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OFAC SDN Sanctions Removal Lawyers

OFAC SDN Sanctions Removal Lawyers

Covers the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and its Specially Designated Nationals list. By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://ofac-sdn-list-removal.com/
Rank this Week: 171

Inside Privacy

Inside Privacy

Covers global privacy and data security. By Covington & Burling LLP.

http://www.insideprivacy.com
  • May 24

    Department of Transportation Meeting Focuses on Data Privacy in Air Travel

    Department of Transportation Meeting Focuses on Data Privacy in Air Travel
    Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection (“ACACP”) held a meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss data privacy and security issues relevant to the aviation…
  • May 24

    FTC Announces Information about Upcoming Mobile Security Forum

    FTC Announces Information about Upcoming Mobile Security Forum
    Today, the Federal Trade Commission released the agenda and panelists for the public forum it is holding on mobile security, Mobile Security: Potential Threats and Solutions, on June 4, 2013.  The forum will bring together…
  • May 21

    FTC Official Highlights FCRA Enforcement as a High Priority

    FTC Official Highlights FCRA Enforcement as a High Priority
    Earlier this month, Maneesha Mithal, Associate Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and…
Rank this Week: 175

The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

The National Law Journal's blog covering law, lobbying, politics, crime, courts, business, and culture in the nation's capital and beyond.

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/
  • Nov 29

    Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill

    Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill
    The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward Thursday to update a privacy law that would require law enforcement and regulatory agencies to obtain search warrants before getting content of emails and other electronic communications. But the…
  • Nov 29

    Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele

    Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele
    D.C.-area lawyers, law firm staff and their families will be clearing out their clothes closets tonight. Gifts for the Homeless, the lawyer-led nonprofit that uses all donated money to help the homeless, is holding its annual clothing…
  • Nov 29

    Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee

    Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee
    Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has been elected to serve as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee when the 113th Congress convenes in January, putting him in the center of issues like antitrust, immigration reform and Department of…
Rank this Week: 214

False Claims Counsel

False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress
Rank this Week: 264

Washington D.C. Employment Law…

Washington D.C. Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment law developments in Washington, D.C. By Littler.

http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com
  • May 23

    House Subcommittee Questions Recent EEOC Activitie

    House Subcommittee Questions Recent EEOC Activitie
    During a House Subcommittee hearing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Jacqueline Berrien responded to questions about recent agency enforcement and regulatory initiatives. Among other topics, Berrien touched on an…
  • May 22

    Senate Panel Advances NLRB Nominee

    Senate Panel Advances NLRB Nominee
    On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted to send the nominations of Mark Gaston Pearce (D), Sharon Block (D), Richard Griffin (D), Harry I. Johnson, III (R) and Philip A. Miscimarra (R) to the…
  • May 21

    Supreme Court to Decide Which Employees Are Covered by Whistleblower Law

    Supreme Court to Decide Which Employees Are Covered by Whistleblower Law
    On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider the scope of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) whistleblower protections. Specifically, in Lawson v. FMR LLC, the Court will decide whether an employee of a privately held contractor or…
Rank this Week: 290

Endangered Species Law & Policy

Endangered Species Law & Policy

Covers listing decisions, critical habitats and endangered species litigation. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/
  • May 22

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Magazine Mountain Shagreen

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Magazine Mountain Shagreen
    On May 15, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) removed (pdf) the Magazine Mountain shagreen (Inflectarius magazinensis) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The Service determined that the threats to the…
  • May 21

    House Republicans Form Endangered Species Act Working Group

    House Republicans Form Endangered Species Act Working Group
    House Republicans recently announced the creation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Working Group, which will be led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) and Western Caucus Co-Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). …
  • May 16

    Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

    Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife
    The State of Idaho enacted a law (pdf) this spring asserting that the State has “primacy over the management of fish and wildlife.” The law was introduced as Senate Bill 1061 and signed into law by Governor Butch Otter on March…
Rank this Week: 343

Employment Update

Employment Update

Covers current issues in employment, labor and benefits law. By Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt.

http://employmentupdate.schwabeblog.com/
  • May 23

    Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

    Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎
    By Brian Keeley, Stephanie Berntsen, Farron Curry, Attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation that prohibits employers from asking or requiring employees or job applicants to provide…
  • Mar 20

    Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

    Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate
    By Leora Coleman-Fire, Attorney The City of Portland joined Seattle, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and the State of Connecticut when the Portland City Council unanimously passed a paid sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013. The ordinance…
  • Mar 8

    Employers Required to Use New Form I-9‎

    Employers Required to Use New Form I-9‎
    By Bradley Maier, Attorney On March 8, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (”USCIS”) announced that a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is now available for use (Rev. 03/08/13, expiration date…
Rank this Week: 410

Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog

Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog

Published by Nationally Focused Mesothelioma Attorneys. Ferraro Law Firm

http://www.mesotheliomalawyer-blog.com/
  • May 3

    Bill Would Enhance Worker Protections From Asbestos, Other Hazard

    Bill Would Enhance Worker Protections From Asbestos, Other Hazard
    The primary reason so many people in this country have been terminally sickened by exposure to asbestos is that employers and manufacturers failed in their obligation to warn workers of the dangers and to take all precautionary measures to…
  • Mar 11

    $35 Million New York Mesothelioma Verdict For HVAC Worker

    $35 Million New York Mesothelioma Verdict For HVAC Worker
    A New York jury decided in favor of a heating, vent and air conditioning worker who had sued industrial manufacturer Crane Co. for his repeated and prolonged exposure to asbestos, eventually leading to a diagnosis of mesothelioma. Handing…
  • Mar 4

    Mesothelioma Patients vs. Insurance Companies - Fighting for the True Victim

    Mesothelioma Patients vs. Insurance Companies - Fighting for the True Victim
    A rare form of aggressive, terminal cancer sweeps across the industrialized world over the course of several decades, caused by exposure to asbestos produced by businesses that know the risks, yet continue to use it anyway. Those who are…
Rank this Week: 424

Employee Benefits Law Report

Employee Benefits Law Report

Covers legal developments and trends affecting employee benefits. By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

http://www.employeebenefitslawreport.com
  • May 20

    Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadline

    Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadline
    The Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) makes sweeping changes to the current health insurance landscape. Though some of these changes are already in force, the most significant provisions of the ACA become effective on January 1,…
  • May 13

    Sutardja Decision Shows Employers How to Preserve Stock Option Flexibility In a 409A World

    Sutardja Decision Shows Employers How to Preserve Stock Option Flexibility In a 409A World
    Many commentators were surprised by the recent federal court of claims decision to deny summary judgment in Sutardja v United States. Sutardja, which currently is headed for trial, involves the IRS assessing a public company executive with…
  • May 6

    Summer is Coming, But Don’t Forget About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule

    Summer is Coming, But Don’t Forget About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
    Summer is right around the corner, so you are probably thinking about cookouts, pool parties, and vacations. HIPAA is probably the furthest thing from your mind (if not, you probably wish it was). However, before you book those beach…
Rank this Week: 548

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • May 24

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)
    As we here at Suits by Suits get ready for a rare (but welcome!) three-day weekend, you might want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the week in disputes between executives and their employers.  We'd say crack open a cold one for us as…
  • May 23

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day
    While we’re a blog about disputes between executives and companies, we can’t overlook those significant days when those companies and executives pause for a national holiday.  Through our first year, we’ve looked at how…
  • May 21

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case
    Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Jackie Hosang Lawson and Jonathan Zang, two former Fidelity employees who seek to reverse the dismissal of their Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims.  In this post last…
Rank this Week: 606

Whistleblower Law Blog

Whistleblower Law Blog

Covers legislation, news and cases for whistleblowers and those who represent them. By The Employment Group.

http://employmentlawgroupblog.com
  • May 13

    Tax Court Blasts IRS for ‘Obfuscation’ in Whistleblower Case

    Tax Court Blasts IRS for ‘Obfuscation’ in Whistleblower Case
    In an unusually blunt opinion, the U.S. Tax Court rebuked the Internal Revenue Service for continuing to fight award claims made by two anonymous whistleblowers — even as the agency was reopening the same claims in a related…
  • May 7

    After Blowing Whistle on Itself, Utah Hospital Chain Agrees to Pay $25.5 Million

    After Blowing Whistle on Itself, Utah Hospital Chain Agrees to Pay $25.5 Million
    Utah’s Intermountain Healthcare Inc. will pay $25.5 million to settle claims that it violated federal laws, including the Stark Law against profit-driven referrals by doctors. The healthcare network, based in Salt Lake City, had…
  • May 7

