Solving Unconscious Bias in Hiring
We’ve all heard about legal claims and cases of discrimination and bias in the workplace, but what about all of the people that are filtered... Read more
Author: Brian Wallace
History of the Billable Hour
A little while ago I got involved in a discussion at this blog about flat-fee billing by lawyers. I am pretty skeptical about the concept... Read more
Presidential Shysters?
[“Shysters” — now that’s one ugly word, no? Well, sometimes the truth is ugly. If this is how members of the bar distinguish themselves in the White... Read more
The Art of Battling Giants
The David versus Goliath concept doesn’t just appeal to me, it’s one of the themes of my professional life. One of my clients, in fact,... Read more
Eminent Domain: Know Your Rights
Can the government take your land? Yes, they can – it’s a part of the 5th Amendment – as long as they pay just compensation... Read more
Understanding Home Title Theft (Infographic)
Usually when we think about scams, we think about online scams and identity theft. Well, there’s now a new type of theft that focuses on... Read more
How Society Creates Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have a special contract with society. A fascinating new read by Art Carden entitled Leave Me Alone and I’ll Make You Rich: How the... Read more
How to Survive a Layoff or Furlough (Infographic)
Layoffs and furloughs are almost never expected, although with the pandemic raging and businesses struggling we should all be preparing for the worst. If you... Read more
Will Weed Killer Give You Cancer?
In January 2016, career California school groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson took legal action against the Monsanto company. Alleging his 2014 diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma was a... Read more
How Upworthy Won the Internet
Upworthy has learned, as the infographic below demonstrates, how to work the levers of the Internet — building a brand out of nowhere. Can these... Read more
When Will The Law Catch Up To Self-Driving Cars? [Infographic]
Self-driving cars seem like a good idea- you can concentrate on other things, they take human error out of the equation, and they appear to... Read more
The Death of Brick and Mortar
It’s good to be an “Internet lawyer” — at least if you have “Internet clients.” Thankfully, I do. Here’s why it’s so good, besides the... Read more
Does the NSA Think You Are a Terrorist?
It’s nothing personal if they do, but — does the NSA think, maybe, you’re a terrorist? Don’t be surprised if it does. Source: TopComputerScienceDegrees.com Read more
Are Tech Startup Bubbles Real?
Startups are cool right? We used to all want to represent them and take equity in them and stuff. Now, we’re a little more careful,... Read more