Normally I stick to law practice tips here, but today I highlight some great tips on life. From the Positivity Blog, a great post with a really great title: 7 of My Favorite Timeless Tips from the Last 2500 Years.
Lawyer's Quality of Life
New Legal Humor Website: OverheardInCourt.com
For years, Texas lawyers enjoyed the humorous columns of Judge Buchmeyer. In his memory, a group of Texas lawyers has now launched OverheardInCourt.com. They invite you to submit your funny courtroom stories and are even offering some cash prizes this month for those selected among the submissions. Every trial lawyer has a few great stories,…
100 Quotes Every Geek Should Know
"100 Quotes Every Geek Should Know" is just too entertaining to not pass along. You can add your own favorite quote in the comments section.
The first one is: " “Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses…
High Tech Toys for the Holidays and Other Holiday Gift Ideas
I cannot believe they are already playing Christmas music in the malls! But the change of season also brings two great online resources for ideas for gifts for lawyers (or just for yourself if you have been good.)
Sharon Nelson and I have posted our latest Digital Edge podcast, High Tech Toys for the Holidays…
Law Professor Says Law Students Should be Warned of Potential Pitfalls
The ABA Journal has a story about Brooklyn Law School professor Anita Bernstein's Cornell Law Review article discussing the various potential pitfalls of law practice that she argues should be presented to law students. It is a great topic and I commend the professor for making sure it was widely available online. Lawyers know…
Tips on Using Outlook Tasks to Clear Your Inbox
I returned from the ABA Annual Meeting resolved to try to make better use of Outlook Tasks to improve my life. A tip about Task due dates from Michael Linenberger, author of Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook, is a part of that strategy. So far the results are mixed, but I haven't bought…
“Maybe He’s Just Not That Into You. When the Prosecutor Doesn’t Like You”
Ever have a prosecutor or court staff person who seemed to be rude and unreasonable to you? Well, here's an article that may contain some insight for some of you. I saw this so frequently at the courthouses when I practiced. So I strongly suggest you read Maybe He's Just Not That Into You. When …
Remove the Windows Startup Sound from Your Life
We hear it at many Continuing Legal Education programs. Someone who either arrived late or was visiting with colleagues, boots up their computer and the Windows Startup sound plays while the first speaker is talking. This is not too embarrassing unless it is really loud because you were up late the night before blasting out iTunes…
Great Ideas for Fun Law Office Decorations
Clever cartoons personalized with the lawyer's or firm name make great office decorations or gifts for lawyers. http://www.yournameherecartoons.com/
Oklahoma City artist Greg Burns has a law office print. He will personalize the lawyer's name on the diploma on the wall and sign the print. http://www.gregburns-fineart.com/print.asp?id=48#mark
Google May Have Quite a Loud Google Voice
There is a lot of buzz about the latest Google offering, Google Voice. I was pretty excited when I heard that it was going to offer free transcription of voicemail into text. How many times are you in a situation where you can't take a call or listen to a voice mail, but you could…