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BYU CSO (Career Services Office) Blog

BYU's Career Services Office (CSO) offers tips on how to survive and thrive in the legal world.

http://byulawcso.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer

    2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer
    by Sybil DunlopIf you just finished your 2L year, this summer is the time to start getting your clerkship applications together. While it’s true that it is difficult to land a federal clerkship, your actions now can give you a leg…
  • Jun 17

    Summer Resource

    Summer Resource
    For those of you who will be working away from home this summer, here are a few resources to help you:LawFriendshttp://www.law2.byu.edu/lawfriendsLog in and create or update your profile including where you will be this summerYou can check…
  • Jun 13

    Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking

    Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking
    NALP (The Association for Legal Career Professionals) has created some great guides on social networking and other electronic communications:LinkedIn: Facebook for LawyersFacebook for Law Students: Making Friends (But Protecting Your…
Rank this Week: 61

Utah Estate Planning

Utah Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/
  • Jun 18

    Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!

    Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!
    When Warren Hillman died in 2008 at the age of 66, his assets included a life insurance policy worth $124,558.03. For the past five years his ex-wife and his widow have been fighting over that money. [On June 3, 2013] the U.S. Supreme Court…
  • Jun 17

    Planning for Your Digital Asset

    Planning for Your Digital Asset
    BOB GINSBERG, a retired production manager for an educational publisher, is worried that he does not know any of the logins and passwords for online accounts belonging to his partner or brother and they do not know his. At 72, he said his…
  • Jun 14

    Costly Conversations Never Had

    Costly Conversations Never Had
    “Finances tend to be one of the trickiest topics because people do have traditional ideas about what you should and shouldn’t talk about,” explained Amy Goyer, a caregiving expert at AARP, who is also handling her own parents’ affairs…
Rank this Week: 154

Ogden Bankruptcy Blog

Ogden Bankruptcy Blog

By Jason Richards.

http://ogdenbankruptcyblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    The Student Loan Monster

    The Student Loan Monster
    Most people are aware that, typically, student loans cannot be discharged through the usual bankruptcy process. Instead, Congress requires student loan borrowers to initiate an adversary proceeding, a separate lawsuit filed within the…
  • May 20

    The Means Test

    The Means Test
    The Huffington Post is reporting today that David Adkins (aka “Sinbad”) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California. Sinbad’s case, in my view, completely underscores the unfairness of the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy…
  • Apr 6

    Debtors Prison

    Debtors Prison
    credit: http://philoforchange.wordpress.com There was a great article in the Salt Lake Tribune today about small claims courts and bench warrants. The article discusses several cases where debtors were locked up in handcuffs upon entering the…
Rank this Week: 151

Utah State Law Library Blog

Utah State Law Library Blog

Provides information about Utah legal research, self-help resources, new books and briefs.

http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/
  • Mar 14

    So Long, Blog

    So Long, Blog
    Dear loyal blog readers: We are retiring the Utah State Law Library blog after more than four years and 800+ posts. The blog has been a great way for library staff to share library news, new forms, court resources and...
  • Mar 7

    SLC Infobase

    SLC Infobase
    The Salt Lake City's website provides a wealth of resources for SLC residents, including information about the city justice court, city services like garbage pickup or snow removal, and city council news. If you're interested in some historic…
  • Mar 4

    National Consumer Protection Week

    National Consumer Protection Week
    March 3-9, 2013 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Organizations from around the nation developed National Consumer Protection week to make people aware of their consumer rights and help them make better financial decisions. The…
Rank this Week: 305

Employers' Lawyers

Employers' Lawyers

Provides best practice tips, checklists and updates designed to keep organizations of all sizes in compliance with federal and state employment laws. By Holland & Hart.

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

    Interns – To Pay or Not to Pay?

