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Cosgrove Law Securities and Investment Blog

News and commentary on the latest securities and investment developments.

http://securitiesandinvestmentblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Narrow Grounds for Vacating an Arbitration Award in Sutter v. Oxford Health Plan

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Narrow Grounds for Vacating an Arbitration Award in Sutter v. Oxford Health Plan

In today’s world, parties are often encouraged to settle legal disputes through means of alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration. However, in order to prevent the losing party to an arbitration dispute from essentially…
Jun 14
In The News: Swaps and Naked Short

In The News: Swaps and Naked Short

A flurry of recent events suggest that many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act are finally being implemented by rule or coming of age. The June 11, 2013 edition of the Wall Street Journal lays out some perfect examples of the regulatory…
Jun 10
Hey Brokers--Think Before You Sign the State Consent Order

Hey Brokers--Think Before You Sign the State Consent Order

A state regulator has threatened to bring an enforcement action against you for unsuitability relative to the sale of an annuity and barely exceeding the expected churn ratio in an elderly client's brokerage account. Your sister's younger…

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Media Law Prof Blog

By Louisiana State University Law Professor Christine A. Corcos.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/media_law_prof_blog/

Jun 18
A First For Fleet Street

A First For Fleet Street

Amol Rajan is the first non-Caucasian to head a major UK newspaper, the Independent, and he's only 30. More here from the Guardian.
Jun 18
SCOTUS Adopts New Regulation Intended To Ban Demonstrations On Plaza

SCOTUS Adopts New Regulation Intended To Ban Demonstrations On Plaza

Following a lower federal court's ruling that a federal statute banning the wearing and display of signs on the Supreme Court plaza was unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has promulgated a new regulation that prohibits individuals from…
Jun 17
Paramount's Partial Win In "La Dolce Vita" Suit

Paramount's Partial Win In "La Dolce Vita" Suit

After a drawn-out battle, Paramount Pictures has won a partial victory in a copyright suit against International Media over the ownership of the iconic film La Dolce Vita. Paramount had asserted ownership and copyright infringement against…

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43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

Silber v. Barbara's Bakery, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2948154 (E.D.N.Y.) Plaintiffs in this putative consumer class action unsuccessfully sought a preliminary injunction against the allegedly false advertising of certain Puffins…
Jun 17
back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

H/T Marty Schwimmer: CGS Indus., Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co., No. 11-2647-cv (2d Cir. June 11, 2013) Charter appealed from a judgment that it breached its duties to defend and indemnify to its insured, CGS, under its…
Jun 15
NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

Nice long story, including quotes from my colleague David Vladeck, now returned to Georgetown.

Rank this Week: 38

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer…

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal laws and cases on DUI, theft and drug cases. By Kann Law Office.

http://www.losangelescountycriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Two Men Accused of Auto Burglaries in Valencia

Two Men Accused of Auto Burglaries in Valencia

Two men are in custody and have been accused of carrying out a string of automobile burglaries in the Bridgeport area of Valencia. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies responded to a report from a resident of suspicious activity in the…
Jun 11
Castaic Man Charged with Assaulting a Referee

Castaic Man Charged with Assaulting a Referee

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has filed one count of battery on a sports official against a coach who allegedly struck a 17-year-old referee during a flag football game in Valencia. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's…
Jun 4
LAPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Child Molestation Charge

LAPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Child Molestation Charge

A 28-year-old Castaic man, who is also an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), has pleaded not guilty to charges that he committed lewd acts with two children. Two girls under 10 years of age had reported that the LAPD…

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Federalist Society SCOTUScast

Provides expert commentary on U.S. Supreme Court cases as they are argued and issued. By the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies.

http://fedsoc.server326.com/audio/SCOTUScast/SCOTUScast.xml

Jun 18
Peugh v. United States - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Peugh v. United States - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On June 19, 2013, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Peugh v. United States. The question in this case was whether a court violates the Constitution’s prohibition on “Ex Post Facto” laws by using the…
Jun 13
Metrish v. Lancaster - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Metrish v. Lancaster - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On May 20, 2013 the Supreme Court announced its decision in Metrish v. Lancaster. The question in this case was whether a petitioner was entitled to federal habeas relief when, in his retrial for murder, Michigan courts relied on…
Jun 11
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

| On May 20, 2013, the Supreme Court announced its decision in PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The case considered whether, in determining the “creditability” of a foreign tax--meaning…

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Illinois Bicycle Law

Covers Illinois cycling laws and news. By Michael Keating.

http://www.illinoisbicyclelaw.com/

Jun 18
Claim Settled for Road Bicyclist Originally "Lowballed" by Insurance Company

Claim Settled for Road Bicyclist Originally "Lowballed" by Insurance Company

The Chicago Bike Flag from the IL Bicycle LawyersAs in any field where there are negotiations, trial attorneys use the term "low ball" offer to describe offers to settle legitimate claims for relatively small amounts. Over the years, this…
Jun 17
Lawsuit Settled for Oswego Bicyclist Hit By Mother Distracted By Misbehaving Child

Lawsuit Settled for Oswego Bicyclist Hit By Mother Distracted By Misbehaving Child

Keating Law Offices has successfully obtained a $20,000.00 settlement for an Oswego bicyclist injured in a bicycle vs. motor vehicle collision. The bicyclist was riding southwest bound on East Washington Street through its intersection with…
Jun 12
Bike Trails = Business = $$$$. Advocacy Group Aims to "Make Trails Count" In Illinoi

Bike Trails = Business = $$$$. Advocacy Group Aims to "Make Trails Count" In Illinoi

