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

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:46:19 GMT

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.

Blawg of the Day -- The Client Revolution

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:29:27 GMT

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

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:24:02 GMT

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

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:16:23 GMT

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

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:05:08 GMT

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

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:56:17 GMT

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

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:10:01 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:05:32 GMT

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

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:55:09 GMT

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:55:48 GMT

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.

Blawg of the Day -- Unfair Business Practices

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:40:46 GMT

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:21:03 GMT

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

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:45:40 GMT

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

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:35:34 GMT

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

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:10:53 GMT

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

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:29:08 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:28:44 GMT

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!

How Do You Learn to Use New Technology?

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:18:58 GMT

That's the subject of the latest episode of The Kennedy-Mighell Report. In Learn to Use New Technology: 101, Dennis, Adriana and I discuss how people in general learn to use technology, and whether it's different for lawyers. I'm also pleased to announce that our show notes wiki is finally up (although I need to update it with the latest show information). For each show we've posted links to sites and articles we discuss during the podcast, as well as other helpful related resources. Because it's a wiki, we hope our listeners will join in on the fun -- if you can contribute a useful link or resource, dive in!

Blawg of the Day -- Intellectual Property Law Blog

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:27:48 GMT

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.

Blawg of the Day -- FCClawblog

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:26:11 GMT

Here's another interesting niche blog from big firm Sheppard Mullin. The FCClawblog provides the latest updates on FCC laws; the blog discusses such topics as broadband, FISA, warrantless wiretapping, and more.

Blawg of the Day -- Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

Mon, 25 May 2009 10:25:45 GMT

Here's a nifty niche blog from big firm Shepard Mullin -- the Fashion & Apparel Law Blog discusses those legal issues facing the fashion, apparel and textile industry. You'll see posts on enforcement of fashion laws (there are fashion laws? who knew, fashion cases, and brand protection.

Blawg of the Day -- ESOP Law Blog

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:22:35 GMT

An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. It's also the subject of the blog of our next big firm, Shepard Mullin. The ESOP Law Blog provides the latest updates on law affecting these benefits plans, along with news on pensions, regulations, and repurchase obligations, among other topics.

Blawg of the Day -- Utility News

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:21:42 GMT

Next up from big firm Saul Ewing is the blandly-named Utility News. It's published by Edward Lanza, who's delivering information for individuals interested in public utilities and their regulation.

Blawg of the Day, Bonus Edition! -- Corporate Insurance Blog

Wed, 20 May 2009 10:30:57 GMT

A bonus blog for you today! Scott Godes is Counsel at Dickstein Shapiro in Washington, D.C. He's publishing the Corporate Insurance Blog for corporate policyholders, risk managers, and in-house counsel who deal with insurance policies, programs, purchases, renewals, claims, and recovery.