Legal Research

Blawg of the Day -- Neff Law Blog

Posted on July 08, 2009
Donna Neff is an Ottawa lawyer I met this year at ABA TECHSHOW, where she was speaking. She's started her own blog, too; at the self-titled Neff Law Blog Donna is discussing both legal and technological issues -- from power of attorney to the paperless office, you'll find a number of interesting posts here.

Blawg of the Day -- Employment Advisory Blog

Posted on July 07, 2009
Rod Stephens pens the Employment Advisory Blog, which features employment law observations for employers and employees in Washington state. Rod is the founder of The Stephens Law Firm of Sumner, Washington, and he's discussing such topics as non-competition agreements, social networking, and sexual harassment on the blog.

Blawg of the Day -- Legal Toast

Posted on July 06, 2009
In these tough economic times, we can all use a good legal laugh - and JD Trafford is here to help with that. At Legal Toast he's keeping a cartoon diary of life as a senior associate in a big law firm. You'll find a weekly drawing that pretty well tracks the goings-on at big firms, but funny. Check it out.

Links for 2009-07-03 [del.icio.us]

Posted on July 04, 2009
Mixed Martial Arts Law Blog : Mixed Martial Arts Lawyer & Attorney : David Nelmark : Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn Law Firm : Intellectual Property, Media Law : Des Moines, Iowa

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Posted on July 03, 2009
Giving Something A Fighting Chance | Six Pixels of Separation - Marketing and Communications Blog and Podcast - By Mitch Joel at Twist Image

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Posted on June 29, 2009
eDiscovery 101

Blawg of the Day -- Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center

Posted on June 22, 2009
Ever wonder what it's like in Houston's criminal courts? Well, now you can find out, at Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center. It's published by Murray Newman, a Harris County lawyer, and he's providing an insider's view of what is really happening in the Harris County criminal courts.

Links for 2009-06-19 [del.icio.us]

Posted on June 20, 2009
iPhone J.D.: What iPhone apps for lawyers are needed?

Blawg of the Day -- The Client Revolution

Posted on June 19, 2009
Self-proclaimed "law-firm pioneer" Jay Shepherd leads the discussion at The Client Revolution, a blog that discusses how law firms can provide value to their clients, instead of just billing hours.

Blawg of the Day -- Suits & Sentences

Posted on June 18, 2009
Suits & Sentences is a legal affairs blog written by Michael Doyle, a reporter for McClatchy's Washington bureau. Lately he's been writing a lot about the new nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Blawg of the Day -- Alabama Employment Law Report

Posted on June 17, 2009
The Alabama Employment Law Report features insights in employment and labor issues in....you guessed it, Alabama. It's published by Daniel Burnick of Sirote & Permutt, a Birmingham firm. He's discussing topics with a lot of acronyms -- COBRA, EEOC, FMLA, FLSA, USERRA....plus a lot more.

Blawg of the Day -- Illinois Workers' Compensation Law Blog

Posted on June 16, 2009
Our next blog from Illinois - the Illinois Workers' Compensation Law Blog is brought to you by the Law Offices of Michael J. Helfand, LLC. He's discussing repetitive trauma, injury tips, and how to tell if you have a claim.

Blawg of the Day -- Political GPS

Posted on June 15, 2009
Here's the last blog I'm featuring from Womble Carlyle (whew!): Political GPS is a "weekly roadmap to the world of political law." The goal is "to give you road signs and warnings ? practical help in navigating the complex regulation of campaign finance, lobbying, and gifts to government officials. Let's hit the road." Indeed.

Blawg of the Day -- North Carolina Appellate Blog

Posted on June 12, 2009
Uber-blogging firm Womble Carlyle also has a Web presence when it comes to appellate law. The North Carolina Appellate Blog highlights developments in the appellate courts that affect business interests in North Carolina. They focus on civil decisions of the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. It's being published by Burley Mitchell, Sean Andrussier, and Amanda Ray.

Links for 2009-06-11 [del.icio.us]

Posted on June 12, 2009
Toronto Lawyer

Blawg of the Day -- Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants Blog

Posted on June 11, 2009
The Womble Carlyle blog onslaught continues with the Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants Blog. It follows developments in these areas with a focus on the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. It's brought to you by Womble Carlyle's "Employee Defection Team," currently made up of nine WC attorneys.

