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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's…

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blawg

Constitutional matters, politics, Wall Street matters, important cases and lots of opinions.

http://www.desilvalawoffices.com/Chicago-Litigation.aspx

Mar 26
Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
Mar 19
First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case By R Tamara de Silva March 19, 2013 The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that the “first sale” doctrine, a limitation on the rights of a copyright owner in the copyright…
Mar 18
ACLU v CIA

ACLU v CIA

ACLU v. CIA on Targeted Killings and Drones R. Tamara de Silva On March 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in an opinion written by Chief Justice Garland, held that the Central Intelligence Agency…

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Life Sentences Blog

A blawg by Marquette University Law School Professor Michael O'Hear to track new legal developments and research relating to long prison sentences.

http://www.lifesentencesblog.com/

Nov 15
Incarceration and Collateral Damage: Prof. Traci Burch to Speak at Marquette on Nov. 29

Incarceration and Collateral Damage: Prof. Traci Burch to Speak at Marquette on Nov. 29

We live in an era of unprecedented mass incarceration. Since the mid-1970?s, America’s imprisonment rate has quintupled, reaching heights otherwise unknown in the western world. We embarked on this incarceration binge with little…
Oct 22
Seventh Circuit Affirms Life Sentence Notwithstanding Supreme Court’s Recent Eighth Amendment Decision

Seventh Circuit Affirms Life Sentence Notwithstanding Supreme Court’s Recent Eighth Amendment Decision

From the time of its decision in Harmelin v. Michigan (1991), affirming a mandatory sentence of life without parole for a drug trafficking offense, through its decision in Ewing v. California (2003), affirming a de facto life sentence for…
Oct 8
What’s Next for the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel?

What’s Next for the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel?

I have a new article on SSRN that considers recent developments in the Supreme Court relating to effective assistance of counsel. Here’s the abstract:

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The Shout

Covers wiretaps, privacy, copyright, and free speech. By Jennifer Granick.

http://www.granick.com/blog

Oct 30
Granick Slate Card: November 6, 2012 Election

Granick Slate Card: November 6, 2012 Election

GRANICK SLATE CARD NATIONAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2012 Friends, Romans, Republicans:
Jul 24
Catching Up

Catching Up

Unfortunately, I haven’t been keeping this site up to date as I’ve been blogging on the Stanford Law School Center for Internet and Society site. To that end, here are my most recent posts: The Unintended Consequences of CISPA New…
Apr 23
BCPO Raffle

BCPO Raffle

Contact me if you want tickets for this worthy cause! BCPO Raffle 2012 Flyer

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The Happy Feminist

Thoughts of a 30-something, married, Unitarian, dog-loving attorney.

http://happyfeminist.typepad.com/happyfeminist/

Apr 11
STILL HERE, STILL THINKING OF YOU

STILL HERE, STILL THINKING OF YOU

Obviously, it is still taking me some time to work out my blog-life balance. At the moment, I am on vacation in sunny Los Angeles for my annual visit to my grandmother. Last week was torture as I frantically tried to tie up numerous loose…
Apr 2
POWER? FROM WHOSE POINT OF VIEW?

POWER? FROM WHOSE POINT OF VIEW?

People are wont to comment that women hold incredible power by virtue of our sexual desirability to men -- and that somehow we feminists just don't appreciate it or that we want to diminish that power. This is a silly view. One can…
Mar 30
FRIDAY FUN: ANTI-MSN BLOGGING -- UPDATED

FRIDAY FUN: ANTI-MSN BLOGGING -- UPDATED

OK, I am feeling frivolous and it's Friday afternoon. What better to do than tear down some MSN relationship advice, an art form invented by Amanda Marcotte (the tearing down I mean)? I am not going to do any fisking (I have to get back…

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Equal Vote: Election Law @ Mortiz

Covers election reform, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act, and related topics. Special attention to the voting rights of people of color, non-English proficient citizens, and people with disabilities. Publsihed by Dan Tokaji at Moritz Colle

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/blogs/tokaji/

Dec 18
The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

The Ohio legislature yesterday approved a bill (SB 380) that would eliminate the window for early registration and absentee voting, among other things.
Nov 7
Reforming Registration

