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Boston Legal Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers legal malpractice issues and cases. By the Law Offices of Keith L. Miller.

http://www.bostonlegalmalpracticelawyer.com/

May 17
Haddy v. Caldwell, No. 08-12-00131-CV: Texas Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Attorney in Legal Malpractice Action

Haddy v. Caldwell, No. 08-12-00131-CV: Texas Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Attorney in Legal Malpractice Action

A Texas appellate court has affirmed a summary judgment for an attorney in a legal malpractice case. In Haddy v. Caldwell, a client retained an attorney to bring a medical malpractice suit against United States Army physicians, who treated…
May 10
Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, Docket No. 33,830: Supreme Court of New Mexico Finds Impermissible Conflict of Interest in Legal Ethics Case

Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, Docket No. 33,830: Supreme Court of New Mexico Finds Impermissible Conflict of Interest in Legal Ethics Case

The Supreme Court of New Mexico has ruled that an attorney and his law firm are disqualified from representing a client because of a conflict of interest. In Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, a landowner hired a law firm to…
May 1
Hauser v. Connell, No. 308405: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor of Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case

Hauser v. Connell, No. 308405: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor of Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case

A Michigan appellate court has affirmed a summary judgment in favor of an attorney in a legal malpractice action. In Hauser v. Murray Legal Mal case.docx, a sub-contractor hired an attorney to recover funds from a general contractor. The…

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Health Law Prof Blog

By University of Cincinnati Law Professor S. Elizabeth Malloy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/

May 17
Evidenced Based Practice: When will Law Catch up with Medicine?

Evidenced Based Practice: When will Law Catch up with Medicine?

Two widely reported studies this week about bed rest for women at risk of preterm delivery and reduction of salt consumption in order to promote heart health highlight two things we don’t think about enough—that a lot of standard…
May 16
Guest Bloggers Professors Alice A. Noble and Mary Ann Chirba - The ACA’s Tobacco Use Rating: Implementation, Inconsistencies and Ironie

Guest Bloggers Professors Alice A. Noble and Mary Ann Chirba - The ACA’s Tobacco Use Rating: Implementation, Inconsistencies and Ironie

As the Affordable Care Act continues toward full implementation, the law’s complexity is on full display. As we have noted in earlier writings, the ACA continues the federal tradition of using a fragmented approach to allocating oversight…
May 16
HIPAA and the Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Patient

HIPAA and the Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Patient

Warning: some of this post is HIPAA-wonky. But read on: the punch line is that HIPAA does not protect the living or the dead from blanket release of medical records to their personal representatives—unless state law provides otherwise or…

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Record on Appeal

Focuses on case law analysis, appellate events, and other topics in the area of appellate law. By Rebecca A. Copeland.

http://www.recordonappeal.com/

May 17
Upcoming Federal and State Amicus Practice CLE

Upcoming Federal and State Amicus Practice CLE

This coming Monday, May 20, 2012, the HSBA Appellate Section will host a presentation on federal and state amicus practice. One of the speakers is my colleague Robert Thomas, who has written numerous amicus briefs before the United States…
May 16
Writ to Watch: In the Matter of the Appl. of Hon. Constr. & Draying Co.

Writ to Watch: In the Matter of the Appl. of Hon. Constr. & Draying Co.

Today, the HAWSCT will hear oral arguments at 9AM in In the Matter of the Application of Honolulu Construction and Draying Company, Ltd. v. State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources et al., Scenic Hawaii, and Aloha Tower…
May 15
HAWSCT Adopts Minority Right of First Refusal Rule When a Larger Parcel of Land is Sold

HAWSCT Adopts Minority Right of First Refusal Rule When a Larger Parcel of Land is Sold

Yesterday, May 14, 2013, the HAWSCT issued its opinion (authored by Justice McKenna) in Kutkowski v. Princeville Prince Golf Course, LLC, SCWC-28826, a case we designated as a writ to watch here, holding that "the sale of an undivided…

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Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, cases and sentences in California. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/

May 17
Victory at Supreme Court for DUI Defendant. Los Angeles Defendants, Take Note!

Victory at Supreme Court for DUI Defendant. Los Angeles Defendants, Take Note!

The Wednesday before last, the Supreme Court issued a big decision in a DUI case that Los Angeles defendants should know about. Justices ruled 8-1 in favor of a Missouri man, Tyler McNeely, concluding that the police should have obtained a…
May 15
Jury Doesn’t Give a Hoot about Hoot’s defense – Montana Man Convicted of 13th DUI. Burbank Repeat Defendants, Pay Attention!

Jury Doesn’t Give a Hoot about Hoot’s defense – Montana Man Convicted of 13th DUI. Burbank Repeat Defendants, Pay Attention!

As someone who’s recently been arrested for driving under the influence in Burbank (or somewhere else in the Southland), you may be facing your second or third (or worse!) DUI charge within 10 years. The California justice system is…
May 12
Beverly Hills DUI Legal Blotter: Big Fight Up in Seattle Over HB 2030 Could Portend the Future of Southland DUI Law

Beverly Hills DUI Legal Blotter: Big Fight Up in Seattle Over HB 2030 Could Portend the Future of Southland DUI Law

Everyone who cares about the public good wants to stop Beverly Hills DUI recidivist drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence and harming others and/or themselves. The big question is: How do we do that? How do we…

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Covers the legal aspects of blogging. Topics include blog-related intellectual property law, Internet regulation, defamation, and censorship, as well as how blogs are used as evidence and authority in the courts. By Professor Eric E. Johnson.

http://bloglawblog.com/blog/

May 17
Would Bloggers Be Covered By a Federal Shield Law?

