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Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 7/6-7/11

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:46:40 -0800

Didn't have time on Friday to get this post up, but that doesn't mean that LexBlog failed to debut any new projects last week. While not as ambitious a launch schedule as the week before (when we launched nine blogs in four days), we still managed to get four new blogs out the door.

The new projects debuted between July 6 and 11 were:

the Seattle Maritime Law Blog, from attorneys Tom Pedreira and Lafcadio Darling at Mikkelborg, Broz, Wells & Fryer. A maritime injury law blog, it focuses on issues related to the Jones Act and similar legislation.
the Denver Criminal Attorney Blog, a criminal law blog geared at the people of Denver, Colorado and authored by attorney Vee Iyer.
From the AmLaw 100 firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP, we launched Trading Secrets. Authored by the firm's Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud, & Non-Competes practice group, this non-compete law blog focuses on a wide range of issues related to electronic data.
the Idaho Criminal Defense Blog, a criminal law blog from Boise attorney Chuck Peterson, offering insights and commentary on civil rights and crime-related matters.

Check back again this Friday to see what else we've got coming...

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 6/30-7/3

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:33 -0800

Despite the fact that this was only a four day week, LexBlog managed to break its own record in terms of blog launches: we've seen nine new projects go out the door since Monday.

The blogs debuted between June 30 and July 3 were:

The Pennsylvania Fiduciary Litigation Blog, a trusts & estates law blog focusing on estate planning issues. All content is written by Lancaster attorney Patti Spencer.
The Maine Injury, Accident & Disability Law Blog, from Portland lawyer Joe Bornstein. Joe's personal injury law blog aims at providing relevant news on injury and wrongful death issues to residents of the Pine Tree State.
From Columbus attorney Teri Rasmussen of Lane Alton & Horst, we debuted the Ohio Practical Business Law Blog. Teri's business law blog offers guidance to professionals geared at helping them make legally informed business decisions.
The Florida Special Needs Law Blog, from Miami lawyer David Lillesand. A disability law blog, it focuses on providing commentary on special needs trusts and related issues.
An environmental law blog from Cleveland attorney Joe Koncelik of Frantz Ward, aptly titled the Ohio Environmental Law Blog and focusing on issues related to environmental regulation.
The 13th blog to go live from the lawyers & attorneys at Sheppard Mullin: the China Law Blog, a business law blog focusing on the latest developments in Chinese law and authored by attorneys from the firm's Shanghai office.
The Life Sciences Legal Update, a health care law blog (and the second LexBlog project to date) from the AmLaw 200 firm Reed Smith LLP.
A workers' compensation law blog from Georgia attorney Seth Bader, called the Atlanta Workers' Compensation Law Blog and focusing on helping injured employees obtain their well-deserved medical treatment or compensation.
The Technology Law Update, from the lawyers & attorneys at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP. This technology law blog highlights discussion on court decisions and legal developments impact technology and privacy law.

Quite a haul for just four days. Check back next week to see what else we've got coming up...and have a happy, safe Fourth of July.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 6/23-6/27

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:55:30 -0800

Didn't get a chance to put this up on Friday afternoon, so we're playing a little bit of catch up right now. Six blogs launched during five business days last week. As is the case most weeks, the six blogs were authored by a wide range of legal professionals: from large firms to solos, existing LexBlog clients to new bloggers.

The projects debuted between June 23 and 27 were:

The New York & New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law Blog, a malpractice blog from New York attorney Charles A. Cerussi.
From Johnette Hassell of Electronic Evidence Retrieval LLC, the Computer Forensics & E-Discovery Blog. Johnette's data recovery blog focuses on providing e-discovery tips for trial attorneys.
The Jacksonville Small Business Law Blog, a business law blog focusing on assisting small companies and authored by Florida lawyer Sabrina Bateh.
Litigation & Trial, a litigation law blog providing the various musings of Philadelphia attorney Maxwell S. Kennerly of The Beasley Firm.
The Northwest Real Estate Law Blog from the Northwest lawyers & attorneys at Davis Wright Tremaine. This land use law blog is the firm's seventh live blog to date.
The White Collar Defense & Compliance Blog, the latest from Fox Rothschild. This criminal defense law blog focuses on federal case law and statutory developments.

We're moving into a short week, but that shouldn't stop us from launching new blogs. Check back Thursday to see what they are.

Live LexBlog blogs from 6/11-6/20

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:50:44 -0800

We had no "Live Blogs" update last Friday, so today's post will include everything that has launched over the past two weeks. It's an interesting mix: from small firms to members of the AmLaw 200, with a few redesigned or redeveloped projects scattered among them.

