.

http://www.themaclawyer.com/

May 29
Review of the Lynktec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylu

Review of the Lynktec TruGlide Pro Precision Stylu

Lynktec was kind enough, once again, to provide us with one of their new products to test drive for our readers. The TruGlide Pro Precision Stylus is a new universal stylus for iPads, iPhones or any touchscreen device you may have. …
May 22
Siri vs. Google Now – Which Do You Prefer?

Siri vs. Google Now – Which Do You Prefer?

Which do you prefer – Apple iOS’s Siri or Google Now? My friend Jeff Richardson took an in-depth look at the two and discussed the pros and cons at iPhone J.D. I’m curious to hear which my readers prefer and why. Take a look…
May 6
Fonts for Lawyer

Fonts for Lawyer

About a year and half ago, I asked whether attorneys gave any thought as to why they use a particular font. After all, lawyers are hired to advocate their clients’ positions as effectively as possible. Fonts transmit the written word,…

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LawBiz Blog - Audio Podcasts

Law practice information and interviews with experts. Published by Ed Poll, principal of LawBiz Management.

http://www.lawbizblog.com/

Mar 31
Creating Exceptional Workplaces that Lead To Extraordinary Result

Creating Exceptional Workplaces that Lead To Extraordinary Result

Roberta Chinsky Matuson is the President of Human Resource Solutions and author of the new book, Suddenly in Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around (Nicholas Brealey, January 2011). Join Ed and Roberta as they explore how…
Mar 23
Technology: Is the bleeding edge needed to succeed?

Technology: Is the bleeding edge needed to succeed?

Jason Wisdom, of Wisdom Consulting, has been working with companies in the legal, financial, education and medical industries for 15 years, showing them how to leverage technology as a business, and bridging communication gaps between their…
Jan 6
Branding for Law Firm

Branding for Law Firm

This is the second Interview Ed has done with Erik Pelton. Erik is founder of Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC, a boutique trademark law firm in Falls Church, Virginia. Erik has been named a Top 10 trademark filer by NameProtect's…

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LawBiz Blog

Covers buying and selling a practice, law firm management and legal marketing. By Ed Poll.

http://www.lawbizblog.com/

Jun 13
LawBiz® Legal Pad: Training Your Partner

LawBiz&reg; Legal Pad: Training Your Partner

What is the communication between you and your partner?
Jun 13
LawBiz® Legal Pad: Training Your Partner

LawBiz® Legal Pad: Training Your Partner

What is the communication between you and your partner?
Jun 6
LawBiz® Legal Pad: Why Marketing Matters for Lawyers, Part 2

LawBiz® Legal Pad: Why Marketing Matters for Lawyers, Part 2

Ed shares some thoughts on electronic marketing and offers ideas on how traditional marketing can help you stand out in the crowd. -You are more likely to be remembered, thus contacted, if you reach people on a personal…

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the (new) legal writer

A collection of resources for lawyers, who write. By Raymond Ward.

http://raymondpward.typepad.com/newlegalwriter/

Jun 6
What can legal writers learn from “The Great Gatsby”?

What can legal writers learn from “The Great Gatsby”?

Frankly I don’t know. But Roy Peter Clark has an interesting analysis. Maybe the answer is to re-read it. And in 10 years, pick it up again and re-read it.
Jun 4
150 resources for writer

150 resources for writer

Here is a web page worth bookmarking: 150 Resources to Help You Write Better, Faster, and More Persuasively, brought to us by the Open Education Database. I haven’t had time to check out all the resources linked to, but at...
May 23
A clinic in vivid storytelling

A clinic in vivid storytelling

If you want a little lesson in livening up your stories, take a look at Roy Peter Clark’s analysis of a radio story by Wade Goodwyn, describing the monster tornado in Oklahoma.

