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Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Justice Thomas’ Originalism and the Civil War

Justice Thomas’ Originalism and the Civil War

Justice Scalia’s majority opinion in yesterday’s Inter Tribal Council case spoke primarily in a textualist idiom: it framed the case in terms of the purportedly simple question of how to read a very small number of words of…
Jun 18
Competitive Federalism and Collective Action Federalism

Competitive Federalism and Collective Action Federalism

Mazel Tov to my friend Michael Greve, who has written a comprehensive and insightful book on American constitutional federalism. In The Upside-Down Constitution, he argues that a structural constitutional principle binds together many of the…
Jun 18
The Business-Friendly Constitution

The Business-Friendly Constitution

For the symposium on Michael Greve's The Upside Down Constitution (Harvard University Press 2012).Sandy LevinsonMichael Greve has written a remarkable book that should be read by anyone interested in federalism.He also offers an…

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IRS Medic Blog

Covers tax law, with specific emphasis on developments in the IRS's Off-Shore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative/Program.

http://www.irsmedic.com/blog/

Jun 18
FBAR Demat Account

FBAR Demat Account

Do you need to file an FBAR for a Dematerialized (demat) Account? Because there is not quite a US domestic analogue, there is confusion over whether or not a ‘demat account’ needs to be reported on a report of foreign…
Jun 13
Partial Payment Installment Agreement Requirement

Partial Payment Installment Agreement Requirement

IRS promises more review of Partial Payment Installment Agreement Requirements Internal Audit reveals IRS not following procedure on follow up; agency vows to improve There is no doubt the an IRS partial payment installment agreement (PPIA)…
Jun 10
June 2013 FBAR update

June 2013 FBAR update

Offshore Bank Expert Attorney Anthony Parent Creates New Video about the June 2013 FBAR Update The Helpful Video, which is Posted on YouTube, Explains What the Latest FBAR Update Means for Taxpayers Anthony Parent, the founder of IRS Medic at…

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CT Judicial Law Libraries' NewsLog

Covers recent legal developments, legal practice tools, and law library resources in Connecticut.

http://ersa.jud.ct.gov/lawlibnews/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx

Jun 18
Privacy Rights in Connecticut

Privacy Rights in Connecticut

Category: FYI;Did You Know? Body: The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut has posted to its website the 2013 edition of Privacy Rights in Connecticut. It is a 130-page guide based on a 2003 publication from the ACLU of…
Jun 17
Administrative Appeal Appellate Court Opinion - 6/17/2013

Administrative Appeal Appellate Court Opinion - 6/17/2013

Category: Administrative Appeals Opinions Body: AC34861 - F.M. v. Commissioner of Children & Families (Child abuse and neglect; appeal from decision to place plaintiff’s name on child abuse and neglect central registry; "The…
Jun 17
2013 Major Public Act

2013 Major Public Act

Category: FYI;New Legislation Body: The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) has made available the following publication: Major Public Acts (PDF - 23 pages)These summaries are intended to describe briefly the most…

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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

Jun 18
Black Swans and Trojan Horses: Why That Internship Program May Not Be Legal

Black Swans and Trojan Horses: Why That Internship Program May Not Be Legal

Daniel SchwartzLast week, a federal judge in New York ruled that unpaid interns on the movie “Black Swan” should have been paid for their work, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). You can download the decision in Glatt v.…
Jun 17
CBA Annual Meeting: Resources on Social Media & Employment Law

CBA Annual Meeting: Resources on Social Media & Employment Law

Daniel SchwartzThis afternoon, I’ll be speaking to the Connecticut Bar Association’s Annual Meeting on a topic that is familiar to blog readers: The Intersection of Employment Law and Social Media. If you’re attending,…
Jun 12
Employee Who Changed Word Secretly in Severance Agreement Allowed to Proceed With Discrimination Claim

Employee Who Changed Word Secretly in Severance Agreement Allowed to Proceed With Discrimination Claim

Daniel SchwartzThe situation is a common one. Employer terminates the employment of an employee. Employer provides a severance agreement with its signature already affixed. Employee signs it and returns the agreement to the…

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Stop Collector Blog

Covers debt collection, debt collector harassment, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Sergei Lemberg.

http://www.stopcollector.com/blog/

Jun 18
Helping a Client with Performant Recovery

Helping a Client with Performant Recovery

On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, against Performant Recovery. Our client alleges that Performant Recovery began to call her home phone in…
Jun 17
NRG Assets: From Our Case File

