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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/
  • May 20

    VSR Financial Services Inc. Fined by FINRA for Alternative Investment Recommendation

    VSR Financial Services Inc. Fined by FINRA for Alternative Investment Recommendation
    According to Investment News, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined VSR Financial Services Inc. $550,000, in addition to a 45-day suspension of their chairman, Don Berry, for over concentrating client portfolios in…
  • May 16

    FINRA recently announced that Adrienne…

    FINRA recently announced that Adrienne Marie Llamas, a former financial advisor with Wells Fargo in Long Beach, California, has been barred from the association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying the findings,…
  • May 16

    Broker barred from securities industry for alleged theft.

    Broker barred from securities industry for alleged theft.
    FINRA recently announced that Joseph Mahmud, a registered representative in Lafayette, Louisiana has been barred from the securities industry. Without admitting or denying the findings, Mahmud consented to the described sanction and to the…
Rank this Week: 105

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. Published by attorney R. David Donoghue.

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/
  • May 1

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit
    DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century Smoking, Inc., No. 12 C 50324, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 14) (Kapala, J.). Judge Kapala granted the agreed portions of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction in this trademark case involving…
  • Apr 29

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)
    Eiserman & Assocs., LLC v. Rosen, No. 13 C 1315, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v. Does 1-33, No. 13 C 1323, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v.…
  • Apr 26

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved
    CBOE v. ISE, No. 07 C 623, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 6, 2013) (Lefkow, J.). Judge Lefkow granted in part plaintiff CBOE’s motion to strike defendant ISE’s expert witness in this patent case, as follows: This case was not governed…
Rank this Week: 187

Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. By Peter M. LaSorsa.

http://www.illinoissexualharassmentattorneyblog.com/
  • May 20

    National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

    National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
    National Food Corporation ("NFC") pays $650,000 to five workers to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The sexual harassment lawsuit was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") after initial settlement talks…
  • May 18

    Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

    Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk
    So what happens if you are the victim of sexual harassment in Illinois as far as first steps? Well, sometimes it makes sense to first send out a demand letter and try to settle the case as quick as possible. There are a few good reasons for…
  • May 16

    New Breed Logistics Pays $1.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case

    New Breed Logistics Pays $1.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case
    A jury awarded $1.5 million to four employees who worked for New Breed Logistics. The lawsuit was based on sexual harassment and retaliation and was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ("EEOC"). According to…
Rank this Week: 222

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers pharmaceutical, medical device and medical malpractice litigation. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
  • May 17

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…
Rank this Week: 266

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com
  • May 14

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
    By Attorney Ashley Forte Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
  • May 14

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference
    On May 6 – 7, 2013, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet presented two programs at the Consumer Financial Services Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The first program, entitled “Fair Lending,” discussed…
  • May 14

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Barry R. Katz recently authored an article for Law360 entitled “Commercial Leasing Recovery Remains Uneven,” which was published on May 8, 2013. The article discusses current trends in the…
Rank this Week: 329

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

Covers Illinois Nursing Home Abuse, news, updates and commentary. Published by Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/
  • May 17

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect
    Elder abuse attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that special investigators recently substantiated three cases of abuse and neglect in northern Minnesota nursing homes. Only one of the facilities is disputing the findings. The first…
  • May 9

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year
    In a study funded by the National Institute of Justice, about one in ten seniors reported being neglected or abused in the past year. Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight another significant finding: that the financial…
  • May 7

    Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident

    Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident
    Nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins point to a troubling new study published in the Annals of Surgery detailing the risk of abdominal procedures in nursing home residents. Compared to seniors of the same age undergoing the…
Rank this Week: 360

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers class action litigation, fraud, consumer law and shareholder disputes. By DiTommaso Lubin.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 394

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
  • May 17

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…
Rank this Week: 397

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/
  • May 20

    Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety

    Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety
    Many aspects of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are set to take effect this year. Expectedly, this is causing certain groups to make dubious claims about the effect the law will have on businesses and the “tyranny” of…
  • May 16

    Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case

    Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case
    The Clinical Advisor reported recently on the end of a high-profile medical malpractice case that made headlines across the country. The situation involved a cardiologist who was accused of performing a mountain of unnecessary surgical…
  • May 14

    Patient Safety Attorneys Call for FDA Review of “Loophole” That Allowed DePuy Hip Implant Approval

    Patient Safety Attorneys Call for FDA Review of “Loophole” That Allowed DePuy Hip Implant Approval
    DePuy hip implants trials and settlement negotiations are underway. Though, the legal ramifications of the defective hip implants will likely continue for a while into the future. That is because there are so many who have been affected,…
Rank this Week: 472

Central Illinois Paralegal

Central Illinois Paralegal

News, opinions, job postings and continuing legal education information for the Central Illinois paralegal.

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 13

    Thank you! from Professor Higgin

    Thank you! from Professor Higgin
    No I am not finished grading! But I am hard at work grading and stopping here and there to I reflect on this semester.  As is typically the case I am often distracted from the task at hand by thoughts of my students and now former…
  • Apr 25

    Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!

    Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!
    CIPA Colleagues: Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 14, 2013, and plan to attend the Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL.Dinner is…
  • Apr 24

    Job Opening Information Communications Intern

    Job Opening Information Communications Intern
    Job Opening Information Communications InternJob Code: 02comminternJob Title: Communications InternJob Category: ADMPosting Opens: 1/28/2013Posting Closes: 5/11/2013Certification Required: NoResponsibilities: Assists with internal and…
Rank this Week: 482

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com
Rank this Week: 497

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 570

Lori Levin Blog

Lori Levin Blog

Covers Illinois criminal justice, juvenile justice, guardianship and mental health law issues.

http://www.lorilevinlaw.com/blog.html
Rank this Week: 573

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Covers common problems encountered by residents and their families aat nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By Jonathan Rosenfeld.

http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com/
  • May 16

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New
    Although the latest warning from the FDA regarding drugs like Byetta and Januvia only came in March 2013, the dangers have been known for many years. The recent information released by the FDA that researchers have found pre-cancerous cells…
  • May 13

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate
    Family members of nursing home residents offered powerful testimony about neglect and abuse in some facilities, but legislation to limit the impact of a nursing home lawsuit still passed the Florida Senate Rules Committee on April 15. The…
  • May 10

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand
    A nursing home facility in Kanawha County West Virginia recently lost its appeal to reconsider a sizable verdict awarded in a case that went to trial two years earlier. The lawsuit investigates whether the limits established for medical…
Rank this Week: 586

Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers medical malpractice laws, doctor negligence, and defective medical devices and drugs. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoismedicalmalpracticelawyers-blog.com/
  • May 15

    California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

    California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins applaud the efforts of the California families who protested at the State Capitol last Thursday, May 9, 2013. These families have all been significantly impacted by medical negligence, and…
  • May 14

    Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure

    Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight the most recent data released by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data from 2011 taken from facilities in 13 metropolitan areas reveals that hospitals…
  • May 8

    Missouri Doctor Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Brain

    Missouri Doctor Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Brain
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent lawsuit accusing a St. Louis, MO surgeon of operating on the wrong side of a patient's skull and brain. The woman, Regina Turner, is no longer able to speak intelligibly,…
Rank this Week: 585

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/
  • May 20

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case
    The Florida Supreme Court recently made it more difficult for the families of wrongful death victims to have their cases heard in court. In February, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a mandatory arbitration agreement signed by an…
  • May 16

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse
    Nursing home neglect and abuse lawsuits are guided by state and federal statutes, administrative/regulatory rules, and common law principles. Attorneys working on these cases may draw on any of these in order to ensure proper accountability…
  • May 14

    National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”

    National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”
    This week--May 12th through May 18th--represents the official “National Nursing Home Week.” With many participants, including the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the event is a yearly reminder of the needs of long-term…
Rank this Week: 644

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Covers medical malpractice, auto accident, work injury, and wrongful death cases.