The blogs debuted between June 11 and 20 were:

The New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog, from New Jersey lawyer & attorney Frank Crivelli. Frank's municipal employee law blog focuses on issues that are pertinent to corrections officers, policemen and firemen.
The latest release from Fox Rothschild (the firm's 14th to date): the FMLA Law Blog, a human resources blog focusing on the Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993.
The World of Work Blog, an employment law blog from Portland attorney Dennis Westlind of Stoel Rives.
A redeveloped version of ERISA on the Web, a disability benefits law blog from Seattle lawyer & attorney John Wood.
An employment law blog from Miami attorneys Richard Tuschman and Hector Chichoni of Epstein Becker & Green, called the Florida Employment & Immigration Law Blog.

We also saw the debut of three redesigned blogs, all from Porter Wright Morris & Arthur:

The Nanotechnology Law Report, the firm's frequently updated nanotechnology blog;
the Federal Securities Law Blog, a securities blog focusing on federal securities news;
and the Employer Law Report, their employment law blog covering legal develops that impact employers.

Keep watching this space to see the latest launches; we'll have another update next Friday.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 6/2-6/6

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:10:09 -0800

This was the first week of June, and we started off the summer with four new blog launches. Some interesting subjects in today's post: KIng & Wood is the first Chinese firm we've worked with, and The Media Institute's blog - while not a legal blog in the traditional sense of the term - offers up interesting perspectives on the ever-changing media business.

The new projects debuted between June 2 and 6 were:

the Chicago Nursing Home Lawyer Blog, from Illinois attorney Jonathan Rosenfeld of Strellis & Field. This senior neglect & abuse blog is a resource for anyone interested in the state of elder care today.
the Greater Houston Criminal Defense Law Blog, a criminal defense/DWI blog providing information about criminal law in the Lone Star State. It is produced by the Law Office of Grant M. Scheiner, P.C.
the Media & Communications Policy Blog, from the nonprofit freedom of speech advocacy group The Media Institute that reports on media developments regarding First Amendment issues.
China Law Insight, a blog produced by the Chinese law firm King & Wood (a launch that marks LexBlog's first professional steps into Asia). This business law blog covers a range of intellectual property and securities issues.

That's it for this week...but don't worry, there will be another batch next Friday.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 5/27-5/30

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:00:00 -0800

Since returning to the office on Tuesday, we've seen three new client bloggers - one from the western United States, one from the east and one from the south - launch into the blogosphere.

The new projects debuted between May 27 and 30 were:

The Tyler Appeals Blog, from Texas attorney Jeff Rambin. This appeals law blog is an outlet for Jeff to offer insights and commentary to the East Texas legal community (and beyond).
The Hearing Loss Law & Wash-CAP Blog, a deaf law blog from Washington state lawyer John Waldo that focuses on the needs of hard-of-hearing individuals.
The Virginia & Washington D.C. Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, aimed at providing news on tort law issues. This personal injury law blog is written by Virginia attorney Brien Roche.

Not bad for a short week. Check back next Friday to see the latest in LexBlog blog launches.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 5/19-5/23

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:05:30 -0800

We set a company record for blog launches this past week. Seven new projects debuted over a period of five days, covering a wide range of legal issues from maritime law to torts defense. Some were from small law offices with just a few attorneys; others are authored by firms with hundreds of lawyers and a global presence in the legal realm.

The blogs to go live between May 19 and 23 were:

The Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Law Blog, a project spearheaded by the Labor & Employment practice group at McNees Wallace & Nurick. This employment law blog covers all things related to labor issues in the Quaker State.
The Jones Act & Maritime Lawyer Blog, an offshore injury law blog from the Houston lawyers & attorneys at Arnold & Itkin.
Health Industry Washington Watch, from the AmLaw 200 firm Reed Smith. Authored by Falls Church attorney Debra A. McCurdy, this health care law blog deals with legislative and regulatory developments impacting the life sciences sector.
Renewable + Law, a sustainability law blog focusing on renewable energy/climate policy matters and authored by the lawyers & attorneys at Stoel Rives.
The Texas Bankruptcy Law Blog, a consumer bankruptcy blog and the second LexBlog project from the Dallas-based firm Fears Nachawati.
The Arizona Personal Injury and Insurance Bad Faith Blog, a personal injury/insurance law blog authored by Phoenix attorney Angelo Patane.
The Mass Tort Defense Blog, from Philadelphia lawyer Sean Wajert of Dechert LLP. Sean's torts law blog focuses on defending companies engaged in product liability and class action lawsuits.

