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Gillette-Torvik Blog

Two lawyers in two states blog about law and the issues of the day, and then comment on each other's posts.

http://gillette-torvik.blogspot.com/

May 18
Umbrella Umbrage

Umbrella Umbrage

A few days ago, Mr. Gillette posted about a sort of strange photograph taken of a Marine holding an umbrella for President Obama during an outdoor press conference. Mr. Gillette mused:[T]he first thing I thought when I saw the picture was,…
May 17
Judge Schiltz on Lawyer

Judge Schiltz on Lawyer

I randomly stumbled across a very interesting and readable old (1999) article written by Judge Patrick Shiltz entitled, "On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profession."It's long, and somewhat…
May 16
I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.

I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune has a story about President Obama vowing to take action regarding the IRS and protecting diplomats. This picture accompanies the story and taken by Charles Dharapak for the AP.I don't want to stir up…

Rank this Week: 546

Brian Cuban's Blog

Provides a humerous take on the legal profession.

http://www.briancuban.com

May 18
Can Kobe Bryant’s Mom Sell His Stuff?

Can Kobe Bryant’s Mom Sell His Stuff?
May 18
Man I Hated Camp-Shattered Image Excerpt

Man I Hated Camp-Shattered Image Excerpt

Man I hated camp!
May 10
Dreaming Of Past Bullies(Shattered Image Excerpt)

Dreaming Of Past Bullies(Shattered Image Excerpt)

I have recurring dreams. Scenes from law school, struggles with addiction, and failed relationships are in constant re-run. They are vivid and colorful.

Rank this Week: 1031

Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/

May 17
The City By the Bay

The City By the Bay
May 16
Houston’s Main Street Treasure

Houston’s Main Street Treasure
May 15
“How do you explain THAT on your résumé?”

“How do you explain THAT on your résumé?”

Rank this Week: 118

Legal History Blog

Offers scholarship, news and new ideas in legal history. By professor Mary L. Dudziak.

http://legalhistoryblog.blogspot.com/

May 17
Weekend Roundup

Weekend Roundup

On June 27, 2013, Morehead State University will host a Federalism Symposium featuring "academic presentations of research from scholars across the nation with expertise on federalism and intergovernmental relations." For information on how…
May 17
New Release: Zackin, "Looking for Rights in All the Wrong Places"

New Release: Zackin, "Looking for Rights in All the Wrong Places"

New from Princeton University Press: Looking for Rights in All the Wrong Places: Why State Constitutions Contain America's Positive Rights (2013), by Emily Zackin (Department of Political Science, Hunter College, City University of New York).…
May 17
New Journal: Comparative Legal History

New Journal: Comparative Legal History

The journal Comparative Legal History has officially launched. Here's the announcement:Comparative Legal History: An international and comparative review of law and historyEDITORSeán Patrick Donlan, University of LimerickEmail:…

Rank this Week: 55

The Law Insider

Provides non-attorneys with information about the law.

http://www.thelawinsider.com/

May 17
Ways to Avoid Under-Compensation from Your Insurance Company

Ways to Avoid Under-Compensation from Your Insurance Company

Insurance adjusters are well known for their professional status as claims negotiators. Any potential claimant should always be aware that the insurance adjuster has a particular agenda that is focused on minimizing the claim and…
May 13
Lawinsider.com Launches Largest Freely Searchable SEC Contract Database in the World

Lawinsider.com Launches Largest Freely Searchable SEC Contract Database in the World

Free database aims to disrupt the contract and business document industry. San Francisco, CA — May 14, 2013 The largest freely searchable SEC contract database, LawInsider.com, launches this week with over 6 million pages of…
May 12
Your Liability as a Landlord

Your Liability as a Landlord

Renting out your home can be a great way to make extra income, but it is essential to ensure that you have a firm understanding of all of the applicable laws. Although you will not be required to carry the same level of protection as a…

Rank this Week: 793

Law Blog

Covers law and business and the business of law. By the Wall Street Journal.

http://blogs.wsj.com/law

May 17
Former IRS Division Chief Predicts Wave of Departure

Former IRS Division Chief Predicts Wave of Departure

A former Internal Revenue Service official who ran the unit now at the center of scandal says the agency is about to be a hit by a wave of resignations that he fears will hobble its operations.
May 17
Question to IRS Official Was Planted

Question to IRS Official Was Planted

The disclosure last week by a high-ranking Internal Revenue Service official that the agency had improperly targeted conservative groups wasn't an impromptu confession but an orchestrated roll out of damaging news.
May 17
Louisiana Bill Would Ban Drivers From Reading Tweet

Louisiana Bill Would Ban Drivers From Reading Tweet

In Louisiana, you're not allowed to text while driving, but nothing in the law says that a motorist can't tweet, check in with friends on Facebook, or post photos on Instagram. That may soon change.

