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Stop blogging? Thinking of starting a blog, forget it?

Kevin O'Keefe
October 31, 2008 16:22

Wired Magazine's Paul Boutin has some advice for those thinking of starting a blog. Don't. And if you've already got one, pull the plug. Writing a weblog today isn't the bright idea it was four years ago. The blogosphere, once a freshwater oasis of folksy self-expression and clever thought, has...

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Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Nework : September 1, 2010

September 02, 2010 00:39

Following up on yesterday's story regarding Germany restricting the use of Facebook for recruiting purposes, Dan Schwartz today examines another article highlighting the risks in using social media sites for hiring. Total posts on the LexBlog Network today: 127. Low Income Health Insurance On...

Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : August 31, 2010

August 31, 2010 23:45

While some have wondered if it's necessary, the US government has stayed out of privacy matters surrounding Facebook and other social networks. The same can't be said for Germany, which may restrict employers from using Facebook in recruiting. Peter Vogel comments on the story...

Social networking use exploding in age groups targeted by law firms for business development

August 31, 2010 18:17

Law firms dismissing social networking as an effective means of enhancing relationships with their clients, prospective clients, and referral sources because they don't these folks use online social networks ought to think again. Social networking use (LinkedIn and Facebook) among internet users...

Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : August 30, 2010

August 31, 2010 00:18

The LexBlog Network saw 142 posts published today, not too bad for a busy Monday. In one of the best posts, attorney Bryant Esquenazi advises Miami residents on preparing for potential storm damage insurance claims caused by Hurrican Earl. Obama Administration Opposes Use of...

New blogs joining LexBlog Network for 8/16-8/27

August 27, 2010 18:35

Because we missed this post last Friday, we'll be highlight all the publications to joining the LexBlog Network over the past two weeks. The total for the last ten business days comes to eight and a sharp new look for one of the more seasoned LexBlog Network blogs. The Sixth Circuit...

Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : August 26, 2010

August 26, 2010 23:29

Despite the fact that they aren't overly elaborate, I'm always impressed by the videos published by Rob McKinney out of Nashville. He doesn't over-think things and speaks to issues his audience wants to know about. Today: how to clear your criminal record in Tennessee. Total posts on...

Lawyers -- not law firms -- are trusted in use of social media

August 26, 2010 21:59

Social media in the legal profession is all about trust. By sharing information, insight, and ideas on a blog, via Twitter, in LinkedIn, or Facebook, others begin to trust you. Trust that results in opportunities to learn from one another and, often, in opportunities to do business with one...

Legal blogging group highlights for August 20 - August 26, 2010

August 26, 2010 18:39

The Legal Blogging Group at LinkedIn is now 4,385 members strong. Here are the highlights from a very active week. The discussion New ideas for a blog post? garnered many comments. Members' advice (in a nutshell) is to write about what you love, look at other blogs for inspirations, follow Google...

Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : August 25, 2010

August 25, 2010 23:43

Well, we're halfway through the week as the LexBlog Network hits a respectable 125 posts. Chris Cheatham asks if a Salem, OR building could face 'LEEDigation' while David Oxenford comments on a radio broadcast contest receiving a $4,000 fine. Ohio Supreme Court Allows Disclosure of...