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Transblawg

Weblog on German-English legal translation from Furth. By Margaret Marks.

http://www.margaret-marks.com/Transblawg/

Nov 23
Delia Venables on legal resources/Delia Venables: UK-Recht im Internet

Delia Venables on legal resources/Delia Venables: UK-Recht im Internet

Delia Venables, who I've recommended before, was one of the earliest sources of internet information on law in the UK. Her website on legal resources for the UK and Ireland would take a long time to click around. I usually look at the…
Nov 10
Economist on translation and the law

Economist on translation and the law

An article in The Economist on the growing demand for legal translation: Translating and the law. It envisages this as a good prospect for underworked lawyers:
Oct 26
English books/Englische Bücher

English books/Englische Bücher

This is what English-language books look like in Germany.

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Strategic Legal Technology

Covers the application of technology to law practice and law business. By Prism Legal Consulting.

http://www.prismlegal.com/wordpress/index.php

Jun 16
Recent News, an LPO Article, and 4 Video Interview

Recent News, an LPO Article, and 4 Video Interview

I am writing a round-up post to highlight recent news, a recent article I wrote about LPO, and four video interviews I conducted. The State of Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO). I wrote an article on the state of LPO, Client market…
Jun 9
Is E-Discovery Due Process Argument Just Predictive Coding in Hiding?

Is E-Discovery Due Process Argument Just Predictive Coding in Hiding?

Regular readers may realize I have written little about e-discovery recently: I lost interest in the predictive coding debates. Long ago I concluded that "smart" software, guided by discovery professionals, beats armies of lawyers conducting…
Jun 5
Legal Outsourcing Widely Accepted but Not All that Popular

Legal Outsourcing Widely Accepted but Not All that Popular

In a forthcoming article on legal process outsourcing, I conclude that LPO "is just one of many alternatives to large law firms... just a small part of a new legal landscape." Since I submitted it for publication, Altman Weil released its…

Rank this Week: 837

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/

Jun 14
Nicole Auerbach and lessons from a middle office with a view

Nicole Auerbach and lessons from a middle office with a view

My partner Nicole Auerbach, proud owner of a middle office, recounts the lessons learned when she voluntarily gave up her corner office, and also those from some other risks she’s taken along the way. This is her story, as…
May 31
Hugely successful GC on the role of Value Fees in highly successful law department

Hugely successful GC on the role of Value Fees in highly successful law department

With his permission, I want to share with you a note I received from Ken Grady, the former General Counsel of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. and architect of the astonishingly successful Wolverine law department and its accomplishments in recent…
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…

Rank this Week: 872

My Shingle

Covers client relations, ethics, malpractice, legal research, marketing and solo practice trends. By Carolyn Elefant.

http://www.myshingle.com/

Nov 27
Blawger Hall of Fame

Blawger Hall of Fame

What do you do with someone who’s blogged nearly a decade and been nominated for ABA Top 100 Blawg Contest for six years straight without ever coming remotely close to winning the category? Stick her along with nine other guys (and yes,…
Nov 26
Web’s Best Online Profiles…Or Pick Up Lines?

Web’s Best Online Profiles…Or Pick Up Lines?

Damian is the litigator God would have invented if He’d thought that at all a good idea. Chaz is the lawyer with the best name. Owen can tell you how it feels to fall off a cliff- because he’s done it. And don’t forget Kim, the…
Nov 20
What if solos were start ups?

What if solos were start ups?

In the nearly ten years that I’ve been blogging at MyShingle, solo and small firm practice has never really been what you’d call buzz-worthy. Sure, there was that time when the economy first tanked that suddenly solo was the new soho ,…

Rank this Week: 910

Fastcase Legal Research Blog

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

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

Jun 10
2013 Fastcase 50 nominations are open

2013 Fastcase 50 nominations are open

We’re looking for the law’s smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders – and we need your help! Go here to nominate a friend, a colleague, your personal hero, or even yourself for recognition in…
May 24
Memorial Day holiday

Memorial Day holiday

Fastcase customer support will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, May 28.
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.

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Leadership for Lawyers

Covers client service, creativity, leadership, marketing, operations and research. By Mark Beese.

http://leadershipforlawyers.typepad.com/leadership_for_lawyers/

Mar 23
Signs of the time

Signs of the time

A few interesting notes: The ACC GC Survey confirms that in-house legal departments continue to expand internally. 83% hired new lawyers when they needed staff. 64% created new positions last year. One GC I met last year said it is...
Mar 23
Building Insight

Building Insight

Great article on "Reading a Room" and building insight for leaders.
Mar 23
Growth is Dead e-book

Growth is Dead e-book

If you missed reading Bruce MacEwen's posts about the post-recession legal economy, you can either scroll through his blog or read it as an e-book (which is what I did, so I could read it on a plane on the...

