As one year ends and another begins, numerous articles in the legal press attempt to predict which areas of law will be “hot” (or not) in the coming year based on market trends and the current direction of political winds. Generally speaking, when the economy is good and capital is abundant and available at low…
There’s no denying it: Marijuana is big business and getting bigger. The legal cannabis industry is projected to hit $32 billion in sales this year, according to New Frontier Data, with revenues expected to reach $63 billion by 2028. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, by October 2022, 19 states plus the District…
Emojis, those little pictures we use in all types of online communications, can convey emotional context that words alone cannot and can completely change the meaning of a sentence. They’ve become commonplace, even in business communications, although it’s debatable whether that’s wise. Their precise meaning is open to interpretation, depending upon a number of factors,…
If, like most people, you find coping with existence in the real world confusing enough, the advent of the metaverse is mind-blowing. But it’s here and lawyers are venturing into this brave new world or—more accurately—worlds. Metaverses combine virtual reality and augmented reality devices and blur the lines between the physical and digital. Through visual,…