Rank this Week: 39

beSpacific

Features law, marketing, Internet legal resources and technology news. By Sabrina I. Pacifici.

http://www.bespacific.com/

May 17
New GAO Report - DOD Business Systems Modernization

New GAO Report - DOD Business Systems Modernization

DOD Business Systems Modernization - Further Actions Needed to Address Challenges and Improve Accountability, GAO-13-557, May 17, 2013 "The Department...
May 17
Risks Posed by Securities Loans Collateralized by Cash

Risks Posed by Securities Loans Collateralized by Cash

Risks Posed by Securities Loans Collateralized by Cash. May 15, 2013 "Securities loans collateralized by cash—the most popular form of...
May 17
"Meet the new Google Maps: A map for every person and place"

"Meet the new Google Maps: A map for every person and place"

Google Lat Blog: "What if we told you that during your lifetime, Google could create millions of custom maps...each one...

Rank this Week: 14

Above the Law

A legal tabloid that provides news and gossip about the profession's colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.

http://abovethelaw.com/

May 17
Maybe The Toronto Mayor Should Skip The P.R. Lawyer and Go Straight To Criminal Defense Attorney?

Maybe The Toronto Mayor Should Skip The P.R. Lawyer and Go Straight To Criminal Defense Attorney?

Toronto Mayor allegedly gets caught smoking crack, and his lawyer apparently gets caught hyperventilating while trying to kill the story… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags:…
May 17
Non-Sequiturs: 05.17.13

Non-Sequiturs: 05.17.13

* NY Attorney General investigating fast food restaurants for shorting their employees. This is a worthwhile cause, but what he should be looking into is who ate the bones? [CNN] * Two more law schools, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and…
May 17
From the Career Files: Ten Tips for Your Summer at the Screen

From the Career Files: Ten Tips for Your Summer at the Screen

Ross Guberman provides some summer advice. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: ATL Career Center, Career Advice, Career Advice for This Summer, Career Center, Law Students, Summer…

Rank this Week: 40

Legal Blog Watch

Covers the legal community's daily buzz. From Law.com & Carolyn Elefant & Robert Ambrogi.

http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/

May 17
Inmate Sues Taco Bell Over Doritos Locos Taco

Inmate Sues Taco Bell Over Doritos Locos Taco

I can't say that I've tried Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, but it seems as though I'm in the minority. The menu item introduced last year has been so popular that it's helped create 15,000 new jobs for the fast food chain, Taco Bell CEO…
May 16
iPhone User Claims Apple Knew Power Button Would Fail

iPhone User Claims Apple Knew Power Button Would Fail

iPhone users (and other Apple devotees), take note. A proposed class action filed in California seeks $5 million in damages against Apple over allegations that the company knew about a latent defect in the iPhone 4's power button and failed…
May 15
Convenience Stores Fight for the Right to Sell Cold Beer

Convenience Stores Fight for the Right to Sell Cold Beer

Grabbing an ice-cold brew in Indiana may become a lot more convenient, if a trade group succeeds in its challenge to a 50-year-old state law that restricts gas stations, grocery stores and convenience stores to selling beer only at room…

Rank this Week: 166

Lawyer 2 Lawyer

J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi bring us their and their guests views on a variety of hot legal topics. Part of the Legal Talk Network.

http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/

May 17
Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Right

Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Right

On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer host Bob Ambrogi discusses private prisons with Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Adrian Moore, vice president of the Reason Foundation, a non-profit in support of…
May 3
Will Accused Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get the Death Penalty?

Will Accused Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get the Death Penalty?

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving brother of the accused for the Boston marathon bombings, has become a face of the media lately. His prosecution and potential sentence raises many questions for both the public and the legal world. Attorneys…
Oct 31
Lawyer2Lawyer: A Retrospective

Lawyer2Lawyer: A Retrospective

We started Lawyer2Lawyer back in August of 2005 with the idea of providing quality content and discussion of timely legal news and information for the legal profession with regularly published podcasts and often videos too. Since our…

Rank this Week: 736

Legal Info 360

Covers lawsuits, settlements, accidents, crimes, and dangerous products being recalled.

http://www.legalinfo360.com/

May 17
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: How Far We Have Come

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: How Far We Have Come

Since the first motorcycle hit the streets in 1885 there have been major transitions in rider gear, motorcycle design and safety laws. Improvements in safety equipment and evolution of safety[...]The post MOTORCYCLE SAFETY: How Far We Have…
May 16
Dr. DoLotta Wrong

Dr. DoLotta Wrong

People are most vulnerable when facing a sickness or disease. Often times, a patient feels completely helpless and at the mercy of the medical professionals from whom they are seeking[...]The post Dr. DoLotta Wrong appeared first on Legal…
May 13
What to Do When Being Arrested in Another Country

What to Do When Being Arrested in Another Country

As covered in a previous article on Legalinfo360, there are some pretty strange laws out there that can get even the most experienced of travelers into messy situations while on vacation. From[...]The post What to Do When Being…

Rank this Week: 2127

Robert Ambrogi's LawSites

Tracking new and intriguing Web sites for the legal profession.

http://www.legaline.com/lawsites.html

May 17
A New Novel, By a Boston Lawyer, About a Boston Lawyer

A New Novel, By a Boston Lawyer, About a Boston Lawyer

Paul F. Kenney is a well-known Boston-area personal-injury lawyer and a partner in the law firm Kenney & Conley in Braintree, Mass. Now, he is also a published novelist. This week, Kenney published his new book, Paths Along the Way, which…
May 16
Capture Screenshots with Live Links with Kwout

