New Book: The Legal Side of Blogging

The Legal Side of Blogging by Ruth Carter, published by the ABA Law Practice Division, examines legal issues that may arise from publishing a blog.  It is written by a blogger for other bloggers and covers such topics as: copyright, ethics, confidentiality, defamation and invasion of privacy.

""In this book, experienced attorney Ruth Carter explains your rights as a blogger, discusses real-life examples of what can go wrong, and offers advice on how to avoid the common legal pitfalls of blogging."

Find it on the new book table today! (KF320 .I57 C37)

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New Book: Twitter for Lawyers

Twitter in One Hour For Lawyers by Jared Correia (KF320 .I57 C67) focuses on the difficult task of making social media appropriate and profitable for a lawyer.  From how to optimize your profile to maintaining professional and interesting communication with your followers, this book covers topics of interest to both new lawyers just starting to market themselves and experienced lawyers who want to avoid social media pitfalls.

Check it out now at the Hofstra Law Library's new book table!

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Online Resources: Social Media Law & Policy Report (BNA)

If you are interested in a publication that offers coverage of social media-related law and policy information as well as news, expert analysis, primary sources, and practice tools, take a look at BNA's Social Media Law & Policy Report. It provides access to full-text state and federal case law, statutes, regulations, state bar ethics opinions, federal agency enforcement actions/guidelines and more.  The Report provides coverage from May 1, 2012 to date.  
To access Social Media Law & Policy Report (BNA):

• Go to the Library's home page, click "Online Resources"
• Click the "Consumer Law" link
• Scroll down to "Social Media Law & Policy Report (BNA)"

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50 Ways to Market Your Practice

The ABA Journal recently published an interesting article entitled "50 Simple Ways You Can Market Your Practice."  The article was compiled from strategies straight from successful lawyers and consultants who who have focused on a marketing plan to increase their practice.  Some tips include volunteering at various organizations, taking advantage of Google tools, increasing social media and more.  For the full article, click here.

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