The Law of Coronavirus
With all the upheaval and social disruptions caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic, it will not take long for legal issues to rise to the top as well. We offer some very preliminary answers.
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Founded in 2015 by managing partner Glenn B. Manishin, ParadigmShift Law LLP represents the premiere application of Internet technology to the practice of sophisticated business law. In today’s complex environment, validating business models and navigating the labyrinth of regulatory barriers impacting innovation takes a lawyer who can see an issue from all angles and understands the bigger business picture. Our focus is on expertise, not legalese. On demand, real-time advice is our watchword — no "it depends" or memos here. We bleed for our clients and we love startups!
Featured Blawg Posts
Still Crazy After All These Years (How Social Media Continues to Disrupt Internet Copyright Law)
There is still an inherent and unfortunately unresolved tension between U.S. law and the content-sharing functions that epitomize, social media today.
Antitrust Is About Constraining Market Power
It makes no sense — and would flatly contradict the fundamental role of antitrust in constraining abuse of market power — to jettison the long-standing music industry antitrust consent decrees without an appropriate regulatory framework to replace them.
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TESTIMONIALS
Wired
An antitrust expert who focuses on tech and telecom.
Wired
An antitrust expert who focuses on tech and telecom.
Loraine Bautista, VP, AMZ Lenders
Very responsive, knowledgeable and experienced! Even with our unique business demands, Glenn...Read More
Loraine Bautista, VP, AMZ Lenders
Very responsive, knowledgeable and experienced! Even with our unique business demands, Glenn handles everything professionally and expeditiously.
Illya Lipovich, President, Cidersoft
Extremely pleased with Glenn's professionalism and responsiveness.
Illya Lipovich, President, Cidersoft
Extremely pleased with Glenn's professionalism and responsiveness.
Ken Wasch, President, SIIA
The best antitrust move the software industry ever made.
Ken Wasch, President, SIIA
The best antitrust move the software industry ever made.
Bennet Kelley, Founder, Internet Law Center
Glenn provides valuable services for entrepreneurs.
Bennet Kelley, Founder, Internet Law Center
Glenn provides valuable services for entrepreneurs.
Lisa Wade, UpCounsel Client
Truly enjoys his field and genuinely wants to help people.
Lisa Wade, UpCounsel Client
Truly enjoys his field and genuinely wants to help people.
Anthony Chavez, CEO, Honest Appliance
We could not be more pleased with the results every time we ask for legal advice or contract...Read More
Anthony Chavez, CEO, Honest Appliance
We could not be more pleased with the results every time we ask for legal advice or contract documents. When we need an immediate response, ParadigmShift Law is there!
Whitey Bluestein, Wireless Pioneer & CEO, RideMobile
As entrepreneurial as any lawyer I know.
Whitey Bluestein, Wireless Pioneer & CEO, RideMobile
As entrepreneurial as any lawyer I know.
Jeanette Iida, CEO, Sagejoy
A rare bird, very smart and logical, he will give you a true 'yes' or 'no' answer. No ifs.
Jeanette Iida, CEO, Sagejoy
A rare bird, very smart and logical, he will give you a true 'yes' or 'no' answer. No ifs.
Maurice Kelly, Owner, Matchbox Charlottesville
When it was time, he went to bat for the client, and didn't miss. Thanks Glenn!
Maurice Kelly, Owner, Matchbox Charlottesville
When it was time, he went to bat for the client, and didn't miss. Thanks Glenn!
Michael Streib, Managing Partner, PTBA Media Group
Outstanding legal counsel in copyright law. Glenn handled our case with pace, precision and...Read More
Michael Streib, Managing Partner, PTBA Media Group
Outstanding legal counsel in copyright law. Glenn handled our case with pace, precision and passion — huge to us. TWELVE STARS!
Roberta Katz, EVP & General Counsel, Netscape
Smart, fast and strategic.
Roberta Katz, EVP & General Counsel, Netscape
Smart, fast and strategic.
Jennifer Blumberg Lazhar
Glenn was able to get the results we needed in an efficient and cost-conscious manner under...Read More
Jennifer Blumberg Lazhar
Glenn was able to get the results we needed in an efficient and cost-conscious manner under very stressful circumstances. And, he has a great sense of humor!
Piper Cole, VP-Govt. Relations, Sun Microsystems
The Web 2.0 guru.
Piper Cole, VP-Govt. Relations, Sun Microsystems
The Web 2.0 guru.
John Watson, President, Young And Healthy Marketing LLC
Great down to earth and highly knowledgeable attorney who focuses on building lasting...Read More
John Watson, President, Young And Healthy Marketing LLC
Great down to earth and highly knowledgeable attorney who focuses on building lasting relationships with clients to better provide quality services. at affordable cost. You will truly see this lawyer as a friend.
Mateo Ward, CEO, Neutrona Networks
More than a superb attorney; an experienced businessman who achieves consistently positive...Read More
Mateo Ward, CEO, Neutrona Networks
More than a superb attorney; an experienced businessman who achieves consistently positive results.
Law360
Antitrust ace.
Law360
Antitrust ace.
Time.com
A leading U.S. antitrust expert.
Time.com
A leading U.S. antitrust expert.
Neil Ende, Managing Partner, Technology Law Group
Glenn is a highly capable attorney with decades of knowledge and experience in the...Read More
Neil Ende, Managing Partner, Technology Law Group
Glenn is a highly capable attorney with decades of knowledge and experience in the telecommunications and technology fields. I have known Glenn for more than 30 years and highly recommend him and his legal talent
Dave Craft, Founder & CEO, FileFrenzy.com
A fantastic partner who navigated start-up issues from funding and intellectual property to...Read More
Dave Craft, Founder & CEO, FileFrenzy.com
A fantastic partner who navigated start-up issues from funding and intellectual property to final acquisition.
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