Scott Henson is a former journalist turned opposition researcher/political consultant, public policy researcher, and blogger. During that time, he became involved in criminal-justice reform work with groups like the Innocence Project of Texas. He believes the problems facing the criminal justice system are enormous, and “we need unfettered, creative thinking to identify solutions that can
Blawg of the Day – International Spectrum Review
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Big firm Hogan Lovells brings you the International Spectrum Review, which features news and trends on the telecommunications and radio spectrum. You’ll find posts here on such topics as broadcasting, mobile and fixed wireless, short range and unlicensed devices, as well as spectrum management.
Blawg of the Day – The CRIV Blog
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To end the week, we’ll cover a blog with a real niche topic – the work of AALL’s (the American Association of Law Libraries) Committee on Relations with Information Vendors, or CRIV. The Criv Blog posts the work of the committee, with information on vendor complaints, and constructive ways that law librarians can work with…
Blawg of the Day – Trademark Sentinel
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The Trademark Sentinel was founded in 2008 by two intellectual property lawyers – Bruno Tarabichi and David Owens – to provide first-rate and affordable trademark services. At their companion Trademark Sentinel blog, they’re discussing issues of interest for those applying for trademarks – trademark examination guides, electronic notices from the USPTO, and more.
Blawg of the Day – Ohio Employer’s Law Blog
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Today we head to Ohio, for a peek at the Ohio Employer’s Law Blog. It’s written by Jon Hyman, a partner with the Cleveland/Columbus firm of Kohrman Jackson & Krantz. He’s discussing topics of interest to Ohio employers, including workplace smoking bans, social media in the workplace, poor performance reviews, and reasonable accommodations, among
Blawg of the Day – Local Counsel Blog
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Sara Foskitt is a lawyer in Austin, Texas, who spend several years working as a staff attorney for a Travis County district court judge. Because of this experience, she gets asked to serve as local counsel for firms with cases in Austin. At her Local Counsel Blog, she’s discussing practical tips for getting things…
Blawg of the Day – Private Funds Law Update
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Today we visit the Private Funds Law Update blog, brought to you by the folks at big firm Reed Smith. Providing legal news, updates, commentary and opinion on private funds, alternative investments, and related areas, you’ll find they have posted in a while. When they are, you’ll find posts discussing hedge funds, pension and sovereign…
Blawg of the Day – Dewey B Strategic
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Let’s end the week with a type of blog that I used to feature quite regularly on here – law librarians. The blog is Dewey B Strategic, and the blogger is Jean P. O’Grady, a J.D., law librarian and knowledge strategist from Washington D.C. She’s discussing legal research-related topics, with posts on Bloomberg law,…
Blawg of the Day – Environmental Law Insight
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Today we’ll visit Environmental Law Insight, which features updates and analysis from Taft’s (with offices in Kentucky/Ohio/Indiana/Arizona) environmental trial lawyers. They are discussing such recent topics as carbon performance standards, unregulated contaminants in drinking water, CERCLA liability, and fracking, among others.
Blawg of the Day – Canadian Class Actions Law
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Canadian Class Actions Law is published by big firm Stikeman Elliot. The blog features information and resources on relevant legal developments including certifications, settlements, appeals, judicial treatment of common causes of action or class proceedings legislation, secondary market liability claims, consumer protection, products liability – and they’re just getting started!