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The Consumer Financial Services Blog

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Maurice & Needleman, P.C.

http://consumerfsblog.com/

May 16
FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

The FTC has ordered the California company Skyy Consulting, Inc., which provides robocalling services to its clients as CallFire, to pay a $75,000 fine and stop all illegal telemarketing robocalls as part of a settlement between the parties.…
May 3
FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
Apr 24
House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

Is he or isn’t he the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Richard Cordray is being barred from testifying before the House Financial Services Committee in the coming weeks until he is confirmed by the Senate because a…

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The G&G ADR Blog

Covers dispute resolution topics. By Grossman & Grossman P.A.

http://www.thegrossmanlawoffice.com/adr_blog/

May 16
How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer for Your Case

How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer for Your Case

How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer for Your Case For most people a divorce case is the most significant legal event of their life. While most people never face criminal charges or are a party in a …
Mar 28
Creating a Happier Home During Divorce

Creating a Happier Home During Divorce

By Lisa Matas Divorce is one of the most painful and unsettling periods of time you will ever experience. In fact, it is regarded as being in the top 3 most stressful events a person faces during their …
Feb 5
Orlando Divorce Lawyer Says Pick Up The Phone

Orlando Divorce Lawyer Says Pick Up The Phone

PICK UP THE PHONE! This blog is dedicated to one of the best professional communicators I have known: Dad. Dave Herbst, the man I am proud to have called “Dad,” spent 30-years as a publicist, writer, and editor …

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In Between Cases

Covers copyright, fair use, and sometimes trademark. By Christopher F. Meatto.

http://harvardlaw74.com

May 16
I am Mentoring at Regis Tech Accelerator Summer 2013

I am Mentoring at Regis Tech Accelerator Summer 2013

Regis Tech Accelerator to Launch Inaugural Summer Academy in June I am Regis Class of XX. The Number One Jesuit high school in the nation, located on the Upper East Side of New York City. This summer, the Regis Tech Accelerator (RTA), an…
Apr 28
AngelList and Y Combinator Funders Club Approved to Crowdfund

AngelList and Y Combinator Funders Club Approved to Crowdfund

“The Securities and Exchange Commission is making way for a number of startups and online investment platforms to enable startups to crowdsource investment. Early last week, Y Combinator-backed FundersClub received notice from the SEC…
Apr 25
Never Agree to a 60 Second Pitch

Never Agree to a 60 Second Pitch

The gladiators hung up their swords and chains over two centuries ago. While the 60 second pitch might be convenience for the Attention Deficit Disorders of venture capitalists and angel investors, it hardly ever favors the entrepreneur. Here…

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Waks and Barnett P.A. Blog

Covers cruise ship injuries, illnesses and accidents.

http://www.cruiselawyers.com/blog/

May 16
How to file a lawsuit against a cruise line in 2013

How to file a lawsuit against a cruise line in 2013

Taking a cruise is most often a fun and enjoyable experience. You get to relax, participate in the ship’s activities and visit places you may have never had the opportunity to visit previously. For thousands of people every week, the…
May 10
2 passengers go overboard on Carnival Cruise – and what it means for you

2 passengers go overboard on Carnival Cruise – and what it means for you

The headline is certainly dramatic: Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia Carnival Cruises Reports 2 People Missing Overboard in Australia – read the full story here at ABC News “The couple…
May 3
Car accidents happen in Miami every day – and it’s why you need a personal injury lawyer

Car accidents happen in Miami every day – and it’s why you need a personal injury lawyer

It’s unfortunate, but car accidents happen in the greater Miami area every day. Often, these accidents leave people injured and frustrated. Without legal advice or representation, you could be left without compensation – or…

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International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

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

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...
May 15
Why Some Companies Almost Always Win at Customer Service - Suppliers and Consultant

Why Some Companies Almost Always Win at Customer Service - Suppliers and Consultant

While being interviewed on a local radio show, one of the co-hosts posed this question - "Errol, exactly what is customer service?" I don't ever remember being asked that particular question but here's my reply -"Customer…
May 15
Is the Department of Labor Also Targeting Franchisees? - Franchise Relationship

Is the Department of Labor Also Targeting Franchisees? - Franchise Relationship

SALT LAKE CITY -- The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Universal Contracting LLC, CSG Workforce Partners LLC, Decorative Enterprises LLC, Mountain Builders Inc., Cory Atkinson, Tracy Burnham and Ryan Pace after an…

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An Associate's Mind

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

http://associatesmind.com

May 16
Are You A Worker Bee or Renegade Killer Bee?

Are You A Worker Bee or Renegade Killer Bee?

Over at the Philly Law Blog, Jordan Rushie has a post up on the hustle required to make it as a new lawyer: Monday: Confer with FNA Board to discuss PTSSD grant, which involves a significant amount of money coming into the neighborhood…
May 14
The Most Important “Social Media” Share Button Not On Your Website

The Most Important “Social Media” Share Button Not On Your Website

Social media! Social media! Social media! (to be read in a monster truck rally commercial announcer voice a la Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!) You have to have it. It needs to be plastered all over your website and blog.…
May 13
How To Build A 20 Year Relationship With Your Client

How To Build A 20 Year Relationship With Your Client

In 1993, I walked into an outdoor equipment store looking for a pair of rock climbing pants. I had just been climbing and rappelling a week before and promptly decided that I was going to take up rock climbing. I was young and taking up a…

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New Jersey Lawyers Blog

Covers New Jersey business, labor and employment, estate planning and consumer law. By McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC.

