Many workers are not reporting injuries because of fear of retaliation from their employer. A new survey from FindLaw found that nine percent of American adults say they suffered an on-the-job injury but did not report it to their supervisor because they were afraid they would be fired, reprimanded, harassed or suffer some other consequence. …
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FindLaw survey: 21 percent of workers injured on the job
You don’t have to be a Alaskan crab fisherman on “The Deadliest Catch” to worry about on-the-job injuries. Even seemingly harmless office jobs can pose risks on carpal tunnel syndrome and slip-and-fall accidents. A new FindLaw survey found that one in five Americans say that they have been injured while on the job. Here are …
- December 16, 2013
- Leonard Lee
Rethink how potential clients find your firm
Most law firms today realize the importance of search engines to their online marketing. They know that consumers are increasingly using Google and other search engines to find and research law firms before hiring them. No one really disputes this. At the same time, paying for search engine optimization (SEO) services to rank highly in …
- December 11, 2013
- Mark Jacobsen
Podcast: How to get the most from your online marketing
Many law firms believe top search engine rankings are a silver bullet for their online marketing — a magic tool that will deliver a steady flow of business. But are specific keyword phrases such as “Boston personal injury attorney” or “Miami DUI lawyer” really the key to online marketing success? A new FindLaw study analyzed …
- December 4, 2013
- Leonard Lee
University of Wisconsin-Stout officials visit FindLaw
University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen and other UWS officials met with FindLaw employees recently on the Thomson Reuters campus in Eagan. UWS recently completed the first quarter of a new Search Engine Optimization course that is being taught with assistance from instructors provided by FindLaw. The course is believed to be the first of …
- November 27, 2013
- Leonard Lee
FindLaw’s Craig Yolitz: When he sees a problem, he does something about it
Craig Yolitz, vice president of Customer Operations at FindLaw, began his career with Thomson Reuters in 1985, the day after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. It all began with an internship with manufacturing and print operations, and as he continued to explore his interests in printing and move through his career, he eventually discovered that he …
- November 19, 2013
- Susan Martin
Americans oppose turning over social media passwords to bosses, says new FindLaw.com survey
While this should certainly come as no shock, a new FindLaw.com survey found that Americans overwhelmingly oppose allowing their bosses to obtain their social media passwords. According to the survey, eighty-three percent of American adults say that employers should not be allowed to obtain passwords to personal social media accounts, such as Facebook and YouTube. Only …
- November 18, 2013
- Susan Martin
More accolades for Super Lawyers’ journalism
Super Lawyers is perhaps most well-known for its lists, rating attorneys in each state using a patented selection process. But an important part of Super Lawyers is the editorial team, whose hard work regularly produces top-notch features on selected attorneys, which are included in each issue of Super Lawyers Magazine. Recently, Super Lawyers received two journalism awards. Click here …
- November 13, 2013
- Alex Cook
The 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition arrives
In today’s competitive business world, skilled general counsel is invaluable. It’s with that in mind the Super Lawyers turns an eye toward the business world for the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition. The 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition includes exceptional attorneys from more than 8,500 firms who have mastered their skills in five different business-related …
- November 12, 2013
- Alex Cook
October podcast: Student loans, same sex marriage and the joking judge
In the October 2013 edition of the Legal Current podcast, we cover: Legal news: Same-sex marriage in New Jersey Legal trends & insights: FindLaw survey on student loans News from Thomson Reuters: The 2013 Grace Hopper Celebration Of Women In Computing Conference On the legal blogs: Joking judge Vince Sicari of New Jersey You can listen to the episode now …
- October 31, 2013
- Susan Martin