It’s the end of another week, and as usual here at LexBlog, Alec and Michelle are taking a look back at the best of legal blogging. In this selection you’ll find types of posts that any blog can replicate—inviting in a guest blogger, revisiting some old content or taking a look at some upcoming deadlines for your industry. We’ve got six fantastic posts this week we want to shine the spotlight on, so read on and enjoy.
Alec’s Picks
Enforcement in the New Normal: Recent Trends in State AG Enforcement
The pandemic has not stopped State Attorneys General from waging legal battles on a variety of fronts. It may, however, have caused many of them to focus their attention on a number of shared legal topics. Rukiya Mohamed takes a bird’s-eye view of the actions of AGs over the pandemic and identifies some key similarities across state lines. Mohamed does an excellent job synthesizing information from across the nation and distilling it down into four distinct categories. It’s evident this post was incredibly well-researched and is impressively succinct given the breadth of topics it covers. Available at Crowell & Moring LLP’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer.
Another look at Section 1 statements
Revisiting old topics is a great way to refresh your readership’s knowledge on a topic and to demonstrate your firm’s continuous attention to relevant legal topics. Sophie Miller-Molloy expertly does this in her recent post on Section 1 statements. She doesn’t rehash what has been written before, she adds her own perspective and knowledge on this topic in a very compelling way. Miller-Molloy lays out a number of frequently asked questions about Section 1 and provides useful answers. She pairs this FAQ section with a bulleted list of practical tips which in conjunction make for a well-rounded post that many employers would find of great use. This post is commendable for flawlessly combining so many of the elements we here at LexBlog love to see in posts. Available at Mayer Brown’s Employer Perspectives.
California Imposes New Restrictions on Recyclability Claims
Analyzing the potential impacts of new laws is a great way to engage your readers with timely and relevant information. Gonzalo Mon does this in his post about a California law that will likely set stricter guidelines for what products can feature the “recycle symbol” on their packaging. He illustrates the more immediate effects of this law within the state along with the potential for wider ramifications outside of California in the near future. It seems clear that there will be more to this story, and when there is, I certainly hope to see Mon covering it. Available at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP’s Ad Law Access.
Michelle’s picks
A Trustee-like Approach to Green Gilts? Guest Blogger and Trustee Corporation Director, Glyn Ryland, Shares His Views
If you want to ensure your blog stays fresh and exciting, you should regularly be toying with new ideas to keep your audience engaged. One of these ideas is executed perfectly by the team over at Squire Patton Boggs who invited guest blogger Glyn Ryland to author a post. With this piece, they’re able to grow their networking efforts and now have a great blog post to show for it. Interviews and guest posts both make for interesting pieces and introduce your readers to a new perspective. Available at Pensions and Benefits.
“Would You Capture It or Just Let It Slip?” (Eminem-Lose Yourself)
We always say it’s okay to insert some humor into your blog posts—but few have executed it as perfectly as Sam Kavalier does in this piece. While his post is centered around IP law, he never strays from making amusing and well-placed references to Eminem’s hit single “Lose Yourself.” He balances talking about the trademark legality behind the restaurant “Mom’s Spaghetti” while consistently keeping it entertaining and fun for his audience. Available at Ogden Glazer + Schaefer Blog.
Broadcast Deadlines
Last week I chose a post by Laura Bagby of 2Civility Blog because her piece did an excellent job advertising key dates and events for her audience. This blog post by Anne Goodwin Crump does much of the same—noting important deadlines from December-February for those in the broadcast community. Whether its applications due, renewals or certifications, her piece is informational and perfect for the readers of this blog. Available at Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth’s CommLawBlog.