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/

May 16
The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

Every owner of a closely held small business should have an up to date buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement is a written agreement between business owners. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the current owners are…
Apr 19
Accident Check List - Steps You Should Take Following a New Jersey Accident

Accident Check List - Steps You Should Take Following a New Jersey Accident

Everyone should do their best to avoid accidents that lead to injuries such as car, bus, motorcycle, or trucking accidents, a slip and fall accident, or a work related accident - but some accidents cannot be avoided. Once you get into an…
Apr 10
The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

Every owner of a closely held small business should have an up to date buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement is a written agreement between a business's owners. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the current owners are…

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Translation For Lawyers

Translation For Lawyers covers various topics related to language translation, interpretation, and culture in the Legal Sytem. By All Language Alliance, Inc.

http://www.translationforlawyers.com/

May 16
The Verdict Is in: Human Translation Still Far Superior to Machine Translation

The Verdict Is in: Human Translation Still Far Superior to Machine Translation

We've compared professional document translation services by professional human translators with the process of challenging computer generated foreign language translations. Machine translation first came into being during the Second World…
May 14
Legal Translation and International Arbitration in France

Legal Translation and International Arbitration in France

Professional French to English legal translations and English to French legal translation services play an important role in international arbitration in France. In 2011 France adopted a new law on arbitration (Articles 1142 - 1527 of the…
May 13
Legal Translation, International Litigation and Attorney Ethics: Focus on Germany

Legal Translation, International Litigation and Attorney Ethics: Focus on Germany

Professional German to English legal translations and English to German legal translation services play an important role in international litigation. As the legal profession continues to become more and more global, many attorneys will find…

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HR & Benefits Update

Covers human resources and other workforce management, compensation and employee benefits laws, policies and practices. By Solutions Law Press.

http://slphrbenefitsupdate.wordpress.com

May 16
Updated Kaiser Family Foundation Tool May Help Project Which Employees Will Get Subsidie

Updated Kaiser Family Foundation Tool May Help Project Which Employees Will Get Subsidie

Employers, health insurers, health plan administrators and brokers and individuals wanting help projecting when employees or other individuals are likely to qualify for subsidies for enrolling in the health insurance exchanges established…
May 12
New IRS Guidance On ESOP Investment Diversification Reminder To Tighten Compliance, Risk Management

New IRS Guidance On ESOP Investment Diversification Reminder To Tighten Compliance, Risk Management

Fiduciaries, administrators, sponsors, advisors, trustees and others with involvement or responsibility for Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) should review these rules and ensure that appropriate steps are taken to update their plan terms…
May 9
EBSA Releases Model ACA Notices Discussing Coverage Option

EBSA Releases Model ACA Notices Discussing Coverage Option

Employer and other health plans should begin updating their health plan notice and enrollment documents in response to the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration’s release today of the following key…

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Scottish Law Reporter

Reporting on news & issues of Justice, Law & Politics, from Scotland.

http://scottishlaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
Shame for Crown Office & Lord Advocate as former Procurator Fiscal Stuart MacFarlane admits downloading child porn, added to sex offenders register

Shame for Crown Office & Lord Advocate as former Procurator Fiscal Stuart MacFarlane admits downloading child porn, added to sex offenders register

Silence from Crown Office after former prosecutor admits downloading child porn A FORMER PROCURATOR FISCAL DEPUTE who served under ex-Lord Advocate now Dame Elish Angiolini DBE QC (born McPhilomy) at Scotland’s Crown Office &…
May 14
Police called in to investigate DWF Biggart Baillie’s Banking & Finance head solicitor Grant Docherty, fined £7.5K by Discipline Tribunal over ‘crazed’ threats made to client

Police called in to investigate DWF Biggart Baillie’s Banking & Finance head solicitor Grant Docherty, fined £7.5K by Discipline Tribunal over ‘crazed’ threats made to client

Top Banking specialist lawyer Grant Docherty found guilty of threatening client. SOLICITOR GRANT DOCHERTY, currently the head of Banking & Finance at DWF Biggart Baillie has been found GUILTY of PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT and fined…
May 6
Police Scotland asked to investigate collapsed Scottish bank HBoS for evidence of fraud & corruption after Thames Valley Police charge eight with money laundering, fraud

Police Scotland asked to investigate collapsed Scottish bank HBoS for evidence of fraud & corruption after Thames Valley Police charge eight with money laundering, fraud

Police Scotland asked to investigate corruption at HBoS. POLICE SCOLTAND have been asked to investigate Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) now known as Lloyds Banking group, after complaints were lodged with the force by former HBoS shareholder…

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Covers governance in higher education and in law firms, bankruptcy ethics, popular culture and the law, Enron and other corporate fiascos, and professional responsibility generally. By Nancy Rapoport, a law professor at UNLV's Boyd School of Law.

http://nancyrapoport.blogspot.com/

May 15
Update on my Gonzaga piece on law schools, lying, and Enron.

Update on my Gonzaga piece on law schools, lying, and Enron.

After I published this piece, Robert K. Vischer, the dean of the University of St. Thomas Law School (Minnesota), gently suggested that I might want to clarify St. Thomas's restatement of its employment data: [Y]ou refer to St. Thomas…
May 13
It's official--the new bankruptcy fee guidelines are rolling out on July 1.

