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Lawfare

Coveres actions taken or contemplated to protect the nation interact with the nation’s laws and legal institutions, including cybersecurity, Guantánamo habeas litigation, targeted killing, biosecurity, universal jurisdiction, the Alien Tort Statute, and the state secrets privilege. By Benjamin Wittes, Jack Goldsmith and Robert Chesney.

http://www.lawfareblog.com/

May 18
The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post

The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post

On the Lawfare menu this week was a lot of discussion of the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, docket updates in a number of related court cases, detention matters, surveillance law, two new podcasts, and quite a ……
May 18
Thoughts on a Blue-Sky Overhaul of Surveillance Laws: Introduction

Thoughts on a Blue-Sky Overhaul of Surveillance Laws: Introduction

[Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of four posts, in which David S. Kris discusses the possibility of wide-ranging reform to U.S. surveillance law.] A paper I wrote for Ben Wittes a few years ago discussed … Read more…
May 17
The Way of the Kris: David Kris Guest Blogging Starting Tomorrow

The Way of the Kris: David Kris Guest Blogging Starting Tomorrow

The dictionary defines a “kris” as “a Malayan and Indonesian stabbing or slashing knife with a scalloped edge.” On this site, however, The Way of the Kris is not some new…

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New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

May 18
NYPPL's Decision of the Week for the Week ending May 18, 2013 - Allegations of unlawful racial discrimination

NYPPL's Decision of the Week for the Week ending May 18, 2013 - Allegations of unlawful racial discrimination

NYPPL's Decision of the Week For the Week Ending May 18, 2013 Allegations of unlawful racial discrimination This action was brought by the United States Department of Justice pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42…
May 17
The provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that are otherwise controlling may be waived if the waiver is “knowing and voluntarily” made

The provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that are otherwise controlling may be waived if the waiver is “knowing and voluntarily” made

The provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that are otherwise controlling may be waived if the waiver is “knowing and voluntarily” made 2013 NY Slip Op 03251, Appellate Division, Fourth Department In September 2006 an…
May 16
An employee’s satisfying the employer’s residency requirement is critical to his or her continuation in employment

An employee’s satisfying the employer’s residency requirement is critical to his or her continuation in employment

An employee’s satisfying the employer’s residency requirement is critical to his or her continuation in employment2013 NY Slip Op 03230, Appellate Division, Fourth Department The City of Niagara Falls’ Local Law No. 7…

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Air Force General Counsel Blog

Covers legal issues faced by military lawyers, including the law of armed conflict, cyberlaw, military justice, and international law.

http://afgeneralcounsel.dodlive.mil/

May 18
The Future of Stealth

The Future of Stealth

Over-the-air television is making quite a stir these days, and not just as a matter of copyright law (see NY Times article). Soon, the next generation of radar will harness over-the-air broadcasts to track aircraft over London. The Economist…
May 17
Yaoping Wang on China’s Strategic Error in Senkakaku/Diaoyu Dispute

Yaoping Wang on China’s Strategic Error in Senkakaku/Diaoyu Dispute

Yaping Wang of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace suggests that the current Chinese policy of “reactive assertiveness” in the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute is counter productive because it will lead to a stronger Japanese…
May 17
The Definition of a Contractor

The Definition of a Contractor

Mr. Yuri Weigel recently published a note in the George Washington Law Review, “Is ‘Protection’ Always in the Best Interests of the Government?: An Argument to Narrow the Scope of Suspension and Debarment,” advocating…

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Legistative History and Intent

Covers important state and federal legislative history. From Legislative Intent Service, Inc.

http://www.legintent.com/news/

May 17
CA Assembly Bill 188 of 2013 affects commercial property change of ownership under Proposition 13

CA Assembly Bill 188 of 2013 affects commercial property change of ownership under Proposition 13

Assembly Bill 188 proposes to revise California Proposition 13’s circumstances under which a “change in ownership” of real property owned by a legal entity is deemed to have occurred by closing a commercial property tax…
May 14
CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL WELFARE COMMISSION WAGE ORDERS – Spring, 2013 Engrossment

CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL WELFARE COMMISSION WAGE ORDERS – Spring, 2013 Engrossment

California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders For over 20 years, Legislative Intent Service has been researching California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. Our massive, in-house collection includes thousands of pages of…
May 10
False 911 Reports, “Swatting” Ban in CA SB 333

False 911 Reports, “Swatting” Ban in CA SB 333

California Senate Bill 333 was introduced by Senator Ted Lieu of Torrance, CA to address the near-epidemic proportions of “swatting” recently in the Southern California area. “Swatting” occurs when false reports…

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National Indian Law Library --…

National Indian Law Library -- News

Covers Native American legal issues, published by the National Indian Law Library, a public law library devoted to federal Indian and tribal law.

http://nilllibrary.blogspot.com/

May 17
NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. U.S. (tribal lands)Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria v. Dutschke (disenrollment)* U.S. Federal…
May 10
Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

* News Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Health & Welfare" section we include an article describing some of the changes and benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act for tribes.Native Land…
May 2
NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.htmlPetition for certiorari was filed in Santana v. Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, gaming addiction) on 4/29/13. * U.S. Courts of Appeals…

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USDOJ: Justice Blog

The Official Blog of the United States Department of Justice.

http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog

May 17
A Week to Honor Our Public Safety Heroe

A Week to Honor Our Public Safety Heroe

During National Police Week, the Justice Department participated in events across the country to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve. On Monday evening, Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the 25th Annual…
May 13
National Police Week: Remembering and Supporting our Public Safety Officer

National Police Week: Remembering and Supporting our Public Safety Officer

The following post appears courtesy of Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs. During National Police Week, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) proudly honors the brave and dedicated officers who…
Apr 30
The Intersection Between Animal Cruelty and Public Safety

