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The LinkedIn Lawyer

The LinkedIn Lawyer

Discusses the use of social media by the legal profession. By David A. Barrett.

http://linkedinlawyer.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 451

Sixth Circuit Cases

Sixth Circuit Cases

Provides weekly advance sheets of published decisions listing each case's name, number, district, keyword description, and link to full text of decision.

http://www.sixthcircuitcases.com/
Rank this Week: 452

California Injury Attorneys Blog

California Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers personal injury lawsuits, settlements and news. By Estey & Bomberger.

http://esteybomberger.com/blog
  • Apr 19

    San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

    San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation
    According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Francisco’s cable cars are among the most accident-prone means of mass transportation  in the country─averaging one accident every month, per vehicle mile traveled…
  • Apr 5

    E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

    E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled
    Nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other meals are being recalled by Rich Products after an outbreak of E.coli The company is recalling all food products made at its Waycross, GA food plant, according to a company press…
  • Mar 4

    Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

    Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash
    TECATE – A 31-year-old San Diego woman tragically died Sunday  after a collision on the 94 Freeway,  CBS 8 News reported. The woman was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the 94 when she was cut off by a Ford F-150 truck making…
Rank this Week: 453

Nonprofit Law Blog

Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. By Gene Takagi.

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/
  • May 20

    All Eyes on Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Legislation

    All Eyes on Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Legislation
    Last month, with great fanfare, Delaware’s governor Jack Markell introduced legislation providing for the creation of public benefit corporations. Enjoying broad, bipartisan support, the new law is expected to be quickly approved and put…
  • May 17

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013
    Quite the week for the IRS. Have a listen to Radiohead's Electioneering while perusing this week's serving of tweets: Rick Hasen: WaPo learned 5 things from the IRS report:…
  • May 15

    Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"

    Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"
    On May 14, 2013, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released its report on the IRS targeting of conservative groups in reviewing applications for exemption under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The report,…
Rank this Week: 454

Patent Prospector

Patent Prospector

Offers an open forum for patent practitioners. Sponsored by Patent Hawk.

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

    Going To Seed

    Going To Seed
    In Bowman v. Monsanto, the Supreme Court creates a glaring exception to patent law as a boon to corporate power. Such plutocratic largesse is the norm, as is ignoring facts to rule by bias, while crafting law from the bench without respect…
  • May 16

    Down the Rabbit Hole

    Down the Rabbit Hole
    Alice, a corporation from Down Under, got a family of system and method patents that broadly claimed computerizing escrow as a way of mitigating settlement risk. CLS got spooked and got a summary declaratory judgment of invalidity via…
  • Apr 7

    No Benefit

    No Benefit
    Steve Morsa filed a patent claiming benefits processing. The PTO rejected over prior art, first arguing anticipation; then, when that deficiency was pointed out, hand-waving obviousness. Morsa made cogent, reasonably undeniable arguments,…
Rank this Week: 455

Total Bankruptcy

Total Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy courts, credit, and bankruptcy news. By Total Bankruptcy.

http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/blog
  • Nov 21

    The Economy Gives Thank

    The Economy Gives Thank
    By Mary Ann Pekara Thanksgiving was initially declared a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln, and was celebrated on the last Thursday of November. Fast forward to today: the United States celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth,…
  • Nov 20

    Hostess, Maker of Twinkies, Bankrupt

    Hostess, Maker of Twinkies, Bankrupt
    By Bob Negele Many reporters are enjoying their puns about the “expiration of Twinkies,” but one thing no one is happy about are the thousands of jobs and lives wrapped up in the bankruptcy of Hostess. When a brand as iconic as Hostess,…
  • Nov 20

    Greece Entices Hedge Fund

    Greece Entices Hedge Fund
    By Bob Negele Greece recently voted to approve a budget which allows the European Union to continue with its multi-billion dollar bail-out of the economically struggling country. As a result, many investors, including hedge funds, are being…
Rank this Week: 456

JD Bliss Blog

JD Bliss Blog

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

http://www.jdblissblog.com/
  • Jan 9

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

    Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job
    In a recent blog post, startup guru Guy Kawasaki explained how to use LinkedIn to find a job (please also check out LinkedIn for Lawyers 101 for a short LinkedIn tutorial tailored to attorneys).
  • Dec 29

    Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

    Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over
    Robert Sciglimpaglia's legal career came to an unexpected crossroads in May 2006. He could either continue practicing workers' compensation law full time, or accept a 13-day contract to perform as an extra in the Disney movie "Enchanted,"…
  • Nov 16