Reforming Registration

On Monday, I identified four problem areas to watch out for on Election Day: 1) lines at the polls, 2) voting equipment, 3) voter registration lists, and 4) provisional and absentee ballots. While machine breakdowns and polling place lines…
Nov 4
What We Don't Know

What We Don't Know

We now know that Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States of America. In the enormity of this moment in American history, the gritty details of election administration, upon which my Moritz colleagues and I spend so much…

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Life, Law, Gender

Denise's musings about life in law school, transgender issues, and other odds and ends.

http://musingsonlifelawandgender.typepad.com/life_law_gender/

Aug 14
Ism's and Phobias, oh my

Ism's and Phobias, oh my
Aug 10
Rethinking Sexism: How Trans Women Challenge Feminism

Rethinking Sexism: How Trans Women Challenge Feminism

It's been a long time since I wrote a blog post. And, I guess if I'm honest here, I'm not writing one now. I don't know when, or if, I'll ever blog regularly again. But, that's not the point of this post.
Jun 20
Happy Birthday, Jami!

Happy Birthday, Jami!

Today is my v

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Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Cover estate planning for gays and lesbians. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://gaybilesbian.blogspot.com/

May 19
2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar …
Mar 3
How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win

How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and Win

How to Appeal Your New Jersey Property Taxes and WinFree Seminar for property owners in Edison, Woodbridge, North Brunswick, PiscatawayDunellenMiddlesexSouth PlainfieldMetuchenPerth AmboyCarteretHighland ParkNew BrunswickMilltownEast…
Jan 31
2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar material

2013 update Wills and Estate Planning Seminar materials by Kenneth Vercammen Co-Chair of Elder Law Committee ABA , plus tax portion by the Greenbaum Rowe Law Office Alert - An Overview of Key Provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of…

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Prop 8 on Trial

Covers the same-sex marriage trial. By Berkeley law students.

http://prop8.berkeleylawblogs.org/

Sep 5
Perry v. Schwarzenegger becomes Perry v. Brown

Perry v. Schwarzenegger becomes Perry v. Brown

The same Perry attorneys head back to court Tuesday, but their arguments will appear under a new docket name: Perry v. Brown. In March, the federal courts updated the names of the Perry defendants to reflect California’s newly-elected…
May 21
Civil marriage and its history: Cott as the key to Prop 8?

Civil marriage and its history: Cott as the key to Prop 8?

For more than twenty years, Harvard history professor Nancy Cott has studied family, gender, marriage, and citizenship. In 2000, she published Public Vows: A History of Marriage and the Nation, and in 2010, she took the stand in Perry v.
Feb 17
California Supreme Court to hear standing issue

California Supreme Court to hear standing issue

The California Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it would re-enter the legal battle surrounding same-sex marriage and seek to hear further arguments by September.

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Sexual Orientation and the Law…

Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog

By Professors Sara R. Benson and William B. Turner.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/lgbtlaw/

Jan 28
About Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog

About Sexual Orientation and the Law Blog

The Law Professor Blogs Network has ceased publication of this blog.
Oct 25
Feminist Legal Theory

Feminist Legal Theory

Feminist Legal Theory Collaborative Research Network Law and Society Association Annual Meeting, June 5-8, 2011 Invitation and Call for Papers Dear friends and colleagues, As many of you know, the Feminist Legal Theory Collaborative Research…
Jun 29
Obama and same-sex marriage: the lawyerly straddle continue

Obama and same-sex marriage: the lawyerly straddle continue

Republished from the University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog. President Obama's remarks last week to a gay/lesbian fundraising event must have disappointed his supporters who have grown tired of straddling and rhetorical games on the…

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New England School of Law OUTLaws

News and information of interest for the New England School of Law OUTLaws, and other members and supporters of the GLBT law school community.

http://nesloutlaws.blogspot.com/

Nov 29
GLAD Internship

GLAD Internship

GLAD has just announced its spring internships. Information below.************************************************************JOB DESCRIPTION AND INFO ABOUT GLAD:
Oct 4
Reproductive Technology Bar

Reproductive Technology Bar

Yikes. A proposed bill in the Indiana General Assembly would outright bar lesbians (and any women who can't prove their participation in church or faith-based activities, amont other requirements) from accessing reproductive technology, such…
Sep 17
NJ Domestic Partner Law - Doesn't Cover Inheritance

NJ Domestic Partner Law - Doesn't Cover Inheritance

New Jersey's domestic partnership law, which took effect in July 2004, provides some of the legal rights of marriage to same sex couples who register. Included are hospital visitation, some state tax benefits, and some benefits to state…

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Virginia Employment Attorney Blog

Covers employment and civil rights law. By The Spiggle Law Firm.

http://www.virginiaemploymentattorneyblog.com/

Apr 25
A Win!

