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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…

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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: 130

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…

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Inside Privacy

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

http://www.insideprivacy.com

May 18
FCC Confirms That Sellers Can Be Liable for Telemarketer TCPA Violation

FCC Confirms That Sellers Can Be Liable for Telemarketer TCPA Violation

A seller who authorizes a third-party telemarketer to market the seller’s goods or services may be held vicariously liable if the telemarketer violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Federal Communications…
May 16
FTC Reminds Mobile App Developers To Comply With Revised Children's Privacy Requirements By July 1

FTC Reminds Mobile App Developers To Comply With Revised Children's Privacy Requirements By July 1

The Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to more than 90 different companies who develop mobile apps that the FTC claims may be directed to children. The letters emphasize that the FTC has not evaluated the apps or the…
May 14
AP Spying: An Unprecedented Invasion of the Fourth Estate

AP Spying: An Unprecedented Invasion of the Fourth Estate

In dim Mexican restaurants, behind abandoned schools, and on nameless suburban street corners, I met some of the bravest people that I have ever known. And I can't tell you the name of a single one of them. During my seven years as a…

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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.

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Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

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…
May 13
Farmers Insurance Wins Summary Judgment on Ex-Employee’s Breach of Contract

Farmers Insurance Wins Summary Judgment on Ex-Employee’s Breach of Contract

As we’ve covered before on Suits by Suits, summary judgment can be a powerful weapon for a party to a civil lawsuit. By granting summary judgment, a court can resolve a claim before trial, meaning that it’s never heard by a…

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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…

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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 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…
May 15
National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for registering pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of this process, the EPA must ensure that the use of the pesticide will not…
May 13
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed (pdf) a limited exception to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections currently being considered for the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). The…

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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 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…
May 17
EEOC Updates Disability Guidance Document

EEOC Updates Disability Guidance Document

Pursuant to the agency’s Strategic Plan, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised and updated four disability guidance documents. Among other goals outlined in the Strategic Plan is to ensure the EEOC…
May 16
Senate Committee Questions NLRB Nominees as Third Circuit Declares Recess Appointments Unconstitutional

Senate Committee Questions NLRB Nominees as Third Circuit Declares Recess Appointments Unconstitutional

The three National Labor Relations Board members up for reconsideration and two new Board nominees faced pointed questions from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday. Last month, President Obama…

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Chronicle of Data Protection

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

http://www.hldataprotection.com

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…
May 6
FTC Votes to Retain July 1, 2013 COPPA Rule Compliance Date

FTC Votes to Retain July 1, 2013 COPPA Rule Compliance Date

Less than two weeks after providing additional guidance on the recent changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) Rule, in the form of updated Frequently Asked Questions, the Federal Trade…

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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…

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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 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…
May 15
Anointing and Baptism

Anointing and Baptism

As summer begins to get closer, the 2014 election cycle will begin to rev up its engines. This will be time to separate the potential candidates from those who will take the plunge and immerse…

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Federal Regulations Advisor

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

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/

May 17
ACUS 58th Plenary Session: Authoritative Recommendations & Studies Worth Reading

ACUS 58th Plenary Session: Authoritative Recommendations & Studies Worth Reading

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has released the agenda, recommendations, and supporting studies for its 58th Plenary Session to be held June 13 – 14, 2013. ACUS will consider adopting recommendations on:…
May 12
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/13/13

Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/13/13

This week a sprinkling of interesting events flavors administrative law. Recess appointments litigation may get closer to sweetening the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) calendar. A court decision on timing of electronic…
May 7
D.C. Circuit Vacates NLRB Posting Rule – Enforcement Provisions Violated NLRA and Posting Requirement Could Not Be Severed

D.C. Circuit Vacates NLRB Posting Rule – Enforcement Provisions Violated NLRA and Posting Requirement Could Not Be Severed

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia today vacated – in National Association of Manufacturers v. NLRB – the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor…

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Small Government Contracts Blog

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

http://smallgovcon.com/

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…
May 13
SBA Size Protests: Agency’s Corrective Action Did Not Extend Deadline

SBA Size Protests: Agency’s Corrective Action Did Not Extend Deadline

A procuring agency’s decision to take corrective action in response to a GAO bid protest did not extend the standard five-business day deadline to file a SBA size protest. This was the decision of the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals…

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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…

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Employee Benefits Law Report

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

http://www.employeebenefitslawreport.com

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…
Apr 30
Temporary Relief From ACA Provisions Extended To Insured Expatriate Plan

Temporary Relief From ACA Provisions Extended To Insured Expatriate Plan

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) recently issued guidance in the form of a Frequently Asked Question (“FAQ”) that relates to the applicability of…

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Personal Injury Cases & News Blog

By Brien Roche Law.

http://www.brienrochelaw.com/blog/

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…
May 17
Ophthalmologist Medical Malpractice

