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Larry Bodine LawMarketing Blog

Covers law firm marketing, including advertising, blogging and sales. By Larry Bodine.

http://blog.larrybodine.com/

May 22
The Results are in: Majority of Consumers Use Social Media When Searching for Attorney

The Results are in: Majority of Consumers Use Social Media When Searching for Attorney

The Rainmaker Institute recently commissioned a survey by The Research Intelligence Group to find out how consumers use social media in their search for an attorney. Read about the details of the survey at Survey Says Majority of Consumers…
May 16
Enjoy the Benefits of Your AV Rating

Enjoy the Benefits of Your AV Rating

Today's post is part of an article written by Philip Livingston, CEO of Marketing and Business Solutions at LexisNexis. He explains the importance of achieving an AV Preeminent® rating. Each year thousands of…
May 15
Webinar Today: Using Blogging and Legal Advice Forums to Engage Prospect

Webinar Today: Using Blogging and Legal Advice Forums to Engage Prospect

Click here to Register Date and time: Today, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:30 pm EDT Duration: 1 hour Description: With 76% of consumers seeking an…

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Robert Ambrogi's LawSites

Tracking new and intriguing Web sites for the legal profession.

http://www.legaline.com/lawsites.html

May 22
Law Ratchet Debuts: Like Google Reader for Legal New

Law Ratchet Debuts: Like Google Reader for Legal New

With Google Reader set to shut down on July 1, many of us have been scrambling to find a substitute way to keep up with news and blogs. Yesterday, a new aggregation tool was launched, Law Ratchet, designed to enable legal professionals to…
May 21
Clio to Host Cloud Conference in Chicago in September

Clio to Host Cloud Conference in Chicago in September

Clio, the cloud-based legal practice management platform, announced today that it will host the inaugural Clio Cloud Conference Sept. 23 and 24 in Chicago. I am proud to have been invited to speak at the conference, which will feature various…
May 20
On Lawyer2Lawyer: Private Prisons and Prisoners’ Right

On Lawyer2Lawyer: Private Prisons and Prisoners’ Right

This week on our legal-affairs podcast Lawyer2Lawyer, we look at the debate over the growing use of private prisons. Joining us to discuss the issue are Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…

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Cordell Parvin Blog

Covers career development, client development, and lawyer marketing.

http://www.cordellblog.com

May 22
Here are 5 Quick Client Development Tip

Here are 5 Quick Client Development Tip

If you want to start building a reputation and building relationships with clients focus on five important points: Client development is about building high trust relationships, serving and caring. You will not develop client…
May 21
What client development skills should you teach associates and young partners?

What client development skills should you teach associates and young partners?

I know. I hear it all the time. When law firms cut costs, training is the first thing that is cut. I also know that many, many law firms do not see value in associates and junior partners raising their ability to attract, retain and expand…
May 20
Client Development Tip: Practice doing what is less comfortable

Client Development Tip: Practice doing what is less comfortable

Are you staying inside your comfort zone? I hope not. I recently read a Seth Godin quote: Discomfort brings engagement and change. Discomfort means you’re doing something that others were unlikely to do, because they’re hiding out…

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Attorney at Work

Covers legal careers, client service, and marketing.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com/

May 22
Passive Practice Management Sinking Your Law Firm?

Passive Practice Management Sinking Your Law Firm?

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

The Enterprising Lawyer: Walter Sargent

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

Thought Leadership for Lawyers: Hit the Mark

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

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Authentic Law Marketing Blog

By Ferris Consulting.

http://www.authenticlawmarketing.com

May 22
Take Charge of Your Law Practice Brand

Take Charge of Your Law Practice Brand

A challenge many lawyers face is finding the balance between client work and growing a legal practice. How do you find the time to do both effectively? One solution is to focus on attracting better clients, not just "more" clients. This…
Feb 19
Qualities of Successful Collaborative Law Professional

Qualities of Successful Collaborative Law Professional

The most frequent question I am asked is how do I get more collaborative cases? Why are some Collaborative Law professionals attracting more collaborative cases than others? What are the qualities of a successful collaborative professional? I…
Jul 18
Why Your Online Lawyer Bio Matters?

Why Your Online Lawyer Bio Matters?

Sometimes it is the little things that can make a big difference in growing a law practice. Often, lawyers will avoid marketing because it will take too much time or it is an activity outside of their comfort zone.

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Rainmaker Lawyer Blog

Covers business strategy for law firms, legal marketing, attorney business development, law firm marketing plans, and work/life balance for attorneys. By David Lorenzo.

http://www.rainmakerlawyer.com/site/index/

May 22
Marketing for Lawyers With The SuccessMax ® Marketing System

Marketing for Lawyers With The SuccessMax ® Marketing System

This article is a special opportunity for you. Today I am going to introduce you to the marketing system I share with my private clients and strategic advisory groups. Listen to the podcast on the player below and take careful…
May 21
How to Organize Content on Your Blog:  Watch the Late Show

How to Organize Content on Your Blog:&nbsp; Watch the Late Show

This week we are discussing the best way to use a blog as a marketing tool for attorneys. Yesterday we discussed how to add a blog to your law firm marketing plan. Today I’m going to share a guide to formatting your…
May 20
How To Add A Blog To Your Law Firm Marketing Plan