The Intersection Between Animal Cruelty and Public Safety

The following post appears courtesy of Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West and Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary. The images that emerge from animal cruelty cases are both…

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New Jersey Senate Republicans

Provides legislative support to teh Republican senators in the Legislature of the State of New Jersey.

http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=Rr9IF0xl3RGXd835_w6H4A

May 17
Kyrillos, Handlin & O’Scanlon Express Outrage at IRS Scandal

Kyrillos, Handlin & O’Scanlon Express Outrage at IRS Scandal

Obama Administration Must Be Held Accountable The 13th District legislators today went on the record taking the Obama administration to task over the Internal Revenue Service’s actions targeting conservative groups. It has come to light…
May 16
Kean, Pennacchio: Jobs, Revenue Gains Should Inspire More Reform

Kean, Pennacchio: Jobs, Revenue Gains Should Inspire More Reform

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. and Senate Budget Committee Member Joe Pennacchio stated the following in response to today’s announcement of New Jersey’s continued private-sector job growth and state revenue…
May 16
Kean, Oroho Join Hundreds Who Urge Democrats Not to Prevent Proper Closure of Dangerous Fenimore Landfill

Kean, Oroho Join Hundreds Who Urge Democrats Not to Prevent Proper Closure of Dangerous Fenimore Landfill

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. and Senator Steven Oroho, who both represent portions of Morris County, joined today hundreds of local residents and officials who are urging Democratic leaders not to cancel Monday’s vote to close…

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Discourse.net

By University of Miami law professor Michael Froomkin. Covers civil liberties, the Internet, Guantanamo, Iraq attrocities, politics and more.

http://www.discourse.net/

May 17
EFF Is Accepting Bitcoins Again

EFF Is Accepting Bitcoins Again

EFF Will Accept Bitcoins to Support Digital Liberty. This follows a 2-year moratorium. One key difference from past practice: EFF will liquidate any Bitcoins it receives as soon as it gets them. EFF’s announcement pointed me to this…
May 15
The Red Lionfish of Politic

The Red Lionfish of Politic

How can this be? Most people are now familiar with President’s Obama’s proposal to cut Social Security by reducing the annual cost of living adjustment. While the final formula is somewhat convoluted, the net effect is to reduce…
May 13
Space Derivations (Odd)

Space Derivations (Odd)

The internets are going nuts over this stunning video remake of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station. It’s a visually stunning video, a fun idea, the law prof…

Rank this Week: 80

CFTC Law

Covers futures, commodities and forex regulation. By Shipkevich Law Firm.

http://www.cftclaw.com/

May 17
CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block RuleOn Thursday the CFTC approved the Swaps Block Rule, the Made Available to Trade Rule, the SEF rules, and the Interpretive Guidance and Policy Statement on Disruptive Practices. CFTC LAW | Forex,…
May 17
CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block RuleOn Thursday the CFTC approved the Swaps Block Rule, the Made Available to Trade Rule, the SEF rules, and the Interpretive Guidance and Policy Statement on Disruptive Practices. CFTC LAW | Forex,…
May 16
CFTC Approves Trade Execution Rule

CFTC Approves Trade Execution Rule

CFTC Approves Trade Execution RulesThe CFTC voted 3-2 to pass the Swaps Blocks Rule. The CFTC also voted 3-2 to approve the Made Available to trade rule. The agency voted 4-1 to pass the SEF rules. Lastly, the Commissioners voted unanimously…

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Whistleblower Protection Blog

Covers legal issues related to corporate malfeasance and protection of whistleblowers. Published by the National Whistleblower Legal Defense and Education Fund.

http://www.whistleblowersblog.org/

May 17
Securities and Exchange Commission Whistleblower Awards List

Securities and Exchange Commission Whistleblower Awards List

The SEC Office of the Whistleblower post Notices of Covered Action where a final judgement or order, by itself or together with other prior judgments or orders in the same action issued after July 21, 2010, results in monetary…
May 14
Bard Whistleblower Awarded $10.1 Million

Bard Whistleblower Awarded $10.1 Million

C.R. Bard Inc., a medical device company based in New Jersey, has agreed to pay the United States $48.26 million to resolve claims that it knowingly caused false claims to be submitted to the Medicare. The claim alleged that the company paid…
Apr 30
Bill to Extend Whistleblower Protections to Offshore Oil and Gas Workers Introduced

Bill to Extend Whistleblower Protections to Offshore Oil and Gas Workers Introduced

On Apr 18, 2013, Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced bill to extend whistleblower protections to offshore oil and gas workers. Currently there is no federal law that protects oil and gas workers if they are retaliated against after they…

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Politics, Law and Policy Blog

Covers policy and political intelligence. By McKenna Long & Aldridge, LLP.

http://www.politicsandlawblog.com

May 17
Will the IRS Scandal Derail Tax Reform?

Will the IRS Scandal Derail Tax Reform?

By Joe Dowley Joe Dowley served as Chief Counsel of the Committee on Ways & Means, U.S. House of Representatives when Congress last undertook fundamental tax reform. There is a “trifecta” of alleged scandals, one of which…
May 13
Weekly Health Policy Update: Funding announcements and exchange new

Weekly Health Policy Update: Funding announcements and exchange new

By Elizabeth Carpenter Each week, our Health Policy team recaps recent health care developments in two reports, Weekly Health Care Wrap-Up and Health Insurance Exchanges: State of the States. Weekly Health…
May 6
Weekly Health Policy Update: CMS Releases Shorter Exchange Application

Weekly Health Policy Update: CMS Releases Shorter Exchange Application

By Elizabeth Carpenter Each week, our Health Policy team recaps recent health care developments in two reports, Weekly Health Care Wrap-Up and Health Insurance Exchanges: State of the States. Weekly Health…

