I think we all agree that sending handwritten notes is a great habit to get into. A note is always an appropriate and appreciated gesture if someone has made time for you or provided you with some assistance—or sometimes, just because. Keeping up with friends on Facebook is convenient, but sending a note is more personal.
But instead of getting generic notecards at the office supply store, consider finding something more unique on Etsy. Etsy is a website where crafters sell their wares, and there are a lot of hand-crafted notecards. I prefer something with a monogram, but look for cards that suit your style. (I keep a variety of cards on hand.)
When writing a note, keep it short. Two or three sentences are best. In a thank-you note, for example, say thank you, reference something notable from your interaction, and express your wish to reciprocate or to see the person again.
Expect to get thank-yous for your thank-you notes!
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I think this is what happens when you just keep adding things over time. This person has obviously not read Eric’s post on the subject of email confidentiality disclaimers. I do not think this person has the slightest chance of preserving any rights or privilege as a result of this monstrosity.
While this is obscenely long, I am sure there are worse. Feel free to clog the comments with the longest lawyer email disclaimers you can find.
Click on for the full shebang.
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First, sorry for your situation. But hey, lots of people are out of work right now, so you are in good company. Future employers probably will not make a big deal out of your temporary unemployment.
But, future employers may worry that you have lost your game. And while the economy will recover, you will be facing a lot of competition as jobs for lawyers start to return.
Here are three ways to make yourself stand out and stay ahead of the pack. Hey, you could end up looking better, not worse, for your time off!
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Lawyers who are not on Facebook are missing out on critical opportunities to network for referrals, research defendants and potential jury members, market their law firms, and vet potential legal hires and current associates.
Lawyers who use it solely for personal reasons should reevaluate their use to consider the site’s possibilities for marketing and the development of professional relationships.
For those lawyers who still need persuading, here, in no specific order, are the top six reasons why lawyers should be on Facebook:
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Get your free copy of Ubuntu 9.04 today! Ubuntu is a free, open-source operating system based on GNU/Linux. When you download and burn Ubuntu to a CD, you can try it without making any changes to your computer. It comes with everything you need to get work done.
Why try it? It is faster than your Windows or Apple operating system, for one thing. It is more secure, for another. Ubuntu can do all kinds of neat tricks, like run from a flash drive so you can take your computer with you (without taking the hardware with you). And if you have an old computer sitting around that cannot run Windows without wheezing, try Ubuntu.
Ubuntu also stars in its own comic book, Ubunchu.
I have been using Ubuntu as my primary operating system at work for more than two years, and I have no plans to go back to Windows. Once you go free, it is hard to go back.
In honor of Earth Day, GreenPrint is a simple piece of software you might want to check out. GreenPrint reduces printer waste, saving time, energy, and trees.
GreenPrint’s patent-pending technology does this by analyzing each page of every document sent to the printer and looking for typical waste characteristics (like that last page with just a URL, banner ad, logo, or legal jargon).
GreenPrint also incorporates an easy to use PDF writer, a fantastic print preview called GreenView, and a reporting feature which keeps track of the number of pages and the amount of money you have saved.
GreenPrint has a free basic version for Windows and paid premium and Mac versions.
See our Law Technology Buyer's Guide for our top technology recommendations.
My old ThinkPad T43 is dead and I have been shopping for a new laptop. I value three things above all: portability, durability, and performance. I take my laptops everywhere, so they need to be thin and light. That means they also take a lot of abuse. And I like to keep my laptops for three to five years, so I prefer high performance components that will not slow me down over that time.
I have narrowed the field to three: the Apple Macbook, Lenovo ThinkPad, and Dell Precision. The laptop with Lenovo.com and Dell notebook are both business-class Windows PCs. The other is a Mac. I am having trouble deciding, so I decided to put together a detailed comparison. This is going to be a long post. Tune in, true believers, for a head-to-head comparison on the features I consider most important.
(Spoiler: I got the ThinkPad.)
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We have decided to extend the Lawyerist website optimization contest for two more weeks. The deadline to enter the contest is now May 8, 2009.
Two winners will each receive a $199-value consultation with Lawyerist. As part of the consultation we will review your website or blog, then schedule a 30-minute phone call with you to discuss specific, high-impact improvements you can can make to your site to dramatically improve its rankings, readership, and usability. We will also provide you with a printed report detailing our recommendations.
Go to the original Lawyerist website optimization contest announcement to learn how to enter.
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