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1800 Jones Act Lawyer Blog

Covers cases related to the Jones Act and admiralty law. By Ogletree Abbott.

http://1800jonesact.com/blog/

Mar 11
Jones Act Attorneys Win Claim for Life-Altering Injury in Alaska

Jones Act Attorneys Win Claim for Life-Altering Injury in Alaska

You Need a Team of Skilled Jones Act Attorneys When you have the expertise of a team of Jones Act attorneys by your side, you will have the best chances at having a successful maritime claim. Whether your employer is cooperating in your…
Mar 11
Jones Act Attorney Settles Claim for Fall Down Oily Step

Jones Act Attorney Settles Claim for Fall Down Oily Step

Make Employers Cooperate with a Jones Act Attorney A Jones Act attorney will make sure that your maritime accident claim is handled correctly and that your employer does not try to cut corners when it comes to your financial compensation. A…
Mar 11
Jones Act Settlements Lawyer Wins Claim for Unsafe Equipment Injury

Jones Act Settlements Lawyer Wins Claim for Unsafe Equipment Injury

Be Prepared for Jones Act Settlements with a Skilled Lawyer Jones Act settlements lawyers work hard to protect the rights of maritime workers. It is the job of Jones Act settlements lawyers to know the ins and outs of maritime law and to…

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27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel

May 21
Obama Stops Championing Treaty That Gives the Blind Better Access to E-Book

Obama Stops Championing Treaty That Gives the Blind Better Access to E-Book

The President Barack Obama administration went on record four years ago supporting a proposed international treaty to make books more accessible to the blind across the globe. Fast forward to today. As world leaders are readying to congregate…
May 20
Hackers Who Breached Google in 2010 Accessed Company’s Surveillance Database

Hackers Who Breached Google in 2010 Accessed Company’s Surveillance Database

Hackers who breached Google's network in 2010 obtained access to the company's system for tracking surveillance requests from law enforcement, according to a news report.
May 20
Feds Tracked Reporter’s Movements, Personal E-Mail in Criminal Conspiracy Investigation

Feds Tracked Reporter’s Movements, Personal E-Mail in Criminal Conspiracy Investigation

In an effort to unmask a leaker who fed a reporter classified information about North Korea, FBI investigators tracked the journalist's movements in and out of a government building, obtained copies of his phone records and personal e-mails…

Rank this Week: 104

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

Covers knowledge management, internet marketing and library sciences. By Greg Lambert, Lisa Salazar and Toby Brown.

http://www.geeklawblog.com/

May 21
Social Media & The Strange Combination of Empowerment and Helplessness During a Tragedy

Social Media & The Strange Combination of Empowerment and Helplessness During a Tragedy

As I was riding back from Austin, Texas yesterday afternoon, looking out the windows at the remains of the Bastrop fire from two years ago, I got the first news of the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma. It brought back the thoughts of me…
May 21
THE Knowledge System

THE Knowledge System

By Jon Pallbo (Jon.Pallbo@gmail.com) (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsI recently watched a TED talk by Michael Idinopulos, called Mr. Manager, tear down these (digital) walls! It's a great talk and is well…
May 14
Bloomberg, Terminals, Reporting, Intelligence, and Ethic

Bloomberg, Terminals, Reporting, Intelligence, and Ethic

One of the very first things you hear when you attend a Competitive Intelligence (CI) seminar is that CI is the ethical gathering of intelligence. The reason that ethics is stressed so highly when discussion CI, is that if your CI…

Rank this Week: 52

43(B)log

Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

May 21
consumer who knows truth lacks standing for injunctive relief

consumer who knows truth lacks standing for injunctive relief

Mason v. Nature's Innovation, Inc., 2013 WL 1969957 (S.D. Cal.) Mason sued NI based on his purchase of Naturasil skin tag remover, based on representations on the label and website that Naturasil was an exclusive and 100% natural formula that…
May 21
court parses Lanham Act standing on statement by statement basi

court parses Lanham Act standing on statement by statement basi

FieldTurf USA Inc. v. TenCate Thiolon Middle East, 2013 WL 1963918 (N.D. Ga.) While this was mainly a breach of contract action, the court had occasion to resolve various Lanham Act false advertising/trademark and business tort issues. …
May 21
restitution for deception is the same as restitution for the underlying unfair practice

restitution for deception is the same as restitution for the underlying unfair practice

Gutierrez v. Wells Fargo Bank, No. 3:07-cv-05923 (N.D. Cal. May 14, 2013) Previous coverage here (9th Circuit) and here (earlier district court opinion). Plaintiffs challenged Wells Fargo’s “high-to-low” posting…

Rank this Week: 17

AALL Spectrum Blog

A place for law librarians to discuss AALL Spectrum articles and their profession

http://aallspectrum.wordpress.com

Jun 15
AALL Spectrum blog has moved

AALL Spectrum blog has moved

The AALL Spectrum blog has moved to inside AALLNET, http://www.aallnet.org/blogs/spectrum-blog. Within AALLNET it should be more readily found by AALL members yet still viewable my non-members. All the archived content will remain on this…
Jun 6
The Value of Law Librarian

The Value of Law Librarian

Law librarians know the value of law librarians, even when they struggle to articulate that value to others. It pleases us when someone aptly describes what we do; and it satisfies even more when that praise comes from a user. One such…
Jun 5
Monty the Therapy Dog

Monty the Therapy Dog

Commencement ceremonies create a certain emotional state in me. I don’t understand why they do, they just do. So when Julian Aiken emailed me that:

Rank this Week: 336

ABC Family Law Blog

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

http://abcfamilyblog.wordpress.com/

May 21
Five Legal Steps Florida LGBT Parents Should Take

Five Legal Steps Florida LGBT Parents Should Take

The unfortunate truth is that current Florida law is not conducive to recognizing the relationships that develop in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families. However, there are steps that Florida and Tampa Bay LGBT parents can…
May 18
Tampa Prenuptial Agreements: Collaborative-Style

Tampa Prenuptial Agreements: Collaborative-Style

Potential clients come into my Tampa office all the time to learn about prenuptial agreements, how they can protect interests, and how they can provide for a more certain future. For all these clients, I suggest that they utilize the ……
May 14
Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Goes Collaborative

Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Goes Collaborative

On May 10, Collaborative Divorce Attorney Adam B. Cordover spoke to the membership of the Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy on “Collaborative Family Law: Offering a Healthier Alternative to Tampa’s…

Rank this Week: 678

Above the Law

A legal tabloid that provides news and gossip about the profession's colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.

http://abovethelaw.com/

May 21
The Commencement Emblem For the Class of 2013 Is…?

The Commencement Emblem For the Class of 2013 Is…?

It’s commencement season. What will you be bringing to flip off your dean? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Commencement, Graduation, Job Searches, Law Graduates, Law School…
May 21
Non-Sequiturs: 05.21.13

Non-Sequiturs: 05.21.13

* They are livestreaming the misconduct case against Judge Wade McCree. [Detroit Free Press] * GW Law professor John Banzhaf is calling upon the D.C. City Council to bar local broadcasters from using the term “Redskins.” Two…
May 21
Lawyers Like Their Evidence Like They Like Their Dates: Cheap, Quick, and Easy

Lawyers Like Their Evidence Like They Like Their Dates: Cheap, Quick, and Easy

Behold the power of the internet: why hire an expert when a tool like this is available online? Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Dictionaries, English Grammar and Usage, Greg Lastowka,…

Rank this Week: 33

Accident Blog

Covers personal injury, accident prevention, and consumer issues. By the Law Offices of Michael Pines.

http://www.seriousaccidents.com

May 30
Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

A young man has been charged with speeding and reckless driving after killing a local woman in a San Diego pedestrian accident. Lawrence Joseph Farry, 25, is facing misdemeanor charges including gross vehicular manslaughter after speeding…
Mar 4
Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

We recently reported on driving tips for teenage drivers, but senior drivers need just as much advice to stay current and safe on the road, and timing couldn’t be any better since next week is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
Dec 30
“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

New York City motorists may be in for a surprise once Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ordinance to collect “crash tax” becomes in-effect. The “crash tax” also referred to as an “accident tax” collects every time a car accident occurs.…

Rank this Week: 830

Accolades & Achievements

The University of Chicago Law School is proud to recognize noteworthy events in the lives of its alumni through the Accolades & Achievements Blog.

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/alumni/accoladesandachievements

May 20
James Comey, '85, and Lisa Monaco, '97, Final Choices for FBI Director

James Comey, '85, and Lisa Monaco, '97, Final Choices for FBI Director

Original source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142412788732339820457848937131890377... President Barack Obama has narrowed his choice for the next Federal Bureau of Investigation director to…
May 17
Cheryl Stanton '97 Appointed Director of SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce

Cheryl Stanton '97 Appointed Director of SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce

Original source: http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/02/2753668/ny-attorney-will-lead-sc-empl... From TheState.com: Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Thursday a New York attorney experienced in representing…
May 16
Anna Ivey '97 Lists "6 Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master" for Corporate Counsel

Anna Ivey '97 Lists "6 Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master" for Corporate Counsel

Original source: http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202598161336&6_... From Corporate Counsel: Guest blogger Anna Ivey is a former admissions dean at the University of…

Rank this Week: 165

ACSBlog

Covers progressive law and policy issues, with a focus on constitutional issues. From the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy.

http://www.acslaw.org/acsblog

May 21
Sen. Grassley's Misleading Effort to Block D.C. Circuit Court Nomination

Sen. Grassley's Misleading Effort to Block D.C. Circuit Court Nomination

by Jeremy Leaming Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) a champion of obstructing President Obama’s nominations to the federal bench and some to executive branch positions, has focused special attention on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
May 20
Roberts Court to Wade into Debate Over Religion's Place in Public Square

Roberts Court to Wade into Debate Over Religion's Place in Public Square

by Jeremy Leaming For decades Religious Right activists have cultivated a wobbly narrative, championed by pundits like Bill O’Reilly, of a secular America striving to erase Christianity from the public square. These activists, such as…
May 17
Why We Need the National Labor Relations Board

Why We Need the National Labor Relations Board

by Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). Sen. Harkin is the Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. This week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, which I chair, held a hearing on the full…

Rank this Week: 254

Adjunct Law Prof Blog

Focuses on issues of interest to adjunct law professors, including labor law, employment law, employee benefits law and education law issues. By Adjunct Law Professor Mitchell H. Rubinstein.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/

May 21
Morris Nichols recently published an…

Morris Nichols recently published an interesting piece on the enforceability of contracts to extend the time period for the application of a statute of limitations.…
May 21
Supreme Court Takes Government Prayer Case

Supreme Court Takes Government Prayer Case

Thirty years ago in Marsh v. Chambers, 463 U.S. 783 (1983), the Supreme Court held in a divided opinion that opening legislative sessions with prayer did not violate the Establishment Clause. But can the government open such legislative…
May 20
Former Chairman Liebman Supports Senate Action on NLRB Nominee

Former Chairman Liebman Supports Senate Action on NLRB Nominee

Former NLRB Chairman Liebman recently wrote an opt ed piece calling for the Senate to take action on the 5 nominees to the NLRB. That article can be found here. Chairman Liebman states in part: Mitchell H. Rubinstein

Rank this Week: 74

Administrative Law Prof Blog

Edited by Edward M. McClure and Professors Kamina Pinder, Lisa Tripp, Kari Mercer Dalton and Malik Edwards.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adminlaw/

Jan 9
The future of regulatory drafting?