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

    Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator
    Career opportunities often fall into a lawyer's lap when he or she least expects it. The key is to seize the opportunity.
Rank this Week: 457

Trial Ad Notes

Trial Ad Notes

Offers news items and resources relating to trial advocacy, with a focus on Washington State. By Mary Whisner.

http://trialadnotes.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

    Experiences of the Self-Represented

    Experiences of the Self-Represented
    It's tough enough to handle litigation when you're a lawyer, but it's incredibly stressful and daunting when you don't.CBC's Day Six has a 15-minute story on self-represented litigants (May 18, 2013). It begins with a moving interview of…
  • May 9

    Lawyers Who Defend Accused Terrorist

    Lawyers Who Defend Accused Terrorist
    What's it like to defend a high-profile terrorism defendant? See: Ron Scherer, Lawyers who defend terror suspects have thankless task. Why do they do it?, Christian Science Monitor, April 30, 2013. Tamar Rebecca Birckhead, To Defend a…
  • Apr 4

    Convicting the Innocent

    Convicting the Innocent
    You've heard of people who were shown by DNA evidence to be innocent of the crimes they were imprisoned for. How can that happen? What can we learn from it?Prof. Brandon Garrett (with the help of a team of research assistants) found out all…
Rank this Week: 458

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog

Offers tips and techniques for trials lawyers. By Evan Schaeffer.

http://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/
  • May 20

    Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category

    Some Post from the "Legal Writing" Category
    In case you missed them, here are a few of the many posts I've written for the "legal writing" category of The Trial Practice Tips Weblog-- How to Begin a Brief or Memorandum Is Shorter Really Better? When You're Stuck,...
  • May 16

    An Unplanned Break for Television

    An Unplanned Break for Television
    At Abnormal Use, Jim Dedman asks, "Why is discovery rarely, if ever, depicted on lawyer television shows?"-- When is the last time you saw a witness being deposed on a lawyer television show? When is the last time you saw...
  • May 9

    How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified

    How to Find Out If a Doctor is Board Certified
    Certification Matters, a website operated by the not-for-profit American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), will tell you if a specific doctor is board certified. The site also contains other information that might be helpful in researching…
Rank this Week: 459

Build A Solo Practice, LLC

Build A Solo Practice, LLC

Covers solo practice, marketing and work/life balance. By Susan Cartier Liebel.

http://susancartierliebel.typepad.com/build_a_solo_practice/
  • Nov 29

    You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

    You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?
    The very first business I ever owned was a babysitting service. Yeah, I know, everyone is a babysitter when they are 16. But I figured out that I could charge more for my services if I went a little further than the other sitters. So I cooked…
  • Nov 27

    Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3

    Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3
    (You can read Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. Remember, all events are real though the names are made up!) Landlord-Tenant Evolves Into Real Estate/General Practice
  • Nov 26

    Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez

    Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez
    Everyone dies.  Often unexpectedly. But there is power in dead hands.  We are the country with the greatest control of our assets after death.  However, most never consider, let alone manage, their digital legacy.  How do we handle,…
Rank this Week: 460

CCH WorkDay Blog

CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog
Rank this Week: 461

Charlotte Law Library News

Charlotte Law Library News

Covers research, books and library news. From the Charlotte School of Law library team.

http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • May 22

    Summer School Supplementary Study Aids — Session 1

    Summer School Supplementary Study Aids — Session 1
    Session I of summer school classes begin this week. To help you get a jump start to the semester or to a better grasp throughout the semester check out these books and supplements available in the Law Library. Trial Practice: ……
  • May 21

    Book Giveaway!

    Book Giveaway!
    The Charlotte School of Law Library is launching a Book Giveaway! These are treatises, reporters, and state statutory items that will not move with us when we relocate the Law Library uptown. These materials will be available for free on…
  • May 21

    ALR Student’s Corner: The Environmental Law Practice Guide — An Explosion of Environmental Exposition

    ALR Student’s Corner: The Environmental Law Practice Guide — An Explosion of Environmental Exposition
    Prior to exploring the Environmental Law Practice Guide, I often wondered—why would I use a treatise to research a legal topic when I can use online research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis? What possible benefits could there be in…
Rank this Week: 462

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: 463

First Amendment Law Prof Blog

First Amendment Law Prof Blog

By Professors Kathleen A. Bergin and Josie F. Brown.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/firstamendment/
  • Sep 7

