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Cruise Law News

Cruise Law News

Coveres admiralty law and cruise ship accidents & injuries. By James M. Walker of Walker & O'Neill.

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/
  • Jun 18

    Cruise Ship Passenger Dies in Cayman Islands - Third Cruise Death in Caymans in 18 Month

    Cruise Ship Passenger Dies in Cayman Islands - Third Cruise Death in Caymans in 18 Month
    The Associated Press reports that a cruise ship passenger from New York state has died at a beach in the Cayman Islands. According to the newspaper, police in the Cayman Islands identified the victim as Louis Janvier DeBiase of Deer…
  • Jun 18

    Passenger from Sea Spirit Cruise Ship Killed During Artic Excursion

    Passenger from Sea Spirit Cruise Ship Killed During Artic Excursion
    A newspaper in Norway reports that a cruise ship passenger was killed and three other passengers were injured while on an Artic cruise excursion. The incident occurred when a rubber inflatable boat (a Zodiac) was swamped by a wave in the…
  • Jun 13

    Did Costa Cruises Assist an Alleged Rapist Escape Justice?

    Did Costa Cruises Assist an Alleged Rapist Escape Justice?
    The  Philippine Daily Inquirer reports on the case of a a Filipino crew member who alleges that her supervisor raped her while she was working on board the MV Costa Classica last year. The victim worked as a security guard on…
Rank this Week: 70

Florida Bankruptcy News and…

Florida Bankruptcy News and Current Events

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure defense news. Debt Relief Group LLC.

http://1800debtrelief.com/bankruptcy-news/
  • Jun 17

    National Envelope Files for Bankruptcy

    National Envelope Files for Bankruptcy
    In what could be seen as a referendum on the postal industry from the internet age, National Envelope is beginning the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – again. This is the second time the largest envelope company…
  • Jun 14

    How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency

    How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency
    Filing for bankruptcy isn’t as easy as simply filling out some paperwork and waiting for your debts to be discharged. Instead, it’s a process that has many requirements such as counseling and education. Credit counseling happens…
  • Jun 12

    Stop Wage Garnishment with Bankruptcy

    Stop Wage Garnishment with Bankruptcy
    Wage garnishment is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to any working individual. If you’re struggling with your debt and a creditor is able to get a judgment against you, then wage garnishment can go into effect…
Rank this Week: 164

The White Law Group's Securities…

The White Law Group's Securities Fraud Blog

Covers securities fraud cases, investment fraud practices and securities industry regulations.

http://www.whitesecuritieslaw.com/securities-fraud/blog/
  • Jun 13

    Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse

    Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse
    Have you suffered substantial losses in your investment with Noble Royalties? If so, the securities fraud attorneys at The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses. According to Noble Royalties website, the company…
  • Jun 13

    Will the bond bubble burst?

    Will the bond bubble burst?
    When disclosing the risk of a particular bond offering, a financial advisor must make the investor fully aware of the following risks associated with all bonds: (1) Inflationary risk – i.e., the risk that fixed-income investments…
  • Jun 13

    More Bad News for Thompson National Propertie

    More Bad News for Thompson National Propertie
    According to reports, a former chief financial officer of Thompson National Properties was recently suspended for five months from the securities industry for failing to conduct adequate and independent due diligence into an array of…
Rank this Week: 167

Southern District of Florida Blog

Southern District of Florida Blog

Provides news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. By David Markus

http://sdfla.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

    Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record
    Last week, the blog broke the story of Dore Louis' motion seeking NSA phone records, and Judge Rosenbaum's order requiring the government to respond.  The story got a lot of attention, which was pretty neat. The government filed a short…
  • Jun 17

    Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

    Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309
    Gotta love this -- Justice Kagan cited the famous 1982 Tommy Tutone song in American Trucking Association v. City of Los Angeles:Under th[e] contract, a company may transport cargo at the Port in exchange for complying with various…
  • Jun 13

    Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

    Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State
    Apropos of the previous post dealing with the 11th Circuit, the Supreme Court decided Davila today, 9-0:This case concerns Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Crim- inal Procedure, which governs guilty pleas. Two provi- sions of that rule are key…
Rank this Week: 207

Criminal Law Blog & News

Criminal Law Blog & News

Covers Florida criminal law, crime history and weird crime news. By DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA.

http://reasonabledoubt.org/index.php/criminallawblog
Rank this Week: 208

New Miami Blog

New Miami Blog

Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

http://www.newmiamiblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Downtown Miami Hotel Market Heats Up

    Downtown Miami Hotel Market Heats Up
    Aleesha KhanThe Miami hotel market is one of the hottest in the country and beyond. As a recent article in Law360 reports, downtown Miami in particular is playing a big part in the resurgence of the market. The city’s urban core, an…
  • Jun 17

    Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

    Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market
    Melissa C. Pallett-VasquezBienvenue! Bienvenido! Bem-vindos! Welcome to Miami – where cash is king Buyers from across the globe continue to hone in on South Florida as a hot market for real estate investment. Canadians, Brazilians, and…
  • Jun 14

    Thank You For Joining Us For Our New Miami Breakfast Series | Hospitality

    Thank You For Joining Us For Our New Miami Breakfast Series | Hospitality
    Suzanne Amaducci-AdamsThursday, June 13, 2013 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Thank you for joining us for the second installment of the New Miami Breakfast Series. Hospitality: A Bird’s Eye…
Rank this Week: 217

The Law Planet Blog

The Law Planet Blog

Discusses investment, labor, and employment law, as well as securities arbitration, stockbroker issues, and legal technology. By LaBovick Law Group.

http://www.thelawplanetblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Social Security Disability Benefits Available for Mental Illne

    Social Security Disability Benefits Available for Mental Illne
    When people first think of Social Security disability they think of the injured factory worker or coal miner who is reaching retirement age and can no longer perform his/her physically demanding occupation. But there is a whole other group…
  • Jun 14

    Is Palm Beach County's Growth Plan Too Conservative?

    Is Palm Beach County's Growth Plan Too Conservative?
    If you live in South Florida, you have noticed the expansion of residential communities extending westward past the Florida Turnpike. Palm Beach County has grown exponentially since the 80’s, and highly concentrated populations now live…
  • Jun 12

    The Importance of Finding a Local Social Security Attorney

    The Importance of Finding a Local Social Security Attorney
    In my niche practice, I often run into other attorneys in the community that have never met a Social Security attorney before. I hear the same story over and over again: They tell me that someone walked into their office looking for a…
Rank this Week: 253

Nursing Law Blog

Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 260

Florida Divorce and Custody Forum

Florida Divorce and Custody Forum

Features Q&As on Florida divorce, custody, alimony, and child support law. By Howard Iken.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/forums
  • Apr 16

    Restraining Order question

    Restraining Order question
    My ex was arrested/jailed thanks to his estranged wife who he is now reconciling with. When they were separated I told my kids they would never have to see her again. They were relieved as the wife is caustic and verbally abusive. She has…
  • Apr 13

    Florida statute 61.13001

    Florida statute 61.13001
    My X wife moved our children 40 miles farther away without requesting permission from me or the court. How do I go about having her charged with violating this statute? Can she face criminal charges?
  • Mar 29

    Necesito informacion

    Necesito informacion
    Buenas tardes, soy colombiana y vivo en colombia pero estoy casada con un residente permanente de Usa desde hace 3 años y el viene cada 3 meses aproximadamente. El no ha hecho solicitud para llevarme a Usa y en este momento atravesamos…
Rank this Week: 264

West Palm Beach Personal Injury…

West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers truck accidents, medical devices and dangerous products. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA.

http://westpalmbeach.injuryboard.com/
  • Jun 10

    Hip Implants: When Innovation Does Not Equate to Improvement

    Hip Implants: When Innovation Does Not Equate to Improvement
    Modular design hip replacements were first introduced about 30 years ago to allow surgeons intraoperative flexibility. They were marketed to younger patients who were presumably more active. Although there was little data regarding the…
  • May 31

    Obama's Dr. Ridgeway Report Defective -- But NRA Likes It

    Obama's Dr. Ridgeway Report Defective -- But NRA Likes It
    It is reminiscent of 1994 and the “seven dwarves”; when the CEO”s of the largest tobacco companies walked into Congress, swore under oath to tell the truth and then proceeded to testify that cigarettes were not dangerous and…
  • Apr 29

    Join Me in Controlling Something That Kills Over 30, 000 Per Year

    Join Me in Controlling Something That Kills Over 30, 000 Per Year
    When I was a kid, my dad was an avid hunter and we had guns, bullets, bows, and arrows in the house. At a very young age and several times after, he would take me through the same lecture about gun safety, bow safety and how dangerous they…
Rank this Week: 296

Justice Building Blog

Justice Building Blog

Features discussions between judges and lawyers in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.

http://justicebuilding.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    SYDNEY SMITH HAS PASSED AWAY

    SYDNEY SMITH HAS PASSED AWAY
    Many of you will remember Syd Smith as a lawyer with the Public Defenders office. He then spent some time in private practice before returning to his home in London, England, to battle leukemia. We received word that Syd lost his courageous…
  • Jun 17

    TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

    TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
    Several long time readers have emailed us that they are experiencing difficulties when viewing the blog. The problem -we think- is that Google is going out of their way not to play nice with browsers by companies they don't like. For instance…
  • Jun 17

    BITE ME

    BITE ME
    The AP writes what we in the criminal defense field have known for some time: Bite mark identification is unreliable (witch craft) nonsense (sorry Dr. Souviron). The article is here.Bite mark identification evidence first came into the…
Rank this Week: 309

South Florida Lawyers

South Florida Lawyers

Devoted to the civil litigators of South Florida, their goings and doings, their peculiarities and personalities, all done with humor, love, jealousy, snark and just a little bit of class.

http://southfloridalawyers.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Shoes to Die For

    Shoes to Die For
    I hate it when parties go like this... The story began with cocaine and Christmas shoes, and veered into beating and torture. LARGO — A Pinellas County jury listened Tuesday to the vivid and horrifying story of how Stacia Berman's…
  • Jun 18

    My House!

    My House!
    [1984] Mary Jane Girls - In My House from Nemesis on Vimeo.Hi y'all! I spoke with SFL via an enigma machine and I have bad news. His trip to the arctic has been extended. They're running low on supplies but I've arranged an emergency drop of…
  • Jun 17

    Gin Gibson Windsurfing Bo Derek Time!

    Gin Gibson Windsurfing Bo Derek Time!
    Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Gin Gibsons sexy Israelis Hitler Alfred E. Neumann windsurfing Bo Derek bunker denizen coffee swilling Judge Schwartz Captain America Alan Kluger AMAZING!Enjoy the break,…
Rank this Week: 349

Securities Attorneys Law Blog

Securities Attorneys Law Blog

Covers securities class action litigation and FINRA arbitrations, SEC regulatory developments and FINRA disciplinary decisions. By Jay Eng.

http://securitiesattorneys.us/
  • Jun 13

    SEC Issues Pump & Dump Stock Scam Warning

    SEC Issues Pump & Dump Stock Scam Warning
    The SEC issued an interesting alert concerning pump and dump stock emails today: Pump-and-dump promoters frequently claim to have “inside” information about an impending development. Others may say they use an…
  • Jun 9

    Investment News Reports That Arbitration Awards In Favor of Customers in Tenant-in-Common Exchange Sales Hold Steady

    Investment News Reports That Arbitration Awards In Favor of Customers in Tenant-in-Common Exchange Sales Hold Steady
    The Investment News is reporting that arbitration awards in favor of brokerage firm customers concerning sales of tenant-in-common investments are holding steady.  According to the article: The number of arbitration awards won by…
  • Jun 9

    Special Risks with Trading on Margin

    Special Risks with Trading on Margin
    FINRA has issued an investor alert concerning investments purchased “on margin.”  A “margin” account allows an investor to borrow money from a brokerage account to purchase additional securities.  This loan…
Rank this Week: 369

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com
  • Jun 12

    William Anaya authors article on ASTM due diligence standard

    William Anaya authors article on ASTM due diligence standard
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner William J. Anaya authored an article titled “New Wine in Old Bottles? Something Old and Something New in Environmental Due Diligence Standards – ASTM International Proposes Due Diligence…
  • Jun 12

    Samuel Sheldon and Steven Appelbaum secure trial victory in bankruptcy court

    Samuel Sheldon and Steven Appelbaum secure trial victory in bankruptcy court
    Arnstein & Lehr Miami Associates Samuel M. Sheldon and Steven M. Appelbaum recently secured a victory for three firm clients in a trial before Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The…
  • Jun 12

    Miami Associates secure trial victory against fraudulent concealment claim

    Miami Associates secure trial victory against fraudulent concealment claim
    Arnstein & Lehr Miami Associates Samuel M. Sheldon and Steven M. Appelbaum recently secured a trial victory before Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. In the case, the plaintiffs asserted…
Rank this Week: 370

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Provides analysis of crimes and sentences for Florida state and federal criminal offenses. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.florida-criminal-attorney-blog.com/
  • Jun 13

    James McKnight, Former Florida Miami Dolphins NFL Player, Arrested for Domestic Violence

    James McKnight, Former Florida Miami Dolphins NFL Player, Arrested for Domestic Violence
    James McKnight, a former Florida Miami Dolphins NFL player, was arrested Monday after he was accused of shoving his wife over a table during an argument, news sources report. McKnight, 40, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on…
  • Jun 12

    Greg Dent, Florida State University Football Player, Arrested for Sexual Assault

    Greg Dent, Florida State University Football Player, Arrested for Sexual Assault
    Greg Dent, a Florida State University football player, was arrested Sunday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a close friend who was sleeping over at his home following a night out, news sources report. Dent was booked into police…
  • Jun 11

