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IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright…

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright Trademark

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

http://www.ipwatchdog.com
  • May 21

    Are Pharmaceutical Patents A Barrier to Access to Medicines? The Importance Economic Development and Growth

    Are Pharmaceutical Patents A Barrier to Access to Medicines? The Importance Economic Development and Growth
    Critics argue that pharmaceutical patents are a barrier to wide-reaching access to medicines, especially for vulnerable populations in the developing world. They cast their argument in the phrase, “Patents Kill” and advocate…
  • May 21

    USPTO Modifies After Final Amendment Pilot Program

    USPTO Modifies After Final Amendment Pilot Program
    Last week the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced in the Federal Register that it would modified the After Final Consideration Pilot Program (AFCP) to create the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0).…
  • May 21

    Ranbaxy Fined, J&J Tylenol Scandal, Bayer Sued Over Vitamin

    Ranbaxy Fined, J&J Tylenol Scandal, Bayer Sued Over Vitamin
    Once again, a plethora of interesting events has occurred since the last time we stopped by. What was the biggest headline? That decision may be up for grabs, but certainly, the $500 million penalty paid by Ranbaxy Laboratories is high on the…
Rank this Week: 329

IRS Medic Blog

IRS Medic Blog

Covers tax law, with specific emphasis on developments in the IRS's Off-Shore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative/Program.

http://www.irsmedic.com/blog/
  • May 21

    IRS settlement option

    IRS settlement option
      Eight IRS settlement options that could save your skin I think we’ll have to be honest here. Tax settlement companies have a pretty bad rap. The reason? Perhaps they don’t now exactly what they are doing, perhaps they are…
  • May 20

    FBAR filing requirement

    FBAR filing requirement
    A basic guide to understanding your 2013 FBAR filing requirements Form TD F 90-22.1 Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, aka “The FBAR” is a complicated form with complicated instructions. Making the problem worse is…
  • May 20

    FBAR Audit

    FBAR Audit
    What to expect in an FBAR Audit The IRS has invested millions of dollars and has hired thousands of special auditors to conduct FBAR audits on US taxpayers that it suspects of not filing FBAR forms or filing incorrect FBAR forms. For…
Rank this Week: 327

IRS Problem Solver Blog

IRS Problem Solver Blog

Covers IRS problems and how to solve them. By Darrin Mish.

http://www.getirshelp.com/irsblog
  • Nov 27

    IRS Procedures to Correct Wrong W-2

    IRS Procedures to Correct Wrong W-2
    It is quite common to receive a wrong W-2 due to mistakes committed by your employer. The logical thing to do would be to contact your employer and get them to correct any errors and give you an amended W-2. But if you try to get in touch…
  • Nov 26

    IRS Combats Fraud and Identity Theft

    IRS Combats Fraud and Identity Theft
    The menace of identity theft is ever present and the IRS has been taking steps to curtail this crime and bring perpetrators to justice. In the current tax filing season, some new steps were undertaken which included filters developed to stop…
  • Nov 22

    National Taxpayer Advocate

    National Taxpayer Advocate
    Do you know you have an advocate who can speak up for you to the IRS about your tax problems? I know, you must be asking, “How much?” Well keep your wallets in your pockets because it’s completely FREE! In fact, this advocate is…
Rank this Week: 754

Issues in Tax Controversy

Issues in Tax Controversy

Presents commentary on tax enforcement, news and developments. By Baker Hostetler.

http://www.issuesintaxcontroversy.com/
Rank this Week: 313

IT-Lex

IT-Lex

Technology law blog with eyes on eDiscovery, social media, data security and privacy, piracy and copyrights.

http://www.it-lex.org
  • May 21

    Social Media Pics Of Guns & Drugs Look Conclusive, Still Need Authentication

    Social Media Pics Of Guns & Drugs Look Conclusive, Still Need Authentication
    Last Tuesday, the Fifth Circuit heard the case of United States v. Winters. The defendant had been convicted of conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine base; and possession of a firearm by a felon, and concurrently…
  • May 21

    Update: Plaintiffs Successfully Get Out Of Predictive Coding Requirement

    Update: Plaintiffs Successfully Get Out Of Predictive Coding Requirement
    You may recall the news from a Delaware Court of Chancery last fall: The court had ordered both parties in a case to use predictive coding software to sort through the mountain of discovery facing them. As Pooja S. Nair wrote on this site at…
  • May 20

    NBA Forward Cleared Of Twitter Defamation

    NBA Forward Cleared Of Twitter Defamation
    By IT-Lex Intern Nicole Sellers (LinkedIn) We all know the pitfalls of using social media, especially for those in the public eye. Recently a NBA player learned just how deep those pitfalls run when he was sued for defamation as a result of a…
Rank this Week: 323

