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All of DC is Still the 'Hood

All of DC is Still the 'Hood

Life as a Howard University School of Law student in Washington, DC

http://selaw.wordpress.com
  • Jun 4

    Minority = Diversity

    Minority = Diversity
    Today, at around 6:00pm, I learned how not to play the game of getting an offer from a BigLaw firm.  I had a long day because I was working on multiple assignments and having lunch and coffee, you know the normal workday as a summer…
  • Jun 1

    First Day at the Firm

    First Day at the Firm
    So today was my first day at the BigLaw firm, and like all other summers starting today, I now have a huge headache.  My headache probably started around 2:3opm, which was right around the time that we took our first break from our 3-hour…
  • May 19

    It Has Begun

    It Has Begun
    Today, after spending way too much time writing a one paragraph letter, I mailed off a few letters to a few state court judges. In those letters, I simply asked if they would be hiring law clerks for the 2010-2011 cycle. Now that those are…
Rank this Week: 4688

Antitrust Attorney Blog

Antitrust Attorney Blog

Covers antitrust and monopolization. By Stein, Mitchell, Muse & Cipollone LLP

http://www.antitrustattorney-blog.com/
  • Jun 19

    CONSUMERS FAIL TO OBTAIN DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST LAW FIRM COLLECTING DEBT

    CONSUMERS FAIL TO OBTAIN DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST LAW FIRM COLLECTING DEBT
    Consumers suing a debt-collecting law firm for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act failed to obtain a default judgment because the complaint failed to allege facts to support the allegations. Potvin v. Paul Law Office, PLLC,…
  • Apr 16

    DIRECT PURCHASER CLASS SURVIVES; INDIRECT PURCHASER CLASS FAILS

    DIRECT PURCHASER CLASS SURVIVES; INDIRECT PURCHASER CLASS FAILS
    A putative class of direct purchasers of Magnesium Oxide (MgO) survived a motion to dismiss on limitations grounds by adequately pleading fraudulent concealment. A putative class of indirect purchasers, however, was dismissed for failing to…
  • Mar 23

    100% Mortgage at High Interest Rate Does Not Breach Covenant of

    100% Mortgage at High Interest Rate Does Not Breach Covenant of
    Homeowners failed in a suit against a mortgage company that loaned them 100% of the purchase price of a home at a high interest rate. Latson v. Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc., 2012 WL 848231(D.Mass. 2012).
Rank this Week: 3434

Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Arnold Sai LLP Blog

Covers small business and start-up legal issues.

http://arnoldsai.com/blog/
  • Nov 8

    Get to Know Your Business Entitie

    Get to Know Your Business Entitie
    Your startup’s business structure can change the way you’re taxed, how ownership is defined, and how your startup goes about raising funds.  If you’re thinking about founding a startup, it’s a good idea to  learn the lay of the…
  • Nov 7

    Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer

    Before You Retain: Top 2 Questions to Ask Your Startup Lawyer
    Everyone remembers that scene in “The Social Network” where Mark Zuckerberg’s lawyers have Eduardo Saverin sign a contract that seriously dilutes the value of his Facebook shares (Gawker has a good synopsis of what happened in real…
  • Nov 2

    Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012

    Investing In Emerging Markets Summit 2012
    Attorney Sai Pidatala was invited to attend the “Investing in Emerging Markets Summit” held on October 17, 2012, at The Harvard Club in New York, New York.
Rank this Week: 3377

Arocho Law Office's Business…

Arocho Law Office's Business Microblog

Features business news, resources and links. By Antonio "Tony" Arocho.

http://yourcompanylawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 11

    Year-End Happy Hour for Executives & Business Owners - Dec. 15th

    Year-End Happy Hour for Executives & Business Owners - Dec. 15th
    You are cordially invited to attend the premier year-end Happy Hour and Networking event for Executives, Business Owners & Nonprofit Leaders on Wednesday,December 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW…
  • Oct 14

    Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

    Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd
    This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the
  • Oct 13

    Invitation to attend Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th

    Invitation to attend Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th
    You are invited to the first DC Network of Nonprofit Professionals and Arocho Law Office Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th from 500pm to 630pm at Mio Restaurant & Cafe, 1110 Vermont Ave NW # 1, Washington, DC 20005-3575.
Rank this Week: 4352

Arocho Law Office's Nonprofit Blog

Arocho Law Office's Nonprofit Blog

Covers news, events and ideas involving non-profit and tax-exempt organizations. By Antonio "Tony" Arocho.

http://lawyerfornonprofits.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 11

    Year-End Happy Hour for Nonprofit Leaders-Dec. 15th

    Year-End Happy Hour for Nonprofit Leaders-Dec. 15th
    You are cordially invited to attend the premier year-end Happy Hour and Networking event for Nonprofit Leaders on Wednesday,December 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW (Vermont & L Street/near McPherson…
  • Oct 21

    CDFI Funding Opportunity!