The future of regulatory drafting?

See Robert McMillan, "How GitHub Helps You Hack the Government", Wired Magazine, 01.09.13, 6:30 AM at http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/01/hack-the-government/. Is this the leading edge of change in how regulations are…
Oct 29
Good class discussion

Good class discussion

Cary Coglianese has posted an interesting discussion on RegBlog, "When is a Federal Agency not a Federal Agency?". Opening paragraphs: As the size and scope of government has expanded over the last century, so too has the web of…
Oct 22
Types of regulatory strategies, and does the third type work?

Types of regulatory strategies, and does the third type work?

RegBlog summarizes a new paper by Anil Doshi (Harvard Business School), Glen Dowell (Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management), and Michael W. Toffel (Harvard Business School), "How Firms Respond to Mandatory Information Disclosure". The…

Rank this Week: 95

Covers news, developments, appellate court decisions and supreme court case law addressing issues of arbitration, mediation, and other means of nonjudicial conflict resolution and settlement. By Wolfgang Demino.

http://texas-arbitration-case-law.blogspot.com/

Mar 19
Trial court order compelling arbitration not immediately appealable

Trial court order compelling arbitration not immediately appealable

Can an order compelling arbitration signed by a trial judge be challenged in an immediate appeal so as to avoid the need to arbitrate? Generally no. Arbitration is favored. An order denying arbitration is a different matter. Texas…
Mar 15
When should a motion to compel arbitration be granted, when not?

When should a motion to compel arbitration be granted, when not?

General principles of determining arbitrability as articulated by the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals in a recent appellate opinion. STANDARD OF REVIEW AND APPLICABLE LAW "We review a trial court's denial on a motion to compel arbitration…
Mar 11
Undue delay renders mandamus relief unavailable

Undue delay renders mandamus relief unavailable

Due diligence is required in seeking mandamus relief. That alone will not guarantee success, of course; but if you wait too long before deciding to complain about the trial court judge in the court of appeals, you may as well forget it. PER…

Rank this Week: 782

ADR Prof Blog

By Professors Andrea Schneider, Nancy Welsh, Michael Moffitt and Sarah Rudolph Cole.

http://www.indisputably.org

May 21
Call for Papers – Psychology and Lawyering: Coalescing the Field

Call for Papers – Psychology and Lawyering: Coalescing the Field

From Jean Sternlight via the list serv. The conference is planned for Friday February 21 and Saturday Feb. 22, 2014. ————————- In recent years both academics and practitioners have…
May 17
Schwab removes class action waiver from customer agreement

Schwab removes class action waiver from customer agreement

Responding to substantial pressure from regulators and the investing public, the brokerage firm Charles Schwab reversed itself and eliminated the class action waiver clause from its pre-dispute arbitration clause in its customer account…
May 12
Was OJ Simpson’s Lawyer Ineffective?

Was OJ Simpson’s Lawyer Ineffective?

OJ Simpson will be back in court this week in Las Vegas bringing an appeal from his 2008 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction in 2008. He has apparently filed, through his new lawyer, a 94-page petition for a new trial—which…

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ADR Times

Covers alternative dispute resolution issues.

http://www.adrtimes.com/

May 15
Reasons Why Mediation Could Fail

Reasons Why Mediation Could Fail

There is no magic formula to guarantee that mediation will successfully resolve a workplace conflict. Anna Shields, director at Consensio, sets out some realistic expectations for mediation users and sponsors by highlighting the common…
May 15
Oregon's Foreclosure Mediation Law

Oregon's Foreclosure Mediation Law

Big changes are taking place suggesting that large national loan servicers could exploit an exemption in the foreclosure mediation law Oregon lawmakers are currently debating intended for local banks and credit unions: “This…
May 14
Why Mediation Works to Resolve Franchise Dispute

Why Mediation Works to Resolve Franchise Dispute

Mediation is frequently used in resolving disputes: “Mediation to resolve franchise disputes has been a core component of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its introduction, and yet it still draws criticism from time to time among…

Rank this Week: 787

Adventures with Toto...

Ramblings about life, love, and law school...in that order.

http://rubyredslipper.blogspot.com/

May 15
Minor Repairs and Miss America...

Minor Repairs and Miss America...

Today a 50-ish year-old man showed up at my door. “Hi,” he said, “I’m Bob the repairman from your property management company, and I’m here to make minor repairs.” “Oh,” I replied, “Everything’s fine. There’s…
May 12
Bravery...(ha!)

Bravery...(ha!)

I brought Augie home on 03/02/13. Tonight, I gave her a freedom that I didn't allow Martha until five years after we'd been together. I opened the door and told her to go outside without a leash. She went outside, did her business, and…
May 8
Happiness...

Happiness...