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/
  • May 20

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar
    A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the…
  • May 17

    Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

    Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error
    An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…
  • May 14

    School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

    School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit
    The company that owns the school bus involved in a recent fatal collision north of Chicago has been involved in a number of personal injury lawsuits. The accident has also focused attention on the dangerous intersection where the collision…
Rank this Week: 664

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

Drug Recall Attorneys Blog

Covers drug recalls and side effects, pharmaceutical litigation, and drug warnings. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.drugrecallattorneysblog.com/
  • May 20

    Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall

    Dietary Supplements Account for Over Half FDA Class I Recall
    Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent study which found that, between 2004 and 2012, dietary supplements made up more than half of all FDA Class I drug recalls. "Class I" refers to recalls of drugs that have a…
  • May 16

    More Sterile Compounded Products Recalled

    More Sterile Compounded Products Recalled
    Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of yet another compounding pharmacy recall, this one initiated by The Compounding Shop of St. Petersburg, Florida. The recall was triggered by problems uncovered during FDA health…
  • May 13

    Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $11 Million in First Vaginal Mesh Case

    Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $11 Million in First Vaginal Mesh Case
    Transvaginal mesh lawyers at Pintas & Mullins recently reported on a Gynecare Prolift plaintiff who won $3.35 million in compensatory damages in her lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. Jurors recently determined the punitive damage…
Rank this Week: 700

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Two lawyers in two states blog about law and the issues of the day, and then comment on each other's posts.

http://gillette-torvik.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

    Umbrella Umbrage

    Umbrella Umbrage
    A few days ago, Mr. Gillette posted about a sort of strange photograph taken of a Marine holding an umbrella for President Obama during an outdoor press conference. Mr. Gillette mused:[T]he first thing I thought when I saw the picture was,…
  • May 17

    Judge Schiltz on Lawyer

    Judge Schiltz on Lawyer
    I randomly stumbled across a very interesting and readable old (1999) article written by Judge Patrick Shiltz entitled, "On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profession."It's long, and somewhat…
  • May 16

    I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.

    I guess the White House doesn't have interns anymore.
    The Minneapolis Star Tribune has a story about President Obama vowing to take action regarding the IRS and protecting diplomats.  This picture accompanies the story and taken by Charles Dharapak for the AP.I don't want to stir up…
Rank this Week: 747

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical negligence. By Kroot Law LLC.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.net/
  • May 20

    Dentist Faces Potential Medical Malpractice And Criminal Charge

    Dentist Faces Potential Medical Malpractice And Criminal Charge
    Patients expect professionalism and a certain standard of care when visiting a dental office. This includes cleanliness and safety ranking high on that list of expectations. And generally healthcare facilities work hard to maintain those…
  • May 16

    Counterfeit Botox Used During Surgical Procedures In The U.S.

    Counterfeit Botox Used During Surgical Procedures In The U.S.
    As a patient, you trust that the medication and treatments you receive are authentic and safe. Doctors and medical professionals also work under the belief that the products they provide their patients meet a strict level of standards,…
  • May 14

    Misdiagnosis Is Most Common Type of Medical Malpractice, New Study Find

    Misdiagnosis Is Most Common Type of Medical Malpractice, New Study Find
    Medication and surgical errors are often the most publicized forms of medical malpractice. However, according to a new study, these types of malpractice claims are not the most common. Nor are they the most likely to be successful. The most…
Rank this Week: 775

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com
  • May 17

    W.H.D.?: Here We Go Again . . . Independent Contractors Targeted Once More

    W.H.D.?: Here We Go Again . . . Independent Contractors Targeted Once More
    Authored by Alex Passantino A cable installation company recently entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor, agreeing to pay over $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to nearly 200 workers. [here] The…
  • May 17

    District Court "Tips" The Scale In Favor Of Restaurants On Server's Tip Credit Class Claim

