by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 28, 2015 | My Practice, Practice of Law
I often think about the future of the practice of the law, and about how it’s going to change over the next twenty years. In the book Average is Over, economist Tyler Cowen uses an analogy that I’ve found compelling. It’s about chess and the future of human-computer... by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 25, 2014 | Current Events
The top trending story on twitter last night was that Bill Simmons, famous ESPN sports commentator and renowned Sports Guy, was suspended by his employer for 1) calling NFL commissioner Roger Goddell a liar and 2) daring his employer, ESPN, to call him out for doing... 
by Kieran McCarthy | Sep 11, 2014 | Startups
By combing the Interwebs, poring through my personal library, and applying my own experience in working with more than 100 startups, I’ve compiled this checklist of 25 items to review and consider as you launch your startup. I hope you find it useful. Decide... by Kieran McCarthy | Aug 27, 2014 | My Practice, Practice of Law
Henry David Thoreau once famously said that, “most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” That statement is likely more true today than it was in the 1840s, when he said it. With increased specialization, many adults sleepwalk through their professional years,... by Kieran McCarthy | Jun 25, 2013 | Startups
“Only describe, don’t explain.” ― Ludwig Wittgenstein According to Merriam-Webster, a startup is a fledgling company. According to Wikipedia, it’s a partnership or temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. According...