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Information Governance Engagement Area

Established with the goal of aggregating key compliance and electronic discovery news for further review, study, and consideration by legal and corporate professionals. Published by Rob Robinson.

http://infogovernance.blogspot.com/

May 8
Weekly eDiscovery News and Views - May 8, 2013

Weekly eDiscovery News and Views - May 8, 2013

Compiled from online public domain resources, provided for your review/use is this week’s update of key industry news, views, and events highlighting key electronic discovery related stories, developments, and…
May 1
Weekly eDiscovery News and Views - May 1, 2013

Weekly eDiscovery News and Views - May 1, 2013

Compiled from online public domain resources, provided for your review/use is this week's update of key industry news, views, and events highlighting key electronic discovery related stories, developments, and announcements. Follow…
Apr 24
Weekly eDiscovery News and Views - April 24, 2013

Weekly eDiscovery News and Views - April 24, 2013

Compiled from online public domain resources, provided for your review/use is this week's update of key industry news, views, and events highlighting key electronic discovery related stories, developments, and announcements. Follow…

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Inforrm's Blog

Discusses issues of media law and responsibility with a special focus on libel and privacy law and the balance between the two.

http://inforrm.wordpress.com

May 19
Law and Media Round Up – 20 May 2013

Law and Media Round Up – 20 May 2013

Mary-Ellen Field, Elle Macpherson’s former adviser, has discontinued her phone-hacking claim against News International, as Media Guardian reports here and The Independent here. The CPS announced that a journalist at the Sun newspaper,…
May 19
The press Royal Charter and the concession that never was – Gordon Ramsay

The press Royal Charter and the concession that never was – Gordon Ramsay

Recent reports in a number of national newspapers that the supporters of the PressBoF Charter have offered a significant concession by removing an industry veto on appointments to the Board of a new self-regulator raise two…
May 18
Case Law, Ireland: McKeogh v John Doe 1 (No.2), Facebook, Google and mandatory take down injunction

Case Law, Ireland: McKeogh v John Doe 1 (No.2), Facebook, Google and mandatory take down injunction

In November 2011, Eoin McKeogh was falsely branded as a thief on YouTube, Google, Facebook and a number of websites. This was the result of a video and accompanying material which wrongly identified him as a man leaving a taxi without…

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InhouseBlog

Covers corporate, employment law, environmental, forms, insurance, IP, litigation and more. By Geoffrey G. Gussis.

http://www.inhouseblog.com

May 17
Contemplate before Terminating Employee

Contemplate before Terminating Employee

Terminating employees often brings angst to many company executives – fortunately it is an area where in-house counsel can provide guidance to decrease corporate risk and ensure that the process runs smoothly: he decision to terminate…
May 16
6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery

6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery

Gabriela Baron, vice president for business development at Xerox Litigation Services, discusses big-picture e-discovery trends, including what clients are putting on their wish lists.The post 6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About…
May 9
Rewriting the Employee Handbook for Social Media

Rewriting the Employee Handbook for Social Media

As a former HR professional, before practicing law, I can recall when employee handbooks were largely a creative writing exercise. Employers penned work rules that fit their business, and so long as they were applied consistently and without…

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The legal blog of theInnocence Project founded in 1992 by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University to assist prisoners who could be proven innocent through DNA testing.

http://www.innocenceproject.org/news/Blog.php

May 17
Two Years After Being Freed, A Montana Man is Back in Custody For Same Crime

Two Years After Being Freed, A Montana Man is Back in Custody For Same Crime

A Montana man was taken back into custody for a 1979 murder earlier this week following a state Supreme Court ruling that could send him to prison for the rest of his life, reported the Associated Press. After new evidence pointed to a false…
May 16
Innocent in America's Worst Jail

Innocent in America's Worst Jail

By Hannah Riley, Communications Assistant A recent Mother Jones magazine series profiles the 10 worst prisons and jails in the United States. Worth noting is the number of jails on the list where the majority of inmates have not yet been…
May 16
Science News - May 16, 2013

Science News - May 16, 2013

More problematic cases are found at the Washington State Crime Lab, a top deputy at the New York City Medical Examiners' Office has resigned amidst allegations of violating lab protocol, and Forensic Magazine explores the limits of "touch…

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Inside Privacy

Covers global privacy and data security. By Covington & Burling LLP.

http://www.insideprivacy.com

May 19
New Statutes Proposed in the Wake of AP Spying Scandal

New Statutes Proposed in the Wake of AP Spying Scandal

Recent news that the U.S. Justice Department obtained telephone records for two months covering more than 100 journalists working for the Associated Press has prompted lawmakers to propose new statutes meant to strengthen protections against…
May 18
FCC Confirms That Sellers Can Be Liable for Telemarketer TCPA Violation

FCC Confirms That Sellers Can Be Liable for Telemarketer TCPA Violation

A seller who authorizes a third-party telemarketer to market the seller’s goods or services may be held vicariously liable if the telemarketer violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Federal Communications…
May 16
FTC Reminds Mobile App Developers To Comply With Revised Children's Privacy Requirements By July 1

FTC Reminds Mobile App Developers To Comply With Revised Children's Privacy Requirements By July 1

The Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to more than 90 different companies who develop mobile apps that the FTC claims may be directed to children. The letters emphasize that the FTC has not evaluated the apps or the…

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Insight Law Firm

Covers tax laws and cases.

http://insightlawfirm.wordpress.com/

Dec 16
What Is This IRS Notice of Deficiency? | Tax Court Petition | 90-Day Letter | United States Tax Court | Letter 3219 | Letter 531-T | What Happens After Audit?

What Is This IRS Notice of Deficiency? | Tax Court Petition | 90-Day Letter | United States Tax Court | Letter 3219 | Letter 531-T | What Happens After Audit?

