Commentary

Jul 19, 2012

BEV BUTULA: Getting specific case law is the best insurance

A.M. Best Co., as part of its Directories of Insurance Professionals, offers a listing of insurance laws for all 50 states.

Jul 18, 2012

THE ROBE REPORT: Digital marketing: Measure results that matter

If used properly, digital marketing can be used to help track all of your marketing results, including traditional marketing efforts.

Jul 17, 2012

THE DARK SIDE: On dogs and baseball

The skills that make a person a great attorney are not so limited as they are in baseball.

Jul 16, 2012

JOB CITES: Being aware of ‘anti-fat prejudice’ is worth its weight

A good friend of mine -- not named Warren -- is around 5-foot-9 with boots on, and over the last few years or so has fluctuated between 185 and 200 pounds.

Jul 13, 2012

BLAWG LOG: WestLaw Insider on how to write an effective lawyer’s blog

One of the most effective ways to bring attention to your firm’s website is through blog content.

Jul 12, 2012

BEV BUTULA: Need census facts quick? Try QuickFacts

The U.S. Census Bureau offers a lot of information; so much, it can be overwhelming.

Jul 11, 2012

NLRB acting general counsel issues guidance on social media policies … again

The good news is that the National Labor Relations Board's acting general counsel has issued guidance that provides employers clear advice relating to the rapidly evolving area of social media.

Jul 10, 2012

THE DARK SIDE: Everything about practicing law I learned from Ecclesiastes

Practicing law well is a lot like living a well-lived life.

Jul 9, 2012

FAMILY LAW: 10 things divorce lawyers should say

Smart Money Magazine recently published an article titled “10 Things Divorce Attorneys Won't Say.” My response: If there are things divorce lawyers won’t tell their clients, it’s probably because they’re untrue.

Jul 6, 2012

Campaign finance reform needs work from both sides

When it comes to campaign finance reform, liberals largely are wrong and conservatives only offer a partial and shaky response.

Jul 6, 2012

BLAWG LOG: Helding reflects on July 4, oppressive heat; Greipp on iCivics

Independence Day was a hot one this year. Amid the celebrations and the record high temperatures, I thought about the framers of our constitution, who, in 1787, dealt with similarly oppressive heat.

Jul 5, 2012

LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: When the court reaches out to the grave

The lawyer who has not taken the possibility of his or her untimely death or disability into account for planning a practice’s future is playing with fire.

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