    Interns – To Pay or Not to Pay?
    By Alyssa Yatsko Unpaid interns may seem like a great way to get some additional help without breaking the budget. Recent lawsuits, however, reveal the danger in having unpaid interns perform work that otherwise would be done by paid…
  • Jun 17

    New Nevada Law Restricts Use of Credit Checks for Employment Purpose

    New Nevada Law Restricts Use of Credit Checks for Employment Purpose
    By Anthony Hall and Dora Lane Nevada recently joined the ever-growing list of states that restrict the use of credit reports by employers. Effective October 1, 2013, Senate Bill 127 will, with limited exceptions, prohibit Nevada employers…
  • Jun 10

    Fired for Dating a Client, Employee Fails to Prove Violation of Colorado’s Lawful Activities Statute

    Fired for Dating a Client, Employee Fails to Prove Violation of Colorado’s Lawful Activities Statute
    By Mark Wiletsky Dating a client is probably never a good idea. In some professions, it is a violation of ethical responsibilities. In other cases, it may be bad for business when the relationship goes sour. In the case of a family advocate…
Rank this Week: 626

Arnold & Wadsworth's Blog

Arnold & Wadsworth's Blog

Covers Utah family and divorce law.

http://theutahdivorceattorneys.com/
  • Jun 14

    Divorce | Utah | Family Law | Salt Lake City

    Divorce | Utah | Family Law | Salt Lake City
    Arnold & Wadsworth has divorce lawyers that can help you with your legal needs when it comes to child custody, and support. The family law attorneys at Arnold & Wadsworth offer a free consultation at one of their convenient locations.…
  • Apr 27

    Alimony Divorce Case | Salt Lake City Alimony Lawyer

    Alimony Divorce Case | Salt Lake City Alimony Lawyer
    The Divorce Lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth offer a free consultation. With offices in Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah we have divorce and family law attorneys ready to aggressively protect your rights. Below is an explanation of a recent…
  • Jan 27

    Divorce Lawyers | Salt Lake City | Free Consultation

    Divorce Lawyers | Salt Lake City | Free Consultation
    Going through a divorce in Utah is stressful. When your divorce in Salt Lake City involves children then your stress level is multiplied. The divorce lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth are here to help you get the best result out of your…
Rank this Week: 835

Salt Lake Criminal Defense

Salt Lake Criminal Defense

Covers Utah criminal law and Constitutional issues. By Clayton A. Simms, LLC.

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

    Sesame Street Kit for Kids With a Parent in Prison

    Sesame Street Kit for Kids With a Parent in Prison
    Just in case a kid can’t cope with having a parent in prison, Sesame Street designers have created a kit to help children get through the emotional issues involved with having an incarcerated parent. Apparently, a couple of million kids…
  • Jun 17

    Torture of Companion Animal Charge in Utah

    Torture of Companion Animal Charge in Utah
    A Utah man has been charged with committing torture of a companion animal after a neighbor reported him to police. Casey Bowmen is now facing a felony charge following his alleged violent actions against his dog. Bowmen’s neighbor…
  • Jun 12

    Utah Criminal Laws and Off Highway Vehicle Use. How to Snowmobile, Bike and Four-Wheel Crime Free.

    Utah Criminal Laws and Off Highway Vehicle Use. How to Snowmobile, Bike and Four-Wheel Crime Free.
    Utah is a popular place for year-around off highway vehicle use—whether you’re into snowmobiling in the winter or four-wheeling in the summer. There are some laws and rules you should know about, however, to keep your off highway…
Rank this Week: 986

Utah Business, Injury, and Divorce…

Utah Business, Injury, and Divorce Blog

Covers Utah business, criminal, family and injury law. By the Salcido Law Firm.

http://www.salcidolaw.com
  • Jun 17

    Divorce and Working Towards Your Children’s Best Interest

    Divorce and Working Towards Your Children’s Best Interest
    We speak with many people each week who are just beginning the divorce process who are concerned with their custody rights but have not yet thought to ask themselves one very simple question, “What will be in the best interests of my…
  • Jun 4

    Police Now Authorized to Take Your DNA Without a Warrant or Conviction

    Police Now Authorized to Take Your DNA Without a Warrant or Conviction
    The United States Supreme Court ruled this week in Maryland v. King that police were not prohibited, under the constitution, from taking DNA samples from arrestees without a warrant. The court was divided 5-4 with Justice Kennedy giving the…
  • May 28