This morning when I woke up, the first thing I did was hop into the shower. Then, because it was too hot for coffee, I drank iced orange soda on the porch. Summer has officially arrived in Texas!

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Afro-IP

Covers African intellectual property news and views.

http://afro-ip.blogspot.com/

May 20
RSA: Appeal decision on the Swartkops v Cerebos passing off matter

RSA: Appeal decision on the Swartkops v Cerebos passing off matter

Jeremy Speres has pointed out that the appeal decision on the matter between Swartkops and Cerebos was handed down on 10 May 2013. Swartkops unsuccessfully sued Cerebos for passing off claiming that the get up of Cerebos' Buffalo braai salt…
May 19
A review of African official IP websites: no.45: South Africa

A review of African official IP websites: no.45: South Africa

Today, we find ourselves in South Africa (SA) in search of any development since our visit back in April 2012. This Leo is pleased to report that SA's intellectual property (IP) office, CIPC, still lives online albeit experiencing…
May 16
Observations of a Patent Lawyer in Kenya 5: Frustrating Law

Observations of a Patent Lawyer in Kenya 5: Frustrating Law

When an inventor comes to CIPIT seeking patent help, there is one part of the conversation that I always dread: section 55.Sisyphus, Titian, 1549Section 55 of the Industrial Property Act (i.e., the Kenyan patent law) deals with enforcement of…

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Ahead of the Fame

Covers civil rights, privacy, employee rights, consumer fraud, class actions, and products liability. By Rabeh M. A. Soofi.

http://lalawblog.net/

May 21
Tea Party Files Class Action Against IRS Asserting Discrimination

Tea Party Files Class Action Against IRS Asserting Discrimination

A California Tea Party group, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, has sued the IRS yesterday, in connection with the recently revealed news that the federal government was scrutinizing them disparately because of their political affiliations.…
May 14
JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

The California Attorney General’s office has sued JP Morgan Chase Bank for abusive debt collection practices. Apparently, over the last few years, Chase flooded California courts with unpaid credit-card lawsuits by using illegal…
May 14
Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

Skechers is going to be paying $40 million to settle a huge class action over its “toning” shoes, which advertised that the shoes would help people lose weight and tone leg/calf muscles. More than 520,000 claims could…

Rank this Week: 675

AHI: United States

Covers affordable housing and sustainable housing ecosystems. By David Smith.

http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us

Nov 23
Conformity’s grandfather

Conformity’s grandfather

By:David A. Smith
Nov 21
No business for amateur philanthropists: Part 3, abuse

No business for amateur philanthropists: Part 3, abuse

[Continued from yesterday's Part 2 and the preceding
Nov 20
No business for amateur philanthropists: Part 2, fraud

No business for amateur philanthropists: Part 2, fraud

[Continued from yesterday''s Part 1.]

Rank this Week: 889

Aimee's Law

Covers news and developments about rabies medical exemptions for sick and senior pets.

http://aimees-law.blogspot.com/

May 17
Itchy Skin Tops Reasons for Veterinary Care

Itchy Skin Tops Reasons for Veterinary Care

Dr. Will Falconer, well-known homeopathic veterinarian, tells us why Itchy Skin Wins Big, A Mystery to Vets after a pet insurance company reports the top 10 reasons for our companion animals' vet visits. VPI’s policyholders spent over…
May 16
Dr. Patricia Jordan Launches Pet Wellness Website

Dr. Patricia Jordan Launches Pet Wellness Website

Holistic veterinarian and author of "Vaccinosis: Mark of the Beast," Patricia Jordan DVM, has recently launched a new website which is sure to become a prized resource for pet owners interested in avoiding or remedying adverse reactions to…
May 10
ACTION ALERT: CA Pet Owners Tell Your Representatives to OPPOSE AB272

ACTION ALERT: CA Pet Owners Tell Your Representatives to OPPOSE AB272

According to The Rabies Challenge Fund, CALIFORNIA AB 272 to lower mandated rabies vaccination in dogs from four to three months was assigned to Senate Health Committee. It's hard to say why this California law to vaccinate puppies…

Rank this Week: 510

Alabama Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Alabama, along with debt management and budgeting help. By Richard L. Collins.

http://www.alabamabankruptcyblog.com/

Apr 9
How to Keep Your Stuff in Bankruptcy

How to Keep Your Stuff in Bankruptcy

Many of the clients I meet with believe that if they file bankruptcy, they will lose all their stuff, i.e. cars, house, etc. About the same number of clients believe that if they file bankruptcy they can keep the stuff...
Feb 1
Does Bankruptcy in Alabama Stop Collections Harassment from Debt Collectors?

Does Bankruptcy in Alabama Stop Collections Harassment from Debt Collectors?

Yes. All collection attempts by creditors are to stop as soon as your bankruptcy is filed. When your bankruptcy is filed the "automatic stay" goes into place. This prohibits debt collectors from making any effort to collect any debt…
Feb 1
Bankruptcy in Alabama

Bankruptcy in Alabama

Bankruptcy is Federal Law, so it should be the same in every state, right? Not quite. Unfortunately for individuals in Alabama the Bankruptcy Code allows individual states to opt out of the Federal Law in one key area; that is...