How To Add A Blog To Your Law Firm Marketing Plan

As we have often discussed, frequently updated website content is a valuable marketing tool. One of the best ways to organize and disseminate high quality educational information, on line, is by blogging. In the past few days, we have…

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Legal Business Development

Trends and techniques. By Jim Hassett.

http://adverselling.typepad.com/how_law_firms_sell/

May 21
How to track legal work that is out of scope

How to track legal work that is out of scope

A few months ago, during a routine review call in our LPM coaching program at Bilzin Sumberg, Executive Director Michelle Weber mentioned that her firm was beginning to require lawyers to systematically track work that fell outside the scope…
May 19
Today’s publication of the third edition of the LPM Quick Reference Guide

Today’s publication of the third edition of the LPM Quick Reference Guide

The first two editions of my Legal Project Management Quick Reference Guide were purchased by firms with over 85,000 lawyers. Today we are publishing the third edition, which adds over 100 pages of new tools and templates that law firms...
May 14
Sample assumptions for defining scope (Part 2 of 2)

Sample assumptions for defining scope (Part 2 of 2)

This post was adapted from the new Third Edition of the Legal Project Management Quick Reference Guide. It was written by Steve Barrett, Mike Egnatchik, and Jim Hassett. Scope assumptions Based on the attached breakdown of work, we will…

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beSpacific

Features law, marketing, Internet legal resources and technology news. By Sabrina I. Pacifici.

http://www.bespacific.com/

May 21
Directory of Oversight Agencie

Directory of Oversight Agencie

Association of Inspectors General - John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Directory of Oversight Agencies...
May 21
FTC Releases Reports on 2011 Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and Promotion

FTC Releases Reports on 2011 Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and Promotion

News release: "The amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion by the largest cigarette companies in the United States rose...
May 21
Oklahoma Tornadoes - Disaster Assistance and How You Can Help

Oklahoma Tornadoes - Disaster Assistance and How You Can Help

"The following resources are available to people who were impacted by the Oklahoma tornadoes: Apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov...

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Integrity Marketing

Marketing advice for law firms. From Jennifer Campbell of Integrity Marketing Solutions (IMS).

http://integritymarketing.typepad.com/ims/

May 21
When Should You Review Your Facebook Security Settings?

When Should You Review Your Facebook Security Settings?

Anytime Facebook goes through an update you should review your security settings. Here's a funny, but informative, video to help you understand what happens when Facebook switches things up on you. Next Monday (May 27) is Memorial Day. Our…
May 16
Adding “Call to Action” to Your Social Media Post

Adding “Call to Action” to Your Social Media Post

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase thrown around before: Call to Action. Have you ever thought of what it means?
May 15
Estate Planning -- Making it Relevant for Client

Estate Planning -- Making it Relevant for Client

One of the biggest challenges of marketing estate planning services is breaking through the routines of people's daily lives with relevant, compelling messages. No one likes to talk about death, disability or taxes. So, how do you reach…

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The Rainmaker Blog

Covers law firm marketing and business development strategies. Published by the Rainmaker Institute.

http://www.therainmakerblog.com/

May 21
86 Enlightening Charts from HubSpot's 2013 State of Inbound Marketing Report [SlideShare]

86 Enlightening Charts from HubSpot's 2013 State of Inbound Marketing Report [SlideShare]

HubSpot surveyed more than 3,300 marketers around the world for its 2013 State of Inbound Marketing Report and is sharing its data via 86 illuminating charts in the special SlideShare presentation below. Tip of the hat to HubSpot, one of…
May 20
5 Steps to Make Your Law Firm Unforgettable

5 Steps to Make Your Law Firm Unforgettable

No one likes to be forgotten, but how many law firms can say they are top-of-mind when prospects need a lawyer? Here are 5 steps you can take to own that important piece of mindful real estate: 1. Focus on the question that every client…
May 19
How Social Media Figures Into Consumer Search for a Lawyer [INFOGRAPHIC]

How Social Media Figures Into Consumer Search for a Lawyer [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Rainmaker Institute recently commissioned a survey by The Research Intelligence Group to find out how consumers use social media in their search for an attorney. I blogged about the details of the survey on Friday at Survey Says…

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The Attorney Marketing Center

Covers marketing, productivity, personal development, and wealth creation.

http://www.attorneymarketing.com

May 21
Yahoo buys Tumblr, promises “not to screw it up”

Yahoo buys Tumblr, promises “not to screw it up”

So Yahoo buys Tumblr, the micro blogging platform for 1.1 billion and then announce that they “promise not to screw it up“. That’s inspiring, isn’t it? It says, “yeah, we know we’ve messed up before,…
May 17
What to do when your clients don’t follow your advice

What to do when your clients don’t follow your advice

A few months ago, I did a “one time” consultation with the partners in a law firm. They asked questions about getting traffic to their website and signing up more clients. I looked at their site and told them what I recommended.…
May 16
What does your law firm voicemail message say about you?

What does your law firm voicemail message say about you?