Would Bloggers Be Covered By a Federal Shield Law?

TweetSince the news of the Justice Department getting their hands on phone records of the Associated Press – without the AP’s cooperation – there has been new talk of a federal shield law. But how broad would the shield law…
May 16
Famed Media Lawyer James C. Goodale Calls Out Obama on Press Freedom

Famed Media Lawyer James C. Goodale Calls Out Obama on Press Freedom

TweetFamous media lawyer James C. Goodale (who I was lucky enough to meet when I was a summer associate at his law firm in New York in 1999), has written a provocative piece for the Daily Beast that I think is worth a read: Is Obama Worse For…
May 15
New Booklet on Citizen Journalism Law in Massachusett

New Booklet on Citizen Journalism Law in Massachusett

TweetHarvard Law School’s Digital Media Law Project and Cyberlaw Clinic have released a booklet called Newsgathering in Massachusetts, available as free-to-download pdf. It’s an information-packed reference tailor-made for citizen…

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The 10b-5 Daily

Covers securities class action litigation. By Lyle Roberts.

http://www.the10b-5daily.com/

May 17
Shrug, Concur, and Move On

Shrug, Concur, and Move On

In a famous market manipulation that lead to multiple criminal convictions, the A.R. Baron brokerage engaged in a pump-and-dump scheme to induce customers to purchase the securities of small companies at artificially inflated prices. Among…
May 10
What Next?

What Next?

Based on the Supreme Court's recent decisions, a plaintiff is not required to prove the existence of loss causation (Halliburton) or materiality (Amgen) to certify an investor class. In the Halliburton case, however, the defendants pursued a…
Apr 26
Cornerstone Report On Accounting Case

Cornerstone Report On Accounting Case

Cornerstone Research has issued a study of 2012 securities class actions involving accounting allegations. The notable findings include: (1) The number of accounting filings fell from 78 in 2011 to 45 in 2012. Two factors that contributed to…

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California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/

May 17
Tracy Green Nominated For 2013 "Women Making A Difference Award"

Tracy Green Nominated For 2013 "Women Making A Difference Award"

The Los Angeles Business Journal held its twenty-first annual Women Making a Difference Awards Reception and Luncheon event at the JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 14, 2013. It was an uplifting and…
May 15
Los Angeles Clinic Owner Received Lengthy Sentence In Distribution of Prescription Drugs Case

Los Angeles Clinic Owner Received Lengthy Sentence In Distribution of Prescription Drugs Case

The government's war on prescription drugs -- especially those obtained through prescriptions and pharmacies -- continues. On May 2, 2013, in the Central District of California, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter sentenced Anush…
May 5
Adventist Health and White Memorial Medical Center In Los Angeles Pay $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Physician Referral Payment

Adventist Health and White Memorial Medical Center In Los Angeles Pay $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Physician Referral Payment

On May 3, 2013, a qui tam federal lawsuit filed by Los Angeles physicians Hector Luque and Alejandro Gonzalez was settled with Adventist Health System/West, dba Adventist Health, and its affiliated hospital White Memorial Medical…

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The Law Insider

Provides non-attorneys with information about the law.

http://www.thelawinsider.com/

May 17
Ways to Avoid Under-Compensation from Your Insurance Company

Ways to Avoid Under-Compensation from Your Insurance Company

Insurance adjusters are well known for their professional status as claims negotiators. Any potential claimant should always be aware that the insurance adjuster has a particular agenda that is focused on minimizing the claim and…
May 13
Lawinsider.com Launches Largest Freely Searchable SEC Contract Database in the World

Lawinsider.com Launches Largest Freely Searchable SEC Contract Database in the World

Free database aims to disrupt the contract and business document industry. San Francisco, CA — May 14, 2013 The largest freely searchable SEC contract database, LawInsider.com, launches this week with over 6 million pages of…
May 12
Your Liability as a Landlord

Your Liability as a Landlord

Renting out your home can be a great way to make extra income, but it is essential to ensure that you have a firm understanding of all of the applicable laws. Although you will not be required to carry the same level of protection as a…

Rank this Week: 973

CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

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

May 17
Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed the Job Protection and Civil Rights Enforcement Act of 2013. The anti-discrimination act will allow the additional remedies of compensatory and punitive damages in employment…
May 17
Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

In the latest in a growing body of case law regarding teachers who are disciplined after taking to cyberspace to air their workaday grievances, a New York appeals court concluded that termination was too harsh a punishment for a teacher who…
May 17
Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

In yet another blow to the authority of the embattled NLRB, a divided Third Circuit ruled the recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid; thus, a three-member panel comprised in part of Becker was improperly constituted…

Rank this Week: 356

Aimee's Law

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

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

May 17
Itchy Skin Tops Reasons for Veterinary Care

Itchy Skin Tops Reasons for Veterinary Care

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

Dr. Patricia Jordan Launches Pet Wellness Website

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

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

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

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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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TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual…

TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual Property Law

Covers traditional intellectual property (copyrights, patents and trademarks) and more nuanced areas of law, including media, technology, franchising, e-commerce, entertainment and advertising.By Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

http://www.wallertips.com/

May 17
Debate Continues over Patent Reform

Debate Continues over Patent Reform

The Federalist Society recently hosted a panel “Is the Patent System Working or Broken?” at George Mason University School of Law featuring retired Federal Circuit Judges Paul Michel and Arthur Gajarsa and Seventh Circuit Judge…
May 16
Seizure of AP Phone Records Reignites Interest in a Federal Reporter Shield Law

Seizure of AP Phone Records Reignites Interest in a Federal Reporter Shield Law

Last Friday, the Associated Press learned that the U.S. Justice Department had secretly seized telephone records in April and May of 2012 for more than 20 separate lines assigned to the AP and its journalists. (The AP story is available…
May 15
Supreme Court Upholds Monsanto’s Seed Patent Right

Supreme Court Upholds Monsanto’s Seed Patent Right

A few months ago we wrote about the Monsanto appeal that was pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Federal Circuit previously affirmed that Bowman (a farmer) had infringed Monsanto’s patent rights when he purchased…

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Aviation Law Prof Blog

By DePaul University Law Professors Brian F. Havel, Michael S. Jacobs and Andrew Eastmond.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/aviation/

May 17
Friday Link Roundup

Friday Link Roundup

There was quite a bit of noteworthy aviation law news late this week, so we thought we'd provide a list of links below. Though the EU has pressed the pause button on parts of its aviation emissions regulation, it is...
May 16
Michael Whitaker Selected for FAA Post

Michael Whitaker Selected for FAA Post

We'd like to congratulate Michael G. Whitaker, past advisory board member and long-time friend of the International Aviation Law Institute, who will be appointed by President Obama to become Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation…
May 15
CAPA on Consolidation in European Market

CAPA on Consolidation in European Market

CAPA has a good rundown today of the current and future state of airline consolidation in Europe. The piece suggests that while Europe has yet to achieve the degree of consolidation present in the North American market, significant future…

Rank this Week: 96

Colorado Homeowners Association…

Colorado Homeowners Association Law Blog

Covers community associations, covenant enforcement, and governance. By Winzenburg Leff Purvis & Payne.

http://www.cohoalaw.com/

May 17
The Fair Housing Act - The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

The Fair Housing Act - The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

We’ve written many times about the Fair Housing Act and assistance animals, most recently on April 29, 2013. Little did I know then that, just four days previously the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had issued…
May 10
Community Association "To Do" List: Post 2013 Legislative Session Edition

Community Association "To Do" List: Post 2013 Legislative Session Edition

The Colorado General Assembly concluded its 2013 session on Wednesday after approving several pieces of legislation that impact community associations. We have covered the legislation from start to finish and will continue to provide updates…
May 10
Withholding Records - We Can Do That, Right?

Withholding Records - We Can Do That, Right?

We all know that the Colorado legislature last year revised the records definitions and disclosure requirements under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act ("CCIOA") (we do all know that, right?). Well, here is an example of what…

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UsefulArts.us

Covers online branding and the law.

http://usefularts.us

May 17
Life’s data layer lets you know thyself in little way

Life’s data layer lets you know thyself in little way

The information layer in our life is getting richer and more useful. Part of this is intentional, we hook up dashboards and carry devices to quantify parts of our lives, but part is automatic. Take my bike for example. Actually, its…
May 15
Join me on TODAY’s Googe+ Hangout on Channel Integration

Join me on TODAY’s Googe+ Hangout on Channel Integration

As a run-up to Integrated Marketing Week in New York, my friends at Econsultancy have stood up a series of Google+ Hangouts to preview how marketers are joining up marketings digital elements to create integrated customer experiences. The…
May 7
2 Minute Preview: Digital Disruption in the Age of the Customer

2 Minute Preview: Digital Disruption in the Age of the Customer

Here's a two minute recorded preview of the session I'll be leading at the J.Boye Conference in Philadelphia, a conference focused on web and intranet strategy.

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Credit Slips

Discusses credit and bankruptcy. By Professors Bob Lawless, Angela Littwin, Katie Porter, John Pottow, Deborah Thorne and Elizabeth Warren.

http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/

May 17
MLEA at the University of Illinoi

MLEA at the University of Illinoi

On October 11 & 12, the University of Illinois College of Law will host the 12th annual Midwestern Law & Economics Association conference. The event consists of law professors and economists presenting papers with varying degrees of…
May 10
On the Valuation of Hedge Funds (or Hedge Fund Managers)

On the Valuation of Hedge Funds (or Hedge Fund Managers)

So Felix Salmon has taken a justifiable swipe at some oddish Bloomberg articles on Citibank's spinoff of its internal hedge fund, as required by the Volcker Rule. But in doing so, it seems as though he may have hit his...
May 9
Cries for Relief from the Hungarian Financial Crisi

Cries for Relief from the Hungarian Financial Crisi

No, not that Hungarian financial crisis. Now that the country seems to have more or less righted itself, its citizens are still struggling with their own debts. Reuters reports that the Managing Director of the National Bank of Hungary has...

