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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: 97

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/

May 17
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Removes Sanctions on Iraqi Bank”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Removes Sanctions on Iraqi Bank”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 17, 2013 released the following: “Action Follows a Verified Change of Behavior from the Elaf Islamic Bank WASHINGTON – The Department of the Treasury today lifted sanctions against the…
May 17
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “The List of Foreign Financial Institutions Subject to Part 561 (the “Part 561 List”) Name Removal”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “The List of Foreign Financial Institutions Subject to Part 561 (the “Part 561 List”) Name Removal”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 17, 2013 released the following: “5/17/2013 OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Part 561 List Update: The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s Part 561 List: ELAF ISLAMIC…
May 16
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Increases Sanctions Against Syria”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Increases Sanctions Against Syria”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 16, 2013 released the following: “Action Targets Senior Syrian Officials as well as Companies Supporting the Government of Syria and Linked to Iran’s IRGC-QF and Hizballah WASHINGTON…

Rank this Week: 178

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 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…
May 17
Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

This week members of the House and Senate introduced legislation designed to improve protections for pregnant and nursing employees. On Tuesday lawmakers reintroduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1975, S. 942), a bill that would…

Rank this Week: 198

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: 229

False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

May 14
Medical device company C.R. Bard pays over $48 million to settle whistleblower’s allegation

Medical device company C.R. Bard pays over $48 million to settle whistleblower’s allegation

On May 13, the Department of Justice announced that the medical device company C.R. Bard had agreed to settle claims originally brought by a whistleblower that it had paid kickbacks to physicians to induce them to use the company radiation…
May 13
Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy pleads guilty, pays combined $500 million to settle drug quality claim

Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy pleads guilty, pays combined $500 million to settle drug quality claim

On May 13, the Department of Justice announced that Ranbaxy USA Inc. has entered a guilty plea to violations of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and will pay a total of $500 million, including $350 million to the federal government and…
May 7
House hearing criticizes DOJ over alleged “quid pro quo” declination of HUD case

House hearing criticizes DOJ over alleged “quid pro quo” declination of HUD case

On May 7, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a contentious hearing on allegations that DOJ Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General and Labor Secretary nominee Thomas Perez had brokered a “quid pro…

Rank this Week: 345

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: 397

The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

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

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/

Nov 29
Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill

Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward Thursday to update a privacy law that would require law enforcement and regulatory agencies to obtain search warrants before getting content of emails and other electronic communications. But the…
Nov 29
Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele

Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele

D.C.-area lawyers, law firm staff and their families will be clearing out their clothes closets tonight. Gifts for the Homeless, the lawyer-led nonprofit that uses all donated money to help the homeless, is holding its annual clothing…
Nov 29
Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee

Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee

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

Rank this Week: 372

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 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…
May 17
Senator Cruz Remains GOP’s Immigration Thought Leader

Senator Cruz Remains GOP’s Immigration Thought Leader

The House of Representatives immigration group seems to have an immigration bill. At least in concept. We have yet to see text. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) has only been in the Senate a short time, but he knows what it takes to do the most…

Rank this Week: 422

TelecomMediaTech Law Blog

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

http://www.telecommediatechlaw.com

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…
Dec 13
Will the FCC and the FAA Allow Expanded Use of Wireless Devices on Airplanes?

Will the FCC and the FAA Allow Expanded Use of Wireless Devices on Airplanes?

Here’s an important announcement for gadget-laden air travelers: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski reportedly has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to “enable greater use of tablets, e-readers,…

Rank this Week: 506

The Law Offices of David Stein…

The Law Offices of David Stein Blog

Covers privacy and technology.

http://www.familylawdc.com/blog/

Nov 4
HEARSAY EXCEPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT:

HEARSAY EXCEPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT:

The recent Court of Appeals decision in IN RE. M.F. (No. 08-FS-733, Sept. 27, 2012), highlights how the litigation errors made at the trial level can tip the balance on the appeal.
Sep 30
DC COURT OF APPEALS EXPANDING AND REAFFIRMING FATHER’S RIGHT

DC COURT OF APPEALS EXPANDING AND REAFFIRMING FATHER’S RIGHT

The DC Court of Appeals in IN RE D.S., K.M., B.S., R.S., T.S.
Aug 31
DOES INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN (ICPC) APPLY TO A NON-CUSTODIAL OUT OF STATE BIOLOGICAL PARENT?

