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Diversity at Albany Law School

A blawg from Albany Law School's Diversity Office to engage all students, faculty and staff to create a community of inclusion and to have an open forum to address issues facing all of us.

http://albanylawdiversity.wordpress.com/

May 22
Six $10,000 Scholarships available: Class of 2015: Latham & Watkins Scholars Program – Apply By Sept. 3rd

Six $10,000 Scholarships available: Class of 2015: Latham & Watkins Scholars Program – Apply By Sept. 3rd

Latham & Watkins is once again pleased to announce the Latham Diversity Scholars Program to Albany Law School students, which will award a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship to each of six second-year law students (Class of 2015 are…
May 21
Albany Law School Professor named to Lawyers of Color’s 50 under 50

Albany Law School Professor named to Lawyers of Color’s 50 under 50

Professor Anthony Paul Farley has been named to Lawyers of Color’s 2013 50 Under 50 list, a catalog of the most influential minority law professors 50 years of age or younger. Professor Farley is the James Campbell Matthews…
May 16
Albany Law School’s Commencement is May 17th: Congratulations to the Class of 2013

Albany Law School’s Commencement is May 17th: Congratulations to the Class of 2013

The 162th commencement of Albany Law School will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, NY. Watch a live webcast of the ceremony beginning at 10am. Visit our…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

May 22
9 minutes a day to develop clients from LinkedIn

9 minutes a day to develop clients from LinkedIn

LinkedIn, as the most businesslike Social Media, offers a great opportunity to: Develop new client relationships Enhance existing client relationships Extend the life of a client and help them come back more readily That’s why many…
May 22
Our Child Abuse Solicitors discuss claims of abuse at Knowl View School

Our Child Abuse Solicitors discuss claims of abuse at Knowl View School

The Guardian reported yesterday that the Greater Manchester Police are investigating new claims of abuse at Knowl View School in Rochdale. Knowl View School was a residential school for boys aged 8-16 with learning difficulties. It was…
May 22
Managing Client Relationships - headlines from the 2013 "Truth in professional services" study

Managing Client Relationships - headlines from the 2013 "Truth in professional services" study

It's been a while coming, but we've just completing the exec report of the 2013 Managing Client Relationships 2013 "Truth in professional services" benchmark study, done in conjunction with Managing Partner Forum and PM Forum. Some of the…

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Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

Cardozo law student division of CRI founded by 2010 Cardozo graduates Danielle Goldstein and Benjamin Ryberg. CRI-Cardozo has over 40 student members and is dedicated to raising awareness about human rights abuses against children.

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/

May 22
Hamas textbooks to teach about 'liberation plans'

Hamas textbooks to teach about 'liberation plans'

Hamas has begun preparing new school textbooks that teach children about "plans to liberate Palestine and the legitimacy and various forms of resistance [against Israel]." Jamal Abu Hashem, advisor to the Hamas-controlled education ministry,…
May 22
Hamas Training Tens of Thousands of Child Soldier

Hamas Training Tens of Thousands of Child Soldier

Among the classic, repeated Hamas slogans is the one in which the group's fighters declare that that they "love death" more than their declared Israeli enemies "love life." The Iran-backed terror organization has gone to enormous lengths to…
May 22
Muslim Preacher Kills His 8-Year-Old Child Bride

Muslim Preacher Kills His 8-Year-Old Child Bride

According to war correspondent Mustafa Kazemi, an 8-year-old girl was recently murdered by her husband, a Muslim mullah, on the day of their wedding. Kazemi's source, a medical doctor, said there was nothing that could be done to save her…

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Best Practice for Legal Education

A blawg by Albany Law School Professor Mary Lynch designed to be a useful web-based source of information on current reforms in legal education, and to create a place where people interested in the future of legal education can freely exchange ideas, concerns, and opinions.

http://bestpracticeslegaled.albanylawblogs.org/

May 22
Teaching the Skill of Listening in Law School

Teaching the Skill of Listening in Law School

The wonderful research by Marj Shultz and Shelton Zedeck tells is that listening is one of the fundamental lawyering skills that all lawyers, especially recent graduates, need to have in their toolkit upon graduation. So for the last…
May 20
Law School Clinics and American Law

Law School Clinics and American Law

It is fantastic to see clinical work-product being used in court cases; to have clinical briefs being referenced in front of the Supreme Court of the United States shows the impact that effective experiential study can have and the effects…
May 18
Teaching the “Smartphone Generation”

Teaching the “Smartphone Generation”

The following post comes to us from a very special blogger, Shailini Jandial George, who is a Professor at Suffolk University Law School. You have experienced a scenario like this: your students come to class with laptops, I pads and phones.…

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Law Library & Technology Blog

From the George Mason University School of Law.

http://blog.law.gmu.edu/library/

May 22
Bloomberg Law Seeks Student Representative

Bloomberg Law Seeks Student Representative

Here is information provided by Bloomberg Law: Bloomberg Law is seeking an energetic and highly-motivated Product Advocate to support Bloomberg Law at George Mason University School of Law. The successful candidate will be fully trained on…
May 8
Summer Access to Legal Database

Summer Access to Legal Database

During the Summer, GMUSL students have the following legal database access: Bloomberg Law: Unlimited, unrestricted access. Lexis: Unlimited access for work (paid or unpaid) and academic purposes using a Lexis Advance ID. Westlaw:…
May 1
Law Day 2013

Law Day 2013

In 1961, Congress officially designated May 1 as Law Day (36 U.S.C.113). Each year, the American Bar Association selects a theme for the Law Day celebration. This year’s theme is Realizing the…