    Court Won’t Review Wiest; “Reasonable Belief” Is Law in Third Circuit

    Court Won’t Review Wiest; “Reasonable Belief” Is Law in Third Circuit
    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit won’t grant an en banc review of an earlier panel decision that made it easier for whistleblowers to claim protection under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). As a result, SOX whistleblowers in…
Rank this Week: 629

The Poblete DC Dispatches

The Poblete DC Dispatches

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

http://jasonpoblete.com/
  • May 23

    Woolwich Terror Attack and Political Voyeurism

    Woolwich Terror Attack and Political Voyeurism
    ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing,’ Edmund Burke There will be many lessons from the Woolwich terror attack in southeast London. The one that resonates with me right now is the reaction, or…
  • May 22

    Public Policy Advocacy 101: Be Prepared … Really, Know What You’re Talking About

    Public Policy Advocacy 101: Be Prepared … Really, Know What You’re Talking About
    A former Capitol Hill colleague penned an item on her Facebook page yesterday that caught my attention because it is an issue I’ve wanted to share with you for some time. She was amazed at how few lobbyists and other advocates in this…
  • May 19

    ABA Owes Members Some Explanation of its Role in IRS “Announcement”

    ABA Owes Members Some Explanation of its Role in IRS “Announcement”
    The American Bar Association (ABA) is an interesting organization, at least for a Republican and card-carrying member of the Federalist Society. There are not many of us in the ranks. At least not public about it. During the course of the…
Rank this Week: 659

Campaign Finance Blog

Campaign Finance Blog

Covers campaign finance, election, and political law. By William J. McGinley.

http://campaignfinanceblog.com/
  • May 15

    IRS IG Report Released And Other Developments In The IRS Scandal

    IRS IG Report Released And Other Developments In The IRS Scandal
    Election Law Blog has posted a copy of the report here.  The report is fairly limited in scope compared to the revelations that have been made in the press this week.  The report, however, is worth a read since it raises…
  • May 14

    “Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into IRS Audits”

    “Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into IRS Audits”
    The New York Times report on the criminal investigation into the IRS scandal.
  • May 14

    “Holder Discloses IRS Criminal Probe”

    “Holder Discloses IRS Criminal Probe”
    The Wall Street Journal just published an article discussing Attorney General Eric Holder’s disclosure that the Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe into the IRS’s targeting of conservative groups.
Rank this Week: 675

Federal Regulations Advisor

Federal Regulations Advisor

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

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/
  • May 21

    EPA Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions Standards: Too Little Time to Comment

    EPA Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions Standards: Too Little Time to Comment
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards proposed rule in the Federal Register.  Unfortunately, public comments are due…
  • May 20

    SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill

    SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill
    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) today decided (5+1–3), in City of Arlington v. FCC, that courts do owe agencies deference in interpreting the statutory scope of agency jurisdiction.  The court held that lower courts…
  • May 19

    Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/20/13

    Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/20/13
    This week’s review is all about litigation updates:  A new decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit struck down President Obama (POTUS)’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board…
Rank this Week: 769

Small Government Contracts Blog

Small Government Contracts Blog

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

http://smallgovcon.com/
  • May 20

    GAO: 8(a) Company Not Entitled To High Past Performance Score Based On Sub’s Experience

    GAO: 8(a) Company Not Entitled To High Past Performance Score Based On Sub’s Experience
    A procuring agency appropriately refused to give an 8(a) participant the highest-possible past performance score, despite the 8(a) company’s plan to subcontract to the successful incumbent contractor. In a recent GAO bid protest…
  • May 16

    Verified SDVOSB Found Ineligible For Navy SDVOSB Set-Aside

    Verified SDVOSB Found Ineligible For Navy SDVOSB Set-Aside
    Despite its VA VetBiz verification, a small business was recently found ineligible for a Navy SDVOSB set-aside, in a decision issued by the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals. The SBA’s decision stands as a warning that SDVOSB…
  • May 14

    VA Seeks Public Comment on SDVOSB Verification Rule

    VA Seeks Public Comment on SDVOSB Verification Rule
    The VA is seeking public comment on its VOSB and SDVOSB verification regulations in an effort to “improve the regulations to provide greater clarity, to streamline the program, and to encourage more VOSBs to apply for…
Rank this Week: 943

Washington DC Injury Lawyer Blog

Washington DC Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers the legal rights of persons injured in car accidents and motorcycle accidents. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.washingtondcinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Lawsuits Being Filed Following Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