What is a “notice of deficiency,” and why did I just get one in the mail? A notice of deficiency is your formal notice that the IRS has determined you owe more taxes than what you have paid for a period. The notice will…
Dec 2
Audited By Washington State Department of Revenue DOR | Seattle Sales Tax Audit | Business and Occupation B&O Tax Audit Bellevue WA | Everett Use Tax Audit

Audited By Washington State Department of Revenue DOR | Seattle Sales Tax Audit | Business and Occupation B&O Tax Audit Bellevue WA | Everett Use Tax Audit

The Washington State Department of Revenue collects numerous taxes, including two which are likely to be paid by most businesses in the state: the business and occupation (B&O tax) and local sales tax. The B&O tax is imposed on all…
Nov 22
Property Tax Appeals | King County | Pierce County | Snohomish County | Property Assessor | Challenge of Property Value

Property Tax Appeals | King County | Pierce County | Snohomish County | Property Assessor | Challenge of Property Value

Tips for Appealing Your Property Valuation before the Board of Equalization Most property owners are accustomed to receiving an annual notice from the county informing them of their property’s “value” and corresponding property taxes…

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Instapundit.com

Online magazine of opinion. By University of Tennessee College of Law professor Glenn Reynolds.

http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit

Aug 13
AT AMAZON, bestsellers in Science Fiction & Fantasy….

AT AMAZON, bestsellers in Science Fiction & Fantasy….

AT AMAZON, bestsellers in Science Fiction & Fantasy.
Aug 13
WORRIED: Email Panic From Democrats: ‘Disturbing Report’ of Overflow Crowds at Romney/Ryan Even…

WORRIED: Email Panic From Democrats: ‘Disturbing Report’ of Overflow Crowds at Romney/Ryan Even…

WORRIED: Email Panic From Democrats: ‘Disturbing Report’ of Overflow Crowds at Romney/Ryan Events.
Aug 13
UNEXPECTEDLY: Treasury: U.S. to lose $25 billion on auto bailout. “The Treasury Department says in…

UNEXPECTEDLY: Treasury: U.S. to lose $25 billion on auto bailout. “The Treasury Department says in…

UNEXPECTEDLY: Treasury: U.S. to lose $25 billion on auto bailout. “The Treasury Department says in a new report the government expects to lose more than $25 billion on the $85 billion auto bailout. That’s 15 percent higher than its…

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Institute for Food Laws and…

Institute for Food Laws and Regulation Blog

By the Institute for Food Laws and Regulations (IFLR) at Michigan State University.

http://iflr.foodlaw.org/

May 15
Law job at the Rudd Center

Law job at the Rudd Center

The RuddCenter for Food Policy & Obesity has posted a job announcement for a "Coordinator of Legal Initiatives." They envision hiring a junior person to focus on the law and food marketing. Please visit this link…
May 8
The first LLM in Global Food Law graduates…

The first LLM in Global Food Law graduates this Friday. Congratulations!And thank you to all who made this a great program.
Apr 19
Last Chance to Register - Summer Academy in Global Food Law and Policy

Last Chance to Register - Summer Academy in Global Food Law and Policy

The Summer Academy in Global Food Law and Policy is an established one-week summer program that brings together practitioners, policymakers, industry representatives, and leading academics working in the field of food law and policy. It…

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Institutional Investor Securities…

Institutional Investor Securities Blog

Covers investment fraud involving auction-rate securities, credit rating agencies, hedge funds and mortgage-backed securities. By Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas.

http://www.institutionalinvestorsecuritiesblog.com/

May 14
SEC Roundup: Regulator Addresses CDS Portfolio Margin Program & Ex-Commission Officials Want DC Circuit to Grant SIPC Protection to Stanford Ponzi Scam Victim

SEC Roundup: Regulator Addresses CDS Portfolio Margin Program & Ex-Commission Officials Want DC Circuit to Grant SIPC Protection to Stanford Ponzi Scam Victim

Ex-Commission Officials, Others Want DC Circuit to Grant Stanford Ponzi Scam Victims SIPC Protection Former SEC Officials, law professors, and trade groups are among those pressing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…
May 10
Lawmakers Tackle Investment and Securities Matter

Lawmakers Tackle Investment and Securities Matter

US Senators John Thune (R-SD), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Tom Coburn (R-Okla) have introduced a bill that would mandate that public pension plans reveal more information about the way they calculate liabilities and assets or place at risk the…
May 9
Standard & Poor’s Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Securities Fraud Lawsuit Over RMBS and CDO Ratings Issued During the Financial Crisi

Standard & Poor’s Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Securities Fraud Lawsuit Over RMBS and CDO Ratings Issued During the Financial Crisi

In the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC is asking for the dismissal of a US Department of Justice securities fraud lawsuit accusing the ratings firm of knowing that it…

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Insurance Dispute Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance dispuates and hurrican insurance claims. By Berniard Law Firm, L.L.C.

http://www.insurancedisputelawyerblog.com/

May 14
Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damage

Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damage

A recent United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit case set out an extensive definition and explanation of summary judgment. Summary judgment occurs when there are “no genuine dispute[s] as to any material fact.” That…
May 12
Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility

Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility

A recent case in the Parish of Lafayette, Louisiana, demonstrates conflictive viewpoints and the shifting burden of responsibility that can take place in an automobile accident, much less one taking place in a parking lot. The plaintiff, Ms.…
May 10
Louisiana Supreme Court Finds Binding Arbitration Clause Fair and Reasonable to the Client

Louisiana Supreme Court Finds Binding Arbitration Clause Fair and Reasonable to the Client

The Louisiana Supreme Court has recently undertaken a case deciding whether arbitration clauses in attorney-client retainer agreements are appropriate. In the past, Louisiana has favored the enforcement of arbitration clauses in written…

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InsureBlog

Covers insurance news.

http://insureblog.blogspot.com/

May 18
Rate Kaboom!

Rate Kaboom!