    District Court "Tips" The Scale In Favor Of Restaurants On Server's Tip Credit Class Claim
    Co-authored by Arthur J. Rooney and Jeremy W. Stewart When should a tipped employee no longer be treated as a tipped employee?  Plaintiffs’ lawyers argue that restaurants cannot utilize the tip credit, or pay tipped employees a…
  • May 16

    New York DOL Publishes Draft Wage-Deduction Rule

    New York DOL Publishes Draft Wage-Deduction Rule
    Co-authored by Robert Whitman and Carlos Lopez Some good news for New York employers awaiting authorization to make wage deductions under the 2012 amendments to the state’s Labor Law:  the Department of Labor has posted draft rules…
Rank this Week: 851

Legal Malpractice Decisions

Legal Malpractice Decisions

Covers Illinois malpractice and ethics decisions. By Edward X. Clinton, Jr.

http://legalmalpracticeillinois.blogspot.com/
  • May 14

    Divorce Malpractice - Lawyer Fails To Submit Evidence that House is Community Property

    Divorce Malpractice - Lawyer Fails To Submit Evidence that House is Community Property
    Gaspard v. Wester, Tex: Court of Appeals, 13th Dist. 2013 - Google Scholar: This is a Texas appellate decision reversing the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the lawyer. The underlying case was a divorce case.One of the…
  • May 9

    Plaintiff Alleges Law Firm's Negligent Drafting Of Corporate Documents Was Malpractice

    Plaintiff Alleges Law Firm's Negligent Drafting Of Corporate Documents Was Malpractice
    Nelson v. FREEBORN & PETERS, LLP, Dist. Court, ND Illinois 2013 - Google Scholar: The plaintiffs were represented by Freeborn and Peters, a Chicago law firm, in connection with a corporate transaction.Plaintiffs alleged that the Freeborn…
  • May 9

    Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague

    Peter Angelos Prevails In Fee Fight With Former Colleague
    BRAULT GRAHAM, LLC v. LAW OFFICES OF PETER G. ANGELOS, PC, Md: Court of Special Appeals 2013 - Google Scholar: How are fees to be divided when an attorney works on a case for several years while employed by a firm and later leaves the firm…
Rank this Week: 897

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents, and personal injury law in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Keep Yourself Safe When Riding Your Motorcycle; Always Wear a Helmet

    Keep Yourself Safe When Riding Your Motorcycle; Always Wear a Helmet
    Each year, there are roughly 90,000 motorcycle injuries on our nation’s highways alone. An estimated 5,000 people are killed each year while riding their motorcycle, and the majority of these fatalities occur because of head injuries.…
  • May 17

    Tips on Child Restraints to Reduce Accident Injurie

    Tips on Child Restraints to Reduce Accident Injurie
    If you are a parent, the thought of losing a child is unfathomable. The aftermath of a child car accidenttarget="_blank"> is something that no family should have to go through, but it happens around the United States every day. We believe…
  • May 15

    Work of VRTC Ensures that Car Accident Fatality Numbers Continue to Wane

    Work of VRTC Ensures that Car Accident Fatality Numbers Continue to Wane
    Have you ever wondered what happens to your car before you drive it off the lot? Well if you haven’t that’s fine, because I’m here to tell you. Before they can be approved for distribution to consumers, the vehicles that you…
Rank this Week: 908

The Shriver Brief

The Shriver Brief

Covers economic security and opportunity, health care justice, housing justice and legal aid. By the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.

http://www.theshriverbrief.org
  • May 20

    Auto-Title Loans: Driving Dangerously

    Auto-Title Loans: Driving Dangerously
    Auto-title loans are very common non-bank loans in which borrowers use their cars as collateral for the loan. A new report, Driven to Disaster: Car-Title Lending and Its Impact on Consumers, by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and the…
  • May 16

    Frontline Report Uncovers the Hidden Costs of Retirement Plan

    Frontline Report Uncovers the Hidden Costs of Retirement Plan
    The financial industry has continued to grow over the past 30 years, even throughout the Great Recession. In 2010 money flowing to financial services comprised an all-time high 9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Expansion of…
  • May 13

    This One's Gonna Hurt: What Will Happen to Families Who Lose Their Homes Because of Sequestration?

