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Apple 2014 Fiscal Second Quarter — the iPhone and iPad Angle
April 27, 2014
Yesterday, Apple released the results for its 2014 fiscal second quarter (which ran from December 29, 2013 to March 29 2014) and held a call with analysts to discuss the results. Apple always sees a big decrease in revenue in its second fiscal quarter because it comes right after the holiday quarter. Nevertheless, Apple reported quarterly revenue of $45.6 billion and net profits of $10.2 billion, which is a record for Apple's second fiscal quarter and is Apple's best ever non-holiday quarter. ...
April 27, 2014
Yesterday, Apple released the results for its 2014 fiscal second quarter (which ran from December 29, 2013 to March 29 2014) and held a call with analysts to discuss the results. Apple always sees a big decrease in revenue in its second fiscal quarter because it comes right after the holiday quarter. Nevertheless, Apple reported quarterly revenue of $45.6 billion and net profits of $10.2 billion, which is a record for Apple's second fiscal quarter and is Apple's best ever non-holiday quarter. ...
Say It Ain’t So, Google!
April 27, 2014
Google is winding down Google Plus, says report. Does it make sense?. The departure of Google+ chief, Vic Gundotra, is rumored to have been the result of Google's move of the Plus team, and decision to put Plus on the back burner of Google priorities. Given the growth and success of the platform, I find this worrisome, and hope it stays in the rumor category. I learn from Plussers every day, and it is the real lawyer's water cooler in a virtual age. Think of it like a limitless coffee shop where...
April 27, 2014
Google is winding down Google Plus, says report. Does it make sense?. The departure of Google+ chief, Vic Gundotra, is rumored to have been the result of Google's move of the Plus team, and decision to put Plus on the back burner of Google priorities. Given the growth and success of the platform, I find this worrisome, and hope it stays in the rumor category. I learn from Plussers every day, and it is the real lawyer's water cooler in a virtual age. Think of it like a limitless coffee shop where...
What’s Next for Law Firm Leaders?
April 27, 2014
I met with Lee Pacchia on Mimesis Law‘s “Business of Law” web TV program to discuss, among other topics, my recent post in which I described how some law firms are stifling the growth of future rainmakers. I made a few bold comments, many of which are culled from the remarks and presentations I deliver at numerous law firm and law department retreats, and from previous articles. Yes, it’s easy to lob critiques. But it’s also easy to hide from the truth. There are answers for the major...
April 27, 2014
I met with Lee Pacchia on Mimesis Law‘s “Business of Law” web TV program to discuss, among other topics, my recent post in which I described how some law firms are stifling the growth of future rainmakers. I made a few bold comments, many of which are culled from the remarks and presentations I deliver at numerous law firm and law department retreats, and from previous articles. Yes, it’s easy to lob critiques. But it’s also easy to hide from the truth. There are answers for the major...
Alternative Litigation Financing Sparks Malpractice Claim
April 26, 2014
A modern-day offshoot of the contingency fee arrangement is “alternative litigation financing.” Also known as third-party litigation financing, A.L.F. is the practice of making cash advances, usually to a litigant, to be repaid from the proceeds from the litigation. There is plenty of room for debate the pros and cons of this developing trend. Supporters may argue that this practice allows an injured plaintiff to take an “advance” on an anticipated recovery to address financial hardship before...
April 26, 2014
A modern-day offshoot of the contingency fee arrangement is “alternative litigation financing.” Also known as third-party litigation financing, A.L.F. is the practice of making cash advances, usually to a litigant, to be repaid from the proceeds from the litigation. There is plenty of room for debate the pros and cons of this developing trend. Supporters may argue that this practice allows an injured plaintiff to take an “advance” on an anticipated recovery to address financial hardship before...
The Quick and Dirty on Data Visualization
April 26, 2014
Displaying data can be a tricky proposition, because different rules apply in different contexts. A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client. So how do you make the right choices for your situation? Before displaying your data, ask yourself these five questions: 1. Am I presenting or circulating my data? 2. Am I using the right kind of chart...
April 26, 2014
Displaying data can be a tricky proposition, because different rules apply in different contexts. A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client. So how do you make the right choices for your situation? Before displaying your data, ask yourself these five questions: 1. Am I presenting or circulating my data? 2. Am I using the right kind of chart...
Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
April 26, 2014
Since LinkedIn accounts for 64% of all visits to corporate websites from Social Media, it is critical that all LinkedIn users improve their LinkedIn profiles. A recent article in InformationWeek entitled “LinkedIn Tips: 10 Steps To A Stronger Profile” has some great advice for LinkedIn users, even if all 10 do not apply to everyone. The 10 Steps are: 1. Update your profile picture. 2. Add media to your profile. 3. Find job leads with LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool. 4. Search and apply...
April 26, 2014
Since LinkedIn accounts for 64% of all visits to corporate websites from Social Media, it is critical that all LinkedIn users improve their LinkedIn profiles. A recent article in InformationWeek entitled “LinkedIn Tips: 10 Steps To A Stronger Profile” has some great advice for LinkedIn users, even if all 10 do not apply to everyone. The 10 Steps are: 1. Update your profile picture. 2. Add media to your profile. 3. Find job leads with LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool. 4. Search and apply...
We Test WordRake’s Beta Version 2.0 on ‘McCutcheon’
April 26, 2014
When WordRake , the editing program for lawyers, was first released in 2012, I put it to the test against two of the most eloquent writers on the Supreme Court, Justices Antonin Scalia and Elena Kagan. If WordRake could improve on Scalia and Kagan, I reasoned, imagine what it could do for the rest of us. Now, WordRake is preparing to release version 2.0 of its software and it provided me with a beta version. This time, I decided to give Justices Scalia and Kagan a rest, so I turned to the Supreme...
April 26, 2014
When WordRake , the editing program for lawyers, was first released in 2012, I put it to the test against two of the most eloquent writers on the Supreme Court, Justices Antonin Scalia and Elena Kagan. If WordRake could improve on Scalia and Kagan, I reasoned, imagine what it could do for the rest of us. Now, WordRake is preparing to release version 2.0 of its software and it provided me with a beta version. This time, I decided to give Justices Scalia and Kagan a rest, so I turned to the Supreme...
Seven Law Firms Have Cut An Estimated 213 Jobs Since January
April 25, 2014
The job-cutting firms are: • Fitzpatrick Cella, which didn’t disclose its number of job cuts. • Nixon Peabody, which...
April 25, 2014
The job-cutting firms are: • Fitzpatrick Cella, which didn’t disclose its number of job cuts. • Nixon Peabody, which...
Analytics is a Team Sport
April 25, 2014
Often, data science is perceived as clever model building or machine language algorithms. Today’s data science should take a company along four phases of a journey; data management, data analytics, voice of the customer and core process redesign. The successful data science program requires people – data scientists and inquisitive individuals alike – to understand business challenges, listen to customer feedback and engage with front line staff (from customer service, product, operations...
April 25, 2014
Often, data science is perceived as clever model building or machine language algorithms. Today’s data science should take a company along four phases of a journey; data management, data analytics, voice of the customer and core process redesign. The successful data science program requires people – data scientists and inquisitive individuals alike – to understand business challenges, listen to customer feedback and engage with front line staff (from customer service, product, operations...
