About WDFloyd

Dave Floyd is an attorney, real estate broker, and trivia host in Austin, Texas. He works with the Foskitt Law Office and is an owner of Floyd Real Estate. He was a candidate for Austin City Council in 2014 and lives in the Zilker Neighborhood.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

AYLA Docket Call

The Austin Young Lawyers Association Docket Call happy hour is tonight at Cedar Door.   There is ample parking in nearby city garages, and Cedar Door now apparently has a valet.

As always, AYLA members get in for free.

+Dave Floyd is on the AYLA Board of Directors

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Follow Up: Creative Fund's February Happy Hour



It was great to see everyone at The Creative Fund's February happy hour last evening.  In addition to the good turn out, we enjoyed a monologue by one of Hidden Room Theatre's performers (this is who the people in the photo are watching).  I hadn't spent time in Aviary Decor before last evening; it's a great space with good ambience and an interesting selection of home decor items.  This is further enhanced by the excellent wine selection (I had a glass of the 2011 Chateau Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc and was especially impressed).



The Creative Fund's Vision:


The Creative Fund's vision is to connect emerging Austin artists with patron resources, elevating works of art into larger venues with larger audiences.  Check out The Creative Fund's fact sheet for more information.


Top Ten Considerations for Utilizing Cloud-based File Sharing Services - Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Top Ten Considerations for Utilizing Cloud-based File Sharing Services - Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Understanding the Dark Sides of the Cloud: Top Ten Legal Risks for Cloud Computing Users - Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Understanding the Dark Sides of the Cloud: Top Ten Legal Risks for Cloud Computing Users - Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Be careful what you wish for: when drafting indemnification clauses, you may get exactly (and only) what you ask for - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

Be careful what you wish for: when drafting indemnification clauses, you may get exactly (and only) what you ask for - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Google Does Street View to the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon (W.D. Floyd)

The Grand Canyon: more than just a giant hole in the ground, it really is one of America's most awesome natural spectacles.  I have been to Grand Canyon National Park twice, but unfortunately have only had time to drive the South Rim.   Hiking in the Grand Canyon and rafting the Colorado River are high on my to-do list.  Until then, our pals at Google have given me a preview with new Street Views of some spots in the area.

You may be thinking: "how can that be? There are no streets in these panoramic photos."

Google has solved this problem by inventing The Trekker, which Google describes as "our latest imagery-gathering apparatus, is a wearable backpack system that allows us to venture to locations only accessible by foot."

If you have seen the Street View car around around your city, imagine it's roof mounted ball (of cameras) now protruding from a hiking backpack.  The intent of the Trekker is to expand the Street View catalogue to include hard to reach places of natural beauty and historic significance.

Check out the images of the Grand Canyon and surrounding area.  [note: Meteor Crater is not in the Grand Canyon.  It is about two hours away, between Flagstaff and Winslow.]

Austin Events: Creative Fund Happy Hour

The Creative Fund is having its next Happy Hour on Tuesday, February 19th, at Aviary Decor on South Lamar.  There will be an up close performance by Hidden Room and a chance to win wine.  Find out more on The Creative Fund's February Happy Hour's Facebook event page.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Texas Bar Foundation

The Prism Risk Management blog just posted the announcement that I was recently selected to be a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.  I am honored to have been chosen to join this group of Texas lawyers.

+Dave Floyd is an attorney and business owner in Austin, Texas.