Social Media
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Small Law Firms, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Does Social Media Do Any Good At All In Marketing?
Technology columnist Jeff Bennion walks through the different social-media platforms... and expresses skepticism. -
SCOTUS, Supreme Court
'Jiggery-Pokery' Sparks #scalia4kids, Breaks The Internet
Last night, I invented a hashtag and Twitter took off and ran with it. Here are some of the best. - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Legal Ethics, Social Media
New York Social Media Ethics Guidelines: A Road Map Or Rabbit Hole?
Mandating knowledge and lawyer competency of social media seems a little foolhardy.
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.18.15
* You knew it was inevitable. The St. Louis Cardinals have lawyered up and are conducting their own internal investigation into allegations employees hacked Houston Astros databases. [Am Law Daily]
* Real quick before you tweet that out — New York has updated its ethical guidelines regarding social media. Are you familiar with the best practices? [New York Law Journal]
* Norway has said goodbye to the old boys network — at least when it comes to women’s representation on corporate boards. The top down approach that was successful in Norway may not be politically palatable in the United States, but it certainly provides food for thought. [American Lawyer]
* Recently released documents (thank you FOIA) reveal a years-long legal battle between the federal government and UnitedHealth Group over Medicare overbilling. [NPR]
* If it walks like a tax hike and swims like a tax hike and quacks like a tax hike, it’s probably a tax hike — no matter what double talk Governor Sam Brownback tries to sell you. Seriously, what is the matter with Kansas? [Talking Points Memo]
* Nine people are dead after a gunman attacked a historic black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Among the dead is State Senator Clementa Pinckney. The gunman is still at large. Our heart goes out to the families of the victims. [New York Times]
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Free Speech, Marijuana, Social Media
Marijuana And Social Media: The #PotPolice
All of us (even those who oppose marijuana legalization) lose out when social media sites quash legitimate speech by unfairly and undeservedly pulling the plug on legitimate content. #SorryNotSorry. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.08.15
* After a particularly bootylicious performance in Morocco that was aired on live TV, singer Jennifer Lopez is facing a lawsuit which alleges that she “disturbed public order and tarnished women’s honor and respect.” Her first affirmative defense: Dat ass tho. [Newsweek]
* Our congratulations go out to Texas Supreme Court Justice Don R. Willett (@JusticeWillett) for achieving the rare and prestigious honor of being recognized as the “Tweeter Laureate of #Texas.” Way to dole out judicial wit and humor 140 characters at a time, Your Honor. [WSJ Law Blog]
* Howrey gonna pay our creditors if we can’t cash in on unfinished business? A judge recently overturned this failed firm’s bankruptcy court win, noting that since “[t]he law firm defendants performed the work; they deserve the pay.” [Dow Jones Business News]
* Sorry, job hunters, but despite what you may have heard about the boom years being back, the legal job market is stuck in a “pattern of anemic growth,” and it’s been that way since the Great Recession. Please give your mother our condolences. [Am Law Daily]
* It’s only a matter of time before the majority of U.S. states legalize marijuana, and Illinois may be the next in line to do so. If you’re thinking about joining the green rush and want to learn more, come to our marijuana law reception next week. [Chicago Tribune]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 06.03.15
* A social media guide for lawyers. Time to get on Woo Woo! [Associates Mind]
* The growing ranks of Biglaw househusbands. [The Careerist / The American Lawyer]
* Swordsmith sued by hotel chain over allegedly fraudulent gift cards. Swordsmith is still a thing? [Slate]
* After a lawsuit highlighted the deplorable conditions facing the Buffalo Bills cheerleaders, the state legislature is stepping up with a cheerleader protection bill. On a completely unrelated note, I remind you that Isiah Thomas runs a professional sports team in the state of New York. [Politics on the Hudson]
* Before you clear your browser history, take note that you may be obstructing justice. [The Nation]
* A lawyer is suing Avvo to uncover the author of an anonymous negative review. [Tampa Bay Times]
* “We don’t need fewer lawyers. We need cheaper ones.” And that all starts with cheaper law schools. [Washington Post]
* If you want to build a professional brand, you probably should keep your trap shut. [Law and More]
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Clerkships, Social Media
Law Clerk Gets Burned By Facebook Post
Be careful before you post your "hot take" online... - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
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Biglaw, Facebook
More Bad News For DLA Piper And Milberg
A judge is allowing Facebook's lawsuit against DLA Piper and Milberg to move forward. -
Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology, Twittering
New Twitter Homepage For Lawyers Is Here
Will this get more users? Kevin O'Keefe of LexBlog has his doubts. -
Biglaw, Social Media
The Social Law Firm Index
Which law firms are making the most effective use of social media? -
Legal Ethics, Small Law Firms
Can You Troll For Clients On Twitter?
