About MyLegal.com
Q: Who can join MyLegal.com?
A: MyLegal.com is an interactive social network for litigation support professionals, those studying to become litigation support professionals, and owners of litigation support companies. MyLegal.com members include professionals such as court reporters, expert witnesses, firm owners, interpreters, legal graphics specialist, notaries public, process servers, proofreaders, scopists, transcribers, translators, trial consultants and videographers.
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Q: Why should I join MyLegal.com
A: Here are just a couple of reasons to join:
- Everything you need assembled in one unfettered and unfiltered site
- Connect with professionals and colleagues you know
- Broaden your network of related professionals to include those that you should know
- Keep yourself organized and on time with My Events and Appointments
- Engage in lively and provocative discussions about topics that are of interest to you
- Advance your career by learning from the combined experiences of other professionals
- Share your thoughts and garner the opinions of others
- Create your own network of colleagues to share challenges and discuss solutions
- Create or identify events in your area or around the world
- Post or search for a product review
- Post or purchase products for sale
- Super fresh news, information and opinions
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Q: Is MyLegal.com free?
A: Yes!
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Q: How do I navigate back to the MyLegal.com homepage once I am logged in?
A: Click the MyLegal.com logo located at the top left portion of your screen.
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Q: I joined MyLegal.com, so now what?
A: Here are some things you can do to get started enjoying your new profile:
• Search for colleagues by clicking
HERE. Searching for colleagues is your first step in establishing your network on MyLegal.com. It is important to search for colleagues before you invite them to join as they may already be a member. This is a perfect way for you to connect with your colleagues, reconnect with colleagues you may have lost touch with or send a request to someone you would like to meet.
• Invite your colleagues to join MyLegal.com by clicking HERE. By inviting your colleagues to join, you become an integral part of expanding the diversity of knowledge, information and opinions that are exchanged on the site. PLUS, if you get the most people to join MyLegal.com, you will win a Smart Car (See contest rules for complete details)!!
• Create or search for a blog by clicking HERE. Have you always wanted to share your thoughts about a particular topic and garner the opinions of others? Well, here’s your chance. Let people know what you are thinking or what’s on your mind by creating your own blog. You can also subscribe to your colleagues’ blogs if you are interested in what they have to say.
• Create events and appointments by clicking HERE. Keep track of upcoming events (public and private) and appointments. Have an event that you would like your colleagues to know about? Simple. Create an event and easily send invitations to your colleagues. Have an upcoming meeting or deadline you would like to be reminded of? No problem. Create an appointment and set up the necessary reminder.
• Create and join groups by clicking HERE. Do you share a common interest with another member on MyLegal.com? Great! Join that group and participate in their discussions and events. Don’t see the group you’re interested in? No problem. Create you own and invite people to join. Groups can be public or private.
• Create or contribute to a public discussion by clicking HERE. Do you want to see what people in your industry are talking about? View recently posted discussions and/or contribute to the discussion. Don’t see a topic that you like? Have a question about a challenging situation? Start your own discussion board and begin the exchange of ideas and information. Count on your colleagues to help find a solution.
• Buy or sell equipment by clicking HERE. Check out our online classified section. Search for items that you need or post items you would like to sell.
• Product reviews are HERE. Thinking about buying a new piece of equipment or software application? Before you do, check out our product review section and see what experiences others in your industry have had. Don’t see the product you’re looking for? Post a new topic in this section.
• Upload photos by clicking HERE: Wouldn’t it be nice to finally put a face with your colleague in another city? What better or easier way to do that than by uploading your own photo or sharing photos of your colleagues and associates. You can view and comment on your colleagues’ photos as well.
Remember, you can edit all of your account/profile details on the My Account page at any time.
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Q: How long will the Smart Car Contest run until?
A: July 21, 2009 - December 31, 2009.
Official Rules.
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Q: What if I have an idea or suggestion?
A: MyLegal.com is always looking for new ideas and suggestions so that we can make the site better for you. Please send your input to
us.
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Q: What if I don't see an answer to my question?
A: Send us a
message and we will promptly answer your question and thereafter add it to our FAQ section.
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Q: When was MyLegal.com launched?
A: MyLegal.com was launched on July 21, 2009.
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Q: Who owns MyLegal.com?
A: William F. DiMonte is the principal of MyLegal.com. He is a former videographer and account executive who worked for an international litigation support firm.
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About My Account
Q: What if I forgot my username?
A: Your username is the email address that you used when you joined MyLegal.com. If you cannot remember your username,
contact us.
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Q: What if I forgot my password?
A:
Click Here and enter the email address you used when you first signed up on MyLegal.com. Your password will then be emailed to that address.
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Q: Can I sign up as an individual and a firm?
A: Yes! In fact, if you are a firm owner and a litigation support professional, we encourage this. As an individual, you will be able to interact with other members on a personal level. As a firm owner, you will have the ability to network with your firm owner colleagues.