Rank this Week: 108

Washington D.C. Employment Law…

Washington D.C. Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment law developments in Washington, D.C. By Littler.

http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com

May 17
Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

This week members of the House and Senate introduced legislation designed to improve protections for pregnant and nursing employees. On Tuesday lawmakers reintroduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1975, S. 942), a bill that would…
May 17
EEOC Updates Disability Guidance Document

EEOC Updates Disability Guidance Document

Pursuant to the agency’s Strategic Plan, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised and updated four disability guidance documents. Among other goals outlined in the Strategic Plan is to ensure the EEOC…
May 16
Senate Committee Questions NLRB Nominees as Third Circuit Declares Recess Appointments Unconstitutional

Senate Committee Questions NLRB Nominees as Third Circuit Declares Recess Appointments Unconstitutional

The three National Labor Relations Board members up for reconsideration and two new Board nominees faced pointed questions from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday. Last month, President Obama…

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this WEEK in LAW

Denise Howell and guests discuss technology law. From the TWiT netcast network.

http://twit.tv/twil

May 17
This WEEK in Law 211: Blame it on the Bean

This WEEK in Law 211: Blame it on the Bean

Hosts: Denise Howell and Evan BrownSoybeans and their patentability, 3D printing and making your own Glass in China, privacy, and more.Guests: Larry Downes and Kevin Thompson .Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/twil.Talking points…
May 10
This WEEK in Law 210: Into the Prenda Darkne

This WEEK in Law 210: Into the Prenda Darkne

Hosts: Denise Howell and Evan BrownPrenda, Paramount product placement, technology legislation, and more.Guests: Polk Wagner and Julie Ahrens .Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/twil.Talking points on DeliciousWe invite you to…
May 3
This WEEK in Law 209: Cat Meme Fever

This WEEK in Law 209: Cat Meme Fever

Hosts: Denise Howell and Evan BrownBitcoin, PadMapper, Instagram can tag you now, and more.Guests: Venkat Balasubramani and Sara Hawkins .Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/twil.Talking points on DeliciousWe invite you to read,…

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HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/

May 17
Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

California Labor Commissioner Julie Su issued citations totaling $1,625,468 to the Bedford Care Group, Inc., an assisted living provider located in Fresno, California. The...
May 15
More Employment Lawsuits in 2013?

More Employment Lawsuits in 2013?

According to international legal services firm Fulbright & Jaworski’s newest Litigation Trends Survey, employers faced more lawsuits in 2012 than 2011, with labor and...
May 14
“Job Killer” Singles Out California Employers with New Mandates, Penaltie

“Job Killer” Singles Out California Employers with New Mandates, Penaltie

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill mandating a new state health care program and placing another California-only requirement on employers will be...

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Utah Criminal Law Blog

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

http://www.utahdefenders.com

May 17
Staying a Utah Justice Court Sentence When Jail Is Ordered

Staying a Utah Justice Court Sentence When Jail Is Ordered

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

Common Enhanceable Utah Crime

What is an Enhanceable Crime? The Utah Legislature has taken it upon itself to give the district attorneys freedom to increase the category of a crime if the defendant has committed the same or similar crime in the past. For ……
Apr 29
Presentence Reports for Utah Felony Conviction

Presentence Reports for Utah Felony Conviction

When a criminal defendant in Utah enters a plea or is found guilty by a jury on a felony count the judge may require the defendant to undergo a presentence report with Adult Probation & Parole (“AP&P”). A presentence…

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At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

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

http://www.atthelectern.com/

May 17
Summary of May 15, 2013 conference report for civil case

Summary of May 15, 2013 conference report for civil case

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

Supreme Court staff changes . . . and central staff description

The Supreme Court today announced that its Capital Central Staff will have a new director next month — Steven Rosenberg, who has been a senior attorney on the staff since 2006 – and that the current director…
May 15
Foreclosure-sale opinion filing tomorrow

Foreclosure-sale opinion filing tomorrow

The Supreme Court tomorrow morning will file its opinion in Biancalana v. T. D. Service Company, a case presenting the issue: When a trustee makes an error in the processing and announcement of a beneficiary’s “credit…

Rank this Week: 502

Searcy Law Blog

Features opinions, editorials, and factual reporting in connection with injured victims, defective products, law, drug recall, and other related topics. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA.

http://www.searcylaw.com/blog

May 17
Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley to Halt Sale of Caffeine Gum

Wrigley, the gum company, will stop the production of chewing gum that includes a caffeine jolt until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) figures out to how regulate caffeine-enhanced consumer items. The new gum was marketed as Alert…
May 7
Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

Thin Line Between “Legal Drugs” and “Illegal Drugs” — Results Eerily Similar Sometime

They are called “legal” drugs, but for the thousands of fatalities that result from their use the comparison with illegal drugs is a distinction without a difference. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Apr 29
As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

As Hospital Complications Increase — So Do Profit

In the United States most hospitals operate for profit so it’s a bit disturbing when a report says that complications actually work to increase the profits of a hospital. In other words, as complications increase, profits increase. Not…

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Legal Blog Watch

Covers the legal community's daily buzz. From Law.com & Carolyn Elefant & Robert Ambrogi.

