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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

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Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

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

http://arnoldwadsworth.com/attorneys/blog/

May 25
Great Job Arnold & Wadsworth

Great Job Arnold & Wadsworth

I just wanted to congratulate Brian Arnold and Kara Nally for their recent trial wins. It isn’t always easy to fight over custody, parent time, alimony and child support. I feel blessed to work with such great trial attorneys that know…
May 3
Criminal Defense Attorney Salt Lake City | Robbery Charge

Criminal Defense Attorney Salt Lake City | Robbery Charge

The criminal defense lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth offer a free consultation to people facing Robbery Charges, or any other criminal charges in the State of Utah. With offices in Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah the Robbery Defense attorneys…
May 2
SLC Criminal Defense Lawyer | State v. Ali

SLC Criminal Defense Lawyer | State v. Ali

At Arnold & Wadsworth our criminal defense lawyers offer a free consultation concerning all criminal cases whether in Salt Lake City or any other area in Utah. The criminal defense lawyers at Arnold & Wadsworth have the experience you…

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Arnold & Wadsworth's Blog

Covers Utah family and divorce law.

http://theutahdivorceattorneys.com/

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…
Jan 19
Legal Separation and Divorce | Utah Lawyer

Legal Separation and Divorce | Utah Lawyer

A divorce is a way to legally terminate the marriage relationship in Utah through the divorce courts. This can be accomplished through an uncontested divorce or a contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, either there are no issues to be…

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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…

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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…

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BYU CSO (Career Services Office)…

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/

May 23
How To Ace a Phone Interview

How To Ace a Phone Interview

http://www.jdjournal.com/2013/04/25/how-to-ace-a-phone-interview/I have recently realized how uncomfortable many of my candidates are with the idea of a phone interview. The most common concern my candidates have is that they feel that…
May 22
First Week of Work: Make or Break Your Summer

First Week of Work: Make or Break Your Summer

http://www.passthebaton.biz/2013/05/first-week-of-work-make-or-break-your.htmlFirst DayMeeting people: Strong handshakes and good eye contact are key. Do your best to begin to remember names and functions. Ask for an organization…
May 20
How to Send a Networking Email That Won't Be Ignored

How to Send a Networking Email That Won't Be Ignored

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/04/10/how-to-send-a-networking-email-that-wont-be-ignoredBy ALISON GREENIf you want to ask a stranger or a distant acquaintance for networking or career help, the first step…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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/

May 23
5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay

5 Tips for Handling Holiday Pay

By Joanna Vilos With a holiday weekend upon us, it’s a good time to address holiday pay concerns. Many employers struggle with how to pay employees for holidays, especially when the holiday overlaps overtime hours, FMLA leave, or another…
May 20
Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

By Alyssa Yatsko Under the newly passed Family Care Act (House Bill 13-1222), Colorado employers must extend leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit eligible employees to care for their civil union partner or…
May 15
Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

By Alyssa Yatsko Under a new bill recently signed into law by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, employers are prohibited from requiring access to an applicant’s or employee’s personal social media account. Violations could result in…

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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…

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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

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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!

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LexUtah

Covers Utah's Legal Scene.

http://www.lexutah.com

Oct 4
Vague Post-Trial Motions May Not Extend Your Time for Appeal

Vague Post-Trial Motions May Not Extend Your Time for Appeal

The Utah Supreme Court sent a reminder to all parties considering appeal: file a timely appeal. And, just as importantly, if you are unclear what type of motion or whether a motion under a particular rule will extend your deadline to…
Aug 29
Utah Court of Appeals Supports Jury Prerogative in Medical Malpractice Case

Utah Court of Appeals Supports Jury Prerogative in Medical Malpractice Case

Plaintiff lost at trial when the jury found that the plaintiff had failed to provide evidence of causation between his alleged injury and damages. Plaintiff moved for a new trial asserting he had put on evidence of causation through his…
Dec 9
Accounting Malpractice Claims Survive Dismissal in Recent Questionable Ruling in Chaikovsa, LLC v. Ernst & Young, LLP

Accounting Malpractice Claims Survive Dismissal in Recent Questionable Ruling in Chaikovsa, LLC v. Ernst & Young, LLP

Privity of contract is alive and well! —but can be limited as defendant Ernst & Young found out. E&Y moved for dismissal of accounting malpractice negligence claims asserting that plaintiff lacked privity of contract. The court rejected…

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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.