Blawg of the Day -- Multifamily and Mixed Use Development

Posted on June 10, 2009
I wish big firm Womble Carlyle would do more to publicize the name of the Multifamily and Mixed Use Development blog -- the title is not very distinct on the home page. Nevertheless, you'll find a lot of great stuff here on the multi-family housing industry and related legal issues. It's published by Pam Rothenberg and John Hagner.

Blawg of the Day -- Fair Labor Standards Act Law

Posted on June 09, 2009
Here's another blog from big firm Womble Carlyle -- Fair Labor Standards Act Law follows the laws on fair labor standards, particularly in the southeastern United States. The FLSA team includes Charlie Edwards, Kimberly Licata, John Pueschel, and Richard Rainey.

Blawg of the Day -- Construction Industry Blog

Posted on June 08, 2009
Another blog from another big firm, this one Womble Carlyle, which is no stranger to blogging. The Construction Industry Blog follows the latest news on the construction industry. It's primarily authored by Chris Iavarone.

Links for 2009-06-05 [del.icio.us]

Posted on June 06, 2009
NC Business Law Blog

Blawg of the Day -- Unfair Business Practices

Posted on June 05, 2009
We're nearing the end of our big firm blog tour, and today we're visiting Williams Mullen, and their Unfair Business Practices blog. It focuses on unfair business and trade practices such as business conspiracy, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets and other proprietary information, fraud, tortious interference with contracts and other unfair business practices that are not neatly defined. The blog is authored by Mike Holm and Jim Kinsel.

Blawg of the Day -- Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Forum

Posted on June 04, 2009
This blog is a mouthful -- the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) Forum is brought to you by Waller Lansden, a Nashville-based firm. As you might expect, the blog discusses issues relating to the federal legislation, including executive compensation, healthcare, investment scams, payment systems, and sustainability.

Blawg of the Day -- Law and Insurance

Posted on June 03, 2009
Next up on our tour of big firms is Thompson & Knight, another Dallas-based firm. Law and Insurance is published by David White, who's keeping an eye on what's developing on insurance law and practice. He's discussing topics such as bad faith, duty to defend, indemnification, notice/prejudict, D&O insurance, and many others.

Blawg of the Day -- Mexico Law Blog

Posted on June 02, 2009
The Mexico Law Blog is published by John Dorsey, an attorney in Strasburger & Price's Austin office. He's providing regular updates on Mexican law and news for businesses and investors.

Blawg of the Day -- Logistics Blog

Posted on June 01, 2009
Here's an interesting niche blog from a big firm in my own backyard. The Logistics Blog from Strasburger & Price features news and updates on the latest in transportation law.

Blawg of the Day -- Renewable + Law

Posted on May 29, 2009
On to our next big firm -- this time it's Stoel Rives, and their blog Renewable + Law. They hope the blog is a catalyst for lively discussion about renewable energy and climate policies, major renewable energy projects, emerging technologies, market developments, new laws, tax credits and industry scuttlebutt. It's written by a number of Stoel Rives attorneys.

Links for 2009-05-28 [del.icio.us]

Posted on May 29, 2009
PCMag Hands On: Microsoft's Bing Search - AppScout

Blawg of the Day -- Internet, Communications, and Data Protection Blog

Posted on May 28, 2009
Next up on our tour of big firms blogs is Sonnenschein. The firm's Internet, Communications, and Data Protection Blog features articles and news updates on data security, privacy, telecom, video games, broadband, and more. It's authored by a number of lawyers from the firm -- I just wish they'd put a title somewhere on the home page!

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Posted on May 28, 2009
Legal Nurses of Canada

Blawg of the Day -- Intellectual Property Law Blog

Posted on May 27, 2009
Here's a blog from Sheppard Mullin on a more generic topic -- the Intellectual Property Law Blog features, as you might expect, up to date information on IP law. Topics discussed include copyright, digital media, the Internet, trade secrets, and the First Amendment.

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