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BYU CSO (Career Services Office)…

BYU CSO (Career Services Office) Blog

BYU's Career Services Office (CSO) offers tips on how to survive and thrive in the legal world.

http://byulawcso.blogspot.com/

May 22
First Week of Work: Make or Break Your Summer

First Week of Work: Make or Break Your Summer

http://www.passthebaton.biz/2013/05/first-week-of-work-make-or-break-your.htmlFirst DayMeeting people: Strong handshakes and good eye contact are key. Do your best to begin to remember names and functions. Ask for an organization…
May 20
How to Send a Networking Email That Won't Be Ignored

How to Send a Networking Email That Won't Be Ignored

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/04/10/how-to-send-a-networking-email-that-wont-be-ignoredBy ALISON GREENIf you want to ask a stranger or a distant acquaintance for networking or career help, the first step…
May 16
Introverts- Tap Into Your Strengths During Job Search

Introverts- Tap Into Your Strengths During Job Search

http://careersherpa.net/introverts-tap-into-your-strengths-during-job-search/by HANNAH MORGAN I am an introvert. I’ve been born with and developed many other personality flaws and strengths and they make me the quirky, unique,…

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Bar Exam Brief

Covers bar exams. By MicroMash Bar Review.

http://barexambrief.com

May 21
THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 1 OF 2)

THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 1 OF 2)

By Don Macaulay, President and Founder of Law Preview, a BARBRI company The grades you receive during the first year of law school will likely dictate the professional opportunities that will be available to you upon graduation. As a result,…
May 14
TOO MUCH ON YOUR MIND? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP THE “LIZARD BRAIN” AT BAY.

TOO MUCH ON YOUR MIND? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP THE “LIZARD BRAIN” AT BAY.

By Christy Cassisa, Esq., BARBRI Director, Professional Effectiveness Congratulations, law school is done. Time to relax, right? Not when there is one last hurdle to becoming a licensed lawyer. IT’S CALLED “LIZARD…
Apr 30
WHAT YOUR BAR EXAM SUMMER WILL BE LIKE

WHAT YOUR BAR EXAM SUMMER WILL BE LIKE

By Anna Abrigo, Esq., BARBRI Director of Legal Education GETTING STARTED BARBRI bar review courses are scheduled to begin at most locations in May 2013. Be sure to pay attention to course introductions, emails and announcements so that you…

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Boalt Bulletin Board

An online forum for non-event announcements. From Berkeley Law.

http://bbb.berkeleylawblogs.org/

May 21
Graduate Student Researcher

Graduate Student Researcher

Professor Russell Robinson is seeking a work-study student for the position of Research Assistant. The student must have a strong background in public health. Professor Robinson is in the Law School and working on projects related to race,…
May 9
Research Assistant with Quantitative Skills Needed

Research Assistant with Quantitative Skills Needed

Professor Stavros Gadinis (Berkeley Law School) is looking for a research assistant for this summer, to work on a project on international financial regulation. The project is an empirical study on why countries adopt certain international…
May 6
Studio for rent

Studio for rent

Hi, my studio is available around June 1st (flexible, a little earlier or later is possible). It’s a very large studio with a view of San Francisco and the bridges, and lots of natural light. My rent is $1175, and the rent will be close…

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Written Description

Reviews recent scholarship in patent law, intellectual property theory, and innovation. By Christopher Suarez, Sarah Tran, and Tan Mau Wu.

http://writtendescription.blogspot.com/

May 21
Abbott: Incentivizing Production of Drug Safety Information

Abbott: Incentivizing Production of Drug Safety Information

Information about drug safety and efficacy is a public good, and it will thus be undersupplied absent government incentives to close the gap between the cost of producing this information and the private benefit that can be appropriated. Many…
May 15
Are R&D tax credits the software patent solution?

Are R&D tax credits the software patent solution?

The Federal Circuit's fractured en banc decision in CLS Bank v. Alice probably pleased only those patent litigators who might benefit from the resulting uncertainty. The case could have provided clear guidance on the "abstract ideas"…
May 9
Crews: The Overreaching of Museums Art Image Copyright Policie

Crews: The Overreaching of Museums Art Image Copyright Policie

Do copyright and contract licensing policies adopted by art museums to restrict access to reproduced images of original artwork constitute overreaching? In his article, Museum Policies and Art Images: Conflicting Objectives and Copyright…

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BlawgConomics

Explores the intersection of law and economics. By Joshua Sturtevant.

http://blawgconomics.blogspot.com/

May 21
Lessons Learned from 1,000+ Posts, or: The Philosophy of Blawgconomic

Lessons Learned from 1,000+ Posts, or: The Philosophy of Blawgconomic

I recently published the 1,000th post to Blawgconomics. While that might not be a lot in the big scheme of the millions of blogs, microblogs, news sites etc. which are available to anyone with an internet connection, and while…
May 20
Obama on the IRS

Obama on the IRS

I wrote recently about why the IRS scandal is such a potential problem for the President. What follows are the President's recent comments on the scandal, via the WSJ: THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just finished speaking with…
May 20
Mitt Romney on The Tonight Show

Mitt Romney on The Tonight Show

Mitt Romney recently sat down with Jay Leno to chat about some of the big news stories of the day from the IRS scandal to Benghazi to the economy to the AP tapping debate. The video from that interview is in two parts below:

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Cybercrime Review

Explores new technology, recent legal developments, and interesting arguments at the intersection of computers and the law. By Jeffrey Brown.

http://www.cybercrimereview.com/

May 21
1st Circuit holds that cell phone searches incident to arrest violate the 4th Amendment

