Beware of Mixing with Judges on Social Media
September 14, 2015
My recent Lawyerist article: Beware of Mixing with Judges on Social Media
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Anna Massoglia is a researcher at the Center for Responsive Politics. She helps run CRP's Dark Money project, tracks political advertising, and researches foreign influence as part of the Foreign Lobby Watch project. Anna holds a J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia School of Law and earned degrees in psychology and political science from North Carolina State University.
The Ballot Initiative Process: Ripe for Reform?
August 26, 2015
My recent Initiativv blog post: Ballot initiatives give voters a chance to chance to propose and create their own laws. These initiatives hold the power to change policy at the local level as well as at a state level. Ballot initiatives are a type of ballot measure that allow voters to directly propose and, by extension, enact … More The Ballot Initiative Process: Ripe for Reform?
Takeaways from Last Week’s Voting and Elections Events
August 20, 2015
My recent collaboration with Initiativv: Last week, we had the opportunity to attend two events on recent innovations in voting and elections: “The Future of Voting” in San Francisco, California and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Election Data Summit in Washington, D.C. Hosted by CivicMakers, We Vote USA, and Brigade, “The Future of Voting” … More Takeaways from Last Week’s Voting and Elections Events
D5 & the Transformation of Digital Government
May 30, 2015
My Commentary and Analysis for the Journal of American Diplomacy: The advent of digital and information technologies poses a major challenge for governments to provide transparent, accessible, open access to public services. In response to this and other challenges brought to light by emerging technologies, a new network of governments have stepped up as world leaders … More D5 & the Transformation of Digital Government
Foothills Bar Association of San Diego County Features LinkedIn Article
April 1, 2015
One of my articles was featured in the April 2015 newsletter by the Foothills Bar Association of San Diego County.
Rebranding or Misappropriation?
February 20, 2015
My piece for HessConnect: When a former employee takes a law firm’s social media accounts with them is this rebranding or misappropriation? With their speed, convenience and efficiency, the blogs have become essential tools for most businesses. However, inappropriate use of a law firm’s internet social media accounts or blog can have serious consequences for … More Rebranding or Misappropriation?
Rapid Changes in Attorney Advertising Online: A Case to Watch
February 20, 2015
Blogging for HessConnect: “Even President Abraham Lincoln—who advertised his legal services as a lawyer in newspapers in the early 1850s—would run afoul of the state’s rules.” At least that’s what five named partners of Florida law firm Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley claim in a pending federal lawsuit against the Florida Bar. In Searcy … More Rapid Changes in Attorney Advertising Online: A Case to Watch
The Ethical Dilemma of LinkedIn Specialties, Skills, and Endorsements
February 18, 2015
My piece for HessConnect, which was also featured in the Foothills Bar Association of San Diego County Newsletter: Professional websites like LinkedIn can increase lawyers’ exposure and benefit their practices. With 187 million unique visitors each month, more than 68% of attorneys say they use LinkedIn to engage other professionals or potential clients. Even a widely … More The Ethical Dilemma of LinkedIn Specialties, Skills, and Endorsements
Is Your Law Firm’s Blog Commercial Speech?
January 29, 2015
My piece for HessConnect: In an environment of never-ending news cycles, minute-to-minute attention spans, intense competition for potential clients, and perpetual pressure for professional self-promotion, blogscan be an exceptional platform for lawyers or law firms to easily and immediately publish meaningful information that is both usable and digestible to viewers. New platforms – including blogs … More Is Your Law Firm’s Blog Commercial Speech?
Why flight restrictions over Ferguson?
November 26, 2014
My op-ed for The Hill’s Congress Blog: Shortly after a grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Mike Brown, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a no-fly zone over Ferguson, Missouri banning all flights within 3,000 feet off the ground. The stated purpose of the flight restrictions is … More Why flight restrictions over Ferguson?
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