When I began preparations to go solo four months ago, the most important thing I did was to create a business plan. I didn’t think I had time to do it— I would have rather continued to prepare my forms, ...

Tagged with: advice bank business plan firms goals jobs lawyer Marketing MSBA new lawyer practice solo

NEW YORK — Facebook is unveiling new advertising offerings designed to help the world’s biggest brands spread their message on the world’s largest online social network. Facebook executives are outlining a vision to move from advertisements to stories. This means ...

Tagged with: advertising facebook initial public offering like Marketing social media social network

Members of the International Brotherhood of Mythical Creatures  are taking matters into their hands, hooves and paws. The group released a statement from the North Pole on Monday afternoon officially declaring Kegasus, Lord of the InfieldFest at the Preakness, is ...

Tagged with: advertising Baltimore campaign kegasus Marketing Pimlico Race Course

Loyola University Maryland said it has selected Baltimore-based Under Armour Inc. to be the official outfitter of the Greyhounds, beginning with the 2012-2013 seasons. The multi-year agreement gives Under Armour, a manufacturer of performance apparel, footwear and accessories, the right ...

Tagged with: Baltimore Loyola Loyola University Maryland manufacturer Marketing Under Armour

The Maryland & District of Columbia Credit Union Association has named Bridget Crawley as its director of marketing and communications. Crawley will oversee all marketing, branding strategies and media relations for MDDCCUA. She will be responsible for strengthening credibility, enhancing ...

Tagged with: communications Marketing Maryland and District of Columbia Credit Union Association

A friend of mine mentioned recently that people generally either don’t use social media at all or use it as a replacement for traditional networking. (Actually, she will now be writing an article on that hypothesis for an upcoming issue ...

Tagged with: advice bloggers communication facebook federal trade commission lawyer litigation Marketing reprimand social media tweets twitter

Steven Schindler has been named chief marketing officer at the National Aquarium. In this role, Schindler will oversee all of the National Aquarium’s marketing initiatives for both the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. venues. Schindler will champion the National Aquarium’s mission ...

Tagged with: Baltimore conservation Marketing national aquarium washington

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is keeping telemarketers and other businesses on the hook for nuisance phone calls, letting those annoyed by the disruptions sue in federal as well as state courts. The high court’s decision Wednesday involves a lawsuit ...

Tagged with: federal court lawsuit Marketing Supreme Court

I was at a networking event last week, carefully attempting to balance my plastic glass of wine while simultaneously eating enough of the hors d’oeuvres off my plastic plate to make it “dinner.” Just as I was stuffing a piece ...

Tagged with: firms Judge Joseph F. Murphy Jr. law firm lawyers Marketing maryland bar networking profession professional relationships shakespeare vegetables

It’s that time of year again. You’ve made your personal New Year’s resolutions. But now, it is time to set some professional resolutions. I’m talking about career development goals. You may be required to develop or update a career development ...

Tagged with: advice career firms goals jobs Marketing mentor new lawyers new year's resolution plans resolution strategy work work-life balance workplace young lawyer