    Paul Marcey of Pompano Beach, Florida Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition

    Paul Marcey of Pompano Beach, Florida Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition
    Paul Marcey of Pompano Beach, Florida was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of exposing himself at a playground in view of several children, news sources report. Marcey, 56, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on charges of…
Rank this Week: 385

SEC Lawyers Blog

SEC Lawyers Blog

Covers stock fraud. By Sonn & Erez, PLC.

http://www.seclawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 400

The Tax Lawyer's Blog

The Tax Lawyer's Blog

Covers tax news, laws and cases. By Peter Pappas.

http://blog.pappastax.com
Rank this Week: 401

Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Florida car accidents, wrongful death, and bicycle accidents. By Salpeter Gitkin, LLP.

http://www.florida-injury-attorneys-blog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin in Coconut Creek, Florida Collision; Hirt Die

    Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin in Coconut Creek, Florida Collision; Hirt Die
    Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin were in a Coconut Creek, Florida collision on Saturday that ended with Hirt dead, sources indicate. Police are currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and have not said…
  • Jun 17

    Miami, Florida Deck Collapse Injures 33

    Miami, Florida Deck Collapse Injures 33
    33 people were injured in Miami, Florida on Thursday after a deck at a popular restaurant gave way, dropping around 100 people into the ocean, news sources report. At least two of the victims sustained serious injuries and are being treated…
  • Jun 14

    John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida Apprehended for Hit-and-Run Collision with Police Officer

    John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida Apprehended for Hit-and-Run Collision with Police Officer
    John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida allegedly struck an unmarked patrol car and fled the scene on Wednesday, news sources report. Information regarding the victim's identity was not immediately available following the incident; reports…
Rank this Week: 437

The Health Law Firm Blog

The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health care legislation, enforcement and regulation. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 442

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 26

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million
    Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
  • May 14

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan
    Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
  • May 9

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan
    Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
Rank this Week: 462

The Edelstein Firm Blog

The Edelstein Firm Blog

Features opinion and commentary on the practice of criminal defense. By David Edelstein.

http://www.miami-criminal-lawyer.net/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Cops Can Search Databases With Photos Of 120 Million, Many Never Arrested

    Cops Can Search Databases With Photos Of 120 Million, Many Never Arrested
    The faces of more than 120 million people in searchable photo databases that state officials assembled to prevent driver’s-license fraud increasingly are used by police to identify suspects, accomplices, and innocent bystanders in a…
  • Jun 18

    High Court: Any Fact That Increases Mandatory Minimum Must Go to Jury

    High Court: Any Fact That Increases Mandatory Minimum Must Go to Jury
    The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed a previous opinion and ruled that any fact that increases the mandatory minimum penalty in a case must be submitted to the jury. The 5-to-4 ruling came in the case of Allen Alleyne, who had 84 months…
  • Jun 18

    Supreme Court: Prosecutors Can Use Suspect’s Silence As Evidence of Guilt

    Supreme Court: Prosecutors Can Use Suspect’s Silence As Evidence of Guilt
    Prosecutors can use a suspect’s silence during informal police questioning as evidence of guilt at a later trial, says a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling reported by the Christian Science Monitor. Read more..
Rank this Week: 465

The Health Law Firm Blog

The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues impacting health care providers and professionals, including Medicare and Medicaid audits and fraud, pain management regulations, professional licensing, and clinical privileges. By George F. Indest III.

http://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Fight Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion!

    Fight Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion!
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawMany health professionals don’t understand the significant repercussions that an exclusion action by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)…
  • Jun 17

    PERSONAL INJURY: Tort of Malicious Prosecution Is Expanded in Hawaii

    PERSONAL INJURY: Tort of Malicious Prosecution Is Expanded in Hawaii
    The author of this is article is Fred Shackelford, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. In many states, one of the elements of the tort of malicious prosecution is initiating or procuring…
  • Jun 14

    Walgreens Pays $80 Million to Settle Drug Enforcement Administration Painkiller Investigation

    Walgreens Pays $80 Million to Settle Drug Enforcement Administration Painkiller Investigation
    By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm and Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law FirmIt seems the firefight between Walgreens and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has come to an end. On June 11, 2013, the DEA announced…
Rank this Week: 472

Lethal Injection

Lethal Injection

Covers lethal injection in the United States.

http://lethal-injection-florida.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 485

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

Covers the False Claims Act, Qui Tams, whistleblowers, and other related collateral proceedings, with special emphasis on health care fraud. By A. Brian Albritton.

http://falseclaimsactlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 497

Searcy Law Blog

Searcy Law Blog

Features opinions, editorials, and factual reporting in connection with injured victims, defective products, law, drug recall, and other related topics. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA.

http://www.searcylaw.com/blog
  • Jun 4

    Big Tobacco — Lies and Deception in Canada

    Big Tobacco — Lies and Deception in Canada
    In Ontario, Canada, Big Tobacco is currently under attack. Ontario claims that, among other things, Big Tobacco misrepresented the dangers of smoking and the addictiveness of nicotine to the public for decades. Ontario also claims that Big…
  • Jun 3

    Surgical Mesh — Where has the misinformation about it really been coming from?

