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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: 173

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: 1427

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: 1139

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: 1732

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: 1720

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: 1559

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: 1515

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: 569

Pay to Play Law Blog

Pay to Play Law Blog

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

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

    Still Wondering If The SEC Is Serious About Pay-to-Play Enforcement?

    Still Wondering If The SEC Is Serious About Pay-to-Play Enforcement?
    To the tune of a $100,000 fine and five year debarment against an individual broker, the Securities and Exchange Commission let it be known – again – that it is very serious about putting teeth behind its new pay-to-play…
  • May 22

    Do SEC and MSRB Pay-to-Play Rules Scare Off Donations to Federal Candidates?

    Do SEC and MSRB Pay-to-Play Rules Scare Off Donations to Federal Candidates?
    By Stefan Passantino & Ben Keane As readers of this blog know well, the avowed goal of the SEC's pay-to-play framework is to protect the integrity of the public procurement process by preventing registered investment advisors from…
  • May 2

    Video Interview: Discussing Recent STOCK Act Developments with LXBN TV

    Video Interview: Discussing Recent STOCK Act Developments with LXBN TV
    Recent developments have brought once and future changes to the STOCK Act. Not surprisingly, these changes afford less transparency for public sector conduct and potentially far greater disclosure obligations for the private sector. Moreover,…
Rank this Week: 3406

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: 2934

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: 1184

Washington DC Injury Attorney Blog

Washington DC Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car safety, auto accident, personal injury law, and medical malpractice issues. By Kenneth J. Annis & Associates.

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

    Medical Malpractice Payments Do Not Really Have an Effect on Healthcare Costs in the U.S.

    Medical Malpractice Payments Do Not Really Have an Effect on Healthcare Costs in the U.S.
    Medical malpractice payments do not really drive up healthcare costs, says a study conducted by Johns Hopkins. The study released by Johns Hopkins in early May 2013, shows that health care costs only rise about 1% when payouts are made in…
  • May 13

    The Safe Rental Car Act

    The Safe Rental Car Act
    A new bill will be presented named "The Safe Rental Car Act" to the U.S. Senate sometime this year, where it states that Rental car companies are to ground any recalled vehicles within 24 hours of receiving a recall notice from the National…
  • Apr 29

    Motorcycle Fatalities Continue to Increase in MD, VA and the District of Columbia

    Motorcycle Fatalities Continue to Increase in MD, VA and the District of Columbia
    Speeding, alcohol, inexperience, impaired driving and the lack of helmet use are factors that affect the increase in motorcycle deaths in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Motorcycle deaths continue to climb. The National…
Rank this Week: 2542

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: 1324

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: 288

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: 500

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: 1834

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: 2240

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: 570

PharmaPatents

PharmaPatents

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

http://www.pharmapatentsblog.com
Rank this Week: 2112

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: 1110

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: 1118

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: 304

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: 994

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: 1548

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: 2084

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: 1682

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: 1339

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: 751

Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

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

    Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

    Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact
    Increasingly, companies will face explicit demands from investors, especially members of the socially responsible investor community, that they provide detailed disclosures regarding internal processes and procedures to assess and manage the…
  • May 1

    The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

    The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma
    On April 22, the European Union lifted all sanctions on Burma except an arms embargo. The sanctions had already been eased in April 2012, which left open the option of easily putting them back into place. The European Union’s move to…
  • Apr 24

    Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

    Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State
    This week, members of the United Nations (“U.N.”) Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations are making an official visit to the United States as part of the Group’s mandate to promote the effective…
Rank this Week: 3329

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: 553

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: 919

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: 158

Baum Law Offices

Baum Law Offices

Covers Criminal and Family Law. Published by Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum.

http://baumlawoffices.com/blog/
  • May 15

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Transfer Hearing Criteria

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Transfer Hearing Criteria
    This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.This post is the second part of a two part series concerning juveniles charged as adults in Maryland criminal cases. Part one…
  • May 13

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Juvenile Transfer Hearing

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Juvenile Transfer Hearing
    This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.In certain serious felonies, juvenile defendants in Maryland can be charged as though they were adults. This means that a…
  • Mar 29

    Police License Plate Readers LPR in Maryland

    Police License Plate Readers LPR in Maryland
    This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.I’ve been witnessing firsthand the increased use of license plate reader (LPR) technology in Maryland. Lately, it seems…
Rank this Week: 3814