    Waiver of Constitutional Rights When Entering A Utah Criminal Plea

    Waiver of Constitutional Rights When Entering A Utah Criminal Plea
    Criminal Defendants’ Constitutional Rights Anyone who is charged with a crime in Utah has very specific constitutional rights that apply to each criminal defendant throughout the entire proceeding.  Those rights include: You have…
Rank this Week: 1991

Utah Debtor Protection

Utah Debtor Protection

Covers filing for bankruptcy in Utah.

http://www.utahdebtorprotection.com/utah-bankruptcy-blog/
  • Jun 6

    Joint Bank Accounts and Filing for Bankruptcy

    Joint Bank Accounts and Filing for Bankruptcy
    Often we talk to individuals filing for bankruptcy who are concerned either their spouse or another person close to them, who they share a bank account with, will be negatively impacted by their filing for bankruptcy. This concern often…
  • May 29

    Basic Requirements for Filing a Utah Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Basic Requirements for Filing a Utah Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    What Does the Court Require to Be Filed With the Bankruptcy Petition? In order to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy you have to include at the very minimum the following with your bankruptcy petition: Filing fee of $306.00 (cash, credit ……
  • Apr 28

    Changes to Exemptions in a Utah Bankruptcy

    Changes to Exemptions in a Utah Bankruptcy
    The last article we posted listed the Utah Bankruptcy Exemptions and provided information on how they apply etc. Recently, the Utah State Legislature amended a number of the exemptions and provided increases to many key exemptions. This is…
Rank this Week: 2182

Estate Street

Estate Street

Covers probate and estate and tax planning. By Craig Hughes.

http://estatestreet.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 6

    When Is A Power of Appointment Used?

    When Is A Power of Appointment Used?
    Generally a power of apointment is used in estate planning.  For example, a donor may want to give authority to a fiduciary/donee to apoint assets in the fiduciary/donee's discretion to an incapacitated beneficiary.  A power of appointment…
  • Jun 5

    Power of Appointment Type

    Power of Appointment Type
    There are two types of powers of appointment:  a general power of appointment and a limited (special) power of appointment.  Each of these types of powers carries different and significant tax implications.General Power of Appointment:
  • Jun 4

    Power of Appointment

    Power of Appointment
    Parties involved with a power of appointment are:"Donor" is the person who creates a power of appointment.  The donor is usually the owner of rights, assets, or items being ultimately appointed by the donee."Donee" or "holder" refers to the…
Rank this Week: 2047

Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

Covers DUI defense in Utah.

http://utahduiattorneys.wordpress.com/
  • Jan 1

    72 arrests result from New Year’s DUI blitz | ksl.com

    72 arrests result from New Year’s DUI blitz | ksl.com
    72 arrests result from New Year’s DUI blitz | ksl.com. If you have been arrested for a DUI you need legal representation. At Arnold & Wadsworth we offer a free consultation. Give us a call today at (801) 475-0123.   DUI Salt Lake City,…
  • Dec 23

    DUI Tips in Utah – Arnold & Wadsworth

    DUI Tips in Utah – Arnold & Wadsworth
    After being released from an embarrassing and frightening journey through the DUI arrest process you need to be prepared to take IMMEDIATE action. Being aware of the steps to take as soon as you are released from jail will ensure that your…
  • Dec 20

    Utah DUI Lawyers – Arnold & Wadsworth

    Utah DUI Lawyers – Arnold & Wadsworth
    1. Behave Innocent & Safe
Rank this Week: 2004

Utah Criminal Law Blog

Utah Criminal Law Blog

Covers Utah criminal law and criminal defense. By Utah Defenders.