The authors of a recent study entitled "Making Trails Count in Illinois" suggest that Illinois is failing to adequately develop and promote its bike trails and these failures are hurting local businesses. The 2012 study was spearheaded by …

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New Jersey Employment Law Blog

Covers CEPA/whistleblower, ERISA, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, Title VII, USERRA and workers compensation. By Steinberg Law Offices.

http://employment.lawfirmnewjersey.com/

Jun 18
It's 5 O'Clock (Almost) Everywhere

It's 5 O'Clock (Almost) Everywhere

Could all of those country songs about hating your boss and your job (and the boss's dog as well) possibly be true? This from Gallup suggests that it might be. The industrial Northeast did not fare well in this survey of worker…
May 10
Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

My nephew just came home for summer break from his sophomore year at college, which got me to thinking. (No, not about how much I would like to be back in college.) What profitable use of the next three months will our returning…
Apr 18
Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Where to begin on yesterday's US Supreme Court decision in Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk? Perhaps we should start, oddly enough, with Justice Kagan's dissent, which is quite unlike any I have seen before. She says: Feel free to…

Rank this Week: 559

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit…

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update

Covers compliance issues, tax exemption, real estate, intellectual property and charitable fundraising issues affecting nonprofits.

http://wagenmakerlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 1: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 1: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

“I didn’t join this church so I could fight all the time!”That seems axiomatic doesn’t it?People don’t form churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship for the express purpose of having…
Jun 18
Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 2: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 2: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

...Continued from Part 13. Accountability – For Everyone In a well-planned organization, everyone in leadership is held…
Jun 13
Attention: Is Your Charity Qualified?

Attention: Is Your Charity Qualified?

Have you taken steps to ensure that your charitable contributions are tax deductible? To be eligible for such favorable status, the organization must be qualified with the IRS as a “section 501(c)(3)”…

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Illinois Nursing Home Abuse…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/

Jun 18
Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly

Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly

Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a troubling phenomenon in our nation's nursing homes: the unnecessary use of antipsychotic drugs. Medications such as Seroquel, Risperdal and Zyprexa are being given to seniors throughout…
Jun 14
Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada

Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services recently affirmed that, within the past several years, the state has seen a troubling increase in the abuse of older…
Jun 10
Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim

Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim

Nursing home neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent verdict out of Faulkner County, Arkansas surrounding the death of a nursing home resident. The woman's family was awarded $5.2 million in damages after the jury…

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Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

Jun 18
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veteran

VA Launches Hotline for Women Veteran

The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline —1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) — to receive and respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available…
Jun 7
What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

Accommodations for students with disabilities may include testing accommodations like extended time, use of assistive technology, a different environment to take the test to minimize distractions, breaks during testing, use of a reader, use…
May 31
When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

Under the ADA the employer should reassign the individual to a vacant or different position for which the employee is qualified, unless it would cause undue hardship to the employer.

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Garlo Ward Blog

Covers Alzheimer's disease, end-of-life, HIPAA, medicaid, medicare, nursing homes, and physicians.

http://www.garloward.com/blog/

Jun 18
IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 Meeting

IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 Meeting

AFC, AL/RC, CBA HCSSA, DAHS, FMS, HDM, MDCP, Out-of-Home Respite ADC and AL/RC, PHC, and TAS: DADS notified contracted providers of changes to contract and fiscal compliance monitoring protocol in relation to negative billing. (Letter)…
Jun 17
TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, THTQIP Waiver

TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, THTQIP Waiver

The following information was obtained from the June 14 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices and Correction HHSC corrected a notice published in the May 31, 2013, issue in reference to the intent to submit a request to amend the CLASS…
Jun 13
From McKnight’s: CMS Crackdown, NF Management Agreement

From McKnight’s: CMS Crackdown, NF Management Agreement

– “A compliance expert cautioned long-term care providers about CMS’ new Fraud Prevention System in a recent McKnight’s Super Tuesday webcast. While technology can catch bad actors, it’s…

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Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/

Jun 18
EB-5 Financing: Use of stabilized hotel revenues for determining job creation from new hotel development.

EB-5 Financing: Use of stabilized hotel revenues for determining job creation from new hotel development.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 18 June 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.One of the most critical elements in structuring an EB-5 offering to finance a hotel development is…
Jun 16
EB-5 Financing for hotel development: Using guest expenditures to calculate job creation for hotel

EB-5 Financing for hotel development: Using guest expenditures to calculate job creation for hotel

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 16 June 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.Because financing for new hotel development is still difficult to obtain, many hotel developers…
May 13
JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by…

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Securities Litigation and…

Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Blog

Covers SEC investigations, insider trading, derivative actions, white collar defense, and whistleblowers. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/securities-litigation/

Jun 18
Fannie and Freddie Shareholders to US: 2008 Government Takeover of Mortgage Giants Good For the Country; Not So Much For U

Fannie and Freddie Shareholders to US: 2008 Government Takeover of Mortgage Giants Good For the Country; Not So Much For U

Can shareholders of a government-sponsored enterprise successfully challenge the constitutionality of a government takeover of the entity? Shareholders of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will try to do so in a $41 billion class action…
Jun 14
Do Trades Made Pursuant to 10b5-1 Plans Still Offer A Defense to Insider Trading?

Do Trades Made Pursuant to 10b5-1 Plans Still Offer A Defense to Insider Trading?