Ophthalmologist Medical Malpractice

Ophthalmologist Medical Malpractice from Brien Roche LawOphthalmologist-Common Eye Problems Common eye problems that arise in people over 40 are such things as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and floaters. Cataracts are small clumps…

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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 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
May 8
“How Not To Be Raped” In The Military

“How Not To Be Raped” In The Military

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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 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…
Apr 29
Federal Court Hears Oral Argument on NFL Concussion Litigation Motion to Dismi

Federal Court Hears Oral Argument on NFL Concussion Litigation Motion to Dismi

Oral arguments were heard in a federal district court in Pennsylvania earlier this month over the motion to dismiss filed by the National Football League regarding concussion injury litigation. Plaintiffs contend that for many decades, the…
Apr 23
Despite Fewer Recalls, Defective Children's Products Cause Increased Number of Injuries and Deaths in 2012

Despite Fewer Recalls, Defective Children's Products Cause Increased Number of Injuries and Deaths in 2012

According to a recent report by product safety advocacy organization Kids In Danger (KID), the frequency with which children's products were recalled in 2012 does not correlate with the increased number of injuries and deaths cause by…

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Bank D&O Liability Law Blog

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

http://www.bankdandolaw.com/

Nov 5
FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to…
Nov 2
Centennial Bank, Conway, Arkansas, Assumes All of the Deposits of Heritage Bank of Florida, Lutz, Florida

Centennial Bank, Conway, Arkansas, Assumes All of the Deposits of Heritage Bank of Florida, Lutz, Florida

Heritage Bank of Florida, Lutz, Florida, was closed today by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC ent
Nov 2
Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Bloomington, Illinois, Assumes All of the Deposits of Citizens First National Bank, Princeton, Illinoi

Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Bloomington, Illinois, Assumes All of the Deposits of Citizens First National Bank, Princeton, Illinoi

Citizens First National Bank, Princeton, Illinois, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered…

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Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy &…

Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy & Birth Injury Blog

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

http://www.cerebralpalsybirthinjuryblog.com/

Jun 22
More Birth Complications During the Night

More Birth Complications During the Night

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

More Birth Complications During the Night

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

Cerebral Palsy Dad

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

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DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice…

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

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

http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/

May 13
Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner Following the recent debates over how to regulate the compounding pharmacy business, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of the U.S. Senate has drafted a bill…
Apr 24
Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner A recent article published by BMJ Quality and Safety studied the diagnosis-related claims from the National Practitioner Data Bank maintained by the federal…
Apr 16
Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner The push to regulate compounding pharmacies is beginning to gain more attention on the national front. According to a congressional report released on April 15, 2013, the…

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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 19
Medicare Takes a Pass on Expanding Hospice Care—For Now

Medicare Takes a Pass on Expanding Hospice Care—For Now

Many Medicare recipients delay getting hospice services because they must agree to cease curative treatments such as chemotherapy. So by the time they do enter hospice, their condition is much more dire, and many often have mere days to live.…
May 17
Study FInds Malpractice Suits Can Make Hospitals Safer

Study FInds Malpractice Suits Can Make Hospitals Safer

A new survey of hospital risk managers finds that malpractice lawsuits can give them important clues to holes in their hospitals' patient safety nets that need patching. The study by UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz was excerpted in the…
May 16
Medicare Study Exposes Wildly Divergent Hospital Charge

Medicare Study Exposes Wildly Divergent Hospital Charge

Although we’ve addressed the difficulty of knowing the cost of medical care before the bill arrives, few recent stories have illustrated the problem as well as one widely covered last week, including by the New York Times. A hospital…

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Fracking Insider

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

http://www.frackinginsider.com

May 14
Hydraulic Fracturing Benefits Touted and Regulations Discussed at House Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on BLM Budget

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

Posted by Andrew McNameeThe House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the FY2014 budget for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). BLM manages…
May 6
Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 19

Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 19

Posted by Wayne J. D'AngeloFracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 19 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in Nevada, New Mexico and California. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the Roundup to…
Apr 30
Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 18

Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 18

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

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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 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…
May 7
Appeals Court Set to Consider Key Sentencing Issue on Profits Derived From Fraud

Appeals Court Set to Consider Key Sentencing Issue on Profits Derived From Fraud

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit is currently considering a sentencing issue of great significance in cases in which a number of individuals work together to bring about a financial fraud. The question posed is the extent to…
May 1
Let the Games Begin: Legal Online Poker Starts Up in Nevada

Let the Games Begin: Legal Online Poker Starts Up in Nevada

April 30 was an historic day for online poker players in the United States. Just a bit more than two years after the indictment and civil cases that were termed “Black Friday” shut down the industry, Ultimate Poker became the…

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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 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…
Apr 23
The ATS’s Second Act: The Supreme Court Looks to Address the Unanswered Questions of Kiobel

The ATS’s Second Act: The Supreme Court Looks to Address the Unanswered Questions of Kiobel

The U.S. Supreme Court granted cert on April 22 in two important cases for the future application of the Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”) following its decision last week in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum. As discussed in…

Rank this Week: 1596

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/

May 14
Bloomberg Law Not Impacted By Bloomberg Terminal Privacy Breach. But Can We Ever Stop Worrying About a "Big Data" Hack of a Legal Research Provider?