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

    Plea in Abeyance in Utah

    Plea in Abeyance in Utah
    A Plea in Abeyance in Utah is a certain plea agreement in which the court holds a guilty or no contest plea “in abeyance” for an agreed period of time, (typically at least 12 months), and assuming certain probationary terms…
  • Jun 6

    Tooele County Utah Criminal Defense Attorney

    Tooele County Utah Criminal Defense Attorney
    Speak with a Tooele County Utah Criminal Defense Attorney today at our law office. Located just west of the Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and its surrounding areas cover a large portion of the western Utah desert. When charged with a crime…
  • Jun 4

    Right to an Independent Chemical Test for Utah DUI Case

    Right to an Independent Chemical Test for Utah DUI Case
    A person who gets arrested for DUI in Utah is considered to have given implied consent to a chemical test to determine the blood alcohol content.  Many people have no idea that the state has unilaterally applied implied consent to…
Rank this Week: 2418

the Ninth

the Ninth

Tracks the trends of the country's biggest and busiest court of appeals, the Ninth Circuit. By McGuire Coats LLP.

http://www.theninthcircuit.com/
Rank this Week: 2481

Salt Lake Accident Attorneys…

Salt Lake Accident Attorneys Injury Blog

Provides information about what to do if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident. By James Esparza Law Firm.

http://www.saltlakeaccidentattorneys.com/injury-blog/
  • Nov 26

    New Warning for Cholesterol Lowering Drug

    New Warning for Cholesterol Lowering Drug
    New Warning for Cholesterol Control DrugsThe FDA has instructed the manufacturers of cholesterol lowering medication to revise the label to include a warning about the serious risk of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) from statin…
  • Nov 25

    Utah Texting and Driving: Safety Tips for Parents of Teen

    Utah Texting and Driving: Safety Tips for Parents of Teen
    Did you know that texting while driving increases the risk of a Salt Lake City car accident by 2,300 percent. That’s right, you are 23 times more likely to crash while texting. That makes texting just as dangerous as driving while…
  • Nov 21

    How Much Do We Know About the Causes of Utah Motorcycle Crashes?

    How Much Do We Know About the Causes of Utah Motorcycle Crashes?
    If you look at any Utah motorcycle accident attorney’s website, you are likely to find a reference to the Hurt Report. The Hurt Report refers to a large-scale motorcycle accident study that was conducted in 1976 and published in 1981. The…
Rank this Week: 3579

Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

Covers bankruptcy, family law, divorce, DUI, criminal defense and general litigation.

http://arnoldwadsworth.com/attorneys/blog/
  • Jun 8

    Police Officer Steed | DUI Utah New

    Police Officer Steed | DUI Utah New
    Disgraced and uncredible Steed asks for her job back During a recent two-day administrative hearing on Utah’s capitol hill, former Utah Highway Patrol officer Lisa Steed admitted to “making mistakes” and acknowledged that…
  • Jun 1

    Pride Festival | Utah

    Pride Festival | Utah
    Arnold & Wadsworth offers a free consultation to all potential clients. This enables the client to get to know and understand the process and their lawyer. Call today for a free consultation. This week GLBT and Allies celebrate Salt…
  • May 29

    Jodi Arias | Hung Jury | Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer

    Jodi Arias | Hung Jury | Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer
    The criminal defense lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth can protect your constitutional rights if you are facing criminal charges in Utah. The Salt Lake City criminal defense attorneys at Arnold & Wadsworth offer a free consultation in…
Rank this Week: 4956

The Lebrecht Group, APLC Blog

The Lebrecht Group, APLC Blog

Discusses corporate securities law .

http://www.thelebrechtgroup.com/blog/
  • Jun 6

    When Is It a Good Strategy To Lie to the SEC?

    When Is It a Good Strategy To Lie to the SEC?
    This, of course, is a misleading question.  The answer is never.  In case you need some law to back up that conclusion, take a look at the recent case of Robert J. Vitale.  Mr. Vitale was the subject of an SEC enforcement…
  • May 16

    TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation

    TLG Attorney to Speak on Ethics at “Accounting 101 for Attorneys” Presentation
    Brian A. Lebrecht, founder and President of The Lebrecht Group, APLC, will be among the presenters at a seminar on May 16, 2013 by the National Business Institute entitled Accounting 101 for Attorneys.  Specific topic will be Complying…
  • May 9

    Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ

    Listing a Reverse Merger Company on NASDAQ
    NASDAQ has special rules for companies that went public via a reverse merger.  By: Brian A. Lebrecht, Esq. NASDAQ Markets Overview NASDAQ has three different U.S. markets, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Global Market, and…
Rank this Week: 5086

Utah DUI Attorney

Utah DUI Attorney

Covers Utah DUI laws and defense of Utah DUI charges. Published by Glen W. Neely, Attorney at Law.