That's it for this week...check back next Friday to see what else we've got in the pipeline.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 5/12-5/16

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:44:05 -0800

Over the past week, LexBlog saw three new projects go live, each specializing in a unique niche. In fact, two of these three - Opportunity Knocks and the Art Law Blog - are our first in their respective areas of focus.

The blogs that went live between May 12 and May 16 were:

the Georgia Personal Injury Law Blog, an injury law blog from Atlanta attorney Jason Schultz that focuses on personal injury and wrongful death matters in the Peach State and beyond.
Opportunity Knocks, from New York-based recruiting specialist David Cowen. David's litigation support blog is geared at management professionals and others who value the insights of a well respected headhunter.
the Art Law Blog, an intellectual property law blog that is our latest release from the lawyers & attorneys at Fox Rothschild. Authored by three attorneys from the firm, it focuses on art litigation & trends in the art market.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 4/21-4/25

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:07:10 -0800

Friday brings another update on what LexBlog projects went live over the last week, the grand total was five. One blog a day, covering a broad spectrum of legal issues from three different countries.

The newest blogs to debut from April 21-25 include:

The Worms & Germs Blog, a joint effort from the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College and the City of Hamilton Public Health Department. Worms & Germs is a pet health blog offering up news on zoonotic diseases (those illnesses that pet owners can potentially contract from their their furry/feathery/slimy friends).
The Ireland Property Law Blog, from Dublin-based solicitor Paul McNally. Paul's is a conveyancing law blog dealing with a range of property matters, particularly as they relate to Ireland and the UK.
The Minnesota Criminal Defense Blog, our third project from the Brown Law Offices and the second to launch in as many weeks. This criminal defense law blog deals with a range of criminal legal issues beyond those covered in the firm's Minnesota DWI Law Blog.
The Business Litigation Blog, a commercial law blog dealing with business litigation and professional management strategies. It is authored by the the attorneys from Rogers & Tartaro, a two-lawyer firm with offices in New York and Connecticut.
The Texas Criminal Law Blog, a criminal defense blog covering legal issues from the Lone Star State and beyond. It is the product of Waco attorney Walter Reaves.

That's it for this week, but check by next Friday to see what else we've got entering the blogosphere.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 4/14-4/18

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:25 -0800

As another week draws to a close, it's time to showcase the blogs LexBlog debuted over the past five days. We saw four new blogs go live this week. They covered a wide range of legal issues.

The new blogs launched from April 14-18:

the Surrogacy & Egg Donation Blog, the second assisted reproduction blog authored by California attorney Theresa Erickson. Erickson's company Conceptual Options is an industry leader in this fast-paced industry, a fact evidenced the content in their blog.
the Bay Area Real Estate Blog, a business law blog highlighting developments in real estate law and authored by Marin County lawyer David C. Winton.
the K&L Gates Construction Law Blog, a construction law blog authored by attorneys from the firm's construction & engineering practicing group. This is the third K&L Gates blog currently live, joining their Electronic Discovery Law Blog and the Texas Non-Compete Law Blog.
the Minnesota DWI Blog, a DWI/DUI law blog covering a range of criminal defense issues. Published by Jason & Cynthia Brown from the Brown Law Offices, it brings the firm to a total of 2 live LexBlog blogs (along with their Minnesota Divorce & Family Law Blog).

That's it for this week. Check back next Friday to see what we come up with next.

Live LexBlog blogs from 3/18-4/4

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:30:35 -0800

Since last week's update on LexBlog's latest launches was noticeably absent, today's post includes all the blogs that went live between Tuesday, March 18 and Friday, April 4. There were ten blogs altogether...and, unlike most other weeks, not all of them focus on the law.

Our latest launches include:

