Rapper's Instagram posts lead to 'largest seizure of illegal guns' in NYC history

From the ABA Journal:

Rapper's Instagram posts lead to 'largest seizure of illegal guns' in NYC history

From JD Supra: Using Social Media to Promote Ethical Practices

Austin ‘digital capital’ of Texas, Google says

From the Austin American-Statesman:

Austin ‘digital capital’ of Texas, Google says

De Leon & Washburn PC Nominated for FAVE Award

I'm very pleased to see that De Leon & Washburn, PC, is one of the nominees in the Professional Services category of the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce FAVE Awards.  Check out the list of nominees in all categories, as there are some great businesses on the ballot.  Voting closes on September 6th.

Observing Consumer Behavior: Article Link

I became quite interested in the observation and analyst of retail consumer behavior after reading Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping by Paco Underhill and taking a course on entrepreneurialism from Gary Hoover.  Thus, I was interested to read this article in the Wall Street Journal:  "Small Firms Use Security Cameras to Boost Business" .

Employee Data Theft and the CFAA

If you are interested in finding out more about rulings related to employee data theft and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), 18 USC 1030, then check out this article:

Conflicting Rulings on Employee Data Theft

Austin's Creative Fund: The Artist's Perspective

Check out this video about The Creative Fund by +Andy Graham.  It does an excellent job of letting artists explain how The Creative Fund has been important to them and how The Creative Fund's vision and mission are important to Austin.

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. 


+Dave Floyd has been on the board of The Creative Fund since 2011.  Contact +Hank Morris if you are interested in membership information about The Creative Fund.

Austin Young Lawyers Association

I am very pleased to be back on the AYLA Board of Directors this year, along with my friends and colleagues.  I think this is going to be a fantastic bar year.

6 Ways Employees Are Putting Your Company's Data at Risk

Article on cyber security and mobile device security:


6 Ways Employees Are Putting Your Company's Data at Risk

Video: Rain Over the Sangre de Cristo

Shot this from the Earthship Compound, west of Taos on Highway 64 in northern New Mexico.   You're looking across the Taos Plateau, east toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, is obscured by the rain.

The video is from May, when I was in the area with +Andy Graham and +Dal Latsha