Welcome to the latest installment of The Best of Law Blogging. Every Friday we take a look back on the week that was and share some of the most noteworthy blog posts to come out of the LexBlog community. Check out our collection of “Best-ofs” from previous weeks here.
Deposition hell: dealing with the poorly mentored defense baby lawyer
The honesty that Karen Koehler brings to each and every one of her blog posts is admirable. Not every attorney brings their authentic self to their blog posts, but then again, not every attorney is Karen Koehler. In this post, ‘The Velvet Hammer’ gets out some very justifiable frustrations about her recent trip to what she amusingly calls “deposition hell.” Equal parts entertaining, informative and irreverent, this is a must-read blog post and demonstrates why Koehler is a must-follow attorney, especially if you’re a Seattle resident like myself. Available at ‘The Velvet Hammer’ Blog.
If I were to describe this blog post in a word, I’d have to go with “comprehensive.” Fiona Ong covers seven bills that were recently passed by the Maryland General Assembly and thoroughly explains their relevance to employers. She expertly anticipates the kinds of questions employers will ask and gives answers in plain and simple terms. Ong also takes the opportunity to promote Shawe Rosenthal’s upcoming webinar which will cover these same laws. Ong is simply one of the best when it comes to writing posts that are of real value and use to clients. Available at Labor & Employment Report.
Antitrust for Kids—The Spider Web That Is A Hub-and-Spoke Conspiracy
Remember that episode of The Office where Michael Scott asks Oscar to explain a budget surplus to him like he’s a five-year-old? That is essentially the concept behind Bona Law’s new blog series—right down to the lemonade stand analogy. Despite the title, the actual target readership for “Antitrust for Kids” is not kids. Molly Donovan explains vertical and horizontal agreements in a cheeky yet still incredibly informative manner. Taking a complex issue and breaking it down in extremely simple terms is something we always praise and this post takes that to the extreme in an innovative and downright hilarious way. Available at The Antitrust Attorney Blog.