The New York Times: “As public health officials look to fall and winter, the specter of a new surge of Covid-19 gives them chills. But there is a scenario they dread even more: a severe flu season, resulting in a “twindemic.” Even a mild flu season could stagger hospitals already coping with Covid-19 cases. And… Continue Reading
Accurate, Focused Research on Law, Technology and Knowledge Discovery Since 2002
Category Archives: Marketing
COVID-19 Has Changed Law Firm Operations and Management Dramatically – What Happens Now?
Integreon/BigHand Whitepaper via LawSites: “A recent Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) poll, co-sponsored by global managed services provider Integreon and legal productivity and profitability technology company BigHand, sought to determine how law firms had changed as a result of the pandemic, and what the future holds. The poll gathered feedback from ALA members who attended… Continue Reading
The Sticky Service Challenge for Law Libraries
Via LLRX – The Sticky Service Challenge for Law Libraries – As a law librarian, law and technology expert, professor, writer and speaker, with significant work experience in multiple sectors, David Whelan is uniquely positioned to discuss the critical question – What does it take to make a service sticky enough for people to stay? Continue Reading
ABA Profile of the Legal Profession
“The state of the legal profession changes every year. The 2020 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession is a snapshot of the profession at a moment in time – a 150-page compilation of statistics and trends in 10 areas: Legal deserts, demographics, lawyer pay, legal education, judges, pro bono work, women in the profession, legal… Continue Reading
New Normal Of Legal Telework Likely To Outlast Pandemic
Law360: “The coronavirus has forced the majority of the legal workforce out of the office, but as firm leaders learn that their attorneys and staff can work efficiently from home, many say it is unlikely that they will ever go back to the prepandemic way of work….Most lawyers and law firm staff have enjoyed working… Continue Reading
Virtual Legal Conferences: A Formula For Success
Via LLRX – Virtual Legal Conferences: A Formula For Success – Along with most conferences in all sectors, the largest legal technology conferences, ILTACON, will be held virtually this year. Nicole L. Black proposes using avatars to make such conferences more interesting and impactful. Continue Reading
Reopening Your Law Firm – Your Clients
Via LLRX – Reopening Your Law Firm: Your Clients – Nicole L. Black has published a series of articles focused on helping your firm work remotely and effectively throughout the pandemic. As many firms throughout the country are planning and executing phased re-openings, Nicole identifies issues and actions to assess and implement to permit your… Continue Reading
The Pandemic Pushed Clerkship Hiring to Zoom and Law Students Liked It
Law.com – “Remote clerkship interviewing went so well last week that some law school career services officials hope it remains an option even after COVID-19 subsides…” Continue Reading
Telework Still Reigns As NYC Firms Cleared To Reopen Offices
Law360 – “New York City kicked off the second phase of its reopening plan Monday, freeing many companies to bring employees back into the office, but some law firms say ongoing coronavirus concerns are holding them back. “We’re in no rush to reopen in New York,” said Richard Hans, the head of DLA Piper‘s Manhattan… Continue Reading
What Happens to Powell’s Books When You Can’t Browse the Aisles?
The New York Times – The enormous independent bookstore in Portland, Ore., became an unlikely tourist attraction. Now that it’s shut, Emily Powell, the chief executive, is having to rethink the books business. “Powell’s Books was selling books online before Amazon.com existed. Over the years, its flagship store grew to occupy a full city block… Continue Reading
How Law Firms Are Responding to COVID-19 [Survey Results]
Via LLRX – How Law Firms Are Responding to COVID-19 [Survey Results] – On an individual level, lawyers and legal professionals are experiencing a mix of productivity challenges in a new and potentially permanently changed legal landscape. Martin Cogburn discusses the top productivity challenges individuals are facing, the tools they’re adopting, and their thoughts on… Continue Reading
Re-Opening Your Law Firm: There’s a Bar Association Guide for That!
Via LLRX – Re-Opening Your Law Firm: There’s a Bar Association Guide for That! – After months of business closures, many states are beginning to slowly allow more essential businesses to open their doors. In most states, law firms will be among the first wave of businesses that are permitted to resume providing services to… Continue Reading