    Lawsuits Being Filed Following Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
    Following the catastrophic explosion at a fertilizer distribution and storage plant in Texas last month, in which the building caught fire and then exploded as firefighters were attempting to douse the flames, several individuals have begun…
  • May 15

    Skechers Faces Lawsuits Alleging "Shape-Ups" Caused Severe Knee Injurie

    Skechers Faces Lawsuits Alleging "Shape-Ups" Caused Severe Knee Injurie
    An announcement was made recently, regarding the filing of several different lawsuits against Skechers on behalf of individuals from four different states, who have suffered meniscus injuries allegedly caused by the defective design of…
  • May 7

    Mandatory Bicycle Helmet Laws Lead to Lower Death Rates for Children

    Mandatory Bicycle Helmet Laws Lead to Lower Death Rates for Children
    Earlier this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics made a press release about the results of a study regarding the effectiveness of laws that require bicyclists to wear helmets. The data revealed that fewer deaths occurred among youths who…
Rank this Week: 1001

Immigration Law Blog

Immigration Law Blog

By Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC.

http://lawblog.boilapc.com/
  • May 22

    New Hope for Immigration Reform in the United States: An Analysis of the Proposed Legislation

    New Hope for Immigration Reform in the United States: An Analysis of the Proposed Legislation
    The 2012 presidential election campaign demonstrated the growing power of Latino voters in key states such as Texas and California and gave new political life to long-stagnant efforts at immigration reform.  In this context, on April 16,…
  • Apr 18

    AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill

    AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill
    On Tuesday, the bipartisan group of senators known as the “Gang of Eight” introduced S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.” Earlier today, AILA issued this press release…
  • Apr 16

    Agreement Reached in National Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seeker

    Agreement Reached in National Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seeker
    April 15, 2013 “Washington D.C. – The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have agreed to settle a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging the denial of work authorization to asylum seekers who have…
Rank this Week: 1026

Nonprofit News

Nonprofit News

Covers the representation of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations (company-sponsored and family-endowed), social welfare organizations, trade associations, hospitals, private schools, colleges and universities and charitable trusts. By Anthony & Middlebrook.

http://www.amlawteam.com/blog/
  • May 22

    IRS Officials Close to Auditing Churche

    IRS Officials Close to Auditing Churche
    From The Christian Post, Erik Stanley:  For some time now, the IRS has not been auditing churches. As I explained in more detail in this post, the IRS’ decision to “suspend” church audits stems from a 2009 federal court…
  • Apr 17

    Training Cuts Lawsuit Impact

    Training Cuts Lawsuit Impact
    A crucial part of the church’s training program should include the prevention of sexual harassment.  Many churches overlook this area of risk because they do not think that it will happen in a church context. Unfortunately, the…
  • Mar 27

    A New Plan for Birth Control Coverage

    A New Plan for Birth Control Coverage
    The Obama administration, trying to defuse one of the most contentious issues in its healthcare law, proposed a new way to shield religiously affiliated organizations, such as hospitals and universities, from having to provide contraceptive…
Rank this Week: 1036

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 2

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On
    If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart.  I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
  • Oct 27

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    The Lincoln Lawyer
    Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer.  And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…
  • Oct 22

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case
    PKJ’s Timothy Cornell scored a significant victory Friday, when U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed a multimillion case against an Internet company, finding that the plaintiff was bound by his contract’s forum selection…
Rank this Week: 1146

TelecomMediaTech Law Blog

TelecomMediaTech Law Blog

Covers telecommunications, media and technology law and policy. By Rini Coran, PC.

http://www.telecommediatechlaw.com
  • May 24

    A Role for WISPs in FirstNet

    A Role for WISPs in FirstNet
    In recent months, WISPs have been sharing their ideas and concerns about FirstNet and its effect on the WISP industry.  As you may know, Congress gave FirstNet $2 billion dollars and an IOU for $5 billion more to establish a nationwide…
  • May 22

    U.S. SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS FCC'S TIME LIMITS ON WIRELESS SITING APPLICATIONS

    U.S. SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS FCC'S TIME LIMITS ON WIRELESS SITING APPLICATIONS
    Leonard Bernstein reportedly said that to achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time. In that vein, the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote, has upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s…
  • Dec 17

    FCC's Outage Reporting Rules Take Effect for Interconnected VoIP Service

    FCC's Outage Reporting Rules Take Effect for Interconnected VoIP Service
    In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and other recent natural disasters, there is increasing focus on how communications networks weather these storms. In addition to significant, sometimes catastrophic, harm to life and property, severe…
Rank this Week: 1174

Crime in the Suites

Crime in the Suites

Covers white collar defense issues, including civil forfeiture, federal crimes, federal sentencing and internet law. By the Ifrah Law Firm.

http://crimeinthesuites.com/
  • May 24

    A Legislative Solution to Prosecutors’ Tracking of Suspects Via Their Devices?