When someone gets your law firm voicemail, what they hear (or don’t hear) can be the difference between them leaving a message and dialing the next attorney on the list. First impressions are sometimes last impressions. I returned a…

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Technology & Marketing Law…

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Covers Internet, technology and online marketing legal issues. Published by Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Eric Goldman.

http://blog.ericgoldman.org/

May 21
Google Crushes Home Decor Center’s Trademark Challenge to AdWord

Google Crushes Home Decor Center’s Trademark Challenge to AdWord

By Eric Goldman Home Decor Center, Inc. v. Google, Inc., 2:12-cv-05706-GW-SH (C.D. Cal. May 9, 2013) Home Decor Center sued...
May 20
Suing Over Keyword Advertising Is A Bad Business Decision For Trademark Owners--General Steel v. Chumley (Forbes Cross-Post)

Suing Over Keyword Advertising Is A Bad Business Decision For Trademark Owners--General Steel v. Chumley (Forbes Cross-Post)

By Eric Goldman General Steel Domestic Sales, LLC v. Chumley, 2013 WL 1900562 (D. Colo. May 7, 2013) Trademark owners...
May 17
Judge’s Facebook Friendship With Victim’s Parent Does not Taint Proceeding -- Youkers v. Texa

Judge’s Facebook Friendship With Victim’s Parent Does not Taint Proceeding -- Youkers v. Texa

[Post by Venkat Balasubramani] Youkers v . Texas, No. 05-11-01407-CR (Tx. Ct. App. May 15, 2013) [pdf] Youkers was convicted...

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Lawyerist

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

http://lawyerist.com

May 21
Nominate the Best Law Firm Websites (2013 Edition) [UPDATED]

Nominate the Best Law Firm Websites (2013 Edition) [UPDATED]

It’s time for our 4th annual Best Law Firm Websites. (Here are the results from 2010, 2011, and 2012.) Nominate your picks for best website right here, in the comments. All we need is a link to the website, although you’re welcome…
May 21
A New Laywer’s Guide to Teaching a CLE

A New Laywer’s Guide to Teaching a CLE

I’m teaching a CLE with a colleague today, and I’m excited about both the topic and the presentation. Teaching a CLE, however, can be a lot of work. I have heard more senior attorneys wonder if the non-billable work…
May 21
The Best Advice Can Be To Ignore Other

The Best Advice Can Be To Ignore Other

Last week I dispelled some prevalent myths about solo attorneys. Here’s another myth worth examining: young lawyers should take every piece of advice and immediately act on it. Seeking input from other attorneys is a good idea. But…

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Lawyers Get Social

Covers trends and ethical issues for lawyers engaging in social networking. By Randy Wilson.

http://lawyersgetsocial.com/

May 21
How Important Are Those ‘AV’ Ratings?

How Important Are Those ‘AV’ Ratings?

Here is a post from Martindale Hubbell talking about the importance of the “AV” rating. What they don’t talk about is who really understand their value? In the pre-Internet days, attorneys had access to the…
May 17
Tip of the Week: Try that New Device!

Tip of the Week: Try that New Device!

This post makes an important point, “ignore technology advances at your peril.” Recently, my laptop died and I had to learn Windows 8. I was not happy about learning an entirely new paradigm for managing my computer…
May 16
More Good News with WordPre

More Good News with WordPre

Widgets allow the website owner to easily add new functionality to their website. Many widgets allow you to provide customizable content, social media functionality like a Twitter feed, stream in headlines or place a logo in sidebar of…

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Covers knowledge management, internet marketing and library sciences. By Greg Lambert, Lisa Salazar and Toby Brown.

http://www.geeklawblog.com/

May 21
Social Media & The Strange Combination of Empowerment and Helplessness During a Tragedy

Social Media & The Strange Combination of Empowerment and Helplessness During a Tragedy

As I was riding back from Austin, Texas yesterday afternoon, looking out the windows at the remains of the Bastrop fire from two years ago, I got the first news of the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma. It brought back the thoughts of me…
May 21
THE Knowledge System

THE Knowledge System

By Jon Pallbo (Jon.Pallbo@gmail.com) (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsI recently watched a TED talk by Michael Idinopulos, called Mr. Manager, tear down these (digital) walls! It's a great talk and is well…
May 14
Bloomberg, Terminals, Reporting, Intelligence, and Ethic

Bloomberg, Terminals, Reporting, Intelligence, and Ethic

One of the very first things you hear when you attend a Competitive Intelligence (CI) seminar is that CI is the ethical gathering of intelligence. The reason that ethics is stressed so highly when discussion CI, is that if your CI…

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CaseDetails.com - SEO for Law…

CaseDetails.com - SEO for Law Firms

Covers search engine marketing ideas for lawyers. By Clay Cazier.

http://www.casedetails.com

May 21
The Role of Google Analytics in Online Statistic

The Role of Google Analytics in Online Statistic

Google Analytics has no doubt become one of the most powerful tools in the world of online statistics. Unlike many of the other online tracking tools available, Google's suite of programs offers comprehensive statistical measurement in a wide…
May 20
LinkedIn Ads and Law Firm

LinkedIn Ads and Law Firm

Late in 2012, LinkedIn released its LinkedIn Ads feature for small business owners wishing to advertise to other professionals. LinkedIn is a great place for lawyers and law firm marketers to offer their services to high-value clients. There…
May 17
Authorship on Bing

Authorship on Bing

One of the big ideas being discussed and implemented in the world of search engines is the notion of authorship. Specifically, how can authors be rewarded for their experience and knowledge through the search algorithms? [...]