DOES INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN (ICPC) APPLY TO A NON-CUSTODIAL OUT OF STATE BIOLOGICAL PARENT?

Until recently, and almost consistently, the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) would in cases where a non-custodial non-petitioned biological parent intervenes in the neglect proceedings and seeks custody of the child – would require…

Rank this Week: 521

Chronicle of Data Protection

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

http://www.hldataprotection.com

May 21
Hogan Lovells White Paper Examines National Security Access to Personal Data in the Cloud Around the World

Hogan Lovells White Paper Examines National Security Access to Personal Data in the Cloud Around the World

Hogan Lovells has published a White Paper demonstrating that, contrary to recent reports, the limitations applied to U.S. law enforcement access to data stored in the Cloud during national security and foreign intelligence investigation…
May 14
New York Times and Hogan Lovells Report from Berlin on Data Protection

New York Times and Hogan Lovells Report from Berlin on Data Protection

The New York Times reported on May 13 that U.S. companies showed up in force at the International Data Protection Day conference that day in Berlin. The Times article also mentioned the presence of Hogan Lovells at the conference. In…
May 9
Cybersecurity Remains A Top Concern Facing Corporate Directors and General Counsel

Cybersecurity Remains A Top Concern Facing Corporate Directors and General Counsel

For the second year in a row, corporate directors and general counsel have ranked cybersecurity as a top-of-mind concern. On May 8, Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting released the results of their 2013 Law in the Boardroom survey of…

Rank this Week: 695

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: 749

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: 662

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: 895

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

Covers injury and disability issues. By Greenberg & Bederman, LLP.

http://www.mdinjurydisabilitylaw.com/

Apr 3
Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare

Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare

One aspect of our practice is working with some of our injured clients to help them get through the Social Security Disability Insurance process. We don’t have to do this with all of our clients. Some of our clients suffer injuries that…
Apr 3
Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury

Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury

Petula Dvorak is a columnist for the Washington Post, but not the sort of columnist that grabs national headlines or gets invited to cable talk shows. She covers Washington, DC, the place where regular people work and live, and not…
Mar 14
Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio

Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio

As far as car accidents go, you really can’t get much worse than this: “A car crash in Ohio this weekend killed 6 teens. The Honda Passport was carrying eight teenagers when it crashed into a guardrail just south of Warren,…

Rank this Week: 893

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: 899

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: 1551

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: 1564

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: 1080

Energy Law Times

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

http://www.energylawtimes.com/

May 10
Jennings Strouss Attorneys Recognized in 2013 Washington DC Super Lawyers®

Jennings Strouss Attorneys Recognized in 2013 Washington DC Super Lawyers®

Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2013) – Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC announced that Debra D. Roby, Joel L. Greene, Alan I. Robbins and Deborah A. Swanstrom have been listed in the 2013 Washington DC Super Lawyers® in the area of…
May 10
FERC to Host Meeting on Coordination Between Natural Gas and Electric Markets in Organized Electric Market

FERC to Host Meeting on Coordination Between Natural Gas and Electric Markets in Organized Electric Market

By Alan Rukin On May 9, 2013, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued a public notice of a Commission meeting as part of its ongoing exploration of Coordination between Natural Gas and Electricity Markets. On May…
May 7
FERC’s Ruling on PJM’s Minimum Offer Pricing Rule Exempts Self-Supply LSE

FERC’s Ruling on PJM’s Minimum Offer Pricing Rule Exempts Self-Supply LSE

On May 2, 2013, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued an Order partially accepting PJM Interconnection, LLC’s (“PJM”) proposed Tariff changes to its Minimum Offer…

Rank this Week: 1480

Employment Update

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

http://employmentupdate.schwabeblog.com/

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…
Mar 7
New Family and Medical Leave Act (”FMLA”) Poster, ‎Forms, and Expanded Leave Take Effect March 8, 2013‎

