There are many critical – and often misunderstood – ethical considerations relating to attorneys and their use of social media. Lawyers throughout the country continue to provide us with many examples of how not to act on social media. Their stories, disciplinary hearings, and resulting news coverage are a strong reminder that what gets posted […]
Social Media
Five Years on Twitter, Part I: Five Reasons Why Lawyers Should Tweet
It recently dawned on me that I’ve been on Twitter for over five years. Yes, as @PhilNugent, I’ve been tweeting since August 2008. While that’s an achievement shared by more than a few in the Twitterverse, it came as a bit of a shock. Has it really been that long? In the bigger picture, I […]
The Digital Lawyer: ‘Topics in Digital Law Practice’ Course Offered Online to Attorneys; Classes in Document Automation, Virtual Law Practice & More
Are you still practicing law the way they did back in the 20th century, or are you taking advantage of all the changes in technology that have been sweeping the profession? Would you call yourself a digital lawyer, or an analog attorney in a digital world? From document automation to the use of technology in […]
The New Rules of Marketing & PR: The Hard, Honest Work of Earning the Public’s Attention
Why is it that the arena of online marketing and PR often reminds me of one of those old-time carnivals? It’s almost impossible to navigate along the online midway enjoying your cotton candy without falling prey to the multitudes of self-proclaimed “gurus” and “leaders” in your path, all of them promising that there’s nothing easier […]
Change or Die: The BBC Orders its Reporters to Use Social Media
Do you still think that writing blogs is just for people with either an axe to grind or too much time on their hands? And that Twitter is just an inane waste of time with absolutely no possible positive ROI? As Kevin O’Keefe describes in a post this week, Peter Horrocks, the newly appointed director […]