Rank this Week: 956

Law Firm Risk Management

Discusses of compliance, conflicts, intake and other risk issues for law firm risk professionals.

http://www.lawfirmrisk.com/

Jun 11
Reminder: Toronto Risk Roundtable (June 19)

Reminder: Toronto Risk Roundtable (June 19)

Just a reminder that our upcoming Canada Risk Roundtable is set Wednesday, June 19th at the offices of Goodmans LLP. At this session, Malcolm Mercer (General Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault) and Simon Chester (Partner,…
Jun 11
More on Information Security -

More on Information Security -

Industry expert Jeffrey Brandt, a former AmLaw 100 CIO and CKO with 25+ years experience in these matters recently weighed in on current information risk trends with a two part piece: "Why Law Firm Security Makes Good Business Sense [part 1]…
Jun 10
Law Firm Information Security -- Bank of America is Serious, Scrutinizing (and Auditing)

Law Firm Information Security -- Bank of America is Serious, Scrutinizing (and Auditing)

Corporate Counsel shines a spotlight on information security, sharing highlights from its recent General Counsel Conference: "Outside Law Firm Cybersecurity Under Scrutiny" --"Bank of America Merrill Lynch is auditing the cybersecurity…

Rank this Week: 962

LLRX.com

Covers legal research and tech issues. By Sabrina Pacifici.

http://www.llrx.com

Jun 16
On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

On June 13, 2013 the Supreme Court issued its opinion in the much–awaited Myriad case, which challenged the validity of patents on isolated human genes. The Court held that the isolated genetic sequences claimed in Myriad’s…
Jun 5
OMB issues New Guidance for Meeting Attendance

OMB issues New Guidance for Meeting Attendance

Via the American Society of Access Professionals, of which he is President, attorney and FOIA expert Scott A. Hodes informs us about the new guidance to all federal agencies that acknowledges the need for federal employees to attend…
May 30
Job Swaps and Library Exchanges - 2013 update

Job Swaps and Library Exchanges - 2013 update

This guide by Katie Thomas completely updates her previous article from 2006, and focuses on resources that promote and disseminate information about international visits and exchanges for librarian around the world.

Rank this Week: 992

Small Business and Solo Law…

Small Business and Solo Law Practice Blog

Offers tips for running your own small business or solo law practice. By Victor Medina.

http://victormedina.typepad.com/lpmblog/

Sep 18
Clark Grading Grading Contractor

Clark Grading Grading Contractor

Clark Grading is a top quality Grading Contractor. Being in the business for over 30 years there experience will speak for them selves. Clark Grading as a Grading Contractor services the Inland Empire Grading, Grading Riverside, Grading…
Apr 29
MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 11 - "Bringin' the Funny Today"

MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 11 - "Bringin' the Funny Today"

MILO Chat Weekly - Episode 11 - "Bringin' the Funny Today" Regular crew: Ben Stevens, Finis Price, Victor Medina We ran a little long on this one, but we think it's entertaining. As usual, let us know what you think by clicking…
Mar 24
MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 10 - "I'm the Mac Lawyer, lowercase 't'"

MILO Chat Weekly - Ep. 10 - "I'm the Mac Lawyer, lowercase 't'"

MILO Chat Weekly - Episode 10 - "I'm the Mac Lawyer, lowercase 't'" Regular crew: Ben Stevens, Finis Price, Victor Medina The show is shorter in length, easier to digest. Let us know what you think by clicking email link below…

Rank this Week: 1021

Mass. LOMAP: Law Practice Advisor

Provides resources, tips, and substantive advice to attorneys, focused on those licensed in Massachusetts, to help establish and institutionalize professional office practices. By Director Rodney Dowell, and LPA Jared Correia, Esq.