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Gavel to Gavel

Covers trends in legislative activity as it relates to the courts. By the National Center for State Courts.

http://gaveltogavel.us/site

May 17
Connecticut will NOT force courts to order poor into community service prior to filing civil suit

Connecticut will NOT force courts to order poor into community service prior to filing civil suit

I noted last month that Connecticut was considering compelling those unable to pay civil filing fees to work up to 20 hours of community service. HB 6692 would have amended existing law to provide a person who could not pay due to indigence…
May 16
North Carolina may ends Courts Commission, shift “oversight” over judiciary directly to legislature

North Carolina may ends Courts Commission, shift “oversight” over judiciary directly to legislature

For two years, the North Carolina legislature has attempted to kill off its Courts Commission, but the latest version gives the legislature directly broad news powers over the courts. The commission presently is made of 28 members: 7…
May 16
In moves similar to Florida in 2011, Kansas House committee votes to split supreme court; end merit selection, force judges off bench at age 65

In moves similar to Florida in 2011, Kansas House committee votes to split supreme court; end merit selection, force judges off bench at age 65

I mentioned yesterday the ongoing fight over merit selection for the Kansas Supreme Court. Yesterday was a very, very busy day and night. During the day, the Kansas Bar Association’s executive committee unanimously rejected a proposal…

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Greenversations

Official blog of US EPA.

http://blog.epa.gov/blog

May 17
Export Promotion Discussion With American Engineering Companie

Export Promotion Discussion With American Engineering Companie

By Marc Lemmond Last week I had the pleasure of joining Michelle DePass, Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs, as she talked to members of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) about EPA’s export…
May 16
CAMEO: A Staring Role in Chemical Emergencie

CAMEO: A Staring Role in Chemical Emergencie

By Peter Gattuso In 1983, an accidental chemical release in Bhopal, India, killed thousands of people. There quickly came a heightened awareness of chemicals in our communities for fear of the same accident happening here. At that time, few…
May 16
Asthma: Public Health Issue for Hispanic

Asthma: Public Health Issue for Hispanic

By Fedora Cagnoli Braverman May is not only the month when April flowers bloom, it’s also Asthma Awareness Month. According to MedlinePlus en español, asthma is a disease that affects your airways. It causes repeated episodes of…

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

May 17
CFPB employees unionize

CFPB employees unionize

Barbara S. MishkinAccording to a report from Politico, CFPB employees voted last week to join the National Treasury Employees Union, a federal union that also represents employees at other financial regulators, including the FDIC, OCC and…
May 17
CFPB launches Spanish language website

CFPB launches Spanish language website

Barbara S. MishkinThe CFPB has announced the launch of its Spanish language website. According to the CFPB, in response to research showing that two-thirds of Latinos who are online tend to access the Internet from a mobile device, the…
May 17
TILA ban on mandatory arbitration in mortgage loans takes effect June 1

TILA ban on mandatory arbitration in mortgage loans takes effect June 1

Alan S. KaplinskyThe Truth in Lending Act ban on mandatory arbitration provisions in certain mortgage loans becomes effective on June 1, 2013. Lenders now using mortgage loan documentation containing such provisions should take steps to…

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Federal Regulations Advisor

Provides insights and commentary on U.S. government regulatory affairs. By Leland E. Beck.

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/

May 17
ACUS 58th Plenary Session: Authoritative Recommendations & Studies Worth Reading

ACUS 58th Plenary Session: Authoritative Recommendations & Studies Worth Reading

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has released the agenda, recommendations, and supporting studies for its 58th Plenary Session to be held June 13 – 14, 2013. ACUS will consider adopting recommendations on:…
May 12
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/13/13

Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/13/13

This week a sprinkling of interesting events flavors administrative law. Recess appointments litigation may get closer to sweetening the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) calendar. A court decision on timing of electronic…
May 7
D.C. Circuit Vacates NLRB Posting Rule – Enforcement Provisions Violated NLRA and Posting Requirement Could Not Be Severed

D.C. Circuit Vacates NLRB Posting Rule – Enforcement Provisions Violated NLRA and Posting Requirement Could Not Be Severed

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia today vacated – in National Association of Manufacturers v. NLRB – the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor…

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The Poblete DC Dispatches

Features updates on regulatory and public policy matters in Washington, DC in national security, trade, and international law.

http://jasonpoblete.com/

May 17
Senator Cruz Remains GOP’s Immigration Thought Leader

Senator Cruz Remains GOP’s Immigration Thought Leader

The House of Representatives immigration group seems to have an immigration bill. At least in concept. We have yet to see text. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) has only been in the Senate a short time, but he knows what it takes to do the most…
May 15
Anointing and Baptism

Anointing and Baptism

As summer begins to get closer, the 2014 election cycle will begin to rev up its engines. This will be time to separate the potential candidates from those who will take the plunge and immerse…
May 10
Latin American Nuclear Powers Ink Cooperation Deal

Latin American Nuclear Powers Ink Cooperation Deal

Our Latin America Nuclear Problem Does the title of this blog post seem a little odd sounding, “Latin American” Nuclear Powers? A close friend was somewhat shocked when I told him earlier this week that Brazil and Argentina…

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RegBlog

A regulation blog, in affiliation with the Penn Program on Regulation. From the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/regblog/

May 16
The Regulatory Week in Review: May 17, 2013

The Regulatory Week in Review: May 17, 2013

DOJ opens investigation of IRS for unfair scrutiny, the Senate confirms Moniz as Secretary of Energy, and more.
May 15
Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?

Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?