Rank this Week: 577

Alabama Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Eversole Law LLC.

http://www.alabamabankruptcylawyer-blog.com/

May 12
Alabama Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers Discuss Rebuilding Credit

Alabama Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers Discuss Rebuilding Credit

It's a myth that a bankruptcy is going to permanently decimate your credit score. The truth is, it will take some time, planning and effort to rebuild it, but our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers know the process is not likely to hinder you…
May 6
Birmingham Bankruptcy Help: Depression Drives Debt, Studies Suggest

Birmingham Bankruptcy Help: Depression Drives Debt, Studies Suggest

Our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers know it makes sense that someone deeply in debt would find themselves distraught and perhaps even greatly depressed about the situation. However, new research suggests that depression may actual fuel debt.…
Apr 25
Birmingham Bankruptcy Options for Families of Special Needs Children

Birmingham Bankruptcy Options for Families of Special Needs Children

Our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers see the sacrifices, patience and dedication of parents with special needs children. We know there are a few angels in the midst who make it possible. But we know they are not all miracle workers. When it…

Rank this Week: 827

Alabama Consumer Law Blog

Covers all aspects of consumer law, including, arbitration, credit card fraud, credit report errors, foreclosure, and identity theft. By Watts & Herring, LLC

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/

May 18
In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

It depends on what type of case we are discussing -- let's look at several types as it can be confusing when someone says "Plaintiff" or "Defendant" and you don't know the context of the case. Collection Lawsuit When a collector sues you,…
Apr 4
Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

This is a remarkable story from the Tennessean, written by Walter F. Roche, Jr. about contaminated shots given to patients and then the hospital, which gave the shots, is collecting tens of thousands of dollars in fees to treat the problems…
Mar 6
Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

Encore Group which includes Midland Funding has announced that it will buy fellow debt buyer Asset Acceptance. Here is part of the announcement: Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG) and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:AACC) today…

Rank this Week: 667

All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/

May 21
principal residence exemption and excess land

principal residence exemption and excess land

Did you know there is a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?
May 17
The May Long Weekend

The May Long Weekend

So it’s officially here - the first long weekend of the season; the start of the cottage season. What does this mean? It’s the right time to start thinking about some of the considerations related to dealing with the family…
May 16
Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question

Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question

Have you ever asked your parent how their doctors’ appointment went and didn’t get a very thorough answer?

Rank this Week: 357

Althouse

Covers the law and news. From University of Wisconsin Law Professor Ann Althouse.

http://althouse.blogspot.com/

May 21
"Why not raise the rim, to restore basketball to its proper form?"

"Why not raise the rim, to restore basketball to its proper form?"

"I am a purist at heart for this game, and it galls me to see the players today lack the proper fundamentals in passing, cutting, shooting, setting screens and, above all, proper spacing." But consider this: One of the unique aspects of the…
May 21
The Althouse Amazon portal: provides warmth and reduces drag for faster shopping.

The Althouse Amazon portal: provides warmth and reduces drag for faster shopping.

By using the Althouse portal, you can buy things you want and – while paying nothing extra – make a contribution to this blog. We notice. We appreciate it. And even if somehow you forget to invoke your 5th amendment privileges we…
May 21
"Woman Finds Dog Lost During Tornado While Being Interviewed."

"Woman Finds Dog Lost During Tornado While Being Interviewed."

Rank this Week: 81

American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/blog/

May 20
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

The new film The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enduring 1925 novel, provides an opportunity to ponder estate planning lessons through the author’s own life story. In his 1926 short story The Rich Boy, Fitzgerald…
May 17
Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a premier membership organization providing legal education and business support for attorneys nationwide, celebrates 20 years of revolutionizing the practice of law. The Academy’s…
May 15
Heir of Last Resort

Heir of Last Resort

If a client dies without leaving a Will or Trust or other instructions regarding their assets, the assets pass via intestacy. Intestacy, essentially, is the default Will for each person dying a resident of that particular state. Every state…

Rank this Week: 557

American Civil Liberties Union…

American Civil Liberties Union Blog

Covers civil rights and constitutional law. From the ACLU.

http://blog.aclu.org/blog

May 21
Justice Department's Overreaching on Leaks Threatens Freedom of the Pre

Justice Department's Overreaching on Leaks Threatens Freedom of the Pre

A week after the Department of Justice notified the Associated Press that it had secretly seized records for more than 20 phone lines in a leak investigation, The Washington Post uncovered an overlooked search warrant in another leak case…
May 21
Two Big Wins for Civil Liberties in Monday's Immigration Markup

Two Big Wins for Civil Liberties in Monday's Immigration Markup

In yesterday's flurry of activity in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the comprehensive immigration reform bill, there were two big wins for civil liberties: Blumenthal 2, an amendment that limits solitary confinement in immigration…
May 20
Prestigious Law Firms Join Fight for Guestworkers' Rights in Major Human Trafficking Case

Prestigious Law Firms Join Fight for Guestworkers' Rights in Major Human Trafficking Case

Eighty-three Indian guestworkers who fell victim to a massive human trafficking scheme filed suit today against Signal International, LLC. The lawsuits allege that the defendants trafficked over 500 Indian guestworkers after Hurricane Katrina…

Rank this Week: 43

An Associate's Mind

Covers how associates should approach the practice of law. By Keith Lee.

http://associatesmind.com

May 20
Good TED Talks On The Law?

Good TED Talks On The Law?

Over on r/law, a user asked, “Are there any good TED Talks on the law/legal issues? For those unaware of TED: TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a global set of conferences owned by the private non-profit Sapling…
May 18
When the Cloud Fail

When the Cloud Fail

A buddy of mine, who does IT for a large company, recently shared an email he received from Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Amazon EC2 is a web service that provides compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed…
May 16
Are You A Worker Bee or Renegade Killer Bee?