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

    What will happen to me at Sentencing for a Utah DUI?

    What will happen to me at Sentencing for a Utah DUI?
     Every case is different, every prosecutor is different, and every judge is different.  However, Utah has developed the "Utah DUI Sentencing Matrix" as a guide for judges in sentencing a DUI defendant.  Most judges will follow…
  • Mar 7

    Utah Alcohol Restricted Driver

    Utah Alcohol Restricted Driver
    A person who is convicted of being in violation of the alcohol restricted driver law will have their license revoked for a period of one year.  This is in accordance with Utah Code 53-3-220(1)(a)(xv).  If you are convicted of this…
  • Feb 28

    No Work Permits during a Utah DUI Driver License Suspension Period

    No Work Permits during a Utah DUI Driver License Suspension Period
    The most common question I get from people is can I get a permit to drive to and from work while my driver license is suspended?  The answer is an emphatically NO at this time.  Utah, as the law is now, there is no work permits that…
Rank this Week: 5063

Salt Lake City Legal News

Salt Lake City Legal News

Covers personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, and drug recall news. By Anderson & Young.

http://saltlakecity-injuryattorneys.com/blog/
  • Apr 18

    Utah immigrants excited about reform bill

    Utah immigrants excited about reform bill
    Tony Yapias says a taco street vendor showed the excitement — and questions — that the estimated 125,000 immigrants who are in Utah illegally have about the new bipartisan immigration-reform bill just introduced in…
  • Apr 18

    Woman Escapes Wrecked Car Before it Burts into Flame

    Woman Escapes Wrecked Car Before it Burts into Flame
    A woman may owe quick-acting passers-by for escaping her wrecked minivan before it burst into flames. West Valley City Fire Department spokesman Bob Fitzgerald said the 43-year-old woman’s minivan rolled after being involved in a crash…
  • Apr 5

    Woman hit by car in downtown Salt Lake City upgraded to serious condition

    Woman hit by car in downtown Salt Lake City upgraded to serious condition
    A woman was in serious condition Friday, the day after she was struck in downtown Salt Lake City by a car. Salt Lake City police said the 58-year-old woman was hit while crossing the intersection of 900 S. West Temple … Continue…
Rank this Week: 3967

Attorney Ryan M. Springer Blog

Attorney Ryan M. Springer Blog

Covers Utah medical malpractice law.

http://www.ryanspringer.com/blog/
  • Apr 17

    Financial Incentives for Medical Malpractice?

    Financial Incentives for Medical Malpractice?
    An interesting study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that hospitals benefit financially from medical errors. If you think about it, it makes sense.  If a doctor or nurse provides negligent medical…
  • Aug 7

    Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits in Utah

    Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits in Utah
    The Food and Drug Administration has warned that the use of transvaginal mesh exposes patients to a greater risk of complications than other methods of surgical vaginal repair. The FDA stated that in spite of the increased side effects risk,…
  • Jun 7

    Utah Wrongful Death Law

    Utah Wrongful Death Law
    Utah is just one of four states with constitutions that specifically preclude any limitation on recovery in wrongful death suits.  The Utah State Constitution expressly states that “[t]he right of action to recover damages for injuries…
Rank this Week: 3939

Utah Family BLAWG

Utah Family BLAWG

Provides case summaries for Family Law decisions in Utah.

http://utahfamilyblawg.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4403

Utah Bankruptcy Counsel

Utah Bankruptcy Counsel

Discusses current Utah bankruptcy and consumer law issues. By Travis K. Elder.

http://www.utahbankruptcycounsel.com/blog.html
  • Mar 23

    Paying for Bankruptcy: The Filing Fee

    Paying for Bankruptcy: The Filing Fee
    One pressing concern for anyone considering bankruptcy is how to pay for it.  After all in such a situation cash is a commodity likely in short supply.  One provision of the law that can help concerns waiver or installment…
  • Mar 23

    Utah Means Test Data Updated Effective April 1, 2013

    Utah Means Test Data Updated Effective April 1, 2013
    Those filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case in Utah must complete the means test as one measure used to determine eligibility to file a Utah Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.  In a Chapter 13 case, the means test can determine how much you will…
  • Mar 23

    Utah Bank Account Garnishment Got You Worried?