    A Legislative Solution to Prosecutors’ Tracking of Suspects Via Their Devices?
    The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark 1966 case of Miranda v. Arizona underlined the importance of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and drew a line that law enforcement must not cross – all in the interest of protecting…
  • May 21

    What Happens When Big Data and Scientific Approach Meet Criminal Justice?

    What Happens When Big Data and Scientific Approach Meet Criminal Justice?
    A Houston couple is giving an estimated $4 billion in the next few years to try to solve some of the nation’s social problems by the application of careful thought and statistical analysis – and the criminal justice system is one…
  • May 20

    Appeals Court Strikes Fraud Sentence for Lack of Proof by Government

    Appeals Court Strikes Fraud Sentence for Lack of Proof by Government
    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently ruled on an issue lying at the intersection of fraud conspiracies and the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines: the government’s separate burden of proof against each co-defendant when…
Rank this Week: 1182

Patient Safety Blog

Patient Safety Blog

Patient Safety Blog covers topics such as healthcare, disclosure, medical error, product safety, standard of care, surgery, and travel risks. By Washington, D.C. lawyer, Patrick Malone.

http://www.protectpatientsblog.com/
  • May 24

    How Restrictions on Malpractice Lawsuits Hurt Patient Safety

    How Restrictions on Malpractice Lawsuits Hurt Patient Safety
    The New York Times has a good readers' dialog in its letters to the editor, following up on a study published last week by law professor Joanna Schwartz about how malpractice lawsuits help hospitals correct patient safety lapses. The dialog…
  • May 23

    Lipstick Is a Host for Potentially Toxic Metal

    Lipstick Is a Host for Potentially Toxic Metal
    No one would choose to consume toxic metals such as lead, cadmium and chromium, but millions of women unknowingly do it every day. According to a study in Environmental Health Perspectives, 32 brands of lipsticks and lip glosses sold…
  • May 22

    FDA Issues New Warnings and Lowers Dosage for Sleep Drug

    FDA Issues New Warnings and Lowers Dosage for Sleep Drug
    Earlier this year we wrote about the FDA’s concern over a certain class of sleep medication whose active ingredient is zolpidem. The feds said its dosage should be lowered. Last week, as reported on AboutLawsuits.com, the FDA approved…
Rank this Week: 1272

Personal Injury Cases & News Blog

Personal Injury Cases & News Blog

By Brien Roche Law.

http://www.brienrochelaw.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Prostate Treatment Avoids Surgery

    Prostate Treatment Avoids Surgery
    Prostate Treatment Avoids Surgery from Brien Roche LawA prostate treatment that now enhances the possibility of avoiding surgery is being marketed by a company known as Genomic Health. This genetic test  can identify aggressive and…
  • May 19

    Differential Diagnosis Addressed By Medical Malpractice Lawyer

    Differential Diagnosis Addressed By Medical Malpractice Lawyer
    Differential Diagnosis Addressed By Medical Malpractice Lawyer from Brien Roche LawThe term “differential diagnosis” is well-known to physicians but typically is not appreciated by the patient.  A differential diagnosis means…
  • May 18

    Heart Disease Discussed By Medical Malpractice Lawyer

    Heart Disease Discussed By Medical Malpractice Lawyer
    Heart Disease Discussed By Medical Malpractice Lawyer from Brien Roche LawHeart disease is an ailment that afflicts millions of Americans.   Doctors are well equipped to deal with patients who are at high risk for heart…
Rank this Week: 1294

Koehler Law

Koehler Law

Uses topical issues to examine different crimes in Washington, D.C. Discusses individual crimes and defense strategies. Ruminates on the challenges of law practice and being a solo practitioner. By Jamison Koehler.

