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Best in Law Blogs : LexBlog Network : March 16, 2010

March 17, 2010 00:00

I always find it interesting, and refreshing, when I hear about the government's desire to advance the level of technology on a nationwide scale. Today, the FCC released its National Broadband Plan to Congress and David Oxenford of Broadcast Law Blog has some great insight on the subject....

CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2010 LAUNCHED

Karel Frielink
March 16, 2010 19:47

All-new law firm rankings The Chambers Global 2010 was launched at the end of February 2010. You will find the all-new rankings and editorial on their website – www.chambersandpartners.com. The Chambers Global focuses on firms and lawyers who have truly international practices. This is what...

Tuesday's Three Burning Legal Questions

March 16, 2010 19:23

Here are today's three burning legal questions, along with the answers provided by the blogosphere. 1) Question: I took my eyes off of my son for 2 seconds at this restaurant and now I see he has climbed into the "claw grabber" machine filled with lollipops. Doh!! He's stuck in there now. Do we...

What Would Jesus Do? Oppose Iqbal and Twombly, Apparently.

March 16, 2010 19:22

I have to agree that the “vague and malleable” standards invite judges to substitute personal feelings for legal reasoning.  Glad to see that there are some conservative groups out there who are working to repair the system. The conservative Alliance...

LBW Follow-Up Edition: Giraffe Gaffes, Potent Perfumes and Baby Einstein

March 16, 2010 16:49

Possibly spurred on by the looming threat of Judge Carton ruling in their cases, three matters recently discussed on Legal Blog Watch have come to interesting conclusions. 1. Fake Killer Giraffes: Earlier this month, a Louisiana judge issued a TRO requiring a publisher to take down a clearly...

Getting to the end sooner

Patrick J. Lamb
March 16, 2010 16:43

Imagine this scenario:  Bill, the General Counsel, walks into the CEO's office.  "Jane, I have great news.  You know our problem with ABC Widget?  I have figured out a great way to get rid of those problems.  I am going to walk out on the street and find a stranger...

Client Interviews: Why They Really Are Necessary

Tom Kane
March 16, 2010 16:05

In this economy, client satisfaction surveys are more important than ever. In covering this topic many times, I have emphasized the value of improving relationships with current clients and referrals sources. The value is obvious, more business in the form of new matters and additional...

C-Span Gives Political Junkies 160,000 Hours of Video to Explore

March 16, 2010 15:53

Via this post on Computational Legal Studies I learned today that C-Span has placed virtually every minute of its 23 years of video archives on the Internet. The New York Times reports that the "C-Span Video Library," which goes back to 1987, is now available to the public. The archive is fully...

Social Media: "I Don't Think Hank Done It That Way"

March 16, 2010 14:09

 Have you seen Crazy Heart yet? Since I saw it, I can't get Waylon Jennings song "Are you sure Hank done it this way" out of my head. I sing it until Nancy asks I find another tune. If you never heard of it, you can find it in Youtube. Take a listen and understand why...

Smart Ways to Work Together in 2010

March 16, 2010 13:56

From the Sedona Conference on e-discovery to the latest features of Office 2010, the hot technology topic of the day is collaboration. However, when most lawyers think of collaboration tools, their lists end after email and “track changes.” What are the real stories of collaboration technology in 20...