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In Black And White

Provides strategies for growing your legal practice. By Paula Black.

http://www.inblackandwhiteblog.com

May 21
Legal Business Development: 8 Ways to Turbo Charge Your Productivity

Legal Business Development: 8 Ways to Turbo Charge Your Productivity

I don’t know a lawyer that isn’t trying to squeeze more out of every single day… maximum productivity. We would all like to find a silver bullet… the answer to the demanding obligations we have in our lives. Jeff…
May 16
Legal Business Development: Your Firm Culture Can Make All The Difference

Legal Business Development: Your Firm Culture Can Make All The Difference

Firm culture… It can foster business development or it can thwart it. Consider all the different aspects of your firm that your culture influences. Jeff Haden, contributor to Inc. Magazine, highlights Dharmesh Shah, the co-founder and…
May 14
Legal Business Development: Is It Time To Shake Things Up?

Legal Business Development: Is It Time To Shake Things Up?

The legal profession is evolving… are you? Granted change is tough. But the longer you put it off, the farther behind you fall, and the harder it is to get started. So, make the choice… take the first step! Harvard Business…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riliance Sign Up 700th Law Firm

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

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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/

May 20
Phishing, Vishing & Smishing | How to Avoid These Common Scam

Phishing, Vishing & Smishing | How to Avoid These Common Scam

This is the first part of a series by guest contributor Athina K. Powers, a California attorney and certified fraud examiner, explaining fraud scams and how to avoid them. Ms. Powers specializes in fraud, business law and international law.…
May 16
9 Tips for Drafting a Clear-Cut Contract

9 Tips for Drafting a Clear-Cut Contract

Many lawyers define themselves as being involved in either litigation or transactional law. In fact, I do this myself. And for many, the distinction may be somewhat warranted. But if you’re a solo practitioner or small-firm attorney,…
May 13
Pandas, Pies & Promotions | Mission Pony Tries a New Gait

Pandas, Pies & Promotions | Mission Pony Tries a New Gait

April Ellis is a medical social worker turned urban cowgirl. Like other California entrepreneurs, she started out puttering in her garage, inventing a motorized pony to enter into a neighborhood event. Her zero-emission mount—built on…

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American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/blog/

May 20
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

The new film The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enduring 1925 novel, provides an opportunity to ponder estate planning lessons through the author’s own life story. In his 1926 short story The Rich Boy, Fitzgerald…
May 17
Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a premier membership organization providing legal education and business support for attorneys nationwide, celebrates 20 years of revolutionizing the practice of law. The Academy’s…
May 15
Heir of Last Resort

Heir of Last Resort

If a client dies without leaving a Will or Trust or other instructions regarding their assets, the assets pass via intestacy. Intestacy, essentially, is the default Will for each person dying a resident of that particular state. Every state…

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Justia Law, Technology & Legal…

Justia Law, Technology & Legal Marketing Blog

Covers legal research tools, notable websites and blogs, web site design, search engine optimization and marketing for law firms.

http://onward.justia.com/

May 17
You Reap What You Patent – Justia Weekly Writers’ Pick

You Reap What You Patent – Justia Weekly Writers’ Pick

Bowman v. Monsanto, United States Supreme Court (5/13/13) Agriculture Law, Patents Monsanto invented and patented Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration that allows them to survive exposure to the herbicide…
May 15
Four States and D.C. Take Action On Transgender Inclusive Health Insurance

Four States and D.C. Take Action On Transgender Inclusive Health Insurance

This year has seen some definitive advances in how certain states address the issue of insurance discrimination against transgender people. California, Colorado, Oregon, and Vermont, as well as the District of Columbia, have issued…
May 13
Justia Writers’ Round Up – Supreme Court Opinions Issued May 13, 2013

Justia Writers’ Round Up – Supreme Court Opinions Issued May 13, 2013

Sign Up to Receive FREE Supreme Court Summaries by Email Bowman v. Monsanto Co. Agriculture Law, Patents Monsanto invented and patented Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration that allows them to survive exposure to…

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SpeakOut at PaperStreet Web Design

Web Design Articles, News, and More

http://www.paperstreet.com/blog

May 17
Washington D.C. Whistleblower Firm – Tycko & Zavareei LLP

Washington D.C. Whistleblower Firm – Tycko & Zavareei LLP

Tycko & Zavareei LLP, a Washington D.C. whistleblower firm, has launched a website. In recent years, the laws of the United States have undergone a whistleblower revolution. Federal and state governments now offer substantial monetary…
May 14
Livingstone Business Litigation – Finestein & Malloy, L.L.C.

Livingstone Business Litigation – Finestein & Malloy, L.L.C.

Finestein & Malloy, L.L.C., a Livingstone, New Jersey business litigation law firm, has launched an Essentials website. Finestein & Malloy, L.L.C. is a full-service law firm that delivers high-quality, client-sensitive representation…
May 13
Websites and your Law Firm’s Web Presence

Websites and your Law Firm’s Web Presence

How and Why to market your law firm practice online. Categories: Web Site DesignThe post Websites and your Law Firm’s Web Presence appeared first on PaperStreet

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JDBlogger

Covers legal marketing. By John Skiba.

http://jdblogger.com

May 16
JDB 023: Taking it to the Next Level – Interview with The Podcast Answerman Cliff Ravenscraft

JDB 023: Taking it to the Next Level – Interview with The Podcast Answerman Cliff Ravenscraft