It's official--the new bankruptcy fee guidelines are rolling out on July 1.

Today's Wall Street Journal has a big article about the U.S. Trustee Program's new fee guidelines for lawyers in larger bankruptcy cases (here). The rollout of the guidelines isn't a surprise. The USTP published the proposed…
May 7
When I've had a tough day (and no, today wasn't tough), I read this blog.

When I've had a tough day (and no, today wasn't tough), I read this blog.

Here. I also read my friends' blogs, too....

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UB Law Library Blog

Features news from the UB Law Library.

http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/blog/law

May 15
No H8 4 the Pl8

No H8 4 the Pl8

Whenever I’m stuck in traffic and every radio station has conspired against me to play commercials at the same time as they have a tendency to do, I thank the boredom gods for whatever clever person thought up the idea for vanity…
May 11
Access to Law Database

Access to Law Database

UPDATE: Access to all databases has been restored. It appears there is a temporary problem accessing the UB Databases. If you are attempting to use any of the LEGAL databases, please use this link: Law Databases…
May 7
To Cheat Mockingbird

To Cheat Mockingbird

Oh for the love of Maycomb, what’s going on here? Harper Lee, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and creator of the character who won this year’s Millie for Best Lawyer, brought a lawsuit against Samuel Pinkus, the son-in-law of her…

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Bank Lawyer's Blog

Covers accounting/auditing, commercial lending, credit unions, electronic banking, privacy, RESPA and stocks. By Kevin Funnell.

http://www.banklawyersblog.com/3_bank_lawyers/

May 15
There Ain't No "There," There

There Ain't No "There," There

Last week, an article by Andy Peters in the American Banker hit a nerve. It profiled a California bank that had tried to make small dollar loans work as an alternative to payday lending, but had decided to give up...
May 14
Waters Attacked By Sudden Fit Of Reason

Waters Attacked By Sudden Fit Of Reason

This past weekend, The New York Times set out to rehabilitate in the minds of community bankers the image of a woman whose performance in a congressional hearing was once described by The Atlantic's Megan McArdle as "like watching…
May 12
Camden Fine Fires Off A Fine Salvo

Camden Fine Fires Off A Fine Salvo

In recent opinion piece for Bloomberg News, ICBA CEO Camden Fine was in fine fettle, ranting about his favorite topic: new regulatory burdens are strangling community while the largest banks are doing just fine, thank you very much. Among…

Rank this Week: 399

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Covers Washington State and Seattle DUI defense, information and news. By Leyba Defense PLLC.

http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com/

May 15
Should State's lower the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05?

Should State's lower the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05?

Recently the National Traffic Safety Board conducted a study and recently recommended that all State's reduce the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05. Currently the level in all 50 states is 0.08. Citing the need to reduce traffic…
May 6
Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor

Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor

Governor Inslee signed a bill into law this last week that would essentially give minors immunity against a minor in possession criminal charge if they seek medical help for an overdose. I guess the theory behind the bill is the…
May 1
Meet the man behind Washington States move towards stiffer DUI penaltie

Meet the man behind Washington States move towards stiffer DUI penaltie

State Rep. Roger Goodman a democrat from Kirkland is the man behind the push towards toughening up Washington State's DUI laws. Recently an article from the Seattle Times sat down with Rep. Goodman and did a profile on him. He sounds like…

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National Bankruptcy Forum

Covers bankruptcy and consumer related issues.

http://www.nationalbankruptcyforum.com

May 15
Do you have too much debt to handle? Know the signs…

Do you have too much debt to handle? Know the signs…

Debt isn’t always bad, but be careful about taking on too much… It gets a bad rap, but debt is not necessarily always a bad thing. In the business world, Fortune 500 companies sell off debt in the form of bonds to raise capital…
May 10
Ohio Foreclosure Laws: What You Need to Know

Ohio Foreclosure Laws: What You Need to Know

A Quick Summary of the Ohio Foreclosure Process “Foreclosure” is simply a term used to describe the legal process used by your mortgage company, or any other mortgage lender (such as a bank), to take possession of your home. A…
May 2
File Bankruptcy or Settle a Debt? Check your Credit Report.

File Bankruptcy or Settle a Debt? Check your Credit Report.

While there are many and varied reasons that people file a bankruptcy case or settle a debt, certainly an improved credit score is a desired result. Unfortunately, post bankruptcy and post debt settlement credit reporting is often not…

Rank this Week: 360

Death Care Law Blog

Covers laws relating to preneed and death care compliance, serving banks, funeral homes, crematories, and cemetaries. By Attorney William Stalter.

http://www.deathcarelaw.com/

May 15
Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

Michigan's Plan: Target Date Investment Strategy

I stand corrected. A representative of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association advises that their request for proposal for a new investment advisor for the master trust has resulted in the selection of a firm that will not only assume a…
May 2
Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

Illinois Tax Blues: when a loss is not a lo

For many Illinois funeral homes, April 15th served as a bitter reminder of Merrill Lynch and the financial losses suffered by the IFDA master trust. The final Merrill Lynch settlements (approximately $41 million) were received in 2012, and…
Apr 17
Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

Wisconsin Cemeteries: Who needs a fiduciary?

