As Law.com's "Blog Network" Goes Live, an Anonymous Blogger Is Unmasked
It's the big day for several law-bloggers who have been incorporated into the new "Blog Network" of Law.com. While it may not be official until November 22, I stumbled into it today, thanks in part to my nationwide network of watchful informants. Congratulations to the authors of The Volokh Conspiracy, May It Please the Court, I/P Policy, MyShingle.com, the [non]billable hour, Jottings by an Employer's Lawyer, and Crime & Federalism. You can reach all of these great weblogs from the blogroll of the new Legal Blog Watch blog, written by Lisa Stone.
Meanwhile, as part of the launch, the formerly-anonymous author of Crime & Federalism can now be named: Michael Cernovich. (And hey, Mike, nice photo!) I had lunch with Mike just last week, back when he was still "Federalist No. 84." And last night, I was out with Matt Homann of the [non]billable hour following the meeting of the Madison County Bar Association, where he shared with me another one of his amazing innovative ideas.
Now that they're both bigshots, I guess it's the last time I'll be seeing them in person. But I can still read their weblogs, as can you--so check them out!
What is the new Law.com Blog Network? This is the first I have heard of it. Details anyone?
Posted by: JR | November 19, 2004 at 03:04 PM
I just answered my own question.
http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/
Commenting before investigating the links Evan provided - shame on me.
Posted by: JR | November 19, 2004 at 03:11 PM
JR: That's okay. The editors of this weblog (that is, me) are just glad you're reading.
Posted by: Evan | November 19, 2004 at 03:13 PM
Evan, whatever you do, please don't mess up your weblogs with "billboard" ads similar to those found at the sites of the Networkians. [you don't need the money or the network] And, stop namedropping!
Posted by: David Giacalone | November 19, 2004 at 04:08 PM
Oh, and I forgot to mention--I'm also hoping to have lunch with DAVID GIACALONE very soon, even if he is a little grouchy from time to time.
Posted by: Evan | November 19, 2004 at 05:21 PM
Are you suggesting I'm not a bigshot?!
Posted by: David Giacalone | November 19, 2004 at 05:46 PM
David: Damn. Now you've got me trapped. I only have myself to blame for allowing you to cross-examine me on my own weblog.
Let me rephrase my last response. Yes, David, you are a bigshot. I guess that means lunch is off. Sorry.
Posted by: Evan | November 19, 2004 at 05:54 PM
If you're ever in Schenectady around lunchtime (and before naptime), I'll try to squeeze you in. Just don't expect haikuEsq to refer to you as "really cool."
Posted by: David Giacalone | November 19, 2004 at 07:03 PM
I've always wanted to be a "Networkian." Though I'm not really pleased about the size of the ad, I tried to redesign my site so it didn't look so bad. Also, if I were actually selling my services, or using my site to promote my practice (like Evan does on his Ill. Trial Practice Weblog), I'd think differently about having the ad.
With the Law.com affiliation, I should get lots more traffic, become rich and famous, have dozens of supermodels calling me every hour, and maybe make a buck or two.
As for you, David, it is great to see you haven't lost your edge, even with all of the haiku. ;-)
Posted by: Matt Homann | November 19, 2004 at 07:50 PM
Matt, I haven't lost my edge, but I do frequently misplace it. I do like the subtle redesign of your site. If any of those supermodels are over 40, could you please send them in my direction?
Posted by: David Giacalone | November 19, 2004 at 09:03 PM
David - all that Haikuin and you're still grouchy! ;^>
Posted by: Federalist No. 84 | November 20, 2004 at 02:31 AM
without darkness, no light
without light, no shadow
Posted by: David Giacalone | November 20, 2004 at 09:01 AM