    This One's Gonna Hurt: What Will Happen to Families Who Lose Their Homes Because of Sequestration?
    When travelers recently felt the sting of airline delays due to sequestration, Congress quickly acted to provide additional money for air traffic controllers. As more cuts are rolled out over the next few months, a cadre of interest groups…
Rank this Week: 934

Illinois ERISA Lawyer Blog

Illinois ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers health insurance, pension, long-term disability and defined contribution plans. By the Law Offices of Michael Bartolic LLC.

http://www.illinoiserisalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1023

General Counselor

General Counselor

Provides employment and labor law news and commentary. By Arnstein & Lehr LLP.

http://general-counselor.com
Rank this Week: 1025

Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1039

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury topics such as auto accidents, premises liability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and dog bites. By Chicago, IL Personal Injury Lawyer, David Abels.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 18

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago
    A loose pit bull in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago attacked a 63-year-old man in the area of 59th Street and Eggleston Avenue Wednesday morning. The man reportedly sustained several puncture wounds and needed medical treatment at…
  • May 17

    Worker Killed at Northwestern University Construction Site

    Worker Killed at Northwestern University Construction Site
    A 56-year-old man who was injured at a Northwestern University construction site on Thursday has died due to his injuries and police have launched an investigation. The man was working at an Evanston site when he was struck by a 16 foot…
  • May 15

    Chicago Driver Hits and Kills Bicyclist

    Chicago Driver Hits and Kills Bicyclist
    A Chicago driver was traveling in the 7800 block of West Irving Park Road late Tuesday night when the driver struck an elderly bicyclist, killing him. The cyclist, an 83-year-old Chicago resident, was taken to Advocate Lutheran General…
Rank this Week: 1057

Animal Law Blog

Animal Law Blog

By Amy A. Breyer.

http://animallawonline.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 24

    Adam Karp does it again!

    Adam Karp does it again!
    A judge has almost doubled what the city of Des Moines must pay to the owners of Rosie, a dog shot and killed by police in 2010. He added $50,000 in attorney’s costs and fees to the $51,000 the city had agreed to pay the…
  • Mar 30

    Okla horse slaughter bill set to become law in Nov.

    Okla horse slaughter bill set to become law in Nov.
    Disappointing.  Read more at KOCO.com....
  • Mar 18

    Art Night & Auction!

    Art Night & Auction!
    The Animal History Museum is holding its big spring event on May 17th - "Art Night & Auction!"  Sip champagne and nibble on appetizers, wander the indoor/outdoor space of a private gallery in North Hollywood, plus bid on some…
Rank this Week: 1104

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Covers various product liability topics such as hormone replacement therapy, Ketek, Trasylol, and Vioxx settlements. By St. Louis, Missouri and Godfrey, Illinois personal injury law firm, Carey & Danis.

http://www.productliabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • May 20

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women
    Bayer is being sued by eight new plaintiffs after the women filed complaints in California Superior Court. All of the women are claiming that the controversial oral contraceptives caused them to suffer from various side effects, including…
  • May 16

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk
    A new study that was recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine is suggesting that patients taking SSRI antidepressants like Paxil may be at an increased risk of complications during surgery. The risks include bleeding and death. During…
  • May 15

    Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression

    Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression
    According to information from a new study that was published in the journal Current Biology, animals (including humans), “often hunker down as they develop sleep or eating disorders, ulcers, and other physical manifestations of…
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Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime, class actions, and wage and hour cases. By Chicago Overtime Law Center.