Today’s special guest on the JDBlogger Podcast is the Podcast Answerman himself, Cliff Ravenscraft. Cliff is a prolific podcaster having released more than 3,000 podcast episodes and is widely considered the authority on…
May 8
JDB 022: Don’t Fear the Podcast – Tips for Starting a Legal Podcast with Chelsea Callanan

JDB 022: Don’t Fear the Podcast – Tips for Starting a Legal Podcast with Chelsea Callanan

In this week’s JDBlogger Podcast episode I interview Chelsea Callanan. Chelsea is a practicing lawyer, blogger, and career coach – she founded her company Happy Go Legal, to provide resources and education to the new…
May 6
How creating a website forces you to focus on your business goal

How creating a website forces you to focus on your business goal

This is a guest post by Cynthia LaLuna, Creative Director of Rowboat Media. So you know you need a website, or that the old one you have isn’t serving you well. Sometimes, if you’re an established business with a certain type…

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Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

Covers legal marketing, risk management, client service and social media. By Lindsay Griffiths.

http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

May 16
Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: They Think I'm a Pest

Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: They Think I'm a Pest

Tonight, we kicked off the ILN's 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting with our welcome reception and dinner! We've been busily preparing for the conference, so today, I've got a great rainmaking recommendation from expert, Jaimie Field! *** The…
May 10
Week of May 6, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

Week of May 6, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

With less than a week to go until the ILN's 25th Anniversary Meeting, things are very busy here at the ILN! So just a quick roundup for you today - happy reading! Can you challenge a Will based on a broken promise? from Clark Wilson …
May 8
Networking Tips for Lawyer

Networking Tips for Lawyer

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with a Canadian reporter who is doing a series of stories about the importance of networking for lawyers. She wanted to get my thoughts based on my eight and a half years of networking…

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Legal Internet Marketing Blog

Covers client development, SEO and legal marketing. By SLS Consulting

http://www.legalinternetmarketingblog.com/

May 16
Even Google+ Needs a Redesign

Even Google+ Needs a Redesign

If you’re in the Internet marketing business or run your own company’s online campaign, you’ve probably heard about the 6th annual Google I/O conference in San Francisco that began yesterday and will last until May 17.…
May 15
Hit by a Google Panda Update and Don’t Know Why? The Answer Might be in Your Content

Hit by a Google Panda Update and Don’t Know Why? The Answer Might be in Your Content

Contrary to what you might think, Google’s ultimate goal isn’t to sabotage your website’s search engine rankings. What makes Google the powerhouse that it is rests in its desire for webmasters to create the best user…
May 13
6 Tips on How to Blog When There’s No Time

6 Tips on How to Blog When There’s No Time

Whether you’re a lawyer, mom, or SEO, or all of the above!, we all face the same problem – we have no time. Or at least, this is how most of us see it. If you love doing something, shouldn’t you make the time for it? I…

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Legal Ease Blog

Covers clients development and law practice management. By Allison Shields.

http://legalease.blogs.com/legal_ease_blog/

May 15
Things I Carry - My Own List

Things I Carry - My Own List

About a month ago, I did a post inspired by the LinkedIn thought leaders' series, "Things I Carry." My post was entitled, "What Things Do Lawyers Carry," and I was hoping to get some comments or responses from lawyers so...
May 8
Buyer's Guide to Legal Billing Software

Buyer's Guide to Legal Billing Software

Billing. It's probably the most hated word in any lawyer's vocabulary. But it's a necessary evil. Even small practices need to keep up with their billing and collections, particularly when times are hard. Luckily, there are lots of software…
May 2
How to Motivate Employee

How to Motivate Employee

I've written about how to motivate employees before. Usually, the subject comes up when I hear complaints from law firm partners or managers about why their employees (whether lawyers or staff) aren't performing the way the firm expects them…

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Social Media Marketing For Law…

Social Media Marketing For Law Firms

Shows lawyers how to use social media as part of their authority marketing and development campaigns. By Eria Odhuba.

http://socialmediamarketingforlawfirms.com/

May 13
Why Customer Feedback Has To Be At The Centre Of Your Legal Services Business Strategy

Why Customer Feedback Has To Be At The Centre Of Your Legal Services Business Strategy

If you are a lawyer, how many times have you been surprised by the loss of a client that you thought was happy with what you delivered? When this happened, did you challenge the assumptions you had about how great you thought your…
Feb 18
Why Law Firm Partners Need To Stop Pushing Marketing & Business Development Down Their Priority List

Why Law Firm Partners Need To Stop Pushing Marketing & Business Development Down Their Priority List

If you follow some of the law firm-focused discussion groups on LinkedIn, you’ll inevitably read some that moan about the low priority given to marketing and business development in many law firms. I have mentioned before that one of…
Dec 11
Why Law Firms Need To Create Different Offers For Evolving Buyer Cycle

Why Law Firms Need To Create Different Offers For Evolving Buyer Cycle

One of the problems you may face as a lawyer is getting prospects to eliminate all other options available and select you to provide the legal services they are looking for. Given this pressure, you may be tempted to try and get an immediate…

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Raising the Bar Blog

Covers business development and rainmaking. By Robin Hensley.

http://www.theraisingthebarblog.com

May 7
Do Your Clients Know, Like and Trust You?

Do Your Clients Know, Like and Trust You?

Communication is at the heart of good relationships. And, it is good relationships that are at the heart of a healthy practice. Communication therefore is an essential element in building and maintaining strong relationships with your…
Apr 16
Administrative Professionals Day is April 24th. What's Your Plan?

