Wednesday, July 18, 2007 6:46 AM
I am sure that lawyers being lawyers, there will always be a debate within the community as to the value of legal-oriented weblogs. For myself, and as I have stated on a number of occasions, I think such weblogs are valuable for a variety of reasons. Of these various reasons, the one I wanted to point out today was their ability to quickly convey, crosslink and syndicate thoughtful reaction, analysis and commentary on key court decisions.
As an example, take a look at the post Leegin Analysis at Antitrust Review. The post, which discusses the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Leegin Leather Products v. PSKS, Inc., not only conveys the commentary of the blawg's author(s), but links to other relevant postings and case material on the subject. There are even some comments (to which you can subscribe) to the original post wherein others have clarified earlier writings or added-on new thoughts.
And, it is all for free...
As a final thought, I would hazard a guess that this post will quickly find its way into Google, Yahoo, the blawg search sites, etcetera, and be readily found by any students, lawyers, researchers or just interested persons searching for information on Leegin. Indeed, it may be among the most accessed resource on this subject matter out there.
An important Court decision analyzed with thoughtful commentaries from experienced professionals, freely available to the world...to me that adds value.