ABA: Lawyer use of blogs, social sites continues to rise 
Published: August 27, 2012
Tags: ABA, American Bar Association, blogging, blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, social media, social networking, technology, Twitter
The use of social media by lawyers – including blogs and social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter – is continuing to increase, according to the annual technology survey conducted by the American Bar Association.
2011 wrap-up: Tech and practice management tips
Published: January 3, 2012
Tags: blogging, ethics, iPad, iPhone apps, legal fees, practice management, referrals, technology, websites
In 2011, Lawyers USA covered a range of technology, marketing and law firm management topics for small and solo law firms.
Here’s a look at some of our top stories on managing your technology and marketing your firm.
Top news in legal ethics in review
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: December 27, 2011
Tags: attorney advertising, blogging, cloud computing, ethics, ghostwriting, legal ethics, metadata, referrals, technology, Total Attorneys
News in legal ethics in 2011 ran the gamut from high-tech – can I friend the employee of an opposing party? – to more traditional challenges, like attorney advertising and judicial recusal.
Tips on guest blogging
Published: October 17, 2011
Tags: blogging, blogs, marketing
Guest blogging is a good way for small firm and solo lawyers to show their expertise and market their firm at the same time.
Ethics: Beware pitfalls of blogging about cases
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: March 23, 2011
Tags: blogging, blogs, ethics, Facebook, professional responsibility, social media, social networking, Twitter
Writers are often encouraged to write about what they know. But for lawyers seeking a topic for a blog post, Facebook update or Tweet, should that include writing about their own clients and cases?
Kentucky mulls regulation on legal advertising and social media
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: November 18, 2010
Tags: blogging, ethics, Facebook, legal advertising, MySpace, social media
The Kentucky State Bar is considering changes to the state’s Rules of Professional Responsibility that would crack down on legal advertising, particularly in combination with social media.
Why your firm needs a social media policy
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: November 15, 2010
Tags: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2011, blogging, Facebook, social media, social media policy, texting, Twitter
With lawyers now fully embracing blogging, texting, Facebooking and tweeting with friends, clients, colleagues and judges, your law firm can no longer afford not to have a social media policy.
Follow the ‘rules’ for safe blog use
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: August 28, 2006
Tags: blog, blogging, copyright, risk management
As blogging makes its way into the business world, companies need to be aware of the risks as well as the rewards of the latest mass communication phenomenon.