http://koehlerlaw.net
  • May 24

    Sexual Assault in Military: Gillibrand and Burke on Christiane Amanpour

    Sexual Assault in Military: Gillibrand and Burke on Christiane Amanpour
  • May 23

    Getting Better With Every Generation

    Getting Better With Every Generation
    Less is always more when it comes to a speech. And it is usually a good idea not to forget who your audience is. One of the best speeches I ever saw was a eulogy delivered by William Ruckelshaus. If you did not know who Ruckelshaus was before…
  • May 17

    The “Stationary Shelter” Doctrine in Maryland DUI Case

    The “Stationary Shelter” Doctrine in Maryland DUI Case
    Although I am not even sworn in yet, I think I am going to like Maryland practice. I noticed while studying for the bar that the discovery rules are far more encompassing – and rational — than in any other jurisdiction in which I…
Rank this Week: 1393

TMT Law Watch

TMT Law Watch

Features business, legal and policy developments affecting the telecom, media and technology sector. By K&L Gates.

http://www.tmtlawwatch.com
  • May 24

    FCC Incentive Auction Band Plan Public Notice Triggers Industry Debate

    FCC Incentive Auction Band Plan Public Notice Triggers Industry Debate
    By Nickolas Milonas, J. Bradford Currier, and Marc Martin The Federal Communications Commission recently released a Public Notice requesting further comments related to its Broadcast Television Incentive Auction NPRM.  The Public Notice…
  • May 24

    Mobile App Transparency Group Continues Development of Privacy Code of Conduct

    Mobile App Transparency Group Continues Development of Privacy Code of Conduct
    By Nickolas Milonas and Marc Martin The National Telecommunications and Information Administration recently held another meeting as part of its multistakeholder process regarding mobile app transparency.  In the summer of 2012, the NTIA…
  • May 14

    FirstNet Developments Examined in Upcoming Webcast

    FirstNet Developments Examined in Upcoming Webcast
    The development of FirstNet, the federal authority within NTIA tasked with building a nationwide wireless public safety broadband network, remains a key concern for industry stakeholders and first responders over a year after its creation…
Rank this Week: 1479

The Corporate Observer

The Corporate Observer

Offers a trial lawyer's perspective on corporate misconduct. By Steve Berk.

http://www.thecorporateobserver.com/
  • Apr 4

    T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading

    T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading
    T-Mobile made a splash last week when it announced it would begin carrying the iPhone without a contract. The company has also made headlines with a new advertisement campaign claiming We’re cancelling our membership in the…
  • Apr 1

    Monday Roundup

    Monday Roundup
    The Monday Roundup – a weekly collection of top consumer-related news just for you. Abusive forced placed insurance policies. State and federal regulators take a stand. Consumer Affairs – “Should airlines charge by…
  • Mar 28

    Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case

    Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case
    Four years ago, I began representing victims of fraudulent schemes who filed suits against banks for providing the financial services that were essential to perpetrating the fraud.  We developed our case on the theory that the banks…
Rank this Week: 1469

Personal Injury and Accident…

Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers

Covers Maryland and DC personal injury issues. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.pricebenowitzlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1577

Chronicle of Data Protection

Chronicle of Data Protection

Covers consumer privacy, data security, HIPAA, financial privacy and EU privacy. By Hogan Lovells.

http://www.hldataprotection.com
Rank this Week: 1576

WE-blog: Wildlife and Environment…

WE-blog: Wildlife and Environment Blog

Covers environmental law. By Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal.

http://we-blog-meyerglitz.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1676

The Law Offices of David Stein…

The Law Offices of David Stein Blog

Covers privacy and technology.

http://www.familylawdc.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1640

Unpaid Overtime Blog

Unpaid Overtime Blog

Covers Fair Labor Standards Act developments, including recent case law and legislation. By The Employment Law Group.

http://unpaidovertimeblog.com
Rank this Week: 1607

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Examines personal injury cases and precedents throughout the country with a particular focus on Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com/#entries
Rank this Week: 1836

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Covers Washington DC criminal laws and criminal defense issues. Presented by The Price Benowitz LLP White Collar Defense Practice Group

http://www.whitecollarattorney.net/
  • May 24

    New Issues Arise In Regulating The Bank Industry

    New Issues Arise In Regulating The Bank Industry
    This post was written by whistleblower attorney Tony Munter You wonder why people want to regulate the banking industry? On the inside of the New York Times you can read a report that notes the industry is doing just fine lately. It…
  • May 16

    Jason Kalafat Facing Assault Charge

    Jason Kalafat Facing Assault Charge
  • May 6

    Can you take on the Monopolies?