Here is proof that readership of newspapers is going down. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called a few weeks back about a Wisconsin legislative bill that sought investment freedom for cemetery trust funds. With the legislative battle…

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Los Angeles Sexual Harassment…

Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blog

Covers sexual harassment and retaliation. By Okorie Okorocha.

http://www.losangelessexualharassmentlawyerblog.com/

May 15
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is once again the target of a civil lawsuit, this one by two deputies who had been part of a jail gang intelligence unit. Our Los Angeles harassment lawyers understand that the two were reportedly working…
May 9
L.A. Police Department Lawsuits to be Probed, Vows Candidate

L.A. Police Department Lawsuits to be Probed, Vows Candidate

In his campaign to become city controller, Councilman Dennis Zine has said that his top priority would be to audit the risk management division of the Los Angeles Police Department, in an effort to determine why the agency has had so many…
Apr 23
Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say

Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say

The Los Angeles Unified School District failed to stop its superintendent from sexually harassing a male subordinate, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Our Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers understand that the district is also…

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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/

May 15
Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway

Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway

We've all been there -- spending hours behind the wheel, wanting nothing more than some shuteye. While most of us make it home safely, there are others who aren't so lucky. According to Yahoo News, there were more than 11,000 people killed…
May 12
New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England

New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England

Older drivers face some serious obstacles behind the wheel. But there could soon be a way to help them get around some of these problems. According to The Washington Post, officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
May 10
Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State

Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State

The state of Massachusetts ranked as the 6th most bike-friendly state in the country for 2013. And we pride ourselves on this ranking. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Massachusetts earned this ranking for good reason. Out…

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Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/

May 15
Florida Senate Delays Broadening Baker Act Powers for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants-Calls for a Study

Florida Senate Delays Broadening Baker Act Powers for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants-Calls for a Study

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Florida’s nurse practitioners and physician assistants were hopeful the Senate would vote to allow them to have the authority to order the…
May 1
Nurses Service Organization (NSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

Nurses Service Organization (NSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Often we learn after the fact that a health professional such as nurses, advance registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), certified registered nurse…
Feb 21
Nursing Liability and Nursing Malpractice – Part 2

Nursing Liability and Nursing Malpractice – Part 2

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In this blog I discuss the concept of nursing malpractice. It is the second blog of my two-part series. To read part one, … Continue reading…

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Defending People: The Art and…

Defending People: The Art and Science of Criminal Defense Trial Lawyering

Covers criminal defense law. By Mark Bennett.

http://bennettandbennett.com/blog

May 14
Math is Hard: Fear is Not Danger

Math is Hard: Fear is Not Danger

A recent Gallup poll names the Houston, Sugar Land, and Baytown region among the least safe U.S. metro areas, according to resident confidence in the safety of where they live. Only 63 percent of those polled in the Houston…
May 12
Book Review and Giveaway: Mistrial

Book Review and Giveaway: Mistrial

When I got a copy of Mark Geragos and Pat Harris’s Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works … and Sometimes Doesn’t in the mail, I was primed to be either outraged or bored. I’ve expressed my…
May 9
Texas SB 834: The Star Chamber Bill

Texas SB 834: The Star Chamber Bill

One of the few great virtues of American criminal justice is that it is committed in the light of day. Courts are open to the public, and generally—not always; anonymous juries are becoming more common, which ironically means that the…

Rank this Week: 453

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Covers broker fraud, investor fraud, marketing timing, and securities fraud. By Shepherd Smith & Edwards.

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/

May 14
Two Men Sentenced in Texas Securities Case Involving $30 Million Promissory Note Fraud that Bilked Investors Via Ponzi Scam

Two Men Sentenced in Texas Securities Case Involving $30 Million Promissory Note Fraud that Bilked Investors Via Ponzi Scam

In Harris County state District Court, two men have received prison terms of a decade each for running a Texas Ponzi scam that involved life insurance policy death benefits. Gregory F. Jablonski and Howard Glen Judah are accused of…
May 11
Wells Fargo Settles Securities Lawsuit Over Medical Capital Holdings Ponzi Scam for $105M

Wells Fargo Settles Securities Lawsuit Over Medical Capital Holdings Ponzi Scam for $105M

Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) has consented to pay $105M to investors of the now failed Medical Capital Holdings Inc. The bank had served as trustee for Medical Capital securities. The medical receivables financing company got about $2.2…
May 10
$500M MBS Settlement Reached Between Countrywide and Investor

$500M MBS Settlement Reached Between Countrywide and Investor

Class action securities plaintiffs, led by the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, have settled their mortgage-backed securities lawsuit against Countrywide for $500 million. This is the largest federal class action MBS securities case…

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Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com

May 14
California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection

California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection

Just a few days ago, the California Attorney General announced the filing of a lawsuit against Chase Bank USA, N.A. and two related companies for fraudulent and unlawful debt collection practices. The lawsuit alleges that Chase Bank…
May 1
Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!

Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!