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: 637

False Claims Counsel

False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress
Rank this Week: 292

Fracking Insider

Fracking Insider

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

http://www.frackinginsider.com
  • May 14

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

    Hydraulic Fracturing Benefits Touted and Regulations Discussed at House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on BLM Budget
    Posted by Andrew McNameeThe House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the FY2014 budget for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).  BLM manages…
  • May 6

    Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 19

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

    Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 18

    Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 18
    Posted by Wayne J. D'AngeloFracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 18 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in California, Minnesota and Wyoming. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the Roundup to…
Rank this Week: 2260

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: 2419

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: 610

Beyond Telecom Law Blog

Beyond Telecom Law Blog

Covers telecom policy, services agreements and data security/privacy. By Keller and Heckman LLP.

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

    Cybersecurity Debate Continues of Privacy Concern

    Cybersecurity Debate Continues of Privacy Concern
    Three months have passed since the White House released its Executive Order (EO) on Cybersecurity and, as cyber attacks continue to pose an imminent threat, the focus has shifted to Congress to take legislative action.  From the recent…
  • Mar 19

    Long Overdue--Consumer-Determined Unlocking of Smartphones and Tablet

    Long Overdue--Consumer-Determined Unlocking of Smartphones and Tablet
    As reported recently by Ezra Klein, a groundswell of support has coalesced for unlocking cell phones with the White House joining the fray aligned against the wireless carriers. The wireless industry offers several justifications, but relies…
  • Mar 7

    Telecom Policy Projections for 2013 and 2014--Wireline Services and Enterprise Customer

    Telecom Policy Projections for 2013 and 2014--Wireline Services and Enterprise Customer
    Several matters before the FCC could have substantial dollar and technology impacts for enterprise customers.  The FCC’s special access services and USF contribution reform proceedings could significantly affect pricing for…
Rank this Week: 3328

DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law…

DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers automobile accidents, burn injury, child safety, defective products, police misconduct, premises liability and truck accidents. By Regan Zambri & Long.

http://injurylaw.reganfirm.com/
  • May 13

    FDA Proposes Reclassification of Tanning Bed

    FDA Proposes Reclassification of Tanning Bed
    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   Health risks associated with indoor tanning have been documented for a number of years, as indicated by the recent increase in the number of states that have…
  • May 1

    Presidential Proclamation - Law Day, 2013

    Presidential Proclamation - Law Day, 2013
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   Each year since President Eisenhower proclaimed May 1 as Law Day in 1958 as a day to recognize and honor the United States' legal system, every president has issued a…
  • Mar 15

    Drinking and Driving Is Not the Way to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

    Drinking and Driving Is Not the Way to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   Each year on March 17, everyone claims to be Irish. Unfortunately, too many drivers also celebrate St. Patrick's Day by drinking and driving.  In recent years, St.…
Rank this Week: 3731

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: 2433

Energy Law Times

Energy Law Times

Covers energy and regulatory agencies. By Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC.

http://www.energylawtimes.com/
Rank this Week: 3009

Case Notes Blog

Case Notes Blog

Covers federal, DC and Virginia law. By the Kaplan Law Firm.

http://www.thekaplanlawfirm.com/blog.php
  • May 6

    Joining the Maryland Bar

    Joining the Maryland Bar
    I just learned that I passed the Maryland “Attorneys’ Bar,” which is obviously good news.  The Attorney’s Bar is a shortened bar exam that Maryland offers attorneys who have been practicing more than five…
  • Mar 31

    New Employment Law and Defamation Case

    New Employment Law and Defamation Case
    I currently represent the former Chief Financial Officer of the Alexandria (Virginia) City Public Schools (“ACPS”) in an employment law lawsuit against ACPS.  The lawsuit alleges that my client was discriminated against based…
  • Feb 28

    Rising Star

    Rising Star
    I recently learned that  Super Lawyers magazine had put me on its 2013 list of Virginia attorneys who the magazine has identified as "Rising Stars."  Not much to say about that, except that I am obviously pleased to receive that…
Rank this Week: 4988

The D.C. Law Report

The D.C. Law Report

Covers developments in the law of the District of Columbia. By Douglas C. Melcher.

http://dclaw.net/
Rank this Week: 3037

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: 422