    Utah Bank Account Garnishment Got You Worried?
    Let's say you have received a lender from your bank informing you that the bank has received a court order to garnish your bank account.  The letter indicates you have a right to dispute the garnishment.  Generally, under Utah…
Rank this Week: 3794

Sharifi & Baron Blog

Sharifi & Baron Blog

Covers Utah criminal law, criminology and criminal defense.

http://utahcrimlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4705

Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford…

Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford Blog

Covers personal injuries and accident reports.

http://www.injuredbyanother.com/blog/
  • Nov 9

    Texting While Driving Statistic

    Texting While Driving Statistic
    The Facts Don’t Lie In 2012 alone, we’ve seen too many accidents and fatalities caused by texting while driving. We wanted to dive into the subject once more to provide some statistics of how texting while driving is still a growing…
  • Sep 2

    Texting While Driving: $500,000 Later

    Texting While Driving: $500,000 Later
    David and Linda Kubert’s lives were changed forever when a teenager who was texting while driving hit them on their motorcycle. They each lost a leg from the effects. 3 years later, the lawsuit is settled, and the driver has been fined…
  • Jul 31

    Ambulance Crashes Into Van in Hurricane, Utah

    Ambulance Crashes Into Van in Hurricane, Utah
    On July 28, 2012, an ambulance collided with a minivan in Hurricane, Utah, leaving an 8 year old girl from Switzerland in critical condition. The other individuals sustained injuries as well, but none quite as critical as the girl. The…
Rank this Week: 4891

DUI Utah

DUI Utah

Covers laws and their enforcement related to DUI. By David E. Rosenbloom.

http://duihelputah.com/
  • Oct 12

    Lisa Steed and UHP DUI arrests and information

    Lisa Steed and UHP DUI arrests and information
    The link below is MY client getting tazed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfMY–ztuG8 http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/53996750-78/steed-law-nieder-case.html.csp http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54590278-78/steed-county-gill-uhp.html.csp
  • Apr 13

    Observations on Interpretation of Blood Alcohol Levels derived from analysis of Urine.

    Observations on Interpretation of Blood Alcohol Levels derived from analysis of Urine.
    this is a great article discussing the use of blood alcohol levels derived from urine. Here is an excerpt from the article: For many years it has been customary to derive blood alcohol concentrations from the analysis of urine, and despite…
  • Jun 1

    The New Jim Crow

    The New Jim Crow
    Jim Crow was a term, or is a term used to refer to segregationist rules and laws, instituted in the South after the Civil War, intended to keep things as they were and institutionalize rampant racism. Now, with racism unfathomable as well as…
Rank this Week: 4712

Law Partners Organization

Law Partners Organization

A resource for spouses and families of Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School students

http://lawpartners.blogspot.com/
  • Sep 6

    Opening Social - September 7th!

    Opening Social - September 7th!
    Please join us on September 7th at Rock Canyon Park from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. You and your family are invited to attend! If your law spouse isn't around, still come, there will be many of us there alone!Dinner and dessert will be provided,…
  • Apr 2

    Activities this Week

    Activities this Week
    LP Closing Social
  • Mar 26

    Activities this Week: 3/26-3/31

    Activities this Week: 3/26-3/31
    3/27 Tuesday Children's Hour: California Pizza Kitchen Tour 12:00 (noon)This is a really fun tour.  The kids will get to make and eat their very own pizza!
Rank this Week: 5020

G. Eric Nelson & Associates Blog

G. Eric Nelson & Associates Blog

Covers medical negligence in Utah.

http://www.ericnielson.com/blog.html
  • Aug 7

    Utah’s Transvaginal Mesh Defect Attorney

    Utah’s Transvaginal Mesh Defect Attorney
    The Food and Drug Administration has warned that the use of transvaginal mesh
  • Feb 29

