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Renewables Offshore Legal Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2537

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: 3387

TMT Law Watch

TMT Law Watch

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

http://www.tmtlawwatch.com
  • May 14

    FirstNet Developments Examined in Upcoming Webcast

    FirstNet Developments Examined in Upcoming Webcast
    The development of FirstNet, the federal authority within NTIA tasked with building a nationwide wireless public safety broadband network, remains a key concern for industry stakeholders and first responders over a year after its creation…
  • Apr 26

    FTC's Online Privacy Rules for Children Clarified

    FTC's Online Privacy Rules for Children Clarified
    By Nickolas Milonas and Marc Martin The Federal Trade Commission recently released guidance on its December 2012 updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).  COPPA regulates the collection and use by website…
  • Apr 25

    U.S. and EU Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations Present Opportunities for TMT Sector

    U.S. and EU Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations Present Opportunities for TMT Sector
    By Frank J. Schweitzer, Barton J. Gordon, and William A. Kirk The United States and the European Union are set to launch negotiations this summer on a comprehensive agreement covering cross-Atlantic trade and investment known as the…
Rank this Week: 3175

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: 3386

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: 3246

The D.C. Law Report

The D.C. Law Report

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

http://dclaw.net/
Rank this Week: 2969

Pay to Play Law Blog

Pay to Play Law Blog

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

http://www.paytoplaylawblog.com/
  • May 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…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3363

Nonprofit News

Nonprofit News

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

http://www.amlawteam.com/blog/
  • 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…
  • Mar 12

    House Stalls New Tax Exemptions for Churche

    House Stalls New Tax Exemptions for Churche
    Religious organizations would qualify for new property tax exemptions under legislation being considered by the Arizona House of Representatives. The measure would allow churches to avoid taxes on property used for activities other than…
Rank this Week: 3259

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

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: 3487

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: 3388

Washington DC Metro Medical…

Washington DC Metro Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice and birth injury cases. By Stein, Mitchell, Muse & Cipollone LLP

http://www.washingtondcmetromedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 4

    Study finds tort reform ineffective solution for reducing health care cost

    Study finds tort reform ineffective solution for reducing health care cost
    A recent study of Medicare spending in Texas found that doctors' fees for seniors and disabled patients remain high, despite an amendment to the Texas state constitution passed in 2003 to limit payouts in medical malpractice lawsuits. …
  • Aug 30

    Complications After Giving Birth

    Complications After Giving Birth
    Laurie A. Amell, Esq., a nurse and a medical malpractice attorney at Stein, Mitchell, Muse & Cipollone LLP, handled a case where defendant failed to diagnose a female patient properly. She gave a family history of malignant hypertension as…
  • Aug 27

    Stroke Prevention

    Stroke Prevention
    Strokes occur in patients when there is bleeding in the brain, or when a blood clot forms in the blood vessels of the brain or travels to the brain from a different organ, typically the heart. Factors that influence blood clot formation are…
Rank this Week: 3124

Whistleblower Qui Tam Law Blog

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: 2970

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: 3801

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: 4223

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

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

http://www.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com/#entries
Rank this Week: 3906

Money Law Blog

Money Law Blog

Covers bankruptcy and tax law issues in DC, Maryland and Virginia. By the Law Office of Edward Gonzalez, PC.

http://www.money-lawblog.com/
  • Apr 12

    Warning: A "Charge Off" On Your Credit Report Does NOT Mean You Don't Owe It

    Warning: A "Charge Off" On Your Credit Report Does NOT Mean You Don't Owe It
    It happened again this week. The client comes into the consultation smiling broadly. He just needs help with a loan modification, he argues. He doesn't have any other debts. "Look," he says, pointing at his credit report, "it's been…
  • Apr 8

    Fixing Businesses Through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Boosts the Economy, Says New Study

    Fixing Businesses Through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Boosts the Economy, Says New Study
    Despite the image and stigma associated with bankruptcy, financial reorganization of failing businesses (and nonprofit organizations) through Chapter 11 bankruptcy is actually helping the economy by giving companies a chance to find new…
  • Mar 16

    Bankruptcy Court -- An Alternative Way to Dispute Taxe

    Bankruptcy Court -- An Alternative Way to Dispute Taxe
    Bankruptcy is designed as a way for an insolvent debtor, one who cannot pay his or her creditors, to get a fresh start. Depending on the type of bankruptcy involved--Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 for example--among the main functions…
Rank this Week: 4669

Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Comments on medical malpractice. By The Rich Firm, PC.