NRG Assets: From Our Case File

On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, against NRG Assets. Our client alleges that NRG Assets began to make phone calls to both her home telephone and…
Jun 14
Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance

Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance

The publicly traded Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ: ECPG) finalized its acquisition of the publicly traded Asset Acceptance Capital Corp (NASDAQ: AACC). This represents a merger of two giant debt buyers. According to an Encore Capital Group…

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A Connecticut Law Blog

Thoughts on Connecticut Law with a Side of Baseball. By Ryan McKeen.

http://aconnecticutlawblog.com

Jun 16
On the (Maybe) Eve of the Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision: Love and Marriage and Prenup

On the (Maybe) Eve of the Supreme Court’s DOMA Decision: Love and Marriage and Prenup

I (Meghan) find myself, on what could be the eve of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor (the case which will likely determine the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act…
Jun 13
Meghan’s Interview in “Gay Business and Marketing”

Meghan’s Interview in “Gay Business and Marketing”

Jenn T. Grace from Gay Business and Marketing and the author of But You Don’t Look Gay put together a series of thirty interviews with LGBT business leaders. (LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual…
May 7
Freed McKeen “Race To Fill The Pantry”

Freed McKeen “Race To Fill The Pantry”

“50 million people in the U.S.-one in four children-don’t know where their next meal is coming from, despite our having the means to provide nutritious, affordable food for all Americans.” – A Place At The Table Freed…

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Connecticut Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Connecticut personal injury and medical malpractice laws, cases and news. By Paul Levin.

http://www.connecticutinjuryattorney-blog.com/

Jun 14
AAA Study Finds Voice Text Messaging Almost as Dangerous as Real Thing

AAA Study Finds Voice Text Messaging Almost as Dangerous as Real Thing

A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that using voice-based text messaging services, which are increasingly being introduced into new vehicles, is almost as dangerous as conventional texting and more distracting…
Apr 25
Businessman Who Sold Chemicals to Iraqi Regime Ordered to Pay Civil Damages for Chemical Weapon Injurie

Businessman Who Sold Chemicals to Iraqi Regime Ordered to Pay Civil Damages for Chemical Weapon Injurie

A Dutch court ordered a former businessman to pay approximately $520,000 in civil damages to victims of chemical weapons attacks in Iraq. The businessman, Frans van Anraat, is currently serving a prison sentence for his involvement in war…
Apr 23
Construction Accident Causes Death of Connecticut Worker

Construction Accident Causes Death of Connecticut Worker

An accident involving two portable trailers resulted in the death of a Connecticut man on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at a construction site in Northampton, Massachusetts. Multiple government agencies are investigating the accident, including…

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Law School Academic Support Blog

By Rebecca Flanagan and Assistant Dean Amy Jarmon.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/academic_support/

Jun 13
Getting the Most Out of Conference

Getting the Most Out of Conference

I would like to start with a wonderful experience I just had, that is, attending the AASE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. As I was coming home on the plane, I got to thinking about the importance of being ASPish...
Jun 12
Director of Academic Support at Whittier

Director of Academic Support at Whittier

Job Title: Director of Academic Support Whittier Law School seeks experienced candidates to direct our Academic Support Program ("ASP") and work with our ASP and Bar Preparation professionals as part of a team dedicated to student…
Jun 10
Physician, Heal Thyself: Taking My Own Advice

Physician, Heal Thyself: Taking My Own Advice

It’s summer now. All of the exams are scored, grades assigned. It’s time for a little reflection…. It occurred to me at the recent inaugural AASE conference (which was great, by the way!) that this last year was really busy...

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Pension Risk Matters

Focuses on pension financial risk issues from a governance and fiduciary perspective. Published by Susan M. Mangiero.

http://www.pensionriskmatters.com/

Jun 8
Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund Due Diligence for Pension Fund

Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund Due Diligence for Pension Fund

If you missed the Strafford CLE event on June 5, 2013 entitled "ERISA Pension Plans in 2013: Due Diligence for Hedge and Private Equity Funds: Avoiding the Pitfalls with Alternative Investments for Institutional Investors and Fund Managers,"…
Jun 2
Pension Risk Management For The CFO

