Attorneys, marketers hesitate to endorse LinkedIn endorsements 
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: April 12, 2013
Tags: endorsements, ethics, LinkedIn, marketing, social media, technology
Brian D. Wassom has never done work on mergers and acquisitions.
But someone recently endorsed him for the skill on social networking site LinkedIn.
A slip-up like that is part of the reason marketing expert Allison C. Shields, president of New York-based Legal Ease Consulting a legal practice management and
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Improving your firm’s social media presence
Published: November 26, 2012
Tags: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2013, Facebook, law firm marketing, LinkedIn, social media, Twitter
Given the current explosion of social media use, it’s more important than ever for lawyers and their firms to be part of the conversation.
Employer isn’t liable for taking over LinkedIn account
Published: October 22, 2012
Tags: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, identity theft, Lanham Act, law invasion of privacy, LinkedIn
An employer isn’t liable under federal computer fraud law for taking control of an executive’s LinkedIn account following her termination, a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania has ruled in granting summary judgment.
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.
LinkedIn faces class action over security breach
Published: July 13, 2012
Tags: data breach, data security, LinkedIn, privacy, social media, social networking
Professional networking site LinkedIn faces a $5 million class action for a security breach that exposed user passwords.
Lawyers try out Google+ for businesses
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: February 1, 2012
Tags: Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, marketing
Since the release of the Google+ business platform in November, lawyers have had a chance to try out the latest social media brand and decide for themselves if it lives up to the hype.
Using a new LinkedIn feature to market your firm online
Published: September 13, 2011
Tags: LinkedIn, marketing, social media
LinkedIn has recently launched a new feature hoping to meet the marketing needs of lawyers, even those who have been hesitant to embrace Web 2.0.
Google Plus: The next big thing for small law firms?
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: August 16, 2011
Tags: Facebook, Google, legal marketing, LinkedIn, marketing, social media, social networking, technology, Twitter
Some law firm marketing gurus are going gaga over Google+ (Google Plus), the latest social media platform.
Social networking offers value for women lawyers
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: December 20, 2010
Tags: Avvo, Facebook, LinkedIn, practice management, social media, social networking, Twitter
Social media offers many benefits for lawyers, including expanding their contact base to providing greater opportunities to showcase their expertise.
Get more out of LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: November 15, 2010
Tags: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2011, ethics, Facebook, LinkedIn, social media, social networking, Twitter
Many lawyers still aren’t making the most of their professional presence on social media sites. Sprucing up your profile on LinkedIn, adding some personal flair on Twitter or creating a Facebook page for your firm are a few ways to get more out of your online presence.