ITC 337 Law Blog

ITC 337 Law Blog

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

http://www.itcblog.com
Rank this Week: 248

Jack Bog's Blog

Jack Bog's Blog

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

http://bojack.org/
  • Apr 5

    Have a great weekend

    Have a great weekend
  • Apr 5

    Pay a compliment, then apologize

    Pay a compliment, then apologize
    This country is cutting out its own soul in the name of correctness.
  • Apr 5

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

    Drive in from the Couv, *and* deal with MAX?
    We're intrigued by the reference, in this article about the CRoCk, to "Portland’s whizzy light-rail system, which many Vancouverites drive across the river to use." How many do you think is "many"?
Rank this Week: 178

Jenkins Blog

Jenkins Blog

Covers technology and legal research. By the staff of the Philadelphia-based Jenkins Law Library.

http://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog
Rank this Week: 996

Jim Hamilton's World of Securities…

Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation

Commentaries on security regulation.

http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Obama Administration Opposes SEC Regulatory Accountability Act

    Obama Administration Opposes SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
    While reaffirming its commitment to smart and effective regulations and the value of cost-benefit analysis, the Obama Administration opposes passage of the SEC Accountability Act, H.R. 1062, because its burdensome and disruptive new…
  • May 19

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

    UK FRC Proposes Guidance on Financial Instruments for Outside Auditors of Company Financial Statement
    In light of the financial crisis and changes to international auditing and accounting standards, the UK Financial Reporting Council proposed revisions to its guidance for outside auditors of company financial statements on financial…
  • May 18

    House Passes SEC Regulatory Accountability Act

    House Passes SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
    By a vote of 235 to 161 the House of Representatives passed the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, H.R. 1062. Seventeen Democrats voted to pass the bill. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital…
Rank this Week: 203

Jobsworth

Jobsworth

Covers UK employment law. By Michael Scutt.

http://michaelscutt.co.uk
  • May 21

    The Great Reset

    The Great Reset
    After writing yesterday’s post about worker insecurity being at a 20 year high, I then found this article, via Jo Plumstead’s rather good The Grumpy Daily,  in which she linked to Will Hutton’s article in last…
  • May 20

    Worker Insecurity at 20 Year High

    Worker Insecurity at 20 Year High
    That was a rather depressing headline in the Financial Times over the weekend. According to the 2012 Skills and Employment Survey “Britain’s employees are feeling more insecure and under pressure at work than any time in the past…
  • May 8

    More Reform Ahead?

    More Reform Ahead?
    The Queen’s Speech is to be given any minute now and most employment lawyers will probably be watching the speech with a mixture of interest and trepidation. The Institute of Directors (IOD) weighed in saying that today was the last…
Rank this Week: 576

JoelHSchwartz Law Firm Blog

JoelHSchwartz Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law in Boston.

http://www.joelhschwartz.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Have you been a Victim of Surgical Malpractice?

    Have you been a Victim of Surgical Malpractice?
    With so many different forms of medical malpractice, many are confused as to whether or not they actually have a case. Even more so, they don’t understand the process of pinpointing where things went wrong and how to receive…
  • May 16

    Ways to Better Understand what a Personal Injury Lawyer Offer

    Ways to Better Understand what a Personal Injury Lawyer Offer
    If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of a third party, you have the right to file a lawsuit against said party as a means of receiving compensation for damages, pain and suffering, and other related losses. With all…
  • May 14

    Find a Personal Injury Law Firm that Won’t Charge you Along the Way

    Find a Personal Injury Law Firm that Won’t Charge you Along the Way
    When hiring a personal injury law firm, your main goal is to find an experienced team that is able to fight for your rights in the courtroom. You want to find a personal injury law firm that will not cost you money along the way. After all,…
Rank this Week: 870

Joseph Potashnik & Associates Blog

Joseph Potashnik & Associates Blog

Answers questions regarding New York criminal charges and criminal procedures.

http://jpdefense.com/new-york-criminal-defense/
  • May 21

    What Are The Consequences Of Smuggling Cigarettes In NYC?

    What Are The Consequences Of Smuggling Cigarettes In NYC?
    Smuggling cigarettes into New York State so as to avoid taxes is a serious criminal offense. When the smuggling and sale of untaxed cigarettes is conducted as a regular operation, further charges may ensue in addition to the basic tax fraud…
  • May 21

    Can A Government Official Go To Prison For Failing To Disclose Financial Relationships With Outside Contractors?

    Can A Government Official Go To Prison For Failing To Disclose Financial Relationships With Outside Contractors?
    A government official in New York City, whose duties include procuring or approving outside contractors can run into trouble if he or she authorizes contracts with businesses where he or she has a financial interest. A government official is…
  • May 21

    Why Am I Being Accused Of PIPE Fraud In NYC?