Pension Risk Management For The CFO

As many of you know, I have been beating the drum for a long time about the importance of effective and comprehensive pension risk management. As this issue increasingly makes its way into the C-suite, programs that are specifically…
May 19
The Importance of Clear Communication

The Importance of Clear Communication

A funny thing happened the other day while having a snack in a Paris bakery. I am here for a few days, tagging along with my husband who is teaching for a month. Shortly after we sat down, a Japanese family arrived, went to the counter…

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The Connecticut Elder Law Blog

News, stories, thoughts and insight on elder law in Connecticut. By Michael J. Keenan.

http://ctelderlawblog.typepad.com/the_connecticut_elder_law/

May 20
It's now tougher to deduct medical…

It's now tougher to deduct medical expenses for income tax purposes. Formerly, medical expenses that exceeded 7.5% of your adjusted gross income could be used as an income tax deduction. The new threshold, as of January 1st, is 10%.
May 16
According to a U.S. District Court, a…

According to a U.S. District Court, a promissory note that complies with federal law and received in exchange for other property is NOT a resource or a trust-like device and does NOT subject a Medicaid applicant to a transfer penalty....
Apr 4
How to Include "Scary" Kids in your Estate Planning

How to Include "Scary" Kids in your Estate Planning

It's unfortunate, but clients who meet with me to do their estate planning will sometimes mention that one or more of their children is "scary" for one reason or another. And although the clients want to leave something to that...

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Course and Scope

Covers workers's compensation in Connecticut. By James Aspell.

http://aspelllaw.blogspot.com/

May 3
Scarring Awards in the Current Worker's Comp Landscape

Scarring Awards in the Current Worker's Comp Landscape

In a few certain, specific situations, an injured worker in Connecticut can still be awarded a monetary allowance for scarring or disfigurement. Notably, a scar on the face still qualifies for compensation. The value of the scarring award is…
Dec 20
Workers Comp Myths and facts from our freinds at LexisNexi

Workers Comp Myths and facts from our freinds at LexisNexi

10 Myths and Facts About Workers' Compensation Posted by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Community Staff The LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation Law Community and the award-winning blog Work Comp Roundup have teamed up to present some common…
Jul 20
Staffing

Staffing

My opinion has always been that the best law firms are so because of the people, and for that reason I have always been blessed to be supported by some of the most wonderfuly talented people available. I hire my paralegals with an eye not…

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Yale Law Library - Foreign and…

Yale Law Library - Foreign and International Blog

Covers international law, agreements and legal research resources.

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/foreign/default.aspx

May 3
Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

The search for accountability for the genocide of the Bosnian Muslims in July 1995 has gone beyond the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In 2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina brought a case to the…
Apr 19
Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right

Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right

This year’s Bernstein Symposium, Beyond Kiobel: Human Rights and Corporate Liability in the 21st Century, held last week, explored how the legal framework of international human rights law has evolved to make possible holding…
Apr 4
Comparing Human Rights System

Comparing Human Rights System

In addition to the United Nations' overarching human rights regime, Europe, Africa, and the Americas each have regional human rights systems. They share similarities and also have significant differences and histories. Below is a…

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Connecticut Education Law Blog

Covers educational law topcis, including constitutional issues, labor and employment and special education. By Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.

http://www.connecticuteducationlawblog.com/

May 1
Gun Bill Includes Many New Requirements For School Board

Gun Bill Includes Many New Requirements For School Board

While the other aspects of Connecticut’s new gun control law have received more notoriety, the new law included a number of provisions intended to improve school safety and security including the following: Requires each school to…
Mar 14
Termination of Superintendent

Termination of Superintendent

In what is one of, if not the first decision of its type in Connecticut, an independent hearing officer has ruled that the Groton Board of Education had grounds to terminate Paul Kadri its Superintendent of Schools. As in most…
Feb 4
We Are All Newtown

We Are All Newtown

Some of you may have noticed that this blog has gone somewhat silent in the last couple of months. It’s not that there haven’t been developments in education law worthy of comment. But business as usual has been…

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Yale Law Library - Rare Books Blog

Covers historical and rare law books.

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/rarebooks/default.aspx

Apr 26
Rare books and manuscripts join the eYLS Repository!

Rare books and manuscripts join the eYLS Repository!