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected
    While many interns don't expect to get paid for the work that they do, many also do not expect to work 11-hour days performing the same tasks as paid employees. Such is allegedly the case with a class-action of interns for Hearst Corporation,…
  • May 14

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime
    This blog has previously discussed cases where employees sue, not only for unpaid overtime, but for money lost in illegal tip pools. According to the labor law, employees are entitled to the full benefit of the tips they earn and cannot be…
  • May 13

    SoleCyle Sued By Instuctors in Overtime Class Action

    SoleCyle Sued By Instuctors in Overtime Class Action
    Employers must be vigilant in ensuring that their hourly employees are paid for all of the time they spend doing work-related activities. SoulCycle, which is known for its cardio-heavy 45-minute workout classes, is about to pay for neglecting…
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Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog covers various issues such as Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Chicago, IL attorneys, Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 18

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit
    An association of attorneys that represent victims of personal injuries have grouped together to ask the Food and Drug Administration to be cautious and possibly amend a proposed change regarding the safety approval process of all-metal hip…
  • May 14

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi
    As the sun begins to shine in Chicago and the summer approaches, more and more motorcyclists are getting out on the road and enjoying the nice weather. According to Cyber Drive Illinois, there are about 344,000 thousand motorcycles on the…
  • May 9

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim
    An elderly woman passed away shortly after she was a patient at Applewood Nursing Home in Matteson, Illinois and her family has recently filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against the facility. Levin & Perconti is representing the…
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Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers birth injuries, medical device liability, medical misdiagnosis and surgical errors. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticeattorney-blog.com/
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GreisGuide to LTACHs

GreisGuide to LTACHs

Presents business and legal resources for long term acute care hospitals.

http://greisguide.com
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DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/
  • May 20

    Great Recession May Have Long-Term Effects on Finances of Gen-Xer

    Great Recession May Have Long-Term Effects on Finances of Gen-Xer
    By most media reports, the Great Recession is officially over. But that doesn't mean it's done affecting consumers - especially those in a particular age group. According to a recent report, Generation X could be haunted by debts…
  • May 14

    Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?

    Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?
    Credit card judgments are like ticking time bombs: You never know when they're going to go off. For many consumers, bankruptcy is the best way to diffuse this potentially disastrous situation. As consumer debts grow, more lenders are…
  • May 8

    Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?

    Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?
    When you're falling behind on your mortgage payments, the chance to change the terms on your loan via a mortgage modification can sound almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, it often is. Loan modifications have gained notoriety in…
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Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers Chicago car, bus, bicycle, truck and pedestrian accidents. By Abels & Annes, P.C.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyersblog.com/
  • May 17

    Repeated Building Crashes in Downtown Area Raise Safety Concern

    Repeated Building Crashes in Downtown Area Raise Safety Concern
    There has been several incidents this year where a driver jumped the curb and crashed into a building in downtown Hinsdale. They all occurred on the same block of the village's downtown district, one in March and two other similar accidents…
  • May 16

    Illinois Limo Driver Drunk When He Drove 23 Students to Prom

    Illinois Limo Driver Drunk When He Drove 23 Students to Prom
    The DuPage County Sheriff's Department reported that an Illinois limo driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.22 when he drove 23 teens to prom on Saturday. The legal limit for blood alcohol content in Illinois is 0.08 for most drivers and…
  • May 14

    Chicago Driver Hits Police Officer and Drags Her With Car

    Chicago Driver Hits Police Officer and Drags Her With Car
    A driver in Chicago struck a police officer at a traffic stop, sped off, and dragged the officer with her car, according to local authorities. The driver was stopped by Gresham District police late on Monday night for a routine traffic…
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Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog

Covers the appellate record, constitutional analysis, jurisdiction, mootness, rehearings and the standard of review. By Steven R. Merican.

http://www.illinoisappellatelawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 11

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief

    Posner On Effective Appellate Brief
    Catching up on reading. If you missed it too, here is Judge Posner in the American Bar Association's Litigation News on writing an effective appellate brief.
  • Apr 7