Are You A Worker Bee or Renegade Killer Bee?

Over at the Philly Law Blog, Jordan Rushie has a post up on the hustle required to make it as a new lawyer: Monday: Confer with FNA Board to discuss PTSSD grant, which involves a significant amount of money coming into the neighborhood…

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Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts in Nevada.

http://www.wealth-counselors.com/blog/

May 15
Are Premarital Agreements in Poor Taste?

Are Premarital Agreements in Poor Taste?

Estate planning involves confronting some sensitive matters. For many people considering marriage, one such issue is the decision to ask your spouse-to-be to enter into a premarital agreement. Those who are entering into a first…
May 15
Free Reports: Wills, Trusts, Legacy Planning and More

Free Reports: Wills, Trusts, Legacy Planning and More

On the Internet there are marketers that sell generic estate planning documents like wills and trusts. Statistics tell us that most people don’t have a comprehensive estate plan in place. Some of these people finally decide to put the…
May 2
Wealthy New York Developer Died Intestate

Wealthy New York Developer Died Intestate

When you die without a will you are said to have died intestate. Under these circumstances the probate court must sort things out utilizing the laws of the state of Nevada. If you are married and you have no children your spouse would inherit…

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Andrew D. Stine Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and defenses.

http://www.andrewdstine.com/home/blog.aspx

May 20
Florida Animal Law Keeping Exotic Animals As Pet

Florida Animal Law Keeping Exotic Animals As Pet

WEST PALM BEACH — A tearful Steven Sipek, better known as “Tarzan,” acknowledged Friday that it is unlikely he will ever again be allowed to live with his beloved big cats after admitting he violated state wildlife laws by…
May 17
How Lawyer and Attorney Terms are Used

How Lawyer and Attorney Terms are Used

Rarely you will find a profession with so many title variations as lawyer. The titles Attorney, Lawyer, Barrister and Esquire are frequently used, sometimes interchangeably, in the field of law. So what are the differences in titles?A lawyer…
May 15
DUI Arrests and The National Transportation Safety Board’s Recommendation To Lower BAC Level

DUI Arrests and The National Transportation Safety Board’s Recommendation To Lower BAC Level

WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board voted to recommend to states that they lower the blood-alcohol content that constitutes drunken driving.Currently, all 50 states have set a BAC level of .08, reflecting the…

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Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers small business, criminal, IP, and estate planning issues.

http://www.andrewflusche.com

May 16
Driving on Suspended Secret: There may be Problems with the Prior Offense

Driving on Suspended Secret: There may be Problems with the Prior Offense

If you’re charged with driving on suspended second or subsequent offense one of the most important jobs we have is to look into all the prior offenses that the Commonwealth claims you have. The driving record from DMV just shows the…
May 15
Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Operating a Motor Vehicle

Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Operating a Motor Vehicle

To be guilty of the regular version of driving on suspended in Virginia, the Commonwealth has to prove that you are driving what the law calls a “motor vehicle.” Now this is not just a car. A motor vehicle does have a broader…
May 14
Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Legally Suspended

Driving on Suspended Secret: You Must be Legally Suspended

In order for the Commonwealth to prove that you are guilty of driving on a suspended license, one element they must prove is that you were actually suspended at the time of the driving. Note that this ties in to our other piece of the puzzle…

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Animal Blawg

Covers animal law, ethics and policy. By Professor David N. Cassuto, Professor Luis E. Chiesa and law student Suzanne McMillan.

http://animalblawg.wordpress.com

May 19
The tragedy of happy meat

The tragedy of happy meat

Kathleen Stachowski Other Nations If you’re familiar with the Onion, you know it’s the print and online precursor to Jon Stewart’s Daily Show. Fake news, heavy on satire. That’s not to say that people,…
May 13
Hey Chicago–animal suffering lies behind that scenic splendor

Hey Chicago–animal suffering lies behind that scenic splendor

Kathleen Stachowski Other Nations Dear Chicago: We need to talk. You can trust me–I’m practically a native daughter. Heck, from my hometown in Indiana, we can look across Lake Michigan and see your skyline (well, on a clear…
May 2
The wolverine: one gnarly dude…who needs our help

The wolverine: one gnarly dude…who needs our help

Kathleen Stachowski Other Nations Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the stinkiest, snarliest, gnarliest, wildest of them all? Why, Gulo gulo–the amazing wolverine–of course! And the gnarly little…

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Animal Rights: The Abolitionist…

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach

Covers animal law and animal rights. By Gary L. Francione.

http://www.abolitionistapproach.com

May 8
No, They Don’t “Dig” Cage-Free Egg

No, They Don’t “Dig” Cage-Free Egg

In addition to the connection between sexism and speciesism illustrated here: The birds do not dig being in a cage-free facility, which is like being in one large cage. They don’t dig the fact that they are bought from hatcheries that…
Mar 30
A Brief Note on “Ag Gag” Law

A Brief Note on “Ag Gag” Law

I think that the “Ag Gag” laws are not a good idea for a number of reasons related generally to the suppression and chilling of speech. But to listen to the large animal groups, one would think that the “Ag Gag” laws…
Mar 30
Robert Jensen and Species Equality

Robert Jensen and Species Equality

According to Professor Robert Jensen, an otherwise progressive thinker: “[N]o one really believes the quip, “A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy,” suggesting the equality of all life (or, at least, all mammalian life). To test…