The Rare Book Collection is excited to announce that it now has its own section in the Lillian Goldman Law Library's eYLS Repository. Titled Yale Law Special Collections, it contains digitized rare books and manuscripts from the Rare Book…
Apr 4
Exhibit talk at the Litchfield Historical Society

Exhibit talk at the Litchfield Historical Society

Michael von der Linn, lead curator of our current exhibit, "From Litchfield to Yale: Law Schools in Connecticut, 1782–1843," will be speaking about the exhibit on April 19 at the Litchfield Historical Society in Litchfield, Connecticut.…
Apr 4
Exhibit talk now online: "Law Schools in Connecticut, 1782-1843"

Exhibit talk now online: "Law Schools in Connecticut, 1782-1843"

Michael von der Linn's March 27 talk, "From Litchfield to Yale: Footnotes to the Exhibit," is now available online in the Lillian Goldman Law Library's Vimeo channel. Von der Linn, Manager of the Antiquarian Book Department at The Lawbook…

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Yale Law Library - News and Events

Covers library acquisitions, book talks, and administrative news.

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/librarynews/default.aspx

Apr 23
Reference desk closing early Tuesday 4/23/2013

Reference desk closing early Tuesday 4/23/2013

Apologies for the inconvenience, but the reference desk will be closing early today, Tuesday 4/23/2013 and no reference services will be available.Remember you can always set up an appointment to meet with a reference librarian…
Apr 22
Book Talk - The Death of Corporate Reputation: How Integrity Has Been Destroyed on Wall Street

Book Talk - The Death of Corporate Reputation: How Integrity Has Been Destroyed on Wall Street

Event location: Yale Book Store Event time: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meet the…
Apr 18
Faculty Publications - The Regulator Effect in Financial Regulation

Faculty Publications - The Regulator Effect in Financial Regulation

In his recent article in the Cornell Law Review Professor Jonathan Macey examines the process of "regulation by assimilation", arguing that assimilation is common in the financial world and has negative, unanticipated…

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Erga Omnes

Universal jurisdiction, through the prism of politics and human rights. By Professor Sonia Cardenas.

http://ergaomnesnet.wordpress.com/

Mar 22
Gendering Jurisdiction

Gendering Jurisdiction

Labeling a person according to her gender highlights difference—really, ongoing hierarchies of power. Two recent incidents, both referencing sub-Saharan Africa, insert ‘women’ (as social category) into the world of…
Mar 3
In London and Kathmandu, Progress without Illusion

In London and Kathmandu, Progress without Illusion

If two wrongs don’t make a right, one right isn’t always enough. The UK’s recent use of universal jurisdiction against a Nepali colonel, for torture committed during his country’s civil war in 2005, has…
Jan 3
Insecure Safe Haven

Insecure Safe Haven

Last month, Amnesty International issued the latest set of reports as part of its “No Safe Haven” series on universal jurisdiction. The human rights organization began the multi-year project in 2008, with the goal of…

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The Nutmeg Lawyer

Discusses the Trials & Tribulations of Law Practice. By Adrian Baron.

http://www.nutmeglawyer.com/

Feb 5
The Sandy Hook Conspiracy

The Sandy Hook Conspiracy

My two cents. Since the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook, I have noticed an increase in people creating Facebook conspiracy pages. Dubbed "truthers", many people have called into question whether this horrific event even occurred.…
Jan 25
New Britain Law Firm Celebrates 73rd Anniversary

New Britain Law Firm Celebrates 73rd Anniversary

I am pleased to announce that the Connecticut law firm of Podorowsky, Thompson & Baron is celebrating its 73rd anniversary this week. I was reminded of this fact when I ran into a local bank teller. (I may have shared this story…
Jan 23
Vernon Woman Punches Iron Jawed Baby

Vernon Woman Punches Iron Jawed Baby

Connecticut's Channel 3 Eye Witness News reports that a Vernon woman involved in an altercation with another woman wound up punching a baby. Yes, a baby. As one facebook poster put it, sounds like something out of a Will Ferrell…

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Attorney O's Midnight Musings:…

Attorney O's Midnight Musings: Connecticut Law

Covers Connecticut divorce, criminal and probate law. By Irene C. Olszewski.

http://ireneolszewski.com/ctlawblog

Jan 24
Why Lawyers Choose Specific Practice Area

Why Lawyers Choose Specific Practice Area

I receive numerous calls every day from people with legal issues who are looking for a lawyer to advise them and possibly represent them in court. There’s nothing unusual about that. This is a law office, after…
Jan 23
3 Divorce Options in Connecticut

