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Information for Lawyers, Ideas for Journalists: Week of July 2

Here’s our weekly roundup of PR client news, along with links to stories on a variety of topics, including writing for the Internet, social media tips, legal PR insights, practice management and new legal decisions and trends.

Missouri Solo & Small Firm Conference: Tech Tips & Trial Hints

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Missouri Bar’s Solo and Small Firm Conference. In lieu of my usual Friday roundup, this week I’ll bring you some of the tips and highlights from the three-day conference.

Real-Life Judges and Lawyers Star in Ron Sylvester’s YouTube Videos

When it comes to reporting, Ron Sylvester is no rookie. He’s spent 30 years as a journalist, the last 10 as the courthouse and legal affairs reporter for the Wichita Eagle. But his talent for storytelling isn’t confined to print. Sylvester was one of the first beat reporters in the nation to tweet from the courtroom, and in 2008 he launched a blog named after the quote attributed to Jerome Frank that explains how a judge reaches a decision: “What the Judge Ate for Breakfast.”

Editorial Calendars and Guest Articles

Whether you’re trying to settle on a story idea or devising a publication strategy for your guest article, editorial calendars can be an important resource.

Recommended Reading: 10 Notable Links

I spend a lot of time – probably too much – online, reading the latest news articles, blog posts and magazine stories that touch on the law, writing, technology and business management. I often tweet links to my Twitter followers. I also e-mail helpful or interesting nuggets to clients and friends.I’ve decided to take that practice a step further and offer a link-roundup segment.

St. Louis Business Journal highlights patent infringement suit win

A story about a recent defense verdict won by Tony Simon and Timothy Grochocinski of The Simon Law Firm was featured in the Feb. 5 edition of the St. Louis Business Journal.