Administrative Professionals Day is April 24th. What's Your Plan?

Administrative Professionals Week is April 21 - 27. Every year at about this time, I let you know that Administrative Professionals Day is approaching so you can take time to plan a memorable day for the people on your staff that make your…
Mar 26
Fire Prospects Before You Have To Fire Them As Client

Fire Prospects Before You Have To Fire Them As Client

If you know who your ideal client is, do you know who it isn't? Even if prospects are thin, it still doesn't make sense to take on the wrong ones. Recognize the early warning signs to save yourself the pain and angst of letting the…

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LawyerSuccess.com Blog

Provides law firm marketing tips, articles and news.

http://www.lawyersuccess.com/blog

May 6
Hello world!

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
May 3
Law Firm Website Strategic Planning

Law Firm Website Strategic Planning

Lawyer website design is much like legal case strategy. In litigating a case, a lawyer puts-on his (or her) best evidence for the trier-of-fact. The lawyer strategically decides which motions to file, the scope of discovery, who to call as a…
May 3
Legal Websites – Online and Saving Time

Legal Websites – Online and Saving Time

The practice of law and maintaining a legal office is plenty to keep any lawyer busy without adding a lawyer website to the load. Right? Actually, a lawyer website is intended to make your life easier, not invoke the “all work and no…

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Law Firm Transitions

Covers business development, knowledge management, alternative billing arrangements, technology and marketing. By Debra Baker.

http://www.lawfirmtransitions.com/

May 2
How to stop competing on price

How to stop competing on price

The pressure to discount rates has never been greater. Yet studies of complex sales like legal show that less than 10 percent of decisions are based on the value-to-price ratio: So why has price become the cornerstone of so many conversations…
Mar 14
Transforming Practice

Transforming Practice

The career path for attorneys has never been more challenging. While lawyer job dissatisfaction is nothing new, rapid changes in the legal industry create uncertainties for attorneys who plan to practice law for another decade or longer.…
Mar 5
Plan Now for the Next Economic Slowdown

Plan Now for the Next Economic Slowdown

I participated in the Vistage All-City event in San Diego last week where Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics spoke about how to stay ahead of the curve in light of the economic forecast for 2014 and beyond. His view: The long-term economic…

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Social Media, Esq.

Covers social media for legal professionals. By Tyson B. Snow.

http://www.socialmediaesq.com/

May 2
More News on Facebook Firing

More News on Facebook Firing

More NLRB / Facebook firing cases // NLRB Looks At Retaliatory Firings Based On Facebook Posts - http://t.co/3kbxcS3MYG 2013/05/01 14:15:18 via TweetDeck Tyson Snow tysonESQThe post More News on Facebook Firings appeared first on Social…
Mar 9
Judge’s Use of Electronic Social Networking Media

Judge’s Use of Electronic Social Networking Media

Judge’s Use of Electronic Social Networking Media – ABA Formal Opinion 462: “A judge may participate in electronic social networking, but as with all social relationships and contacts, a judge must comply with relevant…
Feb 5
How to Be an Effective Tweeter: A Twitter Checklist

How to Be an Effective Tweeter: A Twitter Checklist

For those of you who don’t read Legal Productivity, what is wrong with you? It is a great blog with great information. A recent post caught my attention: Effective Tweeting: A Twitter Checklist. I suggest you go read the whole…

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Rainmaking Club: Law Firm…

Rainmaking Club: Law Firm Marketing & Litigation Support Marketing

Features business development, rainmaking and law firm marketing techniques. By Margaret Grisdela.

http://www.rainmakingclub.com/

May 1
New Florida Bar Attorney Advertising Rules Take Effect May 1

New Florida Bar Attorney Advertising Rules Take Effect May 1

Ads for Florida attorneys may now contain testimonials and statements of past results that are objectively verifiable, according to new rules that went into effect today.All forms of advertising are now covered by the updated rules, which…
Mar 11
Fannie & Freddie Panel Counsel Rules Changing

Fannie & Freddie Panel Counsel Rules Changing

Effective 6/1/13, new referrals for Freddie Mac Default Legal Matters (and also Fannie Mae cases) must be sent to law firms selected and approved by Servicers. The two agencies appear to be on parallel paths in these initiatives, under…
Mar 8
Four Tips for Law Firm Marketing Succe

Four Tips for Law Firm Marketing Succe

Law firm marketing communications that are clear, concise, consistent, and constant have the best chance for successful revenue generation.Yesterday I was speaking with a marketing professional who spent several years in communications and…

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Golden Practices

Covers communications, firm branding, firm leadership, firm operations, legal industry trends, marketing and strategic planning. By Michelle Golden.

http://goldenmarketing.typepad.com/weblog/

May 1
Women and Work; Where We've Been, Where We Are

Women and Work; Where We've Been, Where We Are

So much chatter about why the percent of women on the earth isn't the same as the percent of women in this business or that industry or the boardroom down the hall. Reach back and...
Apr 1
Set People Up For Success. Be a Bob.

Set People Up For Success. Be a Bob.

Setting people up for success is something of an art. Bob had it down pat; he was the consummate professional. He’s retired now, but his reputation of wisdom and effectiveness was earned over decades of...
Mar 8
Guilt. Honesty. Starting over.