Rule 10b5-1, enacted in August 2000, codified the SEC’s position that trading while in possession of material non-public information is sufficient to establish liability for insider trading. The rule also provided an affirmative defense…
Jun 13
Recent Study Finds Cybersecurity Disclosures May Fail to Meet SEC Guideline

Recent Study Finds Cybersecurity Disclosures May Fail to Meet SEC Guideline

Hackers aren’t the only ones after company information. Earlier this week, Wills Fortune 500, a unit of Wills Group Holdings, a global insurance broker providing insurance and risk management services, made available its own report…

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Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, family law, and landlord-tenant law. By the Law Offices of James V. Sansone.

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/

Jun 18
Is Mediation An Option for You In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

Is Mediation An Option for You In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

You always worked hard, took care of the children, and managed the household. When your husband was away from the home, you trusted him when he said he was working. But recently you discovered that your once loyal spouse has a lover and you…
Jun 11
How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

"She works hard for the money So hard for it, honey She works hard for the money So you better treat her right" In case you didn't recognize the lyrics, they are from the Donna Summer song, "She works hard for the money." Summer was…
Jun 4
Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?

Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?

After years of studying and spending tens of hundreds of hours in the library, you're finally free from school. Unfortunately, you're not free of the student loan debt you accumulated. If you just graduated from law school or medical…

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New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey DWI news, updates and commentary. Published By The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall.

http://www.newjerseydwilawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Hoping for a Plea Agreement on Your DWI Case? Not Here in New Jersey

Hoping for a Plea Agreement on Your DWI Case? Not Here in New Jersey

With all the TV courtroom dramas that have come and gone, we certainly wouldn't fault anyone for thinking that there might be a chance to negotiate a plea bargain on a drunken driving offense. And while a skilled criminal attorney can make…
Jun 16
New Jersey DWI Defense Update: Minors in a Car Make for Worse Drunk Driving Penaltie

New Jersey DWI Defense Update: Minors in a Car Make for Worse Drunk Driving Penaltie

As professional litigators, I and my skilled legal staff here at the law offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have been practicing law collectively for nearly a century. Because of this extensive experience in and out of the courtroom, I and my…
Jun 14
NJ DWI Police Blotter: Morris and Warren Officers Make Numerous Drunk Driving Traffic Stop

NJ DWI Police Blotter: Morris and Warren Officers Make Numerous Drunk Driving Traffic Stop

Drunk driving arrests are hardly uncommon here in the Garden State, with our large population and plenty of vehicles on the road. But while intoxicated driving maybe a year-round occurrence throughout the state, the incidences of impaired…

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Watson Immigration Law Blog

Covers US immigration and naturalization law. By Tahmina Watson.

http://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com

Jun 18
Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)

Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)

Reblogged from Watson Immigration Law Blog: Immigration reform will change the face of family-based categories quite drastically. While the two casualties are the elimination the F4/Sibling category and age restriction of F3/married…
Jun 17
Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)

Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)

Immigration reform will change the face of family-based categories quite drastically. While the two casualties are the elimination the F4/Sibling category and age restriction of F3/married son/daughter of USC category, there are some…
Jun 15
Immigration Reform and The V-Visa (family-based)

Immigration Reform and The V-Visa (family-based)

Dear Readers, thank you for all your questions and comments. For everyone who has asked or searched about the V-visa or status of pending petitions, you will likely find this article useful. Immigration reform (CIR) and the V-visa…

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The Trial Warrior Blog

Covers law and justice in Canada. By Antonin I. Pribetic.

http://thetrialwarrior.com/

Jun 18
Ont. C.A.: Libel and Slander Act notice and limitation periods apply to internet libel; “single publication” rule rejected

Ont. C.A.: Libel and Slander Act notice and limitation periods apply to internet libel; “single publication” rule rejected

The Court of Appeal for Ontario judgment in Shtaif v. Toronto Life Publishing Co. Ltd., 2013 ONCA 405 (Ont. C.A.) (“Shtaif“) confirms that the six-week notice requirement and three-month limitation period under the…
Jun 18
I Think This Guy Just LIBEL SLANDERED Me

I Think This Guy Just LIBEL SLANDERED Me

Related Posts: CanLaw Lawyer Directory: Some People Never Learn (trialwarrior.com) A Few Modest Proposals to the LSUC on Lawyer Directories (trialwarrior.com) LSUC Issues Warning Concerning Lawyer…
Jun 12
Why Lawyers Should Always Read the Footnotes in Judgment

Why Lawyers Should Always Read the Footnotes in Judgment

The decision of Justice Newbould in Re Ghana Gold Corporation, 2013 ONSC 3284 (Ont. SCJ) ["Ghana Gold"] is an important reminder to always the read the footnotes in judgments. Briefly, Ghana Gold involves an application for…

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Dallas Divorce Law Blog

Provides news and updates on Texas family law issues. By O'Neil Attorneys.

http://www.dallastxdivorce.com/

Jun 18
How is the gay marriage controversy impacting the state of Texas and the family law practice area? What issues do attorneys need to be aware of?

How is the gay marriage controversy impacting the state of Texas and the family law practice area? What issues do attorneys need to be aware of?

The gay marriage controversy is forcing all citizens of the state of Texas to reexamine what “marriage” means. Is marriage simply a religious concept implemented through the government that supports the traditional one…
Jun 17
The Right of First Refusal - Is It Really in the Child's Best Interest?

The Right of First Refusal - Is It Really in the Child's Best Interest?

