Here are some recent articles of interest that I found this week related to law practice management, law technology, and legal marketing. Enjoy!
Florida Insurance News: In Florida, officials ban term ‘climate change’
The state of Florida is the region most susceptible to the effects of global warming in this country, according to scientists. Sea-level rise alone threatens 30 percent of the state’s beaches over the next 85 years.
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Thoughts From the LegalTech® Keynote on Creating a Framework for Innovation in Your Law Firm
Dr. Jeff DeGraff, Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, gave a dynamic keynote presentation at LegalTech to an appreciative, engaged, occasionally-in-stitches, overflow crowd. His TED Talk training was in full effect. The great story-telling didn’t lack for social media friendly soundbites as evidenced by the barrage of tweets. Here’s a summary and highlights from his presentation.
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50 Shades of Content Marketing
Content is key to finding and validating prospective firms and law firms are getting on board as they discover its potential for promoting their brand and reputation, establishing expertise and building trust. Here are 50 shades of content marketing, though unlike the book and movie, this list is not intended to titillate, unless you’re excited at the prospect of increased awareness for your firm, establishing thought leadership, and attracting new clients.
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How to Market Yourself and Find Work as a Freelance Attorney
Many experienced attorneys are looking for alternative ways to practice law. It could be for a myriad reasons. For example, the attorney may have just had a baby and wants to work remotely part-time, or is a retired partner but still wants to practice in a flexible manner, or may have outside hobbies and interests and don’t want to work full-time. These attorneys are often referred to as freelance attorneys. These freelance attorneys will work with law firms and solo practitioners nationwide on a project-basis for when they need help with overflow work and other resourcing challenges. It is great work because of the flexibility of working remotely and part-time.
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Florida Legal News: Florida Takes First Step Toward Criminalizing Trans People’s Bathroom Use
A Florida House subcommittee approved a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to bar citizens from using single-sex public restrooms, dressing rooms, and showers that do not correspond with the gender listed on their legal identification, reports the Tampa Bay Times.
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Florida Legal News: Florida Governor Rick Scott Abandons Efforts To Require Drug Tests For Welfare Recipients
Passing up a Tuesday deadline to file an appeal to the Supreme Court, Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) has abandoned his efforts to require mandatory drug tests for welfare recipients. On Wednesday, the Associated Press confirmed, through Scott’s spokeswoman, Jackie Schutz that the Governor had decided not to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that the drug testing was unconstitutional.
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Thank you for reading (and sharing). Stay tuned for next week’s weekly review for Law Practice Tips and Florida Insurance Law!
