"Law and lobbying in the nation's capital." While the BLT's law firm news for the most part stays inside the Beltway, its concise and timely original reporting on all three branches of the federal government gives it national appeal.
The blog has a stated goal of being a "career sherpa" for its readers. Some posts give advice to those who seek success in BigLaw or at least news about BigLaw hiring trends; other posts focus on women in the law and work-life balance issues.
Analytical and philosophical posts cover criminal justice writ large: misconceptions about the rate of violent crime, how to fix the jury system, “overcriminalization” and the high rate of incarceration in the U.S.
Posts take note of new Android-powered devices and apps and how lawyers can use them in their practices.
Labor and employment issues for employers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Posts cover actions of the National Labor Relations Board, critique corporations' social media policies and discuss how much the law protects trade secrets.
"A law professor blawg designed to feel like a faculty lounge with conversations about law, culture, and academia." A group blawg with multiple daily posts that discuss books and great legal thinkers, track law faculty openings and hires, and generally examine the lay of the land for law professors and law students. The occasional news-of-the-weird item will also slip in.
This blog, for aspiring law students, current law students and newbie lawyers, is less about finding inspiration and more about finding answers to specific questions. Expert guest posters (FYI, not all of them women) are brought in to take on specific topics—such as preparing for the LSAT, writing a law review note or applying for a clerkship. But this blog isn't only useful for those breaking into law. Those trying to break out of the profession will also find acceptance and words of wisdom.
The bloggers offer an interesting overview of many psychological and sociological elements to consider when crafting an argument to appeal to specific juror demographics. We especially appreciate how they explicitly tailor their advice to address the concerns of both plaintiffs attorneys and defense attorneys.
Posts cover the Korean government's regulation of international commercial enterprises, cover Korean court rulings that are relevant to business (and sometimes criminal law) and take questions from readers with questions about the Korean legal system.
The author conducts empirical research about legal education; student debt; and law students, law schools and lawyers per capita (of which he keeps an archive). Until July 2015, the law blog was called The Law School Tuition Bubble.
"In the 21st century, the practice of law is shaking loose from its traditional moorings and heading out into uncharted territory. Opportunities abound, but so do pitfalls. Most of the old rules won’t apply anymore, while some will matter more than ever. Welcome to the new legal profession, powered by collaboration, innovation, and client service. This is your front-row seat."
Posts and The Legal Geek Podcasts cover the legal issues that arise (whether they are acknowledged or not) in TV shows and the latest theatrical releases—usually of the sci-fi / fantasy variety.
Posts help those conducting genealogical research on using and understanding the legal documents they encounter.
Posts jump in the blogosphere's conversation about law firm marketing hits and misfires.
Posts cover the growing number of ways to search for or track and individuals using social media and the Web and raise the questions: Should we protect our privacy, or get used to being more exposed? And where does the law stand? Blogger Kashmir Hill tracks the emerging answers.
Posts offer trial tips for attorneys, cover work-life balance or are journal entries about the author's own life.
"Mostly law professors, blogging about whatever we want since 2002."
Focuses on the intersection of law and the entertainment and media industries. Posts cover trademark and pirating battles in Hollywood.
Here you can find some straight-up yet colorful coverage of copyright and trademark rulings, but the authors from Foley Hoag often add the nice touch of noting similar older cases for context.
The aim of this Stites & Harbison blog is to illustrate how other brands chose their trademarks and have subsequently protected them. Bloggers here give the trademark enforcement backstories behind well-known advertising campaigns—or sometimes just note a brand's new look or slogan and share their blunt thoughts.
Posts cover trials and decisions (mostly civil) from the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and federal courts in Northern California.
The blog covers various aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act with advice for lawyers on how to navigate claims.
Posts cover interesting cases of first impression throughout the country; the constitutionality of institutions' laws and policies; and op-eds on controversies in the news.
Solo practitioner Stephanie Kimbro has operated a virtual law firm out of Wilmington, N.C., for five years. She uses her experience to write about the ethics, technology and practical aspects involved in virtual lawyering.
Several daily posts cover news, legislation and scholarship relating to wills, trusts and estates. Upcoming conferences are also noted.