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Ogden Bankruptcy Blog

By Jason Richards.

http://ogdenbankruptcyblog.com/

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…
Mar 12
Utah legislature increasing bankruptcy exemption

Utah legislature increasing bankruptcy exemption

The Utah Legislature is about the pass a bill that increases the following exemption amounts for personal bankruptcy: Increases homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000 per individual; Increases vehicle exemption from $2500 to $3000 per…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Salt Lake Criminal Defense

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

http://www.saltlakecriminaldefense.com

May 22
Cruising in Salt Lake City

Cruising in Salt Lake City

At some point, the Salt Lake City council decided to outlaw cruising within the City’s limits. They list several reasons for making cruising illegal, including problems such as letting emergency vehicles through, increased accidents and…
May 21
Leaving an Accident Scene in Utah

Leaving an Accident Scene in Utah

If you are behind the wheel and an accident occurs, there are some steps you need to take in order to avoid certain criminal charges for leaving an accident scene. Accident Scene Involving Injury When you’re driving and are involved in…
May 20
Automobile Homicide Charge For Man Who Killed a Jogger in Millcreek, Utah

Automobile Homicide Charge For Man Who Killed a Jogger in Millcreek, Utah

A 20-year-old Holladay man has been charged with automobile homicide in connection with his alleged role in the death of a jogger last March. The accused supposedly drifted across lanes and struck the victim, who was on the shoulder of the…

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Sharifi & Baron Blog

Covers Utah criminal law, criminology and criminal defense.

http://utahcrimlaw.blogspot.com/

Nov 14
Criminal Defense Attorney Salt Lake City

Criminal Defense Attorney Salt Lake City

Criminal Defense Attorney Salt Lake City: The Good
Nov 8
Salt Lake County Jail: How to Get Your Loved Ones Out

Salt Lake County Jail: How to Get Your Loved Ones Out

Salt Lake County Jail: The ArrestIf a loved one is being held at the jail, it means he was arrested for a crime or crimes that the police believe them to have committed.
Nov 6
How to Get a Terrible Utah DUI Attorney

How to Get a Terrible Utah DUI Attorney

Bad Utah DUI Attorney

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The Lebrecht Group, APLC Blog

Discusses corporate securities law .

http://www.thelebrechtgroup.com/blog/

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…
May 8
SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

SEC Asks for a 26% Raise

The new chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White, testified before Congress this week and asked to have the SEC’s budget increased by 26%, to $1.67 billion. A few of the highlights: - she reiterated her commitment to completing the rule…

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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/

Jan 11
Congratulations to Todd B. Scherwin on his Elevation to Partner at Fisher & Phillips LLP

Congratulations to Todd B. Scherwin on his Elevation to Partner at Fisher & Phillips LLP

We at the Ninth send out our congratulations to one of our regular contributors – Todd B. Scherwin - on his elevation to partner.
Sep 2
Be Aware: How Identify Theft Led To The Wrongful Arrest for Child Porn

Be Aware: How Identify Theft Led To The Wrongful Arrest for Child Porn

Chism v. Washington (10-35085) (Aug. 25, 2011, full opinion available here)
Aug 10
“Four Year Statute of Limitation For Claims Brought Pursuant to 42 USC 1981?

“Four Year Statute of Limitation For Claims Brought Pursuant to 42 USC 1981?

The Court in Johnson v. Lucent Technologies (No. 09-55203, opinion by Judge Betty B. Fletcher available here) determined whether retaliation claims brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. section 1981 are subject to a four-year statute of limitations…

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The Utah Employment Lawyer

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

http://theutahemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/

Nov 30
Tenth Circuit: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Tolls the Statute of Limitations on Claims for Discriminatory Compensation

Tenth Circuit: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Tolls the Statute of Limitations on Claims for Discriminatory Compensation

In Almond v.
Nov 30
Utah Court of Appeals: Former Orem City Treasury Division Manager a Merit Employee Required to Appeal City Decision to Utah Court of Appeal

Utah Court of Appeals: Former Orem City Treasury Division Manager a Merit Employee Required to Appeal City Decision to Utah Court of Appeal

In Kocherhans v.
Nov 23
Utah Court of Appeals: Court "Takes Issue" with Workforce Appeals Board's Use of Unintroduced Computer Records to Overturn ALJ Decision

Utah Court of Appeals: Court "Takes Issue" with Workforce Appeals Board's Use of Unintroduced Computer Records to Overturn ALJ Decision

In Swenson v.