    Why Am I Being Accused Of PIPE Fraud In NYC?
    In recent years, New York City has seen many prosecutions of financial sector professionals for offenses related to securities fraud. One type of activity that can result in a securities fraud investigation and prosecution is a scheme known…
Rank this Week: 388

Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer

Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer

Covers employment law cases. By Michael Fox.

http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Yes Virginia, the Supreme Court Does Matter - A Cat's Paw in the 5th Circuit

    Yes Virginia, the Supreme Court Does Matter - A Cat's Paw in the 5th Circuit
    Although as an object fact we know that it is important when the Supreme Court issues a decision, see my discussion just above about the importance of a SOX case that will be decided next term, but it never hurts to be reminded.That was just…
  • May 21

    Sarbanes Oxley in the Supreme Court Dock

    Sarbanes Oxley in the Supreme Court Dock
    And on the Supreme Court docket for next term after the Court's grant of certiorai of a 1st Circuit decision which applied a narrow definition to the coverage of the first major financial regulatory act.  Lawson v. FMR, LLC.  (1st…
  • May 7

    Another Bad Day in the DC Circuit for the NLRB

    Another Bad Day in the DC Circuit for the NLRB
    Today, the D.C. Circuit struck down the NLRB's rule which required all employers over which it had jurisdiction to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the NLRA. National Association of Manufacturers v. NLRB (D.C. Cir.…
Rank this Week: 314

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

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

http://jotwell.com/
  • May 20

    The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

    The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law
    Lauren Willis, When Nudges Fail: Slippery Defaults, 80 U. Chi. L. Rev. ___ (forthcoming 2013) available at SSRN.Paul OhmIf Jotwell is meant to surface obscure gems of legal scholarship, which might go unnoticed otherwise, I might be missing…
  • May 17

    The Brave New World of Identification

    The Brave New World of Identification
    Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint.  While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
  • May 15

    Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

    Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking
    Lonny Hoffman, Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, U.C. Davis L. Rev. (forthcoming, 2013) available at SSRN.Brooke D. ColemanThe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are 75 years old this year. Imagine a fete thrown in their honor-mini…
Rank this Week: 293

Journal of Law, Economics & Policy

Journal of Law, Economics & Policy

From George Mason University School of Law.

http://jlep.net/home/
  • Mar 1

    JLEP Announces 2012-2013 Board of Editor

    JLEP Announces 2012-2013 Board of Editor
    The outgoing board is proud to announce the board of editors for next year.
  • Feb 6

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

    Announcing Conference — The Digital Inventor: How Entrepreneurs Compete on Platform
    Schedule of Events 8:30 AMBreakfast Reception 8:45 AMWelcoming Remarks Daniel Polsby, Dean, George Mason University School of Law Thomas Hazlett, Professor of Law & Economics, George Mason University 9:00…
  • Oct 11

    Issue 7.4 Now Available Online

    Issue 7.4 Now Available Online
    Issue 7.4 of The Journal of Law, Economics & Policy is now available on our website.  You can access a PDF file of the entire issue by clicking on the “Issues” tab above, or you can follow the link “PDF” below.  It is also available…
Rank this Week: 637

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library…

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library Blog

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

http://lawlibrary.case.edu/blog
  • Nov 9

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk
    The Case Western Reserve Law Review has put a lot of really solid work into the typesetting and page layout of their journal. Besides some real benefits for their operation in the pre-production process, this reformatting makes the Law Review…
  • Nov 8

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction
    The votes are still being counted in 27 states as of 5pm. However, the election has been called and President Barack Obama will serve an additional four years as President.
  • Nov 5

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction
    Last Tuesday I posted the information from four election map sites. I have posted at the end of this blog the information from today for those same sites. Not surprisingly, not one of the maps has gone completely unchanged.
Rank this Week: 365

Julie's Wills & Estate Planning…

Julie's Wills & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning and probate. By Julie Garber.

http://wills.about.com/
  • May 20

    Married Couples' Alert - Is Your Florida Homestead Owned by Your Revocable Living Trust?

    Married Couples' Alert - Is Your Florida Homestead Owned by Your Revocable Living Trust?
    As my overview of Florida homestead laws reveals, Florida has unique and very strict laws with regard to who you can leave your primary homestead residence to after you die. This is particularly troublesome for nonresident, married couples…
  • May 19

    Condo Owner Alert - Do You Need to Notify Your Condo Association That Your Revocable Living Trust Owns Your Condo?