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden

    Appellate Court Refuses Jurisdiction Over Order Quashing Lis Penden
    The Westin North Shore is a hotel in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The hotel was used as collateral for a multimillion dollar loan to the hotel owner. Five Mile Capital Westin had a subordinate interest in the loan. After the owner…
  • Mar 22

    Can't Reverse Hormones -- Flirting Appellate Lawyer

    Can't Reverse Hormones -- Flirting Appellate Lawyer
    Love at first cite. Thanks to FutureLawyer.com and cartoonist Charles Fincher at Lawcomix.blogspot.com.
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Legal Developments In…

Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

Reviews recent cases involving non-competition agreements and related claims. By Kenneth J. Vanko.

http://www.non-competes.com/
  • May 17

    Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

    Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?
    Now available is Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing podcast: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?In this episode, John Marsh, Russell Beck, and I discuss the proposals to add a federal cause of action for…
  • May 16

    Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

    Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend
    So far, 2013 has been active for proposed non-compete legislation.At the beginning of any calendar year, it's not surprising to see a number of bills introduced in state assemblies or legislatures - many of which have no chance of becoming…
  • May 13

    You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete

    You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete
    By now, I hope readers of this blog would be aware that the title of this post simply reinforces the obvious.For background, the "blue-pencil" rule is intended to allow a court to enforce the reasonable parts of non-competition…
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Illinois Construction Blog

Illinois Construction Blog

Features news & commentary on legal developments in the construciton industry. By Foran Glennon Palandech & Ponzi.

http://www.illinoisconstructionlawblog.com/
  • Apr 25

    Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Condo Owners' Right

    Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Condo Owners' Right
      In Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association (2013 IL 110505), Gary Palm, attorney and Emeritus of Law, University of Chicago Law School professor, sought production of his condominium association’s financial…
  • Mar 21

    Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents in Illinoi

    Claims Arising out of Construction Accidents in Illinoi
    The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) recently published the 2013 edition of its Construction Dispute Litigation manual.  This all-new title in IICLE’s Construction Law Library is devoted to the litigation…
  • Jan 18

    Designers' Risk: The Dark Side of Going Green

    Designers' Risk: The Dark Side of Going Green
    The language and presumptions of sustainable “green” design are changing a significant portion of the landscape for all stakeholders in the construction and building-related industries.  “Green” building impacts…
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Illinois Bicycle Law

Illinois Bicycle Law

Covers Illinois cycling laws and news. By Michael Keating.

http://www.illinoisbicyclelaw.com/
  • May 16

    Victim of Fatal Bicycle Crash Outside Busse Woods Identified

    Victim of Fatal Bicycle Crash Outside Busse Woods Identified
    The victim of the fatal bicycle collision that occurred Tuesday morning near the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail in Schaumburg, Illinois has been identified. The victim of this tragic crash was 46 year old Rosaleen Waters of Elk Grove Village.…
  • May 16

    Chicago Again Ranked As a Top "Bikeable" City

    Chicago Again Ranked As a Top "Bikeable" City
    Walk Score, a website known for ranking the "walkability" of specific residential locations based upon proximity to amenities such as restaurants and grocery stores, recently released its new bike score rankings. The rankings assign a…
  • May 15

    Schaumburg Bicyclist Killed in Crash Outside Busse Woods Bicycle Trail

    Schaumburg Bicyclist Killed in Crash Outside Busse Woods Bicycle Trail
    View Larger MapAnother fatal bicycle collision occurred in the Chicagoland area on the morning of Tuesday, May 14. The victim was struck by a motor vehicle around 9:00 a.m. in Schaumburg, Illinois. According to the Illinois State Police,…
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Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Davis & LaScola Ltd.

http://www.chicagoduilawyerblog.net/
  • May 15

    Party Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges After Driving Teens to Prom

    Party Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges After Driving Teens to Prom
    Limo/Party bus driver, Richard Madison, 54, of Palos Hills is charged with DUI after driving 24 students to their high school prom. The teens reportedly witnessed Madison jump a median and cut off three cards before taking the teens to the…
  • May 7