We've been warning about this for quite some time: if you think health insurance rates are bad now, just wait until the ObamaTax is in full swing.But what do we know, anyway? Remember our Dear Leader promised rates would plummet by…
May 17
HSA's still on life support

HSA's still on life support

At the risk of mangling metaphors, the water's still murky and the jury's still out on the fate of Health Savings Accounts [ed: "mangled?!" How 'bout strangled?]. I've contended for a while (most recently here) that, due to the "cost-sharing…
May 17
Underwhelming

Underwhelming

As Bob noted last month, that seems to be the response of carriers to the upcoming Exchanges. Recall, though, that these are for individual policies; employers interested in group plan rates and products will access the "wholesale" version,…

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InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance…

InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance & Reinsurance Blog

Covers bad faith, insurance coverage, D&O liability, excess and surplus lines, and more. By Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge.

http://www.insurereinsure.com/

May 17
Connecticut Considering Auto Glass Repair Disclosure Bill

Connecticut Considering Auto Glass Repair Disclosure Bill

Earlier this week, the Connecticut House passed HB 5072, limiting the abilities of insurance companies or their representatives to “steer” insureds to specific automotive glass repair facilities. The new legislation follows…
May 15
With Securities Case Dismissal, Another Loss in the Southern District for LIBOR Plaintiff

With Securities Case Dismissal, Another Loss in the Southern District for LIBOR Plaintiff

On Monday, Southern District of New York Judge Shira Scheindlin dismissed the entire suit in Gusinsky v. Barclays, without leave to amend and with prejudice. The plaintiffs, holders of American Depository Shares in Barclays Bank, had…
May 15
HM Treasury Publishes Amended Draft Regulations for the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

HM Treasury Publishes Amended Draft Regulations for the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

On 13 May 2013, HM Treasury published the response to its further consultation on the transposition into UK law of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. Published with the response were the amended regulations, representing…

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Integrity Marketing

Marketing advice for law firms. From Jennifer Campbell of Integrity Marketing Solutions (IMS).

http://integritymarketing.typepad.com/ims/

May 16
Adding “Call to Action” to Your Social Media Post

Adding “Call to Action” to Your Social Media Post

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase thrown around before: Call to Action. Have you ever thought of what it means?
May 15
Estate Planning -- Making it Relevant for Client

Estate Planning -- Making it Relevant for Client

One of the biggest challenges of marketing estate planning services is breaking through the routines of people's daily lives with relevant, compelling messages. No one likes to talk about death, disability or taxes. So, how do you reach…
May 14
Quote of the Month for Social Media Sharing

Quote of the Month for Social Media Sharing

To use this month's inspirational quote, download one of the following graphics, share it to facebook (be sure to include a simple comment or call to action) and include a link to your law firm's Web site.

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Intellectual Property Network

Posts from membbers of the Intellectual Property Network on Ning.

http://ipestonia.ning.com/profiles/blog/list

May 19
Searching for Beauty: How to Search for US Plant Patents - The Intellogist Blog

Searching for Beauty: How to Search for US Plant Patents - The Intellogist Blog

Spring is here, and since the azaleas are blooming and gardens everywhere are looking lovely, I thought I’d honor spring by writing a quick primer on searching for U.S. plant patents.
May 19
10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court approved the payment of $308 million in attorney fees to 116 law firms in a single case (TFT-LCD Antitrust Litigation), with one firm receiving $75 million in fees and another receiving $49 million.…
May 17
The Linear Law of Patent Analysis Revisited

The Linear Law of Patent Analysis Revisited

A framework for performing patent analysis projects is provided. The workflow was developed fourteen years ago and the method for structuring analytics projects for maximum impact and accuracy are still relevant and important today. Too often…

Rank this Week: 4

Intellectual Property News

Intellectual Property News IP Blog. Published by Mandour & Associates

http://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/

May 17
Nintendo Scores Victory in Wii Controller Patent Lawsuit

Nintendo Scores Victory in Wii Controller Patent Lawsuit

IPNews® - A Panel of Circuit Court judges upheld a Nintendo Co. Ltd. victory over Motiva LLC in relation to the Nintendo Wii. Nintendo was held not to infringe Motiva's video controller patents. The panel also held that…
May 14
Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

IPNews® - Publisher J.T. Colby recently came up empty in its attempt to prevent Apple Inc. from using the iBooks trademark. Apple responded the lawsuit with a Motion for Summary Judgment disputing all claims. New York District…
May 13
U.S. Postal Service and IBM Fend Off Patent Lawsuit

U.S. Postal Service and IBM Fend Off Patent Lawsuit

IPNews® - Uship recently lost its appeal of a patent infringement case that it lost against the U.S. Postal Service. The case involves a U.S. Patent for an automated shipping machine. The U.S. Court of Appeals found that the…

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Intellectual Property, Business,…

Intellectual Property, Business, and Bankruptcy Blog

By Assouline & Berlowe.

http://assoulineberlowe.wordpress.com/

May 17
Patent Law: Blame-the-Bean Defense – Carries Little Weight with Supreme Court

Patent Law: Blame-the-Bean Defense – Carries Little Weight with Supreme Court

On May 13, 2013, the Supreme Court confirmed that a purchaser or subsequent owner of a patented article is not allowed to make new copies of the patented invention. The theory of patent exhaustion is not a defense. In Bowman…
May 15
Women Lawyers: Outstanding Public Service Award – Congratulations!

Women Lawyers: Outstanding Public Service Award – Congratulations!

