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 […]

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 […]

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.