http://legalblogwatch.typepad.com/legal_blog_watch/

May 17
Inmate Sues Taco Bell Over Doritos Locos Taco

Inmate Sues Taco Bell Over Doritos Locos Taco

I can't say that I've tried Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, but it seems as though I'm in the minority. The menu item introduced last year has been so popular that it's helped create 15,000 new jobs for the fast food chain, Taco Bell CEO…
May 16
iPhone User Claims Apple Knew Power Button Would Fail

iPhone User Claims Apple Knew Power Button Would Fail

iPhone users (and other Apple devotees), take note. A proposed class action filed in California seeks $5 million in damages against Apple over allegations that the company knew about a latent defect in the iPhone 4's power button and failed…
May 15
Convenience Stores Fight for the Right to Sell Cold Beer

Convenience Stores Fight for the Right to Sell Cold Beer

Grabbing an ice-cold brew in Indiana may become a lot more convenient, if a trade group succeeds in its challenge to a 50-year-old state law that restricts gas stations, grocery stores and convenience stores to selling beer only at room…

Rank this Week: 241

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com

May 17
W.H.D.?: Here We Go Again . . . Independent Contractors Targeted Once More

W.H.D.?: Here We Go Again . . . Independent Contractors Targeted Once More

Authored by Alex Passantino A cable installation company recently entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor, agreeing to pay over $1 million in back wages and liquidated damages to nearly 200 workers. [here] The…
May 17
District Court "Tips" The Scale In Favor Of Restaurants On Server's Tip Credit Class Claim

District Court "Tips" The Scale In Favor Of Restaurants On Server's Tip Credit Class Claim

Co-authored by Arthur J. Rooney and Jeremy W. Stewart When should a tipped employee no longer be treated as a tipped employee? Plaintiffs’ lawyers argue that restaurants cannot utilize the tip credit, or pay tipped employees a…
May 16
New York DOL Publishes Draft Wage-Deduction Rule

New York DOL Publishes Draft Wage-Deduction Rule

Co-authored by Robert Whitman and Carlos Lopez Some good news for New York employers awaiting authorization to make wage deductions under the 2012 amendments to the state’s Labor Law: the Department of Labor has posted draft rules…

Rank this Week: 859

National Indian Law Library --…

National Indian Law Library -- News

Covers Native American legal issues, published by the National Indian Law Library, a public law library devoted to federal Indian and tribal law.

http://nilllibrary.blogspot.com/

May 17
NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. U.S. (tribal lands)Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria v. Dutschke (disenrollment)* U.S. Federal…
May 10
Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

* News Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Health & Welfare" section we include an article describing some of the changes and benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act for tribes.Native Land…
May 2
NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.htmlPetition for certiorari was filed in Santana v. Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, gaming addiction) on 4/29/13. * U.S. Courts of Appeals…

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East Timor Law and Justice…

East Timor Law and Justice Bulletin

Covers legal news from Timor-Leste.

http://easttimorlegal.blogspot.com/

May 17
Military will not intervene in police jurisdiction, says F-FDTL Deputy Commander

Military will not intervene in police jurisdiction, says F-FDTL Deputy Commander

ETLJB 18 May 2013 - The Deputy Commander of the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL), Brigadier General Filomeno Paixao, was reported by Radio Timor Leste on 16 May as saying that he refused to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
May 17
Draft Minerals Law issued by Minister for Natural Resources as Prime Minister accuses ConicoPhillips of stealing the country's oil and gas wealth

Draft Minerals Law issued by Minister for Natural Resources as Prime Minister accuses ConicoPhillips of stealing the country's oil and gas wealth

Minister for Natural Resources Alfredo Pires ETLJB 17 May 2013 - East Timor's Minister for Natural Resources Mr. Alfredo Pires has officially launched the draft of the country’s minerals law that... [[ This is a content summary…
May 16
Convicted former Justice Minister continues criticism of justice system

Convicted former Justice Minister continues criticism of justice system

Former Justice Minister Lobato. Image: GOET ETLJB 16 May 2013 - The former Justice Minister in Xanana Gusmao's IV Constitutional Government who was convicted on charges relating to corruption in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…

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Children and the Law

By the Center for Children, Law & Policy at the University of Houston Law Center.

http://childrenandthelawblog.com/

May 17
Conference: Lunch with the Mayor & Breakout Session

Conference: Lunch with the Mayor & Breakout Session

Over lunch, Mayor Annise Parker told the audience touching personal stories of her own children adopted out of foster care. We are now enjoying 7 amazing breakout sessions over 3 hours. Only 2 more hours until the conference concludes!…
May 17
Last Day of Conference Begins with Frankie Guzman’s Story

Last Day of Conference Begins with Frankie Guzman’s Story

Frankie Guzman, a Soros Fellow at the National Center for Youth Law, starts off this morning’s session with his life story of overcoming years in juvenile prison in California and later attending Berkeley and UCLA Law. Most…
May 17
Friday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

Friday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

Los Angeles School Board Cracks Down on Suspensions for Minor Infractions, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Amid a deepening debate over appropriate school discipline, board members of the nation’s second largest school district…

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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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New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosures, co-ops, condos and mortgage modification. By the Law Offices of Weiss & Weiss.

