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Posted on May 27, 2009
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How Do You Learn to Use New Technology?

Posted on May 27, 2009
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!

How Do You Learn to Use New Technology?

Posted on May 27, 2009
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 -- FCClawblog

Posted on May 26, 2009
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.

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Blawg of the Day -- Fashion & Apparel Law Blog

Posted on May 25, 2009
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.

Links for 2009-05-23 [del.icio.us]

Posted on May 24, 2009
LERPnet White-collar crime | LII / Legal Information Institute Macular Degeneration Foundation - Eye Research Treatment Symptoms Test Amsler Grid News Reports Newsletter Magnifier Low Vision MD Foundation Maryland.gov - The Official Website of the State of Maryland MinnCLE Small Firm Success National Compensation Survey (NCS) Home Page National Parkinson Foundation North Carolina Offender Information

Blawg of the Day -- ESOP Law Blog

Posted on May 22, 2009
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

Posted on May 21, 2009
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.

Links for 2009-05-20 [del.icio.us]

Posted on May 21, 2009
Ernie The Attorney: How I learn (quickly & easily) about technology Law Practice Matters - Blog - Evernote as CRM

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

Posted on May 20, 2009
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.

Blawg of the Day -- Personal Wealth Law News

Posted on May 20, 2009
Here's an interesting niche blog from big firm Saul Ewing - Personal Wealth Law News explores developments in areas of the law that help people to accumulate, preserve and pass on wealth: estate planning, retirement planning, asset protection, charitable giving, fiduciary responsibility, special needs trusts and family business issues. It's edited by Robert Louis, with contributions from Kathryn Crary and Ryan Gager.

Blawg of the Day -- New Jersey Zoning Watch

Posted on May 19, 2009
Today's big-firm blog comes from Saul Ewing -- New Jersey Zoning Watch provides current information on land use, redevelopment and environmental issues confronting the Garden State. It's currently editorless (the past editor is no longer at the firm) -- hope they start posting again soon!

Blawg of the Day -- Deliberations

Posted on May 18, 2009
Deliberations is the next blog in our tour of big-firm law-related weblogs. It's published by Anne Reed, a trial lawyer and jury consultant with Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren in Milwaukee. As you might expect, she's discussing law, news and thoughts on juries and jury trials -- her areas of interest include jury management and selection, psychology, the politics of juries, and juror misconduct and disqualification, among others.

Finding Your Lost Phone

Posted on May 16, 2009
I'm sitting in the New Orleans airport waiting for a flight to take me home from the ABA Law Practice Management Spring Meeting. I'm breathing much easier than I was an hour ago -- after I got here, I quickly realized I had left my iPhone in the cab. To make matters worse, I had no receipt from the cab company, and didn't even pay attention to its name. (I know, I'm a moron -- but that's not the point of this story). I was able to use my bank card to make calls on pay phone, and after dialing my cell's number for about an hour (I'm still not sure how much this cost), the cab driver picked up and was nice enough to come back to the airport and give me my phone. Crisis averted, thank goodness. As I'm sitting in the airport waiting for my flight, I see a story about Finding Your Lost Phone with Google Voice...

Blawg of the Day

Posted on May 15, 2009
Next up on our tour of big firm blog sites is Reed Smith, and the blog is Health Industry Washington Watch. The blog provides updates on U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences and health care industry sector. It's published by Debra McCurdy, a health policy analyst with the firm.

Blawg of the Day -- Digestible Law

Posted on May 14, 2009
The Perkins Coie Internet Case Digest has been around for a while -- now the big firm is publishing Digestible Law, which incorporates the content of the Digest. The intention is to provide a linear representation of the development of Internet law from its earliest days. They have also created an RSS feed for each category on the blog, so you can subscribe to the topics that interest you -- pretty nifty.

The Kindle: New Lawyer Tool?

Posted on May 13, 2009
The latest episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report is titled Kindle Me This. Dennis, Adriana Linares and I talk about the introduction of the new Kindle DX e-book reader, and whether it's a possible game-changer for lawyers and law students. Can lawyers use the Kindle in their practice? Listen in to find out. We also answer some reader questions (including a question about using redaction and bates numbering in Acrobat), and give listeners some fun tips and sites to consider as well.