Please join the Firm, as we congratulate the South Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (SPBC FAWL) on receiving State FAWL’s Outstanding Public Service Award for its Educating Tomorrow’s Adults…
May 13
Labor Law – Make Sure You are NOT DOA When the DOL Comes Knocking – Hire an Attorney

Labor Law – Make Sure You are NOT DOA When the DOL Comes Knocking – Hire an Attorney

Knock Knock. Who’s There? The Department of Labor (the “DOL”). The DOL is here to see you – now what?! Imagine the scene: you are the owner of a business, not too big but not small either. You have…

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Inter Alia

Covers internet legal research resources. By Tom Mighell.

http://www.inter-alia.net/fb-index.xml

Mar 29
Blawg of the Day – Blawgletter

Blawg of the Day – Blawgletter

We’ll end the week with a fun blog – Blawgletter is published by Dallas lawyer Barry Barnett, and it features “legal bits you can hold onto.” He talks about a number of legal topics – recent posts have…
Mar 28
Blawg of the Day – Law Office of Shawn Wright

Blawg of the Day – Law Office of Shawn Wright

I am finding that there are number of areas of law that give rise to a high percentage of law blogs of particularly low quality – and bankruptcy law is one of those areas. It’s so hard to find a bankruptcy law blog with any…
Mar 27
Blawg of the Day – The Securities Edge

Blawg of the Day – The Securities Edge

The Securities Edge is a securities blog for middle-market companies – it focuses on topics of interest to executives of middle-market businesses. Recent posts have discussed topics that include “say-on-pay”…

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International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

http://www.franchise-info.ca/

May 19
Franchisee Pushed to the Extreme & Beats McDonald's - Franchise Relationship

Franchisee Pushed to the Extreme & Beats McDonald's - Franchise Relationship

It should be obvious to anyone reading these words that it is never a good idea to lie to a court of law. That's a pretty basic concept, right? Lying in court documents is called "perjury," and it's a crime...
May 19
How To Buy an Investment Worthy Franchise - Franchise Relationship

How To Buy an Investment Worthy Franchise - Franchise Relationship

For so many years the quality of most of what passes for franchise investment opportunities has been so abysmally low that their selling risk has had to be hedged with capital punishment clauses galore in the franchise agreements and in...
May 16
Are People Mentioning You on LinkedIn? - Social Audience Marketing

Are People Mentioning You on LinkedIn? - Social Audience Marketing

Linkedin continues to make strides in making sure their site is as user friendly and efficient as possible. A recent update is definitely worth mentioning, as it can help you increase exposure in front of companies and contacts. You now...

Rank this Week: 239

International Economic Law and…

International Economic Law and Policy Blog

By WorldTradeLaw.net.

http://worldtradelaw.typepad.com/ielpblog/

May 19
Future Developments Related to "Benefit"

Future Developments Related to "Benefit"

I've done several posts related to the Canada - Renewable Energy AB reasoning on "benefit." As I noted, there is some uncertainty as to the potential scope of the ruling. How much leeway do governments now have to provide finanical...
May 19
Director, College of Law Global

Director, College of Law Global

Arizona State University asked me to post this: The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks a dynamic, proactive, and highly-motivated individual for the position of Director of the Center for Law and Global Affairs. The Director will report…
May 13
Strange Take on the WTO DG Race

Strange Take on the WTO DG Race

The WSJ has a strange article on Roberto Azevedo's selection as DG. It starts: A depressing rule of international institutions is that whatever their founding intentions they inevitably evolve to serve themselves or their worst members more…

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International Extradition Blog

Covers international extradition and transnational criminal defense. By McNabb Associates.

http://www.internationalextraditionblog.com

Nov 27
UK court blocks extradition to US of former Iranian ambassador | Law | guardian.co.uk

UK court blocks extradition to US of former Iranian ambassador | Law | guardian.co.uk

UK court blocks extradition to US of former Iranian ambassador | Law | guardian.co.uk.
Nov 14
“Alleged Colombian drug lord captured in Argentina asks not be extradited to US”

“Alleged Colombian drug lord captured in Argentina asks not be extradited to US”

The Washington Post on November 13, 2012 released the following updated story: “By Associated Press, BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An alleged Colombian drug lord captured in Argentina is asking a local judge to reject his extradition to the…
Nov 10
Colombia Awaits Extradition of Alleged Drug Trafficker

Colombia Awaits Extradition of Alleged Drug Trafficker

ABC News on November 9, 2012 released the following updated story: “By CESAR GARCIA Associated Press BOGOTA November 9, 2012 (AP) Colombian police are waiting for the extradition of a drug trafficker caught in Venezuela who they say is one…

Rank this Week: 166

International Law Prof Blog

By Professor Mark E. Wojcik and Cindy Galway Buys.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/international_law/

May 18
Happy Five Year Anniversary to Us!

Happy Five Year Anniversary to Us!

The International Law Prof Blog celebrates its fifth anniversary today! Thank you for your continued support and the thousands of visits over these past five years. We couldn't do it without you! Mark, Cindy, Cyndee, Laurent, and Michael
May 18
France Allows Same-Sex Marriage

France Allows Same-Sex Marriage

France has become the 14th country in the world to have same-sex marriage. It will also allow adoption by same-sex couples. (mew) Related articles France legalizes same-sex marriage Hollande signs law authorising gay marriage in France French…
May 18
UN General Assembly Puts French Polynesia Back on the List of UN Territories that Should be Decolonized

UN General Assembly Puts French Polynesia Back on the List of UN Territories that Should be Decolonized

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to place French Polynesia back on the UN list of territories that should be decolonized and requested the French Government to "facilitate rapid progress . . . towards a…

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International Law Reporter

Edited by Professor Jacob Katz Cogan.

http://ilreports.blogspot.com/

May 19
New Issue: Review of International Political Economy

New Issue: Review of International Political Economy

The latest issue of the Review of International Political Economy (Vol. 20, no. 2, 2013) is out. Contents include:Special Issue: Dreaming with the BRICS? The Washington Consensus and the New Political Economy of DevelopmentCornel Ban &…
May 18
New Issue: Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Institution

New Issue: Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Institution

The latest issue of Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Institutions (Vol. 19, no. 2, April-June 2013) is out. Contents include:Global InsightsCedric de Coning, John Karlsrud, & Ingrid Marie Breidlid, Turning…
May 17
Call for Submissions: Tory Fellowships for Legal Writing

Call for Submissions: Tory Fellowships for Legal Writing

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review has issued a call for submissions for its Tory Fellowships for Legal Writing. Here's the call:Call for SubmissionsTory Fellowships for Legal WritingTo encourage law students and recent law…

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IntLawGrrls

Features voices on international law, policy and practice.

http://intlawgrrls.blogspot.com/

Mar 8
We've revived!

