Today is the last day of what has been an extraordinary September here in Seattle, weather wise, but today’s gloom seems to indicate that fall is officially upon us. As the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall, the LexBlog Network rakes up three blogs that have launched this week — including one from… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Best in Law Blogs : The LexBlog Network : September 29, 2011
Well, it’s another great day on the LexBlog Network and—amazingly—a beautiful day in Seattle. While I kept things mostly serious, I couldn’t help but slide in Kevin LaCroix’s post on what may have been the greatest night in the history of regular season baseball. For the sports fans on the Network, be sure to check… Continue Reading
LexBlog Dominates the LexisNexis “Top 25 Labor and Employment Blogs of 2011″
When LexisNexis talks, people listen. And when the premiere electronic legal research service in the world publishes a "best of" list, it is a big deal to be on that list. The recently compiled "LexisNexis Top 25 Labor and Employment Law Blogs of 2011," features 13 blogs from the LexBlog Network. Below is a list… Continue Reading
Google+ Reaches 50 Million User Mark in About 88 Days
There’s been wide spread skepticism for years about Google’s ability to nail a social solution that could compete with Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Such skepticism ought to be put to rest with how fast Google+ has grown to 50 million users. In less than 90 days. Compare that to 1325 days for Facebook and 2354… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : The LexBlog Network : September 28, 2011
If it’s not official, then it’s close to it: health care reform is headed to the Supreme Court. And once again, Steve Delchin has the story. While that’s the biggest story of the day, we also have two posts—one from Alain Leibman and another from Steve Berk—on the New York Mets and their owners’ role in the Madoff… Continue Reading
Social networks and blogs rule Americans Internet time
Pursuant to Nielsen’s State of the Media: The Social Media Report (pdf) for the third quarter of 2011, networks and blogs “rule Americans’ Internet time. In the U.S., social networks and blogs reach nearly 80 percent of active U.S. Internet users and represent the majority of Americans’ time online, accounting for 23% of their time… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : The LexBlog Network : September 27, 2011
Where yesterday it was Wal-Mart v. Dukes implications, today it’s health care reform and the PPACA as the big story—which Squire Sanders attorneys Steve Delchin and Emily Root offer up some excellent comments on. Also, fracking is as big as ever and Kelley Drye’s Eric Waeckerlin does a great job breaking down key legal trends in the area…. Continue Reading
Why you need a blog to be taken seriously.
You need a blog to be taken seriously, per technical evangelist and author, Robert Scoble, opining on why Michael Arrington started a new blog upon his departure from TechCrunch. Though there are people who have achieved such stature in life that people will listen to them anywhere whether on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, LinkedIn, or in… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : The LexBlog Network : September 26, 2011
When the original ruling came down from the Supreme Court, a majority of the discussion regarding Wal-Mart v. Dukes centered around the fact that we were going to be hearing a lot about it in the future— and that has absolutely been the case. Today, we have Wystan Ackerman and Sean Wajert commenting on the case’s… Continue Reading
Twitter may be best source of timely news on niche subjects for lawyers
It’s ironic that the majority of lawyers readily dismiss Twitter when Twitter may be the most timely news feed on niche subjects available to lawyers. As any casual reader of my blog knows, I am an avid Green Bay Packer’s fan. I watch every game on Sunday with my family. I live and die with… Continue Reading
Should lawyers ignore Google+ for now?
Law firm social media consultant, Adrian Dayton, penned an interesting piece at the National Law Journal last week advising lawyers to ignore Google+ for now. Dayton’s position, also drawing the support of others in the field, is that it’s too early for the vast majority of lawyers. …[T]he innovators and early adopters will always be… Continue Reading
New blogs joining the LexBlog Network for the week of 9/19-9/23
Somehow, someway, it is 80 degrees outside in Seattle right now. With that in mind—and this introduction written after describing the amazing ten launches and redesigns we got out the door this week—I’m going to go out and enjoy it. An aside: if you haven’t gotten a chance to see it and are interested in further… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : The LexBlog Network : September 22, 2011
While I didn’t see quite the level of reaction to the Troy Davis story as I would’ve liked, we still do have a good post in the roundup on the subject from Rob McKinney. Also, we have a pair of Reed Smith lawyers in the technology area with a strong post each. Total posts on the… Continue Reading
Twitter truly measures the emotional pulse of America
No matter your views of the death penalty or of Troy Davis’ guilt or innocence, your emotions were running deep watching news regarding Troy Davis’ Tuesday night. Would the U.S. Supreme Court issue a stay? Could his sentence be commuted? Would he be executed after being being tied to an execution table for three hours… Continue Reading
Best in Law Blogs : The LexBlog Network : September 21, 2011
It was another strong day on the LexBlog Network as we see 144 posts come across the wire. As a highlight, we see Bill Marler give one more reason to not be too fond of Michele Bachmann. Also, Seth Borden dives even deeper into the American Jobs Act. Obama Administration Announces Intent to Join EITI –… Continue Reading