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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…

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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

May 22
Roper v. Shovan – Recent Utah Civil Stalking Injunction Case

Roper v. Shovan – Recent Utah Civil Stalking Injunction Case

The Case Recently the Utah Court of Appeals issued a ruling in an appeal concerning a Utah civil stalking injunction. The case is Roper v. Shovan, 2013 UT App 124. In that case the court addressed whether the district court erred…
May 13
Utah Dating Violence Protection Act

Utah Dating Violence Protection Act

Protective Orders Against Boyfriends and Girlfriends Protective orders in Utah have historically been limited to spouses and cohabitants (people living together) or former spouses and former cohabitants. Courts hand out protective…
May 6
Victim Impact Statements at Sentencing for Utah Conviction

Victim Impact Statements at Sentencing for Utah Conviction

What is a Victim Impact Statement? Under common law, for every crime committed there needed to be a victim. That of course is no longer the case as there are a multitude of “victimless” crimes (e.g., possessing drugs,…

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Utah Criminal Law Blog

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

http://www.utahdefenders.com

May 23
Criminal Simulation in Utah

Criminal Simulation in Utah

Antique Fraud There is a big market for antiques and some items can go for hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars. In the antique business one has to be wary of fakes. Remember the Salamander Papers in the ……
May 17
Staying a Utah Justice Court Sentence When Jail Is Ordered

Staying a Utah Justice Court Sentence When Jail Is Ordered

The Utah Legislature has implemented some rules as a protection against over-zealous (tyrannical) justice court judges, many of whom are “jail happy.” The rules can act to prevent a judge from sending a defendant to…
May 9
Common Enhanceable Utah Crime

Common Enhanceable Utah Crime

What is an Enhanceable Crime? The Utah Legislature has taken it upon itself to give the district attorneys freedom to increase the category of a crime if the defendant has committed the same or similar crime in the past. For ……

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Utah Debtor Protection

Covers filing for bankruptcy in Utah.

http://www.utahdebtorprotection.com/utah-bankruptcy-blog/

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…
Apr 14
Exempt Property in a Utah Bankruptcy

Exempt Property in a Utah Bankruptcy

Property which is exempt from bankruptcy in Utah, meaning all items which are not forfeited to the United States Bankruptcy Trustee, are set forth in the Utah Exemption Act. We receive many phone calls each weeks with questions in this…
Apr 7
Cancelled Debts and Taxable Income

Cancelled Debts and Taxable Income

It is that time of year again, tax time. Taxes are due in just a few days which means many people have either done their taxes already, or filing last minute, or may be procrastinating it all together. Many people … Continue reading…

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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: 4969

Utah Estate Planning

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

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/

May 24
Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

Despite a three-year-old order from Congress, Medicare has yet to begin an experiment to expand hospice services to allow beneficiaries to continue potentially lifesaving treatments to see if it would save money while improving the patients'…
May 23
Watch Out for State Death Taxe

Watch Out for State Death Taxe

Even if death and taxes are the only things certain in life, state legislators say they can never be certain about death taxes. The federal death tax has all but disappeared from the radar screen of most taxpayers. Why? The fiscal…
May 22
Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

If you inherit the IRA of an individual who has a required distribution for the year, you – as the beneficiary – must take any remaining required minimum distribution (RMD). Not all assets are inherited in the same way. Take IRAs, for…

Rank this Week: 115

Utah Family BLAWG

Provides case summaries for Family Law decisions in Utah.

http://utahfamilyblawg.blogspot.com/

Mar 26
Joint Physical Custody Has Two Requirements: 1) More than 30% Overnights and 2) Contribution to the Expenses of the Child in Addition to Paying Child Support.

Joint Physical Custody Has Two Requirements: 1) More than 30% Overnights and 2) Contribution to the Expenses of the Child in Addition to Paying Child Support.

Spall-Goldsmith v. Goldsmith, 2012 UT 302, Utah Court of Appeals, October 25, 2012Parties were divorced and Wife was awarded primary physical custody and the parties were awarded joint-physical custody of the minor child. Wife was…
Mar 26
Separate Property Can Become Marital Property Simply if the Other Spouse’s Contribution of Income to the Marriage

Separate Property Can Become Marital Property Simply if the Other Spouse’s Contribution of Income to the Marriage

Henshaw v. Henshaw, 2012 UT App. 56, Utah Court of Appeals, February 24, 2012Husband and Wife were divorced. Wife was awarded half of the equity in a ranch and adjoining property that Husband inherited and paid for with inherited…
Mar 25
Court Can Base It’s Rulings on Hypotheticals; and Animal Feed is Not Included in Child Support or Alimony

Court Can Base It’s Rulings on Hypotheticals; and Animal Feed is Not Included in Child Support or Alimony

Farnsworth v. Farnsworth, 2012 UT App. 282, Utah Court of Appeals, October 12, 2012Husband and Wife were divorced. Wife was awarded alimony based on a standard of living that would include a hypothetical $140,000 home. The…

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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…

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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: 322

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…

Rank this Week: 2518

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