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Sometimes, someone on the internet is right

July 19, 2013 by

It’s true. Admitting someone has a good idea, a good correction to your comments, or is otherwise “right” is difficult to admit. But it feels good. And it’s empowering.

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Is there an online duty of responsibility (to act like an adult)?

May 12, 2011 by

We tweet. We update our Facebook status. We respond to someone else’s Facebook status. We write a blog post. We respond again. And sometimes, we have an “Exclusive!” But do we think first? Do we ask: should I? Would I want someone to say this about me?

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Law Practice Tip #7: Beware Twitter

February 2, 2011 by

Be wise about your use of Twitter, Facebook, blogs, or anything else you post online. Assume that it won’t disappear or leave the Internet–ever. Someone will always be able to find it. How will it affect your online reputation? Will it come back to haunt you? Think twice before hitting “publish.” Also, if your boss is […]

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It’s a dangerous world out there (on the internet)

July 26, 2010 by

Image via CrunchBase The internet, for all the access to information and social network fun (i.e. Facebook and Twitter, among others) it provides, can be a dangerous place, especially for the unsuspecting attorney.  A colleague of mine who spends much of his career working in political consulting with candidates and elected officials has said, many […]

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Facebook: do what it takes to protect your image online

February 24, 2010 by

I cannot connect to Facebook during work hours, due to a nefarious blocking service that ensures I stay productively at work for the duration of the time I am paid to be at my desk, energetically pouring over  contracts, letters of intent, amendments and other legal documents.  Nevertheless, I am still on Facebook. I cannot […]

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