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Are lawyers and law firms missing the boat on the value of Facebook?
March 9, 2013
I got into a discussion this week with Emma Durand-Wood (@emmaewood) of Stem Legal on the value of Facebook for a lawyer’s business development efforts. Wood, referencing a situation where her husband was looking for a niche business lawyer, blogged about where clients go when seeking a lawyer. Her point was that lawyers ought develop a presence where it matters — and I don’t disagree with that. Her husband didn’t have a referral source so felt compelled to go online to begin his search. What...
March 9, 2013
I got into a discussion this week with Emma Durand-Wood (@emmaewood) of Stem Legal on the value of Facebook for a lawyer’s business development efforts. Wood, referencing a situation where her husband was looking for a niche business lawyer, blogged about where clients go when seeking a lawyer. Her point was that lawyers ought develop a presence where it matters — and I don’t disagree with that. Her husband didn’t have a referral source so felt compelled to go online to begin his search. What...
How to: Share a Location
March 9, 2013
Mrs. The Droid Lawyer was talking with a friend today who was travelling to a location. The friend didn’t know where to go, and Mrs....
March 9, 2013
Mrs. The Droid Lawyer was talking with a friend today who was travelling to a location. The friend didn’t know where to go, and Mrs....
Apps Rocket Toward $25 Billion in Sales
March 4, 2013
Nearly five years after Apple Inc. kicked off the mobile-apps craze, the industry is booming. App stores run by Apple...
March 4, 2013
Nearly five years after Apple Inc. kicked off the mobile-apps craze, the industry is booming. App stores run by Apple...
App Of The Week: TED – Riveting TEDTalk Videos On Your Phone
March 3, 2013
The TED app for smarphones and tablets offers more than 1,400 TEDTalk videos from some of the world’s most fascinating...
March 3, 2013
The TED app for smarphones and tablets offers more than 1,400 TEDTalk videos from some of the world’s most fascinating...
Lawyer iPhone and iPad stories: William Axtell
March 2, 2013
From time to time, attorneys who read iPhone J.D. write to tell me how they are using their iPhone or iPad in their practice. ...
March 2, 2013
From time to time, attorneys who read iPhone J.D. write to tell me how they are using their iPhone or iPad in their practice. ...
Why You Need a Social Resume (and How to Build One)
March 2, 2013
Using social media in your job hunt doesn’t just mean having a LinkedIn profile and tweeting industry news anymore. Many employers are looking for candidates with an impressive online presence, also known as a social resume. Check out this infographic for what you need to know about creating a social resume that’ll stand out to hiring managers, plus some insider tips for how to tell if it’s getting you the results you want.
March 2, 2013
Using social media in your job hunt doesn’t just mean having a LinkedIn profile and tweeting industry news anymore. Many employers are looking for candidates with an impressive online presence, also known as a social resume. Check out this infographic for what you need to know about creating a social resume that’ll stand out to hiring managers, plus some insider tips for how to tell if it’s getting you the results you want.
U.S. Judge Reduces Apple’s Patent Award in Samsung Case
March 1, 2013
Apple Inc.'s AAPL -2.47% $1 billion patent win over Samsung Electronics Co.005930.SE +1.11% is a lot smaller now. U.S....
March 1, 2013
Apple Inc.'s AAPL -2.47% $1 billion patent win over Samsung Electronics Co.005930.SE +1.11% is a lot smaller now. U.S....
Breaking: Judge Slashes Jury Award in Apple-Samsung Case
March 1, 2013
A federal judge on Friday weakened the blow from Apple’s legal victory in a patent case against Samsung, lopping more than...
March 1, 2013
A federal judge on Friday weakened the blow from Apple’s legal victory in a patent case against Samsung, lopping more than...
Lawyer ordered to delete Facebook posts involving McDonald’s settlement
February 27, 2013
A Michigan judge has ordered a lawyer to take down Facebook posts concerning a settlement by McDonald's concerning its halal...
February 27, 2013
A Michigan judge has ordered a lawyer to take down Facebook posts concerning a settlement by McDonald's concerning its halal...
Review of Picture It Settled® Software for Negotiation
February 26, 2013
As a lawyer, a district judge and now as a mediator for many years now, I have always sought out useful technology tools to make the process work better. I have seen parties use static Excel spreadsheets and midpoint analysis to try to project settlement numbers, but the negotiation process is much more sophisticated than that. At SMU Law School in Dallas, I teach a survey course on alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). The course includes segments on negotiation, mediation and arbitration....
February 26, 2013
As a lawyer, a district judge and now as a mediator for many years now, I have always sought out useful technology tools to make the process work better. I have seen parties use static Excel spreadsheets and midpoint analysis to try to project settlement numbers, but the negotiation process is much more sophisticated than that. At SMU Law School in Dallas, I teach a survey course on alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). The course includes segments on negotiation, mediation and arbitration....