    First Amendment Scholarship Update - Speech Topic

    First Amendment Scholarship Update - Speech Topic
    Here is a new collection of recent scholarship on speech topics: 1. Helen L. Norton (University of Colorado School of Law), Secrets, Lies, and Disclosure, 27 Journal of Law & Politics 641 (2012. The abstract states: This symposium essay…
  • Sep 6

    Egyptian State TV Anchor Wears Hijab for First Time in Post-Mubarak Era

    Egyptian State TV Anchor Wears Hijab for First Time in Post-Mubarak Era
    Tuesday was World Hijab Day, and the Christian Science Monitor reports on the ongoing debate among Muslims about when the headscarf should or must be worn. For the first time last week, an announcer on Egyptian state television wore a...
  • Aug 24

    Photojournalists Urge NYPD to Improve Guidance to Officers on First Amendment Obligation

    Photojournalists Urge NYPD to Improve Guidance to Officers on First Amendment Obligation
    Responding to the recent arrest of photographer Robert Stolarik while he worked on an assignment from the New York Times as well as other incidents, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) has asked the NYPD to provide clearer…
Rank this Week: 464

Utah State Law Library Blog

Utah State Law Library Blog

Provides information about Utah legal research, self-help resources, new books and briefs.

http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/
  • Mar 14

    So Long, Blog

    So Long, Blog
    Dear loyal blog readers: We are retiring the Utah State Law Library blog after more than four years and 800+ posts. The blog has been a great way for library staff to share library news, new forms, court resources and...
  • Mar 7

    SLC Infobase

    SLC Infobase
    The Salt Lake City's website provides a wealth of resources for SLC residents, including information about the city justice court, city services like garbage pickup or snow removal, and city council news. If you're interested in some historic…
  • Mar 4

    National Consumer Protection Week

    National Consumer Protection Week
    March 3-9, 2013 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Organizations from around the nation developed National Consumer Protection week to make people aware of their consumer rights and help them make better financial decisions. The…
Rank this Week: 465

Legal Blog

Legal Blog

Covers personal injury, trucking acident and product liability law. By Brett A. Burlison.

http://www.burlisonlaw.com/blog
  • Apr 11

    San Francisco Workplace Injury Turns Deadly

    San Francisco Workplace Injury Turns Deadly
    As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle (click here), two individuals have plead guilty to charges from the workplace injury and death of an employee at Digital Pre-Press International in San Francisco. The CEO and pressroom manager have…
  • Apr 10

    New Sports-Related Concussion Study Focuses On Youth Sport

    New Sports-Related Concussion Study Focuses On Youth Sport
    Every year too many of our kids are suffering concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries in youth sports. And we all want to bring these numbers down. But it’s hard to prevent concussions and sports-related head injuries if we…
  • Apr 6

    Brain Research Project Proposed By White House

    Brain Research Project Proposed By White House
    The White House this week announced a new initiative at the federal level to better understand and map the human brain. An accurate map of the brain could greatly benefit traumatic brain injury victims as well as personal injury victims…
Rank this Week: 466

ANTICIPATETHIS.com

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…
Rank this Week: 467

The Insurance and Reinsurance…

The Insurance and Reinsurance Report

Provides updates of law, news and developments in insurance and reinsurance. By Dan Gerber and Jeff Kingsley.

http://insurancecoverage.typepad.com/insurance_and_reinsurance/
Rank this Week: 468

Workers Comp Insider

Workers Comp Insider

Covers workers' compensation, risk management, business insurance, workplace health & safety, occupational medicine, injured workers, insurance webtools and technology. By Lynch Ryan.

http://www.workerscompinsider.com/
  • May 23

    Health Wonkery, Nightclub Fire Fine, Don't Fry Day, Manufacturing Trends & More

    Health Wonkery, Nightclub Fire Fine, Don't Fry Day, Manufacturing Trends & More
    Health Wonkery - At Wright on Health, Brad Wright has posted the Sardonic Edition of Health Wonk Review. He takes a bit of a tongue in cheek approach to the seriousness of our usual wonkery. Harumph, harumph. Check it out. Station Nightclub…
  • May 20

    Workers Compensation Looking Up?

