JD Scoop:
We've compiled a list of lawyers and law firms on Facebook (specifically: lawyers, law firms, and legal professionals using Facebook Business Pages as part of their online strategy).We like lists (think: Lawyers to Follow on Twitter), but also thought now might be a good time to start tracking what feels like a trend: an in (Read More)
JD Supra Law Practice Articles:
Two of the most common questions we face with regard to lawyer blogs are : 1) which blog software & vendors are out there?, and 2) how should lawyers make their decision on a provider?This article attempts to break down some of the more important factors of this decision process, including: budget costs, skills for blog cre (Read More)
Submitted by Adrian L:
Despite the many advantages of social sites such as Facebook® and Twitter®, the widespread use of these sites can cause many problems for trademark owners. If you are a trademark owner, you may want to consider taking steps to prevent the unauthorized use of your mark(s), particularly in light of recent developments... (Read More)
JD Scoop:
Twitter - what is it good for? (More to the point: what's it good for ... for lawyers and legal professionals?)
Like a bad rash that won't go away, the Twitter value debate continues - given new life this week in the legal space after a post by Larry Bodine titled Twitter Not Effective for Law Firm Marketing... (Read More)
JD Supra Hot Docs - Newsworthy Legal Filings From the Source:
Complete transcript of the May 26, 2009, CA Supreme Court Prop 8 decision. From the opinion: "From the opinion: "In the present case, we address the question whether Proposition 8, under the governing provisions of the California Constitution, constitutes a permissible change to the California Constitution, and — if it does (Read More)
Submitted by Adrian L:
Twitter is undeniably the social media darling of 2009. From celebrity stalking to Oprah coverage, the monopoly of micro-blogging is now pushing 10 million active users. The legal profession is equally aboard this bandwagon, with adoption numbers rising fast. Where tools such as LinkedIn and Facebook have traditionally help (Read More)
Submitted by Adrian L:
This comprehensive, 36 page e-book on social networking for lawyers shares everything you need to know to create robust on-line profiles and create an effective social networking strategy for your firm. In contrast to many of the current information guides on social media, this e-book is authored by an attorney who uses the (Read More)
Submitted by Adrian L:
I’ve called this series on social media for lawyers “To Friend or Not to Friend.” That makes perfect sense when you think of the subjects I’ve covered: Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and other sites for lawyers to reach out, make connections and network. JD Supra is the focus of my next article... (Read More)
Submitted by Adrian L:
Apparently people either love the "new Facebook" or hate it - there's not much of a middle ground evident in the online chatter and media coverage.My take? I love it. I think any professional or business heading online today to engage an audience in meaningful ways should - among other things - maintain a presence on Facebo (Read More)