by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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We are constantly trying to think of ways to convince people to overcome their resistance to participating in social networks to make connections and generate referrals for their business. The trick seems to be finding a way to convince attorneys, CPAs and other professionals they are using, at best, 20th century communication/marketing techniques when they could join us in the real world and employ 21st century techniques. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Thanksgiving has come and gone. Today we’re taking advantage of all the Black Friday deals while we look forward to going to work on Monday to spend all day taking advantage of the Cyber Monday deals. Soon thereafter thoughts will turn to the upcoming holidays. Hanukkah is next week, so this post is likely too late for those of us celebrating Hanukkah (Come back and read this post again next year). There's still time, however, to make your Christmas plans. Fortunately, you can always turn to the Internet to help you. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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There are a great number of people on Twitter these days. Generally, one doesn't think of attorneys as being among those that Tweet. So, you may be surprised to learn many Internet-savvy attorneys are finding more and more ways to use Twitter and other social networks like LinkedIn. Two examples: “Tweagle” is a LinkedIn Group for lawyers using Twitter, and the LinkedIn Group “Legal Blogging” is populated by attorneys who have personal blogs or write for a law firm blog. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
If you are a Facebook Page administrator you should know Facebook is set to begin rolling out narrower Page tabs today. The width of the tabs will be reduced from 720 pixels to 520. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
This Guest Post is written by Sheldon Friedman, an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. Presently a member of the mediation and arbitration panel of JAMS, Denver, CO, he specializes in the mediation and arbitration of complex business litigation. In active practice, he handled complex business disputes, including but not limited to Securities arbitration, real estate matters, trade-secret issues and general business matters. He also participated in the marketing efforts of his former law firm. He is a former adjunct professor, having taught at the University of Colorado School of Law, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law and Daniels School of Business. He is the author of The Litigator’s Guide to Electronic Evidence and Technology, Bradford Publishing Co., 2005. (more…)
