At the end of another long week it’s nice to sit back and shine the spotlight on some of the most deserving members in our blogging community. Alec and Michelle have highlighted the blog posts that stood out to them this week and list their reasons why. Take a look to see what makes for a 10/10 blog post and read about some developments in NCAA rules, how dogs are related to privacy and security and the construction of tiny houses for the homeless.
Michelle’s picks
Finding the Future: Building Tiny Houses for the Homeless
Figuring out a way to use your different publications to promote one another is the recipe for a successful digital strategy. Bill Griffith excellently demonstrates how to derive blogging material from your podcast. He sums up a recent interview he did on the podcast he hosts, Finding the Future. Griffith includes multiple images to really bring the story to life and crafts a well-written post that is much more than just an outline or summary of a podcast episode. Available at Larkin Hoffman Real Estate and Construction Blog.
What dogs can teach companies about privacy and security
Sometimes all it takes is a title about dogs to grab your readers’ attention. Jokes aside, David Kessler and Susan Ross write an interesting, informative piece on how dog owners’ names and addresses were public and therefore not exempt from disclosure by a city dog licensing authority. They discuss the background of the case and new lessons derived from the outcome. Available at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Data Protection Report.
Oregon Employee Leave Entitlements for Absences Due to Child’s COVID-19–Related Illness, School Closures, and Quarantine Orders
It’s hard to stay on top of all things COVID-related, especially when it comes to state guidelines and policies. For Oregon specifically, this involves Oregon Sick Leave and the Oregon Family Act. Kelly Riggs and Paul Cirner provide some clarity to employers who may need to refresh themselves on these leave entitlements. Their post is full of helpful information and lays it all out in a clear, understandable way. Available at Ogletree Deakins Insights.
Can We Trust Police Death Statistics?
Scott Greenfield doesn’t shy away from writing on sensitive issues. This trait has helped make him a very respected blogger. Greenfield authors an excellent piece here, discussing a recent study that explored police violence in America. He intersperses a lot of quotes seamlessly in his blogging alongside his own commentary. This piece is a great example on how to craft a well-written blog post on a serious matter. Available at Simple Justice.
Alec’s picks
Judge Rules that Student Athletes Can Plausibly Allege NCAA as Employer
There is never a shortage of interesting legal questions that arise from cases involving student-athletes and the NCAA. In this post Allison Frison dives into a case in which a judge’s ruling left open the possibility that the NCAA may qualify as an employer under a specific legal test. Frison gives a clear summary of the case and other relevant topics, organizes her post with subheads and provides links to relevant information—all in less than 500 words. You can accomplish a great deal in a succinct post if you pick the right topic—Frison certainly proves that. Available at The Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis’ Working Solutions NYC blog.
CAS Legal Mailbag Question of the Week – 9/30/2021
A recurring mailbag post is an excellent staple piece for any blog and Thomas B. Mooney shows us exactly how it’s done. He starts by picking an interesting legal question from a reader, then gives insights into their issue without being overly technical or verbose. It’s written in language that is easily understood by those who aren’t fluent in legalise, but provides analysis of value to the reader who asked the question and others who may find themselves in similar situations. A mailbag post like this ensures you’re writing on topics relevant to your readers—they are the ones submitting them after all. It’s a great way to connect directly with them and to cultivate and foster a community around your blog. Read more posts like this at Shipman & Goodwin LLP’s School Law.
The Great Resignation: Will It Drive a Stake In The Billable Hour?
Stephen Embry dives right into the hot-button topic that is work-life balance. He takes a pragmatic approach as he delves into the topic of billable hours and discusses the role the pandemic and so-called “Great Resignation” may have in changing that system. Embry looks ahead at the future and provides clear insights on a topic that is genuinely interesting to just about anyone in the legal space. The conversational writing style of the post and his use of pull quotes make this a very enjoyable read. Available at TechLaw Crossroads.