    Jeffs v. West – Clarifying Utah Law

    Jeffs v. West – Clarifying Utah Law
    Today the Utah Supreme Court issued its opinion in Jeffs v.
  • Nov 30

    Malpractice Myths: You Reap What You Sow

    Malpractice Myths: You Reap What You Sow
    The year is almost up, and so far, we’ve had over a hundred Texans contact us and looking for a lawyer to file a medical malpractice case for them in their home state.  We’re licensed and practice are in Utah…so why are they c
Rank this Week: 4441

Column of Justice

Column of Justice

Covers Utah criminal, employment, real property and tort law. By Nelson Abbott.

http://www.columnofjustice.com/
  • Jun 8

    BE WARY OF FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CLAIMS

    BE WARY OF FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CLAIMS
    With all of the foreclosures going on, a cottage industry has popped up.  The cottage industry claims that they can stop or slow down foreclosures allowing people to live in their homes without paying their mortgage for a period of time. To…
  • May 21

    COURT THROWS OUT PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIM

    COURT THROWS OUT PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIM
    Tasha Jensen visited an apartment complex in West Jordan, Utah to see if she wanted to rent an apartment.  While inside the apartment, it started to rain.  As she returned to her car, she ran to her car with her head down.  On the way, she…
  • May 8

    Attorney gets suspension another gets disbarred

    Attorney gets suspension another gets disbarred
    Allen F. Thomason of Highland, Utah was recently suspended from the practice of law.  It isn’t uncommon for Utah attorneys to be suspended from practicing law.  Mr. Thomason’s suspension is unusual, if not bizarre. Mr. Thomason…
Rank this Week: 4907

Utah Injury Law

Utah Injury Law

Provides commentary on Utah injury law. By jared Faerber.

http://utahjusticeblog.com
  • Mar 7

    I've Been Injured in A Car Accident in Utah, Do I Need A Lawyer?

    I've Been Injured in A Car Accident in Utah, Do I Need A Lawyer?
    To obtain a fair settlement for your injury claim, you probably do need an experienced Utah personal injury lawyer.  The insurance industry’s own statistics show that people who used an attorney received, on average, 3 and 1/2 times more…
  • May 12

    DePuy Hip Implant Recall Lawyer in Utah

    DePuy Hip Implant Recall Lawyer in Utah
         On August 26, 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics finally announced the recall of its defective hip implants.  DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc., manufactured the ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System and…
  • Aug 20

    Hepatitis A found in Salt Lake City, Utah Quizno's worker

    Hepatitis A found in Salt Lake City, Utah Quizno's worker
         Not so tasty.  The Salt Lake Valley Health Department has issued a hepatitis A health alert for people who ate at a Salt Lake City Quizno's restaurant on August 6 or 7. Patrons of the Quizno's at 30 East Broadway (300 South) on…
Rank this Week: 4995

Ogden, Layton, Salt Lake DUI…

Ogden, Layton, Salt Lake DUI Attorney

Covers Utah DUI laws and DUI defense. By Michael B. Ipson.

http://www.utahduidefenseblog.com/
  • Feb 16

    Eye Witnesse

    Eye Witnesse
    This is a great story about how eye witnesses can be influenced by circumstances to misidentify the innocent individuals. Jon Adrian Velazquez, currently serving 25 years to life at Sing Sing prison for the murder of a retired cop, started…
  • May 23

    Utah Driver's License Division Hearing

    Utah Driver's License Division Hearing
    When you have been arrested for DUI in Utah there are two proceedings that are commenced. The criminal proceedings and the suspension of driver’s license proceedings.
  • May 23

    Utah Underage DUI

    Utah Underage DUI
    Being charged with Underage DUI in Utah is unique from a typical DUI for a few reasons. In order to be convicted the prosecution only needs to show that the defendant is under the age of 21 and they have any measurable amount of alcohol in…
Rank this Week: 4309

The Utah Employment Lawyer

The Utah Employment Lawyer

Covers legislative and court cases affecting Utah employers and employees. By D. Scott Crook.

