You’ve likely heard by now that social media presents a huge opportunity for lawyers to grow their practices, but you might not know exactly what to do with that information. Knowing the benefits of social media, which outlets to focus on, and what type of content to post, will enable you to start making the most of the professional opportunities available. To begin, let’s discuss why an attorney would bother with social media in the first place. The Benefits of Social Media Participation As you might expect, the main benefits of staying active on social media are “social.”  There are ... Read More »

The advent of social media websites has made it possible for people to share everything in their lives with just a click of a button. This is often beneficial in keeping loved ones up-to-date on the occurrences in a person’s life, but everyone knows a few people who post things on their pages which are simply inappropriate. Unfortunately, many of us do this without realizing it when alcohol is involved. It’s absolutely essential for individuals to understand the possible effects of posting updates related to alcohol on their pages. Effect On Relationships Although social media is relatively new to the ... Read More »

The web, for the moment anyway, is as permanent as the pyramids. Once it’s up there, it’s up there. A chance remark, an unfortunate photo, an over-zealous pursuit of an issue; it all adds up to a call to your lawyer. Here are a few examples of individuals suing their social network. Consider the case of Karen Beth Young of Maryland who is suing Facebook for banning her. Karen has bi-polar disorder and is deeply concerned about cancer. She feels that others should share her concerns. Accordingly, she has been friending strangers and acting as a conduit for cancer awareness ... Read More »

These days’ social media is playing a huge role in relationships and the end of it! Yes, social media has a major part to play in break ups and divorces too, but not in a “what is she doing in those photos” kinda way (though, that too can be an angle). Off late, it is found that more and more lawyers are using social media to collect info for litigation and to find the evidence they need to make a successful case. Scandelicious, but true! If you look at the stats surrounding social media and divorce proceedings, you will soon ... Read More »

Nobody envies law students, paralegals, or lawyers for their reams upon reams of paperwork, save perhaps masochists of certain inclinations. So, to this particular professional demographic, nifty little gadgets such as the iPad and its ilk are touted as a godsend. These digital devices significantly cut back on the amount of time hunched over books as thick as [Insert Name of Personally Disliked Public Figure Here]'s head, laptops, or desktops, freeing up time for more pressing matters. The following applications just make things that much easier in some way or another. Constitution for iPad Lawyers and law students living and ... Read More »