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Using Social Media? Beware of Ethical Pitfalls (Part 1)

October 2, 2014

Lawyers using social media can avoid a world of headache by taking a few precautions, says Jonathan Rubens, principal at Javid Rubens LLP. To begin with, avoiding online comments about active matters and include a disclaimer on websites and blogs, he suggests.

Be a Conference All-Star

October 2, 2014

A few steps to getting the most out of conferences or CLE events, including: review attendee lists; reach out to clients who have previously attended; and make note of follow-up ideas.

TGC Survey: Law Firm Hiring 2014

October 2, 2014

The survey, conducted this summer, sought data from in-house lawyers about their department’s hiring practices. One finding: The “technical proficiency” […]

Master P Lends Street Cred To Kentucky Law Firm

September 26, 2014

Winton & Hiestand Law Group, a Kentucky personal injury practice, has recruited legendary rapper Master P to be their spokesperson. […]

Supreme Court Dentist Board Case Could Impact State Bars

September 26, 2014

A few dentists looking to keep teeth-whitening businesses out of malls and other retail spaces have made a federal case […]

Tricky Technologies That Could Spell Trouble For Attorneys

September 25, 2014

Balancing the use of modern technology to keep up with a changing industry with ensuring important client information is kept […]

BakerHostetler Abandons Lawsuit Against Obama After Tonight Show Treatment

September 22, 2014

The firm was skewered by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon for representing House Republicans in their legal battle against President […]

Four Trends Reshaping The Legal Industry

September 19, 2014

One of the four is identified simply as mounting pressure for client services, and one way that firms are responding is by deploying specialized teams,consisting of partners, associates and paralegals.

Another Wilson Sonsini Employee Charged With Insider Trading

September 17, 2014

Federal authorities are charging an IT employee of law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati with engaging in insider trading, […]

Firms “In-Sourcing” More Legal Work In 2014

September 16, 2014

Larger companies are keeping more legal work in-house, rather than outsourcing to law firms, according to an analysis by BTI […]

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