What exactly is the Right of First Refusal? The Right of First Refusal requires a parent in possession of the children to notify the other parent if they are going to be away from the children for a certain extended period of time while in…
Jun 12
Tedder v. Gardner Aldrich, LLP: Texas Supreme Court Holds Attorney Fees In Divorce Are Not Necessaries Under Spousal Support Statute

Tedder v. Gardner Aldrich, LLP: Texas Supreme Court Holds Attorney Fees In Divorce Are Not Necessaries Under Spousal Support Statute

This ground breaking case out of the Texas Supreme Court could forever change the way attorney fees are requested, awarded, and recovered by law firms in Texas divorce proceedings by holding that legal fees incurred by a spouse in a divorce…

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SpeakOut at PaperStreet Web Design

Web Design Articles, News, and More

http://www.paperstreet.com/blog

Jun 18
New York Securities Fraud Attorneys – Zamansky & Associate

New York Securities Fraud Attorneys – Zamansky & Associate

Zamansky & Associates, a Wall Street securities fraud firm, has launched a website. Zamansky & Associates is a leading securities fraud law firm located in the heart of Wall Street. With more than 60 years of collective practice…
Jun 18
Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers – Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.

Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers – Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.

Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C., a Pennsylvania and New Jersey full service law firm, has just launched a website. Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C. is a full service law firm with concentrations in personal injury law, litigation, estate…
Jun 12
Crestview Criminal Defense – The Law Offices of T. Martin Knope

Crestview Criminal Defense – The Law Offices of T. Martin Knope

The Law Offices of T. Martin Knopes, a Crestview, Florida criminal defense firm, has just launched an Essentials website. As a former assistant state attorney, Martin Knopes understands how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case,…

Rank this Week: 728

Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

Covers foreclosures, loan modifications and short sales. By Alvarez & Barbara, LLP.

http://www.miamirealestateattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Governor Scott Signs "Fast Track" Foreclosure Bill

Governor Scott Signs "Fast Track" Foreclosure Bill

The foreclosure process is about to speed up for all Florida homeowners. Gov. Scott signed a bill that is intended to streamline the foreclosure process and give community associations more power in the process. The bill requires banks to…
Jun 12
Grandmother Trumped by the Donald over a Real Estate Deal Gone Sour

Grandmother Trumped by the Donald over a Real Estate Deal Gone Sour

Jacqueline Goldberg, an 87-year-old grandmother was unsuccessful in her suit against Donald Trump over a failed real estate transaction. During the four years of litigation, Goldberg and her attorney aimed to dissuade others from doing…
May 31
Equity Increasing for Homeowner

Equity Increasing for Homeowner

With the housing market slowly making a comeback homeowners are seeing their property begin to produce equity again. Real estate equity jumped more in 2012 than it has in the past 65 years, with equity nationwide rising $8.2 trillion last…

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Sui Generis--a New York law blog

Offers commentary on civil rights issues, recent decisions and other areas of interest to New York civil litigators and criminal practitioners. By Nicole L. Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/suigeneris/

Jun 18
Lawyers: Use your head when mining social media for evidence

Lawyers: Use your head when mining social media for evidence

This week's Daily Record column is entitled "Lawyers: Use your head when mining social media for evidence." A pdf of the article can be found here and my past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Lawyers: Use your head when…
Jun 14
Virginia ethics committee rules on virtual practice

Virginia ethics committee rules on virtual practice

This week's Daily Record column is entitled "Virginia ethics committee rules on virtual practices." A pdf of the article can be found here and my past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Virginia ethics committee rules on…
Jun 13
FREE Webinar: Solo & Small Firms -10 Ethics Red Flags You Need To Know

FREE Webinar: Solo & Small Firms -10 Ethics Red Flags You Need To Know

(Photo credit: rvw) Signup for a free webinar, hosted by MyCase, on June 27th, 2013 at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT. At the webinar, Carolyn Elefant and I will discuss the top ten ethical red flags your firm should consider when taking on new…

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SCOTUSblog

Covers the Supreme Court of the United States. By Bloomberg Law.

http://www.scotusblog.com/

Jun 18
Tuesday round-up

Tuesday round-up

Coverage and commentary focused on the five opinions that the Court issued yesterday; this blog’s round-ups of the early coverage of the decisions can be found here and here. Coverage of the opinion in Arizona v. The Inter Tribal…
Jun 18
Petition of the day

Petition of the day

The petition of the day is:
Jun 17
Reconciling ceilings and floors: Alleyne v. United State

Reconciling ceilings and floors: Alleyne v. United State

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That would seem to be the lesson from the Court’s decision in Alleyne v. United States, which today resolved a decade-old controversy regarding the constitutional distinction…

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e-Lessons Learned

Covers e-discovery issues by focusing on mistakes made by counsel, employers and employees.

http://ellblog.com

Jun 18
Default Judgment Granted, Monetary Sanctions Imposed Against Plaintiff Tech Company and Counsel for Misconduct

Default Judgment Granted, Monetary Sanctions Imposed Against Plaintiff Tech Company and Counsel for Misconduct

Plaintiff’s counsel tried to distance the company and themselves from their retained consultant in an unsuccessful attempt to escape sanctions for multiple instances of misconduct. Illinois District Court Judge Coleman saw through…
Jun 12
WARNING: E-mails with Attorney Transmitted in Violation of Employer ”No Personal Use” Policy will NOT be Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege or Work Product Privilege

WARNING: E-mails with Attorney Transmitted in Violation of Employer ”No Personal Use” Policy will NOT be Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege or Work Product Privilege

In an employment contract dispute, the plaintiff employee-doctor made a motion for a protective order regarding all e-mail correspondence between the employee and his attorney pursuant to the attorney-client privilege, CPLR 4503, and the work…
Apr 10
When deactivating your Facebook account becomes the intentional destruction of evidence

When deactivating your Facebook account becomes the intentional destruction of evidence