PPR seminar speaker says kosher certification offers regulatory model.
May 14
EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

Republican Senators focus on the EPA's openne

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Small Government Contracts Blog

Offers legal news, notes and commentary of interest to small government contractors. By Steven Koprince.

http://smallgovcon.com/

May 16
Verified SDVOSB Found Ineligible For Navy SDVOSB Set-Aside

Verified SDVOSB Found Ineligible For Navy SDVOSB Set-Aside

Despite its VA VetBiz verification, a small business was recently found ineligible for a Navy SDVOSB set-aside, in a decision issued by the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals. The SBA’s decision stands as a warning that SDVOSB…
May 14
VA Seeks Public Comment on SDVOSB Verification Rule

VA Seeks Public Comment on SDVOSB Verification Rule

The VA is seeking public comment on its VOSB and SDVOSB verification regulations in an effort to “improve the regulations to provide greater clarity, to streamline the program, and to encourage more VOSBs to apply for…
May 13
SBA Size Protests: Agency’s Corrective Action Did Not Extend Deadline

SBA Size Protests: Agency’s Corrective Action Did Not Extend Deadline

A procuring agency’s decision to take corrective action in response to a GAO bid protest did not extend the standard five-business day deadline to file a SBA size protest. This was the decision of the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals…

Rank this Week: 769

El Blog de Derecho Publico de…

El Blog de Derecho Publico de Sevach

Covers public law and legislation. By Professor J.R. Chaves.

http://www.contencioso.es

May 16
Los libros de Derecho Administrativo menos leídos en España

Los libros de Derecho Administrativo menos leídos en España

Aunque hay muchas y muy buenas publicaciones de Derecho Administrativo español, precisamente los mas realistas ni se han escrito ni publicado, ni por tanto, leído.
May 11
Síntesis y texto del Anteproyecto de Ley de eficiencia contencioso-administrativa (2013)

Síntesis y texto del Anteproyecto de Ley de eficiencia contencioso-administrativa (2013)

El interesantísimo Anteproyecto de Ley de eficiencia contencioso-administrativa (2013) ve la luz
May 6
Órdago jurisprudencial: responsabilidad subsidiaria del expropiante por insolvencia del beneficiario

Órdago jurisprudencial: responsabilidad subsidiaria del expropiante por insolvencia del beneficiario

La jurisprudencia territorial abre paso a la revolucionaria admisión de la responsabilidad subsidiaria del Estado respecto del pago del justiprecio por el concesionario insolvente.

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Nancy Rapoport's Blogspot

Covers governance in higher education and in law firms, bankruptcy ethics, popular culture and the law, Enron and other corporate fiascos, and professional responsibility generally. By Nancy Rapoport, a law professor at UNLV's Boyd School of Law.

http://nancyrapoport.blogspot.com/

May 15
Update on my Gonzaga piece on law schools, lying, and Enron.

Update on my Gonzaga piece on law schools, lying, and Enron.

After I published this piece, Robert K. Vischer, the dean of the University of St. Thomas Law School (Minnesota), gently suggested that I might want to clarify St. Thomas's restatement of its employment data: [Y]ou refer to St. Thomas…
May 13
It's official--the new bankruptcy fee guidelines are rolling out on July 1.

It's official--the new bankruptcy fee guidelines are rolling out on July 1.

Today's Wall Street Journal has a big article about the U.S. Trustee Program's new fee guidelines for lawyers in larger bankruptcy cases (here). The rollout of the guidelines isn't a surprise. The USTP published the proposed…
May 7
When I've had a tough day (and no, today wasn't tough), I read this blog.

When I've had a tough day (and no, today wasn't tough), I read this blog.

Here. I also read my friends' blogs, too....

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Texas Medical Licensing Law Blog

Covers professional licensing matters and related regulatory issues for health care professionals. Published by the Leichter Law Firm.

http://www.txmedicallicensinglaw.com/

May 15
Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

Important Update for Texas Nurses on a Board Order: Texas Board of Nursing Starts Screening for EtG and EtS

During the last month my firm has experienced an influx of calls from nurses who have tested positive for alcohol while on an Order with the Texas Board of Nursing. The consequences of testing positive for a prohibited substance,…
Mar 11
The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

The Texas Intractable Pain Treatment Act And Chronic Pain

Given the current aggressive regulatory climate surrounding the treatment of chronic pain, it is worthwhile to look back and understand how the applicable law developed prior to the Legislature's empowerment of the Texas Medical Board…
Nov 28
Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

Texas Medical Board Schedules Wave of Temporary Suspension Hearings Targeting Pain Management Physicians and Physician Assistant

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AOTUS - Collector in Chief

Covers National Archives news. By David S. Ferriero of the National Archives.

http://blogs.archives.gov/aotus/

May 15
Open Government Appreciation

Open Government Appreciation

This week the American Society of Access Professionals (ASAP) honored the National Archives with its two highest awards. The President’s Award for Distinguished Public Service was awarded to Miriam Nisbet, Director of our Office of…
May 8
Happy Public Service Recognition Week!

Happy Public Service Recognition Week!

Yesterday we celebrated the accomplishments of National Archives staff across the country in our annual Archivist’s Awards Ceremony. I read from Senate Resolution 99 which commends public servants for their dedication and continued…
May 6
You Are What You Search

You Are What You Search

In early December 2009 Google announced on their blog titled “Personalized Search for Everyone” that they would be using 57 “signals” derived from your previous searching behavior in order to predict the sites you were…

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Hot Button Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.hotbuttonblog.com

May 15
Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 15, 2013

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 15, 2013

Last week the Senate agreed to vote on Marilyn Tavenner’s nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an initiative that will give consumers…
May 6
Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 6, 2013

Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 6, 2013

Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new proposed regulations on FY 2014 payment updates and regulatory policy changes for inpatient and long term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilitates, hospices and…
May 1
Infrastructure Alert - May 1, 2013