Capture Screenshots with Live Links with Kwout

Below is a screenshot I grabbed from the ABA Journal Blawg Directory. At first glance, it looks like a typical screenshot. But something is different — the hyperlinks are all live. Go ahead, click on one. Do you want to use the same…
May 15
New Site Indexes Contracts from SEC Database

New Site Indexes Contracts from SEC Database

A website launched yesterday claims to be the largest freely searchable database of contracts extracted from the SEC’s EDGAR database. Called Law Insider, it says that it has indexed and made searchable more than 250,000 contracts,…

Rank this Week: 305

CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/

May 17
Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…
May 15
What Is a Debtor to Do When Judgment Day Comes?

What Is a Debtor to Do When Judgment Day Comes?

After a money judgment has been entered against him or her, what can a debtor (or debtor’s attorney) do? Once a money judgment is entered against the debtor, the way in which it can be enforced and the extent to which it can be enforced…
May 13
The Secret to Better Legal Writing

The Secret to Better Legal Writing

Do you want to know the secret to making any legal writing stronger? Check out this video with specific tips for improving your next legal brief. CEB has great On Demand programs to help you improve your legal writing, including Smith on…

Rank this Week: 1055

Popehat

A Group Complaint about Law, Liberty, and Leisure

http://www.popehat.com

May 17
This Is The Most Wonderful Legal Threat EVER

This Is The Most Wonderful Legal Threat EVER

Various journalists are claiming they have seen a video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack. This led to the most darling legal threat ever from a lawyer named Dennis Morris — who has represented Ford for some time — to…
May 15
OMICS Publishing Group Makes A Billion Dollar Threat

OMICS Publishing Group Makes A Billion Dollar Threat

I'm in trial preparation mode, so this will be brief. A publisher in India called OMICS Publishing Group has threatened to sue a blogger named Jeffrey Beal, who runs a blog called Scholarly Open Access. Beal critiques open-access publishing…
May 12
Rakofsky Versus The Internet: Advantage, Internet

Rakofsky Versus The Internet: Advantage, Internet

Remember Joseph Rakofsky? He's the brand-new lawyer who thought it was prudent and appropriate to attempt, as his first trial, the defense of a man accused of murder. Havoc ensued. A federal judge granted Rakofsky's request to withdraw, which…

Rank this Week: 235

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/

May 17
140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, May 17, 2013

140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, May 17, 2013

Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 17, 2013:Supreme Court to rule on case of mom charged with abandonment who left newborn baby in Walmart toilet Florida teen won’t be criminally charged over…
May 16
140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2013

140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 16, 2013

Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 16, 2013:Contracting out of the Limitations Act — the Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance Justice Canada 2013 Victims of Crime Research Digest Putting…
May 15
140 Law - Legal Headlines for Wednesday May 15, 2013

140 Law - Legal Headlines for Wednesday May 15, 2013

Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday May 15, 2013:That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die...via Joffrey Lupul Racial profiling: Toronto Police settle human rights complaint with man who was…

Rank this Week: 361

Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

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

May 17
Our Child Abuse Solicitors further discuss Child Abuse Claims coverage

Our Child Abuse Solicitors further discuss Child Abuse Claims coverage

In a blog last week we discussed how The former Archbishop of York, Lord Hope, has been accused of failing to report serious allegations of child abuse by a senior clergyman, Robert Waddington. Read our blog entitled…
May 17
Unbundling: The New/Old Kid On The Block

Unbundling: The New/Old Kid On The Block

Unbundling as a service delivery and price modulation strategy is as old as the hills: for everyone but law firms. Quite a bit has been written about it recently (eg. Legal Futures and Law Society…
May 17
12 Things NOT to do on LinkedIn

12 Things NOT to do on LinkedIn

We all know that LinkedIn is an enormously powerful business tool and has now matured away from its “online CV” origins but are there any obvious bear-traps the hapless user can fall into? Yes there are and here’s 12 of the…

Rank this Week: 20

Karel's Legal Blog

Covers law in the Netherlands Antilles. By Karel Frielink.

http://www.curacao-law.com

May 16
LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 4)

LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 4)

Statement of Defense As the defending party you have to put up a defense (Statement of Defense) and in this regard this statement should not only be clear and complete but you should also know for instance what formal defenses you should…
May 9
LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 3)

LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 3)

Foreign law It often happens that for instance the court in Curacao has jurisdiction to hear a case but the claim is governed by the law of another country. In that case the court must be informed of the contents of that foreign law by the…
May 8
EUROPE MEETS THE AMERICAS

EUROPE MEETS THE AMERICAS

Aruba Business Conference 2013 From May 5th till May 8th 2013 the trade mission “Europe meets the Americas” was held on Aruba. The conference offered the unique opportunity to connect face-to-face with potential partners from…

Rank this Week: 898

Law & Humanities Blog

About law, literature and the humanities. By the Law & Humanities Institute.

http://lawlit.blogspot.com/

May 16
Conference On Human Rights, Denmark, January, 2014

Conference On Human Rights, Denmark, January, 2014

From Daniela Carpi, Professor of Literature, University of Verona, writing for AIDEL, Associazione Italiana di Diritto e Letteratura. Here is an announcement of an upcoming conference, Negotiating Human Rights, and the associated call…
May 15
ABA Announces Silver Gavel Award Winners for 2013

ABA Announces Silver Gavel Award Winners for 2013

From an ABA news release: (The information below is excerpted from the release)The American Bar Association announced today its selections for the 2013 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts, which recognize outstanding work that…
May 14
If You Need...