Deactivating your Facebook account and passively allowing it to be permanently deleted can be considered the intentional destruction of evidence. The Plaintiff in Gatto is now facing a potentially damaging adverse jury instruction if he…

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Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

http://www.givnerkaye.com/blog/

Jun 18
Tax Court Rules on Two 1031 Exchange Cases – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Tax Court Rules on Two 1031 Exchange Cases – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Two recent Tax Court cases show that investment property, which may be the subject of a tax deferred exchange under IRC Section 1031, may include property that is later converted into the owner's residence or that was previously the owner's…
Jun 18
International Fashion Designers, Dolce and Gabbana, Found Guilty of Major Tax Fraud in Italy. Will the IRS Now Come Calling? – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

International Fashion Designers, Dolce and Gabbana, Found Guilty of Major Tax Fraud in Italy. Will the IRS Now Come Calling? – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Steffano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce are best known as international fashion designers to the rich and celebrities, such as Scarlett Johansson and Naomi Campbell. Now, like their competitor Valentino, they are also known as tax evaders.…
Jun 14
Records Leak Shows Offshore Financial Institutions Have Provided Secrecy and Coverup so Clients Can Avoid Taxes – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Records Leak Shows Offshore Financial Institutions Have Provided Secrecy and Coverup so Clients Can Avoid Taxes – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has leaked the financial records relating to more than 120 thousand offshore companies, trusts, and individuals ranging from American professionals, European billionaires, and…

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Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

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

http://www.illinoissexualharassmentattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Sexual Harassment Agreement

Sexual Harassment Agreement

So you filed a sexual harassment case with the Illinois Department of Human Rights ("IDHR") and now the company wants to talk settlement. Or perhaps your attorney sent a demand letter to the company and there are now settlement talks. What…
Jun 15
Text Messages and Sexual Harassment In Chicago

Text Messages and Sexual Harassment In Chicago

Probably the single biggest category of evidence in sexual harassment cases in Chicago are text messages. For some unknown reason many supervisors believe they can send inappropriate text messages to employees and not face any consequences. …
Jun 14
is Consent A Common Defense In Sexual Harassment Cases?

is Consent A Common Defense In Sexual Harassment Cases?

My Chicago office files many sexual harassment cases in Illinois and I see many types of defenses filed by the company. One of the most common types of defenses is consent. Why do so many companies choose this defense? One reason is that…

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Wynn & Wynn Blog

Covers injury and workers' compensation law.

http://www.wynnandwynn.com/our-blog/

Jun 18
Domestic Violence a Growing Problem in Massachusett

Domestic Violence a Growing Problem in Massachusett

In the state of Massachusetts and throughout the nation an epidemic is occurring; an epidemic that many people would rather not talk about, but one that has affected nearly everyone in one way or another. Domestic violence. Studies have…
Jun 12
Can Passengers in a Car Accident Receive Damages?

Can Passengers in a Car Accident Receive Damages?

Just about every driver in Massachusetts will at one time or another have some sort of involvement in a car accident. The headaches and hassle of insurance claims that can follow can leave many drivers feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes, we may…
Jun 4
Business Law-When Investigating A Business Partner

Business Law-When Investigating A Business Partner

Owning your own business can present many challenges and difficulties. Having a partner can ease the pressures of owning a business to begin with, and many extremely successful businesses are built on strong partnerships. What if partners are…

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California Bankruptcy Attorney…

California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure and loan modification. By Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Nevada Supreme Court Resurrects Unlawful Detainer and Quiet Title Lawsuits - Chapman v. Deutsche Bank

Nevada Supreme Court Resurrects Unlawful Detainer and Quiet Title Lawsuits - Chapman v. Deutsche Bank

Vincent Howard and our San Bernardino County foreclosure defense attorneys were interested to see a ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court on some of the issues that arise during and after a foreclosure. In Chapman v. Deutsche Bank, the Ninth…
Jun 17
Eighth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Junk Fax Defendant in TCPA Case - Nack v. Walburg

Eighth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Junk Fax Defendant in TCPA Case - Nack v. Walburg

Last week, Vincent Howard and our Rubidoux consumer protection lawyers wrote about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. It's a federal law that creates liability for telemarketers and junk fax senders who don't strictly comply with certain…
Jun 14
Oregon Supreme Court Rules MERS Transfer System Is Valid, But It Cannot Foreclose - Niday v. GMAC and Brandrup v. ReconTrust

Oregon Supreme Court Rules MERS Transfer System Is Valid, But It Cannot Foreclose - Niday v. GMAC and Brandrup v. ReconTrust

Vincent Howard and our Moreno Valley foreclosure defense attorneys were interested to see that the Oregon Supreme Court has made two rulings with vitally important implications for foreclosures in its state. In Niday v. GMAC and Brandrup v.…

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Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.cybercrimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

In Dougherty v. City of Covina, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a suburban Los Angeles man that an accusation of molestation alone was not sufficient evidence to legalize a search of his home for child pornography. The…
Jun 17
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that juries, not judges, must decide any facts that would increase the defendant’s maximum sentence. That’s because every defendant has the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. But two…
Jun 11
Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

I write here fairly often about undercover online operations in which police officers pretend to be underage girls in order to lure adults who want to have sex with children. The courts have consistently ruled that this is not illegal…

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wvaccidentlawyer

Features personal injury, wrongful death, workplace accident, and safety articles. West Virginia By Jeffery L. Robinette.