Infrastructure Alert - May 1, 2013

President Obama has nominated Anthony Foxx, the Mayor of Charlotte to replace Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation. Mayor Foxx oversaw several large transportation projects during his tenure as mayor, including the construction…

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Wiemelt Knechtel Weblog

Covers cases, legislation, and developments regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, FDA regulatory, life science, Paragraph IV, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, pharma, branded & generic drugs, Lanham Act, unfair competition, false advertising, Internet, domain name, and e-commerce law.

http://www.wiemeltlaw.com/id46.html

May 15
Wiemelt Knechtel ranked again among the "TOP TRADEMARK FIRMS" in the U.S. in the May, 2013 issue of Intellectual Property Today,

Wiemelt Knechtel ranked again among the "TOP TRADEMARK FIRMS" in the U.S. in the May, 2013 issue of Intellectual Property Today,
May 15
Why You Should Hire a Trademark Lawyer

Why You Should Hire a Trademark Lawyer
Mar 11
Wiemelt Knechtel ranked among the "TOP PATENT FIRMS" in the U.S.

Wiemelt Knechtel ranked among the "TOP PATENT FIRMS" in the U.S.

Rank this Week: 1125

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Covers government contract issues including contract formation, strategies, bid protests and contract interpretation. By Crowell Moring.

http://www.governmentcontractslegalforum.com/

May 15
Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreement

Virginia Law Questions the Enforceability of Teaming Agreement

When pursuing government work, contractors frequently team together and combine resources in order to create the most appealing proposal. These arrangements are often memorialized in teaming agreements that set forth terms, including but not…
May 14
GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation

GAO Implies Presumption of Price Realism Evaluation in Fixed-Price Solicitation

Fixed-price contracts allow the government to purchase goods and services for set prices and allocate the cost risk of performance to the contractor—if the contractor offers to perform the work for too low of a price, then it may reap…
May 6
Department of Defense Tightens Counterfeit Prevention Policy

Department of Defense Tightens Counterfeit Prevention Policy

On April 26, 2013, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics issued Department of Defense (“DoD”) Instruction No. 4140.67 to further establish policy to prevent counterfeit materiel at any level of…

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False Claims Counsel

Covers False Claims Act and related statutes. By Ben Vernia.

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

May 14
Medical device company C.R. Bard pays over $48 million to settle whistleblower’s allegation

Medical device company C.R. Bard pays over $48 million to settle whistleblower’s allegation

On May 13, the Department of Justice announced that the medical device company C.R. Bard had agreed to settle claims originally brought by a whistleblower that it had paid kickbacks to physicians to induce them to use the company radiation…
May 13
Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy pleads guilty, pays combined $500 million to settle drug quality claim

Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy pleads guilty, pays combined $500 million to settle drug quality claim

On May 13, the Department of Justice announced that Ranbaxy USA Inc. has entered a guilty plea to violations of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and will pay a total of $500 million, including $350 million to the federal government and…
May 7
House hearing criticizes DOJ over alleged “quid pro quo” declination of HUD case

House hearing criticizes DOJ over alleged “quid pro quo” declination of HUD case

On May 7, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a contentious hearing on allegations that DOJ Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General and Labor Secretary nominee Thomas Perez had brokered a “quid pro…

Rank this Week: 204

Constitutionalism & Democracy

A law blog by Albany Law School Professor Stephen Gottlieb and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship James Gathii

http://constitutionalismanddemocracy.wordpress.com/

May 14
What’s up with gun right

What’s up with gun right

What’s the NRA’s big attachment to assault weapons? Why do we have to suffer the weapons of mass murder? One NRA member from Texas told an NPR reporter, “As far as I’m concerned, if you can afford to buy a tank, you…
May 7
Trying Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Trying Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

It seems clear that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev exploded bombs at the Boston Marathon. Although some wanted him tried as an enemy combatant outside of the requirements of the Constitution, the Obama Administration has brought charges in the federal…
Apr 30
A 28th Amendment

A 28th Amendment

I got into a discussion about a proposed 28th Amendment to our Constitution a few days ago. Turns out there’s more than one proposal calling itself the 28th Amendment. I’m talking about the one that begins, “The rights…

Rank this Week: 1061

Fracking Insider

Covers federal policy and regulatory developments related to hydraulic fracturing. By Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

http://www.frackinginsider.com

May 14
Hydraulic Fracturing Benefits Touted and Regulations Discussed at House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on BLM Budget

Hydraulic Fracturing Benefits Touted and Regulations Discussed at House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on BLM Budget

Posted by Andrew McNameeThe House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the FY2014 budget for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). BLM manages…
May 6
Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 19

Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 19

Posted by Wayne J. D'AngeloFracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 19 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in Nevada, New Mexico and California. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the Roundup to…
Apr 30
Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 18

Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 18

Posted by Wayne J. D'AngeloFracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 18 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in California, Minnesota and Wyoming. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the Roundup to…

Rank this Week: 1561

New Jersey Public Safety Officers…

New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog

Covers employment issues related to corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers in New Jersey. Published by Frank M. Crivelli of Arpaia and Crivelli.

http://www.njpublicsafetyofficers.com/

May 14
Veterans Protest Christie's Proposed Changes To NJ Civil Service System

Veterans Protest Christie's Proposed Changes To NJ Civil Service System

As reported by nj.com, with only four days left to file a formal protest, military veterans became the latest group to publicly speak out against the Christie Administration’s proposed changes to the New Jersey Civil Service…
Apr 30
NJ Assembly Passes Bill Calling For Investigation Of Halfway House

NJ Assembly Passes Bill Calling For Investigation Of Halfway House

As reported by nj.com, the State Assembly approved a bill that calls for the creation of an independent task force to investigate New Jersey’s halfway houses-privately operated facilities used to supplement the State’s…
Mar 18
Camden County Parks Officers To Be Transferred To Countywide Police Force

