Local Search and Mobile Search Marketing Dominance: March 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017

Natasha Bowman On Workplace Bullying, Personal Branding, And Her Upcoming Book

Workplace bullying can affect morale, increase turnover, and give rise to lawsuits.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Speaking Of Congressional Testimony…

Remember the 80s? Big hair, Madonna, and arming geopolitical rivals to fund illegal guerrilla groups![Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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New York mayor backs plan to close Rikers Island

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Getting Ahead On Diversity In An Industry That Lags Behind

Evolving requirements will benefit CLE attendees and the attorneys presenting. Learn about the latest changes....[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Stats Of The Week: Legal Tech Startups So Hot Right Now

Legal industry startups received a record number of deals in 2016.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Five Tips on Hiring an SEO Firm for Your Law Practice

While there are infinite ways to spend money marketing your law firm, only some will deliver the right return on investment. In my experience, especially in today s increasingly digital marketing environment, finding and working with the right search engine optimization (SEO) firm is still one of the best investments a small law firm can make. Continue reading "Five Tips on Hiring an SEO Firm for Your Law Practice"
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In ‘digital-first strategy,’ National Law Journal will switch weekly newspaper to monthly magazine

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Morning Docket: 03.31.17

* General Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Trump, has offered to testify before Congress on the campaign's alleged Russian connections in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Remember back in September when Flynn said on Meet the Press that "when you are given immunity that means you've probably committed a crime"? This Continue reading "Morning Docket: 03.31.17"
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Power Niche Marketing: A Great Example Of A Power Niche

If banks can pull off Power Niches in their non-innovative and highly regulated industry, surely you can too.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Based On A Real-Life Case…

There are some changes from real life.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Why the “Six Ways Buzzfeed” Brief Is Less Than Amazing

The title is great, and the kitten is cute. If only that were enough to win an argument over jurisdiction. Related Stories Good News: The Motion to Spread Death Was Denied Wait Which One of You Was Injured Again? Banks Sued Over Craptacular Loan Practices [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Continue reading "Why the “Six Ways Buzzfeed” Brief Is Less Than Amazing"
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Non-Sequiturs: 03.30.17

* Thanks to Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Judge Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination now enjoys bipartisan support in the Senate. [The Hill] * But the "nuclear option" isn't off the table -- and here's how to explain it to your non-lawyer friends and relatives. [GQ] * Speaking of SCOTUS, how often do you Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 03.30.17"
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Why ‘Higher-Class’ Women Won’t Get That Biglaw Job: Hiring Biases That You Won’t Believe!

What are some possible solutions to this problem?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Thursday, March 30, 2017

North Carolina’s Cynical ‘Repeal’ Is For Money, Not To Help Transgender People

It's not about helping people, it is about cold, hard cash.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Seattle sues over threat to withhold funds from sanctuary cities

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How Hunting Clients Is Like Being Addicted To Tinder

Stop swiping and start doing the much harder task of building relationships.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Standard Of Review: In ‘Al-Tounsi,’ A Non-Lawyer Analyzes The Supreme Court

This new novel is an enjoyable, well-written exploration of the personalities behind the Supreme Court.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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‘Contract Tools’ Is A Toolkit For Reviewing Complex Contracts In Word

If drafting and reviewing contracts is a regular part of your practice, subscribing to Contract Tools makes sense.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Morning Docket: 03.30.17

* North Carolina lawmakers say they've reached a deal to repeal the state's controversial bathroom bill. I wonder how those negotiations went: "Hey, this law is awful and is costing our state billions. Let's get rid of it." "Okay." I mean that's probably not how it went, but it's how it should have gone. [Reuters] Continue reading "Morning Docket: 03.30.17"
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Best Way to Maximize Your Law Firm’s Profits

Analysis of a new report on $19.6 billion of approved legal department invoices reveals that to maximize firm profits, partners should focus on developing and retaining senior associates and providing clients with services in multiple practice areas. The reasons: First, the average year-over-year hourly rate increase in 2015 for associates was 7.3 percent more Continue reading "Best Way to Maximize Your Law Firm’s Profits"
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Hot Sperm, Cold Eggs, And Thieving Penguins

A gay penguin couple has achieved notoriety for stealing eggs from straight couples.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Is the President Immune From Civil Lawsuits?