    Can you take on the Monopolies?
    The following post was written by Whistleblower attorney Tony Munter. If you have that sinking feeling that the world is closing in on you and the entities that dominate your life are getting bigger all the time perhaps there is an…
Rank this Week: 1759

Health Information Technology and…

Health Information Technology and Privacy Blog

Provides guidance to health care providers and facilities as they move into a new electronic era of privacy and security concerns under HIPAA and the HITECH Act. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberhealthinformationtechnology.com/
  • May 23

    NOIs Due Soon to Apply for 2014 ACO Program

    NOIs Due Soon to Apply for 2014 ACO Program
    The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for accountable care organizations (ACOs) established under the Affordable Care Act is about to kick-off its second year with a new round of applications for the January 1, 2014 start date. As part…
  • Jan 24

    HHS Overhaul of HIPAA: Summary of New Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associate

    HHS Overhaul of HIPAA: Summary of New Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associate
    On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules [PDF] (the Final Rule) under the authority of the HITECH Act and the…
  • Jan 17

    New HIPAA Rule Released Today

    New HIPAA Rule Released Today
    The new HIPAA/HITECH rule in an unpublished version was released today and can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/25/2013-01073/modifications-to-the-hipaa-privacy-security-enforcement-and-breach-notification-rules.…
Rank this Week: 1813

LexDigerati

LexDigerati

Focuses on technology policy, social media, intellectual property, antitrust and Internet isssues. By Glenn B. Manishin.

http://manishin.com/law
  • May 23

    Foundem Has Lost It

    Foundem Has Lost It
    In the ongoing saga of governmental antitrust investigations of Google, recent weeks have witnessed a new level of rhetoric and disingenuous use of the regulatory process to handicap, rather than promote, competition and innovation. The…
  • May 19

    Twitter Digest For Week of 05-13-2013

    Twitter Digest For Week of 05-13-2013
    Twitterstream from LexDigerati for week of 05-13-2013
  • May 12

    Twitter Digest For Week of 05-06-2013

    Twitter Digest For Week of 05-06-2013
    Twitterstream from LexDigerati for week of 05-06-2013
Rank this Week: 1832

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice…

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, product liability, public health and tort reform. By Regan Zambri & Long.

http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/
  • May 13

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   Following the recent debates over how to regulate the compounding pharmacy business, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of the U.S. Senate has drafted a bill…
  • Apr 24

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   A recent article published by BMJ Quality and Safety studied the diagnosis-related claims from the National Practitioner Data Bank maintained by the federal…
  • Apr 16

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   The push to regulate compounding pharmacies is beginning to gain more attention on the national front. According to a congressional report released on April 15, 2013, the…
Rank this Week: 1925

Security, Privacy and The Law

Security, Privacy and The Law

Covers information security and privacy issues. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.securityprivacyandthelaw.com
Rank this Week: 2026

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/
Rank this Week: 2174

Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy &…

Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy & Birth Injury Blog

Covers Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy, and birth injury issues from a legal perspective. By Robert A. D'lorio.

http://www.cerebralpalsybirthinjuryblog.com/
  • Jun 22

    More Birth Complications During the Night

    More Birth Complications During the Night
    A recent study of more than 700,000 births found that infant deaths and admission to the neonatal intensive care units were 32 to 47 percent higher during night time deliveries. These numbers were in line with all admissions in to the…
  • Jun 22

    More Birth Complications During the Night

    More Birth Complications During the Night
    A recent study of more than 700,000 births found that infant deaths and admission to the neonatal intensive care units were 32 to 47 percent higher during night time deliveries. These numbers were in line with all admissions in to the…
  • Jun 20

    Cerebral Palsy Dad

    Cerebral Palsy Dad
    In honor of father’s day please enjoy the story of Rick and Dick Hoyt; A father that runs triathlons with his son Rick who has cerebral palsy, but the story is about much more than that. Happy Fathers Day!
Rank this Week: 2068

PharmaPatents

PharmaPatents

Covers intellectual property in the chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical fields. By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.pharmapatentsblog.com
Rank this Week: 2433

Hot Button Blog

Hot Button Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.hotbuttonblog.com
  • May 21