    Workers Compensation Looking Up?
    Dennis Mealy, chief actuary for NCCI, has issued his state of the line report on workers compensation. There's a lot of good news for insurers, along with a few little red flags that might well morph into big banners of bad news. Mealy's…
  • May 15

    Risk, Austerity, ACA, Women in Manufacturing, Terrorism & other news of note

    Risk, Austerity, ACA, Women in Manufacturing, Terrorism & other news of note
    Our New Zealand blogger pal Russell Hutchinson lends a global perspective to this week's Cavalcade of Risk #183 - check it out! Austerity's impact on public health - over at Managed Care Matters, Joe Paduda looks at the impact that financial…
Rank this Week: 469

About Broker Fraud Blog

About Broker Fraud Blog

Covers compliance rules, duty of disclosure, elder abuse and fraud. By the Hayes Law Firm.

http://aboutbrokerfraud.typepad.com/about_broker_fraud_blog/
  • Dec 6

    SEC Freeze Assets in Alleged Diamond-Themed Ponzi Scheme

    SEC Freeze Assets in Alleged Diamond-Themed Ponzi Scheme
    The SEC alleges that Richard Dalton and Universal Consulting Resources LLC (UCR) raised approximately $17 million from investors for two fraudulent offerings. The programs were generally referred to as the “Trading Program” and the…
  • Sep 28

    Arbitrators Award Ten Times Amount of Investment in Auction Rate Securities Case

    Arbitrators Award Ten Times Amount of Investment in Auction Rate Securities Case
    Last month an arbitration panel ordered the investment firm USB financial to pay over $80 million in consequential investments to Kajeet, Inc., a company who markets cellphones for kids. Kajeet’s award fell short of the $110 million…
  • Aug 30

    Raymond James Must Buy Back Auction Rate Securitie

    Raymond James Must Buy Back Auction Rate Securitie
    A Texas couple got some great news last week from the FINRA arbitration panel that ruled on their claim. The panel ruled that the Raymond James Financial Inc. and broker Larry Milton must buy back some $925,000 worth of auction…
Rank this Week: 470

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers various accident and injury accident topics. Published By Seattle, Washington attorneys at the Farber Law Group.

http://www.seattlecaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    "Buckle Up!" says the Washington Patrol

    "Buckle Up!" says the Washington Patrol
    In an effort to prevent car accident deaths over the Memorial Day weekend, the Washington State Patrol is looking to ticket drivers not wearing seat belts. For the next two weeks, the WSP will be running extra emphasis patrols and stopping…
  • May 16

    Bicyclist injured in Seattle accident

    Bicyclist injured in Seattle accident
    A bicyclist was taken to Harborview Medical Center's trauma unit after he was hit by a car on Thursday around 1pm. The bicycle accident occurred on Lake Washington Boulevard South in the 2000 block. Kyle Moore of the Seattle Fire Department…
  • May 8

    Kirkland Sound Transit bus accident kills 2, injures 1

    Kirkland Sound Transit bus accident kills 2, injures 1
    Two people were killed and one person was seriously injured last night when a Sound Transit bus apparently had some type of mechanical failure, went through a red light and struck an SUV in a Kirkland intersection around 9:33pm. The accident…
Rank this Week: 471

New Jersey Criminal Defense…

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers New Jersey juvenile, DWI, drug, and theft crimes. By The Law Office Anthony J. Vecchio, LLC

http://www.newjerseycriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
  • Jan 25

    Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

    Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest
    Lawyer for Emerson Criminal, Juvenile & Marijuana Possession Charges If you or your juvenile child has been arrested by Emerson Police and charges with any criminal or delinquency offense, your best move is to speak with an experienced…
  • Jan 19

    Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest

    Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest
    Defense Lawyer for Elmwood Park CourtIf you have been issued traffic violations are charged with a criminal offense in Elmwood Park, we can defend you. Several important roads go through Elmwood Park, including Route 80, the Garden State…
  • Jan 8

    Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer

    Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer
    Defense Attorney for Edgewater Drunk Driving & Drug Arrests A good share of the criminal and DWI charges in Edgewater occur on River Road and Palisades Avenue. The Edgewater Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all traffic and minor…
Rank this Week: 472

Renewable + Law

Renewable + Law

The climate policy, renewable energy, and sustainability blog. Published by Stoel Rives, LLP.

http://www.lawofrenewableenergy.com/
  • May 23

    Voting Underway for Biofuels Digest Hottest Partners List

    Voting Underway for Biofuels Digest Hottest Partners List
    Voting is underway for the 2013 Hottest Partners in Biofuels and BioBased Products, a poll conducted by our friend Jim Lane of Biofuels Digest. Poll categories include: Distributors Engineering, procurement & construction Enzymes,…
  • May 16

