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The Five Most Noteworthy Large Law Firm Recruiting Trends
March 16, 2013
As co-founder and President of JD Match, the first online platform designed to connect law firms with law students, I've seen firsthand some trends in large firm recruiting that would have seemed unusual — even unheard of — just a few years ago. In this issue of BigLaw, I'll offer my perspective. But first, as economists, statisticians, and smart business managers know, "averages lie." In the limited space I have, I'm constrained to speak in terms of averages across the industry. If your...
March 16, 2013
As co-founder and President of JD Match, the first online platform designed to connect law firms with law students, I've seen firsthand some trends in large firm recruiting that would have seemed unusual — even unheard of — just a few years ago. In this issue of BigLaw, I'll offer my perspective. But first, as economists, statisticians, and smart business managers know, "averages lie." In the limited space I have, I'm constrained to speak in terms of averages across the industry. If your...
Avvo Adds Reverse Auction ‘Legal Marketplace’
March 16, 2013
The legal directory and Q&A site Avvo this week added a new feature, the Avvo Legal Marketplace, through which consumers...
March 16, 2013
The legal directory and Q&A site Avvo this week added a new feature, the Avvo Legal Marketplace, through which consumers...
Manage App Overload on your iPad or iPhone with Folders
March 16, 2013
My latest ABA Journal tech column is called “Manage app overload on your iPad or iPhone with folders.” Most of us are starting to see a proliferation of apps, especially if you take advantage of the many free apps available. Sites like Apps Gone Free also let you know about pay apps that are free for a limited time. Before you realize it, you can have a lot of apps on your smartphones and tablet devices. At that point, just finding apps can become an issue. You probably also wish that...
March 16, 2013
My latest ABA Journal tech column is called “Manage app overload on your iPad or iPhone with folders.” Most of us are starting to see a proliferation of apps, especially if you take advantage of the many free apps available. Sites like Apps Gone Free also let you know about pay apps that are free for a limited time. Before you realize it, you can have a lot of apps on your smartphones and tablet devices. At that point, just finding apps can become an issue. You probably also wish that...
Using Michigan Law’s ‘Debt Wizard’ Should Be Part Of The LSAT Games Section
March 15, 2013
The University of Michigan Law School has created something beautiful. It’s a tool forged by the explosive union of “facts” and “math.” It’s a vision of a future where law students actually know what they’re getting into beforethey go to law school. It’s not perfect, but I feel as if I’ve just looked up at the first light on the fifth day, and seen something brilliant. Yes, I spent all day playing with the Michigan Law Debt Wizard. As we mentioned this morning, Michigan...
March 15, 2013
The University of Michigan Law School has created something beautiful. It’s a tool forged by the explosive union of “facts” and “math.” It’s a vision of a future where law students actually know what they’re getting into beforethey go to law school. It’s not perfect, but I feel as if I’ve just looked up at the first light on the fifth day, and seen something brilliant. Yes, I spent all day playing with the Michigan Law Debt Wizard. As we mentioned this morning, Michigan...
Legal Tech in the Age of the Consumer
March 14, 2013
On the second day of the powerhouse that is LegalTech, I thought it might be timely to look at two signs of change for technology as it affects the enterprise legal market. The fact that you have a conference that goes for nearly three full days is a testament to (a) its staying power, and (b) that a lot of people want to go to New York on an expense account. Many of the prime movers in the legal technology space use the conference as an opportunity to release new products and initiatives...
March 14, 2013
On the second day of the powerhouse that is LegalTech, I thought it might be timely to look at two signs of change for technology as it affects the enterprise legal market. The fact that you have a conference that goes for nearly three full days is a testament to (a) its staying power, and (b) that a lot of people want to go to New York on an expense account. Many of the prime movers in the legal technology space use the conference as an opportunity to release new products and initiatives...
Federal Judiciary Braces for Broad Impact of Budget Sequestration
March 12, 2013
Stating that sequestration has put the federal Judiciary "in uncharted territory," a federal judge told the Judicial Conference today that "we face a budget crisis that is unprecedented, one that is not likely to end in the near-term." "We believe we have done all we can to minimize the impact of sequestration, but a cut of this magnitude, particularly so late in the fiscal year, will affect every facet of court operations," Judge Julia Gibbons, chair of the Conference’s Budget Committee, told...
March 12, 2013
Stating that sequestration has put the federal Judiciary "in uncharted territory," a federal judge told the Judicial Conference today that "we face a budget crisis that is unprecedented, one that is not likely to end in the near-term." "We believe we have done all we can to minimize the impact of sequestration, but a cut of this magnitude, particularly so late in the fiscal year, will affect every facet of court operations," Judge Julia Gibbons, chair of the Conference’s Budget Committee, told...
12on12: Hotels — Bottom Line, It’s All About Wi-Fi
March 12, 2013
When legal professionals get together, you can just about guarantee that the conversation will, at some point, turn to planes,...
March 12, 2013
When legal professionals get together, you can just about guarantee that the conversation will, at some point, turn to planes,...
How To Conduct Free Legal Research Online
March 10, 2013
Most lawyers have many links in their browser pointing to legal research sites. Back in the day, there was no shortage of sites that collected links to legal research online. The American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, has collected, at one page, every free legal resource online, with links, and it is quite useful. The law is the people's law. It should be accessible to all. I have nothing against for profit entities providing extra services at a cost. That is what...
March 10, 2013
Most lawyers have many links in their browser pointing to legal research sites. Back in the day, there was no shortage of sites that collected links to legal research online. The American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, has collected, at one page, every free legal resource online, with links, and it is quite useful. The law is the people's law. It should be accessible to all. I have nothing against for profit entities providing extra services at a cost. That is what...
Google+ for Businesses
March 10, 2013
This post has two parts. Part one is an inforgraphic that my colleague, Stephen Fairley, shared on The Rainmaker Blog that explains 7 benefits Google+ provides for business. Part two is a video that explains the benefits of using Google+ instead of Facebook. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses. Although I would counter, using both gets your business out in social media more fully, which translates into more business. Fairley states: "Google+ is one of those social media...
March 10, 2013
This post has two parts. Part one is an inforgraphic that my colleague, Stephen Fairley, shared on The Rainmaker Blog that explains 7 benefits Google+ provides for business. Part two is a video that explains the benefits of using Google+ instead of Facebook. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses. Although I would counter, using both gets your business out in social media more fully, which translates into more business. Fairley states: "Google+ is one of those social media...
Building Owner Can’t Discover Identity of Tenant Who Writes Bashing Yelp Review
March 10, 2013
Battles over online anonymity aren't new, and we've made a lot of progress clarifying the legal rules. Usually, when a plaintiff sues an unknown defendant (called a "Doe"), the court requires the plaintiff to show that its case has some merit before issuing a subpoena to identify the defendant (sometimes called an "unmasking subpoena"). This judicial review balances the plaintiffs' rights to pursue unknown defendants against the potentially significant consequences of unmasking, including the possibility...
March 10, 2013
Battles over online anonymity aren't new, and we've made a lot of progress clarifying the legal rules. Usually, when a plaintiff sues an unknown defendant (called a "Doe"), the court requires the plaintiff to show that its case has some merit before issuing a subpoena to identify the defendant (sometimes called an "unmasking subpoena"). This judicial review balances the plaintiffs' rights to pursue unknown defendants against the potentially significant consequences of unmasking, including the possibility...