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticelawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 9

    Essential Tips for Protecting Yourself from Medical Error

    Essential Tips for Protecting Yourself from Medical Error
    Though many doctors are brilliant, they're still human. Even the most prestigious medical professionals are prone to all of the same mistakes as anyone else--only their mistakes cost lives. Though you shouldn't hesitate to visit a skilled…
  • Apr 9

    Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy

    Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy
    Birth is the most important moment in a person's life. Not only is it the beginning, but it's an extremely delicate process that requires utmost care on the part of the attending medical professionals. If a doctor mishandles a child during…
  • Apr 8

    The Prevalence of Medical Malpractice and What You Can Do if Affected by It

    The Prevalence of Medical Malpractice and What You Can Do if Affected by It
    The Prevalence of Medical Malpractice and What You Can Do if Affected by It Medical malpractice exacts a heavy toll on the patient who suffers from it. Many times that individual cannot recover from a health care provider mistake, and their…
Rank this Week: 4174

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: 4451

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: 4480

White Collar Defense Update

White Collar Defense Update

Covers Federal criminal statutes, investigations, criminal defense issues. By Dilworth Paxson LLP.

http://www.whitecollardefenseupdate.com/
  • Feb 18

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act--Part 2

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act--Part 2
    This is the second installment of our four part series about notable recent decisions under the False Claims Act. This week's featured decision is United States ex rel. Glenda Martin v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc., 2012 WL 6084626…
  • Feb 10

    Defrauded Peregrine Investors Seek Relief Against Bank

    Defrauded Peregrine Investors Seek Relief Against Bank
    A recent Northern District of Illinois case concerning fraud against investors alleges causes of actions against the financial institutions where the investors' funds were being held. This case poses an interesting question as to whether…
  • Feb 10

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act
    Each week for the next four weeks, we will provide a summary of a notable recent decision under the False Claims Act. The first in this series is United States v. Kernan Hospital, 2012 WL 5879133 (D.Md., Nov. 20, 2012). Read the decision…
Rank this Week: 4351

Washington D.C. Intellectual…

Washington D.C. Intellectual Property Attorney Blog

Offers insights on current developments in the intellectual property space, and discusses patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright information and news. By Raymond Millien.

http://dcipattorney.com
Rank this Week: 3877

National Registry of Workers'…

National Registry of Workers' Compensation Specialists Blog

Focuses on workers' compensation, safety and risk manangement.

http://www.nrwcs.com/blog
  • Jan 3

    Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation

    Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation
    Why would human resource professionals want to obtain a workers’ compensation certification?  Very often they are the ones the employer turns to for advice regarding workers’ compensation.  While larger companies…
  • Jan 3

    One Course, Many Advantage

    One Course, Many Advantage
    Workers’ compensation certifications, like the Registered Workers’ Compensation Specialist (RWCS) designation, often come in two forms.  Some are state specific courses and others are universal in…
  • Mar 13

    HAVS, The Power of Vibration

    HAVS, The Power of Vibration
    When you work with hydraulic, electric, pneumatic or gasoline powered hand tools, it is imperative to stay up-to-date on your knowledge about Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, also known as HAVS.  The constant vibration your hands handle while…
Rank this Week: 4489

TelecomMediaTech Law Blog

TelecomMediaTech Law Blog

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

http://www.telecommediatechlaw.com
  • 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,…
  • Aug 2

    TV Station Public Files Go Online for Inspection

    TV Station Public Files Go Online for Inspection
    Today is the effective date for the FCC's rules requiring TV broadcasters to post their local public inspection file online at a site maintained by the FCC. Late last week, the court denied broadcasters' request for a stay of this deadline.…
Rank this Week: 3772

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: 4087

USERRA Rights Blog

USERRA Rights Blog

Covers discrimination and reprisal issues faced by servicemembers because of their military status. By The Employment Law Group.

http://www.userrarightsblog.com
  • Nov 8

    New Law Requires TSA Comply with USERRA

    New Law Requires TSA Comply with USERRA
    On August 16, 2012, President Obama signed H.R. 3670 into law, amending the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to require that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and…
  • Oct 15

    OSC Settles Second Largest USERRA Lawsuit in Favor of Terminated National Guardsman

