Top 10 in Law Blogs: Bitcoin, Olympics, and Legal Marketing

Here is Tuesday’s Top 10 in Law Blogs:

• Florida State Court Order In Espinoza Case Raises Questions About Classification of Bitcoin Under Florida Law – On Monday, a Florida court ruled that bitcoin is not money but instead of having a sweeping impact across the nation, it will likely force Florida to change some legislative amendments regarding their money transmitter laws.
• Is Bitcoin legal? – Check out what Kerri Crawford, senior associate at Norton Rose Fulbright, has to say on bitcoin at the Financial Institutions Legal Snapshot blog.
• The IOC is Playing Trademark Bully—because They Can – The Olympics are almost here and the International Olympic Committee is doing everything they can to protect their cash cow sponsors by imposing petty restrictions, for example “Commercial entities may not post about the Trials or Games on their corporate social media accounts. This restriction includes the use of USOC’s trademarks in hashtags such as #Rio2016 or #TeamUSA.”
• When Should a Brand Get Involved in Social Issues? – Jason Sprenger, president of Game Changer Communications, and today’s DuetsBlog guest author hands out his guidelines for when a company should get involved in social issues.
• Marijuana Advertising: Room to Maneuver (In Oregon, At Least) – The Canna Law Blog continues to fire out content as Harris Moure attorney Vince Sliwoski looks into what wiggle room there is surrounding cannabis products.
• Recap: Climate Action Plan Nears Completion – Jane E. Montgomery and Amy Antoniolli The Energy and Environmental Law Adviser summarizes the status of ten different rules, standards, or programs meant to implement the Climate Action Plan.
• Hallelujah! 5 things about religion in the workplace that you may not have known – Robin Shea of the Employment & Labor Insider does what the title explains and lists five things about religion in the workplace you may not have known, like “It’s ok to let your religious “freak flag” fly at work (within reason).”
• Cornerstone Research: First Half Securities Suit Filings at Highest Level in Years – Kevin M. Lacroix continues to maximize his platform at The D&O Diary as he analyzes what has been a crazy first half as we’ve seen more securities class action filings than almost ever before.
• Imitation (in Content Marketing) is the Sincerest Form of Flattery – Zen and the Art of Legal Networking Blog teaches us how law firms can learn a lesson or two from some of top brands and services in the world.
• 6 Features of a Winning Law Firm Website – Stephen Fairley of the Rainmaker Blog creates his lists of how law firms can improve their company’s website.