Conduct yourself online just as you would at your kid's little league game. Display expertise on a topic, have regular conversations with people about issues, and eventually clients will come to you.
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Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
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Non-Sequiturs, Social Media
Non-Sequiturs: 02.23.15
* Two jurors excused in the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial. Those were the lucky ones who were able to never have to hear about this case again. [KFYI]
* After handing down their latest law school rankings, NLJ also talked with hiring partners about getting hired. [National Law Journal]
* Louisiana. Never stop being you. Longest sitting judge in the state temporarily removed from post pending investigation. [Times-Picayune]
* Alas, even Paul Clement couldn’t help poor Bobby Chen resuscitate his once abandoned Supreme Court case. And Bobby Chen’s argument wasn’t even as much as a lost cause as pretending the Affordable Care Act was unconstitutional. [Wall Street Journal]
* Hm. A lot of law blog content ends up suspiciously under someone else’s banner. [Associate’s Mind]
* Justice Don Willett is a Twitter superstar. Or should I say, @JusticeWillett. [KXAN]
* Hey guys, the New York Fed thinks this “student debt” thing is kind of a big deal. [TaxProf Blog]
* If you can make it to New Haven on Thursday, you can see David Lat and other panelists speak on “The Perils of Vine, Instagram, Snapchat & Twitter: Legal Considerations of Social Media.” [CT Bar]
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.20.15
* A special committee of the Board of Governors at UNC Law is trying to shut down its Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity because its butthurt that the center spends it time talking about “poverty.” UNC Dean Boger thinks this is some bulls**t and says so. [UNC School of Law]
* Becoming a patent lawyer has been one of the safest bets in an otherwise atrocious market. That may change. Study predicts a huge drop off in job openings. [The Faculty Lounge]
* If you’re a radical law student, you’ll want to read this. [National Lawyers Guild]
* So many social media contests are illegal. So be careful. [Grow]
* Good to see scandals about fudging employment data aren’t confined to the U.S. [Legal Cheek]
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Small Law Firms, Technology
Reinventing The Law Business: Online Marketing – Yes? No?
Managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld writes in defense of networking the old-fashioned way. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.12.15
* Meet Hewie, a cuddly puppy adopted by a law firm to act as its social media avatar. Wachtell was considering the same thing, but Ragnok, Destroyer of Souls, wasn’t up for adoption. [Legal Cheek] * After throwing a hissy-fit over nuts, Korean Air Lines’ Heather Cho is sentenced to one year. Luckily for her […] -
Blogging, Facebook, Social Media
Wash, Rinse, And Repeat
Networking on Facebook nurtures relationships and friendships: "Clients become friends and friends become clients. Wash, rinse and repeat." -
Constitutional Law, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Cites 'Frozen,' Likely Thinks Originalists Need To 'Let It Go'
Even the Notorious R.B.G. has seen Frozen! -
Law Schools, Social Media, Technology
Today's Tech: How An Associate Dean Uses Social Media In His Classroom
How can law students use social media in a professional context? This professor has an idea or two.