    Condo Owner Alert - Do You Need to Notify Your Condo Association That Your Revocable Living Trust Owns Your Condo?
    If your estate plan includes a revocable living trust, then after your trust is in place you will need to "fund" your trust with your assets. What does it mean to "fund" a trust? It means that you will need to take a look at each and every…
  • May 14

    Michael Jackson's Estate Takes More Hit

    Michael Jackson's Estate Takes More Hit
    With the Michael Jackson/AEG Live wrongful death lawsuit as a backdrop, the controversy surrounding the King of Pop and his family continues. Last week choreographer Wade Robson, who was a voluntary defense witness at Michael Jackson's child…
Rank this Week: 586

Juries

Juries

Discusses jury-related issues.

http://juries.typepad.com/juries/
  • May 17

    Motion to Investigate Juror

    Motion to Investigate 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. Bulger's attorneys claim…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 945

Juris Diversitas

Juris Diversitas

An international, interdisciplinary community for the study of legal and normative mixtures and movements.

http://jurisdiversitas.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    JOB: Associate Professor/Professor Law and Law and Society

    JOB: Associate Professor/Professor Law and Law and Society
    Job opening - Associate Professor/Professor Law and Law and Society (University of Western Australia) As a result of its successful introduction of a new BA Major in Law and Society in 2012, The University of Western Australia Law School…
  • May 21

    SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION: Donlan on Hybridity and Beyond

    SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION: Donlan on Hybridity and Beyond
    It's that time again ...I'd welcome any feedback on my draft--and published--work available online, some (primarily comparative law, and legal history, of Ireland and Louisiana) here; and some (eg, work on Edmund Burke, etc) here.In…
  • May 20

    NOTICE: Environment, Law, and History

    NOTICE: Environment, Law, and History
    Check out the new Environment, Law, and History Blog and Discussion Group: The connections between the environment, law, and history are deep and pervasive. Many of us, from many disciplines – law, history, geography, and environmental…
Rank this Week: 82

JURIST - Forum

JURIST - Forum

Op-eds on legal news by law professors and JURIST special guests.

http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/forumy/index.php
  • Apr 27

    Arizona Legalizes Racial Profiling

    Arizona Legalizes Racial Profiling
    JURIST Contributing Editor Marjorie Cohn of Thomas Jefferson School of Law says that Arizona's new immigration legislation - requiring law enforcement officers to stop everyone whom they have “reasonable suspicion” to believe is an…
  • Apr 22

    The Iraqi High Court's Understated Rise to Legitimacy

    The Iraqi High Court's Understated Rise to Legitimacy
    JURIST Contributing Editor Haider Ala Hamoudi of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law says that a look at recent decisions by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court illustrates the court's growing authority as an independent and legitimate voice…
  • Apr 21

    Is Health Care Reform Constitutional?

    Is Health Care Reform Constitutional?
    JURIST Guest Columnist Sallie Sanford of the University of Washington School of Law says that although challenges to the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are valuable for inspiring dialogue within and…
Rank this Week: 118

JURIST - Paper Chase

JURIST - Paper Chase

Covers legal news. From the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/index.php
  • Oct 5

    Germany court rules for Motorola in Microsoft patent dispute

    Germany court rules for Motorola in Microsoft patent dispute
    [JURIST] The Mannheim Regional Court in Germany ruled for Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Google, against Microsoft [corporate websites] on Friday. This was the fourth decision [FOSS Patents report] in a suit between Motorola and Microsoft…
  • Oct 5

    UN: proposed Ukraine gay propaganda ban violates human right

    UN: proposed Ukraine gay propaganda ban violates human right
    [JURIST] The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) [official website] on Friday condemned [press release] a draft law [bill 8711 materials, in Ukrainian] that would ban pro-gay "propaganda" in Ukraine. The OHCHR said…
  • Oct 5

    UK court allows Kenya ex-prisoners to sue for colonial-era torture

    UK court allows Kenya ex-prisoners to sue for colonial-era torture
    [JURIST] The Queen's Bench Division [official website] on the High Court of England and Wales ruled Friday that three elderly Kenyans can sue the British government for torture they suffered while in detention under the British Colonial…
Rank this Week: 45

justcrim

justcrim

Covers capital punishment and criminal law news and resources. By Brian Williams.

http://justcrim.typepad.com/deathpenalty/
  • Dec 20

    Visit justcrim.wordpress.com for current post

    Visit justcrim.wordpress.com for current post
    C'est la vie justcrim @ Wordpress.com is free ...
  • Dec 18

    Hallelujah - The Voice (Tribute to victims with Leonard Cohens) - YouTube

    Hallelujah - The Voice (Tribute to victims with Leonard Cohens) - YouTube
    The coaches and artists pay tribute to the Connecticut shooting victims with Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." Christina Aguilera , Adam Levine & more ... December 17 , 2012. Three days after the shootings in Newtown, Conn., The…
  • Dec 17