We've revived!

Encouraged by our contributors and readers, we've revived IntLawGrrls on International Women's Day. You can find us at a new website: www.ilg2.org. Please visit us there, and don't forget to visit Diane Marie Amann at her new solo…
Dec 13
All good thing

All good thing

All good things must come to an end, as they say. And so it is today with IntLawGrrls. After much discussion among ourselves, we editors have decided to close this forum – to take a break from daily blogging, and to pursue new…
Dec 12
Go 'Grrl! Diane Marie Amann is Special Adviser to ICC Prosecutor on Children in Armed Conflict

Go 'Grrl! Diane Marie Amann is Special Adviser to ICC Prosecutor on Children in Armed Conflict

Exciting news!International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has appointed our own Diane Marie Amann, IntLawGrrls founder and editor-in-chief, to be her Special Adviser on Children in and affected by Armed Conflict. Bensouda announced…

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inversecondemnation.com

Recent developments and commentary on regulatory takings, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, property rights, and land use law. By Robert H. Thomas of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert.

http://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/

May 17
HSBA Appellate Section: Amicus Briefing

HSBA Appellate Section: Amicus Briefing

On Monday, May 20, 2013, I'll be speaking at the Hawaii State Bar Association's Appellate Law Section's monthly meeting, on "Amicus Briefing." Sorry for the short notice, but I am a last-minute substitution since one of the original…
May 17
Is Anyone On The Hook If a Volcano Gawker Ends Up In Trouble?

Is Anyone On The Hook If a Volcano Gawker Ends Up In Trouble?

This photo and accompanying story ("Volcano officials concerned about risky activity at Kilauea ocean entry") reminded us of an article we did a few years ago about issues of liability in these cases, the "compensation culture," and a famous…
May 17
USA's BIO In Western Water Rights Takings Case

USA's BIO In Western Water Rights Takings Case

Here's the BIO recently filed by the United States in Estate of Hage v. United States, No. 12-918 (cert. petition filed Jan. 17, 2013). This brief responds to the cert petition which seeks Supreme Court review of Estate of Hage v. United…

Rank this Week: 276

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers common securities broker abuses, early retirement scams, elder abuses, subprime mortages & collateralized debt obligation problems, and variable annuities and equity-indexed annuities. By Atlanta, Georgia stockbroker fraud attoneys, Page Perry.

http://www.investmentfraudlawyerblog.com/

Jan 8
Today's 'Alternative Investments' Resemble 'Limited Partnerships' of the Past

Today's 'Alternative Investments' Resemble 'Limited Partnerships' of the Past

Wall Street’s recent promotion of alternative investments should warrant serious concern among investors. It serves as an unpleasant example of history repeating itself. In the mid-1980s, Wall Street firms became enamored with limited…
Jan 7
Hedge Funds Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Hedge Funds Under Regulatory Scrutiny

The SEC has hired hedge fund industry professionals to assist in its investigation of problems and abuses in the hedge fund industry. Three SEC enforcement units are involved in the investigations: the Asset Management unit headed by Bruce…
Jan 7
Approach Actively Traded ETFs with Caution

Approach Actively Traded ETFs with Caution

A recent change in policy by the SEC could have a significant impact on the risk profile of some ETFs. In response to pressure from the industry, the SEC has lifted its moratorium on the use of derivatives by certain exchange traded funds. …

Rank this Week: 790

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Kevin C. Johnson.

http://johnsonwilk.net/bankruptcy/bk/

May 6
Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Receive A 1099-C For My Discharged Debt In Bankruptcy?

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Receive A 1099-C For My Discharged Debt In Bankruptcy?

Attorney Kevin C. Johnson discusses whether you will receive a 1099-C from your creditors if you file bankruptcy.
Apr 4
Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Lose My Retirement Accounts If I File Bankruptcy?

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Lose My Retirement Accounts If I File Bankruptcy?

Retirement assets are protected in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Don't cash them in to pay your creditors.
Aug 31
Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Get Rid Of My Medical Debt In Bankruptcy?

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Get Rid Of My Medical Debt In Bankruptcy?

Many Americans are inflicted with severe medical debt. You can get rid of the medical debt in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Rank this Week: 816

Iowa Workers' Compensation Law

By Paul McAndrew Law Firm.

http://iowaworkcomplaw.com/

May 16
Diesel Fumes and Lung Cancer

Diesel Fumes and Lung Cancer

Diesel Fumes Cause Lung Cancer Today’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. It’s greater than breast and…
May 13
UN Announces Treaty to Restrict Use of Mecury

UN Announces Treaty to Restrict Use of Mecury

Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Gelman from Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law. Over 140 governments meeting at a United Nations forum in Geneva have agreed to a global, legally-binding treaty to address mercury, a…
May 6
Seattle Shooting – Another Case of Workplace Gun Violence, and Another Call to Action

Seattle Shooting – Another Case of Workplace Gun Violence, and Another Call to Action

By working together we can bring an end to gun violence in America Today’s post comes from guest author Kit Case from Causey Law Firm. A man entered a Seattle bar late Sunday…

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IP Dragon

Covers intellectual property in China.

http://ipdragon.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

From now on, you can find new articles of IP Dragon on: ipdragon.org.So good bye to ipdragon.blogspot,com and hello ipdragon.org.All ipdragon.blogspot.com links will continue to be active, but will be redirected to ipdragon.orgAlso you…
Apr 7
Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

Shades of Red by Skram1 see ColourloversThe real question: "What shade of red will attract liability?"After publishing a draft of the copyright law, the National Copyright Administration comes now with a A Brief Explanation…
Mar 12
Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