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyersblog.com/

May 17
Estate Planning is Still Required

Estate Planning is Still Required

Our readers who follow politics know that members of Congress have battled in recent years with respect to revisions to the tax law. Specifically, estate, gift, and income taxes have been subject to adjustments. The purpose of this blog…
May 10
Out-of-State Judgments and their Collection in New York State

Out-of-State Judgments and their Collection in New York State

Our firm is often asked to enter judgments on behalf of creditors. A judgment can be obtained in several ways. If a lawsuit is brought, and the defendant does not respond, a default judgment may be obtained. A case may also go to trial,…
May 3
Bundled Services For Real Estate Purchases- Do They Benefit Purchasers?

Bundled Services For Real Estate Purchases- Do They Benefit Purchasers?

Bundled services have commonly been offered to purchasers of real estate in New York. For example, a real estate broker, wishing to enhance an affiliated title insurance company, has a program that encourages attorneys to refer their title…

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Filewrapper.com

Features news and commentary on intellectual property law. By McKee, Voorhees & Sease.

http://www.filewrapper.com/index.cfm

May 17
MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Federal Circuit Deems Software Patent Ineligible, Provides Little Certainty

MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Federal Circuit Deems Software Patent Ineligible, Provides Little Certainty

In its recent en banc decision in CLS Bank v. Alice Corp, the Federal Circuit has affirmed the finding of subject matter ineligibility of Alice Corp's method and software for management of risk in financial transactions through use of a third…
May 13
MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Supreme Court Rejects Patent Exhaustion Defense for Patented Bean Replanting

MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Supreme Court Rejects Patent Exhaustion Defense for Patented Bean Replanting

The Supreme Court has handed down its much anticipated decision in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., holding that the defense of patent exhaustion does not apply to the practice of planting and harvesting patented seeds through planting and harvesting…
May 1
MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Intrinsic Evidence Can Provide Adequate Support to Overcome Indefinitene

MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Intrinsic Evidence Can Provide Adequate Support to Overcome Indefinitene

In Biosig Instruments, Inc. v. Nautilus, Inc., the Federal Circuit reversed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York finding a patent invalid for indefiniteness, relying on intrinsic evidence. Biosig…

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But I Do Have a Law Degree

A lawyer turned stay at home mom chronicles life after law firms.

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/

May 17
Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

When I found out I was pregnant a couple of months ago I made a promise to myself not to turn this blog into a pregnancy rant. I mean, who wants to read that? For leisure? I have stuck to it. Until today. Allow me to…
May 14
A Co-Parent

A Co-Parent

As is typical, my trip to Disney World has been followed by a bad case of post-vacation depression. This tends to happen every time I return from a trip, to varying degrees. I'm used to it, and I'm prepared for it.…
May 12
A Poem for Mother's Day

A Poem for Mother's Day

Love this poem. Happy Mother's Day, everyone. On Children, by Kahlil Gibran Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from…

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ANTICIPATETHIS.com

A patent law blog providing thought-provoking commentary . . . with a dash of irreverent humor. By Jake Ward.

http://anticipatethis.wordpress.com

May 17
After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP), Version 2.0.

After Final Consideration Pilot (AFCP), Version 2.0.

The USPTO issued the following press release today, concerning the After Final Consideration (AFC) pilot program, which allows Examiners and Patent Applicants additional opportunities to reach agreement when the status of an…
May 1
Importance of Using a Registered Patent Practitioner.

Importance of Using a Registered Patent Practitioner.

Most anyone who has been involved in the filing of a patent application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will tell you this – the patenting process is complicated. It is full of strange rules. To make…
Apr 30
They Invented What? (No. 228)

They Invented What? (No. 228)

U.S. Patent No. 6,145,506: Decorative penile wrap. What is claimed is: 1. A decorative penile wrap mountable about a human penis for stimulative, non-intercourse use comprising: a sheath sized for encircling a human penis, the sheath having a…

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Lawyer 2 Lawyer

J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi bring us their and their guests views on a variety of hot legal topics. Part of the Legal Talk Network.

http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/

May 17
Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Right

Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Right

On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer host Bob Ambrogi discusses private prisons with Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Adrian Moore, vice president of the Reason Foundation, a non-profit in support of…
May 3
Will Accused Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get the Death Penalty?

Will Accused Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get the Death Penalty?

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving brother of the accused for the Boston marathon bombings, has become a face of the media lately. His prosecution and potential sentence raises many questions for both the public and the legal world. Attorneys…
Oct 31
Lawyer2Lawyer: A Retrospective

Lawyer2Lawyer: A Retrospective

We started Lawyer2Lawyer back in August of 2005 with the idea of providing quality content and discussion of timely legal news and information for the legal profession with regularly published podcasts and often videos too. Since our…

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White Collar Crime Prof Blog

By Stetson University Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/whitecollarcrime_blog/

May 17
NACDL White Collar Crime Conference

NACDL White Collar Crime Conference

NACDL's 3rd Annual West Coast White Collar Conference, titled “Turning the Tables on the Government will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort on June 6-7, 2013. (esp)
May 14
Discretion At It's Worst - IRS Targeting

Discretion At It's Worst - IRS Targeting

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Office of Audit report and its highlights tell the story of how "Early in Calendar Year 2010, the IRS began using inappropriate criteria to identify organizations applying for…
May 14
Upcoming Conference