    CDFI Funding Opportunity!
    The U.S. Department of the Treasury just recently released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the FY 2011 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The CDFI Fund is intended to expand the capacity of financial …
  • Oct 14

    Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

    Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd
    This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the
Rank this Week: 4351

Bank D&O Liability Law Blog

Bank D&O Liability Law Blog

Covers bank director and officer liability. By Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC.

http://www.bankdandolaw.com/
Rank this Week: 4622

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

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

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

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

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: 1849

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

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

Congressional Investigations Law…

Congressional Investigations Law Blog

Covers Congressional investigations and hearings. By Stein, Mitchell, & Muse LLP.

http://www.congressionalinvestigationslaw.com/
  • Feb 7

    DOJ Says Probation Possible for Misdemeanor Congressional Contempt

    DOJ Says Probation Possible for Misdemeanor Congressional Contempt
    Last week, the Justice Department moved a federal court to reconsider its ruling that Scott Bloch, formerly the head of the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel, be sentenced to at least a month in jail after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor…
  • Jan 24

    Possible House Homeland Security Committee Hearings Raise Questions on Limitations of Congressional Investigation

    Possible House Homeland Security Committee Hearings Raise Questions on Limitations of Congressional Investigation
    In December 2010, Rep. Peter King (R-NY), the new chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced in an op-ed his intention of holding hearings on "radicalization of the American Muslim community and homegrown terrorism."
  • Jan 19

    Issa Names New Subcommittee Chair

    Issa Names New Subcommittee Chair
    Yesterday, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform announced the names of the new subcommittee Chairs and Vice Chairs. They are listed below: The Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S.…
Rank this Week: 4172

Contingency Business Litigation…

Contingency Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers foreclosure litigation, qui tam, insider trading and business lawsuits. By the Ferraro Law Firm.

http://www.contingencybusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Mar 11

    Florida Qui Tam Lawsuit Wins Medicare Fraud Whistleblower $4 Million of $26.1 Million

    Florida Qui Tam Lawsuit Wins Medicare Fraud Whistleblower $4 Million of $26.1 Million
    A doctor will receive more than $4 million as part of a Florida qui tam lawsuit settlement after blowing the whistle on a dermatologist accused of defrauding the federal government. Our qui tam attorneys understand that this case goes all…
  • Feb 21

    Florida Pays Tech Firm $7M to Settle Business Contract Dispute

    Florida Pays Tech Firm $7M to Settle Business Contract Dispute
    Attorneys for the state of Florida have agreed to pay $7 million in order to avoid a potentially expensive and protracted legal battle with a technology firm with which it contracted for e-mail consolidation. Contingency business litigation…
  • Dec 27

    Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt

    Florida Business Files Lawsuit After Failed Compromise Attempt
    An airport in northern Florida is on the brink of filing a business litigation lawsuit against an airline that has not made good on its debts. Our contingency business litigation attorneys understand that Northwest Florida Regional Airport…
Rank this Week: 4189

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

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

DC Immigration Lawyer Blog

DC Immigration Lawyer Blog

By Schaefer Law Firm.

http://www.dcimmigrationblog.com/
  • Oct 22

    What is an immigrant visa?

    What is an immigrant visa?
    If you are interested in helping your spouse or another family member immigrate to the United States, then you likely are interested in finding out how you can help them join you in the United States as quickly as possible. After all, who…
  • Oct 22

    Do I need an immigration lawyer for my immigrant visa case?

    Do I need an immigration lawyer for my immigrant visa case?
    There is no requirement to use the services of an immigration lawyer in order to file for an immigrant visa to get a green card. But, many people will find the services of an immigration lawyer to be extremely valuable to successfully…
  • Oct 19

    Who is the best immigration waiver lawyer in Virginia?