If You Need...

To take a break from grading, check out Anatasia Salter's post "Researching In Public On Tumblr." Professor Salter suggests a number of Tumblr sites for time-wasting refreshing thought while you rejuvenate your overloaded brain and…

Rank this Week: 636

The Law and other Anomalies

By Steve Honig.

http://www.honiglawblog.com

May 15
Investing in Today's Market Environment

Investing in Today's Market Environment

With the stock market charging ahead, how should you be investing your money? At a program presented May 15th by Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, while noting that each portfolio should reflect that investor’s goals,…
May 14
Trends in Executive Compensation

Trends in Executive Compensation

Executive compensation remains a volatile topic both in the press and in the board room. What are some of the major trends in public company executive compensation? A panel at this morning’s breakfast meeting of the National…
May 9
Transforming Large Corporations (about Hewlitt Packard)

Transforming Large Corporations (about Hewlitt Packard)

How do you turn around a large company? According to Mohamad Ali, Chief Strategy Officer at Hewlett Packard, by first attacking costs and then strategically reinvesting the enhanced cash flow in profitable product initiatives. You…

Rank this Week: 1120

VoxPopuLII

Offers new and interesting views of law on the Internet.

http://blog.law.cornell.edu/voxpop

May 15
Visual Law: What Lawyers Need to Learn from Information Designer

Visual Law: What Lawyers Need to Learn from Information Designer

For decades, words have been lawyers’ tools of trade. Today, we should no longer let tradition force us to think inside the text-only box. Apart from words, there are other means available. It is no longer enough (if it ever was) to…
Apr 29
Taxonomies make the law. Will folksonomies change it?

Taxonomies make the law. Will folksonomies change it?

Take a look at your bundle of tags on Delicious. Would you ever believe you’re going to change the law with a handful of them? You’re going to change the way you research the law. The way you apply it. The way you teach it and, in…
Mar 28
Next Generation Legal Search – It’s Already Here

Next Generation Legal Search – It’s Already Here

[Editor's Note: We are pleased to publish this piece from Qiang Lu and Jack Conrad, both of whom worked with Thomson Reuters R&D on the WestlawNext research team. Jack Conrad continues to work with Thomson Reuters, though currently on…

Rank this Week: 2165

Employers' Lawyers

Provides best practice tips, checklists and updates designed to keep organizations of all sizes in compliance with federal and state employment laws. By Holland & Hart.

http://www.employerslawyersblog.com/

May 15
Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

By Alyssa Yatsko Under a new bill recently signed into law by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, employers are prohibited from requiring access to an applicant’s or employee’s personal social media account. Violations could result in…
May 14
D.C. Circuit Court Tears Down NLRB Poster Rule

D.C. Circuit Court Tears Down NLRB Poster Rule

By Brad Williams The writing’s still not on the wall. On May 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) controversial poster rule requiring 6 million…
May 7
Small Colorado Employers Face Higher Damages for Discrimination Claim

Small Colorado Employers Face Higher Damages for Discrimination Claim

By Mark Wiletsky and Steve Gutierrez Small businesses beware: your employees now have more incentive to sue you. As of January 1, 2015, employees can recover compensatory and punitive damages for employment discrimination claims against…

Rank this Week: 4511

nearlylegal

Covers a variety of legal areas and information, with a focus on the United Kingdom.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

May 15
Priority need

Priority need

Hotak v Southwark LBC [2013] EWCA Civ 515 concerned a short point on whether an authority was entitled to have regard to the assistance that a homeless person would receive, in the event he became homeless, when determining whether he was…
May 15
Ambling for Justice

Ambling for Justice

We here at Nearly Legal don’t just sit around staring at the ever increasing backlog of cases to write up. Oh no. We do other things too. One of the other things some of us are doing is the London Legal Walk on Monday 20 May.The aim of…
May 14
Being civil

Being civil

Morshead Mansions has been involved in a quite astonishing amount of litigation. Bailii throws up 13 hits (here), cases in the LVT, Lands Tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal. It’s really must be the most awful burden on all those…

Rank this Week: 616

The Irreverent Lawyer

Ruminations on law and life

http://lawmrh.wordpress.com

May 14
Math-challenged lawyers and unfunny judicial opinions.

Math-challenged lawyers and unfunny judicial opinions.

A lawyer who’s good at math is about as common as a judge who writes intentionally funny judicial opinions. Both are as rare as a pretty frog in a pond. Of the mathematically challenged lawyer ignoramus et ignorabimus, last fall,…
Apr 25
Spin doctors, sock puppets and the cost to practice law.

Spin doctors, sock puppets and the cost to practice law.