New Family and Medical Leave Act (”FMLA”) Poster, ‎Forms, and Expanded Leave Take Effect March 8, 2013‎

By Leora Coleman-Fire, Attorney The Department of Labor (”DOL”) published a final rule that makes significant changes to the FMLA ‎effective on March 8, 2013. Employers covered by the FMLA include private-sector employers with…

Rank this Week: 1471

The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog

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

http://www.federalcriminalappealsblog.com/

Nov 27
Short Wins - A Few Things Happened Before Thanksgiving

Short Wins - A Few Things Happened Before Thanksgiving

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

Short Wins - Thanksgiving Week Edition

It's a slow week here in the federal circuit courts, at least for people accused of a crime who won their cases - only three cases were reversed in the federal court of appeals in published opinions last week. Happily, what last week's…
Nov 16
The Second Circuit Limits Bank Fraud Prosecutions Where A Check Is Validly Issued (and other facts don't get in the way)

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

If you're ever involved in a bank fraud case, you should probably read the Second Circuit's opinion reversing Mr. Felix Nkansah's bank fraud conviction. If the government wants to convict someone for bank fraud, the Second Circuit says…

Rank this Week: 1483

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: 1545

Workplace Discrimination Blog

Covers legislation and case law pertaining to workplace discrimination and retaliation. By The Employment Law Group.

http://workplacediscriminationblog.com

Nov 19
RiteAid Agrees to Pay $250,000 to Settle Disability and Retaliation Discrimination Suit Filed by EEOC

RiteAid Agrees to Pay $250,000 to Settle Disability and Retaliation Discrimination Suit Filed by EEOC

Christopher Fultz, a pharmacy order picker at a Rite Aid in Perryman, Maryland, will receive $250,000 from Rite Aid to settle a disability and retaliation
Nov 15
DuPriest and Sons to Pay $24,000 for Alleged Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act

DuPriest and Sons to Pay $24,000 for Alleged Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act

DuPriest and Sons has agreed to pay a former employee $24,000 to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Nov 15
EEOC Settles Age Discrimination Suit Against Computer Systems, LLC For $32,500

EEOC Settles Age Discrimination Suit Against Computer Systems, LLC For $32,500

Computer Systems LLC agreed to pay $32,500 to settle a suit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commision (EEOC) that alleged the company violated the

Rank this Week: 1134

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: 1664

Renewables Offshore Legal Blog

Covers news and regulation of wave, tidal and offershore wind energy. By Carolyn Elefant.

http://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/renewablesoffshore

Oct 24
FERC Market Pull Mechanisms for Marine Hydrokinetic and Other Small Renewable

FERC Market Pull Mechanisms for Marine Hydrokinetic and Other Small Renewable

Here’s a webinar on FERC market pull incentives for marine hydrokinetics and other small renewables. It’s 50 minutes in length and you can access it at this link. If you have any questions about the webinar or you’d like to contact…
May 16
How the Urge To Merge May Drive A Surge in Offshore Renewable

How the Urge To Merge May Drive A Surge in Offshore Renewable

The latest injection of financial support for offshore renewables is coming from an unlikely and overlooked source: electric utility mergers. In February 2012, the offshore wind industry reaped substantial benefits from two utility…
May 16
Corps of Engineers Issues Final Rule on Nationwide Permit for Small Water-based Renewable

Corps of Engineers Issues Final Rule on Nationwide Permit for Small Water-based Renewable

On February 21, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Nationwide Permit 52 for small water-based renewable energy products. I’ve tracked this issue for a while; announcing the Corps’ intent to develop an NWP for water based…

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Whistleblower Qui Tam Law Blog

Covers cGMP violations, anti-kickback laws and public disclosure. By Stein, Mitchell, Muse & Cipollone LLP

http://www.whistleblowerquitamlaw.com/

Aug 14
Investigations Question the Medical Necessity of Some Cardiac Procedures Performed at HCA Hospital

Investigations Question the Medical Necessity of Some Cardiac Procedures Performed at HCA Hospital

Recently, the New York Times reported that HCA, the largest for-profit hospital chain in the United States with 163 facilities, knew as far back as 2002 and as recently as late 2010 that some of its cardiologists at multiple hospitals in…
Jul 18
Department of Justice Officials Comment on the GSK Settlement