    Surgical Mesh — Where has the misinformation about it really been coming from?
    All of those ads you’ve seen on television warning about the dangers of transvaginal mesh do not appear to be scaring away women from the controversial procedure. Presented at the recent American Urological Association meeting in San…
  • May 31

    Large Data and Document Production — Keyword Search and Predictive Coding

    Large Data and Document Production — Keyword Search and Predictive Coding
    In the case relating to the Biomet Hip Implant Litigation (In Re Biomet M2a Magnum Hip Implant ProductsLiability Litigation). The case involves over 19 million documents and is a great example for why plaintiffs must get involved early in…
Rank this Week: 504

Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury legal news, including car accidents, insurance law and workers' compensation. By LaBovick & LaBovovick.

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/
  • Jun 17

    Worldwide Complications with Transvaginal Mesh

    Worldwide Complications with Transvaginal Mesh
    It appears the transvaginal mesh (TVM) fiasco is gaining worldwide traction.  You’ve most likely heard about the extensive litigation here in the US, but this is not only a problem in America.  There is new transvaginal sling…
  • Jun 13

    Florida's Privacy Laws & Aaron's Rent-to-Own Computer

    Florida's Privacy Laws & Aaron's Rent-to-Own Computer
    Have you heard about the federal investigation and lawsuits involving Atlanta-based Aaron' s rent to own stores installing spyware into rental computers? It seems many franchise owners took it upon themselves to install spyware into computers…
  • Jun 12

    Florida Bans Texting and Driving, But What About Social Media Posts, Pictures and Tweets?

    Florida Bans Texting and Driving, But What About Social Media Posts, Pictures and Tweets?
    Florida has taken an important first step in curtailing the deadly habit of texting and driving, but should Florida legislators have done more? Last month the Sunshine State joined 39 other states to make texting and driving illegal.…
Rank this Week: 559

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Bruce Jacobs & Associates, P.L.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker

    Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker
    Bank of America employees knew they had reams of loan modification documents already in the system in a vast number of cases. But that reportedly didn't stop bankers from systematically and repeatedly demanding those same documents from…
  • Jun 13

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper
    South Florida - and Miami in particular - has built up a well-deserved reputation as the primary battleground of the foreclosure crisis in this country. At the forefront of the "Mortgage Wars" is Miami Foreclosure Attorney Bruce Jacobs, who…
  • Jun 11

    Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed

    Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed
    It started with allegations back in 2011 that JPMorgan Chase, the country's largest mortgage lender, was robo-filing lawsuits against debtors. The lawsuits, riddled with errors, bore a striking resemblance to the robo-signing debacle in the…
Rank this Week: 558

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • Jun 15

    Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company

    Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company
    The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the illegal practices of a Florida debt relief company.  The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, targets American Debt Settlement…
  • May 29

    Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client

    Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client
    Plaintiff: Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC Original Creditor: Washington Mutual Bank Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Desiree Andreu Plaintiff’s Law Firm: Law Offices of Andreu, Palma & Andreu PL Case Outcome: Case dismissed without our…
  • May 26

    Credit Report Errors are Widespread

    Credit Report Errors are Widespread
    Credit reports are important to most consumers, because they often determine the interest rates that you receive on mortgages, car loans and other loans.  If you have bad credit, you may not be able to get that home or car you were…
Rank this Week: 569

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

Covers boating accident and fishermen injury news. by Brais & Brais.

http://news.braislaw.com/
  • Jun 15

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival
    The Brais, Brais & Rusak cruise injury lawyers have been retained to represent a Kentucky woman who was severely injured when a door latch malfunctioned. The poorly maintained latched caused a heavy exterior weather door to slam on the…
  • May 22

    Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

    Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak
    The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak were retained to represent a New York cruise passenger who was injured at the Royal Caribbean private resort at Labadee, Haiti. Royal Caribbean leases a large tract of land in Labadee…
  • Mar 27

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line
    The cruise injury attorneys of Brais, Brais & Rusak have been retained by a Hungarian crewmember in a claim against Princess Cruise Lines. The waiter, while preforming his duties, injured his back. Evidence gathered thus far shows…
Rank this Week: 574