Guilt. Honesty. Starting over.

I don't post here often enough. I know that. I'm lucky that I started my blog so long ago (has it really been 8 years?) that it was fairly "established" before a gazillion blogs populated...

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Law Firm Web Strategy

Covers online law firm business development, including profile building, branding and law firm SEO. By Steve Matthews.

http://www.stemlegal.com/strategyblog

May 1
Stem Client Roundup for April 2013

Stem Client Roundup for April 2013

April has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and this month there’s no shortage of news to share. Here’s a peek at what our clients have been up to over the last few weeks: Okanagan law…
Apr 25
9 Steps to a Presentation That Won’t Leave Your Audience Hating You

9 Steps to a Presentation That Won’t Leave Your Audience Hating You

Lawyers love the written word. When you talk to a lawyer about “content marketing,” he or she automatically shifts into thinking about articles, newsletters, blog posts, and other written forms of communication. But there’s…
Apr 18
Building a Law Firm Publishing Culture [Slide Deck] #LHLM

Building a Law Firm Publishing Culture [Slide Deck] #LHLM

A big thank-you to everyone who attended my webinar today for the Lunch Hour Legal Marketing series. Also, a special shout out to the three principals, Jared Correia, Catherine Sanders Reach and Erik Mazzone. I really…

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Marketing Attorney Blog

Covers law marketing and business development. By Micah Buchdahl.

http://www.marketingattorney.com/

May 1
May Day! New Advertising Rules in Florida Kick in Today

May Day! New Advertising Rules in Florida Kick in Today

After more than five years of deliberation and challenges such as Harrell v. Florida Bar, the Supreme Court of Florida's new advertising rules take effect today, May 1, 2013. While Florida remains a "sticky state" when it comes to advertising…
Apr 29
Texting for Clients - Ohio rules in with a "yes, but..."

Texting for Clients - Ohio rules in with a "yes, but..."

Earlier this month, the Ohio Supreme Court's ethics board ruled on the issue of lawyers soliciting clients by text message. Before you get all excited about sending out that next text to a prospective client, you'd better familiarize with the…
Apr 26
WMT: Today's Best Law Firm Website

WMT: Today's Best Law Firm Website

When creating the "Internet Marketing Attorney" moniker in 1997, I would scour the web for the most innovative law firm websites, eventually rating and ranking them in five categories--design, content, usability, interactivity and…

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The Marketing Attorney Blog

Law Firm Business Development Advice and Discussion from Micah Buchdahl

http://www.marketingattorney.com/

May 1
May Day! New Advertising Rules in Florida Kick in Today

May Day! New Advertising Rules in Florida Kick in Today

After more than five years of deliberation and challenges such as Harrell v. Florida Bar, the Supreme Court of Florida's new advertising rules take effect today, May 1, 2013. While Florida remains a "sticky state" when it comes to advertising…
Apr 29
Texting for Clients - Ohio rules in with a "yes, but..."

Texting for Clients - Ohio rules in with a "yes, but..."

Earlier this month, the Ohio Supreme Court's ethics board ruled on the issue of lawyers soliciting clients by text message. Before you get all excited about sending out that next text to a prospective client, you'd better familiarize with the…
Apr 26
WMT: Today's Best Law Firm Website

WMT: Today's Best Law Firm Website

When creating the "Internet Marketing Attorney" moniker in 1997, I would scour the web for the most innovative law firm websites, eventually rating and ranking them in five categories--design, content, usability, interactivity and…

Rank this Week: 3493

Law firm rainmaking CLE course

Covers client development, messaging, branding and marketing. By Andrew Wilcox.

http://lawfirmrainmaker.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
Rainmaker scouting

Rainmaker scouting

On a recent cross country flight, I had the opportunity to sit next to a chief scout of a major league baseball team. To a baseball junkie, this was like Charlie getting the golden ticket. After 4 hours, I doubt he felt the same…
Mar 18
Spider Sense

Spider Sense

Have you ever thought about what you are really selling?Experience, firm name and presence, practice area knowledge, customer service, risk mitigation, your record…These are the usual items that end up on a whiteboard when I consult…
Feb 1
Premature Elaboration

Premature Elaboration

Over the holidays you have a chance to catch up at parties with people you don’t see every day. It’s also a great time for storytelling. Reflecting on the year. Old stories that get better with time. There are…

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Lawyer Advertising Blog - Attorney…

Lawyer Advertising Blog - Attorney Advertising & Marketing Info

Covers attorney advertising on TV, radio, billboards, yellow pages, Internet and vanity phone numbers. By Philip L. Franckel.

http://www.lawyer-advertising-blog.com

Apr 24
Is TV Advertising Going The Way of The Yellow Pages?

Is TV Advertising Going The Way of The Yellow Pages?

Lawyers who have advertised on TV for a long time have noticed that it’s not working as well as it used to. Many lawyers have asked me why TV advertising is not what it used to be. I see some similarities with TV advertising to the…
Nov 27
Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

When the yellow pages calls to sell you an ad, you might want to give it some thought before saying No Thanks. Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, a Montana restaurant, found themselves listed for free under the “Animal Carcass Removal” section in the…
Nov 27
Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

Did Your Law Firm Renew Your Yellow Page Ad?

