Posts under Tag: Humor
Our Litigious Society and Dog Park Mayhem

Last Saturday was a beautiful, sunny South Florida day. One of those “Chamber of Commerce” specials. Awesome day for my dog and I to head to the dog park. We headed through the first set of gates, waved hello to a few familiar snouts, and entered the “small dog” area.  Upon opening the gate and were promptly greeted by a [...]

By mike with 2 comments
The Naughty Confessions of an Unpicked Juror

Today, yet again, I showed up for jury duty like the responsible citizen that I am, only to be spurned yet again, like an unpopular, ugly kid at a high-school dance. Getting summoned to juror pools is something of a second profession for me. I don’t know what it is about my luck, or the way my personal identification numbers [...]

By lportx with 5 comments
Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for Lawyers : Nagging Questions

Yesterday at the MILOFest conference someone confessed they were on the sidelines of the social media ballgame and was wondering what Twitter was used for and how much time to spend on it. In response, here are some stills from a recent presentation I gave on social media for law firms. Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn – everyone’s talking about them, [...]

By lportx with 3 comments
8 Ways Using Online Law Practice Management Software Will Make You Sound Like Your Old Man

“When I was a kid I used to walk uphill to school. Five miles. Both ways!” Hearing the old war stories of one’s parents is part of life. If you’re like me, you’re probably already engaging in similar dribble with your children: “When I was a kid, we couldn’t see our photos instantly. We used to have to take them [...]

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Lawyer Mobility: How Attorneys Can Get in Trouble with Butt Calls (and Ghost Calls)

A danger lurks, threatening us all. It’s known as the “butt call”, or a call accidentally triggered by someone sitting on their cell phone or otherwise activating the speed dial with one’s anatomy that is, shall we say, not one’s finger.

By lportx with 0 comments