1st Circuit holds that cell phone searches incident to arrest violate the 4th Amendment

In United States v. Wurie, No. 11-1792 (1st Cir. 2013), the First Circuit held that the search of a cell phone incident to arrest categorically violates the Fourth Amendment. As a result, the court reversed the defendant's motion to suppress,…
May 20
Featured Paper: Hacking Speech: Informational Speech And The First Amendment (Update)

Featured Paper: Hacking Speech: Informational Speech And The First Amendment (Update)

The Northwestern University Law Review's newest issue (a special edition recognizing Northwestern Law faculty member Martin Redish) offers an interesting piece by Andrea M. Matwyshyn titled "Hacking Speech: Informational Speech And The First…
May 14
7th Circuit dismisses CFAA civil claim for failure to satisfy $5,000 loss requirement

7th Circuit dismisses CFAA civil claim for failure to satisfy $5,000 loss requirement

This case focuses a bit more on the civil side of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). In Modrowski v. Pogatto, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals demonstrates the importance of the value requirement of a civil suit under the CFAA. 18…

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An Associate's Mind

Covers how associates should approach the practice of law. By Keith Lee.

http://associatesmind.com

May 20
Good TED Talks On The Law?

Good TED Talks On The Law?

Over on r/law, a user asked, “Are there any good TED Talks on the law/legal issues? For those unaware of TED: TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a global set of conferences owned by the private non-profit Sapling…
May 18
When the Cloud Fail

When the Cloud Fail

A buddy of mine, who does IT for a large company, recently shared an email he received from Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Amazon EC2 is a web service that provides compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed…
May 16
Are You A Worker Bee or Renegade Killer Bee?

Are You A Worker Bee or Renegade Killer Bee?

Over at the Philly Law Blog, Jordan Rushie has a post up on the hustle required to make it as a new lawyer: Monday: Confer with FNA Board to discuss PTSSD grant, which involves a significant amount of money coming into the neighborhood…

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BarWrite Blog

Covers the bar exam and law practice, including efficiently researching and writing memoranda, briefs, and letters, and making effective oral arguments and presentations. By Mary Campbell Gallagher.

http://www.barwriteblog.com/

May 20
Can Memorizing Law Make You Brilliant?

Can Memorizing Law Make You Brilliant?

Although everyone knows that memorizing is useful for the bar exam, and most lawyers have memorized at least the first few lines of an oral argument, memorizing is deeply unfashionable. New research, however, suggests that we shouldn't save…
May 8
How Bar Candidates Can Avoid Thinking They Should Be Doing Something Else

How Bar Candidates Can Avoid Thinking They Should Be Doing Something Else

One big distraction in life is always thinking you should be doing something else. People who want to achieve a great deal in life probably suffer more from this distraction than others. I knew a publishing executive here in New...
Mar 11
Targeted Drone Strikes Against American Citizens Provokes Important Legal Question

Targeted Drone Strikes Against American Citizens Provokes Important Legal Question

Last week Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky conducted a filibuster opposing the President's nomination of John O. Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Senator Paul feared that once at the C.I.A., Mr. Brennan might authorize unmanned…

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Law, Technology & Arts Blog

Covers emerging legal issues in IP, technology, commerce, and the arts. From the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.

http://wjlta.wordpress.com/

May 20
The Appropriation Artist Currently Known as Prince

The Appropriation Artist Currently Known as Prince

By Chris Young You know you have made it as a photographer, when your work is appropriated by an artist well known for relying on other artists’ copyrighted material. Last month, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a…
May 13
Could Trademark Litigation Force the Washington Redskins to Change Their Name?

Could Trademark Litigation Force the Washington Redskins to Change Their Name?

By Pedro Celis In Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc., a group of Native American plaintiffs is challenging several of the Washington Redskins’ trademarks before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). They claim that the Redskins…
May 3
Don’t Mix with the Sixth!

Don’t Mix with the Sixth!

By Abby St. Hilaire Music sampling has become a mainstay in nearly all genres of popular music. Sampling involves selecting portions of pre-existing sound recordings to use as components of new musical compositions. The amount of work…

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Empirical Legal Studies

Covers emerging empirical legal scholarship, conference updates and empirical claims. Edited by Professors Michael Heise, Theodore Eisenberg, William Ford, Sara Benesh, William Henderson, Frank Cross, Carolyn Shapiro, anbd Christopher Zorn

http://www.elsblog.org/the_empirical_legal_studi/

May 19
Call For Papers: Midwest Law & Economics Association

Call For Papers: Midwest Law & Economics Association

Bob Lawless (Ill.) asked me to post the following Call for Papers for the 2013 MLEA, and I am delighted to do so. University of Illinois College of Law will host the conference and the deadline for proposals is August...
May 10
Empirical Legal Scholars and "Special" Responsibilitie

Empirical Legal Scholars and "Special" Responsibilitie

A recent post by David Schwartz (Chicago-Kent)--wondering whether empirical legal scholars should shoulder "special ethical responsibilities"--ignited a fascinating (and timely) discussion over at Concurring Opinions. Two reasons…
May 3
Helpful Reminders on How To Minimize Errors in Empirical Research

Helpful Reminders on How To Minimize Errors in Empirical Research

Responding to the recent debacle involving a grad student uncovering a blundering error in a paper by noted Harvard economists (here), Betsey Stevenson (Mich.) and Justin Wolfers (Mich.) initiated a (now growing) list of suggestions on how to…

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Law Actually

Blog of a LL.M law student in the UK.