Upcoming Conference

New York City Bar - Second Annual White Collar Crime Institute - here ABA Securities Fraud 2013, Oct. 24-25, New Orleans - here Georgia's Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) - International Business Crimes: Foreign Corrupt…

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Likelihood of Confusion

Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com

May 17
Copyright: Creative is as creative doe

Copyright: Creative is as creative doe

Most of my writing here about copyright law concerns the misuse and abuse of its heavily pro-plaintiff provisions such that there is little or no incentive against the filing of meritless claims of infringement. In particular I have…
May 13
Free speech for hoser

Free speech for hoser

Originally posted 2007-04-04 23:38:57. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThe headline: “Canada to trademark [sic] ‘winter’ for 2010 Olympics.” The funny thing is I thought they already had a pretty good monopoly on…
May 13
The not so bright line

The not so bright line

The preamble of the Lanham Act Section 2 is followed by six lower-case–lettered sections, the fifth of which contains four separately numbered “grounds” on which it is permissible to refuse registration. No form of the…

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The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/

May 17
Lawsuit’s Hard Knock Life Gets a Break

Lawsuit’s Hard Knock Life Gets a Break

Hi. My name is Annie Lawsuit and let me tell you, it’s not easy being me. Politicians constantly insult me. The media constantly misrepresent me. I’ve had Presidents of the United States attack me - by name! My ability to...
May 14
Leaked Memo from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!

Leaked Memo from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!

Hey, look what just appeared in our inbox! Confidential Memo From: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce To: Our Unceasingly Persecuted Members Re: Those Unhinged State Attorneys General Date: May 14, 2013 ------------------------------- I don’t…
May 13
Hockey’s Smash Hit

Hockey’s Smash Hit

Admittedly, it’s not exactly like watching someone get thrown to the lions, but I think we all need to acknowledge that watching today’s most popular sports means witnessing the slow disintegration of athletes' brains. It was only…

Rank this Week: 782

Southern California Defense Blog

Covers criminal defense law issues and topics. Published by Southern California criminal defense law corporation, Wallin & Klarich.

http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/

May 17
How can Wallin & Klarich help me clean up my record through an expungement? – California Penal Code (PC) 1203.4

How can Wallin & Klarich help me clean up my record through an expungement? – California Penal Code (PC) 1203.4

Having a clean criminal record is important to you for several reasons. You may be seeking gainful employment or a prestigious career; or perhaps you are a college student on a career path to becoming a professional. A criminal...
May 14
National Safety Board Recommends Dropping DUI Limit From 0.08 To 0.05

National Safety Board Recommends Dropping DUI Limit From 0.08 To 0.05

On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all states drop the legal limit for a DUI from 0.08 to 0.05. If this law were to be passed in California it would drastically increase the number...
May 13
Indecent Exposure in California – PC 314

Indecent Exposure in California – PC 314

An indecent exposure charge can have long-lasting severe consequences on your life. Not only is your freedom at stake but your reputation is also in harms way. If you face indecent exposure charges under PC 314, it is important that...

Rank this Week: 866

The Blackacre Times

Features research tips, pop culture, and legal news. By the Georgia State University Law Library.

http://theblackacretimes.com/

May 17
My Favorite Legal Term

My Favorite Legal Term

by Hanish Patel You may be lying (or perjuring) if you claimed you did not have a favorite legal word. Essentially, a legal term is a vast and abstract concept, spanning generations from our legal ancestors, boiled down to a few syllables.…
May 9
Toward Better Googling

Toward Better Googling

There’s this idea floating around that, as librarians, we’re supposed to tell you not to “just Google it.” But the reality is that, well, that works sometimes. The problem that many people have with finding…
May 2
Coffee, Kittens, and Other Exam Info

Coffee, Kittens, and Other Exam Info

Another season of exams have begun. And once again, the library is here to provide you with what you need most: caffeine and cute. There will be free coffee available in the law library conference room throughout the exam period. Stop by any…

Rank this Week: 407

The Attorney Marketing Center

Covers marketing, productivity, personal development, and wealth creation.

http://www.attorneymarketing.com

May 17
What to do when your clients don’t follow your advice

What to do when your clients don’t follow your advice

A few months ago, I did a “one time” consultation with the partners in a law firm. They asked questions about getting traffic to their website and signing up more clients. I looked at their site and told them what I recommended.…
May 16
What does your law firm voicemail message say about you?

What does your law firm voicemail message say about you?

When someone gets your law firm voicemail, what they hear (or don’t hear) can be the difference between them leaving a message and dialing the next attorney on the list. First impressions are sometimes last impressions. I returned a…
May 15
Is building a law practice a sprint or a marathon?

Is building a law practice a sprint or a marathon?