Many debt collectors will offer a settlement agreement or stipulation to a consumer after a lawsuit is filed. Usually, that agreement specifies that the consumer is to make certain payments every month for a set time period. …
Apr 18
Orlando Car Dealer to Sue Another Car Dealer

Orlando Car Dealer to Sue Another Car Dealer

A recent story on WESH.com dealing with auto fraud caught my eye. According to the story, a dealership called “V-12 Auto Sales” in Orlando has been charged with falsifying titles for vehicles in order to make a profit. …

Rank this Week: 480

Copyright Litigation Blog

Review of copyright law, copyright litigation, art litigation and relevant current events. Discussions of recent case law and federal rules of civil procedure. By Ray Dowd.

http://copyrightlitigation.blogspot.com/

May 14
Join Us Tonight at the SDNY: Honoring Our Federal Defender

Join Us Tonight at the SDNY: Honoring Our Federal Defender

Honoring Our Federal Defenders The Federal Bar Association Chapter for the Southern District of New York Invites youto an event honoringOur Federal Defenders~ Introduction by ~The Honorable Chief Judge Loretta A. PreskaUnited States…
May 1
Masterpieces & Mystery: Nazi Art Looting Presentation at the Dayton Art Institute on May 21

Masterpieces & Mystery: Nazi Art Looting Presentation at the Dayton Art Institute on May 21

Masterpieces & MysteryDayton Art Institute Date: Tuesday, May 21Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Location: Dayton Art Institute- NCR Renaissance AuditoriumTickets: $35 non-members$30 museum members$30 Federal and Dayton Bar Association…
Apr 25
Scholars Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Review Nazi Looted Art Case

Scholars Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Review Nazi Looted Art Case

Proffessor Edward Gaffney of Valparaiso University recently submitted a Brief Amicus Curiae on behalf of numerous scholars in support of Certiorari in the Bakalar v. Vavra case. To read the Amicus Brief, click…

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MediaBerkman

Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet & Society Podcast.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman

May 14
Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom

Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom

What does talk of cyber war mean for our liberties? The United States has a new military command for cyberspace, with the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) as its commander. At the same time, the Secretary of State has announced…
May 14
Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom [AUDIO]

Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom [AUDIO]

What does talk of cyber war mean for our liberties? The United States has a new military command for cyberspace, with the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) as its commander. At the same time, the Secretary of State has announced…
May 7
Justin Reich on Personalized Learning, Backpacks Full of Cash, Rockstar Teachers, and MOOC Madne

Justin Reich on Personalized Learning, Backpacks Full of Cash, Rockstar Teachers, and MOOC Madne

For decades, policymakers and futurists have heralded digital tools as essential to the the future of learning. Has the moment of disruptive transformational revolution finally arrived? If we are at a watershed moment, what futures are…

Rank this Week: 385

Health Industry Washington Watch

Covers U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences and health care industry. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.healthindustrywashingtonwatch.com/

May 14
New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

The Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch blog has been updated to report on recent health policy developments, including the following: -- Regulatory Developments. CMS has published several major proposed rules that would update…
May 14
Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…
May 14
Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion

Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion

This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…

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Environmental Law Prof Blog

The Environmental Law Prof Blog is currently seeking an editor.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/environmental_law/

May 14
On NEPA and Duplicity

On NEPA and Duplicity

A few days ago, John Bonine, an environmental law professor at the University of Oregon, sent an email to the environmental law professors’ listserve asking for stories about “fraud, lies, omissions, and plagiarism” in environmental…
May 13
Standing in Recent Environmental Case

Standing in Recent Environmental Case

On Wednesday (May 15), the Environmental Law Institute is hosting a lunchtime seminar on The Future of Standing in Environmental Cases, with a great panel: F. William Brownell, Partner, Hunton & Williams (moderator) Amanda Leiter,…
May 8
LSU Law Center Launches New Laborde Energy Law Center

LSU Law Center Launches New Laborde Energy Law Center

In a bit of shameless self-promotion of my home institution, I wanted to highlight that LSU's Laborde Energy Law Center has now been officially launched. You can check out the new website here. The Center was made possible in large...

Rank this Week: 417

TechnoLlama

Covers copyrights, creative commons, DRM, open source and more. By Andres Guadamuz.

http://www.technollama.co.uk

May 14
3D printed gun poses awkward regulatory question

3D printed gun poses awkward regulatory question

The Liberator gun The world is finally waking up to the promises and threats of 3D printing, when a group of people calling themselves Defense Distributed published the plans online to make a 3D printed gun make almost entirely out of…
May 3
Has the UK abolished copyright? Analysis of new orphan work legislation

Has the UK abolished copyright? Analysis of new orphan work legislation

Please, sir, I want some more copyright protection Has the UK abolished copyright law with the passing of orphan works legislation? I’ll answer quickly with Betteridge’s Law of Headlines: NO. However, if you listen to some…
May 2
Building privacy filters against constant surveillance

Building privacy filters against constant surveillance

Do you remember the time when important events were described by journalists, re-enacted by actors, or retold by witnesses? Lucky snapshots were rare, and viral videos and citizen journalism were alien concepts. Now we are increasingly…

Rank this Week: 460

Legal Pad

Cal Law blog.

http://legalpad.typepad.com/my_weblog/

May 13
Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

[Vanessa Blum] The White House at long last is closing in on a pick to fill the Northern District judicial seat once held by U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Beth Labson Freeman is the...
Apr 19
Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini

Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini

[Scott Graham] The lawyer most responsible for developing Silicon Valley's culture of entrepreneurship is feeling the pressure of disruptive change. Speaking to Santa Clara University law students this week, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &…
Apr 19
DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast

DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast

[Scott Graham] When the Sixth District Court of Appeal found “flagrant” prosecutorial misconduct in the case of Daniel Shazier last December, the Santa Clara County district attorney’s office was contrite. "Based on the court's…

Rank this Week: 377

Law Actually

Blog of a LL.M law student in the UK.

http://lawactually.blogspot.com/

May 13
Studying for a law exam - a cry for help

Studying for a law exam - a cry for help

It’s been a while since I did a mailbag feature, so here’s to turning that around. ;-) The following email plopped into my inbox a couple of weeks ago from a law student panicked by the prospect of open book exams: Just found…
May 8
To kill a mockingbird - I wish someone had killed me