http://wvaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com/

Jun 18
Fatal Crash on I-79 at Westover WV Exit

Fatal Crash on I-79 at Westover WV Exit

Samantha Schaub, 21, of Indianapolis Indiana was headed north on Monday, June 17, 2013 when her 1997 Ford Explorer suddenly crossed the median and crashed into a Jeep which was headed south on I-79 near Morgantown, WV. Schaub was…
Jun 11
Three Deaths in same Motel Room within Two Months: Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Three Deaths in same Motel Room within Two Months: Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning is emerging as the most likely cause of death of an 11-year-old boy and two elderly guests in the motel room almost two months apart in Boone NC. Boone police said emergency responders found elevated levels of…
Jun 7
Trailer Sway Main Cause of Recreational Vehicle (RV) Collisions on WV Highway

Trailer Sway Main Cause of Recreational Vehicle (RV) Collisions on WV Highway

What is a Trailer Sway Collision? Each year in West Virginia there are multiple highway collisions involving pull-behind recreational trailers that have flipped over due to high winds and “trailer sway.” …

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CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog

Jun 18
Whole Foods makes a change in English language policy that may be worth repeating

Whole Foods makes a change in English language policy that may be worth repeating

By Pamela Wolf, J.D. Whole Foods Market Inc. Co-CEO Walter Robb announced on June 13 the revision of the organic grocery chain’s English language policy for employees. The change came after an incident related to its former policy that…
Jun 18
NLRB 11th Circuit brief urges constitutionality of recess appointment

NLRB 11th Circuit brief urges constitutionality of recess appointment

By Mark S. Nelson, J.D. The NLRB has once again urged a federal circuit court to uphold a board action because it believes President Obama’s January 2012 recess appointments to the NLRB passed constitutional muster. The NLRB’s…
Jun 17
BTW, texting a supervisor may not be sufficient notice to invoke FMLA protection

BTW, texting a supervisor may not be sufficient notice to invoke FMLA protection

In an era when text messages seem more common than phone calls, it should come as no surprise that courts are now addressing when texts to supervisors are sufficient to provide an employer with notice of the need for potentially…

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FraudFighters Blog

Covers the False Claims Act, qui tam litigation and whistleblower litigation. By Tycko & Zavareei.

http://fraudfighters.wordpress.com

Jun 18
Science Applications International Corporation Pays $11.75 Million to Settle False Claims Allegation

Science Applications International Corporation Pays $11.75 Million to Settle False Claims Allegation

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales of the District of New Mexico announced an $11.75 million settlement they reached with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). The…
Jun 10
TesTech and CESO Agree to Pay $2.88 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegation

TesTech and CESO Agree to Pay $2.88 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegation

On Thursday, June 6, 2013, the Justice Department announced that a number of related entities and individuals agreed to pay $2,883,947 to resolve allegations that they exploited the Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business…
May 23
False Claims Act Allegations Leads U.S. Renal Care to a $7.3 Million Settlement

False Claims Act Allegations Leads U.S. Renal Care to a $7.3 Million Settlement

This past week, the Department of Justice announced a $7.3 million settlement it reached with U.S. Renal Care, an owner and operator of outpatient dialysis facilities throughout the United States. The settlement resulted from a qui-tam…

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InfoBytes Blog

Monitors and reports on news, legal developments and legislative actions affecting the financial services industry. By Buckley Sandler LLP.

http://www.infobytesblog.com/

Jun 18
Spotlight: Q&A with Benjamin K. Olson

Spotlight: Q&A with Benjamin K. Olson

On May 28, 2013, Benjamin K. Olson, former Deputy Assistant Director for the Office of Regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), joined BuckleySandler LLP as Counsel in the firm’s Washington, DC office. A…
Jun 17
Special Alert: SCOTUS Grants Cert. Petition Regarding Use of Disparate Impact Analysis Under the FHA

Special Alert: SCOTUS Grants Cert. Petition Regarding Use of Disparate Impact Analysis Under the FHA

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Township of Mount Holly, New Jersey, et al. v. Mt. Holly Gardens Citizens in Action, Inc., et al. (No. 11-1507). The case has been watched closely by financial institutions because it…
Jun 17
House Passes Reverse Mortgage Legislation

House Passes Reverse Mortgage Legislation

On June 12, the U.S. House passed H.R. 2167, the Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act, which would authorize the HUD Secretary to establish, by notice or mortgagee letter, any additional or alternative requirements determined necessary to…

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Civilian's Guide to Lawyers

Covers legal fees, malpractice, ethics, lawyer selection, and current legal events. By John Toothman.

http://blog.civiliansguidetolawyers.com/

Jun 18
Modern Management: Cutting edge of legal practice surprisingly dull

Modern Management: Cutting edge of legal practice surprisingly dull

Most law firms restrict their public remarks to trumpeting their successes, real or imagined, and not to explaining their shortcomings or failures. Law firms still aren’t publicly traded on stock markets, so they do not normally…
Jun 17
Strategic Withdrawal: What if your lawyer wants to cut and run?

Strategic Withdrawal: What if your lawyer wants to cut and run?