Probably not the last time this issue will come up. Related Stories Court Says Police Need to Make Time for This Constitutional Bullshit What Is Treason? Guy Who Got a C on Constitutional-Amendment Paper GETS CONSTITUTION AMENDED [Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Are Solos Still Being Told Not To Use Social Media?

Are we still cautioning solos about using social media -- in 2017?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Trend Is Law Firms Moving Blogs Off Websites: ABA Publication

Law blogs should be located off websites on a separate domain to build influence, achieve better search engine performance (SEO), and generate business.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Despite kinks in program, nonlawyers are successfully providing some legal services in Washington

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Prosecutors Seek To Call @Carl_C_Icahn To The Stand

Insider tweeting and insider trading.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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The Most-Cited Supreme Court Cases All Have Something In Common

These cases get around.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Non-Sequiturs: 03.29.17

* A retired Wisconsin law professor's mission to save democracy. [Salon] * The Supreme Court case that could save funding for sanctuary cities. [Talking Points Memo] * I bet you were wondering where the (allegedly) embezzled money all went. [The Black Sheep] * An interview with the legendary former Manhattan District Attorney, Robert Morgenthau. [Coverage Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 03.29.17"
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And Then There Were 4: Biglaw Lawyers Behaving Badly

Who belongs in the finals?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Check out the first submissions for our Peeps in Law 2017: Rogue Peep contest (gallery)

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Law Schools Duel For The Worst Bar Exam Passage Rates Ever

Yikes! This is pretty bad.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Law firm accused of allowing HOA ballot-rigging blames junior associate it assigned to the matter

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The 10 Law Schools Students REALLY Want To Go To (2017)

Which law schools made the list this year?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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What’s the telecommuting policy for your workplace?

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I Think My Boss Is A Cocaine Addict. Now What?

What are your obligations as an attorney if you discover information like this?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Trump’s Biglaw M&A Enforcer

Is this a win for mainstream Republicans?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Communicating with Millennials: What’s the Preference?

Question: "A growing number of millennials are joining older generations in law firms. What are generational communication differences, why do they matter, and can understanding them improve performance across our firm?" In this edition of "Ask the Experts from the Legal Marketing Association," Jonathan Fitzgarrald says it's time to assess your firm's generational "markers." Continue reading "Communicating with Millennials: What’s the Preference?"
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

ABA immigration attorneys hold phone bank to answer Univision Chicago viewers’ legal questions

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What To Do When The Cult Of The Personality Powers Your Solo Law Practice

What can cult-of-the-personality lawyers do, especially near retirement, to maximize the value of their practices?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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2nd Circuit allows sex bias suit based on gay stereotyping; concurrence argues for broader decision

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Litigation Finance For Defendants

Litigation finance: it's not just for plaintiffs, as finance columnist Michael McDonald explains.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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That One Scathing Student Evaluation

Law student course evaluations can sometimes be pretty mean...[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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The Show That Shaped The Perception Of Lawyers

Do you remember this show?[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Now As Good A Time As Any To IPO An Online Lender

What markets need right now is an online lender with a typical effective APR of 156 percent.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Non-Sequiturs: 03.28.17

* The Trump administration is trying to keep former acting attorney general Sally Yates quiet on the administration's Russia ties. [Huffington Post] * SCOTUS scores victory for science, Eighth Amendment. [Slate] * Graduating from NYU Law does not mean you are capable of doing everything. [Salon] * As one might expect in this political climate, Continue reading "Non-Sequiturs: 03.28.17"
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On The Role Of Bar Counsel, Guardians Of The Legal Profession: An Interview With William Slease

Learn more about this interesting area of the law, with ample career opportunities.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the standards used by the state of Texas to determine whether an inmate has a mental disability that makes him ineligible for the death penalty.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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Low-Cost Bar Prep Materials? Unbundling To Drive Down Costs

This company wants to help you prepare for the bar and tackle the student debt crisis instead of contributing to it.[Read More ...] Source: Daily Dose of Law Be Sociable, Share!Follow Us!
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