To kill a mockingbird - I wish someone had killed me

Anything would have been better than reading that thing! You’d have had to been holed up somewhere for your entire life to not be familiar with the award winning novel by Harper Lee. It’s often cited as being a must-read novel…
May 7
Thief aping Santa Claus found dead in chimney at law firm

Thief aping Santa Claus found dead in chimney at law firm

(And who said I was lousy at coming up with blog post titles?!?) :p From the Telegraph 03/05/13: The body of a serial burglar was discovered wedged in the chimney of a Grade II–listed building after staff at a solicitor's office…

Rank this Week: 402

Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal cases and news. By Law Office of Vladimir Gagic PLLC.

http://www.phoenixcriminallawyerblog.com/

May 13
Should Jodi Arias have tried Diminished Capacity Defense?

Should Jodi Arias have tried Diminished Capacity Defense?

After every trial, regardless of the outcome, one side will always analyse the results and ask themselves if another strategy or approach would have been better. In the context of the Jodi Arias trial, I have heard a few commentators mention…
Apr 29
Medical Marijuana Card No Defense to DUI 28-1381(A)(3) Charge

Medical Marijuana Card No Defense to DUI 28-1381(A)(3) Charge

Even though Arizona voters recently passed a medical marijuana law, Arizona prosecutors are not giving the new law much respect. As I have written about before, Arizona has an illegal metabolite statute, 28-1381(A)(3) that makes it illegal to…
Apr 16
Is a Pillow a "Deadly Weapon" or "Dangerous Instrument"? Why Yes it is...

Is a Pillow a "Deadly Weapon" or "Dangerous Instrument"? Why Yes it is...

Some crimes are alleged as "dangerous" because a deadly weapon was used by the defendant. For example, if a defendant uses a deadly weapon while committing misdemeanor assault, the charge will be aggravated or felony assault and as…

Rank this Week: 456

The Wired GC

Covers compliance, corporate governance, management, regulations, tactics and technology.

http://www.wiredgc.com

May 13
Bloomberg: Through the Looking Gla

Bloomberg: Through the Looking Gla

When reporters become the story, you have something worth reading about. Late last week, multiple media sources revealed that Bloomberg news reporters had accessed information about customer usage of the Bloomberg financial terminal. The New…
Apr 1
Is the Real April Fool the Lawyer Who Sues a Client?

Is the Real April Fool the Lawyer Who Sues a Client?

So there is this large dust-up, undoubtedly you’ve heard. A client doesn’t pay a law firm invoice after repeated requests. Law firm threatens to sue. Client doesn’t pay. Law firm sues. Client counterclaims. Client gets…
Mar 12
Detroit: Lawyers on the Case

Detroit: Lawyers on the Case

Many in the United States think Detroit as an example of failure. Failed industry (autos), failed city (Chapter 9 looming?), failed leadership (see below). As a life-long resident of the greater Detroit area, I agree that all those…

Rank this Week: 432

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/

May 13
Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

One blessing of aging is that it gives us the opportunity to get to know our grandchildren, and perhaps even our great-grandchildren. As we live through our 70s and 80s we can watch them grow into adulthood. We can develop special…
May 9
Community Spouse Minimum Income Allowance to Increase to $1,939 on July 1, 2013

Community Spouse Minimum Income Allowance to Increase to $1,939 on July 1, 2013

If a married nursing home resident receives Medicaid long-term care benefits, his or her community spouse is entitled to retain a certain minimum level of income called the Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMNA). If the community spouse's…
May 9
Hospital Arbitration Agreement signed by Mother is Unenforceable against Daughter

Hospital Arbitration Agreement signed by Mother is Unenforceable against Daughter

Can a mother enter into an agreement with a hospital that limits her daughter’s rights to sue the hospital for negligent care? What if the mother doesn’t have power of attorney or guardianship authority? That issue was the subject…

Rank this Week: 479

Law at the End of the Day

Focuses on issues and the differences in how the law relates to economic organizations, political organizations, religious, ethnic and family organizations. By Penn State Dickinson School of Law Professor Larry CatÃ¡ Backer.

http://lcbackerblog.blogspot.com/

May 12
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Excludes Makers of Reconstituted Tobacco Leaf in the U.S. and China

Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Excludes Makers of Reconstituted Tobacco Leaf in the U.S. and China

On May 8, 2013, the Norwegian Ministry of Finance published its decision to exclude the American company Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc. and the Chinese company Huabao International Holdings Limited from the investment universe of the …
May 9
Xi Jinping's Constitutional Vision: Speech on the 30th Anniversary of the 1982 Constitution

Xi Jinping's Constitutional Vision: Speech on the 30th Anniversary of the 1982 Constitution

In the wake of the transition of leadership in China at the end of 2012, there has been a notable amount of attention paid to issues of constitutional structure and integrity. These movements have been met with a certain amount of…
May 8
New Paper Posted -- Towards a Robust Theory of the Chinese Constitutional State: Between Formalism and Legitimacy in Jiang Shigong's Constitutionalism

New Paper Posted -- Towards a Robust Theory of the Chinese Constitutional State: Between Formalism and Legitimacy in Jiang Shigong's Constitutionalism

I have been considering the development of modern Chinese constitutionalism. In particular, I have been considering the unique structures of Chinese constitutionalism beyond the constitutional document and the related issue of its…