http://masslomap.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Guest Post: I Love My MacBook; My iPhone? Not So Much

Guest Post: I Love My MacBook; My iPhone? Not So Much

We love guest posts here at the LOMAP Blog . . . mostly because it means that I don’t have to write something . . . So, keep ‘em comin’. We’re more than pleased, then, to relay the following post from Dylan…
Jun 7
Conquering Networking Jitter

Conquering Networking Jitter

While social networking sites are on the rise, they have not yet replaced good ‘ole fashion in-person networking. However, not many people would confess to “enjoying” in-person networking – especially as that single…
Jun 2
Nicheties: How to Select Your Practice Area

Nicheties: How to Select Your Practice Area

There’s certainly still a lot of apparent appeal to the general practice of law. I mean, if Abraham Lincoln did it, it can’t be half-bad, right? Well, you comb your hair, don’t you? Examine a picture of Abraham Lincoln…

Rank this Week: 1023

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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Law Practice Strategy

Discusses practice management solutions for solos and small firms.

http://lawpracticestrategy.com/

Apr 3
What’s New in Legal Technology, ABA Techshow 2013

What’s New in Legal Technology, ABA Techshow 2013

ABA TECHSHOW 2013 starts this week in Chicago, April 4-6, so for this ”Product Beat’ we have a preview of some wares being demonstrated in the exhibition hall. . .” Donna Seyle‘s insight: If you won’t get to…
Apr 3
The ReInvent Law Channel

The ReInvent Law Channel

Where The Revolution Will Be Televised! Donna Seyle‘s insight: Selected videos from ReinventLawSiliconValley are up and running! See on reinventlawchannel.com
Apr 2
Partnership: It’s Not Just Lawyering Anymore

Partnership: It’s Not Just Lawyering Anymore

When you’re an associate receiving positive feedback for your intelligence, diligence, and impeccable work product, it’s hard to fathom the need to start learning an entirely different set of skills for the later phases of your…

Rank this Week: 1053

Legal Andrew

Law practice and law school tips and information. From Andrew Flusche.

http://www.legalandrew.com

May 7
Avoid Losing your Health Insurance Coverage after Divorce

Avoid Losing your Health Insurance Coverage after Divorce

Guest post by Scott Morgan Going through a divorce can be a very traumatic experience. You feel like your world is collapsing, so it is hard to think clearly. It is important that you do not lose your health insurance coverage. You never know…
Dec 26
Why I Use Ruby as my Virtual Receptionist

Why I Use Ruby as my Virtual Receptionist

I’ve written about Ruby Receptionist quite a bit. They handle the overflow calls for my law firm. Some people might say that voicemail is good enough for their business. But here’s why I pay Ruby instead of letting calls go to voicemail:…
Oct 9
Lawyer Pokes the Bear Over Disclaimer

Lawyer Pokes the Bear Over Disclaimer

Richmond lawyer Horace Hunter is fighting the Virginia State Bar on the issue of website disclaimers. Unfortunately, I’ll bet he’s going to lose. (Thanks to Carolyn Elefant for pointing the story out!) According to a Washington Post…

Rank this Week: 1060

Virtual Law Practice

Discusses practicing law in a web-based virtual law office (vlo). By Stephanie Kimbro.

http://virtuallawpractice.org

Jun 14
Video: ReInvent Law Presentation

Video: ReInvent Law Presentation

This is the video of my "ignite-style" presentation at the ReInvent Law Conference in Silicon Valley a couple months ago. I'm speaking at a super fast pace about branded networks, lawyer advertising, and online delivery of legal services.
Jun 12
Writing, Writing and More Writing

Writing, Writing and More Writing

A few articles to note: •A Symposium on Justice, Lawyering and Legal Education in the Digital Age will be held by Chicago-Kent College of Law this week in conjunction with the CALI's 2013 Conference for Law School Computing. Richard…
Jun 10
Online Legal Marketplace Book Release

Online Legal Marketplace Book Release

My new book about the online legal marketplace, Consumer Law Revolution, was released today from the publisher and pre-orders should be shipping this week. I'm excited to share this book with the legal profession. It dives into an area that…

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