A Win!

The Spiggle Law Firm is pleased to announce that members of the firm recently won a complete aquittal for a lawyer charged with assault. After testimony taking place over four days, including testimony by a treating physician, the judge…
Apr 11
Caregiver Discrimination - Don't Forget the Men!

Caregiver Discrimination - Don't Forget the Men!

The Huffington Post has an interesting blog post by Sherri Snelling about creating a corporate culture supportive of caregivers. Ms. Snelling talks about the the increasing number of workers with caregiver responsibilities, sometimes…
Mar 24
You can represent yourself in a discrimination lawsuit, but . . .

You can represent yourself in a discrimination lawsuit, but . . .

This article in the in the American Bar Association Journal references a study in New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy demostrating that African Americans are more likely than others to pursue discrimination cases…

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The Wretched of the Earth

Covers issues affecting the poor and indigent.

http://thewretchedoftheearth.blogspot.com

Mar 29
Reciprocal Discovery Bill Becomes Less Reciprocal

Reciprocal Discovery Bill Becomes Less Reciprocal

I reported earlier about proposed legislation that would require both prosecutors and defense lawyers to provide discovery in advance of trial in criminal cases. Well, now the bill is going in a surprising direction and the changes have even…
Mar 19
More Bad Bills at the Lege

More Bad Bills at the Lege

It continues to shock me when the legislature churns out truly stupid, short-sighted legislation. HB's 23 & 133 are great examples. See my website for more.
Mar 18
Evisceratimg the Rules of Evidence

Evisceratimg the Rules of Evidence

Wow, this is a dumb bill being kicked around the Lege this year. Check it out.

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Transgender Workplace Diversity

Covers law and policy news around transgendered employees in the workplace.

http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/

Feb 23
Title IX and Transgender Student

Title IX and Transgender Student

I've been invited this weekend to a symposium sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Law School's Journal of Law, Gender and Society, on the subject of Transcending Gender Lines: Title IX and Transgender Rights. I thought I'd take a break…
Feb 19
EEOC File 13: Waiting for Godot

EEOC File 13: Waiting for Godot

A country road. A tree.Evening.Estragon, sitting on a low mound, is trying to take off his boot. He pulls at it with both hands, panting.He gives up, exhausted, rests, tries again.As before.Enter Vladimir.ESTRAGON:(giving up again). Nothing…
Feb 4
Where to File an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Where to File an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

When you experience discrimination at work, first stop should be HR, though you have to be careful about how you approach it. But what happens if HR doesn't solve the problem after a reasonable period of time? Your next stop is an…

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Mozaffari Law Blog

Covers legal updates, trial decisions and verdicts on employee and civil rights laws.

http://www.mozaffarilaw.com/blog_1.php

Sep 12
Lawsuit Against In-N-Out Burgers for Discrimination Based on Race and/or Age

Lawsuit Against In-N-Out Burgers for Discrimination Based on Race and/or Age

Class Action lawsuit filed against In-N-Out Burgers earlier this month alleges that the popular burger chain maintains hiring practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, and/or age of the applicants. Specifically, the…
Sep 10
Payment of Departing Employee’s Final Wages and Penalties for Failure to Pay Wages Upon Termination

Payment of Departing Employee’s Final Wages and Penalties for Failure to Pay Wages Upon Termination

As a plaintiff-side employment lawyer, one of the most common questions I encounter is about when an employee’s final wages are due after termination, and penalties associated with the late payment of wages. This entry in intended…
Aug 30
Library of Congress Sued for Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Retaliation

Library of Congress Sued for Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Retaliation

A former auditor for the Library of Congress has filed a lawsuit against the library and his former boss, claiming he was fired after his boss discovered he was gay. The plaintiff claims he was "subjected to a hostile work environment for…

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Rock the Boat

Musings about the law, especially recent decisions, proposed legislation, employment law, and legal angles on feminism and animal rights. By Piper Hoffman.