When the yellow pages calls to sell you an ad, you might want to give it some thought before saying No Thanks. Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, a Montana restaurant, found themselves listed for free under the “Animal Carcass Removal” section in the…

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WebPresence Esq. Blog

Covers business development tips.

http://webpresenceesq.com/blog/

Apr 19
In-House Counsel Loves Social Media

In-House Counsel Loves Social Media

Many of our clients are what we call ‘business to business’ law firms, in that they fish for new business from the referral or fellow attorney pond. From mediators to patent attorneys targeting in-house counsel as smaller…
Apr 9
6 SEO Tips for Lawyers Seeking Top Search Engine Placement

6 SEO Tips for Lawyers Seeking Top Search Engine Placement

As you are probably discovering yourself, the old ways of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are no longer serving you / your law firm in terms of a Search Engine Results Page (SERP). And by old, we mean 2012. If your SEO company is…
Apr 9
6 SEO Tips for Lawyers Seeking Top Search Engine Placement

6 SEO Tips for Lawyers Seeking Top Search Engine Placement

As you are probably discovering yourself, the old ways of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are no longer serving you / your law firm in terms of a Search Engine Results Page (SERP). And by old, we mean 2012. If your SEO company is…

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Law Marketing Monitor

Covers law firm Internet marketing, websites, blogging, search engine optimization, and technology for lawyers. By AttorneySync.

http://www.lawmarketingmonitor.com/

Apr 17
Actionable SEO Dashboards for Lawyer

Actionable SEO Dashboards for Lawyer

Do you monitor the web analytics for your law firm? What dashboards have you created? Here are some thoughts on creating actionable SEO dashboards in Google Analytics that will better help you understand the meaningful traffic to your site(s)…
Mar 26
Stop It!

Stop It!

Stop pretending you’re a web designer. Do you have a background in design? Do you have years of experience designing and developing websites for lawyers? For business? For anyone? Stop pretending you do. Stop telling yourself that your…
Mar 18
Building Authority

Building Authority

Authority Machine Let’s say you’re researching something related to a legal matter. As a lawyer, you probably do this all the time. You research case law and statutes. Depending on the task, you might turn to another lawyer you…

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Law Firm Marketing &…

Law Firm Marketing & Management Systems

Covers rainmaking and marketing systems for small law firms. By Mina Sirkin.

http://lawmarketingsystems.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Apr 10
Jackson v. AEG: Mina Sirkin quoted in Rollingstone

Jackson v. AEG: Mina Sirkin quoted in Rollingstone

Rollingstone quotes Mina Sirkin re Jackson v. AEG By Steve Knopper April 10, 2013 11:05 AM ET "The latest super-trial involving Michael Jackson will hinge on a few key questions: Did executives from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Sep 10
Conservatorship Los Angeles: How to Apply for Conservatorships in Los Angele

Conservatorship Los Angeles: How to Apply for Conservatorships in Los Angele

Los Angeles Conservatorship Attorney, Mina Sirkin advises clients regarding Conservatorship and Guardianship procedures and requirements. Applying for appointment as a Conservator begins with a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
Sep 8
Mina Sirkin to Speak at LAPA re Financial Elder Abuse: LAPA Oct. 22, 2011

Mina Sirkin to Speak at LAPA re Financial Elder Abuse: LAPA Oct. 22, 2011

Los Angeles Probate Attorney, Mina Sirkin to Speak at LAPA re Financial Elder Abuse Los Angeles Probate Attorney, Mina Sirkin will be speaking at the LAPA's 35th Annual October Conference on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…

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Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices

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

http://www.gerryriskin.com/

Apr 7
Emails That Get Result

Emails That Get Result

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

Emails That Get Result

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

Step Away from That Comfortable Chair

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

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Professional Development…

Professional Development Perspectives

Covers client development, leadership and time management. By Cynthia Pladziewicz.

http://www.professionaldevelopmentperspectives.com

Mar 25
Career Advice from Maya Angelou

Career Advice from Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou inspires me to be a kinder and better person. Turns out she would also make a great career advisor. I recently came across this quote: You can only become accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal.…
Feb 18
How to Improve Your Next Strategic Planning Retreat

How to Improve Your Next Strategic Planning Retreat

Lately I've been working on retreats for law firms, foundations and other clients. One tool I recommend before any important retreat or strategic planning session is a pre-retreat survey. Why? Research shows if you wait until the…
Dec 31
Lawyers, the Good Life and Work: What Really Matters in 2013

Lawyers, the Good Life and Work: What Really Matters in 2013

Last week a young attorney I coach asked why I left the practice of law to pursue a career in psychology and professional development. The answers to such questions are never simple. A lawyer friend died suddenly. I realized that life…

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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...

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The Marcus Perspective

A contrarian's view of professional services marketing and management. By Bruce W. Marcus.

http://themarcusperspective.typepad.com/themarcusperspective/

Mar 20
CPAC – A CONFLUENCE OF CLOWNS

CPAC – A CONFLUENCE OF CLOWNS

Giving Conservatism A Bad Name – An Exercise In Self-Deception It’s with shock and awe that one watched the annual meeting of CPAC – the Conservative Political Action Committee. Every crackpot, economic naïf, and loser in the right…
Feb 12
THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

SURVIVING IN THE CURRENT CASCADE OF ECONOMIC DISASTER
Jun 2
THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

THE MARCUS PERSPECTIVE

WHAT VALEDICTORIANS AND MARKETERS HAVE IN COMMON

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