    Who is the best immigration waiver lawyer in Virginia?
    The ability for your family to live together is at stake… If you need an immigration waiver, then your ability to live with your family in the United States is at stake. If your waiver application is not approved, you may be separated from…
Rank this Week: 4507

DC Marijuana Law

DC Marijuana Law

Covers marijuana defense law. By Paul Zuckerberg.

http://dcmarijuanalaw.com/
  • Apr 23

    VOTE TODAY !!!

    VOTE TODAY !!!
    Today is election day in Paul’s bid for a seat on the DC Council. Paul is running on a platform which includes marijuana law reform. To learn why, read his Op Ed piece in the Huffington Post. Polls close at 8:00 pm. tonight.  If…
  • Apr 19

    Today, Saturday, DC Vote 4-20 Rally & Concert

    Today, Saturday, DC Vote 4-20 Rally & Concert
    Info on this Facebook link.
  • Apr 14

    Zukerberg to Host Vote4.20 Rally & Free Concert at the Capitol

    Zukerberg to Host Vote4.20 Rally & Free Concert at the Capitol
    The Committee to Elect Paul Zukerberg to the DC Council in the April 23, 2013 Special Election has announced that it will host a free rally and concert at the Capitol on Saturday, 4/20/13. Acts include the Originators (reggae), Daryl Davis…
Rank this Week: 3086

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

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

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

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Offers commentary and analysis for entrepreneurs and startups. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.emergingenterprisecenterblog.com
  • Oct 24

    Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.

    Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.
    I can’t say how often I have been called the first time an entrepreneur has to fire someone.  BTW, I get that call from seasoned execs as well.  Nobody likes to do it and everyone is nervous that they will mess up in light of all the…
  • Sep 7

    Dealing with Preference

    Dealing with Preference
    The outcomes of negotiations around preferences never seem to have a compelling logic.  Under a particular set of circumstances is there a compelling reason why the A and B should be equal (pari passu, as lawyers like to say) in the…
  • Aug 12

    Redemption and Misunderstanding

    Redemption and Misunderstanding
    I recently ran into this situation around a very standard redemption provision. About a year after the initial close, my client went to raise a medium sized extension round.  They found a lead for the extension and everything went well. …
Rank this Week: 5045

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

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

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

Energy Law Times

Energy Law Times

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

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

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

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

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

Financial Reform Watch

Financial Reform Watch

Covers the government's action regarding financial reform. By Blank Rome Government Relations LLC.

http://www.financialreformwatch.com
  • Mar 13

    Capital Formation Legislation - What will the Senate Do?

    Capital Formation Legislation - What will the Senate Do?
    In rare burst of bipartisanship last week, the House of Representatives passed a capital formation bill – H.R. 3606, the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act” (JOBS Act) – by a vote of 390 to 23. Even the White House issued a…
  • Mar 2

    Senate and House Pass Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congre

    Senate and House Pass Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congre
    This article was originally published in the February 2012 edition of Current Developments in Securities Laws by Michael E. Plunkett, Partner, Blank Rome LLP.   On February 2, 2012, and February 9, 2012, the Senate and House of…
  • Feb 9

    Analysis: Government's Moneyball Moment

    Analysis: Government's Moneyball Moment
    The recent movie Moneyball, based on Michael Lewis’ book, describes the cash-strapped 2002 Oakland Athletics’ efforts to build a competitive team with limited resources. Oakland General Manager Billy Beane relied on sophisticated,…
Rank this Week: 5040

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: 2126

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

Government Contracts Blog

Government Contracts Blog

Covers government contracts, bid protests, and contract disputes. By Brown Rudnick.

http://brownrudnick.com/blog/government-contracts/
  • Oct 15

    Maximizing profits is not a crime

    Maximizing profits is not a crime
    Some laws are just too confusing to be broken, or so sayeth the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in United States v. Renal Care Group, Inc., et al. And in reading the Court’s decision, it turns out patients and insurers aren’t the only ones…
  • Oct 8

    Why there is fraud in Government Contract

    Why there is fraud in Government Contract
    In recent financial fraud cases, federal courts have handed down prison sentences that would deter Methusaleh, nevermind your average, silver-haired fraudster: 100 years for 58 year-old Edward Okun, 150 years for septuagenarian Bernie Madoff,…
  • Sep 4