Blawg of the Day -- Export Law Blog

Posted on May 13, 2009
Today's blog comes from big firm Powell Goldstein -- the Export Law Blog is written and maintained by Clif Burns, Illya Antonenko, and Megan Gajewski. They're discussing export law issues that are mostly acronyms: BIS, DDTC, OFAC, and more. (Export lawyers, you know what they mean)

Blawg of the Day, Bonus Edition! -- Aviation Law Monitor

Posted on May 12, 2009
An extra blog for you today -- this one is brought to you by The Danko Law Firm of San Mateo California. The Aviation Law Monitor provides insight and commentary on aviation accidents and the law. You'll learn about accident investigation, helicopters, aviation insurance, and the NTSB, among other topics.

Blawg of the Day -- IP Spotlight

Posted on May 12, 2009
We're still visiting big firm blogs, and today we're taking a look at IP Spotlight, from Pepper Hamilton. It's published by Jim Singer, and he's posting newsrelating to the law and business of intellectual property; the topics include licensing, due diligence, acquisition, compliance and risk management associated with patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Blawg of the Day -- NP Digital Media/Internet Law Blog

Posted on May 11, 2009
The Nixon Peabody Digital Media/Internet Law Blog is one of the first law firm blogs I've seen built in Sharepoint -- I love that, but wish the URL of the blog was easier to remember. Anyway, the goal of this blog is to provide users with access to materials and tools basic to the understanding of intellectual property law, Internet law, and regulation and compliance in a digital world.

Links for 2009-05-09 [del.icio.us]

Posted on May 10, 2009
Aviation Law Monitor : Aviation Lawyer & Attorney : Michael Danko Law Firm : California Airplane & Helicopter Crashes : Aviation Law Monitor Vietnam Legal Research IViR - Institute for Information Law - Instituut voor Informatierecht Welcome Public Records, Docket, Dockets, Rules, Forms

Links for 2009-05-08 [del.icio.us]

Posted on May 09, 2009
Enterprise Social Communities, Social Computing for Business - Social Sites for Sharepoint

Blawg of the Day -- OverReg'd

Posted on May 08, 2009
Next up on your tour of big firm blogs is OverReg'd, published by Lindquist & Vennum. As a corporate securites regulation and litigation resource, the firm attorneys who post here are discussing topics like FINRA, hedge funds, insurance regulation, SIFMA, stock option investigations, and others.

Blawg of the Day -- House Calls

Posted on May 07, 2009
House Calls is the blog of Lathrop & Gage, the next on our tour of big firm blogs. It's published by a selection of Lathrop health care lawyers, and they're talking about EMTALA, electronic health records, malpractice and risk management, and much more. You'll also find a Health Law Library, with articles, presentations, and client alerts published by various members of the firm.

Blawg of the Day -- Private Equity and Venture Services Blog

Posted on May 06, 2009
The last blog we'll visit at Ice Miller is the Private Equity and Venture Services Blog. It's published by Janice Wilken, who handles securities law compliance matters for public companies. One complaint I have about the Ice Miller blogs -- they list "Categories" on the right, which would leave the regular blog reader to assume they are categories of that particular blog. What they really represent are the different Ice Miller blogs -- they are the same on every Ice Miller blog page, and they have nothing to do with the actual categories of the individual blog. So there's no good way to navigate through the posts on each of their blogs.

Blawg of the Day -- Life Sciences Blog

Posted on May 05, 2009
Another day, another Ice Miller blog. The Life Sciences Blog is published by Harry Gonso, a partner in the firm. He's discussing the speakers who have appeared at recent Ice Miller's life science distinguished speakers series.

Blawg of the Day -- Indiana CEO Survey

Posted on May 04, 2009
What does it take to start, grow and sustain a business in Indiana? How important is foreign competition? What?s the state?s role in economic development and what initiatives offer the greatest growth opportunities? These are the questions the Indiana CEO Survey hopes to answer. Published by big firm Ice Miller, the blog hopes to provide a foundation and opportunity to hear directly from Indiana executives about their challenges and the issues that impact their businesses.

Blawg of the Day -- Green Industries Initiative

Posted on May 01, 2009
Back to our coverage of big firm blogs -- Green Industries Initiative is another blog from Ice Miller. It's published by Kristina Tridico, who is chair of the firm's Green Industries Initiative. She's discussing alternative energy technologies, ARRA, food distribution logistics, input manufacturing, and funding for life sciences, among other topics.

Blawg of the Day -- Legal Research Rescue

Posted on April 30, 2009
Here's a blog from down under -- Legal Research Rescue is published by Lauren Austin, a legal research and training specialist for a leading Australian law firm. She's discussing Australian legal research tips, as well as ways to leverage the Internet to perform your research in a smarter way.

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