[Originally posted to LinkedIn on January 14, 2026 and reposted here for archival purposes.]
What’s new? What’s news?
Let me say at the outset that I do not have the answer. I only have a question. This essay is my Jeopardy!-ish contribution to the second-most important conversation happening in Pittsburgh right now. Maybe that’s appropriate;
[Originally posted to LinkedIn on September 10, 2025 and reposted here for archival purposes.]
This new LinkedIn article by Ajmail Matin – Pittsburgh suffers from too much extractive landlordism and not enough feedback-driven Pittsburgh-specific investment – hits a lot of good points. In the spirit of my old Pittsblog home (2004-2013; critical takes on Pittsburgh
[Originally posted to LinkedIn on August 13, 2025 and reposted here for archival purposes.]
This is a law/legal profession/law schools and legal education post, prompted by my conversation yesterday with a group of incoming law students who are going through my law school’s orientation week. Every single one of them asked some version of “what’s
Here’s something new – preparing a compelling cross with ChatGPT. Recently, I came across LawStory – a newsletter by Keeley Blanchard, Trial Consultant. Here is her summary of what her training session will feature:”LAWYERS:”Learn how to create a creative and compelling cross examination using ChatGPT. The workshop will include:• step-by-step instructions on how to
The following was published on August 15, 2022 at Postindustrial, a Pittsburgh-based magazine.
By Michael Madison
In mid-July 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that their stadium, christened “Heinz Field” in a naming rights deal with hometown condiment kings H.J. Heinz & Co. in 2001, would henceforth be named “Acrisure Stadium.” Nostalgia-soaked Pittsburghers erupted in displeasure.
The following was published on July 1, 2021 at Postindustrial, a Pittsburgh-based magazine. Part 2 was published at Postindustrial on July 5, 2021 and is reproduced here.
By Michael Madison
Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor, a favorite in Pittsburgh’s iconic Strip District, made national headlines recently when the co-owners responded to difficulty in recruiting