    OSC Settles Second Largest USERRA Lawsuit in Favor of Terminated National Guardsman
    Michael Hanke, a Wisconsin National Guardsman fired by a U.S. Army contractor in 2010 when he returned from active duty, will receive the second largest
  • Aug 1

    About U

    About U
    The Employment Law Group® law firm has been practicing employment law since 1997.  The attorneys at The Employment Law Group® law firm routinely represent employees who
Rank this Week: 4926

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: 5269

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: 3769

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: 5060

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: 5187

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: 3696

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: 4465

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: 4586

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: 3763

The Employment Law Chronicle

The Employment Law Chronicle

Covers employment and workplace discrimination laws and topics. By Virginia & District of Columbia employment lawyer, Lori Searcy of Searcy Business Litigation & Employment Law, LLC

http://www.employmentlawchronicle.com/
Rank this Week: 4591

Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents involving drunk drivers and tractor-trailers. By the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC.

http://www.marylandcaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 23

    Defective Product Injuries in Maryland, D.C., a Risk through Autumn, Winter

    Defective Product Injuries in Maryland, D.C., a Risk through Autumn, Winter
    You may have a dehumidifier in your house and you may be putting your family at a serious risk for a defective product injury in Maryland. During the warmer months and during rainy season, these products are a hot commodity in many homes in…
  • Sep 21

    National Child Passenger Safety Week Aims to Prevent Child Injury in Maryland

    National Child Passenger Safety Week Aims to Prevent Child Injury in Maryland
    National Child Passenger Safety Week runs this week and aims to prevent the risks of child injury in Maryland which are too often associated with car accidents. According to Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy, about 90…
  • Sep 9

    Bad Drivers a Common Cause of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in Washington D.C.

    Bad Drivers a Common Cause of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in Washington D.C.
    As we recently reported on our Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog, drivers in Washington D.C. have been ranked the worst in the nation for the second year in a row. Drivers aren't only putting other motorists at risk, but increasing the…
Rank this Week: 4526

Not Guilty

Not Guilty

Criminal defense blog written by female criminal defense attorney turned stay at home mom re-turned criminal defense attorney. By Mirriam Seddiq.

http://notguiltynoway.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 29

    The gay marriage litmus test

    The gay marriage litmus test
    I use the term litmus test with only a vague understanding of it's meaning. I am, unfortunately, a science moron, and only remember something about paper turning purple if it's basic?
  • Jun 21

    More Unnecessary State Sanctioned Killing

    More Unnecessary State Sanctioned Killing
    I read an incredibly disturbing story today about a 26 year old former marine who was at home with his wife and two small children when a SWAT team broke into his house (ok, they had a search warrant which I'm sure was poured over by the…
  • Jun 20

    Are these your kids, ma'am?

    Are these your kids, ma'am?
    I am the mother of twin boys that will be four in August.  If you follow the blog you know that I had trouble conceiving, was on bedrest for over four months while pregnant, and then had a very difficult recovery.  All in all, actually…
Rank this Week: 5282

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: 4502

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: 4505

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: 4818

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: 4677

The Kong Firm Blog

The Kong Firm Blog

The official blog of The Kong Firm PLLC, focusing on current topics of interest in the fields of Employment Law, Litigation and Federal Government Contracting

http://blog.thekongfirm.com/
  • Oct 13

    Non-Competes Are Unenforceable, Right? Recent VA and MD Cases Provide Some Insight

    Non-Competes Are Unenforceable, Right? Recent VA and MD Cases Provide Some Insight
    I can't even tell you the number of times I get into a discussion with a friend or ex-colleague who has just been terminated about non-competes.  And almost every time, the conclusion ends this way: "I've heard that  non-competes are…
  • Oct 5

    What Comes Around Goes Around: Is This The Beginning of the End for Alaska Native Corporations?

    What Comes Around Goes Around: Is This The Beginning of the End for Alaska Native Corporations?
    If you are a small business Federal contractor and have ever lost a contract to an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), you probably had a smile of satisfaction on your face last week as you were reading the Washington Post. In an expose and…
  • Sep 21

    One-time Eligibility Under SBA's 8(a) Program

    One-time Eligibility Under SBA's 8(a) Program
    As the number of Federal Government contracting dollars begins to dwindle under the Obama Administration, many small businesses are looking for a leg up on the competition, and the 8(a) Business Development Program of the U.S. Small Business…
Rank this Week: 4692

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: 5218

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: 4588