Camden County Parks Officers To Be Transferred To Countywide Police Force

As reported by nj.com, the last county parks department in the State will be shuttered soon, as officials in Camden County announced they plan to close the office due to a dearth of service calls and an already dwindling…

Rank this Week: 1046

Health Industry Washington Watch

Covers U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences and health care industry. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.healthindustrywashingtonwatch.com/

May 14
New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

The Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch blog has been updated to report on recent health policy developments, including the following: -- Regulatory Developments. CMS has published several major proposed rules that would update…
May 14
Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…
May 14
Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion

Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion

This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…

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The CAPS Blog

Highlights interesting cases, legal trends and commentary from around New York state, and beyond, for attorneys practicing law in the public sector context. By the NYSBA's Committee on Attorneys in Public Service.

http://nysbar.com/blogs/CAPS/

May 13
CAPS is Seeking Nominations for Public Service Citation

CAPS is Seeking Nominations for Public Service Citation

The CAPS Committee is seeking nominations for its annual Citation for Special Achievement in Public Service. This citation is presented to public service attorneys or a public service law office in recognition of a unique or special…
May 3
Announcement of Event for Public Service Attorneys on May 16th

Announcement of Event for Public Service Attorneys on May 16th

On May 16th at 5:30pm, NYSBA CAPS is co-sponsoring, with the Albany County Bar Association Attorneys in the Public Service Committee, an informal social at Provence at Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany. The fee is $15 per person - enjoy hors...
May 2
Mandatory Pro Bono Disclosure - Will Your Public Service Count?

Mandatory Pro Bono Disclosure - Will Your Public Service Count?

The New York Law Journal has reported that Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced that as of May 1, 2013 - this year's Law Day - all attorneys registering in New York State are now required to disclose how many pro...

Rank this Week: 1617

Local Open Government Blog

Covers legal issues on open government laws in Washington state and the rest of the nation. By Foster Pepper.

http://www.localopengovernment.com/

May 10
Redact or Withhold? Will the State Supreme Court's New Disclosure Flow Chart Be Useful?

Redact or Withhold? Will the State Supreme Court's New Disclosure Flow Chart Be Useful?

Yesterday was a busy day for public records issues, as the Washington Supreme Court issued two detailed decisions relating to the State Public Records Act. In Ameriquest Mortgage Co. v. Office of the Attorney General, the Court held…
Apr 22
Under the PRA, Non-Physicians are Peers of Physician

Under the PRA, Non-Physicians are Peers of Physician

Responding to complaints about Dr. Cornu-Labat, Quincy Valley Hospital conducted two ad hoc investigations concerning separate allegations of intoxication and incompetency to practice medicine. The ad hoc investigations failed to…
Mar 8
"Express Lane" for Routine Public Records Request

"Express Lane" for Routine Public Records Request

The Tri-City Herald reports that the Pasco City Council, in a 5-2 decision on Monday, adopted a new policy for handling public records by creating two processing tracks based upon on the complexity of the request. The new policy is…

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The Data Driven City

Explores technology, data, and laws related to city planning, urban renewal, and government in general.

http://datadrivencity.com/

May 9
The Daily Show takes on MERS

The Daily Show takes on MERS

Jon Stewart took on MERS on Tuesday night’s episode of the Daily Show; watch it below. As I’ve noted in earlier posts, there is a good deal of recent ongoing litigation against MERS, and it’s not only in the…
Apr 30
Detroit tops list of most dangerous neighborhood

Detroit tops list of most dangerous neighborhood

Detroit netted the first 3 spots on NeighborhoodScout’s recent list of the 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in America. The Midwest sadly dominates this list. Chicago is on there four times. Overall, the Midwest takes 14 of the top 25…
Apr 5
Ohio VPR ordinance hailed as success, though a modest one

Ohio VPR ordinance hailed as success, though a modest one

A local paper in Ohio ran a story today hailing Conneaut, Ohio’s new vacant property registration ordinance as a success. The article, unlike most I’ve seen announcing new VPR ordinances, actually gives some statistics. The bottom…

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PA Public Contracts

Covers public bidding and contracting in Pennsylvania. By Christopher I. McCabe.

http://www.papubliccontracts.com/

May 9
Philadelphia Inspector General Shines Spotlight On Use Of MBE Pass-Through

Philadelphia Inspector General Shines Spotlight On Use Of MBE Pass-Through

The City of Philadelphia continues its crackdown on abuses in its minority subcontracting program. On May 6, the Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced that a former certified, minority-owned business, JHS &…
May 7
Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed

Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed

It’s that time of year again, when Republican legislators in the Pennsylvania General Assembly seek to amend the Pa. Prevailing Wage Act. There are now several proposals to do just that, and two bills are farther along in the…
Apr 26
Public Bidding 101: Bid Bond

Public Bidding 101: Bid Bond

This post is one in a continuing series on the basic tenets of public bidding in Pennsylvania. The subject of today’s post is the bid bond. A bid bond is a form of bid security and is typically required to be submitted with all…

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FDA Lawyers Blog

Published By Frommer Lawrence & Haug

http://www.fdalawyersblog.com/

May 8
Plan B Battle Continues Despite FDA's Decision to Lower Age Restriction

Plan B Battle Continues Despite FDA's Decision to Lower Age Restriction

The fight over whether versions of the emergency contraceptives Plan B and Plan B One-Step (collectively "Plan B") should be available without a prescription to all women continued yesterday. Lawyers for FDA appeared before Judge Edward…
May 1
First Inter Partes Review Petition for Design Patent Granted by USPTO