http://lawactually.blogspot.com/

May 19
Work email culture–there’s always tomorrow

Work email culture–there’s always tomorrow

From Law Donut 17/05/13: Accessing work-related emails is no longer just confined to the working day. According to a new report, small business employees are checking their work emails at all hours of day and night – even at social…
May 13
Studying for a law exam - a cry for help

Studying for a law exam - a cry for help

It’s been a while since I did a mailbag feature, so here’s to turning that around. ;-) The following email plopped into my inbox a couple of weeks ago from a law student panicked by the prospect of open book exams: Just found…
May 8
To kill a mockingbird - I wish someone had killed me

To kill a mockingbird - I wish someone had killed me

Anything would have been better than reading that thing! You’d have had to been holed up somewhere for your entire life to not be familiar with the award winning novel by Harper Lee. It’s often cited as being a must-read novel…

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PT-LawMom

By a full-time legal secretary attending law school part-time at night.

http://ptlawmom.com

May 19
The stress, you guys, the STRESS!

The stress, you guys, the STRESS!

So many things I can’t really blog about, either because the overwhelm/upset me too much or because my only free time with work, law school and two kids is in the 15 mins I take to wolf down lunch and read the news or check social media…
May 19
Weekly MILP Roundup #304

Weekly MILP Roundup #304

The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup is hosted on a rotating basis at the Butterflyfish, Ptlawmom, Attorney Work Product, Attorney at Large, Today & Tomorrow, Magic Cookie, and Reluctant Grownup blogs and is usually…
Apr 24
Checkmate

Checkmate

Thanks to everyone who gave me reassurance and feedback that I’m not a crazy psycho. After sending my overkill e-mail, I sent another one the next morning apologizing for being rude but stating that since they had come back to the…

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Adventures with Toto...

Ramblings about life, love, and law school...in that order.

http://rubyredslipper.blogspot.com/

May 15
Minor Repairs and Miss America...

Minor Repairs and Miss America...

Today a 50-ish year-old man showed up at my door. “Hi,” he said, “I’m Bob the repairman from your property management company, and I’m here to make minor repairs.” “Oh,” I replied, “Everything’s fine. There’s…
May 12
Bravery...(ha!)

Bravery...(ha!)

I brought Augie home on 03/02/13. Tonight, I gave her a freedom that I didn't allow Martha until five years after we'd been together. I opened the door and told her to go outside without a leash. She went outside, did her business, and…
May 8
Happiness...

Happiness...

This morning when I woke up, the first thing I did was hop into the shower. Then, because it was too hot for coffee, I drank iced orange soda on the porch. Summer has officially arrived in Texas!

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First Movers

http://firstmovers.blogspot.com/

May 15
Our Divine Constitution

Our Divine Constitution

I am pleased to announce the publication of Our Divine Constitution, 44 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 1201 (2013). An abstract is below (I realized that I never actually wrote an abstract for this piece, so I whipped this up in the last 20 minutes). The…
Mar 1
Publication Announcement

Publication Announcement

I'm pleased to announce my paper, Sticky Slopes, has been accepted for publication in Volume 101 of the California Law Review (forthcoming 2013).
Dec 9
Publication Available

Publication Available

My article on civil liability for social harm caused by AI robots has been published by Springer. It's available through the Springer website.

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Culture Forum Blog

From the Forum on Law, Culture & Society at Fordham Law.

http://www.forumonlawcultureandsociety.org/blog/

May 15
Media And Moral Detachment From Atrocity: Why “Rising From Ashes” Is An Exception

Media And Moral Detachment From Atrocity: Why “Rising From Ashes” Is An Exception

by EC Movies, television, and other media outlets are a great escape. In modern society, when we are stressed and overwhelmed, we turn to media to get away from the world, dull our senses, and mute any pain and suffering that might be around…
May 15
…And Justice* For All

…And Justice* For All

by Brandon J. Of the various factors which inevitably influence (and sometimes pervert) the fair administration of justice within the criminal court system, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright could…
May 15
Moral Judgments: A Growing Trend

Moral Judgments: A Growing Trend

by GJ Professor Thane Rosenbaum, in his book “The Myth of Moral Justice” criticizes the American legal system for its inability to truly make an injured party whole – to really find a remedy and solve the problems of…

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Legal Resume Review Blog

Provides tips for drafting cover letters and resumes for attorneys.

http://blog.legalresumereview.com/

May 10
SPRING CLEANING (A Career Checklist)

SPRING CLEANING (A Career Checklist)

It’s springtime (finally) and that means spring cleaning is upon us. Clean the house, box up the winter clothes and donate what you are never going to wear again (remember that lime green jacket you have – you’re never…
Apr 25
The job search isn’t working. Could you have made one of these mistakes?

The job search isn’t working. Could you have made one of these mistakes?

You’ve been at the job search for a while and it doesn’t seem to be going as well as you’d hoped. Certainly a soft market can be a partial explanation, but is it possible that you are contributing to your ……
Apr 12
THE ART OF RESIGNING

THE ART OF RESIGNING

Tendering your resignation is awkward at best and can get downright ugly in some situations. Whether you are leaving for money, career advancement or personality differences – offering a polite, professional resignation is always…

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The Law Street Journal

Covers the law school experience.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/blog/

May 1
Top 3 High Paying Legal Career

Top 3 High Paying Legal Career

Money should be some kind of motivating factor when deciding what to do after graduation. If you’re not a trust fund child, you’ve likely racked up some pretty significant student loan debt. You’ll need to score a good job…
Apr 29
A Quick Lesson on Subject-Matter Jurisdiction