    Newtown and the Madness of Guns : The New Yorker

    Newtown and the Madness of Guns : The New Yorker
    Then there were—many more, in fact—and when the latest and worst one happened, in Aurora, I (and many others) said, this time in a tone of despair, that nothing had changed. And I (and many others) predicted that it would...
Rank this Week: 705

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: 77

Justice Building Blog

Justice Building Blog

Features discussions between judges and lawyers in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.

http://justicebuilding.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    JOINT POST BY JUSTICE BUILDING, SOUTH FLORIDA LAWYERS, AND SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA BLOGGERS

    JOINT POST BY JUSTICE BUILDING, SOUTH FLORIDA LAWYERS, AND SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA BLOGGERS
    You lose your rights, not with a bang, but with a whimper. One small encroachment after another. A bureaucrat pushes the edges here, a prosecutor challenges the boundaries in a few cases there. No one says or does anything and then you look…
  • May 17

    FREE ALEX MICHAELS!!!

    FREE ALEX MICHAELS!!!
    BREAKING!Judge Miranda held a contempt hearing today for Alex Michaels. Nothing worth reporting about- sort of "dog bites man" story. In what week is Alex not in a contempt hearing?But this afternoon, Judge Miranda sentenced Alex (he has a…
  • May 16

    SHOOTING VIDEO

    SHOOTING VIDEO
    If ever you needed to be reminded about what a dangerous job police officers have (not that this excuses them in the least from their awful and wide spread habit of prevarication) here is the video of the marijuana grow house video in which…
Rank this Week: 598

Juvenile Law Center

Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog
Rank this Week: 496

K's law

K's law

Features extracts from recently published decisions of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO.

http://k-slaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    T 724/08 – Hard To Find – So What?

    T 724/08 – Hard To Find – So What?
    In this case the Board inter alia discussed the admissibility of documents filed together with the statements of ground of appeal.*** Translation of the German original ***[3.1] The main purpose of inter partes appeal proceedings is to offer…
  • May 19

    T 2373/11 – All Too Literal

    T 2373/11 – All Too Literal
    This is an appeal of an applicant whose application had been refused by the Examining Division (ED).The applicant explained that he had been deprived of oral proceedings (OPs).*** Translation of the German original ***Violation of the right…
  • May 16

    T 1125/10 – Passivity Breeds Doom

    T 1125/10 – Passivity Breeds Doom
    This is a revocation appeal.When summoning the parties to oral proceedings (OPs), on October 16, 2009, the Opposition Division (OD) expressed its provisional opinion according to which the prior art on file did not destroy the novelty and…
Rank this Week: 481

Kansas & Missouri Estate Planning

Kansas & Missouri Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, asset protection, charitable giving, and business law. By Kyle E. Krull.

http://blog.kylekrull.com/kansas-missouri-estate-planning/
  • May 21

    When Having “The Talk,” Experts Advise Going To Mom First In Overland Park, KS

    When Having “The Talk,” Experts Advise Going To Mom First In Overland Park, KS
    When I was a wee lad, I always knew my mother was an easier "touch" than my father. Such is the nature of mother-child relationships. Question: Have you had “the talk” with your senior parents? You know, the one about their…
  • May 20

    Take RMD From Your Inherited IRA In Overland Park, KS

    Take RMD From Your Inherited IRA In Overland Park, KS
    Not all assets are inherited in the same way. Take IRAs, for example. When does the IRA of your deceased spouse become “yours,” what should you do with it, and what do you need to know to stay out of tax trouble?
  • May 18

    Kansas and Missouri Weekly Estate Planning Digest - Overland Park, KS

    Kansas and Missouri Weekly Estate Planning Digest - Overland Park, KS
    In case you missed them, here are our five blog posts from this past week for your convenience. I welcome your feedback regarding any of these posts and your input regarding any areas of particular interest you would like for me to cover.
Rank this Week: 789

Kansas City Car Accident Lawyer…

Kansas City Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C.

http://www.kansascitycaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 27

    Hit and run driver receives prison time for causing fatal bicycle accident

    Hit and run driver receives prison time for causing fatal bicycle accident
    Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers know that bicycle accidents can have catastrophic consequences, especially when larger motor vehicles are involved. In fact, about one-third of all bicycle accidents occur when a passenger vehicle…
  • Apr 20

    Parents of teen killed in pedestrian accident awarded $90 million in wrongful death lawsuit

    Parents of teen killed in pedestrian accident awarded $90 million in wrongful death lawsuit
    As Kansas City personal injury lawyers, we know that pedestrians are especially vulnerable to serious, life-threatening injuries when they're involved in motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, a significant number of these accidents involve…
  • Apr 6