http://piperhoffman.com

Aug 21
Non-Human Animals Can Act Ethically: A Response to Richard Polt

Non-Human Animals Can Act Ethically: A Response to Richard Polt

Proving that humans are somehow “better” than non-human animals is a priority for some, including philosophy professor Richard Polt.
Aug 7
What Doesn’t Separate Us From Animals 6

What Doesn’t Separate Us From Animals 6

Pigeons are watching you, and they don’t forget a face. A new study shows that pigeons can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar human faces, according
Aug 2
NYC Renews Ban on New Storefront Slaughterhouse

NYC Renews Ban on New Storefront Slaughterhouse

Originally published on Care2.

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The Niqabi Paralegal

Covers legal issues facing Muslims in the United States.

http://www.niqabiparalegal.com/

Aug 17
Another key victory for victims of domestic violence

Another key victory for victims of domestic violence

Obama Administration Extends Asylum for Domestic Violence Victims: A Mexican woman with a history of domestic violence at the hands of her common-law husband was granted asylum by the Obama administration in a groundbreaking case that holds…
Sep 20
at long last

at long last

A little over three years ago, I wrote:
Oct 22
Face veils in court

Face veils in court

Some more general issues relating to niqab (the face veil) are discussed here. But this story brings up the question of wearing niqab in court:

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BSA Legal BLAWG

Covers legal issues that confront Scouting. By the Boy Scouts of America.

http://www.bsalegal.org/

May 3
Statement on today's Supreme Court decision

Statement on today's Supreme Court decision

Message by BSALegal.org on 5/3/2010 EST Boy Scouts of America is grateful that the Supreme Court of the United States considered hearing an appeal from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Barnes-Wallace v. Boy…
May 7
Boy Scouts ask US Supreme Court to hear appeal

Boy Scouts ask US Supreme Court to hear appeal

Message by BSALegal.org on 4/4/2009 EST Boy Scouts of America and San Diego-Imperial Council, Boy Scouts of America have filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States asking the Court to review the…
Dec 31
Ninth Circuit sends San Diego Boy Scout case to Cal Supreme Court with "unprecedented" standing ruling

Ninth Circuit sends San Diego Boy Scout case to Cal Supreme Court with "unprecedented" standing ruling

Message by BSALegal.org on 12/31/2008 EST Boy Scouts of America issued the following statement today: Boy Scouts of America and San Diego-Imperial Council, Boy Scouts of America are disappointed that the United States Court of Appeals for…

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Bent Law

Covers gay rights and the law.

http://bentlaw.blogspot.com/

Jul 21
On Academic Freedom

On Academic Freedom

Ian Barnard has written an essay on academic freedom and issues of sexual orientation, political views and the unwritten rules of academic discipline well worth reading: Academic Freedom and Me The complications of…
Oct 21
The Indian Government and the Homosexuality Disease

The Indian Government and the Homosexuality Disease

The Times of India recently reported on a case before the Indian High Court challenging Section 377 of the Indian penal code criminalizing sodomy and the like. To bolster its case, the Indian government has asserted arguments long popular…
Oct 2
Measure of Your Political Compa

Measure of Your Political Compa

For a little relief from the election rhetoric and to get a sense of your own political orientation you might find the self test for your political compass interesting. To access the test go to the following site of the political compass.

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Queer Law Watch

Covers cases of importance to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community. By Christopher Goeken.

http://queerlawwatch.blogspot.com/

Feb 22
Married Same-Sex Couples Need Not Be Pre-certified to Adopt Spouse's Child

Married Same-Sex Couples Need Not Be Pre-certified to Adopt Spouse's Child

A Monroe County Family Court Judge has ruled that married same-sex couples should be treated like their heterosexual counterparts when one parent wants to adopt the child of the other. Usually, same-sex couples needed to submit to an…
Jan 27
Guidance for NY Same-Sex Couple

Guidance for NY Same-Sex Couple

Several advocacy groups have released guidance on how New York State will treat same-sex couples who married out of state. It's available here.
Nov 5
Our Long National Nightmare is Finally Coming to an End

Our Long National Nightmare is Finally Coming to an End

So many more bloggers more eloquent than I will write about the victory. All I can add is that I am very hopeful that Obama can start to address the big issues in a way that hasn't been done in a generation.

