June 2012 Archives

We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week's offerings from various areas of FindLaw's unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what's new:

FindLaw Consumer Blogs

• 5 Ways Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling Affects You: The High Court's historic ruling on the Affordable Care Act is a hot topic, with supporters and critics offering their takes on the surprising decision. Find out what it means for the average American in FindLaw's Law and Daily Life.

2012 is going to be a big year for London.  Most of the world will be on hand for the summer Olympics this summer. But sports is not the only exciting thing happening. Thomson Reuters is pleased to announce that the industry-leading attorney rating service, Super Lawyers, is continuing its mission of bringing visibility to outstanding lawyers by expanding into London. Started in 1991, Super Lawyers covers all 50 states as well as Washington D.C.

London marks the first international market for Super Lawyers.

London Super Lawyers will focus on solicitors who exhibit excellence in their practice of law. Known for its award-winning editorial content and profiles on high-achieving lawyers, Super Lawyers will now offer the same quality services for solicitors in London.

A mention on a Super Lawyers list can be a great source for consumers in need of legal help and for client referrals for solicitors in London.

Welcome to another post from our "Meet the FindLaw Team" series. "Meet the FindLaw Team" provides insight into the day-to-day lives of our colleagues. Today we feature FindLaw Account Manager Andrew Vanecek. Get to know Andrew by reading about his experiences at FindLaw below.

What is your current title?
Account Manager.

We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week's offerings from various areas of FindLaw's unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what's new:

FindLaw Consumer Blogs

• 3 Key Factors in a Swimming Pool Injury Suit: With summer now in full swing, swimming pool injuries are on the rise. If you or your loved ones are hurt in a swimming pool accident, what should you consider before making waves with a lawsuit? FindLaw's Injured suggests three important questions that are key to any pool-injury claim.

Millions of legal professionals visit FindLaw.com each month. We regularly survey the attorneys, paralegals, law students and law school grads to find out their favorite, and not so favorite, parts of the site.

In response, FindLaw for Legal Professionals received a shiny new redesign. We're confident it will help make your time on FindLaw.com even more useful.

We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week’s offerings from various areas of FindLaw’s unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what’s new:

FindLaw Consumer Blogs

• 5 Ways Being a ‘Cool Dad’ Can Get Illegal: The urge to be seen as a “cool dad” can sometimes lead to criminal charges when a father isn’t too careful. Some recent “bad dads” in the news provide good examples of what not to do with your kids. FindLaw’s Blotter breaks down some legally risky scenarios, just in time for Father’s Day weekend.

FindLaw is a dynamic, fast-paced company within Thomson Reuters, a major international corporation.

For more than 15 years, FindLaw has been the leading online destination for free legal information, making the law more accessible to people every day. Each month, more than five million people visit FindLaw.com to find information about a legal topic, solve a legal problem or find a lawyer.

We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week's offerings from various areas of FindLaw's unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what's new:

FindLaw Consumer Blogs

• Disneyland Sued in 140 Injury Cases in 5 Years: It's a popular vacation destination, but the “Happiest Place on Earth” is hit with dozens of personal injury lawsuits every year. What types of injuries are most common, and how often do plaintiffs win in court? FindLaw's Injured has the not-so-amusing details on theme park lawsuits.

Approximately 81 percent of consumers with a legal need use the Internet to access legal information and products, FindLaw’s Consumer Needs Survey reports. More and more of these consumers are also using the web to find an attorney.

A web presence has no become an essential part of the legal business, giving potential clients access to a wealth of critical information.

Enter Super LawyersOnline Firm Profile. This new offering is a great way to increase a law firm’s online visibility and establishes trust with potential clients before they even walk through the door.

You do it and so do your clients, prospects, and everyone they know. Social media sites are increasingly the way people connect with others, share their opinions and research big decisions such as hiring an attorney.

For law firms, social media is an incredibly important tool for reaching new and existing clients in addition to establishing legal expertise in a given field. Done right, social media is also an engaging and powerful way for attorneys to build relationships and manage their reputations.

The legal process is intimidating for many first-time litigants. The courtrooms, legal jargon, and pageantry involved in the legal process can be overwhelming.

The fear of the unknown, however, should not stop prospective litigants from pursuing justice. While people want to avoid spending time navigating the legal system, the majority of legal consumers are pleased with their attorneys, legal outcomes, and the judicial process.

Deciding whether or not to take a client's case can sometimes be a tough call for attorneys. There are a lot of variables to consider, and the process can often be time consuming.

Enter FindLaw's new Contact Advisor, an advanced contact management dashboard that simplifies the client-screening process for law firms and attorneys.

Featuring patent-pending innovation, Contact Advisor provides law firms with at-a-glance access to client details.

We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week's offerings from various areas of FindLaw's unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what's new:

FindLaw Consumer Blogs

• 5 Things to Do When You're a Hit-and-Run Victim: Accidents happen, but not all drivers act responsibly after they've hit someone. What are some possible routes to get compensation for a hit-and-run accident? FindLaw's Injured provides a road map to help you recover money for your damages.