Find a Niche--Well known approaches include examining a recent decision, split circuits, cases of first impression, collecting the law on a topic that has not been covered before, recent Supreme Court decision, but also consider:

• Law reform article
• Legislative developments and the impact on business
• Comparative law topics--between Federal and State, between States and between
• U.S. and foreign countries
• Empirical
• Legal history/history of legislative developments and/or regulation of busineses in a particular area
• Theory--analyze and/or apply legal trends and theories
• Interdisciplinary--use of theories/practices for other disciplines

Consider the following general resources when you begin searching for the perfect topic for your comment:

1. Websites of government agencies (federal, state, local, and international)
2. Websites of relevant non-profit organizations and associations
3. Law journals and newsletters covering your field of interest
4. Readings and discussions with your editors, professors, and librarians
5. Robert C. Illig's A Business Lawyer's Bibliography: Books Every Dealmaker Should Read  -- This is a wonderful article recommending books and articles that will be very helpful to familiarize yourself with business law related topics.
6. Use Current Awareness Sources
7. Consider Databases and Other Resources to jumpstart your research