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Timely Objections

Covers education law and civil rights. By R. Tamara de Silva.

http://www.timelyobjections.com/

Apr 13
Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice

Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice

Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Horror Practice By R. Tamara de Silva April 13, 2013 Dr. Kermit Gosnell's…
Mar 27
Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality-Part I

Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality-Part I

Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court-Marriage Equality -Part I By R Tamara de Silva March 27, 2013 The Supreme Court has not delved into marriage lightly, tending to defer to…
Mar 5
The President as Executioner

The President as Executioner

The President As Executioner; the Unconstitutionality of Targeted Killings of Americans on American Soil By R. Tamara de Silva March 6, 2013 In the 2004 decision of Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, the Supreme Court…

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Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Covers legal news affecting Long Island, New York residents, including civil rights, real estate matters, constitutional issues, and more.

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/category/all-posts

Jan 5
Landlord Tenant Eviction Process: How To Enforce a Judgment of Possession and a Warrant of Eviction

Landlord Tenant Eviction Process: How To Enforce a Judgment of Possession and a Warrant of Eviction

In both Nassau and Suffolk County, when a landlord goes to court to evict a tenant, the landlord is seeking legal authority to have an enforcement officer physically remove the tenant from the rental premises, restoring…
Jul 14
Illegal Photography in Nassau County? Morally Wrong vs. Legally Wrong

Illegal Photography in Nassau County? Morally Wrong vs. Legally Wrong

A Richard Stacel, a 44 year old Massapequa man was arrested Thursday night for taking “unauthorized” pictures of an 8 year old girl in an ice cream parlor. I’ve heard at least a dozen different news reports on this story, including…
Jun 25
The Other Side of the Story: Motion to Dismiss Filed in Nancy Genovese Case

The Other Side of the Story: Motion to Dismiss Filed in Nancy Genovese Case

A motion to dismiss was filed recently in the Nancy Genovese v Town of Southampton case (Mother of 3 Arrested for Taking Pictures of Tourist Attraction at Airport).

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The Gay Law Report

Provides insight and analysis about LGBT laws and related news, including laws about gay marriage, gay rights, and domestic partnerships. By Gideon Alper.

http://us.oyez.org/audio/rss

Jan 14
Current Gay Military Legal Issue

Current Gay Military Legal Issue

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the law prohibiting service men and women from being open about their sexuality, was repealed in September. As a result, gay and lesbian members of our military have been able to serve openly and freely.…
Jan 2
Adoption Tax Credit Made Permanent with Fiscal Cliff Deal

Adoption Tax Credit Made Permanent with Fiscal Cliff Deal

Good news, everyone. As part of the fiscal cliff deal negotiated over the New Years holiday, the Adoption Tax Credit was made permanent. While the adoption tax credit helps anyone adopting a child, it’s particularly helpful for those…
Nov 26
Vermont: Another place that does out of state gay divorce

Vermont: Another place that does out of state gay divorce

Long-time readers of my blog know that I’ve always been hesitant to recommend couples go out of state to get married. The issue isn’t the marriage itself (which legally often does nothing), but the difficulty in getting divorced.…

Rank this Week: 4105

Homeless Law Blog

Features questions and answers about how the law affects homeless life. By Linda Tashbook.

http://homelesslaw.wordpress.com

Jul 17
How can homeless advocates get laws to change?

How can homeless advocates get laws to change?

There are several components to getting laws changed so that public services can better include homeless people and so that the government can better protect homeless people.
May 31
When is it legal to take stuff from the trash?

When is it legal to take stuff from the trash?

**** The information written here is not legal advice and the author of this blog is not your lawyer. These posts merely contain ideas to help you plan and organize your legal research and identify potentially helpful sources of law.…
Feb 19
How can a squatter get the actual title to the property?

How can a squatter get the actual title to the property?

