TweetLawyers continually warn their clients to be cautious about what they say on the internet and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Saying the wrong thing can harm a company’s reputation and even lead to costly business litigation. However, sometimes lawyers don’t take their own advice. A New Jersey attorney is [...]
TweetSocial media has arguably transformed the way many companies do business, particularly how they interact with the public. However, as the business advantages of this new technology continue to grow, so do the legal risks. Many of these risks can be traced back to the novelty of the social media phenomenon. While social media issues [...]
TweetJurors’ use, or I should say misuse, of social media such as Twitter and Facebook during trials is leading to the overturning of court rulings, convictions and mistrials. These improper juror postings on social media websites is yet another weapon in attorneys’ arsenals for creating grounds for an appeal. Criminal defense lawyers, among others, comb through Facebook and Twitter entries for [...]
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TweetA recent survey by ALM Legal Intelligence entitled “Fans, Followers and Connections: Social Media ROI for Law Firms” has disclosed that law firms are finally reaping dividends from their use of social media. Over 40% of the American law firms surveyed reported that participating in social networks and blogging led to new clients or business leads. About 180 law firm partners, marketers and administrators [...]
TweetHow can law firms truly help deserving charities when so many different non-profit organizations work to assist people who may be impoverished, sick or looking for a second chance in life, or even a first chance? How can this be done within the framework of a firm’s business mission, yet still make a positive impact? [...]
TweetLawyers and law firm marketers are invited to take a survey on the use of social media tools in legal marketing. The new study targets the membership of the Legal Marketing Association, attorneys and marketing professionals at law firms nationwide. The purpose is to reveal the extent to which legal marketers currently use social media [...]
TweetThe comedic event of this months docket is almost upon us as LawFAILS starts this Thursday. We kick off things with a special Martindale.com Connected Lawcast interview of Michael Naso who is gaining Internet notoriety as the lawyer who decided to make a rap commercial featuring himself to advertise his firm. Check it out: We [...]
TweetIn the spirit of our upcoming month of humor (starting next week) we are trying something a little different on the round up today. Each item is written with a more comedic approach than usual, sticking to our formula that we use for the martindale.com Connected Lawcast (Larry King Live for Lawyers meets The Daily [...]
TweetLawyers use social media. A few years ago, we couldn’t really say that. The profession lagged behind businesses when it came to adopting this new technology and worried about the risks inherent in its use. While the risks have not disappeared, they have become more defined, and with that awareness, law firms are moving into [...]
TweetHere’s what you missed this week on martindale.com Connected: Free Ebook on Legal Marketing What is the best way to market a law firm? – Find out in our FREE Martindale.com Connected eBook! In reading this eBook you will walk away with the following: 1. How to create an image for your law firm that [...]