Clone and OriginalThe silver screen is known to bring out the imagination of people. However, China's film industry has not given birth to a poster child of creativity, eyeing laboriously to any movie that has some measure of success, Chinese…

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IP in Brief

Comments on developments in copyright and trademark law. By Andrew Berger.

http://www.ipinbrief.com

Jan 28
The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I

The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I

I recently spoke at a CLE at my firm about how to successfully draft key provisions in an intellectual property license and negotiate them. Here is an edited transcript that I post in two pieces. In this first one I offer…
Jan 21
The Art of the Deal: Successfully Negotiating Intellectual Property and Technology Transaction

The Art of the Deal: Successfully Negotiating Intellectual Property and Technology Transaction

Andrew, joined by his colleagues Mark Grossman and Don Prutzman, will speak at the firm on Thursday morning January 24, 2013, on the art of the deal: how to negotiate intellectual property and technology transactions. The seminar will…
Dec 27
Oral Argument in the Second Circuit in Aereo Suggests that a Reversal Is in the Offing

Oral Argument in the Second Circuit in Aereo Suggests that a Reversal Is in the Offing

The oral argument in WNET et al. v. Aereo before the 2d Circuit panel of Judges Denny Chin and Christopher Droney and Eastern District Judge John Gleeson was long (more than 45 minutes) and spirited. The transcript is here. But the…

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IP Nuggets

Covers intellectual property law. By Morgan Law Offices, PLC.

http://patentaz.com/blog/

Dec 18
Fiscal Cliff Could Cost Patent Office $242 Million

Fiscal Cliff Could Cost Patent Office $242 Million

As readers are aware, the Congress and president are still far apart in creating a budget. If a compromise is not reached by the end of the year, the terms of the Budget Control Act of 2011 – known as the ‘Fiscal…
Nov 30
Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9

Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9

The USPTO confirmed that David Kappos will step down as the director for Patents in January, 2013. This is very unfortunate since Kappos has been doing an outstanding job as commissioner. Kappos’ accomplishments include…
Nov 30
Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9

Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9

The USPTO confirmed that David Kappos will step down as the director for Patents in January, 2013. This is very unfortunate since Kappos has been doing an outstanding job as commissioner. Kappos’ accomplishments include…

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IP Thinktank

Covers intellectual property strategy around the world. By Duncan Bucknell.

http://duncanbucknell.com/ipthinktank.blog

Jan 13
The pointy end of patent strategy – claim construction with the OUP Claim Construction Thesauru

The pointy end of patent strategy – claim construction with the OUP Claim Construction Thesauru

It doesn’t really matter how strategic you think you are, if you can’t access a pragmatic and clear construction of patent claims, you’re in trouble. While patent terms always come back to the context of the specification…
Dec 24
Happy holiday

Happy holiday

From all of us at Think IP Strategy, we wish you peace and joy this Christmas and we hope that 2013 holds much happiness and many successes for you! Image credit: Y0$HlMl Please do visit our site to see the rest of this post.
Dec 13
R&D Planning or R&D Direction

R&D Planning or R&D Direction

Guest post by Robert Cantrell R&D planning is a misnomer given the truth that no plan survives first contact with adversity. R&D involved experimentation, which essentially means to try something and see what happens because you…

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IPBiz

Intellectual property news affecting business and everyday life. From patent lawyer Lawrence B. Ebert.

http://ipbiz.blogspot.com/

May 19
"60 Minutes" Special Edition on May 19, 2013 at 8pm Eastern Time

"60 Minutes" Special Edition on May 19, 2013 at 8pm Eastern Time

There were three stories previewed for the "special edition" show on May 19, 2013:Massive migration out of Afghanistan. Movies about lions in Africa. Water-loving super lions.Taylor Swift as a role model. Anderson Cooper does "A Long and…
May 19
"60 Minutes" on May 19, 2013

"60 Minutes" on May 19, 2013

Lesley Stahl talked about computer face-recognition. Second, camp 14 by Anderson Cooper, a recycled story from December 2, 2012. Third, Lara Logan on Michael Jackson's fortunes after death. Image resurrection. What Michael Jackson left…
May 19
CBS Sunday Morning 19 May 2013

CBS Sunday Morning 19 May 2013

By Design, from Charles Osgood in Miami, FL; blog owner is enroute.Making the old new again.The Bacardi Building in Miami reminds us of the importance of color. Susan Spencer. Putting a tree in a home. Design should hark back to favorite…

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iPhone J.D.

A site for lawyers using the iPhone. By Jeff Richardson.

http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/

May 16
In the new

In the new

On Wednesday, May 15, Brandon Ashmore of Mentor, Ohio decided to download a free word game for his iPhone called Say the Same Thing. That happened to be the 50 billionth download from the App Store, and so Brandon was...
May 15
Review: LightLinez -- short Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad

Review: LightLinez -- short Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad

The iPhone and iPad come with a USB to Lightning cable that is 1 meter long, almost 40 inches. When you are far from an outlet, that is a good length, and sometimes I even wish it were longer. But...
May 14
[Sponsor] Transporter from Connected Data -- using two units to sync

[Sponsor] Transporter from Connected Data -- using two units to sync

Thank you to Connected Data, creator of the Transporter, for sponsoring iPhone J.D. again this month. I described the basic function of the Transporter in March, and last month I discussed the useful Transporter iOS app. This month, I want...

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IPKat

Covers copyright, patent, trade mark and privacy/confidentiality issues from a UK and European perspective.