Here’s an extreme example of how it’s the collateral impact of litigation that tends to dictate its course once the first few rounds of motions and discovery and other nonsense, coupled with lax judicial management, strip away…
Jun 13
Unnatural Selection: Supreme Court rewards DNA manipulation

Unnatural Selection: Supreme Court rewards DNA manipulation

In a widely anticipated ruling on the patentability of pieces of human DNA, the US Supreme Court has demonstrated why it can be both hilarious and scary to entrust all manner of issues — including scientific, moral, and medical issues…

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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

Jun 18
Black Swans and Trojan Horses: Why That Internship Program May Not Be Legal

Black Swans and Trojan Horses: Why That Internship Program May Not Be Legal

Daniel SchwartzLast week, a federal judge in New York ruled that unpaid interns on the movie “Black Swan” should have been paid for their work, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). You can download the decision in Glatt v.…
Jun 17
CBA Annual Meeting: Resources on Social Media & Employment Law

CBA Annual Meeting: Resources on Social Media & Employment Law

Daniel SchwartzThis afternoon, I’ll be speaking to the Connecticut Bar Association’s Annual Meeting on a topic that is familiar to blog readers: The Intersection of Employment Law and Social Media. If you’re attending,…
Jun 12
Employee Who Changed Word Secretly in Severance Agreement Allowed to Proceed With Discrimination Claim

Employee Who Changed Word Secretly in Severance Agreement Allowed to Proceed With Discrimination Claim

Daniel SchwartzThe situation is a common one. Employer terminates the employment of an employee. Employer provides a severance agreement with its signature already affixed. Employee signs it and returns the agreement to the…

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Southern District of Florida Blog

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

http://sdfla.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

Last week, the blog broke the story of Dore Louis' motion seeking NSA phone records, and Judge Rosenbaum's order requiring the government to respond. The story got a lot of attention, which was pretty neat. The government filed a short…
Jun 17
Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

Gotta love this -- Justice Kagan cited the famous 1982 Tommy Tutone song in American Trucking Association v. City of Los Angeles:Under th[e] contract, a company may transport cargo at the Port in exchange for complying with various…
Jun 13
Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

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

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Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and national elder law and estate planning issues. By Jeffrey A. Marshall.

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
The Disabled Military Child Protection Act

The Disabled Military Child Protection Act

Military retirees should be allowed to better provide for a surviving child who is disabled. Right now that planning is made difficult because of the restrictive rules that apply to Survivor Benefit Plans. A Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is…
Jun 13
Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

I’m an elder law attorney who suffers from some hearing loss. Perhaps it is a result of too many rock concerts in the 1960’s or too many hours on the lawnmower with no ear protection. (I wear ear protection now, but of course that…
Jun 11
How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

Many people think that you are not allowed to make any gifts if you need nursing home care. But this misunderstanding can cost your family dearly. The truth is that gifts are allowed in many situations, and may be pretty much required if a…

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Ayo and Iken PLC Blog

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

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/blog/

Jun 18
What no fault divorce means in Tampa

What no fault divorce means in Tampa

For many married couples, divorce is the result of one spouse’s poor choices or negligent actions. For many states, who is at fault plays an important role in the divorce proceedings because it is used to determine how the misconduct…
Jun 13
Alberto Ayo – June Recap

Alberto Ayo – June Recap

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

Divorce is like Major Surgery

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

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Divorce: New York

By Neil Cahn, PLLC.

http://www.divorceny.com/

Jun 18
Wife Receiving Temporary Support Directed to Pay Marital Residence Carrying Charge

Wife Receiving Temporary Support Directed to Pay Marital Residence Carrying Charge

Requiring the wife to pay the carrying charges of the marital residence pendente lite was proper in light of the awards to the wife of temporary maintenance and child support. So held the the Appellate Division, Second Department, in its…
Jun 17
Voodoo Not Accepted as Basis for Custody or Visitation

Voodoo Not Accepted as Basis for Custody or Visitation

A maternal grandmother, who claimed that her granddaughter’s injuries were not caused by her parents, but the result of a voodoo ritual, was denied custody and visitation by the Appellate Division, First Department. Its June 13, 2013…
Jun 10
Emancipation Of One Child Does Not Automatically Result in a Downward Modification of Unallocated Child Support

Emancipation Of One Child Does Not Automatically Result in a Downward Modification of Unallocated Child Support

The emancipation of a child does not automatically result in the downward modification of an unallocated order of child support. Rather, the support payor has the burden of proving that the existing amount of unallocated child support…

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Patently-O

Covers patents, claim drafting tips, patent cases, patent legislation and patent prosecution. By Dennis Crouch.

http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/

Jun 18
Hitler on Patent Troll

Hitler on Patent Troll

Mark Summerfield has the newest version of Hitler on Patents: via Patentology
Jun 17
Supreme Court Adds Antitrust Consideration to Patent Settlements.

Supreme Court Adds Antitrust Consideration to Patent Settlements.

By Dennis Crouch FTC v. Actavis, Inc. (Supreme Court 2013) In a 5-3 Decision authored by Justice Breyer, the US Supreme Court has held that a rule-of-reason analysis applies to determine whether a reverse-payment patent settlement violates…
Jun 16
Guest Post by Paul Cole: ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated decision?

Guest Post by Paul Cole: ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated decision?

Guest Commentary by Paul Cole,Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Bournemouth University, and European Patent Attorney, Lucas & Co, Warlingham, Surrey, UK. ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated…

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Pennsylvania Family Law

Updates, events, and useful tips surrounding family law issues. Published by Charles J. Meyer of Fox Rothschild.

http://pafamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 18
A lesson from the U.S. Open

A lesson from the U.S. Open

Maybe it’s because I am a woman who works (and who recently returned from a second maternity leave), but I read a lot about women working and how they try to balance it all (working, being a spouse, and rearing good kids) and articles…
Jun 17
Gov. Corbett Opts Not to Move PA Kids Off CHIP and onto Medicaid

Gov. Corbett Opts Not to Move PA Kids Off CHIP and onto Medicaid

A few years ago we discussed changes in Federal version of the CHIP program which provides low or no cost health care coverage to minors. Pennsylvania has a long-established CHIP program (having been one of the initial states to adopt the…
Jun 13
IS IT A MINI-BUBBLE AND WHY IT MATTERS.