So last week a young Washington State lawyer tells God and everyone else on a listserv that he’s tossing his shingle into the sock drawer and moving on — all because he can’t afford his annual bar dues. Seems a tad drastic…
Apr 19
There’s no passing up a good body slam to make a point.

There’s no passing up a good body slam to make a point.

Long time readers know there’s no better way to illustrate judicial body slams, choke-holds and slap-downs than with images from professional wrestling. Maybe it’s a throw-back to my childhood when I found the…

Rank this Week: 890

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com

May 14
Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?

Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?

By Attorney Ashley Forte Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
May 14
John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

On May 6 – 7, 2013, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet presented two programs at the Consumer Financial Services Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The first program, entitled “Fair Lending,” discussed…
May 14
Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Barry R. Katz recently authored an article for Law360 entitled “Commercial Leasing Recovery Remains Uneven,” which was published on May 8, 2013. The article discusses current trends in the…

Rank this Week: 333

MediaBerkman

Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet & Society Podcast.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman

May 14
Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom

Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom

What does talk of cyber war mean for our liberties? The United States has a new military command for cyberspace, with the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) as its commander. At the same time, the Secretary of State has announced…
May 14
Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom [AUDIO]

Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom [AUDIO]

What does talk of cyber war mean for our liberties? The United States has a new military command for cyberspace, with the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) as its commander. At the same time, the Secretary of State has announced…
May 7
Justin Reich on Personalized Learning, Backpacks Full of Cash, Rockstar Teachers, and MOOC Madne

Justin Reich on Personalized Learning, Backpacks Full of Cash, Rockstar Teachers, and MOOC Madne

For decades, policymakers and futurists have heralded digital tools as essential to the the future of learning. Has the moment of disruptive transformational revolution finally arrived? If we are at a watershed moment, what futures are…

Rank this Week: 713

tins ::: Rick Klau's weblog

Life, law and the Internet - news, information and commentary from Rick Klau.

http://tins.rklau.com/

May 14
How Google sets Goals: OKR

How Google sets Goals: OKR

(cross-posted from the Google Ventures Startup Lab blog.) On the day Google’s acquisition of FeedBurner closed in 2007, it was also the first day of a new quarter at Google. My new manager at Google asked me to draft my OKRs for him to…
Mar 14
Tips on renting an RV

Tips on renting an RV

Each year for the last four years, my wife and I have rented an RV and taken our kids to visit some of our national parks. In that time, we've logged nearly 6,000 miles and we've visited the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, Columbia River Gorge,…
Jan 29
Digital natives vs. digital tourist

Digital natives vs. digital tourist

I spent the weekend in Chicago as a very fortunate attendee at ORDcamp, an annual unconference that's the brainchild of +Brian Fitzpatrick and +Zach Kaplan. I've got several things I want to write about as a result of the many…

Rank this Week: 1896

The Barrister Blog

On law, surfing and politics. By Tim Kevan and Aidan Ellis.

http://timkevan.blogspot.com/

May 14
New Smartphone App Solves the Personal Injury Claim Puzzle

New Smartphone App Solves the Personal Injury Claim Puzzle

Brought to you by our friends at Walker Prestons Solicitors Since the Government announced plans to ban referral fees, legal firms specialising in personal injury claims have been scratching their heads as to how best continue their levels…
May 13
Book Recommendation: Legal Skill

Book Recommendation: Legal Skill

Legal Skills encompasses all the academic and practical legal skills essential to the law student in one manageable volume. It is an ideal text for first year law students and is also a valuable resource for those studying law at any level.…
May 8
Article on claims flowing from defective product

Article on claims flowing from defective product

I've done an article for a firm of solicitors on claims flowing from defective products. You can read it here.

Rank this Week: 669

May it Please the Court

Covers legal news and observations. By J. Craig Williams.

http://www.mayitpleasethecourt.com/

May 14
Convicted Killer of Seven Wants Playstation in Jail Cell

Convicted Killer of Seven Wants Playstation in Jail Cell

You may never have heard of Julian Knight, but that's likely because not only is he down under, but he's also under sentence. Seven of them. Life sentences, that is. Knight (I can't bring myself to put a "Mr." before his…
Apr 26
The Big Print Giveth and the Small Print Taketh Away

The Big Print Giveth and the Small Print Taketh Away

People never cease to amaze me. Let's say you're a computer manufacturer in China, and you agree to sell, oh, say $2 million in computer parts to a computer company in the United States. Logistically, you've got one big problem on your hands.…
Mar 14
When Is a Volunteer an Employee Covered by Work Comp? It Depends on the Pixie Dust you Sprinkle.

When Is a Volunteer an Employee Covered by Work Comp? It Depends on the Pixie Dust you Sprinkle.

