Social Media
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Donald Trump
Stats of The Week: Lawyers Not Exactly Top Of Mind For @realDonaldTrump
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 09.07.16
* Following the lawsuit against him alleging sexual harassment, former Berkeley Law Dean Sujit Choudry writes an open letter to students. [Daily Cal]
* Thanks to the internet we all have information overload — so how do you get through to a jury? [Katz Justice]
* Here are the changes to how the Multistate Bar Exam will be testing evidence. [Excellence in Law School]
* He may not be on the Court (yet), but Judge Garland is already impacting SCOTUS decisions. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Who are the real winners and losers? [Guile is Good]
* Is your hard drive keeping you in the past? [Law and More]
* Everything you need to know about social media marketing before you go solo. [Reboot Your Law Practice]
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Social Media, Technology
Survey: Majority Of Americans Likely To Hire A Lawyer Who's Active On Social Media
Real authentic engagement by lawyers is needed to establish trust, a reputation, and relationships.
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Music, Social Media, Twittering
Funniest Lawyer Hashtag Of The Summer? #AppellateBandNames
Boy, did this nerd party trend quickly! -
Racism, Social Media
Lawyer Takes Racist Slight To Tribunal Of Social Media
Sometimes the most satisfying justice comes outside of the courtroom. -
Law Professors, Social Media, Social Networking Websites
A Serious Academic Seriously Speaks Out Against Serious Academics
The serious academic is open-minded about the world around, and not dismissive of others. -
Small Law Firms, Social Media, Solo Practitioners, Technology
This Week In Legal Tech: Is Reddit Worth It For Lawyers?
For lawyers in solo and small firms, Reddit is worth considering, according to legal technology columnist Bob Ambrogi. -
In-House Counsel, Social Media, Technology
Swipe Left On That Colleague's Social Media Request
Should in-house lawyers accept invitations from colleagues to connect over social media? - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 07.19.16
* Insiders claim Megyn Kelly has told stories of sexual harassment at the hands of Roger Ailes to attorneys from Paul, Weiss. No wonder it looks like Ailes is on his way out. [New York Magazine]
* Be careful you don’t accidentally tweet your political opinions from your employer’s Twitter account, especially if you work for the Department of Justice. [Gizmodo]
* 5 tips to rebound when your legal game is considered “has been.” [Law and More]
* Taking the New York bar? Do yourself a favor and minimize your stress on test day — order your lunch ahead of time. [Custom Gourmet NY]
* There’s going to be a new season of Making a Murderer. [Slate]
* Restrictions on reproductive freedom are more than just a political talking point, there are real women who have to make tough choices as a result of the burdensome laws. [Huffington Post]
* Law professor is after blood, or at least disbarment, over the prosecution of the Freddie Gray case. [Washington Post]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 07.14.16
* Some thoughts from Brad Smith, president and chief legal officer of Microsoft, on his company’s big win before the Second Circuit. [On the Issues]
* Before the Second Circuit, Microsoft enjoyed a lot of support from amici — which can make a difference before the U.S. Supreme Court, according to this analysis by Adam Feldman. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Nell Minow, the corporate governance guru (and sister of Harvard Law Dean Martha Minow), has some assigned reading for America’s politicians: Professor William Birdthistle’s Empire of the Fund: The Way We Save Now (affiliate link). [Huffington Post]
* My former colleague Maura Grossman, ediscovery queen of Wachtell Lipton, has left the firm to open her own consulting practice and serve as a research professor. [Am Law Daily]
* Social media for lawyers: it’s all fun and games until someone loses their good reputation. [Reboot Your Law Practice]
* If you are a lawyer between 24 and 49 who’s currently working in the northeast, a Ph.D. student would like to talk to you about debt (which you most likely have lots of — although none is needed to participate in the study). [Abby Stivers]
* A final reminder for our L.A. readers that the law firm battle of the bands is taking place tonight — so come out to support a good cause (and have a great time)! [Family Violence Appellate Project]
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Donald Trump, Politics, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Issues Apology After Donald Trump Makes Nonsensical Remarks About Her On Twitter
What on earth was he trying to say here? -
Disasters / Emergencies, Social Media
Auto-Posting On Social Media During Tragic Events Is Tasteless
When to stop tweeting? It’s just a gut feeling as to what’s right and what’s good taste. -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Technology
How Much Time Should You Spend Developing Your Online Footprint?
If you spend an hour or so building your online profile and then 15 minutes a week enhancing it, you’ll see great results.
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Racism
Intern In Prosecutor's Office Shares What He Really Thinks About The Black Community
If you are running a prosecutor's office and your screening doesn't pick up on a guy like this, you are doing it entirely wrong. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 06.24.16
* An article advocating why we should prioritize free expression over intellectual property laws, and why the Led Zeppelin case is important. [Katz Justice]
* Gay marriage is legal, but that doesn’t mean it is easy for gay couples to have children. [Esquire]
* The best tips for dealing with bar exam stress. [Law.com]
* Why is it that conversations about the future of legal education turn into flame wars? [Medium]
* Evidence now suggests that the murder of Dan Markel was the second attempt on his life. [Tallahassee.com]
* Looking for a new job, or even a new career? Some great advice. [Law and More]
* The real hidden cost to Brexit? Brits can’t look down their nose on dumb Americans anymore. [New Yorker]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 06.22.16
* New Mexico is totally cool with putting a bunch of restrictions on judges using social media. [New Mexico Appellate Law Blog]
* In the merger between LinkedIn and Microsoft, Wilson Sonsini (LinkedIn’s counsel) left their fingerprints all over the agreement. [Big Law Business]
* If the legislative body you’re a part of refuses to get down to business, I guess this is what you have to do. Rep. John Lewis is leading a sit-in on the House floor to force a vote on gun control. [Slate]
* Council on American-Islamic Relations Action Network might be held liable for someone pretending to be a lawyer. [Legal Profession Blog]
* Polygamous Mormon sect leader Lyle Jeffs is on the run, after being put on house arrest as he awaited trial for food-stamp fraud and money laundering. According to his half-brother, “Blame the judge for this. Everybody knew that he was going to do this. Everybody.” [Jezebel]
* Proposed law to stop the ‘Brock Turner Problem.’ [Huffington Post]
* ATL columnist Jeena Cho is featured in ALM’s “STEM Cells” series. [CodeX]
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Law Schools, Law Students
My Twitter War With Law Professors Shows Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Eventually I succumbed to engaging with some of these law professors on Twitter. -
Blogging, Law Professors, Law Schools
So You Want To Be A Superhero An Anonymous Blogger: 5 Practical Pointers
It can be devastating personally and professionally when you underestimate the risks of anonymous blogging. -
Social Media, Social Networking Websites
Disappointing That Lawyers Not Engaging Others On Social Media
Slow down a bit and get to know people on social media. Engage others. Build trust. It really works. -
Crime, White-Collar Crime
The Stanford Rape Case, Social Media, and The Duties of Criminal Defense Counsel
Criminal defense lawyers should keep the power of social media in the back of their mind.