Department of Justice Officials Comment on the GSK Settlement

On July 2, 2012, a number of top officials from various government agencies gathered to announce the largest False Claims Act case in history. Deputy Attorney General James M.
Jul 17
DaVita Settles Lawsuit Over Epogen Use

DaVita Settles Lawsuit Over Epogen Use

Recently, DaVita, Inc., a healthcare company that provides dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease, agreed to pay $55 million to resolve a decade long lawsuit filed by a whistleblower under the…

Rank this Week: 1674

Washington DC Metro Personal…

Washington DC Metro Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice and personal injury legal issues in Washington, DC. By Stein, Mitchell, Muse & Cipollone LLP

http://www.washingtondcmetropersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Aug 7
METRO CRASH SPURS NEW FEDERAL TRANSIT OVERSIGHT

METRO CRASH SPURS NEW FEDERAL TRANSIT OVERSIGHT

Now more than three years after the horrific Metro Red Line train crash that claimed the lives of nine and injured many others on June 22, 2009, Congress has mandated stronger federal oversight of public transit systems.
Jul 31
AAA DECRIES TRAFFIC CAMERAS AS MONEYMAKERS

AAA DECRIES TRAFFIC CAMERAS AS MONEYMAKERS

As the economic slowdown drags on and budget-tightening continues nationwide, the Mid-Atlantic branch of the American Automobile Association ("AAA") has expressed heightened concern about local governments using automated law enforcement…
Jun 13
VIRGINIA INSPIRES NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUG IN SCHOOLS

VIRGINIA INSPIRES NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUG IN SCHOOLS

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to allow the placement of non-student-specific epinephrine in public schools. The House bill (H.R. 3627), sponsored by Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) and entitled the…

Rank this Week: 1145

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).

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Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

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

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/

Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
Oct 27
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

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

Cornell Scores in Forum Case

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

Rank this Week: 1488

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 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…
May 20
Treatment Risks Climb When Drug Companies Plant Stories in Research Journal

Treatment Risks Climb When Drug Companies Plant Stories in Research Journal

Medical providers, insurance companies and well-informed medical consumers know that drugs, devices and treatments aren’t considered best-practice—or even credible—unless and until research has been conducted, the results…

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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 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…
May 9
Susan Burke on Christiane Amanpour Show

Susan Burke on Christiane Amanpour Show

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PharmaPatents

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

http://www.pharmapatentsblog.com

May 23
In Uship Federal Circuit Finds Prosecution History Disclaimer In Arguments Against Restriction Requirement

In Uship Federal Circuit Finds Prosecution History Disclaimer In Arguments Against Restriction Requirement

In Uship Intellectual Properties, LLC v. United States, the Federal Circuit upheld the claim construction applied by the Court of Federal Claims when it held that the United States and IBM Corporation did not infringe the claims at issue.…
May 20
USPTO Launches New After Final Consideration Pilot Program To Reduce Requests For Continued Examination (RCEs)

USPTO Launches New After Final Consideration Pilot Program To Reduce Requests For Continued Examination (RCEs)

In a Federal Register Notice published on May 17, 2013, the USPTO announced After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) as part of its ongoing efforts to “reduce pendency by reducing the number of Requests for Continued…
May 16
Supreme Court Finds For Monsanto In Seed Harvesting Case

Supreme Court Finds For Monsanto In Seed Harvesting Case

In Bowman v. Monsanto Co., the Supreme Court held that the doctrine of patent exhaustion does not give a farmer who has bought patented seeds the right to “reproduce” them through planting and harvesting without the patent…

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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: 4620

Pay to Play Law Blog

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

http://www.paytoplaylawblog.com/

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,…
Apr 24
Is the "Political Intelligence" Community Ready for its Close Up? (It Better Be)

Is the "Political Intelligence" Community Ready for its Close Up? (It Better Be)

Some time ago, we alerted you to the STOCK Act and warned purveyors of "political intelligence" to prepare for some "enhanced scrutiny". Think of it as akin to "enhanced interrogation" without the need for towels. (And for those for…

