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.
The ‘cocktail party’ of social media marketing
By:
Mark Powers and Shawn McNalis
Published: August 27, 2010
Tags: Facebook, law firm marketing, LinkedIn, marketing, social media, Twitter
The activity generated by social media sites has been analogized to a giant, ongoing 24-hour party. So how do you navigate this new kind of cocktail party? Columnists Mark Powers and Shawn McNalis offer some suggestions.
The ethics of Web 2.0
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: July 22, 2010
Tags: ethics, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
While many lawyers are taking advantage of abundant networking and marketing opportunities using Web 2.0 platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, they should be aware of a number of ethical pitfalls.
Jury instructions: Ohio to instruct jurors on social media
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: June 3, 2010
Tags: Facebook, jury instructions, LinkedIn, social media, Twitter
Facing the growing problem of juror use of electronic communications during trial, the Ohio State Bar Association has approved a new state jury instruction.
Employer alleges LinkedIn contacts violate non-compete
By:
Patrick Thornton
Published: May 28, 2010
Tags: LinkedIn, non-compete, non-compete agreement, social media
A Minnesota-based information technologies staffing firm, TEKsystems, is suing three of its ex-employees and a competitor in federal district court, alleging that the employees broke their non-compete agreements by continuing communication with old clients through LinkedIn.
Employee’s LinkedIn profile evidence in contract suit
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: April 9, 2010
Tags: LinkedIn, social networking
In what may be a first, an employee’s LinkedIn profile is being cited as evidence by an employer suing over breach of non-compete agreements.
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