http://theutahemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3686

LexUtah

LexUtah

Covers Utah's Legal Scene.

http://www.lexutah.com
Rank this Week: 4542

Brrown Law Blog

Brrown Law Blog

Covers criminal law, family law and religious freedom.

http://browncriminaldefense.com/
  • Sep 10

    Idaho Bans All Religious Texts from Charter School

    Idaho Bans All Religious Texts from Charter School
    In a seriously disturbing case, the Idaho Public Charter School Commission has banned all texts and books deemed to be religious. This ban even applies to religious texts and books that are regularly used to teach history and literature.…
  • Sep 10

    Cops Bill Woman for Unsuccessful Forced Cavity Search

    Cops Bill Woman for Unsuccessful Forced Cavity Search
    The Las Cruces, New Mexico metro narcotics had “credible evidence from a reliable source” that a local woman was concealing up to one ounce of heroin. Upon this information, the police obtained a warrant, and when they didn’t find…
  • Sep 5

    The Ten Commandments of Religious Discrimination

    The Ten Commandments of Religious Discrimination
    The Orange County Business Journal recently published an article entitled “The Ten Commandments of Religious Discrimination.” It’s a quick primer for employers regarding what they can, cannot, and must do regarding religion in the…
Rank this Week: 4141

utahcondolaw

utahcondolaw

Covers the development, governance and management of community associations, including condominiums, homeowners' associations and mixed use projects. By Lincoln W. Hobbs.

http://utahcondolaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 12

    We're Moving

    We're Moving
    Over the next little while, I intend to relocate the hosting of this blog to wordpress -- it will allow more options and features in posting, and I think I can make it look a bit better.  So, if you want to keep up, you might want to change…
  • Mar 26

    Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws -- National and Local Presentation

    Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws -- National and Local Presentation
    The National Business Institute has asked me to present a national teleconference on the subject of amending community association (HOAs, Homeowner Associations, Home Owner Associations, condominiums, PUDs, Planned Unit Developments --…
  • Mar 25

    The Essentials of Community Management

    The Essentials of Community Management
    Last weekend, The Utah Chapter of the Community Associations Institute sponsored its "Essentials of Community Management" course. Several active members of the industry taught about the fundamentals of homeowner association and condominium…
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Practical Law

Practical Law

A Utah criminal defense attorney's take on criminal, constitutional, and Utah law. By Kelly Ann Booth.

http://www.boothlegal.com/blog
  • Mar 4

    Negotiating plea bargains.

    Negotiating plea bargains.
    From the blog Barking up the wrong tree:
  • Mar 1

    An Oregon man exercises his free speech rights…

    An Oregon man exercises his free speech rights…
    By giving cops the one fingered salute. Copyright © 2010 This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites is contingent on a "follow" link back to boothlegal.com. If this link is disabled or…
  • Mar 1

    If you can afford it, you have to hire an attorney.

    If you can afford it, you have to hire an attorney.
    That’s what the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held in United States v. Wilson: “[T]he court learned that Wilson had been staying at the “historic Brown hotel” in downtown Louisville throughout the trial, at a cost of roughly $10,000,…
Rank this Week: 4749

Medical Malpractice in Utah

Medical Malpractice in Utah

Discusses medical malpractice issues in Utah. By Todd Wahlquist.

http://utah-medical-malpractice.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 31

    Is Your Lawyer an SOB?

    Is Your Lawyer an SOB?
    An acquaintance told me recently that he hired a particular attorney because he heard the attorney was an "SOB." That struck me as a rather odd requirement and got me to thinking, why would you want an SOB for an attorney?If you were hiring…
  • Mar 17

    Large Firm v. Small Firm

    Large Firm v. Small Firm
    I receive many phone calls from potential clients medical malpractice clients who ask about the size of my firm. It seems that many people have an idea in their head about the size of the firm they would like representing them. I don't know…
  • Feb 13

    Why won't the doctor give me my records?

    Why won't the doctor give me my records?
    I got a call from a man the other day who was very upset because he wanted a copy of his medical records and the staff at his physician's office wouldn't turn them over. I hear this all the time and it makes me very angry.
Rank this Week: 4869