A Quick Lesson on Subject-Matter Jurisdiction

Subject-matter jurisdiction involves the authority of a court to hear a case based upon the subject-matter of the case. Subject-matter jurisdiction is distinguished between courts that retain general jurisdiction to hear a broad category of…
Apr 14
You Have What it Takes to Get Over the Bar

You Have What it Takes to Get Over the Bar

When one does not pass the Bar exam, there is a sense of unfairness in it all. After three or four years of law school, many hours of sometimes difficult subjects, one has a few weeks to get ready to be tested-on all of it! The Bar exam is…

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Harvard Law & Policy Review Blog

Explores law and policy from new angles, and aims to make unique contributions to discussions unfolding in the national media, local news, and the blawgosphere. Bloggers are progressive law students and lawyers from around the country. The Harvard Law & Policy Review is the official journal of the American Constitution Society.

http://hlpronline.com

Apr 30
Hawaii reporter’s shield bill would protect a narrow class of traditional outlets, journalist

Hawaii reporter’s shield bill would protect a narrow class of traditional outlets, journalist

Follow me @jonathanwpeters on Twitter. A panel of Hawaii lawmakers approved last week a reporter’s shield bill that would eliminate all protections for free newspapers and magazines and for newspapers that distribute content…
Apr 6
Panel 3: The Future of Law and Policy

Panel 3: The Future of Law and Policy

2:20 — Jacqui Bowman of Greater Boston Legal Services kicks off the final panel of the day with a picture of a day at GBLS. 2:24 — Bowman: GBLS makes difficult choices between serving people in dire circumstances, gives example of…
Apr 6
HLPROnline Symposium, Keynote Address: Lessons from Gideon and The Struggle for Access to Justice, by Gene Nichol

HLPROnline Symposium, Keynote Address: Lessons from Gideon and The Struggle for Access to Justice, by Gene Nichol

1:50: Gene Nichol, setting a modest tone for his address: “If George Bush taught us anything, it’s the importance of diminished expectations.” 1:52: Nichol won’t be measuring things, “The bigger I get, the less…

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JD Nation

Provides advice for blocked, bored or burned out JDs. By Annie Little.

http://www.thejdnation.com/theblog

Apr 29
law school has gone to the dogs (seriously, actual dogs)

law school has gone to the dogs (seriously, actual dogs)
Feb 24
the case for reaching out

the case for reaching out

Remember that slogan for AT&T back in the ‘80s about reaching out and touching someone? You know, the one that encouraged customers to make long distance calls because life’s special moments and relationships are worth the…
Feb 24
numbing: what it is and why we all do it

numbing: what it is and why we all do it

Let me preface this post by saying that what I suggest here is not applicable to situations in which addiction is in play. That needs to be handled by a licensed psychological professional. But for every other situation, take note. Numbing…

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WUSL Admissions Blogs

From Widener Law.

http://blogs.law.widener.edu/admissionsmain

Apr 29
Putting Theory Into Practice – Advice from Joshua Wilkinson, Admissions Counselor

Putting Theory Into Practice – Advice from Joshua Wilkinson, Admissions Counselor

You obtained that elusive J.D. and studied hard for the Bar Exam – but once you meet with your first client, all of that legal knowledge and heightened sense of what makes a persuasive written argument suddenly becomes…
Mar 12
LSAT Fun!

LSAT Fun!

February LSAT scores were recently released! What does that mean for you? Hopefully you’re score is amazing and you can breathe a sigh of relief. In that case, consider scholarship opportunities on your list of law schools. What are the…
Jan 11
Beginning the last semester of law school….. – Thoughts from 3L Amira Khan

Beginning the last semester of law school….. – Thoughts from 3L Amira Khan

It seems like I have been waiting for three years to finally get to this point… I am FINALLY in my LAST semester of law school!

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Nuts & Boalts

Stories from the fruits and nuts of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).

http://boaltalk.blogspot.com/

Apr 25
Open Thread for ATL's Recent Post: "How Much Does Your Law Prof. Make? Berkeley Edition."

Open Thread for ATL's Recent Post: "How Much Does Your Law Prof. Make? Berkeley Edition."

There have been some rumblings. Some commentary. Some hashing out over social media. Here is an open thread.If you haven't seen it, the article is here and links to a corresponding more detailed list here.
Apr 15
"Darn. There goes my judo match with Putin."

"Darn. There goes my judo match with Putin."

Say what you want about ThatWhichShallNotBeSpoken, this is hands-down the best response to a diplomatic sanction.John Yoo Barred from Russia, Could Give A Flying ... PigAnyone to provide an illustrated version of what a judo match b/w Yoo and…
Apr 9
BHSA Election

BHSA Election

BHSA Elections are Weds/Thurs from 10–2 in the Donor Lobby.Don't forget to vote! (Really? A cynic might ask. Vote? Why?)Read on...BackgroundFebruary 25th: BHSA solicits candidates to run via school-wide email. Key dates are listed…

Rank this Week: 1461

Nuts & Boalts

Stories from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)

http://boaltalk.blogspot.com/

Apr 25
Open Thread for ATL's Recent Post: "How Much Does Your Law Prof. Make? Berkeley Edition."

Open Thread for ATL's Recent Post: "How Much Does Your Law Prof. Make? Berkeley Edition."

There have been some rumblings. Some commentary. Some hashing out over social media. Here is an open thread.If you haven't seen it, the article is here and links to a corresponding more detailed list here.
Apr 15
"Darn. There goes my judo match with Putin."

"Darn. There goes my judo match with Putin."