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Q: How do I search the MyLegal.com network?
A: Log in to your account and click "Search Network." You will then be able to search by individual or firm name or email address. Once you find who you are looking for, you can send him/her a message or add them to your network. If you add them to your network, he/she will be notified of the request.
Search criteria (you must enter one of the following options):
First name
Last name
Email address
City and Country
Zip Code and Country
State, Country and Professional Category
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Q: How do I tell my colleagues about MyLegal.com?
A: It's simple! Log in to your account and click "Invite a Colleague." You will have the ability to invite as many colleagues as you'd like.
Remember, each time one of your invited colleagues joins MyLegal.com, you earn one point. The member with the most points wins a brand new Smart Car!
Click Here for complete Smart Car rules.
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Q: What is a blog?
A: On MyLegal.com, your blog acts as a gateway to start discussions or comment on any topic of your choice. You can also get feedback from your colleagues and choose which colleagues to invite to view your blog.
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Q: What if someone is pretending to be me?
A: We take these matters very seriously. Please
contact us immediately.
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Q: What if I do not receive my confirmation email?
A: Please check your SPAM folder. If the confirmation email is not in your SPAM folder, please
contact us.
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Q: How do I reactivate my account?
A:
Contact us.
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Q: How do I view all of the threads on the forum?
A: Click "General Discussion" , "Classifieds" or "Product / Service Review"
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Advertising
Q: How can I advertise on MyLegal.com?
A: Check out our advertising page
here. You may also
contact us with your advertising related questions.
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Events
Q: How do I make an event a featured event?
A: When you are creating a new event, at the bottom of the window, there is a check box that says, "Make My Event a Featured Event." Click that box and the MyLegal.com team will be automatically notified of your event. Your event will then be placed in queue for approval.
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Q: Why can't I see "My Events & Appointments?"
A: Make sure the correct month is displayed. You can choose calendar or list view.
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Features
Q: What is "My Notifications?"
A: The My Notifications section of your My Home keeps you up to date and informed. A short notification will appear in your My Notifications when the following actions occur:
- Arrival of new messages from your colleagues
- New requests to join other members' networks
- A colleague posts a new blog to which you are subscribed
- Newly posted messages on My Board
- Reminder of an upcoming event or appointment
- Someone comments on your blog
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Q: What is "My Inbox?"
A: My Inbox is where all of your private messages are sent.
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Q: What is "My Network?"
A: In the My Network section of My Home, all colleagues in your network are listed and can be sorted by name and searched. The My Network section also shows any pending network requests from other users.
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Q: What is "My Blog?"
A: My Blog is the place where you can create and manage your own personal blogs. You would create a blog if you wanted to begin discussion on a specific topic. If you subscribe to a blog created by another member, it will appear in the My Favorite Bloggers section.
To view a listing of all public blogs, click search blogs, type a "%" in the box and click search.
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Q: What is "My Favorite Blogs?"
A: Subscribe, comment and keep track of your favorite blogs here. If you subscribe to a blog created by another member, it will appear in the My Favorite Bloggers section.
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Q: What is "My Board?"
A: Each MyLegal.com member has a board. My Board is the place where another member can post a public message. Anyone who is connected to you will be able to view comments on your board.
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Q: What is "My Photos?"
A: My Photos is the place where you can upload photos and create albums with photos. Colleagues in your network will be able to comment on your photos.
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Q: What is "My Events and Appointments?"
A: My Events and Appointments is the place where you can create or select events in your area or around the world. You can invite your colleagues to join an event and also request that your event be featured on our main homepage. You also have the ability to create appointments to keep track of your personal calendar.
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Q: What is "My Groups?"
A: My Groups is the place where you can create your own network of colleagues to share challenges and discuss solutions. Create or join a group to exchange ideas and stay in touch with your colleagues and meet others with the same interests, concerns or challenges.
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Q: What is the "Forums" section?
A: My Forum is a public meeting place that helps facilitate open discussion about various topics. You can create your own thread for all to see and comment upon or respond to threads which have already been posted.
MyLegal.com has created forums for your convenience. Each forum has three sections: General Discussion, Classifieds and Product/Service Review. The General Discussion forum heps facilitate open discussion about a field of interest. The Classified Forum facilitates the sale or purchase of items. The Product Review Forum allows members to view comments about products and services before purchase.
Although the forums section is divided by profession, the discussions within each section are available to all members.
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Q: How is "My Network" different from "My Groups?"
A: My Network is where all of your colleagues are listed, whereas My Groups are groups for like-minded individuals that you create or join.
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Q: How to Upload your Profile Picture
A:
Login to MyLegal.com
Click "My Photos"
Click "Profile Pictures"
Click "Upload Images"
Click "Browse" and find the image that you saved on your desktop
Click "Ok" or "Open"
Click the radio button to the right of "Browse" and underneath "Set as Profile Image" so there is a dot in that circle.
Click "Upload Images"
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