Providers of software and other copyrighted content routinely provide their wares online, or on media such as disks, according to licenses that users do not have the opportunity to negotiate, and often do not read. These licenses have more in ...
Read More »Woolner: Obama's job No. 1 is halt court's rightward swing
In legal circles, one of the most damning insults you can hurl at judges is to call them “results-oriented.” OK, so it doesn’t carry the same punch as insults the rest of us lob at each other. My e-mail inbox ...
Read More »Fiorino: The Internet is running out of IP addresses
Upon first gaining popularity, the Internet appeared to have boundless opportunities for growth. Millions of people were logging on for the first time as thousands of Web sites were launched onto the World Wide Web. Despite what was first believed, ...
Read More »The Internet may be running out of IP addresses soon
Upon first gaining popularity, the Internet appeared to have boundless opportunities for growth. Millions of people were logging on for the first time as thousands of Web sites were launched onto the World Wide Web. Despite what was first believed, ...
Read More »No room at the judicial inn
Sometimes, these cases almost write themselves. This was recently published as Starks v. Choice Hotels International. MARK P. PAINTER, Presiding Judge. Fortunately, this court has few frivolous cases. But we know one when we see one. Plaintiff-appellant Thomas Starks appeals ...
Read More »Remembering Judge Nangle
Editor: I met Judge Nangle (“Anything but retiring,” Aug. 27) in 1963 when we both were members of the staff of the County Counselor’s office. Judge Donald Stohr was also a member of the staff. Judge Nangle was a “special” ...
Read More »Common traits of ‘successful’ firms
What characteristics do successful firms share? I am frequently asked this question, and I update my Top 10 response as needed to ensure it remains in sync with the current state of our profession. Here is my latest list of ...
Read More »Election law resources for election year sleuths
It’s a national election year filled with slogans, ads, sound-bites and more. There are several terrific election law resources that may help readers to filter through a constant barrage of campaign messages, news stories and editorials. Political junkies, those with ...
Read More »Black: Making your law practice more portable
I know, I know. Some of you are wondering, “Why in the world would I want to take my law office with me? It can stay right where it is, thank you very much.” Rest assured there are a number ...
Read More »Making your law practice more portable
I know, I know. Some of you are wondering, “Why in the world would I want to take my law office with me? It can stay right where it is, thank you very much.” Rest assured there are a number ...
Read More »All the world’s a stage, and we are merely lawyers
Fat guys like Bluegrass because you can tap your foot and nod your head from a seated position and still feel like you’re dancing. That was my thought last Thursday night as I sat down for my first beer at ...
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