Say what you want about ThatWhichShallNotBeSpoken, this is hands-down the best response to a diplomatic sanction.John Yoo Barred from Russia, Could Give A Flying ... PigAnyone to provide an illustrated version of what a judo match b/w Yoo and…
Apr 9
BHSA Election

BHSA Election

BHSA Elections are Weds/Thurs from 10–2 in the Donor Lobby.Don't forget to vote! (Really? A cynic might ask. Vote? Why?)Read on...BackgroundFebruary 25th: BHSA solicits candidates to run via school-wide email. Key dates are listed…

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BU Law Student Blogs

Law student bloggers at Boston University Law School chronicling their law school experience.

http://blogs.bu.edu/law/

Apr 23
My first piece on Social Earth

My first piece on Social Earth

Greetings All, I come to you with another dispatch from the world of 3L-dom. I, like many of my friends and colleagues are still figuring out where we fit in, in the law and the world that surrounds it and or is powered by it. I am still…
Mar 15
My first piece on Social Earth

My first piece on Social Earth

Greetings All, I come to you with another dispatch from the world of 3L-dom. I, like many of my friends and colleagues are still figuring out where we fit in, in the law and the world that surrounds it and or is powered by it. I…
Feb 24
Anti-Social Enterprise

Anti-Social Enterprise

To all my third year law friends, I apologize for my absence of the last couple of months. My antisocial-ness has been directly attributable to my attempt to build a social enterprise. I understand that the idea that I am not being…

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Instructional Technology

A blawg by Darlene Cardillo, an Instructional Technologist at Albany Law School, dedicated to issues related to instructional technology in general and especially as it relates to legal education.

http://albanylawtech.wordpress.com/

Apr 22
Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?

Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?

Flip teaching is a format of education which reverses the roles of homework and classroom teaching. The traditional pattern of education has been to have classroom lectures, in which the teacher explains a topic, followed by homework, in…
Apr 22
Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?

Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?

Flip teaching is a format of education which reverses the roles of homework and classroom teaching. The traditional pattern of education has been to have classroom lectures, in which the teacher explains a topic, followed by homework, in…
Apr 18
CALI LessonLink & Final Exam

CALI LessonLink & Final Exam

CALI lessons are often automatically added to your TWEN course site. These can be used by law students as they prepare for final exams. However, if you want to track student lesson usage, LessonLink is the feature of CALI that allows you to…

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Law School Labyrinth Blog

Covers the study and practice of law for pre-law and law school students.

http://www.lawschoollabyrinth.com/blog.html

Apr 19
Law School: Two Years or Three?

Law School: Two Years or Three?

I was recently interviewed by U.S. News and World Report for an article regarding a recent law school trend: two year programs (you can find the article at…
Mar 18
Baking Bread

Baking Bread

I bought one of those automated breadmakers recently. They're amazingly easy to use. It came with a recipe book, which included all kinds of recipes for different breads- rye, oat brand, pesto bread and a bunch of other fancy breads. …
Jan 14
The Law School Bottom Line

The Law School Bottom Line

If you just received your first semester grades, you may feel a bit confused right now. You worked hard; harder than you ever have in your life. You knew the cases cold. You had fabulous outlines. But you didn't do as well as you had…

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e-Lessons Learned

Covers e-discovery issues by focusing on mistakes made by counsel, employers and employees.

http://ellblog.com

Apr 10
When deactivating your Facebook account becomes the intentional destruction of evidence

When deactivating your Facebook account becomes the intentional destruction of evidence

Deactivating your Facebook account and passively allowing it to be permanently deleted can be considered the intentional destruction of evidence. The Plaintiff in Gatto is now facing a potentially damaging adverse jury instruction if he…
Apr 8
Photogrammetry for the Win!… If you know what it does.

Photogrammetry for the Win!… If you know what it does.

The Federal Rules of Evidence (“FRE”) are notorious for their complication. Hearsay Rules continue to astound attorneys across the country. Now, in a more modern era, we have the advanced electronics capable of aiding the…
Apr 1
Privileged Communications Have to Actually be Privileged to be Immune

Privileged Communications Have to Actually be Privileged to be Immune

The brief order by the First Department Appellate Division doesn’t delve into much background (or really any background at all) as to the facts of the present case, however, it does shed some light on discovery matters. The prior order…

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Law is Cool

Law school blog and podcast from Canada.

http://lawiscool.com

Apr 8
Chess Master, You May Approach the Bench

Chess Master, You May Approach the Bench

Ever want to take on an opponent in court from the comfort of your living room? This legal themed chess set might provide an outlet. “Approach the Bench” was designed by a lawyer’s son as a gift to his dad. After…
Feb 20
Go Home? Unlikely

Go Home? Unlikely

via Rob Pollak
Jan 30
Corporations as People, Owning People

Corporations as People, Owning People

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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…

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Defamation Law Blog

Provides defamation news and legal analysis with a Canadian focus. By Matthew Nied.

http://defamationlawblog.wordpress.com

Mar 30
Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon: “Open Entry” Mining Claims and the Duty to Consult

Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon: “Open Entry” Mining Claims and the Duty to Consult

In Ross River Dena Council v. Government of Yukon, 2012 YKCA 14, the Yukon Court of Appeal unanimously held that the Government of Yukon has a duty to consult with First Nations before recording mineral claims staked in areas claimed by First…
Mar 20
Antrium Truck Centre v. Ontario: Injurious Affection and Private Nuisance

Antrium Truck Centre v. Ontario: Injurious Affection and Private Nuisance

In Antrium Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Minister of Transportation), 2013 SCC 13, the Supreme Court of Canada reviewed the law of injurious affection, which occurs when a defendant’s activities interfere with the claimant’s use…
Feb 17
Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage

