What every business person ought to know about personal politics + social media…
byBusiness, politics & social media are like oil and water: They don’t mix. As I watch the steady stream of political garbage flow like…
Social Seating | A ticket to business opportunities
byLooking for a more productive airline seat—not a quiet one where you can work, read, nap, or catch up on email, but one that…
Charleston, West Virginia | Newspapers Move Online Commenting System to Facebook, Exclusively
byOn Monday, September 17, 2012, the Charleston West Virginia Gazette and Daily Mail websites required readers to use Facebook, exclusively, for posting comments on…
Are We Bragging too much? | More Social Networking Tips for Building a Better Business Persona
byLast week I asked: Is it okay for lawyers and other business professionals to flaunt their political passions on Facebook and other social networks?…
FACEBOOK AND POLITICS | Do they mix? Yes, no, maybe?
byAs I watch the steady stream of political material flow through my Facebook river, I ask, is it okay for a lawyer or a…
Attorney Mark O’Mara “Defends” George Zimmerman Using Social Media | Hmmm…
byIf you haven’t already seen it, seeing-is-believing. Check this out. Mark O’Mara, defense attorney to George Zimmerman—stand your ground case in Florida—has created a…
Facebook Friday | Are you sure you want to post that?
byAre you SURE you want to post that? This should be the last thing you should say to yourself before hitting “Post.” I know,…
Facebook IPO | A Take-away Idea for Law Firm Strategy
byPotential buyers got their first look at Facebook financials yesterday, which showed the company produced a $1 billion profit last year from $3.71 billion…
Social Media and Legal Ethics | No New Restrictions, Just Clarification
byThe jury is (almost) in. We do not, thankfully, anticipate a Casey-Anthony-super-sized-post-verdict outrage when the American Bar Association codifies its Commission on Ethics 20/20…
Facebook for Lawyers: Don’t overlook the efficiency and power of a network on Facebook
byThe other day, I added a “new” Friend to my Facebook network, someone I see maybe once a year at a professional gathering. I…