3 Divorce Options in Connecticut

If you are seeking divorce in the State of Connecticut, you have 3 options available to you: litigation, collaborative divorce or mediation. These are the procedures by which your divorce will be filed with the Superior Court and…
Jan 21
President Barack Obama’s 2013 Inaugural Addre

President Barack Obama’s 2013 Inaugural Addre

Barack Obama was sworn in today for his second term as President of the United States. For those who missed his inaugural address, here’s the video. The full text follows. THE PRESIDENT: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief…

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Connecticut Lesbian and Gay Law

Covers gay marriage, civil unions, and step-parent and co-parent adoptions. By Irene C. Olszewski.

http://ctlgbtlaw.wordpress.com

Jan 24
Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate

Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate

Yesterday, a Colorado Senate committee voted 3-2 to pass Senate Bill 11, which would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in that state. The bill was opposed by Republicans in that vote. The bill will now be heard by…
Jan 23
Connecticut Legislature Confirms First Openly Gay Supreme Court Justice

Connecticut Legislature Confirms First Openly Gay Supreme Court Justice

Earlier today, the Connecticut General Assembly confirmed Andrew J. McDonald, a Democratic state senator, as the first openly gay justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. The Senate voted 30-3 to confirm McDonald while the House voted…
Jan 21
Obama Speaks of Gay RIghts in Inaugural Addre

Obama Speaks of Gay RIghts in Inaugural Addre

In what will surely become an historic inaugural address, President Barack Obama made two strong mentions of gay rights. According to Politico, Obama “became the first president to use the word “gay” in an inaugural…

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CT Personal Injury, Medical…

CT Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Accident Lawyers

Discusses motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, child injury, medical malpractice, venue, insurance claims, and negligence. By Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP.

http://hcwlaw.com/blog.html

Dec 4
Connecticut Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

Connecticut Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

Under construction.
Nov 27
Fatal North Haven, CT Accident Leaves Male Driver Dead and Female Passenger Seriously Injured

Fatal North Haven, CT Accident Leaves Male Driver Dead and Female Passenger Seriously Injured

A crash happened in North Haven around 10 p.m. on the southbound side of the Interstate Highway 91 on Sunday night. The driver, 24-year-old David Cooley, of North Haven, was killed. His passenger, Paige Camera, 24, of Meriden, is in critical…
Nov 26
Woman Charged with DUI in Ledyard, CT Crash from September

Woman Charged with DUI in Ledyard, CT Crash from September

Back on Sept. 30 accident on Route 117 in Ledyard led to two women each having to be extricated from their vehicles with the “jaws of life”. The 2:30 am accident was very severe. Jennifer A. Macomber, 32, of 890 Colonel Ledyard Highway,…

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Social Security Disability Claims…

Social Security Disability Claims Help

Provides social security information for claimants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. By Insler & Herman, LLP and Turley Redmond Rosasco & Rosasco, LLP.

http://www.newyorksocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/

Nov 26
Treating Physican Opinion and the ALJ's Duty to Develop the Record - Funk v. Astrue

Treating Physican Opinion and the ALJ's Duty to Develop the Record - Funk v. Astrue

In Social Security Disability cases, a treating physician should be the claimant's best friend. Because a person's treating physician has had the opportunity to examine the person over an extended period of time, the physician's opinion is…
Nov 24
Court Again Reminds the ALJ to do His Job Completely - Ashley v. Astrue

Court Again Reminds the ALJ to do His Job Completely - Ashley v. Astrue

In Ashley v. Astrue, the District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas explains that a person who suffers from COPD may be able to obtain Social Security Disability benefits by showing that he or she meets the Social Security…
Nov 20
New York Social Security Disability Claimant Shows How Not to Handle an Appeal - Boger v. Astrue

New York Social Security Disability Claimant Shows How Not to Handle an Appeal - Boger v. Astrue

A person whose Social Security Disability benefits claim is denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA) may eventually seek redress from a federal court by filing an appeal. As the District Court for the Northern District of New York…

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The Yale Law Journal Online

From Yale Law School.

http://www.yalelawjournal.org/the-yale-law-journal-pocket-part/

Nov 11
Lawrence Meets Libel: Squaring Constitutional Norms with Sexual-Orientation Defamation