If marketing is everything we do to get and keep good clients (and it is), then you would assume that building a law practice is a marathon, and you would be right. It’s all of the little things you do, over time, not big things you do…

Rank this Week: 360

IRS-Hitman

Covers IRS tax problems. By Richard Close.

http://irs-hitman.blogspot.com/

May 17
Tax Frauds Defraud the Homeless, Poor for Quick Cash

Tax Frauds Defraud the Homeless, Poor for Quick Cash

Tax frauds will go to any length to scam taxpayers. The current scam targets the homeless, drug addicts and the poor by duping them into signing blank tax forms in return of “free” government money. Afterward, the fraudsters…
May 10
IRS’ “Robo-Audits” to Help Catch Big Tax Evader

IRS’ “Robo-Audits” to Help Catch Big Tax Evader

The IRS is upgrading its tax system to make it more high-tech. The new computer-driven processing will assist the IRS in catching tax evaders, especially small businesses. According to a report, besides businesses, the self-employed are one…
May 4
Unpaid Taxes: Living in Fear of the IRS

Unpaid Taxes: Living in Fear of the IRS

No matter how big or small the amount of back taxes, the IRS has the legal right to place a lien or levy if taxpayers ignore paying the debt. Because of that, most taxpayers live in fear of the IRS if they have unpaid taxes. Taxpayers…

Rank this Week: 833

Justia Law, Technology & Legal…

Justia Law, Technology & Legal Marketing Blog

Covers legal research tools, notable websites and blogs, web site design, search engine optimization and marketing for law firms.

http://onward.justia.com/

May 17
You Reap What You Patent – Justia Weekly Writers’ Pick

You Reap What You Patent – Justia Weekly Writers’ Pick

Bowman v. Monsanto, United States Supreme Court (5/13/13) Agriculture Law, Patents Monsanto invented and patented Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration that allows them to survive exposure to the herbicide…
May 15
Four States and D.C. Take Action On Transgender Inclusive Health Insurance

Four States and D.C. Take Action On Transgender Inclusive Health Insurance

This year has seen some definitive advances in how certain states address the issue of insurance discrimination against transgender people. California, Colorado, Oregon, and Vermont, as well as the District of Columbia, have issued…
May 13
Justia Writers’ Round Up – Supreme Court Opinions Issued May 13, 2013

Justia Writers’ Round Up – Supreme Court Opinions Issued May 13, 2013

Sign Up to Receive FREE Supreme Court Summaries by Email Bowman v. Monsanto Co. Agriculture Law, Patents Monsanto invented and patented Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration that allows them to survive exposure to…

Rank this Week: 110

Privacy & Security Matters

By Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

http://www.privacyandsecuritymatters.com

May 17
Rx for HIPAA Compliance

Rx for HIPAA Compliance

Weighing in at half the length of Tolstoy’s legendary tome War and Peace, it is no surprise that the thought of the impending deadline for compliance with the 538-page HIPAA Omnibus Rule has left many small…
May 17
The Great Disappearing Acts: California Considers Two Bills Addressing the Removal of Online Information of Minor

The Great Disappearing Acts: California Considers Two Bills Addressing the Removal of Online Information of Minor

Written by Jake Romero Do you ever find yourself worrying that, given the types of things minors deem appropriate to post on social networking Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, our country won’t be able to produce an electable…
May 15
July 1 COPPA Compliance Deadline is Approaching

July 1 COPPA Compliance Deadline is Approaching

Written by Julia Siripurapu Today, the FTC sent more than ninety (90) “educational” letters to domestic and foreign businesses whose Web sites and online services (including mobile apps) appear to collect personal information from…

Rank this Week: 800

Arizona Criminal Law & Sex Crimes…

Arizona Criminal Law & Sex Crimes Post

Covers crimes and criminal defense. By Vladimir Gagic.

http://www.azcriminallawsexcrimes.com/

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

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

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

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

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

David L. Phillips and Serb Bashing Propaganda

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

Rank this Week: 843

TortsProf Blog

Covers accident and injury law. By Professors William G. Childs, Sheila B. Scheuerman and Christopher J. Robinette.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/tortsprof/

May 17
Catastrophic Payments and Medical Malpractice

Catastrophic Payments and Medical Malpractice

Terry Baynes of Reuters has written an article about the recent study by a group of physicians at John Hopkins finding that large med mal awards do not contribute significantly to healthcare costs. The article quotes the lead author of...
May 16
Scheuerman on Class Certification in NFL Concussion Litigation

Scheuerman on Class Certification in NFL Concussion Litigation

TortsProf's Sheila Scheuerman has posted to SSRN The NFL Concussion Litigation: A Critical Assessment of Class Certification. The abstract provides: In the world of high-stakes class action litigation, a new theory is emerging that seeks to…
May 14
Rhee on the Tort Foundation of Duty of Care and Business Judgment

Rhee on the Tort Foundation of Duty of Care and Business Judgment

Robert Rhee (Maryland) has posted to SSRN The Tort Foundation of Duty of Care and Business Judgment. The abstract provides: This Article corrects a misconception in corporation law – the belief that principles of tort law do not apply to...

Rank this Week: 357

Personal Injury Law Update

Covers personal injury trends, resources, verdicts and legislation. By D'Amore & Associates.

http://www.personalinjurylawupdate.com/damorelaw/

May 17
Watching for rider

Watching for rider

Improving cooperation between all road users and motorcyclists will help to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.
May 8
Police and pedestrian

Police and pedestrian

Police enforcement of pedestrian crosswalks improves safety for up to a year. Watch this video of a dangerous pedestrian crossing in Southeast Portland...
Apr 30
This Saturday: Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo

This Saturday: Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo

D'Amore Law Group is a proud sponsor of Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo, free with zoo admission on May 4, 2013 - read more

Rank this Week: 849

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