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Courthouse Libraries BC New Website

Doug Jasinski
November 09, 2009 07:56

Courthouse Libraries BC have just launched their new website. The revamped online presence can be found at courthouselibrary.ca and represents a completely fresh take on how the organization interacts with its user base on the web. In addition to... Courthouse Libraries BC have just launched their...

Dipity Timelines | Canadian Law Firms on Twitter

Doug Jasinski
September 01, 2009 21:41

I have recently started exploring an extremely interesting new online application called Dipity. Simply stated, Dipity allows you to instantly visualize information in 4 different ways - as a timeline, as a flipbook (similar to Apple's "Cover Flow" if you...I have recently started exploring an...

CNW Group White Paper on Social Media Use by Canadian Law Firms

Doug Jasinski
August 18, 2009 20:04

CNW Group (formerly Canada NewsWire) has just released an 11 page white paper on Social Media Use by Canadian Law Firms. The report covers familiar ground for those who are already deeply immersed in the area, but for firms and...CNW Group (formerly Canada NewsWire) has just released an 11 page...

ICBC gearing up for trademark battle(s)?

Doug Jasinski
August 08, 2009 00:45

Several articles are hitting the wires yesterday and today about the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia's decision to sue Stainton Ventures Ltd. the owner of the www.icbcadvice.com website for unauthorized use of ICBC's official marks. The website offers free advice...Several articles are...

Who has the best Canadian Law Firm Website?

Doug Jasinski
August 04, 2009 20:07

Jordan Furlong, intrepid editor of the Canadian Bar Association's NATIONAL magazine has launched a search for Canada's best law firm websites. He has hand-picked a group of judges to make the call, with the results being released this fall. Categories...Jordan Furlong, intrepid editor of the...

Social Media - NASABA conference roundup

Doug Jasinski
July 07, 2009 19:31

Just over a week ago I had the privilege of participating on a business development panel discussion at the North American South Asian Bar Association's annual conference, which took place in Vancouver this year. My fellow panelists Sanjiv Kapur ,...Just over a week ago I had the privilege of...

RSS in plain english

Doug Jasinski
April 29, 2009 00:48

In my discussions with lawyers about blogs and internet marketing at various seminars and events it is usually the case that only a very small percentage are familiar with RSS feeds. In a nutshell, RSS "feeds" allow people to subscribe...In my discussions with lawyers about blogs and internet...

Social Media for Lawyers - Powerpoint now available

Doug Jasinski
January 22, 2009 23:40

Yesterday I presented a seminar to the Vancouver chapter of the Legal Marketing Association on Social Media and Social Networking for Lawyers where I set out my thoughts on why social media matters for law firms as well as... Yesterday I presented a seminar to the Vancouver chapter of the Legal...

Social Media For Lawyers Breakfast Seminar - LMA Vancouver January 21, 2009

Doug Jasinski
January 15, 2009 00:15

For Vancouver area lawyers and legal marketers interested in the exploding world of Social Media/Social Networking and wondering what all the fuss is about, I will be presenting a breakfast session next Wednesday, January 21st at downtown law firm... For Vancouver area lawyers and legal marketers...

Seeking 16 BC Lawyers for focus group January 22, 2009

Doug Jasinski
January 14, 2009 23:40

Courthouse Libraries BC is continuing the development of a major revamp of their web presence to be released later in 2009. As part of the development process, they are seeking input from 16 BC lawyers at a focus group... Courthouse Libraries BC is continuing the development of a major revamp of...