Bloomberg Law Not Impacted By Bloomberg Terminal Privacy Breach. But Can We Ever Stop Worrying About a "Big Data" Hack of a Legal Research Provider?

Last week Bloomberg acknowledged that Bloomberg reporters had used the infamous "Z" and "UUID" functions on the Bloomberg terminal to access "customer data. Reporters had access to the names of users at an organization,…
May 7
Bloomberg Is On a “What’s Wrong with Big Law?" Roll

Bloomberg Is On a “What’s Wrong with Big Law?" Roll

This morning I attended a presentation at Bloomberg HQ given by Bruce “growth is dead” MacEwen. He showed some amazing slides on the law firm profitability distribution before and after 2007 crash. One…
May 2
News You Can Use! Wolters Kluwer Continues to Bring Sanity to Digital Licencing and Oh Yes Releases Two New Daily Newsletters (Banking & Finance and Products Liability)

News You Can Use! Wolters Kluwer Continues to Bring Sanity to Digital Licencing and Oh Yes Releases Two New Daily Newsletters (Banking & Finance and Products Liability)

News You Can Use! For those of us who toil at the intersection of copyright and human behavior, any publisher who keeps making it easier to legitimize the natural impulse of lawyers to embrace every venue for highlighting their…

Rank this Week: 1691

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: 1753

DC Marijuana Law

Covers marijuana defense law. By Paul Zuckerberg.

http://dcmarijuanalaw.com/

Apr 23
VOTE TODAY !!!

VOTE TODAY !!!

Today is election day in Paul’s bid for a seat on the DC Council. Paul is running on a platform which includes marijuana law reform. To learn why, read his Op Ed piece in the Huffington Post. Polls close at 8:00 pm. tonight. If…
Apr 19
Today, Saturday, DC Vote 4-20 Rally & Concert

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

Info on this Facebook link.
Apr 14
Zukerberg to Host Vote4.20 Rally & Free Concert at the Capitol

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

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

Rank this Week: 1821

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: 1880

Hot Button Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.hotbuttonblog.com

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…
May 1
Infrastructure Alert - May 1, 2013

Infrastructure Alert - May 1, 2013

President Obama has nominated Anthony Foxx, the Mayor of Charlotte to replace Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation. Mayor Foxx oversaw several large transportation projects during his tenure as mayor, including the construction…

Rank this Week: 1942

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: 1969

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 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…
Apr 26
DC Circuit Dismisses API Challenge To Transparency Rule

DC Circuit Dismisses API Challenge To Transparency Rule

Agreeing with the argument presented by our client Oxfam America, Inc., the D.C. Circuit today dismissed the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Petition for Review challenging a key provision of Dodd-Frank that requires publicly…

Rank this Week: 1991

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…

Rank this Week: 2040

The Corporate Observer

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

http://www.thecorporateobserver.com/

Apr 4
T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading

T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading

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

Monday Roundup

The Monday Roundup – a weekly collection of top consumer-related news just for you. Abusive forced placed insurance policies. State and federal regulators take a stand. Consumer Affairs – “Should airlines charge by…
Mar 28
Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case

Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case

Four years ago, I began representing victims of fraudulent schemes who filed suits against banks for providing the financial services that were essential to perpetrating the fraud. We developed our case on the theory that the banks…

Rank this Week: 2032

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: 2094

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: 2092

Immigration Law Blog

By Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC.

http://lawblog.boilapc.com/

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…
Apr 5
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduran

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduran

“WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Honduras for an additional 18 months, beginning July 6, 2013, and ending Jan. 5, 2015. Current…

Rank this Week: 2159

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: 2252

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: 2204

LexDigerati

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

http://manishin.com/law

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.
May 5
Twitter Digest For Week of 04-29-2013

Twitter Digest For Week of 04-29-2013

Twitterstream from LexDigerati for week of 04-29-2013

Rank this Week: 2334

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: 2343

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: 2370

PharmaPatents

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

http://www.pharmapatentsblog.com

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…
May 12
Federal Circuit Issues Fractured Affirmance In CLS Bank v. Alice Corporation

Federal Circuit Issues Fractured Affirmance In CLS Bank v. Alice Corporation

In a fractured en banc decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court’s holding that the claims at issue in CLS Bank v. Alice Corporation are invalid under 35 USC § 101. The multiple opinions reveal the judge’s…
May 9
USPTO Reshuffles The RCE Deck

USPTO Reshuffles The RCE Deck

The USPTO still is considering information gathered during its RCE Outreach program, but it has made some internal changes that should lead to more prompt examination after a Request for Examination (RCE) is filed. However, because that the…

Rank this Week: 2430

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: 2433

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