Rubin on Tax

Rubin on Tax

Covers tax and legal issues relating to federal and Florida tax, estate planning, probate, and business matters. By Charles Rubin.

http://rubinontax.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 15

    TAX FILING BY LENDER DISCHARGES BORROWER FROM MORTGAGE LIABILITY

    TAX FILING BY LENDER DISCHARGES BORROWER FROM MORTGAGE LIABILITY
    If a taxpayer who has borrowed money from bank defaults on repayment and does not repay the bank, the taxpayer will have cancellation of indebtedness income to the extent that the amount due the lender exceeds the value of any mortgaged…
  • Jun 12

    STATE LAW WILL NOT HELP OUT IN ALL DIVORCE SITUATIONS

    STATE LAW WILL NOT HELP OUT IN ALL DIVORCE SITUATIONS
    Many states, including Florida, automatically terminate former spouses as beneficiaries under life insurance policies, annuities, and other beneficiary-designated accounts upon divorce. This avoids a former spouse receiving testamentary…
  • Jun 8

    FLORIDA IRREVOCABLE TRUST AMENDMENT MECHANISMS–iPAD, iPHONE, AND OTHER TABLET VERSIONS

    FLORIDA IRREVOCABLE TRUST AMENDMENT MECHANISMS–iPAD, iPHONE, AND OTHER TABLET VERSIONS
    On Thursday, we published the first version of our Florida Irrevocable Trust Amendment Mechanisms diagram. The posting included links to download it in an abbreviated and expanded PDF format. Another way to view the diagram is on your iPad,…
Rank this Week: 592

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog covers topics such as technology and the law, computer forensics and cyber crime defense. By Miami, Florida criminal defense attorney, David S. Seltzer.

http://www.cybercrimelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 610

Waks and Barnett P.A. Blog

Waks and Barnett P.A. Blog

Covers cruise ship injuries, illnesses and accidents.

http://www.cruiselawyers.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Free consultation with cruise ship injury lawyer

    Free consultation with cruise ship injury lawyer
      Seeking a Free Consultation for a personal injury sustained while on a cruise ship? The events and circumstances surrounding an injury can be overwhelming and confusing. It’s normal to have questions, especially regarding your…
  • Jun 18

    Florida man charged with tossing wife off cruise ship

    Florida man charged with tossing wife off cruise ship
    Carried in both the Orange County Register and the Associated Press (as well as other media outlets)…read the full story here… This is a sensational and sad story, and fortunately one not generally associated with cruise…
  • Jun 18

    Get legal help with your cruise ship slip and fall injury

    Get legal help with your cruise ship slip and fall injury
    Slip and falls are a leading cause of injuries on cruise ships, accounting for hundreds of painful injuries per year. Sometimes those injuries are so severe that victims incur missed time at work, extensive hospital bills and issues with…
Rank this Week: 632

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • Jun 18

    Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue

    Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue
    My kids love the game.  We all know the rules: you only act if the caller says the words “Simon Says.”  If those words don’t precede the command, then don’t move – or else.  The current lawsuit by…
  • Jun 14

    The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

    The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition
    Another fun week here at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., where a predicted large storm turned out to be mainly a bust, leaving forecasters to debate why.  Here, though, are a few items that without debate are of interest: Johnson…
  • Jun 12

    Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

    Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict
    When a business adopts a company-wide bonus plan and gives itself discretion to administer it, can an executive bring a breach of contract claim challenging the exercise of that discretion?  According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Rank this Week: 627

Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers child abuse, neglect and injuries. By Wolf, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.childinjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 637

Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosure news, alternatives, defenses and scams. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 662

ABC Family Law Blog

ABC Family Law Blog

Covers Florida family law. By the Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A.

http://abcfamilyblog.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 15

    I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?

    I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?
    When people think of adoption, they generally envision an adult adopting a minor child.  The adult may be a close relative or stepparent of the child, or not related to the child at all, but this is seen as the … Continue reading…
  • Jun 8

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2
    Just as more divorcing spouses in Tampa are seeking an alternative to the usual courtroom battles, the use of the collaborative family law process is growing around the country.  Collaborative Practice California has produced a video…
  • Jun 5

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1
    Like Tampa, California has seen a need for a divorce process that does not pit spouses against one another in courtroom battles.  To that end, Collaborative Practice California has produced the following video which follows an actual…
Rank this Week: 684

Ayo and Iken PLC Blog

Ayo and Iken PLC Blog

Covers Florida divorce, custody, paternity, and child support.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    What no fault divorce means in Tampa

    What no fault divorce means in Tampa
    For many married couples, divorce is the result of one spouse’s poor choices or negligent actions. For many states, who is at fault plays an important role in the divorce proceedings because it is used to determine how the misconduct…
  • Jun 13