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Antitrust & Competition Policy…

Antitrust & Competition Policy Blog

Edited by Professors D. Daniel Sokol and Shubha Ghosh.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/antitrustprof_blog/

May 21
Buyer Power in Conglomerate Acquisition

Buyer Power in Conglomerate Acquisition

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Daniel Greene, Georgia State University - Department of Finance, Omesh Kini, Georgia State University and Jaideep Shenoy, Tulane University - Department of Finance discuss Buyer Power in Conglomerate Acquisitions.…
May 21
When the State Harms Competition ― The Role for Competition Law

When the State Harms Competition ― The Role for Competition Law

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol Eleanor M. Fox, New York University School of Law and Deborah Healey, University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Faculty of Law offer an interesting new work When the State Harms Competition ― The Role...
May 21
7th International IMEDIPA Conference on Competition Law and Policy

7th International IMEDIPA Conference on Competition Law and Policy

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol 7th International IMEDIPA Conference on Competition Law and Policy Friday, June 7, 2013 at 9:00 AM - Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM (EEST) Athens, Greece IMEDIPA invites you to its 7th International Conference...

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Appellate Law & Practice

Covers appellate law and advocacy.

http://appellate.typepad.com/appellate/

Dec 10
Giving it up.

Giving it up.

I am going to be discontinuing my participation in this blog in the next week or so. If you want someone to blame, blame 1) non-lawyers; 2) furries; and 3) the victims rights/tort reform industry.
Dec 8
CA1: large law firm loses case on behalf of client

CA1: large law firm loses case on behalf of client

US Securities & Exch v. Tambone, No. 07-1384. This is a close case. On the one hand, the government is bringing an enforcement action regarding misleading prospectuses to sell mutual funds. On the other hand, the defendants are represented…
Dec 8
CA1: It’s official. Everything is mail fraud.

CA1: It’s official. Everything is mail fraud.

US v. Hebshie, 07-2339 (12/4/08). This is a federal arson case. As you know, the framers of the constitution really envisioned the federal government prosecuting insurance fraud (or, as they say, “mail fraud”). The first says that pretty…

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Arbitration Matters

Covers recent developments in labor arbitration. By John H. Curley.

http://arbitrationmatters.blogspot.com/

May 19
Termination of Union business agent for misuse of confidential information upheld

Termination of Union business agent for misuse of confidential information upheld

Grievant was employed by the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, the Union representing state employees, as a business agent. She was also a member of OPEIU Local 12, the Union representing the MAPE staff. OPEIU and MAPE were…
May 12
NLRB Defers to Arbitrator's award despite limited remedy

NLRB Defers to Arbitrator's award despite limited remedy

NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon has announced his intent to ask the Board to revise its standards for deferring to arbitrators' awards in cases alleging unlawful discrimination because of an employee's union or other protected…
May 5
Mayor improperly interfered with discipline of Fire Captain

Mayor improperly interfered with discipline of Fire Captain

Arbitrator Mark Lurie has issued a decision sustaining a grievance filed by a Fire Captain over his demotion to firefighter. Miami-Dade Fire Captain Brian Beckmann authored a Facebook post concerning the Trayvon Martin case. The post was…

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Arizona Criminal Law & Sex Crimes…

Arizona Criminal Law & Sex Crimes Post

Covers crimes and criminal defense. By Vladimir Gagic.

http://www.azcriminallawsexcrimes.com/

May 17
Multi-millionaire Fred Knadler's Attorney is... a Public Defender?

Multi-millionaire Fred Knadler's Attorney is... a Public Defender?

Fred Knadler is in jail for what police claim is soliciting hitmen to kill his wife and an employee. He is the multimillionare founder of Arizona Shower Door Company. So if he has so much money, why has the Court appointed him a public…
May 14
World example encouraging NHTSA to consider lowering DUI from .08 to .05 BAC to save lives. So why wouldn't that same logic apply to guns?

World example encouraging NHTSA to consider lowering DUI from .08 to .05 BAC to save lives. So why wouldn't that same logic apply to guns?

The National Highway Transportation Administration may recommend that states lower the legal limit for a DUI charge from the current level of .08 to almost half of that to .05. A few years ago, the legal limit for a DUI used to be .10 and…
May 10
David L. Phillips and Serb Bashing Propaganda

David L. Phillips and Serb Bashing Propaganda

The New York Times today had an commentary entitled "How to Heal Balkan Wounds for Good" by David L. Phillips, who claims to be a human rights activists. While most of the article is typical neoliberal nonsense, including the standard casual…

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Arizona Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Arizona Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, medical devices defects, and defective drugs. By Patton Law Practice.

http://www.arizonamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

May 15
Exercise Decreases Breast Cancer Risk (5.15.13)

Exercise Decreases Breast Cancer Risk (5.15.13)

Researchers have found that exercise increases estrogen that is beneficial and that this in turn may lower your risk of breast cancer. One more reason to exercise. Exercise Ups 'Good' Estrogen, Cuts Breast Cancer Odd
May 14
Dialysis Infections Drop Over 30% When Following CDC Guidelines (5.14.13)

Dialysis Infections Drop Over 30% When Following CDC Guidelines (5.14.13)

CDC data indicate that facilities utilizing their Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Prevention protocol can achieve a 32% reduction in bloodstream infections. Following CDC Protocols Cuts Dialysis Bloodstream Infections in Half
May 8
Medicare Releases Previously Unpublished Hospital Charges (5.8.13)