    California Public Utilities Commission Sets Fourth and Fifth Solicitations for the Renewable Auction Mechanism Program

    California Public Utilities Commission Sets Fourth and Fifth Solicitations for the Renewable Auction Mechanism Program
    On May 9, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission adopted Resolution E-4582, scheduling the fourth Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) auction to close on June 28, 2013 and setting a fifth RAM auction for no later than June 27,…
  • May 10

    Update: Minnesota Senate Passes Energy Omnibus Bill

    Update: Minnesota Senate Passes Energy Omnibus Bill
    Today the Minnesota Senate passed its omnibus energy bill by a vote of 37-26.  This follows the Minnesota House of Representatives’ passage of its version of the bill on Tuesday.  The bills now move to a conference committee…
Rank this Week: 473

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

http://labourlawblog.typepad.com/managementupdates/
  • May 9

    Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

    Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000
    This is the second in a (broken) series of posts about reprisals. This time, reprisals under section 74 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 which reads as follows: No employer or person acting on behalf of an employer shall intimidate,…
  • May 3

    A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed

    A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed
    I just realized that I've been writing this blog for 10 years. While I honestly don't pay all that much attention to these sorts of things, I can't believe where the time has gone. I have tried to resist the temptation to take a walk down…
  • Apr 30

    Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide

    Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide
    The Occupational Health and Safety Act is built upon the Internal Responsibility System. Put colloquially, health and safety in the workplace is everyone's business. Supervisor have a key role and responsibility under the legislation and the…
Rank this Week: 474

Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

Covers trade dress, trademark, design patent and counterfeiting issues in the fashion industry. By New York Law School.

http://www.caseclothesed.com/
  • Apr 26

    The Model Alliance: Fighting for Labor Rights in the Fashion Industry

    The Model Alliance: Fighting for Labor Rights in the Fashion Industry
    The Model Alliance is a “growing network of models and industry leaders dedicated to improving working conditions in the American fashion industry.” The Model Alliance works to give models in the industry a voice. Started by…
  • Apr 18

    A “Shmuck” in Fashion

    A “Shmuck” in Fashion
    As with many fashion-obsessed souls, I have spent countless nights dedicated to the fashionable world created by Patricia Field in “Sex and the City.” Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw is whom I always identified with…
  • Apr 2

    Polo Ralph Lauren Score Goal in Trademark Match Against the U.S. Polo Association

    Polo Ralph Lauren Score Goal in Trademark Match Against the U.S. Polo Association
    For years, Polo Ralph Lauren and the U.S. Polo Association have been hooking mallets over the use of their polo player trademarks. In 1984, the long battle between the U.S. Polo Association and Polo Ralph Lauren began. At the time, a…
Rank this Week: 475

We The People Stories

We The People Stories

A national conversation about the Constitution, its history and its contemporary relevance. From The National Constitution Center.

http://www.constitutioncenter.org/Misc/Pages/Podcast.shtml
  • Nov 28

    Drew Gilpin Faust and Harold Holzer on the Civil War

    Drew Gilpin Faust and Harold Holzer on the Civil War
    On the anniversary of the battle that sparked the Civil War, Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust and eminent Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer explored the enormous human toll of the war on 19th-century America. More than 600,000…
  • Nov 28

    Why the Constitution Still Matters: A Conversation with Richard Stengel

    Why the Constitution Still Matters: A Conversation with Richard Stengel
    In June, 2011 TIME Managing Editor Richard Stengel’s cover story on the U.S. Constitution, “One Document, Under Siege,” sparked significant debate in the media and blogosphere.
  • Nov 28

    Can We Talk? A Conversation About Civility and Democracy in America

    Can We Talk? A Conversation About Civility and Democracy in America
    Former U.S. Representative Lee H. Hamilton (D-IN), John G. Palfrey, Jr., Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Library and Information Resources at Harvard Law School, and Keli A. Carender, political activist and blogger credited with starting…
Rank this Week: 476

Delaware IP Law Blog

Delaware IP Law Blog

Covers case analysis and commentary on intellectual property law. Published by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.

http://www.delawareiplaw.com/
Rank this Week: 477

One Court of Justice

One Court of Justice

Covers Michigan's appellate courts. By Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.