    Alberto Ayo – June Recap

    Alberto Ayo – June Recap
    My recap of recent events: I am currently preparing for an upcoming trial. The trial has been in the works for a couple of month, but the case has existed 2 years. In case you are curious, that is a lot of work. Trials are expensive…
  • Jun 8

    Divorce is like Major Surgery

    Divorce is like Major Surgery
    By Attorney Cheri Hobbs: Divorce is similar to surgery. There is a major procedure that is costly. Sometimes it is in patient (trial) and sometimes it is out patient (settle outside of court). There are emotional highs and lows throughout…
Rank this Week: 694

Cruise Ship Law Blog

Cruise Ship Law Blog

Covers cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea. By Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.

http://blog.lipcon.com/
Rank this Week: 701

Lanigan and Lanigan, P.L.

Lanigan and Lanigan, P.L.

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure in Florida.

http://laniganpl.com/
  • Jun 5

    Florida’s Adversarial Probate Proce

    Florida’s Adversarial Probate Proce
    Roddy Lanigan of Lanigan and Lanigan in Winter Park, Florida and Orlando, Florida talks about the adversarial process in probate. Probate is the process by which a deceased person’s property, known as the estate, is passed to…
  • Jun 4

    Gov. Scott Signs Florida Foreclosure Fraud Settlement

    Gov. Scott Signs Florida Foreclosure Fraud Settlement
    Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law a measure, SB 1852, that uses $200 million earned from the $25 billion foreclosure fraud settlement with the nation’s largest banks and 49 states over foreclosure procedures abuses. Lenders…
  • Jun 4

    Gov. Scott Signs Foreclosure Fraud Settlement

    Gov. Scott Signs Foreclosure Fraud Settlement
    Tuesday, June 4, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed SB 1852 that provides $200 million in spending from a foreclosure fraud settlement. This is part of a national settlement with the nation’s largest banks including JP Morgan, Wells…
Rank this Week: 706

Property Insurance Coverage Law…

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Covers property insurance coverage matters. By Merlin Law Group.

http://www.propertyinsurancecoveragelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service--Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?

    Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service--Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?
    Property claims adjusters are supposed to promptly evaluate damage, investigate coverage, and provide full benefits to policyholders. Adjustment is about giving the customer the service promised and paid for when the policy was purchased.…
  • Jun 17

    Certain Coverage Disputes Under New York Law May Not Prevent An Appraisal Demand

    Certain Coverage Disputes Under New York Law May Not Prevent An Appraisal Demand
    Under New York law, certain coverage disputes may not prevent appraisal. You may have heard the general rule that issues involving coverage disputes under an insurance policy are purely legal issues that should not be determined by an…
  • Jun 16

    What Makes New Jersey Beach-Front Homes So Valuable?

    What Makes New Jersey Beach-Front Homes So Valuable?
    Beach-front homes in New Jersey generally cost over $1,000,000. What makes these properties so valuable? Is it simply the proximity to the beach or the views that come with that proximity? Most argue it’s both. What about homes that are…
Rank this Week: 725

Palm Beach County Criminal Lawyer…

Palm Beach County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers state and federal criminal offenses in Florida. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.palm-beach-county-criminal-lawyer.com/
  • Jun 14

    Jose Avel Flores Velazquez of Greenacres, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault

    Jose Avel Flores Velazquez of Greenacres, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault
    Jose Avel Flores Velazquez of Greenacres, Florida was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of threatening to kill his younger brother with a machete, news sources report. Velazquez, 36, was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on charges…
  • Jun 14

    Eric Chelly of Boca Raton, Florida Arrested for Child Neglect

    Eric Chelly of Boca Raton, Florida Arrested for Child Neglect
    Eric Chelly of Boca Raton, Florida was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of not taking his daughter, who has Crohn's disease, to the hospital for regular treatments, news sources report. Chelly, 40, was booked into the Palm Beach County…
  • Jun 13

    Jourmel Thomas and Geto Dorlizier of Palm Beach County, Florida Arrested for Tax Fraud

    Jourmel Thomas and Geto Dorlizier of Palm Beach County, Florida Arrested for Tax Fraud
    Jourmel Thomas and Geto Dorlizier of Palm Beach County, Florida were arrested Wednesday for allegedly using stolen identities and embellished income reports to defraud the U.S. government out of thousands of dollars, news sources report.…
Rank this Week: 719

Ray Garcia Law Blog

Ray Garcia Law Blog

Covers Florida bankruptcy and foreclosure law.

http://raygarcialaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Short Sales vs. Traditional Sale