IS IT A MINI-BUBBLE AND WHY IT MATTERS.

If you have been reading or listening to the news in the past thirty days, the big economic news is that the bond market has gone to hell and mortgage rates are on the rise. The mortgage change began in February but then just as…

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Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, June 18, 2013:Zimmerman jury selection enters its second week The Supreme Court rules prosecutors can use a suspect’s silence as evidence of guilt US Supreme…
Jun 17
140 Law - Legal Headlines for Monday, June 17, 2013

140 Law - Legal Headlines for Monday, June 17, 2013

Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, June 17, 2013:Lawsuit as Two Groups Rekindle Fight Over Anne Frank Legacy Man suing lawyers fights vexatious litigant ruling All Leaks Are Illegal, but Some Leaks Are…
Jun 14
140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013

140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013

Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, June 14, 2013:Soccer turban dispute affecting players of all ages Failure to pay annual bonus may be constructive dismissal in BC Biotech industry says Supreme…

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Georgia Workers Compensation…

Georgia Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers Georgia work accidents and workers' compensation laws. By J. Franklin Burns P.C.

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Georgia Employers Have Duty to Prepare for Severe Weather

Georgia Employers Have Duty to Prepare for Severe Weather

Tropical storms have already begun churning in the Atlantic Ocean and into the Gulf of Mexico, with the most recent, Andrea, drenching the Georgia coast and reminding all employers of the importance of being prepared. Our Atlanta workers'…
Jun 14
Extreme Heat Kills Georgia Auto Plant Worker, Employers Urged to Use Caution

Extreme Heat Kills Georgia Auto Plant Worker, Employers Urged to Use Caution

Last month, a 42-year-old auto factory worker in LaGrange died after having collapsed in the sweltering heat inside the plant. While our Atlanta workers' compensation attorneys understand that the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health…
Jun 6
Atlanta Roadside Construction Injuries Primary Concern in Summer

Atlanta Roadside Construction Injuries Primary Concern in Summer

It's been nearly five years since a Salt Lake City construction worker was nearly killed after being struck by a sport utility vehicle as he worked alongside the road in a designated work zone, managing traffic. Our Atlanta workers'…

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Texas Employment Law Blog

Covers employment law and discrimination issues. By the McKinney Law Firm.

http://www.texasemploymentlawblog.com/

Jun 18
Texas Governor Perry Vetoes Bill Promoting Equal Pay for Women

Texas Governor Perry Vetoes Bill Promoting Equal Pay for Women

Last Friday Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed HB 950, a bill to prevent wage discrimination against women. The bill had been passed through the Texas House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill would have made Texas’ equal…
Jun 14
Open Letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry In Favor of HB 950 Fair Pay Bill

Open Letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry In Favor of HB 950 Fair Pay Bill

Dear Governor Perry: Please sign HB 950 regarding equal pay. Texas values stand for treating people equally and based on their merits regardless of gender. Discrimination is wrong and helping make sure that people are paid…
Jun 13
EEOC Files Suit Against BMW & Dollar General for Use of Criminal Background Check

EEOC Files Suit Against BMW & Dollar General for Use of Criminal Background Check

A BMW manufacturing facility in South Carolina, and the largest small-box discount retailer in the United States violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by implementing and utilizing a criminal background policy that resulted in employees…

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Federal Regulations Advisor

Provides insights and commentary on U.S. government regulatory affairs. By Leland E. Beck.

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/

Jun 18
ACUS Adopts Authoritative Recommendations for Improving Federal Administrative Law

ACUS Adopts Authoritative Recommendations for Improving Federal Administrative Law

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) adopted four sets of recommendations at the plenary session of its Assembly last week after some substantial debate and amendment. ACUS, a highly influential federal advisory…
Jun 16
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 6/17/13

Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 6/17/13

Litigation involving various aspects of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations and operations dominated the past week with quiet endings. The intense debate over the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans for…
Jun 15
NLRB Has No Authority for Posting Rule: 4th Circuit Joins D.C. Circuit, with Broader Reasoning that the NLRB Exceeded Statutory Authority

NLRB Has No Authority for Posting Rule: 4th Circuit Joins D.C. Circuit, with Broader Reasoning that the NLRB Exceeded Statutory Authority

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) had no statutory authority to promulgate its Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor…

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The UCL Practitioner

Covers California's Unfair Competition Law. By Kimberly A. Kralowec.

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/

Jun 18
Ninth Circuit addresses UCL standing and construes Kwikset: Hinojos v. Kohl's Corp.

Ninth Circuit addresses UCL standing and construes Kwikset: Hinojos v. Kohl's Corp.

In Hinojos v. Kohl's Corp., ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. May 25, 2013), the plaintiff's UCL and CLRA action challenged Kohl's practice of claiming that its prices are discounted off a "regular" or "original" price. The district…
Jun 17
Another U.S. Supreme Court decision hinges on a party concession: Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter

Another U.S. Supreme Court decision hinges on a party concession: Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter

Last Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its opinion in a post-Stolt-Nielsen arbitration case, Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, ___ U.S. ___ (Jun. 10, 2013). The Court affirmed the arbitrator's determination that the parties had…
Jun 14
Recent UCL "unlawful" prong opinion: Las Canoas Co. v. Kramer

Recent UCL "unlawful" prong opinion: Las Canoas Co. v. Kramer

In Las Canoas Co. v. Kramer, 216 Cal.App.4th 96 (May 7, 2013), the Court of Appeal affirmed dismissal of UCL "unlawful" and "unfair" prong claims predicated on alleged violations of Code of Civil Procedure section…

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