MCKENNA LONG & ALDRIDGE'S RFID BLOG PLACES SECOND IN COMPUTERWEEKLY.COM GLOBAL BLOG COMPETITION

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 22, 2008) - McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP’s (MLA) RFID Blog,  (www.rfidlawblog.com) was awarded second place in the IT Law and Governance category of ComputerWeekly.com’s 2008 IT Blog Awards. RFID Law Blog competed against other select blogs in public voting which took place throughout July 2008.  

            “We are thrilled that the public finds value and is learning about RFID from the content we post on RFID Law Blog,” said Doug Farry, chair of MLA’s RFID practice.  “Considering RFID is a relatively new and rapidly evolving industry, it is important to stay abreast of the changes that can impact the bottom lines of businesses and the public as a whole.  And the government is learning, too, about the technology and how it can be put to best use to advance the public interest.  We are happy to provide this educational service to both government and industry.”

            Since its start in 2006, the RFID Law Blog has provided the latest industry news to those looking for information about  legislative, procurement and IP related issues. MLA’s RFID award-winning team helps businesses and industries transition and expand in this emerging sector. MLA provides a wide array of resources to access the full value of RFID technology and offers clients strategic business, government affairs and legal advice in RFID creation, development, procurement, use and application.

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