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/

May 19
And 12 Points go to ... Ukraine

And 12 Points go to ... Ukraine

Uncle Sam, under the authority of the USTR, wants you to behave... Despite what the title might suggest, this post is not about the European's beloved festival of kitsch, where washed-up pop acts from the 90's and…
May 17
Friday fantasie

Friday fantasie

Here's a reminder for readers who quite properly concern themselves with such trivia as whether they are giving (or taking) legal advice that comes from a reliable source. The Official Journal of the European Union has published on a…
May 17
Framing of videos: Court of Justice to rule

Framing of videos: Court of Justice to rule

Merpel sniffs the water forsigns of pollution*Yesterday the First Civil Senate of the German Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) -- one of the most active and influential national intellectual property courts you can ever hope to find in the new Europe…

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IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright…

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright Trademark

Covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and Internet issues. By Gene Quinn.

http://www.ipwatchdog.com

May 19
Sowing the seeds of wrath: Doctrine of Patent Exhaustion Could Not Save Farmer from Liability for Infringing Monsanto’s Patents on Genetically Modified Seed

Sowing the seeds of wrath: Doctrine of Patent Exhaustion Could Not Save Farmer from Liability for Infringing Monsanto’s Patents on Genetically Modified Seed

Some had hoped that the Court would use Bowman as an opportunity to address the extent of a patent owner’s monopoly over other self-replicating technologies in the areas of biotechnology and information technology, such as human cell…
May 18
Dr. Phil Sues Gawker Media for Copyright Infringement

Dr. Phil Sues Gawker Media for Copyright Infringement

As briefly discussed above, Peteski brought this action against Deadspin because Deadspin copied the Dr. Phil show that had an exclusive interview with Ronaiah Tuiasosopo. Tuiasosopo is the brains (and voice) behind the hoax that was played…
May 17
Patent Statistics and SPEs: Looking Beyond PAIR Data

Patent Statistics and SPEs: Looking Beyond PAIR Data

I wrote something incorrect about SPE Len Tran and for that I apologize to him and to the USPTO and to readers who were lead astray. The fact is that if you do a simple Google patent search you will see that since the time he became a SPE in…

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ITC 337 Law Blog

Covers International Trade Commission cases and news. By Oblon Spivak.

http://www.itcblog.com

May 19
ALJ Rogers Grants Motion To Strike Supplemental Interrogatory Response And Denies Motion To Respond Out Of Time In Certain Integrated Circuit Chips (337-TA-859)

ALJ Rogers Grants Motion To Strike Supplemental Interrogatory Response And Denies Motion To Respond Out Of Time In Certain Integrated Circuit Chips (337-TA-859)

On May 9, 2013, ALJ Robert K. Rogers, Jr. Issued Order No. 19 granting Respondents LSI Corporation and Seagate Technology’s (collectively, “Respondents”) motion to strike Complainant Realtek Semiconductor Corporation’s…
May 17
ALJ Rogers Denies Motion For Leave To Amend Complaint In Certain Wireless Devices With 3G And/Or 4G Capabilities (337-TA-868)

ALJ Rogers Denies Motion For Leave To Amend Complaint In Certain Wireless Devices With 3G And/Or 4G Capabilities (337-TA-868)

On May 10, 2013, ALJ Robert K. Rogers, Jr. issued Order No. 27 denying Complainants InterDigital Technology Corporation, IPR Licensing, Inc. and InterDigital Holdings, Inc.’s (collectively, “InterDigital”) motion for leave…
May 16
ALJ Essex Grants Motions To Terminate Investigation As To Camus And Sidney Frank In Certain Products Having Laminated Packaging (337-TA-874)

ALJ Essex Grants Motions To Terminate Investigation As To Camus And Sidney Frank In Certain Products Having Laminated Packaging (337-TA-874)

On May 8, 2013, ALJ Theodore R. Essex issued the public version of Order No. 10 and Order No. 11 (both dated May 7, 2013) in Certain Products Having Laminated Packaging, Laminated Packaging, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-874).…

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Jack Bog's Blog

Law and other thoughts by Lewis & Clark Law School Professor Jack Bogdanski.

http://bojack.org/

Apr 5
Have a great weekend

Have a great weekend
Apr 5
Pay a compliment, then apologize

Pay a compliment, then apologize

This country is cutting out its own soul in the name of correctness.
Apr 5
Drive in from the Couv, *and* deal with MAX?

Drive in from the Couv, *and* deal with MAX?

We're intrigued by the reference, in this article about the CRoCk, to "Portland’s whizzy light-rail system, which many Vancouverites drive across the river to use." How many do you think is "many"?

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Janzen Ag Law Blog

Agricultural law blog that seeks to bring current legal issues of interest to the doorsteps of farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Tackles state and federal environmental issues related to agriculture. By Todd Janzen.

http://www.janzenaglaw.com/

May 13
Bowman v. Monsanto: Farmer Cannot Endlessly Replicate RR Soybean

Bowman v. Monsanto: Farmer Cannot Endlessly Replicate RR Soybean

The United States Supreme Court has held that an Indiana farmer cannot plant Roundup Ready (RR) soybeans purchased from a grain elevator (or "commodity soybeans") without violating Monsanto's RR patent. (Read prior post: Indiana Farmer…
May 1
Parker v. Obert's Legacy Dairy: Court Affirms Right to Farm Act Protection

Parker v. Obert's Legacy Dairy: Court Affirms Right to Farm Act Protection

A few years ago, the Obert family decided that in order for their dairy farm to continue on to the next generation, it would need to expand. The family consulted with experts in the industry and ultimately decided to build a new, modern…
Apr 21
Should I Create a New Company for My Custom Farming Business?

Should I Create a New Company for My Custom Farming Business?

Growing up on a beef cattle farm in Kansas, I spent a good part of my summers swathing and baling hay for other farmers in the area. This "custom farming" operation utilized some of our farm's machinery, but for the most part it…

Rank this Week: 948

JD Bliss Blog

For attorneys seeking career satisfaction, work/life balance and personal growth.

http://www.jdblissblog.com/

Jan 9
Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

In a recent blog post, startup guru Guy Kawasaki explained how to use LinkedIn to find a job (please also check out LinkedIn for Lawyers 101 for a short LinkedIn tutorial tailored to attorneys).
Dec 29
Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

Robert Sciglimpaglia's legal career came to an unexpected crossroads in May 2006. He could either continue practicing workers' compensation law full time, or accept a 13-day contract to perform as an extra in the Disney movie "Enchanted,"…
Nov 16
Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator

Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator

Career opportunities often fall into a lawyer's lap when he or she least expects it. The key is to seize the opportunity.

