ABA Journal Picks GigaLaw Blog As One of Its 'Top 100'

ABA Blawg 100For the second consecutive year, editors of the ABA Journal announced that they have selected Doug Isenberg's GigaLaw blog as one of the top 100 best blogs for a legal audience. The GigaLaw blog provides readers with Isenberg’s regular updates and analysis on the most important Internet legal issues, especially domain name disputes. Isenberg is a recognized leader on Internet law; a domain name arbitrator; and a frequent author and speaker on Internet legal issues.

“For 10 years, the Blawg 100 has helped shine a light on the stunning breadth of legal topics and voices to found in the legal blogosphere,” said Molly McDonough, acting editor-publisher of the ABA Journal.

Isenberg has worked with clients on domain name transactions and disputes since 1996 and today represents some of the world’s largest and best-known brands with respect to their Internet legal matters — including the largest complaint ever filed under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), which resulted in an order transferring 1,519 domain names to a single client. He also serves as a domain name panelist for four of the world’s leading dispute providers, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The ABA Journal is the flagship magazine of the American Bar Association (ABA), and it is read by half of the nation’s 1.1 million lawyers every month. With nearly 400,000 members, the ABA is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world and works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law.

GigaLaw Wins First-Place Award in 'Best Legal Blog' Contest 2016

Best Legal Blog contestThe GigaLaw blog, published by attorney Doug Isenberg, received a first-place award for "legal tech" in The Expert Institute's "Best Legal Blog" contest for 2016. GigaLaw had received a second-place award in 2015. The contest included what The Expert Institute describes as "more than 500 of the best legal blogs online today."

Founded in 2011, The Expert Institute is a technology-driven platform for connecting qualified experts in every field with lawyers, investment firms, and journalists looking for technical expertise and guidance.

The GigaLaw blog provides readers with Isenberg's regular updates and analysis on the most important Internet legal issues, especially domain name disputes. Isenberg is a recognized leader on Internet law; a domain name arbitrator; and a frequent author and speaker on Internet legal issues.

Isenberg has worked with clients on domain name transactions and disputes since 1996 and today represents some of the world’s largest and best-known brands with respect to their Internet legal matters — including the largest complaint ever filed under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), which resulted in an order transferring 1,519 domain names to a single client. He also serves as a domain name panelist for four of the world’s leading dispute providers, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Doug Isenberg to Speak at Domain Seminar in London

Domain SeminarDoug Isenberg of The GigaLaw Firm will be speaking at the MarkMonitor annual Domain Seminar in London on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. The seminar brings together some of the industry’s leading experts to share their experiences and knowledge of the eco-system. Doug's topic at the seminar will be "Domain Name Disputes in the New World of New gTLDs." He will also participate in a breakout session, "Domain Recovery – Knowing Your Options."

Other speakers at the event include representatives from registry operators Afnic, EURid and Nominet; trademark owners Booking.com, Red Bull and Rentalcars.com; and others including Dyn and Paysafe Group.

To learn more about or register for this event, visit info.markmonitor.com/2016_Domain_Seminar

The GigaLaw Firm Receives 'National Tier 1' Ranking for Technology Law in 'Best Law Firms'

The GigaLaw Firm has been recognized in the 2017 "Best Law Firms" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. The GigaLaw Firm is listed in both the "national tier 1" and "metropolitan tier 1 (Atlanta)" categories for technology law. According to the publications: "Firms included in the 2017 'Best Law Firms' list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise." They add: "Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for its abilities, its professionalism and its integrity."

The GigaLaw Firm, led by attorney Doug Isenberg, helps companies of all sizes protect their brands online — against cybersquatters, counterfeiters, copyright infringers and other bad actors on the Internet who use your trademarks and content for their own advantage, without your permission. Isenberg is one of the most prolific and accomplished domain name attorneys in the world, having practiced in this area of the law for nearly 20 years.

For more information about The GigaLaw Firm, visit www.GigaLaw.com.

GigaLaw Nominated for 'Best Legal Blog'

Best Legal BlogThe GigaLaw Blog has been nominated again this year in the Expert Institute's "Best Legal Blog" competition. In last year's competition, the GigaLaw Blog received second place in the technology law category. "From a field of hundreds of potential nominees, the GigaLaw Blog has received enough nominations to join the one of the largest competitions for legal blog writing online today," the Expert Institute said.

Readers can vote for the GigaLaw blog until November 14, 2016.