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Does your blog break lawyer advertising rules? 

By: Justin Rebello
Published: July 23, 2009

Tags: advertising, blogs, ethics

For attorneys new to blogging, the rush of promoting one’s expertise in a very public forum might cause them to overlook the ethical standards that apply to lawyer advertising. Here are some ways for a lawyer to ensure that his or her blog adheres to ethical rules.

Personal blog vs. firm blog: How to choose 

By: Correy Stephenson
Published: June 16, 2009

Tags: blogs, marketing, technology

Marketing has never been more important for attorneys – and a blog displaying expertise in a particular practice area is a valuable tool for networking, attracting new business and finding other opportunities.

But should you market yourself with a personal blog tied to your specific name and practice, or contribute to a firm blog as one of several authors?

Five reasons to avoid outsourcing your blog 

By: Susan Bocamazo
Published: April 13, 2009

Tags: blogs

In the busy, around-the-clock world of the modern attorney, some practitioners believe there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to produce quality blog content. The result has been a rise in popularity of “ghostwritten blogs.”

While arranging for someone to ghostwrite your blog can be a timesaver, some blogging experts contend that it’s better to do it yourself.

New frontier in legal research: The specialized legal blog 

By: Justin Rebello
Published: January 19, 2009

Tags: 20 things, blogs, research

The Internet has made legal research simpler, faster and mobile, and lawyers are increasingly turning to a new resource for knowledge: Legal blogs.

Blogs (short for web logs) operate like a portal for easily obtaining information in a specific area that before was unavailable, says Paul Caron, a professor at
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