Yesterday, Starbucks Coffee announced that free, unlimited wireless internet access will be available in all company-owned stores in the United States effective July 1. The Starbucks announcement launched 189,00 news stories – not because free wireless marks the start of a trend but rather because Starbucks came late to the party. As Starbucks belatedly realized
2010
Our [Soft] Relaunch
I couldn’t have picked a worse time to relaunch MyShingle. I’m headed out of town later today, en route to the Missouri Solo & Small Firm Conference where I’m slated to make four presentations and participate in the keynote panel. Plus, I’ve got a filing to complete; a new client who just retained me.
Still,…
MyShingle.com Releases White Paper on Health Care Reform & Solos!
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As part of our launch, MyShingle.com announces the release of a white paper entitled The Health Care Reform Bill: What Solo and Small Firm Attorneys Need to Know (May 2010). Here’s the back story. As most solo and small firm lawyers are aware, procuring health insurance often poses…
Market Your Practice On The Government’s Dime
If the costs of marketing your law practice have you crying “Uncle,” why not call on Uncle Sam instead? Government funded resources and events – from reports, workshops and rulemakings – are a treasure trove for solos and small law firms who want to track trends, identify and educate themselves on potential new niche practice…
Warning Our Clients About the Dangers of Oversharing on Social Media
A while back, a colleague of mine had to deal with a client who fell squarely into the “with clients like these, who needs enemies” category. This client had shared copies of all of my colleague’s emails to him with of the opposing parties in the case. Worse, my colleague didn’t learn about the disclosure…
Don’t Lose Your Reputation When Leaving A Law Firm
(Note: Originally published online at Complete Lawyer, July 2008)
Most law students and lawyers know quite a bit about finding a job—how to write a compelling cover letter and an attention-grabbing resume, how to navigate tricky interview questions and how to make contacts who can help with the job search. With all the time…
Solos Know Strategies Associates Need To Learn
(Note: originally published at Complete Lawyer, November 2008 )
If you’ve just read this article’s title, you’re probably racking your brain trying to figure out what the heck a lowly solo practitioner like me can teach you about succeeding as a law firm associate.
You probably think that solos simply churn out form documents for…
Can Outsourcing Innovation Make Biglaw Firms Heros?
I’ve been enthralled by the concept of large firms outsourcing innovation to small fry ever since I first posted about the topic in 2008. As I describe (very rapidly!) in myIgniteLaw presentation, outsourcing innovation is a win-win for both sides of the bar: the big firm gets the benefit of a new practice area…
Should You Open Up Shop in Sears?
Across the pond in the UK, there’s growing anticipation over the possibility of legal services coming to a supermarket near you as the 2011 effective date of the Legal Services Act draws near. Passed by the UK Parliament in 2007, the Legal Services Act permits non-lawyer entities, like banks or supermarkets, to manage or own…
My Own Blast From The Past: Everything’s Going To Be Alright
I am not supposed to be posting here. My blog is moving platforms and this post will be lost in the transition. Oh well. There’s a good conversation taking place on line and I wanted to join in.
Today, Scott Greenfield shared his own blast from the past (or if you prefer, his salad days,…