I recently moved to Washington after practicing in Utah for two years. In a way, I am reliving those years— everything is new and the learning curve is steep. In Utah, I was lucky to have colleagues who introduced me to their go-to websites, which gave me a lay of the land as a new […]
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April 8, 2014, marked the end of support to Windows XP. Microsoft says it will push some security updates until 2015, but it is time to be proactive and decide what to do to protect your system, if you still have Windows XP. Option 1: Install an alternative operating system. “Upgrade” to Windows 8.1. Be […]
Read More… myWSBA Links Update Contact Info Update Practice Info Check MCLE Roster Access myCLE Join a Section Change Password Have you logged in to myWSBA lately? You should! MyWSBA is the key to managing your WSBA member record, lawyer directory profile, MCLE roster, and CLE purchases. Below are five (okay, six) things you can do online with […]
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Heartbleed (a cooler name for a computer bug was never found!) has blown our sense of Internet security. Not only did it leave a wee backdoor open on nearly any site using OpenSSL, giving hackers potential open season on collecting your passwords to many of the sites you use regularly, but it potentially made your […]
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Are you familiar with the services we offer our members? Tools like Casemaker, WordRake, the Washington Daily Decision Service, and insurance resources are available to help you and your practice prosper. Below, learn more about one of my favorite member benefits: TheFormTool. TheFormTool: Form Automation By a show of hands, who uses forms? 1, 2, […]
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The old economy is not coming back, neither is yesterday. A wise man once advised, “Give up all hope of a more perfect past.” It’s not about more protections, rebuilding the lawyer monopoly or crushing the non-lawyer legal service uprising. Let’s change the conversation. It is about creating a business model for law firms that […]
Read More…Stay on top of Washington case law updates! I often wonder at the modern technological age, as someone who grew up without the Internet, had to read a map to figure out how to get to her destination, and got her first big boxy computer (with only the capacity for word processing) in college. It […]
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Americans are increasingly concerned about the privacy of their personal data. For example, an ESET and Harris Interactive survey reveals an uptick in “cyber responsibility,” that can be defined as the ability of individuals to exercise certain levels of protection over their personal data. The survey reveals 4 out of 5 individuals surveyed have adjusted […]
Read More…Because even the most resolute need help now and again. On Dec. 31, 2001, I made a New Year’s resolution to never again make another New Year’s resolution. It’s the only resolution I’ve ever managed to keep. I’m a notorious quitter who had never before followed through on any of the crazy resolutions I had imagined […]
Read More…Learn more about WA’s evolving public employee labor law. Many employees pass their day by regularly checking their social media accounts, whether Twitter, Facebook, or other sites. Often, individuals record or post where they are employed, their extracurricular activities, pictures, updates as to their location, and other personal information. In order to keep up to speed […]
Read More…Learn more about Washington Daily Decision Service, a daily bulletin summarizing appellate decisions. Said the judge to the lawyer: “Counsel, I’ve read your papers, but how does yesterday’s decision in _____________ affect your argument”? Said the lawyer to the judge: “Well, your Honor, I… uh… I’m not familiar with that case.” Maybe you think this scenario isn’t a […]
Read More…Your free Casemaker access now includes a CaseCheck+ and CiteCheck! In October 2013, WSBA upgraded the services provided through the free online legal research tool, Casemaker, to include two new features – at no cost to you. Our Casemaker service will continue to offer CasemakerDigest for free, which provides summaries, updated daily, on state and federal appellate […]
Read More…Want to try Groupon to get new clients? Learn what factors you should consider to steer clear of ethical pitfalls. There are ethical concerns in the use of social media coupons, and whether their use by lawyers seeking new clients is in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct depends on a number of factors. Washington […]
Read More…Are RPC violations lurking in your LinkedIn profile? Lawyers frequently use social media to market their name and their business. Nowadays, almost every lawyer has a website, blog, LinkedIn profile, Facebook profile, or other online account. It is important to make sure you are not displaying false or misleading communication about yourself or your services as […]
Read More…Learn more about ReInvent Law, a series of “free, open conversation-sparking exchanges”. Disruption and change are constants in the legal industry today and many law students, young lawyers, and seasoned partners have been personally affected by the ongoing shifts. The legal industry in Washington has been no exception, but some see these challenges as an opportunity. […]
Read More…Explore the ethics and efficacy of advertising on “daily deal” websites. Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are those of the author and are not endorsed by the WSBA. The WSBA encourages members to thoroughly review the Rules of Professional Conduct and WSBA Ethics Advisory Opinions when engaging in any type of marketing […]
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