    Five safety tips to reduce Kansas City car accident risk

    Five safety tips to reduce Kansas City car accident risk
    Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers know that it's always a good time for a refresher on roadway safety. In this post, we discuss a few basic driving tips to help Missouri motorists reduce their car accident risks. • Stay focused.…
Rank this Week: 854

Kenneth Anderson's Law of War and…

Kenneth Anderson's Law of War and Just War Theory Blog

Covers international laws of war, international law, related human rights topics, international NGOs, and the theory of the just war. By Professor Kenneth Anderson.

http://kennethandersonlawofwar.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 874

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury law, recalled products and insurance law. Published By Jones Ward PLC

http://www.kentucky-injury-attorney-blog.com/
  • May 19

    Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?

    Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?
    There are several factors an attorney must consider when deciding to take on a new personal injury case. And potential plaintiffs should understand how these factors influence an attorney's decision to take or reject a case, and how these…
  • May 19

    NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic

    NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic
    According to a periodical released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association in June, using electronic devices while driving is a "serious safety problem." And the organization has the numbers to back up its claim. At least 1 in 2…
  • May 16

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor
    Two attorneys at Jones Ward PLC have filed a class action lawsuit against Detroit automaker General Motors Company over a design defect in its 2011 model year and newer Chevrolet Cruze. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Louisville…
Rank this Week: 363

Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law in Kentucky. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.kentuckyinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 16

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide
    Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
  • May 16

    Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

    Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull
    Officials in Flemingsburg, a northeastern Kentucky city, are considering a ban on pit bulls. The city’s Mayor, Marty Voiers, reported that the city has received numerous complaints about the dogs attacking and chasing residents. The…
  • May 12

    Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

    Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe
    A tenth plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe and former Chief Robert White, claiming he was wrongfully charged with a crime he could not have committed. Dale Todd, represented by…
Rank this Week: 737

KEYTLaw

KEYTLaw

Covers Arizona and federal laws.

http://www.keytlaw.com/blog
  • Aug 8

    The Best of Law Dog

    The Best of Law Dog
    Since law dog is all the rage, we thought we’d share the best of law dog. Check out all of law dog’s pictures here.
  • Jul 12

    Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

    Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly
    ABA Journal: New law grads in private practice are no longer taking home median paychecks in the six figures.
  • Jun 27

    Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

    Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly
    Equifax’s June edition of its National Consumer Credit Trends Report shows a sharp decline in the number of delinquent mortgage  balances.
Rank this Week: 446

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Covers European copyright law. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://kluwercopyrightblog.com/
  • May 21

    The EU mandate to negotiate the TTIP: should copyright be an outcast?

    The EU mandate to negotiate the TTIP: should copyright be an outcast?
    Institute for Information Law (IViR)Institute for Information Law (IViR) “It is not the European Parliament that officially determines the scope of the negotiating mandate, although its position now can certainly give a sign regarding…
  • May 17

    Denmark: Infopaq-case finally decided after eight year

    Denmark: Infopaq-case finally decided after eight year
    , for Kluwer Copyright Cases, for Kluwer Copyright Cases In a recent judgment, following the preliminary Infopaq-rulings of the European Court of Justice, the Danish Supreme Court ruled that extracts of newspaper articles comprising no more…
  • May 6

    France: Supreme Court makes music synchronisation safer

    France: Supreme Court makes music synchronisation safer
    YS AvocatsYS Avocats “The Supreme Court puts an end to a French oddity and makes the business of music synchronisation safer. (…) The Supreme Court took the opportunity to settle two major issues in French neighbouring rights:…
Rank this Week: 274

Koehler Law

Koehler Law

Uses topical issues to examine different crimes in Washington, D.C. Discusses individual crimes and defense strategies. Ruminates on the challenges of law practice and being a solo practitioner. By Jamison Koehler.

http://koehlerlaw.net
Rank this Week: 938

Korean Law Blog

Korean Law Blog

Updates on Korean law. By Sean Hayes.

http://www.thekoreanlawblog.com/
  • May 17

    Korea Legal News for the Week of May 12

    Korea Legal News for the Week of May 12
    This Week's Legal News Reported by Media North Korea names another new armed forces minister  U.S. law aimed at helping North Korean orphans  U.S. Firms see opportunities in South... Korean Law and Business Updates by Sean Hayes.
  • May 15

    Music Tech Seminar in San Francisco Attended by Sean Haye

    Music Tech Seminar in San Francisco Attended by Sean Haye
    Sean Hayes will be attending the Music Tech Seminar in San Francisco that will be taking place from April 27 to the 29th.  I suggest anyone interested in the music business to attend the... Korean Law and Business Updates by Sean Hayes.
  • May 15