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WE-blog: Wildlife and Environment…

WE-blog: Wildlife and Environment Blog

Covers environmental law. By Meyer Glitzenstein & Crystal.

http://we-blog-meyerglitz.blogspot.com/

May 21
Lawsuit Filed To Protect Cliff Swallows And Other Birds From Death And Injury In California

Lawsuit Filed To Protect Cliff Swallows And Other Birds From Death And Injury In California

On Friday, along with lawyers from the Animal Legal Defense Fund, we filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeking to protect Cliff Swallows that nest on two bridges from continued death, injury, and…
May 16
New Lawsuit Filed To Curtail ORV Use To Protect Fragile Resources Of Big Cypress National Preserve

New Lawsuit Filed To Curtail ORV Use To Protect Fragile Resources Of Big Cypress National Preserve

In a new chapter to the decades-old saga of off-road vehicle (“ORV”) management in Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve, we filed suit this week on behalf of a coalition of national and regional conservation organizations…
May 10
Notice of Appeal Filed in Case To Protect Rock Creek Park Deer

Notice of Appeal Filed in Case To Protect Rock Creek Park Deer

Today, on behalf of a coalition of local DC residents and In Defense of Animals, we filed a Notice of Appeal of the district court’s ruling upholding the National Park Service’s decision to allow sharpshooters to decimate native…

Rank this Week: 4662

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: 3340

Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

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…
May 17
The Inbox - May 17, 2013

The Inbox - May 17, 2013

May flowers are blooming, and so is the Suits by Suits news: CEO dismissals hit a 10-year high in 2012, according to The Corporate Board’s study of CEO succession practices. Matteo Tonello of the Corporate Board published this…
May 15
Supreme Court Considering Whether to Accept Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Case

Supreme Court Considering Whether to Accept Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Case

Only a handful of employment cases make it all the way to the Supreme Court’s august chambers at One First Street. That’s largely because the Court has discretion whether or not to review cases decided by lower courts of…

Rank this Week: 2081

Inside Privacy

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

http://www.insideprivacy.com

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…
May 20
'The Lawyer' Recognizes Covington's Technology and Media Group

'The Lawyer' Recognizes Covington's Technology and Media Group

We are pleased to share that The Lawyer has recently shortlisted our London technology and media group for its TMT Team of the Year Award (2013). The publication further recognized the firm’s data protection and sports law work over the…
May 19
New Statutes Proposed in the Wake of AP Spying Scandal

New Statutes Proposed in the Wake of AP Spying Scandal

Recent news that the U.S. Justice Department obtained telephone records for two months covering more than 100 journalists working for the Associated Press has prompted lawmakers to propose new statutes meant to strengthen protections against…

Rank this Week: 3953

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 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…
May 9
More Enron Fallout: Skilling and DOJ Enter Agreement to Reduce Sentence

More Enron Fallout: Skilling and DOJ Enter Agreement to Reduce Sentence

Former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling reportedly has negotiated a deal with federal prosecutors that is likely to result in a significant reduction of the prison sentence he will serve for his role in the collapse of Enron. Under the new…

Rank this Week: 5220

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: 3928

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: 3748

LexDigerati

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

http://manishin.com/law

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
May 6
Defamation, Autocomplete And Search Royalties: How Not To Govern the Internet

Defamation, Autocomplete And Search Royalties: How Not To Govern the Internet

German, French, Japanese and other nations' legal rules on search defamation, autocomplete and royalties are foreign, literally, to U.S. jurisprudence.

Rank this Week: 4534

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 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…
May 3
Cold Medicines Are Dangerous for Very Young Children

Cold Medicines Are Dangerous for Very Young Children

All parents of children old enough to spend time around other children know that their offspring are little cold factories. Data from the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital indicate that kids get 5 to 10 colds…

Rank this Week: 2364

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 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…
May 1
President Obama named Rep. Melvin Watt (D-North Carolina), to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency

President Obama named Rep. Melvin Watt (D-North Carolina), to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency

This Blog was written by whistleblower Attorney Tony Munter The news, or rather the reported leak today is clear, The White House wants to nominate long time congressman Mel Watt (D North Carolina) to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency…

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