Tang v. Zhang: Forfeited Deposits and Proof of Damage

In Tang v. Zhang, 2013 BCCA 52, the British Columbia Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of “deposit” clauses in standard form contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate. The key issue was this: where a…

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law:/dev/null

Musings of a computer scientist turned law student. By T. Greg Doucette.

http://www.lawdevnull.com/

Mar 13
NCCU Law alumnus blocks Bloomberg’s soda ban

NCCU Law alumnus blocks Bloomberg’s soda ban

Most of y’all have probably read by now that, in what was likely one of the most widely-covered trial court decisions issued by any court in years, a judge on the New York “Supreme” Court1 earlier this week struck down the…
Feb 17
How Much Does It Cost to Go Solo? My $0.02

How Much Does It Cost to Go Solo? My $0.02

For those of y’all who kindly reminded me that I wrote in the last entry there was “more to come this week,” kindly re-familiarize yourselves with the disclaimer starting one of our very first posts here at law:/dev/null:…
Jan 27
“Now, therefore, be it resolved…” (2013 Edition)

“Now, therefore, be it resolved…” (2013 Edition)

Good evening y’all! Last year’s resolutions turned out pretty well at 3-for-3, so against my better judgment I decided to keep the practice going for one more year. I’m a few weeks behind in committing them to writing, but…

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Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society…

Chicago-Kent Corporate Law Society Blog

Covers corporate and business law news.

http://corporatelawsociety.wordpress.com

Mar 6
The Law of Non-Existent Market

The Law of Non-Existent Market

International borders are increasingly blending together in the corporate world, so it would seem natural that this would also be the case in corporate law. However, this is frequently far from reality, as securities regulations across the…
Feb 25
The Global Regulation of Financial Market

The Global Regulation of Financial Market
Oct 31
Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

Is it time we allowed non-lawyer equity investment in law firms in the United States?

The American Bar Association (ABA) toyed with a contentious idea earlier this year: non-lawyer equity investment in law firms. As it stands today in the U.S., ethics rules prevent lawyers from sharing their profits with non-lawyers,…

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Cairns Blog

Covers the First Amendment, democracy and design in the digital age. By New York Law School Professor Beth Simone Noveck and members of the First Amendment in the Digital Age Course at Stanford University.

http://cairns.typepad.com/blog/

Mar 3
My Review: Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government

My Review: Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government

Reposted from the San Francisco Chronicle, March 1, 2013 Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government By Gavin Newsom with Lisa Dickey (The Penguin Press; 249 pages; $25.95) Beth Simone Noveck When I started work…
Mar 3
Riding on Exponentials: Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Urban Informatics : Interview with Dr. Steven Koonin

Riding on Exponentials: Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Urban Informatics : Interview with Dr. Steven Koonin

It is not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government that sets priorities. President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, February 12, 2013 In this interview with Steve Koonin, Director of NYU's Center for Urban Science and...
Feb 8
Representative Democracy for Facebook

Representative Democracy for Facebook

In a new essay from pioneering cyberlaw scholars David R. Johnson, David Post, and Marc Rotenberg entitled Governing Online Spaces, they argue that Facebook would benefit from user participation albeit not from the system the company once…

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LegalEase on CKUT 90.3 FM

Covers law-related topics. By the law students at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

http://legaleaseckut.wordpress.com

Feb 27
Great Law Event in Toronto, Canada! LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK: 40 YEARS OF RESISTANCE

Great Law Event in Toronto, Canada! LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK: 40 YEARS OF RESISTANCE

Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2013, for the Law Union of Ontario’s Annual Conference! 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Law Union, and this year’s conference will bring progressive legal and activist communities together to…
Feb 17
Episode 40 (Dec 2012) – Race, Gender, and Social Context

Episode 40 (Dec 2012) – Race, Gender, and Social Context

Welcome et bienvenue to LegalEase: a monthly Montreal-based and produced radio show on 90.3 FM CKUT – a broadcast about law, cast broadly. Le collectif LegalEase est un groupe d’étudiants et étudiantes en droit de la…
Feb 13
Copyright Law – Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma

Copyright Law – Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma

Check out the Saturday, February 9, 2013, edition of the CBC Program “Under the Influence”. Great analysis of Court cases regarding the use of songs in commercials and for commercial purposes. Very fun episode. Read on here:…

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Public Works

Covers public service at Virginia Law.

http://uvalaw.typepad.com/publicworks/

Feb 14
A Chat with Courtney Chu '11: Getting into Public Health Law

A Chat with Courtney Chu '11: Getting into Public Health Law

We caught up last fall with Courtney Chu ’11 to talk about her work as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Visiting Attorney Fellow practicing public health law at ChangeLab Solutions, a nonprofit in Oakland, CA. Courtney graduated in 2011…
Sep 7
Landing a Federal Government Job: A Chat with Amber Williams '12

Landing a Federal Government Job: A Chat with Amber Williams '12

Amber Williams ’12 worked her 1L summer at two NGO's in Bulgaria (The Center for Legal Aid--Voice in Bulgaria and the Rule of Law Institute) and during her 2L summer at the National Nuclear Security Administration in D.C. I interviewed…
Aug 17
Top 10 Things I Learned about Public Defender Hiring at the PATH Conference

Top 10 Things I Learned about Public Defender Hiring at the PATH Conference

I recently attended the Public Defender Advocacy, Hiring and Training Conference (PATH) sponsored by the Public Defender Service for D.C. It was amazing. Attorneys from some of the most active and prestigious PD offices across the country…

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Legal Geekery

Covers the shenanigans of some geeks stuck in law school.