The earlier post about squatter’s rights identifies the behavior that can give a squatter rights to property. But the legal right to property is only complete when the title is transferred. Usually, a title is transferred when a seller…

Rank this Week: 4085

California Police Brutality Lawyer…

California Police Brutality Lawyer Blog

Covers police brutality and excessive force. By Okorie Okorocha.

http://www.californiapolicebrutalitylawyerblog.com/

Feb 20
Taser Manufacturer to Roll Out Tiny Police Cameras in California, Nationwide

Taser Manufacturer to Roll Out Tiny Police Cameras in California, Nationwide

Taser International, the maker of the stun guns used by most of the police forces in America, has created a small camera designed to be worn by police officers during their shifts.
Feb 14
Man Dies After Colton Police Repeatedly Taser Him

Man Dies After Colton Police Repeatedly Taser Him

Last month, a 43-year-old Colton man died after local police allegedly used a taser on him multiple times. Family members of Hutalio Serrano summoned police after they witnessed him pacing across the street from his home.
Feb 8
Peace Officers Research Association President Calls for More Accountability Over Occupy Oakland Violence

Peace Officers Research Association President Calls for More Accountability Over Occupy Oakland Violence

This week, the San Francisco Chronicle published an article by Ron Cottingham, President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California, addressing recent allegations of police misconduct

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The Social Report

Covers issues of race, gender, and class, as well as how government and politics affect society.

http://thesocialreport.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
The Unhappiness of Jack Bauer

The Unhappiness of Jack Bauer

Not long ago “Hustle,” a BBC television series, was taken to task by a reviewer in the New York Times. She faulted it for presenting a fantastic image of contemporary London. It was too affluent to be believable, she thought, in light of…
Nov 26
Who cares about politics?

Who cares about politics?

Last month, the New York Times published an article on the presidential candidates' clothing – not what they're wearing (although that's been analyzed too) but what they're selling. Mostly, candidates sell themselves, but they're also…
Oct 30
Blackwater Blues: Vigilantes in Iraq

Blackwater Blues: Vigilantes in Iraq

The use by Coalition forces in Iraq of what essentially amount to irregular forces (contract companies, outsourcing agencies) adds a further dimension to an already spiralling conflict. In Iraq, citizens face the prospect of kidnap and…

Rank this Week: 4009

Maine LGBT Law

Covers legal issues and developments for Maine members of the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, or Allies) community. By West End Legal, LLC.

http://www.mainelgbtlaw.com/blog

Jan 24
Same Sex Marriage in Maine: What You Need to Know

Same Sex Marriage in Maine: What You Need to Know

If you are thinking about getting married to your partner, or you were married in another state or country, there are some things that you should know about Maine’s marriage law. How to get married. A couple who wants to get…
Nov 13
Same Sex Marriage Passed by Voter

Same Sex Marriage Passed by Voter

On November 6, 2012, Maine became the first state in the nation to approve same-sex marriage by referendum. That night was (rightly so) a night of celebration. Couples wept and danced, engagements were announced, and wedding plans commenced.…
Sep 16
Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Mapping it all out – protecting yourself and your loved ones with estate planning Estate planning isn’t typically high on the list of priorities for any couple. It typically makes it onto the radar if a couple has children, is about to…

Rank this Week: 4243

New Mexico Civil Rights Lawyer…

New Mexico Civil Rights Lawyer Blog

Covers prisoner rights. By Law Office of J.B. Jacks.

http://www.newmexicocivilrightslawyerblog.com/

Apr 3
PRISONER LITIGATION REFORM ACT: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for New Mexico Inmates - Part 2

PRISONER LITIGATION REFORM ACT: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for New Mexico Inmates - Part 2

The Bad
Mar 21
PRISONER LITIGATION REFORM ACT: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for New Mexico Inmates - Part 1

PRISONER LITIGATION REFORM ACT: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for New Mexico Inmates - Part 1

The other day I received an intake from a person at a New Mexico correctional facility who claimed to have been beaten by one of the guards. The allegations are that the guard and he had a verbal dispute which escalated to the point where…
Mar 10
PRISONERS GAIN A NEEDED WIN IN CIVIL RIGHTS - HOW MIGHT THIS AFFECT NEW MEXICO SECTION 1983 LITIGATION?

PRISONERS GAIN A NEEDED WIN IN CIVIL RIGHTS - HOW MIGHT THIS AFFECT NEW MEXICO SECTION 1983 LITIGATION?

In a case decided on March 7, 2011, Skinner v. Switzer, the United States Supreme Court decided that prisoners can sue under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to compel law enforcement to test DNA samples in their possession relating to their criminal case.…

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