Tech Republic – “If you’ve put off learning about digital currencies, now is the time to get up to speed because the cryptocurrency bubble keeps getting bigger. Bitcoin is almost a household name now, as it has been around for more than 10 years. The cryptocurrency was created in 2009 via a white paper written under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It is open source and decentralized. There are no transaction fees associated with Bitcoins, but there is also no government guarantee behind the currency. You can’t hold a Bitcoin in your hand, but the currency can add value to your bank account. On April 29, 2021, one Bitcoin was worth $52,855.20. There’s a finite number of Bitcoins–21 million–so it’s worth taking a look at the other cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s a brief look at five of the most popular…”
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Daily Archives: May 3, 2021
Review: Own the Map, by Conrad Samm
Via LLRX – Review: Own the Map, by Conrad Samm – Jerry Lawson highly recommends Conrad Saam’s intriguing new book, Own the Map, which encourages lawyers to think about marketing in new and better ways. The author’s primary thesis is that most lawyers should concentrate appealing to potential clients near the lawyer’s location. Saam develops… Continue Reading
Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Via LLRX – Tips for Managing Remote Employees – Full-time remote work may continue to be with us for some time. Nicole L. Black discusses approaches that forward thinking law firm leaders can use to take advantage of this opportunity and fine tune their management skills for both in-office or remote teams. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity for Idiots
Bambauer, Derek E., Cybersecurity for Idiots (March 18, 2021). 106 Minnesota Law Review Headnotes __ (2021 Forthcoming), Arizona Legal Studies Discussion Paper No. 21-04, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3807529 “Cybersecurity remains a critical issue facing regulators, particularly with the advent of the Internet of Things. General-purpose security regulators such as the Federal Trade Commission continually struggle… Continue Reading
Law Search In The Age Of The Algorithm
Livermore, Michael A. and Beling, Peter and Carlson, Keith and Dadgostari, Faraz and Guim, Mauricio and Rockmore, Daniel, Law Search In The Age Of The Algorithm (April 27, 2021). 2020 MICH. ST. L. REV. 1183, Virginia Public Law and Legal Theory Research Paper No. 2021-26, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3835362 “The process of searching for relevant… Continue Reading
Data overload is real
Fortune – “Do you suffer from data overload? This painful condition has skyrocketed as organizations have massively increased the amount of data they collect and then…well, that’s the question—what should you actually do with it? To talk this through, I reached out to Shari Littan, director of corporate reporting research and policy at the Institute of… Continue Reading
Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe
The New York Times – “Widely circulating coronavirus variants and persistent hesitancy about vaccines will keep the goal out of reach. The virus is here to stay, but vaccinating the most vulnerable may be enough to restore normalcy…Now, more than half of adults in the United States have been inoculated with at least one dose… Continue Reading
6 Fast Ways to Browse the Web Without a Mouse
Make Use Of: “Not having a mouse shouldn’t stop you from browsing the web. These apps and extensions are made for keyboard-based browsing. While it often takes a bit of practice to familiarize yourself and get skilled with mouse-less computer use, the effort can be well worth your while. Any data entry worker or software… Continue Reading
New citation tool for Congress.gov users
In Custodia Legis – “Last month, Robert publicized the addition of historic materials to Congress.gov, including the bound Congressional Record going back to 1951 and the Statutes at Large back to 1973. This month, we are very happy to be introducing a citation tool for Congress.gov users. Over the years, many of our patrons have… Continue Reading
Do you have 600 or more Twitter followers? You can use Twitter Spaces now.
Mashable: “Twitter Spaces is rolling out to a lot more users on Monday. In an announcement posted on its blog, Twitter unveiled that any user with 600 or more Twitter followers will be able to host on Twitter Spaces starting today. Twitter Spaces is an audio conversation feature that the social media platform began testing… Continue Reading
5 uses for Google Maps beyond navigation
Popular Science – Unfamiliar tips for familiar locations. “Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, but it can be useful even when you know exactly how to get where you’re going. So strap in, buckle up, or just recline your desk chair to a comfortable position and… Continue Reading
