Posts by Jason Bland
Higher Gas Prices Mean Fewer Car Accidents
Gas just crossed $4.00 a gallon again, according to AAA. For most Americans, that is nothing but bad news. But buried inside that pain at the pump is a pattern that researchers have documented for nearly two decades: when gas prices go up, traffic fatalities go down. You might be wondering why a guy who’s…
Read MoreWorkslop in the Office is Annoying. Workslop in Your Law Firm is Dangerous
Your associate used AI to draft a motion for summary judgment. The formatting looks sharp. The argument structure seems logical. The citations are in perfect Bluebook format. There is just one problem. Three of those citations do not exist. This is workslop. And it is already costing law firms real money. What AI Workslop Actually…
Read MoreAI Content Is Everywhere in Law Firm Search Results. But is it working?
Every law firm marketing conference, webinar, or workshop I have attended in the past year has featured at least one panel debating whether AI-generated content will help or hurt your Google rankings. The conversation usually splits into two camps. One side argues that Google will eventually crack down on AI content and punish anyone using…
Read MoreLaw Firm Sues Thomson Reuters Over Failure to Launch New FindLaw Website After Exchanging 134 Emails
Connecticut-based law firm Moore, O’Brien & Foti has filed a lawsuit against Thomson Reuters and its subsidiary FindLaw, alleging a string of failures that left the firm without a functional website despite paying substantial fees. The case, filed on May 23, 2024, in the Superior Court of Connecticut, sheds light on the potential pitfalls law…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Law Firm’s First Video
Whether you’re starting a TikTok channel, boosting your YouTube channel, or upgrading your website, video content can help make your future clients feel comfortable talking to you and your staff. For law firms, crafting an engaging and informative video can significantly enhance visibility and client engagement, plus open the doors to other opportunities like webinar…
Read MoreGoogle’s March 2024 Broad Core Update is Fighting Spam and Deleting Low Quality Content
Google has long been the go-to search engine for billions of users worldwide, serving as a bridge between users and the vast ocean of information available on the web. Recognizing the importance of maintaining the integrity and quality of search results, Google has continually evolved its search algorithms and policies to combat spam and low-quality…
Read MoreWhat are the best live chat services for lawyers?
Your law firm has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to get people to your website. Once their, you have to make it easy to contact your firm and that means offering more than just a contact form and phone number. Live chat services can help connect you to prospective clients who are ready to…
Read MoreThe 4 Best Law-related Movies That All Young Lawyers Should Watch
We asked legal professionals from various fields to share their favorite law-related movies and the valuable lessons young lawyers can learn from them. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) In the deeply segregated town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s, “To Kill a Mockingbird” tells the poignant tale of Scout Finch, a young girl caught in…
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