Rank this Week: 483

Durham-in-Wonderland

Features comments and analysis about the Duke/Nifong case. By Professor KC Johnson.

http://durhamwonderland.blogspot.com/

May 11
"We Are Not Radicals"

"We Are Not Radicals"

. . . writes proud, defiant member of the Group of 88.In his co-authored op-ed, and after implying that his conduct might somehow be comparable to the brave civil rights activists who participated in the Greensboro sit-ins, Group…
May 7
More on Penn State & Accountability

More on Penn State & Accountability

I’ve written extensively on the contrasting approaches to accountability between Penn State and Duke. The Penn State trustees, although they remained asleep at the switch for years, at the very least acted aggressively once the Sandusky…
Apr 22
The Orin & Selena Show

The Orin & Selena Show

In the early stages of the lacrosse case, Orin Starn distinguished himself as among the Duke faculty members most eager to exploit his own students’ distress to advance his campus agenda. The Sociology professor never seemed to miss a…

Rank this Week: 373

Vincent G. Rinn Law Library

Covers books, current affairs, legal news and legal research. From the DePaul University College of Law.

http://depaullaw.typepad.com/library/

May 9
Some States Broadening Library Privacy Laws To E-Book

Some States Broadening Library Privacy Laws To E-Book

For ages, reading a book was a solitary and private activity. The reader engaging the author's thoughts through words on a tangible media.When you read, how you read, whether you finished a book, were pretty much, your own business.…
May 6
DePaul law Library Photos 1933 - 1959

DePaul law Library Photos 1933 - 1959
May 1
DePaul Law Librarian, Denise Kukac Glynn, Wins Local Association Award

DePaul Law Librarian, Denise Kukac Glynn, Wins Local Association Award

Denise has been the head of cataloging at the Rinn Law Library for 17 years. She has been a member of the Chicago Association of Law Libraries (CALL) , almost as long. She has contributed greatly to the life of...

Rank this Week: 388

Land Use Prof Blog

By Professors Will Cook, Chad D. Emerson, Matthew J. Festa, Ngai Pindell and Jamie Baker Roskie.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/land_use/

May 8
Solving last week’s local government decentralization riddle: school districts massively consolidated, special districts exploded, and counties and city governments stayed about the same

Solving last week’s local government decentralization riddle: school districts massively consolidated, special districts exploded, and counties and city governments stayed about the same

Last week I posted about some curious U.S. Census data I found that appeared to indicate that the number of local government units had shrunk by 42 percent since 1942, a trend that would seemingly buck conventional beliefs that local...
May 7
Professors' Corner May 8--Commercial Leasing

Professors' Corner May 8--Commercial Leasing

As many of you know, the ABA hosts a free "Professors' Corner" teleconference each month, where we have the chance to discuss recent cases and hot topics with scholars and practitioners. Courtesy of Julie Forrester, here is the info…
May 3
Could it be that American local governments are actually more centralized than they were a generation ago?

Could it be that American local governments are actually more centralized than they were a generation ago?

When I teach State & Local Government Law, one of the narratives of the course is jurisdictional fragmentation—what scholars call “decentralization”—of local governmental authority. To support this claim, I like to bring out the…

Rank this Week: 449

Election Law @ Moritz

Information and insight on the laws governing federal, state and local elections. By the Moritz College of Law.

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/electionlaw/

May 8
Ohio House Committee Recommends Upholding Landis' Election Victory

Ohio House Committee Recommends Upholding Landis' Election Victory
Feb 27
Conference: Under the Influence? Interest Groups,

Conference: Under the Influence? Interest Groups,
Feb 19
Silence of the Lamb

Silence of the Lamb

Rank this Week: 445

West Virginia Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal appeals and personal injury law. By Wolfe Law Firm.

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

May 8
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty For Taking Part in a West Virginia Painkiller Distribution Ring

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty For Taking Part in a West Virginia Painkiller Distribution Ring

An Ohio resident recently pleaded guilty to taking part in a painkiller distribution ring that consisted of buying pills at locations both in-state and out-of-state and selling them at a Huntington auto repair garage. Jeffrey King pleaded…
Apr 30
Class Action Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company Filed in Federal Court in West Virginia

Class Action Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company Filed in Federal Court in West Virginia

Recently, several aggrieved customers filed a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company in federal court, the Southern District of West Virginia. They claimed that the Ford vehicles that they purchased, in the years between 2002 and…
Apr 24
Judiciary Committee of West Virginia House of Delegates Votes to Reject Burglary Tools Bill

Judiciary Committee of West Virginia House of Delegates Votes to Reject Burglary Tools Bill

Earlier this month, the Judiciary Committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to reject sending a Senate Bill to the House floor for a vote. The Senate Bill would have made it a misdemeanor to keep "burglar's tools," such as…

Rank this Week: 464

Information Governance Engagement…

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…

Rank this Week: 420

Yale Law Library - Foreign and…

Yale Law Library - Foreign and International Blog

Covers international law, agreements and legal research resources.