    How to Protect your Brands, Trademarks and other IP in the Korean Market in 10 Not So Easy Step

    How to Protect your Brands, Trademarks and other IP in the Korean Market in 10 Not So Easy Step
    I just participated as a panelist for the United States Commercial Service Trade Winds-Asia Seminar for U.S. companies considering investing and/or exporting to Korea, China, the Philippines, Japan... Korean Law and Business Updates by Sean…
Rank this Week: 843

Kraft Elder Law Blog

Kraft Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law issues.

http://www.kraftelderlaw.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Disability Advocates, Nursing Home Industry Battle for Health Care Dollars for the Aging and Disabled

    Disability Advocates, Nursing Home Industry Battle for Health Care Dollars for the Aging and Disabled
    There is an important, ongoing battle for funding between those who care for the elderly and disabled and federal and state governments. The governments — especially the states — are trying to save money any way they can. The…
  • May 20

    Loans Borrowed Against Pensions Squeeze Retiree

    Loans Borrowed Against Pensions Squeeze Retiree
    Have you seen ads for companies that will pay you cash up front if you have a pension account? They’re similar to ads aimed at people who had personal injury claims that resulted in structured settlements payable over a long ……
  • May 17

    Are You Afraid of Dying?

    Are You Afraid of Dying?
    Do you fear death? There may be a cure for that. This short article is from the AARP Bulletin, and I have no further comment on it. Coffin Therapy It’s never too early to rest in peace. For people who … Continue reading →
Rank this Week: 567

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l r c - o r b i t ... ... ... the usd research satellite

Covers the legal research center, legal news and legal research resources. By John Adkins.

http://lrc-orbit.typepad.com/lrc/
  • May 14

    Does Your Garden Violate Patent Law?

    Does Your Garden Violate Patent Law?
    You may have heard about a company called Monsanto – for many years, environmentalists have been trying to draw attention to the company’s genetically modified crops in an effort to steer Americans away from foods that they consider to…
  • May 6

    Sandra Day O’Connor: Regretful?

    Sandra Day O’Connor: Regretful?
    Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor recently made headlines when she expressed doubt over the Supreme Court’s handling of Bush v. Gore, the case that prevented a recount of Florida votes in the 2000 election. While O’Connor…
  • Jan 15

    Third Annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference: The Future of Patent Law Remedie

    Third Annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference: The Future of Patent Law Remedie
    When: Friday, January 18th Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Cost: Free for professors and students This Friday the University of San Diego will host "The Future of Patent Law Remedies" which will address…
Rank this Week: 528

Labor Relations Today

Labor Relations Today

Provides analysis, resources and commentary on developments in traditional labor law. By McKenna Long & Aldridge.

http://www.laborrelationstoday.com/
  • May 21

    @LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 21, 2013

    @LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 21, 2013
    Board Seeks Injunction to Force Hospital Back to Bargaining Table: R.J. Ignelzi of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the National Labor Relations Board will be heading to federal court to seek an injunction that would force…
  • May 20

    @LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 20, 2013

    @LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 20, 2013
    7th Circuit Hears Argument that IN's Right-to-Work Law Constitutional: Ben James of Law360 ($$) writes that last Friday, Indiana's Attorney General told the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals that Indiana's right-to-work law is…
  • May 17

    @LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 17, 2013

    @LRToday Morning Round-Up: May 17, 2013
    Board Chair: We Have a Duty to Keep Working: Ben James of Law360 ($$) reports that yesterday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) held a hearing concerning pending nominations to the National…
Rank this Week: 468

Labor Relations Update

Labor Relations Update

By Proskauer Rose LLP.

http://www.laborrelationsupdate.com
Rank this Week: 693

Lakeblawg

Lakeblawg

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy, and mortgage foreclosure defense. By Lake Law.

http://www.lakelaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 9

    Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client

    Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client
    The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin created the MMM (mortgage modification mediation) program about a year and a half ago to help make modifications in Chapter 13s easier.  So far, it has had quite a few success…
  • Nov 5

    Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!

    Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!
    In a Chapter 13, most of our clients have two options in making the Chapter 13 plan payments to the Trustee:  Payment through a payroll deduction, or payments by certified funds sent monthly.  Each works well, but neither is as simple and…
  • Oct 29

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble
    Every bankruptcy case requires a filing fee.  As mentioned last week, the filing fee for Chapter 11 bankruptcies is set to increase in November.  Chapter 7 filing fees are currently $306, and Chapter 13 filing fees are $281.  In nearly…
Rank this Week: 908

Land Use Prof Blog

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 19

    A response from Bill Fischel on school district consolidation, and a query on why special districts continue to fascinate scholar

    A response from Bill Fischel on school district consolidation, and a query on why special districts continue to fascinate scholar
    I was delighted over the weekend to see a response from Bill Fischel (Dartmouth) on my blog post series about local government units. Bill is undoubtedly well known to many readers of this blog for his work on land use...
  • May 18

    Edwards on the Paradoxes of Restitution

    Edwards on the Paradoxes of Restitution
    Mark Edwards (William Mitchell) has posted The Paradoxes of Restitution, forthcoming in the West Virginia Law Review. The abstract: Restitution following mass dispossession is often considered both ideal and impossible. Why? This article…
  • May 18

    Stern on State Legislative Checks and Judicial Taking

    Stern on State Legislative Checks and Judicial Taking
    Here's another recently-posted paper from Stephanie Stern (Chicago-Kent): Protecting Property Through Politics: State Legislative Checks and Judicial Takings, forthcoming in the Minnesota Law Review. The abstract: In the 2010 Supreme Court…
Rank this Week: 295

Lanigan and Lanigan, P.L.

Lanigan and Lanigan, P.L.

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure in Florida.

http://laniganpl.com/
  • May 18

    New Florida Foreclosure Procedures Law Explained

    New Florida Foreclosure Procedures Law Explained
    Florida homeowners by now should know that the Florida Senate on Friday May 3 passed the new Florida foreclosure procedures law. The law made it through the House and now heads to Gov. Rick Scott for final approval. Governor…
  • May 14

    Americans’ Debt, Foreclosures Down Nationally

    Americans’ Debt, Foreclosures Down Nationally
    The New York Federal Reserve said the total amount of debt held by Americans fell in the first three months of 2013, the lowest level since 2006. Florida’s foreclosures are still rated No. 2 in the nation behind California and according…
  • May 2

    When a Mortgage Default Is Not a Mortgage Default

    When a Mortgage Default Is Not a Mortgage Default
    Eric Lanigan is a foreclosure attorney in Winter Park Florida with Lanigan and Lanigan and has practiced Florida law since 1976. He’s dealt with a lot of clients over the years in complex foreclosure cases. Here he talks to homeowners…
Rank this Week: 216

Larry Bodine LawMarketing Blog

Larry Bodine LawMarketing Blog

Covers law firm marketing, including advertising, blogging and sales. By Larry Bodine.

http://blog.larrybodine.com/
  • May 16

    Enjoy the Benefits of Your AV Rating

    Enjoy the Benefits of Your AV Rating
    Today's post is part of an article written by Philip Livingston, CEO of Marketing and Business Solutions at LexisNexis.  He explains the importance of achieving an AV Preeminent® rating.   Each year thousands of…
  • May 15

    Webinar Today: Using Blogging and Legal Advice Forums to Engage Prospect

    Webinar Today: Using Blogging and Legal Advice Forums to Engage Prospect
      Click here to Register Date and time: Today, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:30 pm EDT Duration: 1 hour Description: With 76% of consumers seeking an…
  • May 13

    Law Firms: Big Brands Mean Big Busine

    Law Firms: Big Brands Mean Big Busine
    If there is any doubt about the power of a big brand, check out Graphic Design USA’s recent listing of the favorite logos of the past half century.  Even those that are abstract symbols are easily recognized by millions across the…
Rank this Week: 610

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Nevada criminal law updates and news. Published by Neil Shouse & Associates.

http://www.las-vegas-criminal-defense-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Nevada Assembly Passes Bill to Require Cheek Swabs of People Arrested for Felonie

    Nevada Assembly Passes Bill to Require Cheek Swabs of People Arrested for Felonie
    Yesterday the Nevada State Assembly passed a bill that would mandate law enforcement to procure DNA cheek swabs of any person arrested for a felony. Now the Nevada State Senate will consider the bill, nicknamed "Brianna's Law." Opponents of…
  • May 15

    Suspect Arrested for Five Deaths in Northern Nevada

    Suspect Arrested for Five Deaths in Northern Nevada
    A twenty-five year old person has been arrested in connection with five deaths in Northern Nevada. Yesterday law enforcement found two people dead in one Fernley house, two others in a nearby house, and another in a ditch on the I-80. The…
  • May 14

    NTSB Pushes for Tougher DUI Standards Everywhere, Including Nevada

    NTSB Pushes for Tougher DUI Standards Everywhere, Including Nevada
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that every state including Nevada impose stricter blood-alcohol content (BAC) standards for drivers. Specifically, they prescribe that the minimum illegal threshold be lowered…
Rank this Week: 989

Law & Disorder

Law & Disorder

The Art of Technology

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/
Rank this Week: 37