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Technology impacts lawyers and their potential clients.

One of the biggest ways new companies and new technologies have changed the relationships lawyers used to have with their clients and potential clients is to eliminate the very need for lawyers.A...

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Tech isn't going to save you

We couldn't agree more with an excellent recent article from the Three Geeks and a Law blog discussing the "myth" of disruptive technology.The lesson for lawyers is clear: that it's not "technology" by...

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Client feedback

Nice article from Tom Kane on the importance of getting feedback from your clients recently.It's not uncommon for lawyers, especially those of a more traditional vein, to avoid seeking feedback from...

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Tips for new BigLaw Associates helpful for any new attorney

We recently came across a list of tips for new BigLaw associates.  It's a good list and equally good for new lawyers at every level (at least the vast majority are).The one truism of law school is that...

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The Betty Crocker era

Came across a piece recently that made an analogy that we are currently in the "Betty Crocker era" for legal services.At first, the analogy might seem silly, but upon deeper reflection, it actually is...

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Firms don't have mobile websites?

We were rather surprised by a survey that showed less than half of AmLaw 200 firms have mobile websites.  Really?  With most modern consumers doing the bulk of their web surfing by mobile, this just...

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Useful links

Came across an article from the Oklahoma Bar Association's Jim Calloway that is very useful in is simplicity: "What Tech Tool Should I Use To Do That?"Some might scoff at what seems like some pretty...

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Fixed fees

With the rise of alternative billing models and increasing client concern on fee management and predictability, fixed fees are becoming more popular.With this rise in popularity comes concerns,...

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The law office of the future: frightening or exhilarating?

It probably depends on your point of view.What do you think of the Law Office of the Future infograph?

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Working remotely tips

Some helpful tips on working remotely from the Legal Productivity blog.Whether working remotely is an everyday thing (since you don't have a traditional office) or an occasional thing, chances are,...

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Network, network, network

Nice little piece from the Massachusetts Bar Journal regarding networking with non-attorneys.Networking events with non-attorneys were always a good way to make connections, meet other business owners,...

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Article 13

Nice piece by Kevin O'Keefe recently on the trap of "traffic whoring"Most attorneys are familiar with the concept through the many websites that practice the same - essentially, generating traffic...

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Catching more flies with honey than vinegar

Nice article from Christina Gagnier over at Above the Law on the oft-cited (but oft-slighted) idea of collegiality.Most attorneys have horror stories about colleagues who are, at best, disagreeable...

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Judges say shape up or ship out

A recent panel of federal judges put it bluntly to luddite attorneys - shape up or get out of the profession.The judges specifically were referring to attorneys who lack even basic tech skills, which...

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Microsoft ends support for Windows XP

Last week, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP.Chances are, if you've been in practice for awhile and aren't particularly tech-oriented, you might still be running Windows XP on your...

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Better web design helps potential clients find you better.

Most attorneys don't want to spend much time thinking about their web pages.  Heck, some attorneys don't even have a web-page (you really should though), but there are a few simple things you can do to...

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Mental heath for lawyers

Lawyers don't want to talk about mental health issues.That's a shame, considering that lawyers are more likely to suffer than the general population.  The stress of the job, the constant demands and...

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How's your security?

Interesting little article on how some clients are forcing their attorneys to be more security conscious.Although written from a perspective of BigLaw, the fact is that all firms should be mindful of...

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Beating writer's block

We've touched on this topic before, but came across some useful tips from Julie Fleming on how to beat writer's block.Writing is part of the essence of being a lawyer; and not just pleadings and the...

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Will lawyers become obsolete?

Wired had an interesting article about a "futurist" who predicted lawyers will soon be obsolete.Specifically, the claim is that AI might automate contract law.  This may well be, but it might be a tad...

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The "LawTigers" opinion: another take

While some, including My Shingle's Carolyn Elefant, have decried it, Scott Greenfield commends the Indiana Supreme Court for holding an attorney responsible for the exaggerations (or...

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How much obsolete tech are you using?

Sam Glover has a nice little slideshow over at Lawyerist discussing obsolete technology that many lawyers are still using.How about you?The only one of these that's still useful for many people, in our...

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Retracting offers and the state of the profession

A snippet came out in the ABA Journal recently about a firm retracting offers it had made to new first-year associates.  Not, by itself, a shocking thing.What drew laughter and snide comments was the...

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Personal branding

Attorneyatwork had an interesting article recently on personal branding.Most attorneys don't like to think of themselves as a "brand" - and, we suppose, if you're a BigLaw drone or something similar,...

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Working with Millennials

We've heard lots of people grumbling about working with millennials, sometimes with good cause, sometimes based more on stereotype than reality; this short article from Entrepreneur discusses some of...

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