http://legalgeekery.com

Feb 12
I Got Myriad Problems and Patents Are One

I Got Myriad Problems and Patents Are One

Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. is a case with a long and storied history in the federal courts. For our purposes, the only thing you really need to know is that the Supreme Court is set to hear oral…
Feb 7
97% Profit Margins on Internet Will Cripple Innovation

97% Profit Margins on Internet Will Cripple Innovation

We’re at a point now where technology has finally caught up to the amount of bandwidth most people have available. A few years ago, the only thing we could really do to max out our bandwidth was download huge files from the internet,…
Feb 5
Transcription, Translation, and Commentary on the DOJ Targeted Killing White Paper

Transcription, Translation, and Commentary on the DOJ Targeted Killing White Paper

The following is a transcription of the recently released DOJ white paper regarding the use of legal force against a U.S. citizen who is a senior operational leader of Al-Qa’ida or an associated force. A Google search reveals that no…

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Media and Communications Law…

Media and Communications Law Society

Covers communications law and media policy. From the Suffolk University Law School.

http://suffolkmedialaw.com

Feb 6
‘Justice Alito’s First Amendment’

‘Justice Alito’s First Amendment’

By Justin Silverman Suffolk University Law School will host its 5th annual Masterman Institute on March 6, featuring a discussion on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his approach to the First Amendment. The event is free and…
Jan 30
The Journal News Fallout: Limiting the First Amendment to Protect the Second

The Journal News Fallout: Limiting the First Amendment to Protect the Second

By Justin Silverman Eight days after a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School, shooting and killing 20 young students, 6 staff members and fueling a national discussion on gun control, The Journal News in Lower…
Nov 26
Online Rights of Entrepreneurs Event

Online Rights of Entrepreneurs Event

Tonight, Monday November 26th at 6pm, Suffolk Media Law hosts a panel event and reception at Suffolk University with Professor Mark Fischer and Mr. Gant Redmon on posting innovative projects to crowd funding resources. What risks that may lie…

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Law Space Match Blog

Provides information for lawyers on space sharing arrangements.

http://blog.lawspacematch.com/

Jan 14
Commercial Real Estate Recovery Boosted in Atlanta

Commercial Real Estate Recovery Boosted in Atlanta

According to Douglas Sams, Commercial Real Estate Editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle, referencing commercial real estate brokerage Jones Lang LaSalle, says Atlanta's economy is rebounding! According to Sams, the region's second-largest…
Jan 8
LawSpaceMatch: A Sponsor for the Run for Justice

LawSpaceMatch: A Sponsor for the Run for Justice

As a sponsor for Run for Justice facilitated by Atlanta Legal Aid Society, LawSpaceMatch was a part of the 1,200 participants raising $25,000 for the general operating fund of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. The run was on November 10, 2012,…
May 1
Creative Attorney Space Sharing Arrangement

Creative Attorney Space Sharing Arrangement

With the road paved for sharing office space, attorneys seek options for finding suitable space with great amenities and a place for exchanging expertise with other like-minded professionals.

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Dennis Jansen

Blawg of a University of Minnesota law student.

http://www.dennis-jansen.com/

Jan 4
Advanti Wheels: Stunning Car Accessorie

Advanti Wheels: Stunning Car Accessorie

Advanti Wheels: Stunning Car Accessories The wide range of wheel brands nowadays increases the competition in the automobile industry. Being one of those who desire for the best wheels that can improve the looks of their car can choose from…
Jan 2
Steering Wheel Control Car DVD

Steering Wheel Control Car DVD

Steering Wheel Control Car DVD Many people put their car as an extension of his personality. Today’s honda DVD player– at least is the highest, can follow a method to control an aftermarket car DVD player with existing…
Jan 2
Wheel Clamping & Car Park Management

Wheel Clamping & Car Park Management

Wheel Clamping & Car Park Management This would come as common sense to most people, yet time and time again I hear of people reacting like spoilt children whenever they are caught with a clamp for being foolish and parking in a…

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Law & Iuris Peru

For students of La Universidad Los Angeles de Chimbote - Peru.

http://lawiuris.wordpress.com

Jan 3
NOMBRE DEL AÑO 2013

NOMBRE DEL AÑO 2013

NOMBRE DEL AÑO “2013” Declaran el 2013 como: “Año de la Inversión para el Desarrollo Rural y la Seguridad Alimentaria” El Poder Ejecutivo oficializó que el 2013…
Jan 1
Días No Laborables 2013

Días No Laborables 2013

DIAS NO LABORABLES 2013 Con la publicación del DECRETO SUPREMO N° 123-2012-PCM, se oficializó los días no laborables en el año 2013 con el objetivo de fomentar el turismo social e implementar…
Dec 21
U.I.T. 2013

U.I.T. 2013

Ministerio de Economía elevó valor de la UIT para 2013 El Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) aprobó que el valor de la Unidad Impositiva Tributaria (UIT) para 2013 sea de…

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Trickum Legis

Covers the quirks and quibbles in the law.

http://trickumlegis.wordpress.com

Dec 4
UCC Buyer Flowchart

UCC Buyer Flowchart

I made this flowchart when I was studying the UCC for a class in law school. I don’t use it anymore, but I am sure those of you who are studying for it may find it useful! (Warning it is only as current as 2011). Download the UCC Buyer…
Dec 4
UCC Seller Flowchart

UCC Seller Flowchart

I made this flowchart when I was studying the UCC for a class in law school. I don’t use it anymore, but I am sure those of you who are studying for it may find it useful! (Warning it is only as current as 2011). Download the UCC Seller…
Nov 28
Videos I Loved This Month

Videos I Loved This Month

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