Lawrence Meets Libel: Squaring Constitutional Norms with Sexual-Orientation Defamation

Introduction Yonaty v. Mincolla1 may have been the most anachronistic judicial ruling of 2011.
Oct 16
Losers’ Rule

Losers’ Rule

Introduction Each year, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts holds an extraordinary panel. All active judges are present to answer questions from the bar. A lawyer’s question one year was particularly…
Oct 1
How (Not) To Bring an Affirmative-Action Challenge

How (Not) To Bring an Affirmative-Action Challenge

A little-known fact about the biggest Supreme Court case of the Term is that it is botched beyond repair. This Essay describes a series of grave defects in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, the potentially momentous affirmative-action…

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Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates,…

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, probate and elder law.

http://www.preserveyourestate.net/blog/

Oct 29
The World’s Well Heeled Pet

The World’s Well Heeled Pet

There are some good and bad things about human nature, but without question one of the best ones is the relationship that we have with our pets. Though people sometimes own exotic pets, dogs and cats are the most common four-legged family…
Oct 26
Uncertainty Fuels Procrastination

Uncertainty Fuels Procrastination

It is no secret that a lot of people procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. The last thing that the procrastinators need is yet another reason to put things off, but in fact the uncertainty surrounding the estate tax parameters at…
Oct 24
Your 401(k) After A Layoff

Your 401(k) After A Layoff

Far too many people are not properly prepared for retirement from a financial perspective, and many find that they are not in a position to retire when they reach their full retirement age as defined by the Social Security Administration. To…

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A Public Defender

Covers federal and Connecticut criminal laws, constitutional rights, euthanasian, abortion, Megan's Law and the death penalty.

http://publicdefender.typepad.com/public_defender_blog/

Oct 24
A ray of sunlight in East Haven

A ray of sunlight in East Haven

the land of steady racism
Oct 24
The Right to Counsel of Choice

The Right to Counsel of Choice

Connecticut adopted the public defender system in 1917. Public Acts 1917, c. 225. Under this act, the judges of the Superior Court annually appointed a member of the bar who had practiced at least five years to represent persons accused of…
Oct 19
The torture of isolation

The torture of isolation

The more one is utterly alone, the more the mind comes to reflect the cell; it becomes blank static… Solitary confinement is not some sort of cathartic horror of blazing nerves and searing skin and heads smashing blindly into walls and…

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Osterberg's Blog

Thoughts on intellectual property and federal court business litigation. By Eric Osterberg.

http://www.osterbergllc.com/blog/

Oct 8
Do patent and copyright law restrict competition and creativity excessively? Posner

Do patent and copyright law restrict competition and creativity excessively? Posner

I am concerned that both patent and copyright protection, though particularly the former, may be excessive. via www.becker-posner-blog.com I disagree with the author regarding fair use. The problem he posits is better addressed by the…
Sep 28
Three Things You Should Have in Your NDA, But May Not

Three Things You Should Have in Your NDA, But May Not

1. A requirement that the party receiving confidential information identify all personnel who are given access to the information, make them aware of the NDA and insure that they are bound by it. Identification is particularly important, in…
Sep 5
The Latest From the Federal Circuit on Injunctions, Sunset Royalties, and Future Royalty Rate

The Latest From the Federal Circuit on Injunctions, Sunset Royalties, and Future Royalty Rate

Even if you win your patent infringement case, you still may not get an injunction prohibiting ongoing infringement. In a case decided last month by the Federal Circuit, ActiveVideo v.

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Norwalk Divorce and Personal…

Norwalk Divorce and Personal Injury Blog

Covers Connecticut family law. By Chalumeau Law Group, LLC.

http://www.chalumeaulawgroup.com/blog/

Sep 18
Three Signs Divorce Mediation Is Not For You

Three Signs Divorce Mediation Is Not For You

Divorce Mediation is not a one size fits all solution to every divorce. Litigants often approach mediation not as a true alternative to litigation, but a prerequisite to traditional litigation.
May 9
Connecticut Uncontested Divorce Documents Checklist

Connecticut Uncontested Divorce Documents Checklist

In Connecticut, once you and your spouse have reached an agreement that provides for the allocation of your assets, distribution of your debts, and for the custody and support of your child(ren), you may request that the court schedule an…
Apr 20
Divorce in Connecticut: The Case Management Date