    Price is Always a Factor

    Price is Always a Factor
    In the recent decision in Cyberdata Techs. Inc., the protestors argued that the contracting officer had improperly excluded them from the competitive range in a best value acquisition for a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) under the Federal…
Rank this Week: 4990

Green Building Law Brief

Green Building Law Brief

Covers green building and sustainability issues from a legal perspective. Edited by Will Pearce.

http://greenbuildinglawbrief.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 1

    Whiteford,Taylor & Preston Receives the President's Award from USGBC Maryland

    Whiteford,Taylor & Preston Receives the President's Award from USGBC Maryland
    On January 27, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston proudly accepted the President's Award from the USGBC-MD. WINTERGREEN, The Maryland Chapter of the U.S.
  • Apr 1

    Maryland Legislature Poised to Extend Option of "Benefit" Status to LLC

    Maryland Legislature Poised to Extend Option of "Benefit" Status to LLC
    Maryland limited liability companies that pride themselves on their commitment to environmental and social responsibility soon may be able to obtain legal recognition, separate from their less magnanimous competitors. If passed, Senate Bill…
  • Jun 30

    USGBC-Maryland's New Headquarter

    USGBC-Maryland's New Headquarter
    The USGBC Maryland Chapter will showcase its new Hunt Valley headquarters tomorrow, July 1, at 5:30 pm with a “See the Green Building Tour.”  For more information on the event and to register, click here. The new office is in Schilling…
Rank this Week: 4243

Harrison Law Group Construction…

Harrison Law Group Construction Notes

Covers construction contracts, guarantees, warranties and workplace policies.

http://constructionlawnotes.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 14

    Mike Pappas Featured in Building Baltimore Magazine

    Mike Pappas Featured in Building Baltimore Magazine
    Mike Pappas was featured in Building Baltimore Magazine's February 2009 Edition for his work with the ABC Joint Legislative Committee. Mike received a "Member of Distinction" Award in January 2009for his dedication and political action with…
  • Mar 26

    Mike Pappas in Video Interview by The Daily Record

    Mike Pappas in Video Interview by The Daily Record
    Mike Pappas was interviewed yesterday [March 25, 2009] at the Baltimore County Bar Association's Technology Expo, held at the Towson National Guard Armory from 11 am until 2 pm. Pappas, the chair of the Bar Association’s Technology…
  • Dec 3

    Employee Handbooks — Place and Purpose

    Employee Handbooks — Place and Purpose
    BY: Faith E. Harrison, EsquireOriginally Published In The HLG Constructor, September, 2008
Rank this Week: 4779

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

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

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

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

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: 2430

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

Law and the Environment

Law and the Environment

Covers environmental law issues, including CERCLA, climate change, permitting, and renewable energy. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/
  • Nov 20

    Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

    Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out
    At California’s inaugural auction of greenhouse gas allowances last week, bidders bought all 23.1 million allowances for 2013 emissions sold at $10.09 per ton, a few significant cents above the floor price of $10. The price and relatively…
  • Nov 20

    Clean Air Grab Bag

    Clean Air Grab Bag
    There have been so many developments recently on the air front (and I’m so far behind due to an appellate brief) that I thought I would combine a few recent items.
  • Nov 19

    Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

    Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund
    Over a decade after it was issued, Aviall continues to cause difficulties for private settling parties in CERCLA.  In Lewis v.
Rank this Week: 2797

Legal Transformation: The Changing…

Legal Transformation: The Changing Legal Profession

Covers innovations in preparation, practice and the profession. By Joshua Kubicki.

http://joshuakubicki.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 21

    Failing on the Back of a Napkin: An Approach to Business Models for Every Lawyer

    Failing on the Back of a Napkin: An Approach to Business Models for Every Lawyer
      To succeed, you must fail.  It is true.
  • Jul 25

    Law Schools Meet Ed-Tech: Innovation of the Platform

    Law Schools Meet Ed-Tech: Innovation of the Platform
    Hundreds of millions of private and public sector dollars are pouring into educational technology (“Ed-Tech”).  Ed-Tech, broadly speaking, is the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.  Ed-Tech has progressed…
  • Jul 24

    You Get What You Pay for in Legal Education but ...

    You Get What You Pay for in Legal Education but ...
    This is a terrific piece by the Dean of UCI law school in which he takes on (and agrees with many of) the criticisms and points about law school failing.  But he also has the courage to address where he thinks much of the criticism is…
Rank this Week: 4992

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