Well, Disneyland is in Orange County, after all, so the term "Pixie Dust" is considered jargon around here. Not legal jargon, mind you, but anyone who's gone to Disneyland understands. In this case, it means the words you use to get what you…

Rank this Week: 905

ICLEF Law Tips

Covers legal information on a wide variety of timely topics. By the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum

http://iclef.org/category/blog/law-tips/

May 14
Law Tips: Your Law Practice Online: Efficiently and Ethically, Part 2

Law Tips: Your Law Practice Online: Efficiently and Ethically, Part 2

The information provided in Law Tips should not be treated as legal advice. Individuals with legal issues should consult an attorney directly. Welcome back to Law Tips. I’m very pleased to continue our “Your Law Practice…
May 6
Law Tips: Your Law Practice Online: Efficiently & Ethically, Part 1

Law Tips: Your Law Practice Online: Efficiently & Ethically, Part 1

“Attorneys who continue to stick their heads in the sand regarding technological developments and concepts could be in for a rude awakening. Those who fail to keep up with the times could very well inadvertently violate their…
Apr 29
Law Tips: Presenting Persuasively

Law Tips: Presenting Persuasively

In the courtroom and in life in general…being persuasive serves us well. And we could all use some brushing up on our methods from time to time. Fortunately, Judge Martha Wentworth of the Indiana Tax Court has agreed to provide…

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FSU College of Law Library Blog

Covers of legal research topics and legal information. From the Florida State University Law Library Team.

http://fsulawlibraryblog.typepad.com/fsu_college_of_law_librar/

May 13
Helping New Grads Be Better Lawyers Faster

Helping New Grads Be Better Lawyers Faster

In Law Practice the May/June 2013 issue there's an article by Grover Clevelend, Helping New Grads Be Better Lawyers Faster. Read it here. Posted by Jon Lutz
May 9
Scary Tech: Lessons from ABA TECHSHOW 2013

Scary Tech: Lessons from ABA TECHSHOW 2013

From this year's ABA Techshow, a podcast on Scary Tech. Includes a discussion on connecting to the Internet securely when our of the office. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/digital-detectives/2013/04/scary-tech/ Posted by Jon Lutz
Apr 2
How to Turn Web Apps Into First-Class Desktop Citizen

How to Turn Web Apps Into First-Class Desktop Citizen

You can break you web apps out of the Browser, at least if you are using Chrome or IE, in Chrome click on the menu button then hover over tools, click on Create Application Shortcut. You can add apps such...

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ZiefBrief

Announcements, news and legal research tips & tools from University of San Francisco's Dorraine Zief Law Library.

http://ziefbrief.typepad.com/ziefbrief/

May 9
NEW: Extended Westlaw Access for May 2013 Grad

NEW: Extended Westlaw Access for May 2013 Grad

Our Westlaw representative, Mark Cygnet, just announced that Westlaw has decided to extend access to Westlaw for graduating students through November 2013. May 2013 graduates must extend their passwords on the Westlaw law school home page by…
May 7
Summer Job Research Survival Guide from Westlaw

Summer Job Research Survival Guide from Westlaw

Westlaw has created a website specifically for summer associates. Although some of the material is designed exclusively for students working at firms, the website content will be useful to law students working in a variety of settings. Law…
Apr 26
Saving Time During Final

Saving Time During Final

Titilayo Tinubu, founder of JD Job Coach, has some great tips for saving time during finals in this post on Ms JD. Tops on her list - learning how to say "no."

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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 9
Alternative Law School Ranking: Calculator of Law School Employment Stat

Alternative Law School Ranking: Calculator of Law School Employment Stat

The “transparency” of law school employment statistics has been widely criticized and robustly discussed over the past few years, resulting in changes to ABA accreditation rules and to law schools’…
May 3
TED Talks Education on PBS – May 7th

TED Talks Education on PBS – May 7th

Just got this email from Chris Anderson, TED Curator. Should be worthwhile for anyone interested in how to improve teaching and learning. Dear TED community, I am proud to announce that TED Talks Education, our first original…
May 3
Democratization of higher education

Democratization of higher education

In March 2012 I delivered a talk at TEDxVillanovaU about The Future of Higher Education, in which I spoke about how online learning can bring about a democratization of higher education. Renee Knake of Michigan State has taken the idea…

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Legal Bite

Covers UK legislation and legal news.

http://www.legalbite.blogspot.com/

May 7
LEGAL FUTURES ABS acquires conveyancing firm to continue diversification strategy away from PI » LEGAL FUTURES

LEGAL FUTURES ABS acquires conveyancing firm to continue diversification strategy away from PI » LEGAL FUTURES

LEGAL FUTURES ABS acquires conveyancing firm to continue diversification strategy away from PI » LEGAL FUTURES
Apr 23
Meet the LawStore & Positive Collection at the Business Start up Show

Meet the LawStore & Positive Collection at the Business Start up Show
Jan 24
Claiming for Personal Injury?

Claiming for Personal Injury?

You want to make a Personal Injury claim but do you know how much compensation you can claim for? Defining how much a claim is worth is not easy, especially when loss of earnings, medical expenses or treatment costs becomes involved.A…

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HoganWillig Legal Blog

Covers New York business, criminal, employment, estate planning, family and real estate law.

http://hoganwilligblog.com

May 1
Everybody has a Will. But, perhaps you don’t know what yours says?

Everybody has a Will. But, perhaps you don’t know what yours says?