http://www.ocjblog.com
  • May 23

    Michigan Supreme Court holds that Michigan Medical Marihuana Act supersedes the zero-tolerance provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code

    Michigan Supreme Court holds that Michigan Medical Marihuana Act supersedes the zero-tolerance provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code
    In People v. Koon, the Michigan Supreme Court held that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL 333.26421, allows a registered patient to drive when he has marihuana in his system but is not otherwise “under…
  • May 23

    MSC to consider the applicability of use tax

    MSC to consider the applicability of use tax
    The Michigan Supreme Court granted the application for leave to appeal in NACG Leasing v. Dep’t of Treasury.  The parties shall address the applicability of the use tax to a purchase of tangible personal property by one party…
  • May 23

    MSC to decide issues related to firearm violation

    MSC to decide issues related to firearm violation
    The Michigan Supreme Court granted the application for leave to appeal in People v. Lafountain.  The parties shall address:  (1) whether to prove a violation under MCL 33.7401c which “involves the possession, placement or…
Rank this Week: 478

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog covers various issues such as Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Chicago, IL attorneys, Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 18

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit

    All Metal Hip Implants Lead to Many Personal Injury Lawsuit
    An association of attorneys that represent victims of personal injuries have grouped together to ask the Food and Drug Administration to be cautious and possibly amend a proposed change regarding the safety approval process of all-metal hip…
  • May 14

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi

    Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Illinoi
    As the sun begins to shine in Chicago and the summer approaches, more and more motorcyclists are getting out on the road and enjoying the nice weather. According to Cyber Drive Illinois, there are about 344,000 thousand motorcycles on the…
  • May 9

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim

    Levin & Perconti Representing Family of Nursing Home Neglect Victim
    An elderly woman passed away shortly after she was a patient at Applewood Nursing Home in Matteson, Illinois and her family has recently filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against the facility. Levin & Perconti is representing the…
Rank this Week: 479

North Carolina Business Litigation…

North Carolina Business Litigation Report

Reports on judicial decisions of significance to business and shareholders. By Mack Sperling of Brooks Pierce LLP.

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

    Business Court Sanctions Parties For Disobeying Discovery Order

    Business Court Sanctions Parties For Disobeying Discovery Order
     When you think of sanctions, your mind probably goes to Rule 11 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  But what about Rule 37(b)(2)?  It says that:  if a party . . . fails to obey an order to provide or permit discovery, . .…
  • May 7

    Claims For Legal Malpractice Aren't Assignable In North Carolina

    Claims For Legal Malpractice Aren't Assignable In North Carolina
    Maybe you've wondered whether a claim for legal malpractice can be assigned. Maybe you haven't. But yesterday, the North Carolina Court of Appeals answered that question.  In Revolutionary Concepts, Inc. v. Clements Walker PLLC, the…
  • May 1

    Fourth Circuit Takes A Narrow View On Recovery Of E-Discovery Cost

    Fourth Circuit Takes A Narrow View On Recovery Of E-Discovery Cost
    You've undoubtedly prevailed in a federal case -- either at summary judgment or after a trial -- and you have probably struggled with what you are entitled to recover as costs under 28 U.S.C. §1920.  And recently, your client,…
Rank this Week: 480

Adam Smith, Esq.

Adam Smith, Esq.

An inquiry into the economics of law firms. By Bruce MacEwen.

http://www.adamsmithesq.com/
  • Nov 22

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving
    On Thanksgiving Day, it seems only fitting to mention to you, Dear Readers, how thankful I truly am for your interest, support, and loyalty. Without question the most emotionally and professionally satisfying benefit I’ve derived from…
  • Nov 18

    “Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book

    “Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book
    Yes, coming soon to a Kindle or iPad near you: The complete 12-part Growth is Dead series from Adam Smith, Esq. as an e-book. We’re doing this partly in response to popular demand. Requests for “reprints” of the series have far exceeded…
  • Nov 16

    Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve

    Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve
    As we come to the final installment of the Growth is Dead series, I hope the challenge I’ve laid out for us is clear. Excess capacity Stagnant demand Cut-throat or “suicidal” discounting Unprecedented pressure on prices, from all…
Rank this Week: 481

Federal Evidence Review Blog

Federal Evidence Review Blog

Covers cases and issues on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

http://federalevidence.com/blog
  • May 21

    Authenticating Recorded Conversation

    Authenticating Recorded Conversation
    SeventhCircuitSeal.png Seventh Circuit highlights two options to authenticating recorded conversations and voice identification, in a case where the recordings were obtained by a cooperating witness and provided to law…
  • May 21