First Inter Partes Review Petition for Design Patent Granted by USPTO

Last week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") instituted its first inter partes review of a design patent, U.S. Patent No. D617,465 ("the '465 Patent") assigned to Luv N' Care, Ltd. Petitioners, Munchkin, Inc. and Toys "R" Us,…
Apr 26
FDLI's Annual Meeting Features FDA Seeking More Resources and Regulatory Authority and More (Part 2 of 2)

FDLI's Annual Meeting Features FDA Seeking More Resources and Regulatory Authority and More (Part 2 of 2)

This blog is a second part to a blog here, describing Annual Conference for the Food and Drug Law Institute ("FDLI") held on April 23 and 24, 2013, its in Washington, D.C. On the first day, FLH Partner Brian J. Malkin spoke on a panel…

Rank this Week: 1512

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law…

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Blog

Covers Inland Empire municipal law, personal injury law, real estate law and small business law.

http://michaelreiterlaw.wordpress.com/

May 3
The Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions in the Proposed San Bernardino Recall 2013

The Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions in the Proposed San Bernardino Recall 2013

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Below are four of the Notices of Intention to Circulate A Recall Petition, or at least unexecuted and undated versions. The originals were in PDF format which were printed with the home addresses of…
Apr 30
New “Administrative Fee” for filing a civil action in the United States District Court, Central District of California starting May 1, 2013

New “Administrative Fee” for filing a civil action in the United States District Court, Central District of California starting May 1, 2013

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law While waiting in the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles last week, I was browsing the wall outside the clerk’s office and found this notice: Notice is hereby given that effective May 1, 2013, a…
Apr 29
The Recall Process Under the Charter of the City of San Bernardino

The Recall Process Under the Charter of the City of San Bernardino

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law The current Charter of the City of San Bernardino, Article VII is entitled “Initiative, Referendum and Recall.” Section 122 of the Charter reads (with annotations): Section 122. The Recall.…

Rank this Week: 76

New York Zoning and Municipal Law…

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog

Covers adverse possession, environmental law, municipal law, zoning and land use. Published by Silverberg Zalantis.

http://blog.szlawfirm.net/

May 3
Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

The Appellate Division ruled that the New York Environmental Conservation Law does not prevent a Town from enacting zoning that prohibits hydrofracking.
Apr 3
Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

The Appellate Division ruled that a zoning board correctly interpreted the zoning code when it held that keeping 40 racing pigeons was not what was intended in a zoning code that permits "customary household pets" as accessory to a…
Feb 20
Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

The New York Court of Appeals reaffirmed the basic principle of zoning, that zoning relates to the use of land "not the identity of the user."

Rank this Week: 3918

Pay to Play Law Blog

Covers pay-to-play legislative developments. By McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

http://www.paytoplaylawblog.com/

May 2
Video Interview: Discussing Recent STOCK Act Developments with LXBN TV

Video Interview: Discussing Recent STOCK Act Developments with LXBN TV

Recent developments have brought once and future changes to the STOCK Act. Not surprisingly, these changes afford less transparency for public sector conduct and potentially far greater disclosure obligations for the private sector. Moreover,…
Apr 24
Is the "Political Intelligence" Community Ready for its Close Up? (It Better Be)

Is the "Political Intelligence" Community Ready for its Close Up? (It Better Be)

Some time ago, we alerted you to the STOCK Act and warned purveyors of "political intelligence" to prepare for some "enhanced scrutiny". Think of it as akin to "enhanced interrogation" without the need for towels. (And for those for…
Apr 24
Is the "Political Intelligence" Community Ready for its Close Up? (It Better Be)

Is the "Political Intelligence" Community Ready for its Close Up? (It Better Be)

Some time ago, we alerted you to the STOCK Act and warned purveyors of "political intelligence" to prepare for some "enhanced scrutiny". Think of it as akin to "enhanced interrogation" without the need for towels. (And for those for…

Rank this Week: 3841

Government Contracts Blog

The latest updates on developments affecting government contracts. Published by Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.governmentcontractslawblog.com/

Apr 29
Teaming Agreements Called Into Question Under Virginia Law

Teaming Agreements Called Into Question Under Virginia Law

By John W. Chierichella In 1997, the Virginia Supreme Court sent a chill down the spines of many companies operating under teaming agreements with a Virginia choice of law provision. In W.J. Schafer Associates, Inc. v. Cordant, Inc.,…
Apr 29
"Buy American" Compliance Tip

"Buy American" Compliance Tip

By David Gallacher 1. There is no single “Buy American” requirement – there are numerous statutes with differing requirements. Make sure you know which one applies. 2. Whether you are a prime or a subcontractor, certify only…
Apr 29
Playing Cards With a Government That Stacks the Deck - D.C. District Court Radically Expands The "Christian Doctrine" To Subcontract

Playing Cards With a Government That Stacks the Deck - D.C. District Court Radically Expands The "Christian Doctrine" To Subcontract

By Franklin Turner and David Gallacher On March 30, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a decision imposing certain socio-economic contract requirements on subcontractors operating hospitals associated with…

Rank this Week: 2479

Infra Insight Blog

Covers infrastructure news, policy and industry developments. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.infrainsightblog.com

Apr 22
FDOT Receives SOQs for I-4 Ultimate Project

FDOT Receives SOQs for I-4 Ultimate Project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced on April 19, 2013 that it accepted Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from seven proposers in response to a Request for Qualifications for the I-4 Ultimate Project. The list of…
Apr 18
LA Metro to Hold Industry Forum for Sepulveda Pass Corridor

LA Metro to Hold Industry Forum for Sepulveda Pass Corridor

On May 1, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will hold an industry forum to present initial concepts for several multimodal P3 projects that are being considered for the Sepulveda Pass Corridor in Los Angeles…
Apr 17
President's Budget Includes Funding For Two LACMTA Project

President's Budget Includes Funding For Two LACMTA Project

Possibly lost in the shuffle of the rollout last week is the news that the President’s budget proposal (PDF) includes $130 million to help fund two significant transit system improvements in Los Angeles, the Regional Connector and…