Divorce in Connecticut: The Case Management Date

If you are in the process of filing, or have just been served with a divorce complaint in Connecticut, you may find yourself inundated with documents which contain language that might as well be written in a foreign language. However, it is…

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Action Advocacy Law Firm Blog

Covers bankruptcy in Connecticut.

http://www.actionadvocacy.com/blog/

Sep 12
Why Chapter 13 over Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Why Chapter 13 over Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Having spent many years as a bankruptcy lawyer in CT, I’ve found that a lot of my clients who have come into my office have at one point or another felt a sensation of being overwhelmed by their debts and cannot believe that they’ll…
Aug 15
How To Stop Creditor Phone Calls Before You File For Bankruptcy

How To Stop Creditor Phone Calls Before You File For Bankruptcy

After working with clients as a bankruptcy lawyer in Connecticut for over 30 years now, I have heard a good number of horror stories from clients being harassed by their creditors. It’s a little known fact by most people that you can put a…
Jul 1
Why Use an Experienced Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney

Why Use an Experienced Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney

Once you have decided to file for Bankruptcy, you will understand that it is no easy process. Even after reading a lot about it, you could be unsure of which type of Bankruptcy you should file. Sometimes it’s hard to decide whether you…

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Secondary Insurance Market Blog

Provides news and commentary on the legal developments in the secondary insurance market, with an emphasis on the secondary market's impact upon the insurance industry. By Katherine Scanlon and Peter Vodola.

http://www.secondaryinsurancemarketblog.com/weblog/

Aug 28
Discovery Dispute Sheds Light On Life Settlements Busine

Discovery Dispute Sheds Light On Life Settlements Busine

A recent decision from the federal court for the District of Nevada reveals not only the nature of a dispute about a life settlements business, but also some interesting aspects of that business. The case is Turnbow v. Life Partners, Inc.,…
Aug 27
Court Discovers That Not All Prior Transfer Attempts Were Disclosed, Rejects Structured Settlement Factoring Deal

Court Discovers That Not All Prior Transfer Attempts Were Disclosed, Rejects Structured Settlement Factoring Deal

The New York Structured Settlement Protection Act requires that a factoring company's petition for court approval include "a statement setting forth whether there have been any previous transfers or applications for transfer of the structured…
Aug 25
How Many State Structured Settlement Protection Acts Define The Term 'Best Interest'? None - But Some Provide Guideline

How Many State Structured Settlement Protection Acts Define The Term 'Best Interest'? None - But Some Provide Guideline

There are forty-eight structured settlement protection acts (SSPAs), each of which provide that sales and other transfers of structured settlement payment rights are not legally effective unless and until they are approved by a court and…

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Hastings. Cohan and Walsh, LLP Law…

Hastings. Cohan and Walsh, LLP Law Blog

Covers personal injury, tort, medical malpractice and criminal law.

http://hcwlaw.com/blog.html/

May 18
Bridgeport Slip and Fall Jury Charges: Municipal Sidewalk Defect

Bridgeport Slip and Fall Jury Charges: Municipal Sidewalk Defect

When you are seriously injured falling on a defective municipal/city sidewalk in Bridgeport, Connecticut you have so many questions. Do you speak to the insurance company of the city? How do you investigate the accident? Who will…
May 14
Lead Paint Poisoning

Lead Paint Poisoning

Despite the known dangers associated with lead paint, many children still suffer from lead paint poisoning every year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that approximately 310,000 children have elevated…
May 12
A Generous Tip or Forfeited Drug Money? An Interesting Legal Case With An Unexpected Turn of Event

A Generous Tip or Forfeited Drug Money? An Interesting Legal Case With An Unexpected Turn of Event

An old adage among attorneys states: Widows and orphans make for bad law. In other words, judges and juries will sometimes bend, twist or torture the law so that seemingly needy plaintiffs obtain relief from the law when other less ……

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Connecticut Trademark Lawyer Blog

Covers trademark infringement and registration. By James Hastings.

http://www.connecticuttrademarklawyerblog.com/

Apr 24
U.S. Trademark Law Basic

U.S. Trademark Law Basic

If you are a company seeking a U.S. trademark registration for its business name, there are strict rules that must be followed. These rules are made available to the public at the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.
Apr 21
What is Trademark Infringement?

What is Trademark Infringement?