Rank this Week: 456

Jim Hamilton's World of Securities…

Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation

Commentaries on security regulation.

http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/

May 19
UK FRC Proposes Guidance on Financial Instruments for Outside Auditors of Company Financial Statement

UK FRC Proposes Guidance on Financial Instruments for Outside Auditors of Company Financial Statement

In light of the financial crisis and changes to international auditing and accounting standards, the UK Financial Reporting Council proposed revisions to its guidance for outside auditors of company financial statements on financial…
May 18
House Passes SEC Regulatory Accountability Act

House Passes SEC Regulatory Accountability Act

By a vote of 235 to 161 the House of Representatives passed the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, H.R. 1062. Seventeen Democrats voted to pass the bill. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital…
May 15
House Panel Approves Legislation Directing FSOC Study on Derivatives Credit Valuation Adjustment

House Panel Approves Legislation Directing FSOC Study on Derivatives Credit Valuation Adjustment

The House Financial Services Committee approved legislation requiring the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to conduct a study and report to Congress on the likely effects that differences between the U.S. and other…

Rank this Week: 121

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

May 17
The Brave New World of Identification

The Brave New World of Identification

Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint. While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
May 15
Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Lonny Hoffman, Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, U.C. Davis L. Rev. (forthcoming, 2013) available at SSRN.Brooke D. ColemanThe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are 75 years old this year. Imagine a fete thrown in their honor-mini…
May 13
Balkan Ghost

Balkan Ghost

Reva B. Siegel, From Colorblindness to Antibalkanization: An Emerging Ground of Decision in Race Equality Cases, 120 Yale L.J. 1278 (2011).Pat GudridgeWhatever Reva Siegel writes is worth close study. This recent Yale Law Journal…

Rank this Week: 59

Journal of Law, Economics & Policy

From George Mason University School of Law.

http://jlep.net/home/

Mar 1
JLEP Announces 2012-2013 Board of Editor

JLEP Announces 2012-2013 Board of Editor

The outgoing board is proud to announce the board of editors for next year.
Feb 6
Announcing Conference — The Digital Inventor: How Entrepreneurs Compete on Platform

Announcing Conference — The Digital Inventor: How Entrepreneurs Compete on Platform

Schedule of Events 8:30 AMBreakfast Reception 8:45 AMWelcoming Remarks Daniel Polsby, Dean, George Mason University School of Law Thomas Hazlett, Professor of Law & Economics, George Mason University 9:00…
Oct 11
Issue 7.4 Now Available Online

Issue 7.4 Now Available Online

Issue 7.4 of The Journal of Law, Economics & Policy is now available on our website. You can access a PDF file of the entire issue by clicking on the “Issues” tab above, or you can follow the link “PDF” below. It is also available…

Rank this Week: 420

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library…

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library Blog

Features legal news and research guides. From Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

http://lawlibrary.case.edu/blog

Nov 9
New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

The Case Western Reserve Law Review has put a lot of really solid work into the typesetting and page layout of their journal. Besides some real benefits for their operation in the pre-production process, this reformatting makes the Law Review…
Nov 8
The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

The votes are still being counted in 27 states as of 5pm. However, the election has been called and President Barack Obama will serve an additional four years as President.
Nov 5
Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

Last Tuesday I posted the information from four election map sites. I have posted at the end of this blog the information from today for those same sites. Not surprisingly, not one of the maps has gone completely unchanged.

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Julie's Wills & Estate Planning…

Julie's Wills & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning and probate. By Julie Garber.

http://wills.about.com/

May 14
Michael Jackson's Estate Takes More Hit

Michael Jackson's Estate Takes More Hit

With the Michael Jackson/AEG Live wrongful death lawsuit as a backdrop, the controversy surrounding the King of Pop and his family continues. Last week choreographer Wade Robson, who was a voluntary defense witness at Michael Jackson's child…
May 13
House Votes to Repeal North Carolina Estate Tax

House Votes to Repeal North Carolina Estate Tax

Will another state death tax disappear retroactively in 2013? Quite possibly. Last Wednesday the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 82 - 37 in favor of repealing the state estate tax retroactively to January 1, 2013. The bill…
May 12
Moving to Avoid Estate Taxes and Income Taxes? Absolutely Says One Maryland Couple

Moving to Avoid Estate Taxes and Income Taxes? Absolutely Says One Maryland Couple

OK, here I go again, writing about a topic that irks me every time I read an article or a study which concludes that people don't move to reduce their tax bill. As an estate planning attorney who practiced in Maryland from 1995 to 2004 (by…

Rank this Week: 957

Juries

Examines interesting and new developments regarding grand juries and trial juries. By Thaddeus Hoffmeister.

http://juries.blogspot.com/

May 17
Prosecutors Want to Run Background Checks on Juror

Prosecutors Want to Run Background Checks on Juror

Prosecutors in the Whitey Bulger trial recently requested that they be permitted to run criminal background checks on prospective jurors. Not surprisingly, Bulger's attorneys are opposing the government's request. …
May 15
MD Judge Prohibits Attorney from Researching Jurors Online

MD Judge Prohibits Attorney from Researching Jurors Online

According to the news story below, a judge in Montgomery County, Maryland has denied a defense attorney's request to research jurors online. Apparently, the judge finds the practice "totally inappropriate." The case in which the…
May 13
The Dual Face of the American Jury: New Law Review Comment

The Dual Face of the American Jury: New Law Review Comment

Stacey P. Eilbaum, The Dual Face of the American Jury: The Antiauthoritarian and Antimajoritarian Hero and Villain in American Law and Legal Scholarship, 98 Cornell L. Rev. 711 (2013).Introduction: Over the past fifty years, the Supreme Court…

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