Rank this Week: 1577

Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog

Covers campaigns & elections, education, energy & environment, faith & family, foreign affairs, immigration and more. By Chapman University law professor Hugh Hewitt.

http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/

Apr 9
Tests and Tiger Mom

Tests and Tiger Mom

New York City's Stuyvesant High School is one of those all too rare public schools for intellectually outstanding students. Such students are often bored to death in schools where the work is geared to the lowest common...
Apr 8
'Proportional' Response

'Proportional' Response

Since when has it been considered smart to tell your enemies what your plans are?Yet there on the front page of the April 8th New York Times was a story about how unnamed "American officials" were planning a...
Apr 2
Middle East 'Democracy'

Middle East 'Democracy'

The Obama administration treated the creation of "democracy" in the Middle East as a Good Thing. Ironically, those who created the United States of America viewed democracy with fear-- and created a Constitutional...

Rank this Week: 371

The Albany Government Law Review…

The Albany Government Law Review Fireplace

The Albany Government Law Review runs this legal blog. It is the first student written and edited law blog in the country to engage in substantive law review-like legal analysis and academic speculation.

http://glrfireplace.albanygovernmentlawreview.org

Apr 5
Trickle-Down Empowerment: How The New York State Legislature Can Empower Attorneys Who Advocate For Victims of Domestic Violence by Incorporating Social Science Findings When Justifying New Legislation

Trickle-Down Empowerment: How The New York State Legislature Can Empower Attorneys Who Advocate For Victims of Domestic Violence by Incorporating Social Science Findings When Justifying New Legislation

By Heath Hardman, Albany Government Law Review I. Introduction The fields of social science and psychology continue to make advances in human understanding, and courts sometimes make use of this information.[1]…
Mar 8
Moratorium on Progress: How New York’s “Moratorium” Statute Has Helped Halt Public Sector Teacher Pension Reform

Moratorium on Progress: How New York’s “Moratorium” Statute Has Helped Halt Public Sector Teacher Pension Reform

By Ed Delauter, Albany Government Law Review We need a government that performs better and costs less . . . . [this] means enacting mandate relief. By next year, pension costs for schools and state and local governments will have…
Feb 20
The Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Case Involving the Illinois Eavesdropping Act

The Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Case Involving the Illinois Eavesdropping Act

By Courtney Elliott, Albany Government Law Review In recent years, courts have had to examine wiretap statutes in relation to recording law enforcement officers during the performance of their job duties.[1] Most Americans now carry at…

Rank this Week: 1167

Freedom of Information & Open…

Freedom of Information & Open Government Blog

News, views and updates on the UK Freedom of Information Act, worldwide Freedom of Information and open government. Maintained by Steve Wood, Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University.

http://foia.blogspot.com/

Mar 18
FOI case law update - 5 June 2013

FOI case law update - 5 June 2013

The Campaign for Freedom of Information's next course on 'Information Commissioner & Tribunal Decisions' will be in London on 5 June 2013.This course, now in its 8th year, deals only with significant Commissioner and Tribunal…
Mar 8
Using the FOI Act! Training for requesters, 23 April 2013

Using the FOI Act! Training for requesters, 23 April 2013

Do you want to learn how to use the Freedom of Information Act? Are you already using the Act, but want to know more about how the Information Commissioner and Tribunal are interpreting key provisions?While making a FOI request is…
Feb 28
Questions in House of Lords on Government plans to amend the FOI Act

Questions in House of Lords on Government plans to amend the FOI Act

Lord Wills asked what plans the Government have to amend the Freedom of Information Act during oral questions in the House of Lords on 27 February.The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord McNally): My Lords, the Government intend to…

Rank this Week: 1598

Whistleblower Legal Update Blog

A forum for thoughts, analysis, and ideas on the pressing issues facing whistleblowers today. Published by Stone & Magnanini, L.L.P.

http://www.whistleblowerlegalupdate.com/

Mar 15
The False Claims Act: Off-Label Marketing and the First Amendment

The False Claims Act: Off-Label Marketing and the First Amendment

Off-label marketing cases under the False Claims Act have always been complex and difficult to bring. Unlike more straight forward cases involving $10,000 hammers or non-existent medical procedures, off-label marketing cases involve a…
Mar 8
Missouri Relators May Pursue their Fraud and Retaliation Claims Against a College

Missouri Relators May Pursue their Fraud and Retaliation Claims Against a College

In another blow to qui tam defendants on a motion to dismiss, a Missouri federal court recently held in favor of the relators' fraud and retaliation claims. United States ex rel. Miller v. Weston Educ. Inc., No. 4:11-CV-00112-NKL, 2012 U.S.…
Mar 6
SEC Whistleblower Program Off to a Strong Start

SEC Whistleblower Program Off to a Strong Start

In November, the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC") released its second "Annual Report on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program" ("Whistleblower Report"), the first full-year report of its kind, announcing the achievements of the SEC…

Rank this Week: 4303

Stephen Waqué

Covers expropriation and environmental law issues in Canada.

http://www.stephenwaque.com/

Feb 11
February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

This is a decision of the Board relating to an October 23, 2012 motion for party status brought by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”). The Board denied CMHC’s motion and its reasons include that CMHC…
Jan 31
December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

This December 13, 2012 Order of the OMB is a consent order approving an amended modified boundary map, for Amendment 1 to the York Region Official Plan (“ROPA 1”), having received Minutes of Settlement between York Region and 3…
Jan 29
January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

The Ontario Municipal Board issued a partial approval order bringing into force and effect certain sections and policies of the York Regional Official Plan – 2010 as modified and as set out in an August 23, 2012 order then…

Rank this Week: 2270

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