“Everybody has a Will. But, perhaps you don’t know what yours says?” In New York State, everybody has a plan to distribute assets after death. Without a written Will Last Will and Testament, your assets will pass-on by what…
Apr 24
Free 20-minute private consultation for Elder Law Day on Monday, May 13th

Free 20-minute private consultation for Elder Law Day on Monday, May 13th

May is National Elder Law month! Throughout the month of May, please check our website for informative articles on Estate Planning and Elder Law topics. HoganWillig will be hosting an Elder Law Day on Monday, May 13, 2013 at our…
Apr 22
Elder Law Day – June 20th

Elder Law Day – June 20th

Join me at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo, NY 14202, for Elder Law Day 2013. Free seminars on legal issues of interest to older adults and their families. Grandparents’ Rights Avoiding Financials Scams Wills,…

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Binary Law

Legal information and technology information. From Nick Holmes Managing Director of infolaw.

http://www.binarylaw.co.uk

May 1
This was the entire web 20 years ago

This was the entire web 20 years ago

More about Info.cern.ch – the world’s first website.
Apr 24
We are all (micro) publishers now

We are all (micro) publishers now

Proposals for incentives as part of a new system of independent, self-regulation of the press have been refined to make sure “micro-business” blogs are outside of the scheme. [DCMS news story] I’m checking out the pretty…
Apr 18
Simpler, clearer, faster (maybe)

Simpler, clearer, faster (maybe)

So the the GOV.UK site from the Government Digital Service won the Designs of the Year 2013 award not only for the Digital category, but also the overall design award. This is proving to be somewhat divisive: FOR are those (…)Read the…

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Al Nye The Lawyer Guy

Thoughts and Observations from Al Nye.

http://www.alnyethelawyerguy.com/al_nye_the_lawyer_guy/

Apr 29
Do Your Divorce Right by Andrew Horton and John David Kennedy

Do Your Divorce Right by Andrew Horton and John David Kennedy

Do Your Divorce Right By Andrew Horton and John David Kennedy Tower Publishing $16.95 softcover, 377 pages, 978-0-9827955-3-8 (2011) This book should be required reading for all couples going through a contested divorce in Maine – it’s…
Apr 3
Searsport Delighted To Have No New Busine

Searsport Delighted To Have No New Busine

As reported in the Portland Press Herald today, the town of Searsport appears delighted to reject a planned a 22 million-gallon liquid propane storage tank in town. This was going to be a $40 million terminal that I can only assume would…
Mar 26
Books, books, and more books. I've read a…

Books, books, and more books. I've read a lot of books lately but have found it difficult to find the time for reviews. Some of the titles include: Suspect by Robert Crais; Alpha by Greg Rucka, Live by Night by Dennis Lehane, The Panther by…

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DailyWrit

A Daily Serving of Legal News.

http://dailywrit.com

Apr 23
Agreement Between Justices Scalia and Thomas During October Term 2012

Agreement Between Justices Scalia and Thomas During October Term 2012

Over at Twitter, Mike Sacks posted an interesting question about the agreement rate between Justices Scalia and Thomas during October Term 2012: Is it me, or have Thomas and Scalia been on opposite sides a lot more this term than in the past?…
Jan 24
Advocates Arguing from Private Practice (OT 2000-2011)

Advocates Arguing from Private Practice (OT 2000-2011)

In my last post, I provided a list of the top Supreme Court advocates of the twenty-first century who had never worked in the Office of the Solicitor General. As a comment on that post mentions, some who made my list had previous experience…
Jan 24
Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty-First Century

Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty-First Century

I have a new Article out in the Journal of Legal Metrics entitled Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty First Century. You can download the article here here. This Article identifies the Supreme Court litigators who have argued at least…

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Atty-at-Work

Covers law and legal information in the Philippines. From Fred Pamaos.

http://attyatwork.com

Apr 22
Signing the Summons in an Annulment Case

Signing the Summons in an Annulment Case

We received this query whether the other spouse needs to sign or receive the summons in connection... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mar 21
Options of Filipino Spouse in Mixed-Nationality Marriage

Options of Filipino Spouse in Mixed-Nationality Marriage

We received a query on the options of a Filipina who was separated from her husband who is a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mar 21
Briefer on Temporary Protection Order (TPO) and Permanent Protection Order (PPO)

Briefer on Temporary Protection Order (TPO) and Permanent Protection Order (PPO)

There’s an increased interest on Temporary Protection Orders (TPO) and Permanent Protection... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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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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Nevada Legal Updates

Covers legal developments of interest to and occurring in Nevada. By Sheri Ann Forbes.

http://nevadalegalupdates.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Beware of Fraudulent Solicitations to Help Boston

Beware of Fraudulent Solicitations to Help Boston

The Attorney General of Massacusets has issued a media release warning the public to be wary of solicitations for donations to help the victims of the Boston marathon bombing.To read the AG's letter, click here. Share
Mar 11
Ninth Circuit Takes Up Unique Nevada Voting Law

Ninth Circuit Takes Up Unique Nevada Voting Law

Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal heard oral argument regarding the constitutionality of a voting law unique to Nevada. Nevada voters may choose to cast their ballot for "none of these candidates" in elections, though the choice…
Dec 28
Lawsuit Alleges George Zimmerman's Planned "Escape"

Lawsuit Alleges George Zimmerman's Planned "Escape"

On December 21, 2012, a civil lawsuit was initiated by CMR Associates, Inc., against George and Shellie Zimmerman alleging breach of contract.The Orland Sentinel reports that the lawsuit is seeking payment in the amount of $27,000 for…

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Legal Reports

Discusses legal news and ideas. By Robert Sewell.

http://www.legalreports.blogspot.com/

Apr 12
PUBLIC CORRUPTION, REALLY?

