New Social Media Manual
The Publishing Law Institute has developed a new manual for practitioners hoping to hone their legal skills while maximizing their social media reach. The manual is filled with both helpful tips and up to date legal analysis that will help practitioners of all types utilize social media both effectively and ethically. Social Media and the […]
Establishing the “Probable Cause” Element of a Malicious Prosecution claim
In Depth: The Supreme Court’s Recent Cases And Decisions
Read up folks.
Turn on Location Services: Establishing an Alibi
I just updated my iPhone to the new iOS7. One of the first things the new operating system prompted me to do was to turn on my location services. I gladly accepted. While I have many opinions about the new iOS, this “tracking” function did not bother me at all. Location services are used by […]
Cook County Sued over New Tax
As the debate over the City of Chicago’s budget shortfall heats up, there has been an interesting turn of events for a city that is bankrupt and a tax base that is already squeezed dry. While the people of Chicago are typically the bluest of blue voters, this new tax on Cook County Residents has […]
Chris Perez and his wife plead guilty to drug charges
Pretty wild. Is this really what we should be spending tax dollars on?
Hilary Young, “Adding Insult to Injury in Corporate Defamation Damages”
Interesting.
Patent Trolls get Crowdsourced
They see me trollin’, they hatin’. IP Lawyers can rest a little easier today, unless you’re an IP Plaintiff’s lawyer. If that’s the case, work just got a little bit more complicated. Richard Mescher writes on Technologylawsource.com: You received a threatening letter from what looks like a “patent troll” demanding a licensing fee and/or royalties but you […]
Six Lessons to Live By
I came across this fantastic post on LinkedIn from Ari Emanuel. If you don’t know Ari Emanuel, he is the basis for the fictional TV character Ari Gold from Entourage. It’s worth a read and worth putting into practice: The Six Lessons I Live By – Ari Emanuel Co-CEO at WME 1. Surround yourself […]
20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get – Forbes
This will be the most important thing you read today. If you are just starting a career, still in school or looking to change careers, direction or roles read this: 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get – Forbes.