    Short Sales vs. Traditional Sale
    In a short sale, the homeowner owes more on the mortgage than the market value of the home.  Thus, the sale price of the property will be less than the value of the note creating a loss for the bank and requiring its approval before…
  • Jun 5

    HOW LONG DOES THE LOAN MODIFICATION PROCESS GENERALLY TAKE

    HOW LONG DOES THE LOAN MODIFICATION PROCESS GENERALLY TAKE
    If you applied for a loan modification and have not heard from the bank after a couple of months, you’d tend to get a little nervous and perhaps even annoyed. With this in mind, many homeowners ask us, “When will the bank advise…
  • May 31

    BOTH BANKRUPTCY AND LOAN MODIFICATION IN FLORIDA

    BOTH BANKRUPTCY AND LOAN MODIFICATION IN FLORIDA
    Many potential bankruptcy debtors’ question whether or not filing bankruptcy is the right option for them because they wish to save their property and modify their loan.  If you have been faced with this question, the answer is…
Rank this Week: 723

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile accidents, class actions, products liability, workers compensation and other personal injury topics. By Flaxman & Lopez.

http://www.floridainjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    What to Do if You Suspect You or a Loved One Have Suffered a Head Injury in Florida

    What to Do if You Suspect You or a Loved One Have Suffered a Head Injury in Florida
    Head injuries in Hollywood occur for a number of reasons. Slip and fall accidents, sports injuries, and car accidents in Hollywood and other communities are among the more common causes of brain injuries. Some brain injuries are obvious…
  • Jun 12

    Summer is the Time to Review Boat Safety Rules in Miami and Other Communitie

    Summer is the Time to Review Boat Safety Rules in Miami and Other Communitie
    A recent two-boat accident in Biscayne National Park left nine people injured. The incident has highlighted the need for boating safety reviews. With the summer months here, more people are taking advantage of Florida’s many waterways…
  • Jun 8

    What to Do When Your Child Sustains an Injury in Miami or another Community

    What to Do When Your Child Sustains an Injury in Miami or another Community
    Children who are seriously injured in Miami or other Florida cities are often innocent victims who suffer due to someone's negligence or recklessness. If your child has been injured and you believe that the injury was caused by a preventable…
Rank this Week: 737

Securities Attorney Law Blog

Securities Attorney Law Blog

Reviews Federal Securities Fraud Litigation, Arbitration, Whistleblower Claims & Derivative Lawsuits. By Jay Eng.

http://securitiesattorneylaw.com/
  • Jun 13

    SEC Issues Pump & Dump Stock Scam Warning

    SEC Issues Pump & Dump Stock Scam Warning
    The SEC issued an interesting alert concerning pump and dump stock emails today: Pump-and-dump promoters frequently claim to have “inside” information about an impending development. Others may say they use an…
  • Jun 9

    Investment News Reports That Arbitration Awards In Favor of Customers in Tenant-in-Common Exchange Sales Hold Steady

    Investment News Reports That Arbitration Awards In Favor of Customers in Tenant-in-Common Exchange Sales Hold Steady
    The Investment News is reporting that arbitration awards in favor of brokerage firm customers concerning sales of tenant-in-common investments are holding steady.  According to the article: The number of arbitration awards won by…
  • Jun 9

    Special Risks with Trading on Margin

    Special Risks with Trading on Margin
    FINRA has issued an investor alert concerning investments purchased “on margin.”  A “margin” account allows an investor to borrow money from a brokerage account to purchase additional securities.  This loan…
Rank this Week: 752

Ray Garcia Law Blog

Ray Garcia Law Blog

Covers Florida bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.

http://raygarcialaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Short Sales vs. Traditional Sale

    Short Sales vs. Traditional Sale
    In a short sale, the homeowner owes more on the mortgage than the market value of the home.  Thus, the sale price of the property will be less than the value of the note creating a loss for the bank and requiring its approval before…
  • Jun 5

    HOW LONG DOES THE LOAN MODIFICATION PROCESS GENERALLY TAKE

    HOW LONG DOES THE LOAN MODIFICATION PROCESS GENERALLY TAKE
    If you applied for a loan modification and have not heard from the bank after a couple of months, you’d tend to get a little nervous and perhaps even annoyed. With this in mind, many homeowners ask us, “When will the bank advise…
  • May 31

    BOTH BANKRUPTCY AND LOAN MODIFICATION IN FLORIDA

    BOTH BANKRUPTCY AND LOAN MODIFICATION IN FLORIDA
    Many potential bankruptcy debtors’ question whether or not filing bankruptcy is the right option for them because they wish to save their property and modify their loan.  If you have been faced with this question, the answer is…
Rank this Week: 762