We spend plenty of time on Internet & Social Media Law exploring the potential legal, regulatory, ethical and just plain common sense ramifications of new technology, but we also strive to point out practical applications of these same technologies as they gain traction in different industries. Over on our Gravel2Gavel Real Estate and Construction blog, colleagues James W. McPhillips and Rachel Newell have been doing just that in regard to the intersection of smart home technology and the commercial real estate industry. After an initial consideration of the benefits and potential concerns in “Smart Technology in Commercial Real Estate,” James and Rachel explore the crucial role evaluation plays in “Evaluating Smart Home Technology: It’s About More Than the Bottom Line.”