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Washington state’s Consumer Electronic Mail Act (“CEMA”), a statute enacted back in 2003 prohibits companies conducting business in Washington state from sending or providing “substantial assistance or support” in the...more
On October 24, the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General (the “DCAG”) announced that it entered into a $500,000 settlement with a title insurance company following an investigation, alleging that the company...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •FTC and Florida AG Put the Brakes on Alleged “Trucking...more
District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb has settled with Allied Title & Escrow, LLC, KVS Title, LLC, Union Settlements, LLC, and Modern Settlements, LLC, along with affiliate entities to resolve an investigation into...more
On August 29, the DC Attorney General’s office announced settlements with four title insurance companies over their widespread use of illegal kickbacks in violation of DC’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA). Under the...more
It’s easy to get caught up in client work and forget about one of the most powerful growth tools right in front of you—other lawyers. Stefanie Marrone explains what to do....more
Law firms are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining clients. Traditional marketing techniques are no longer sufficient in a world driven by digital innovation and evolving consumer behavior. This blog...more
In this episode of the Expertise Unlocked Podcast, host Jennifer Riggins is joined by Digital Partner and Member of The Year Paul Beare. The conversation starts with the pair highlighting how the network is a melting pot...more
Many abilities are important to the success of an attorney’s thought leadership efforts. But the best ability an attorney can have regarding thought leadership is availability. There’s a saying in sports that the best...more
Connect with your clients (and referral sources) by using their industries’ jargon in your thought leadership marketing. When it comes to attorneys’ content marketing and thought leadership marketing efforts, their...more
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published favorable Advisory Opinion No. 23-15 on January 3, which concluded that a consultant’s proposal to provide gift cards to existing...more
As a lawyer, building and maintaining your network is crucial to your professional success. Your previous clients can be an excellent resource for generating referrals, but what happens after your case has concluded?...more
The plan of a healthcare consulting firm (the “Firm”) to give gift cards to physicians in exchange for referrals to new customers does not violate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (the “AKS”), according to an Advisory...more
Our Legal Marketing 2.0 Podcast has covered a diverse range of topics, with host Guy Alvarez sitting down with many of the top leaders and rainmakers in the world of legal marketing. From the rise of AI technology to the...more
As technology continually reshapes…everything…law firms are under mounting pressure to adapt. This adaptation is not only necessitated by advancements in technology like A.I., but also by an evolving workforce and, as always,...more
From taxes to torts, there’s considerable opportunity for law firms to serve the nation’s 33 million small businesses, a demographic with the potential to generate upwards of 420 million legal matters each year. But this...more
Effective referral marketing content for plaintiffs’ firms does more than tout gaudy numbers. When plaintiffs’ attorneys and their firms publish content—including thought leadership content—aimed at their referral sources...more
Law firms should use educational email campaigns to nurture “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients, to convert them into clients. Some lawyers get frustrated by “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients who are not...more
This opinion addresses a proposed agreement (“Proposed Arrangement”) between a national anatomic pathology laboratory (“Requestor”) and laboratories owned in whole or in part by physicians who may refer (“Referring...more
Keeping your thought leadership short gives you more opportunities to get in front of your target audiences while still allowing you to show off your knowledge and wisdom. Lawyers and other professional services providers...more
June 7, 2023 | Blog Measuring and monitoring business performance is critical to the success of your law firm, and there are dozens of K.P.I.s that can be used by marketing professionals. But first, what is a K.P.I.?...more
The law firms that consistently publish thought leadership can gain a recruiting advantage over their competitors that do not. We like to think about thought leadership as a core marketing and business development tool for...more
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act prohibits mortgage loan originators from offering incentives to other companies in exchange for referring homebuyers to them for mortgage loans. The Bureau alleged that the...more
If you’re contemplating expanding, niching, or otherwise changing your legal practice, craft thought leadership content that leads the way. While promoting his October 1977 album “Heroes,” the late David Bowie said,...more
When people commit to spending their hard-earned dollars, they go through a process. This is true of even the most basic consumer goods, but the process tends to be more complex when choosing a law firm. What is referred to...more