The Hyperlink: A Microtransaction of Trust

The Hyperlink: A Microtransaction of Trust

Oddly enough, the internet is actually quite old school when it comes to relationships. Trust is given on first impressions. It’s essentially all a handshake deal. How Google Works A PageRank results from a mathematical algorithm based on the webgraph, created by all...
Law is Complicated, Yo

Law is Complicated, Yo

  Want deep insight into what the younger generation thinks of laws? The deep and abiding knowledge they have? See this thread on Reddit: Lawyers of Reddit, What are Some Interesting Laws/Loopholes? There are nearly 10,000 posts, of which maybe .01% were actually...
The Best Social Networking Site For Lawyers

The Best Social Networking Site For Lawyers

  This past week I spent significant time at what I believe to be the best social networking site for lawyers. While I was there saw a former law school professor who I hadn’t seen in a couple of years. I spoke with two judges. Just as importantly, I spoke...
The End of Permanence: The Scunthorpe Problem

The End of Permanence: The Scunthorpe Problem

Back in 1996, like most people, I was using a 56k baud modem to dial into AOL in order to hook up to the internet. Yes, the internet existed back then even if you didn’t know what it was. At the time, AOL was a “safe harbor” of sorts. An intermediary...