Trademark law provide companies with important exclusive ownership rights to use their trademark on goods and services to the exclusion of other parties. If a competitor begins to use an identical or similar trademark for the same or related…
Mar 26
Trademark Application Basic

Trademark Application Basic

For Connecticut companies, filing a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is the first step in protecting a company's valuable Connecticut trademarks and brand names.

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Connecticut Child Injury Lawyer…

Connecticut Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates on child safety and injuries to minors and children in Connecticut. Published By Vishno Law Firm.

http://www.connecticutchildinjurylawyerblog.com/

Dec 2
Fairfield Connecticut Board of Ed Incoproates Sexual Harassment into Anti-Bullying Poliicy

Fairfield Connecticut Board of Ed Incoproates Sexual Harassment into Anti-Bullying Poliicy

If you are a bully, and are in school in Fairfield, Connecticut, watch out! Your actions will not be tolerated under a more comprehensive Anti-Bullying policy, which now includes "Sexual Harassment" in its list of prohibited acts.
Oct 2
West Haven Connecticut Child Bitten & Killed by Dog

West Haven Connecticut Child Bitten & Killed by Dog

When a dog bites, it hurts, even if it only leaves a scrape. When more than one dog bites an infant or a child, the consequences can include Serious Personal Injuries and can even be fatal.
Dec 31
Seymour Connecticut Child Seriously Injured by Pellet Gun

Seymour Connecticut Child Seriously Injured by Pellet Gun

A Seymour, Connecticut child was injured when a pellet gun was accidentally discharged in his friend's bedroom, according to a Connecticut Post article this morning (see December 21, 2010 P.1 headline). The 13 year old suffered a serious…

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Foreign Collection Development…

Foreign Collection Development Blog (FCIL-SIS)

Discusses new titles and current issues in collection development for law librarians who collect foreign and international law at their institutions.

http://foreignlawcollections.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
Google Scholar Citations Open To All - Google Scholar Blog

Google Scholar Citations Open To All - Google Scholar Blog

Google Scholar Citation
May 5
The Role of Information Specialists in the Aftermath of Military Conflict

The Role of Information Specialists in the Aftermath of Military Conflict

This week, the New York Times reported the death of Ernesto Sábato, renowned novelist and head of the commission that investigated the crimes committed by Argentina's military dictatorship during the "Dirty War" from 1976 to 1983. Ernesto…
Sep 22
Autumn...and International Law...in New York (City) with apologies to Vernon Duke and Jo Stafford

Autumn...and International Law...in New York (City) with apologies to Vernon Duke and Jo Stafford

Weather-wise, October is a great time to visit New York City, and you beat the crowded November and December holiday season.If your plans are bringing you here October 21-23 this year, anchor your vacation with a little continuing…

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Jason the Content Librarian

Covers technology, libraries, and the Internet. By Jason Eiseman.

http://www.jasoneiseman.com/blog

Feb 23
E-Book Lending Program from Internet Archive & Partner Librarie

E-Book Lending Program from Internet Archive & Partner Librarie

ReadWriteWeb is reporting that “Internet Archive Partners With 150 Libraries to Launch an E-Book Lending Program.”
Feb 17
Video: Watson and Law Librarian

Video: Watson and Law Librarian

Following up on my post yesterday, I have been thinking for awhile about adding more video to this blog. The problem is getting the motivation during busy work times to create the content can be difficult. However, I think I’ve come up with…
Feb 16
I, for one, welcome our new robot overlord

I, for one, welcome our new robot overlord

Everyone is busy imagining why the IBM computer Watson is so important to their own industry. Robert C. Weber writes in the National Law Journal about how great it will be when computers like Watson can perform legal research on their own.

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Yale Law Library - Reference Blog

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/reference/default.aspx

Dec 10
The Two Faces of American Freedom

The Two Faces of American Freedom

There is a new video available at the law library, a discussion with Aziz Rana '06 on his new book, " The Two Faces of American Freedom," with commentary by Professor Bruce Ackerman. The video is available here, and the book is available at…
Dec 8
US Code adds a new Title!!!

US Code adds a new Title!!!

Coming soon: Title 51 Space Law! More here.
Nov 30
Yale Finding Aids now in Connecticut Archives Online

Yale Finding Aids now in Connecticut Archives Online

Finding aids from Yale's special collections repositories are now discoverable through Connecticut Archives Online (CAO, ). CAO is a union index of finding aids from repositories across Connecticut, developed and hosted by Western…

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