the Podiatry Malpractice Blog, a podiatric medicine law blog authored by New Jersey doctor and attorney Michael Quinn and dealing with issues at the intersection of law and medicine.
Ross Ink, LexBlog's first exclusively journalism-focused blog. Written by freelance journalist (and former Seattle Times reporter) Ross Anderson, it offers an outlet for the author to publish his creative and investigative works.
the California Appellate Law Blog, managed and maintained by the Walnut Creek attorneys at Archer Norris. This appellate blog deals with all issues of the appeals process.
the North Carolina Business Litigation Report, covering judicial decisions that could impact businesses and their shareholders. Mack Sperling of Brooks Pierce LLP writes the content for this business law blog.
the Pet Trust Law Blog, an estate planning law blog written by Florida attorney Danny Meek and focusing on proper planning for your pet's future.
the eLawyering Blog, providing news and tips for successful online lawyering. This online legal services blog is maintained by Florida lawyer Richard Granat (who runs a virtual law firm himself).
the Aviation & Airport Development Law Blog, authored by the Costa Mesa attorneys at Chevalier, Allen & Lichman LLP. This aviation law blog covers various flight-related matters of importance to both government and private entities.
Doc Ernie's Blog, a Puget Sound spinal injury blog run by Dr. Ernie Franz, an ER doctor who has experienced life on both sides of the hospital bed.
Property of the Estate, published the Texas lawyers at Rochelle, Hutcheson & McCullough LLP. This bankruptcy law blog focuses on developments in plaintiff-oriented bankruptcy litigation.
A re-designed version of the Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog, a Jones Act law blog authored by the Texas lawyers & attorneys from Vujasinovic & Beckcom LLP.

Keep checking back for the latest.

Live LexBlog blogs from 3/4-3/17

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:34:00 -0800

Since there wasn't enough time to get this post out on Friday, we're starting the week off with another list of our recent blog launches. This one encompasses more than just a week: it starts on March 4 with the launch of Kevin McBride's blog, and continues up until this morning, when we saw two more projects debut.

The new blogs launched from March 4-17, 2008 were:

e-DiscoveryLA, an electronic discovery law blog authored by Los Angeles attorney Kevin P. McBride. Kevin, who is both a practicing lawyer and a consultant, uses the blog to update readers on e-discovery matters as they play out in Southern California's courts.
The recently-revived Texas Non-Compete Law Blog, authored by K & L Gates lawyer Robert Wood. Formerly a Hughes & Luce project, this non-compete agreement law blog was taken down and rebranded after that firm was acquired by K & L Gates.
The Texas Appellate Law Blog, written & maintained by Austin attorney D. Todd Smith. Todd's site is an appellate law blog offering practice tips, resources and news.
Climate Law Update, offering climate law/renewable energy news from professional journalists and specialized attorneys alike. Produced by the AmLaw 200 firm Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner, this sustainable energy law blog provides daily updates on the latest climate change news.
The NJ Family Legal Blog, Fox Rothschild's newest venture into the blogosphere. The firm's ninth project with us, this family law blog is produced by four of the firm's attorneys.
The HR Lawyer's Blog, written by Texas attorney Christopher McKinney of The McKinney Law Firm. Christopher uses his employment discrimination blog to update readers on relevant employment law issues.
The Federal Criminal Defense Blog, authored by Georgia lawyer Thomas Withers of Gillen, Withers & Lake Law Firm. A criminal defense blog dealing with federal matters, this project deals with litigation within and outside of the Peach State.
The Cash Flow Solutions Blog, a financial law blog produced by Integral Financial Solutions LLC. Authored by David Austin (of the LexBlog client firm Burke & Eisner) and Barry Goldberg, this blog provides readers with scheduled disbursement options.

That makes 8 blogs over 10 business days. Keep watching this space; as we continue to launch blogs, we'll continue to provide a formal introduction here.

Live LexBlog blogs for the week of 2/11-2/15

rob@lexblog.com (Rob La Gatta) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:30:16 -0800

We continued cranking the blogs out this week, with five new launches (an average of one a day). Some of these projects were from existing LexBlog bloggers; others, from new clients who decided to join us in the blogosphere.

The blogs launched between February 11-15 were:

The Immigration Law Answers Blog, authored by Texas lawyer & attorney Robert Kraft of Kraft & Associates. Through writing an immigration law blog that focuses on answering reader queries, Bob is putting his 30+ years legal experience to good use.
The D & O Diary, dealing with issues related to directors & officers liability. Authored by Ohio attorney Kevin LaCroix of Oakbridge Insurance Services, this insurance law blog occupies a niche market within the management liability sector of the law.
The Benzene Leukemia Law Blog, geared at providing relevant news for victims of Benzene exposure. Authored by New Hampshire lawyer & attorney David Austin of Burke & Eisner, this personal injury law blog is the firm's second project with us (joining their Cerebral Palsy Law Blog).
The two other blogs were launched by Bill Marler and his fellow Seattle attorneys at Marler-Clark. Joining the firm's fleet of food safety-related blogs, we welcome the firm's Botulism Blog and the Enterobacter Sakazakii Blog.

That's it for today. Check back next Friday to see what other new projects LexBlog unveils in the coming week.