    Infrastructure Alert - May 21, 2013

    Infrastructure Alert - May 21, 2013
    On May 17, President Obama issued a presidential memorandum to aid in streamline permitting processes for infrastructure projects.  The memorandum creates a steering committee whose goal is to cut project completion times in half.…
  • May 15

    Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 15, 2013

    Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 15, 2013
    Last week the Senate agreed to vote on Marilyn Tavenner’s nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an initiative that will give consumers…
  • May 6

    Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 6, 2013

    Health Care Reform Implementation Update - May 6, 2013
    Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new proposed regulations on FY 2014 payment updates and regulatory policy changes for inpatient and long term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilitates, hospices and…
Rank this Week: 2355

Dewey B Strategic

Dewey B Strategic

Explores issues relating to risk, value, strategy, libraries, knowledge and the legal profession. By Jean P. O'Grady.

http://deweybstrategic.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2428

Insurance Defense Blog

Insurance Defense Blog

Covers civil litigation and insurance defense in Washington, D.C. By David Stratton.

http://www.insurancedefenseblog.us/
  • Mar 3

    "Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation

    "Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation
    The Time magazine article, "Bitter Pill - Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us", by Steven Brill, contains important insights about medical billing practices that are relevant to personal injury litigation, and medical debt litigation.…
  • May 14

    Metrobus Drivecam System

    Metrobus Drivecam System
    I've previously remarked that litigation arising from Metrobus accidents is now starting to feature video from drivecam systems on the buses.  WTOP has recently posted more detail about
  • Apr 27

    Online public records available from Recorder of Deeds, Washington D.C.

    Online public records available from Recorder of Deeds, Washington D.C.
    Here's another online resource that may be useful to defense lawyers in D.C.:  The Recorder of Deeds' website gives access to Online Public Records. Registration is required, but it is free.  Imaged documents can be purchased.
Rank this Week: 2269

The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog

The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog

Covers federal appellate opinions from criminal cases where the defense won. By the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC.

http://www.federalcriminalappealsblog.com/
  • Nov 27

    Short Wins - A Few Things Happened Before Thanksgiving

    Short Wins - A Few Things Happened Before Thanksgiving
    After yesterday's heady news from the ABA Law Journal (did I mention you can vote for this blog here), I completely neglected to, you know, actually blog. Apologies.
  • Nov 19

    Short Wins - Thanksgiving Week Edition

    Short Wins - Thanksgiving Week Edition
    It's a slow week here in the federal circuit courts, at least for people accused of a crime who won their cases - only three cases were reversed in the federal court of appeals in published opinions last week. Happily, what last week's…
  • Nov 16

    The Second Circuit Limits Bank Fraud Prosecutions Where A Check Is Validly Issued (and other facts don't get in the way)

    The Second Circuit Limits Bank Fraud Prosecutions Where A Check Is Validly Issued (and other facts don't get in the way)
    If you're ever involved in a bank fraud case, you should probably read the Second Circuit's opinion reversing Mr. Felix Nkansah's bank fraud conviction. If the government wants to convict someone for bank fraud, the Second Circuit says…
Rank this Week: 2379

Child Safety Blog

Child Safety Blog

Child Safety Blog covers building safety, cars, health insurance, legislation, medical malpractice, mental health, product liability, and vaccines. By Washington, D.C. lawyer Patrick Malone.

http://www.childprotectionblog.com/
  • May 24

    Danger Lurks on Innocent-Looking Mall Ride

    Danger Lurks on Innocent-Looking Mall Ride
    Sometimes it’s a mechanical pony. Sometimes it’s a small-scale race car. It might be at the mall or outside the supermarket—any prime territory to amuse and divert little ones while mom or dad needs to get the errands…
  • May 17

    Why the Pacifier Shouldn’t Be Too ‘Clean’

    Why the Pacifier Shouldn’t Be Too ‘Clean’
    It’s a Pavlovian response—you lick your thumb to clean the pureed peas off your baby’s face. But licking her pacifier clean after she knocked it onto the floor? Ewwww. Get over it. According to a new study in the journal…
  • May 10

    When to Call the Doctor

    When to Call the Doctor
    Claire McCarthy gets it. The primary care physician and medical director of Boston Children’s Hospital’s Martha Eliot Health Center knows that when your kid is sick, it can be difficult to know when you can treat him or her on…
Rank this Week: 2698