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/foreign/default.aspx

May 3
Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

The search for accountability for the genocide of the Bosnian Muslims in July 1995 has gone beyond the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In 2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina brought a case to the…
Apr 19
Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right

Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right

This year’s Bernstein Symposium, Beyond Kiobel: Human Rights and Corporate Liability in the 21st Century, held last week, explored how the legal framework of international human rights law has evolved to make possible holding…
Apr 4
Comparing Human Rights System

Comparing Human Rights System

In addition to the United Nations' overarching human rights regime, Europe, Africa, and the Americas each have regional human rights systems. They share similarities and also have significant differences and histories. Below is a…

Rank this Week: 367

Shades of Gray

Analyzes current developments in copyright law, including case law, legislation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, pretrial and trial procedure, and Copyright Office practice. By Naomi Jane Gray.

http://www.shadesofgraylaw.com/

May 3
Round One to HathiTrustWins fair use ruling

Round One to HathiTrustWins fair use ruling

This lawsuit stems from the Google Book Project, an ambitious program launched by Google in 2004 to digitize the library collections of the University of Michigan, Harvard, Stanford, the University of Oxford and the New York Public Library…
Sep 30
Patently Fair or Patent Nonsense? Prior Art Submissions, Copyright and Fair Use

Patently Fair or Patent Nonsense? Prior Art Submissions, Copyright and Fair Use

Last week I had the privilege of addressing the Dallas Bar IP Section on the subject of the current controversy over copyright and prior art submissions in patent prosecution. Four lawsuits have been filed by publisher John Wiley & Sons and…
Jul 13
2nd Circuit Finds the BeefReverses Summary Judgment Grant in YouTube

2nd Circuit Finds the BeefReverses Summary Judgment Grant in YouTube

On April 5, the Second Circuit issued its highly anticipated opinion in Viacom v.

Rank this Week: 426

NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

May 2
While a litigant is entitled to a fair trial, he is not entitled to a perfect trial

While a litigant is entitled to a fair trial, he is not entitled to a perfect trial

Law Lessons from CAROLYN BONDS VS. ANTONI PLOTKA, ET AL., App. Div., A-5137-11T2, April 26, 2013: At a minimum, “trials must be conducted fairly and with courtesy toward the parties, witnesses, counsel, and the court.” Geler v.…
May 2
An assertion is deemed frivolous when no rational argument can be advanced in its support, or it is not supported by any credible evidence, or it is completely untenable

An assertion is deemed frivolous when no rational argument can be advanced in its support, or it is not supported by any credible evidence, or it is completely untenable

Law Lessons from GOLAN SHAZO VS. GREENTREE CLOSET DESIGN, ET AL., App. Div., A-4268-11T3, April 26, 2013: “[A]n assertion is deemed ‘frivolous’ when ‘no rational argument can be advanced in its support, or it is not…
May 2
The appearance of authority cannot be established alone and solely by proof of conduct by the supposed agent

The appearance of authority cannot be established alone and solely by proof of conduct by the supposed agent

Law Lessons from GOLAN SHAZO VS. GREENTREE CLOSET DESIGN, ET AL., App. Div., A-4268-11T3, April 26, 2013: The critical question in every apparent authority case focuses on whether the principal held out the agent such that “a person of…

Rank this Week: 440

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. Published by attorney R. David Donoghue.

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/

May 1
Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century Smoking, Inc., No. 12 C 50324, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 14) (Kapala, J.). Judge Kapala granted the agreed portions of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction in this trademark case involving…
Apr 29
Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

Eiserman & Assocs., LLC v. Rosen, No. 13 C 1315, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v. Does 1-33, No. 13 C 1323, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v.…
Apr 26
Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

CBOE v. ISE, No. 07 C 623, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 6, 2013) (Lefkow, J.). Judge Lefkow granted in part plaintiff CBOE’s motion to strike defendant ISE’s expert witness in this patent case, as follows: This case was not governed…

Rank this Week: 452

Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

Covers litigation-related issues concerning consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, advertisers, consumers and attorneys. By Daniel Low.

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/

Apr 29
Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

An antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last…
Dec 27
Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying

Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying

Last week, Dial Corporation filed suit against News America Marketing for monopolizing the market for in-store advertising and free-standing inserts (“FSIs”) and engaging in unlawful tying in violation of the antitrust laws. In…
Feb 5
Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line

Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line

On Friday, the Northern District of Georgia ordered that sanctions be imposed against Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) for its discovery misconduct, awarding Plaintiffs certain fees and expenses related to Delta’s failure to timely…

Rank this Week: 436

The Daniel R. Coquillette Rare…

The Daniel R. Coquillette Rare Book Room Blog

Covers rare legal books. From the Boston College Law Library.

http://rarebookroom.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
Recent acquisition: Joseph Story letter on bankruptcy law

Recent acquisition: Joseph Story letter on bankruptcy law

This exciting acquisition is a letter from Joseph Story, the influential Harvard Law professor and legal scholar who served as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court from 1812 until his death in 1845. Story penned this…
Apr 16
Legal History Roundtable with Michael Hoeflich--Thursday, April 18th

Legal History Roundtable with Michael Hoeflich--Thursday, April 18th

Michael Hoeflich holds a B.A. and M.A. from Haverford College, a J.D. from Yale Law School and the M.A. and PhD from Cambridge University. He has taught at the University of Illinois, Syracuse University, and the University of Kansas and was…
Apr 10
New acquisition: Granville Sharp's "A Tract on Duelling" (1773)

New acquisition: Granville Sharp's "A Tract on Duelling" (1773)

Granville Sharp (1735-1813) is perhaps best known as the initiator of the British abolitionist movement and an important force in bringing the end of slavery in Great Britain. His antislavery work "The law of retribution, or, A serious…

Rank this Week: 476

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