Neighborhoods often conjure images of summertime block parties, grill-outs or gaggles of children playing together in a cul-de-sac. However, neighbors may not always coexist together so peacefully. According to new data from a FindLaw.com survey, more than forty percent of Americans have had a dispute with a neighbor. “Neighborhoods form dynamic communities with unique personalities, …
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Ask Super Lawyers – a destination to share legal expertise
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a destination for consumers to find outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. And now through the new Ask Super Lawyers website, individuals seeking legal advice can ask these top attorneys state-specific questions about legal matters. “We are excited to offer a new way for our selected …
- June 19, 2013
- Alex Cook
Credit report woes are common
Nearly a quarter of Americans say they’ve experienced problems with their credit report, ranging from incorrect credit scores to inaccurate credit history information. A new FindLaw survey found that 23 percent of Americans have found a problem in their credit reports. The good news is, the vast majority of people who found problems said that the …
- June 6, 2013
- Leonard Lee
Blogging tips to bolster business
If you’re reading this right now, it’s likely that you don’t need to be convinced that blogs are a powerful communication and marketing tool. But let’s look at the numbers: a 2012 ALM Legal Intelligence Report found that nearly 50 percent of U.S. law firms claim social media, including blogs, have generated leads. But how …
- May 21, 2013
- Alex Cook
Pro Bono Super Lawyers Digital Edition now available
Earlier this year, Super Lawyers announced the seven recipients of the 2012 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Awards. The annual Awards honor individual lawyers, law firms, law students, law schools and other institutions in the legal profession that exemplify excellence in practice through delivery of volunteer legal services to the poor, underrepresented or exploited. In a …
- May 14, 2013
- Susan Martin
The spirit of giving
Thomson Reuters has been a supporter of the National Kidney Foundation for many years. But recently, FindLaw had a very special reason to continue its support. Matthew Rognstad, a senior front end developer for FindLaw, has struggled with kidney disease since October 2011. When his kidneys failed and he went on dialysis, he started the …
- May 6, 2013
- Susan Martin
FindLaw survey says nearly a quarter of Americans have never checked their credit report
Have you checked your credit report lately? According to a new survey by FindLaw, nearly one in four Americans has never looked at their credit report. People with more income are somewhat more likely to check their reports. However, a significant percentage of people even at the highest income levels say they have never checked …
- April 25, 2013
- Leonard Lee
March remains the peak month for divorce
March is known for St. Patrick’s Day, the Spring Equinox and March Madness, but as recent data suggest, the month also carries a more dubious claim as the most active month for divorce filings in the U.S. Westlaw, the nation’s leading legal research database, found that while divorce filings increased nearly 13 percent between December …
- April 10, 2013
- Alex Cook
Identify business opportunities through social media
This guest blog post was written by Brian Ledis, product developer for FindLaw Are you curious about how to successfully identify business opportunities and build relationships through the growing medium of social media? If your answer is yes, then you’re not alone. Most people, over 75%*, will first consult their networks of family, friends, and …
- April 1, 2013
- Susan Martin
How to make social media work for your law firm
Are you interested in incorporating social media into your law firm’s marketing strategy? Then mark your calendar for a FindLaw webcast titled “How to Make Social Media Work for Your Law Firm” on Wednesday, March 13 at 2 p.m. EST. In this half-hour webcast, Mark Jacobsen, senior director of Strategic Development at FindLaw, and Brian …
- March 8, 2013
- Susan Martin