Medicare Releases Previously Unpublished Hospital Charges (5.8.13)

Medicare has published 100 of the most common hospital charges. Soon they will also provide physician charges as well. Medicare Provider Charge Data

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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…

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Asian Law Blog

Updates on Korean, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian and The Philippines law. By Sean Hayes.

http://www.theasianlawblog.com/

May 15
Steps to Protecting Your Brand, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property in Korea

Steps to Protecting Your Brand, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property in Korea

I just participated as a panelist for the United States Commercial Service Trade Winds-Asia Seminar for U.S. companies considering investing and/or exporting to Korea, China, the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan. The Seminar brought together…
May 9
Corporate Governance of Korea Reported as One of the Worst

Corporate Governance of Korea Reported as One of the Worst

What is the cause of the Korean discount? An economist article hits the nail right on the head. So what is the source of the “Korea discount”, which means that the KOSPI has a forward price-to-earnings ratio of under ten, below…
May 7
Court of Korea May Allow Annulment of Marriage

Court of Korea May Allow Annulment of Marriage

Annulments have been nearly impossible to obtain in Korea when parties have voluntarily married and the marriage was properly registered. However,courts have been, recently, willing to entertain colorful arguments in some cases.…

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Associate Marketing Mentor

Helping associates become rainmakers, partners and entrepreneurs. By Larry Bodine and Michael A. Cummings.

http://pm.typepad.com/associatemarketing/

Apr 30
New Location for this Blog

New Location for this Blog

This Blog is continued at the LawMarketing Blog, at http://blog.larrybodine.com.
Jul 8
Associates Contribute to Client Development

Associates Contribute to Client Development

There's a good article on page 26 of the July ABA Journal about how associates can contribute to client development. "They are the secret weapon--they unlock the market for you," said Rick Davis, the chief marketing officer for 150-lawyer
May 9
Why Marketing and Selling Are Now Essential Legal Skill

Why Marketing and Selling Are Now Essential Legal Skill

By Michael G. Cummings of SAGE PDI, Inc. in St. Charles, IL. He can be reached at 630-572-4798 and mcummings@sageprofessional.com. Mike is the co-Author: Best Practices In Building Your Professional Network for Attorneys,…

Rank this Week: 586

At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

Features news and commentary on the practice of law before the California Supreme Court. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://www.atthelectern.com/

May 21
Recent article discusses the justices’ differing approaches to statutory interpretation and the importance of consensus in high-profile case

Recent article discusses the justices’ differing approaches to statutory interpretation and the importance of consensus in high-profile case

In a recent article in the Daily Journal [subscription required], reporter Emily Green wrote that the California Supreme Court has displayed a remarkable degree of unanimity. This unanimity has also been noted by other court watchers,…
May 17
Summary of May 15, 2013 conference report for civil case

Summary of May 15, 2013 conference report for civil case

The following is our summary of the Supreme Court’s actions on petitions for review in civil cases from the Court’s conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The summary includes those civil cases in which (1) review has been…
May 15
Supreme Court staff changes . . . and central staff description

Supreme Court staff changes . . . and central staff description

The Supreme Court today announced that its Capital Central Staff will have a new director next month — Steven Rosenberg, who has been a senior attorney on the staff since 2006 – and that the current director…

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ataxingmatter

Tax law and economics by Linda Beale

http://ataxingmatter.blogs.com/tax/

May 21
The IRS tale--Times letter writers seem to get it (or at least, most of them anyway)

The IRS tale--Times letter writers seem to get it (or at least, most of them anyway)

As I've noted in several posts on A Taxing Matter (see links, below), the media and right-wing "hearing" frenzy continues over the purported IRS "scandal" from "targeting" conservative groups for extra scrutiny…
May 20
How Apple avoids US taxes with shell game

How Apple avoids US taxes with shell game

Tomorrow's Congressional hearing on the ability of major multinationals to shift profits offshore to avoid US tax (and everywhere-else tax) may finally get the attention of the American public onto a tax issue worth thinking about. As today's…
May 20
Useful information on 501(c)(4)s and 527s and the IRS's scrutiny dilemma

Useful information on 501(c)(4)s and 527s and the IRS's scrutiny dilemma

A fellow tax professor at Loyola University, Ellen Aprill, has put together a useful powerpoint on the way political activity comes into play in deciding whether an organization is eligible for 501(c)(4) status or should instead be treated as…

Rank this Week: 245

Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy, debt, and debt analysis. By DebtStoppers USA.

http://www.atlantabankruptcyattorneyblog.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…

Rank this Week: 773

Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers family law issues such as Alimony, Annulment, Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Case updates. Published By Atlanta, Georgia law firm, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP.

http://www.atlantadivorceattorneyblog.com/

May 20
Name Change After Georgia Divorce

Name Change After Georgia Divorce

In a Georgia divorce action, “a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name.” OCGA §19-5-16. Once the divorce is granted, “the judgment or decree shall specify and restore to the party…
May 17
Duration of Child Support in Georgia

Duration of Child Support in Georgia

Family law attorneys deal with child support issues every day. A common question asked is: How long do I have to pay child support? Fortunately, Georgia law makes this clear. Specifically, the law says “[t]he duty to provide support…
May 13
Georgia Annulment

Georgia Annulment

A person has two options to end a marriage in Georgia – annulment or divorce. An annulment is much harder to come by and may only be granted in the case of a marriage declared void by law. OCGA §19-4-1. In Georgia,…

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