PUBLIC CORRUPTION, REALLY?

Socrates was famously charged, convicted, and sentenced to death for the crime of “public corruption.” Specifically, he was charged with corrupting the youth of…
Mar 26
OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT – AN IMPROVED LITIGATION WEAPON

OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT – AN IMPROVED LITIGATION WEAPON

I once represented a client who was sued for over $400,000. My objective analysis showed that my client actually owed somewhere between zero and $100,000. So, my client offered in writing $100,000 to settle the case. That…
Feb 4
TOO SMALL FOR PROBATE I frequently have…

TOO SMALL FOR PROBATE I frequently have people ask me this question: Do I need to probate the estate when my loved one had nearly nothing? The answer is—like in nearly all legal questions—it depends. When an…

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Inter Alia

Covers internet legal research resources. By Tom Mighell.

http://www.inter-alia.net/fb-index.xml

Mar 29
Blawg of the Day – Blawgletter

Blawg of the Day – Blawgletter

We’ll end the week with a fun blog – Blawgletter is published by Dallas lawyer Barry Barnett, and it features “legal bits you can hold onto.” He talks about a number of legal topics – recent posts have…
Mar 28
Blawg of the Day – Law Office of Shawn Wright

Blawg of the Day – Law Office of Shawn Wright

I am finding that there are number of areas of law that give rise to a high percentage of law blogs of particularly low quality – and bankruptcy law is one of those areas. It’s so hard to find a bankruptcy law blog with any…
Mar 27
Blawg of the Day – The Securities Edge

Blawg of the Day – The Securities Edge

The Securities Edge is a securities blog for middle-market companies – it focuses on topics of interest to executives of middle-market businesses. Recent posts have discussed topics that include “say-on-pay”…

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Going to the Mat

Covers issues and ideas in politics, law, and education.

http://mattjohnston.blogspot.com/

Mar 27
The Procreation Question

The Procreation Question

When you talk to traditional marriage advocates, there is always the procreation question. That is, allowing gays or lesbians to get married cannot lead to naturally conceived children. If the only purpose of marriage in this…
Mar 27
"America’s problem isn’t gay marriage; it’s marriage."

"America’s problem isn’t gay marriage; it’s marriage."

Roger Simon argues that those among the gay/lesbian community who seek to get married are just as bourgeois as those middle class heterosexuals who want to get married. These are people who are committed to what Simon…
Mar 26
More on Gay Marriage

More on Gay Marriage

I have posted a few pieces on gay marriage on this site and including one before the election on the parade of horribles that a fair number of social conservatives raise when it comes to the issue. If you are looking for one guy's…

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Philippine e-Legal Forum

Covers Philippine laws and the legal system.

http://jlp-law.com/blog

Mar 21
Rule on Violence Against Women and their Children (A.M. No. 04-10-11-SC)

Rule on Violence Against Women and their Children (A.M. No. 04-10-11-SC)

EN BANC A.M. No. 04-10-11-SC RE: RULE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN RESOLUTION Acting on the report of the Committee on Revision of the Rules of Court submitting for this Court’s consideration and approval the Proposed…
Mar 19
2012 Bar Exam Result: Congratulation

2012 Bar Exam Result: Congratulation

The Supreme Court released today the result of the 2012 Bar Examination. Congratulations to the following: Topnotchers of the 2012 Bar Exams 1. Ignatius Michael Ingles (85.64%; Ateneo) 2. Catherine King Kay (84.72%; Ateneo) 3. April Carmela…
Mar 19
Efficient Use of Paper Rule (A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC)

Efficient Use of Paper Rule (A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC)

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC EFFICIENT USE OF PAPER RULE Whereas, to produce 500 reams of paper, twenty trees are cut and 100,000 liters of water are used, water that is no longer reusable because it is…

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Jacobson Attorneys

Covers legal developments, news and information largely in the South African context.

http://webtechlaw.com/rss.xml

Mar 16
How can we share more effectively with you?

How can we share more effectively with you?

We're assessing how useful our various channels are to you. At the moment we have a Facebook page, a Twitter profile, a LinkedIn page and a Google+ Page. Our publishing workflow generally includes all of these profiles and pages. We write a…
Mar 12
What you should not share online

What you should not share online

I received an email from a Canadian student who is researching how people express themselves online and she posed a few questions which I answered in a recording. This is related to my previous post titled "What you can legally say on…
Mar 7
Thoughts about legal frameworks in the near future

Thoughts about legal frameworks in the near future

We attended the Deloitte Tech Trends 2013 event at the Wanderers Club yesterday. It is an annual event and we had an opportunity to hear from several Deloitte executives, including Mark White, Deloitte’s Global CTO. Although the…

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