    DUI Suspect Awarded $325,000 After Beating by Chicago Police

    DUI Suspect Awarded $325,000 After Beating by Chicago Police
    Julio Martinez may be awarded $325,000 after sustaining a beating by a Chicago Police officer while handcuffed to a metal bar in a holding room after falsely charged with DUI. Martinez, a hemophiliac, was treated for a possible skull…
  • Apr 30

    Carpentersville Man Sentenced to 8 Years for 9th DUI Conviction

    Carpentersville Man Sentenced to 8 Years for 9th DUI Conviction
    William Reece, 49, of Carpentersville was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for his ninth DUI conviction. According to Kane County officials, he was convicted after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated driving under the…
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Chicago Workers Compensation…

Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers construction accidents, truck accidents and Illinois workers compensation. By Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates P.C.

http://www.chicagoworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
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Chicago Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident news and case law. Published By Chicago, Illinois personal injury attorneys, Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C.

http://www.chicagoaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 11

    School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

    School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality
    As reported by CBS Chicago, “One person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident after a school bus with nearly three dozen students on board collided with two other vehicles near north suburban Wadsworth.” Preliminary…
  • May 11

    School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality

    School Bus Collides with Motor Vehicle Causing Fatality
    As reported by CBS Chicago, “One person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident after a school bus with nearly three dozen students on board collided with two other vehicles near north suburban Wadsworth.” Preliminary…
  • May 11

    Child Restraint Systems: The Right Seat, The Right Size, the Right Use

    Child Restraint Systems: The Right Seat, The Right Size, the Right Use
    Pursuant to the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act, all child passengers under the age of 8 years old are required to be restrained by a car or booster seat. However, use of a child restraint system is only the first step in protecting…
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J. Paye in Brief

J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/
  • Mar 6

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!

    Under California Law Kris Humphries “Presumed Father” of Kim K.’s Baby!?!
    “Sometimes Love Comes Around and It Knocks You Down…” “You should leave your boyfriend now, I’m a ask him,” would be interesting if Kanye West wrote that line in reference to Kris Humphries.  The…
  • Feb 27

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson

    J. Paye Celebrates Black History Month by Profiling Olympian Khadevis Robinson
        Eight times USA National Champion, Olympian athlete, motivational speaker and inspiration, Khadevis Robinson is truly the modern day ‘Renaissance Man.’ Last year,  J. Paye had the opportunity to speak with the…
  • Feb 24

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die

    Judge Vacates $8 million dollar judgment against Belo of Do or Die
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: Cook County Judge Vacates $8 million dollar Default Judgment Entered against Famed Rapper Belo Zero of the Legendary Chicago-based Hip Hop Group Do or Die. CHICAGO, Ill., – On February 20, 2013, Cook…
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Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer…

Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers truck accident injuries and wrongful death in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoistruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Semi-Trailer Truck Collides With Freight Train Near Danville

    Semi-Trailer Truck Collides With Freight Train Near Danville
    An accident between a semi-trailer truck and a freight train took place in Eastern Illinois on Friday afternoon, according to Wandtv.com. Our train accident lawyers learned that the collision occurred in the small town of Caitlin, several…
  • May 17

    Semi Truck Driver Arrested For DUI and Driver Fatigue

    Semi Truck Driver Arrested For DUI and Driver Fatigue
    State Police have recently reported the arrest of a truck driver who has been charged with multiple drunk driving charges after a traffic accident Monday night, according to Wgem.com. A Chicago truck accident attorney at our law firm learned…
  • May 15

    Patrol Cop Recognized For Large Number of DUI Arrest

    Patrol Cop Recognized For Large Number of DUI Arrest
    Many Illinois police officers have learned of the tremendous efforts of an out-of-state patrol cop who arrested 95 people on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2012, the most of any officer in his county. Mercurynews.com reports that…
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