    Assessing Lay Witness “Helpfulness” To A Jury Of Defendant’s Peer

    Assessing Lay Witness “Helpfulness” To A Jury Of Defendant’s Peer
    Reel-to-reel_1.JPG In conspiracy to distribute cocaine trial, admitting law enforcement lay testimony identifying the defendant’s voice as helpful to “this particular jury, sitting in Massachusetts”…
  • May 20

    Congress Watch: Renewed Focus On Reporter Shield Law Following Use Of Subpoenas For Reporters' Telephone Record

    Congress Watch: Renewed Focus On Reporter Shield Law Following Use Of Subpoenas For Reporters' Telephone Record
    Capitol.Dome_.Night_.jpg The recent attention on the use of federal grand jury subpoenas to obtain the telephone records of reporters has refocused the issue of protecting First Amendment rights and striking the balance to…
Rank this Week: 482

Georgetown Law Webcasts and…

Georgetown Law Webcasts and Podcasts

Audio from discussions, lectures and panels at Georgetown Law School.

http://apps.law.georgetown.edu/webcasts/
Rank this Week: 483

iPhone J.D.

iPhone J.D.

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

http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/
  • May 21

    Review: SuperTooth DISCO 2 -- portable Bluetooth speaker

    Review: SuperTooth DISCO 2 -- portable Bluetooth speaker
    There are more portable Bluetooth speakers for the iPhone (and iPad) then you can shake a stick at, but a few of them have caught my attention over the years because of their features, design and good reviews. One such...
  • May 19

    Your iPhone as an assistant: Siri and Google Now

    Your iPhone as an assistant: Siri and Google Now
    I suspect that the top app that I use on my iPhone is the Mail app, but if you ask me about my favorite use of my iPhone, you'll get a different answer. I love using my iPhone to act...
  • May 16

    In the new

    In the new
    On Wednesday, May 15, Brandon Ashmore of Mentor, Ohio decided to download a free word game for his iPhone called Say the Same Thing. That happened to be the 50 billionth download from the App Store, and so Brandon was...
Rank this Week: 485

The United States Agricultural…

The United States Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog

Covers agricultural law and policy news. By the American Agricultural Law Association.

http://www.agandfoodlaw.com/
  • May 13

    U.S. Supreme Court Holds Farmer's Effort to Replicate Roundup Ready Soybeans is Patent Infrigement

    U.S. Supreme Court Holds Farmer's Effort to Replicate Roundup Ready Soybeans is Patent Infrigement
    On Monday, May 13, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., et al., decision that will reverberate throughout the continued debate over the role of genetically modified organisms in agriculture.  The…
  • May 7

    Senate Ag Committee to Mark-Up 2013 Farm Bill on May 14

    Senate Ag Committee to Mark-Up 2013 Farm Bill on May 14
    Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, will convene a meeting of the full Committee for purposes of considering and marking up the 2013 Farm Bill on Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m.…
  • May 1

    Three States Pass New "Agritourism" Liability Protection Law

    Three States Pass New "Agritourism" Liability Protection Law
    As the legislative sessions for many states are wrapping up, three states have recently passed agritourism statutes designed to reduce help reduce some of the legal liability surrounding so-called “inherent risks” of agritourism…
Rank this Week: 484

nearlylegal

nearlylegal

Covers a variety of legal areas and information, with a focus on the United Kingdom.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog
  • May 22

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway
    A four party judicial review of the Benefit Cap – now under pilot in 4 boroughs and to be rolled out in October – was issued today (Wednesday 22 May). Details are here.The claimants argue that the Regulations are discriminatory…
  • May 20

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…
    …says the RLA. Personally I remain convinced that it is a lovely place and we should all move immediately. Why is the RLA less keen you might well ask. Well, the Welsh Government has today published the White Paper I response to the…
  • May 20

    The meaning of care and attention

    The meaning of care and attention
    SL v Westminster [2013] UKSC 27 is a very important case concerning the meaning of “care and attention” in the context of s.21, National Assitance Act 1948.We can only apologise for not writing it up sooner. All we can say is that…
Rank this Week: 486

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil…

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil Litigation Blog

Covers trucking accidents, trucking litigation, trucking rules and trucking technology. By Shigley Law Firm.

http://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/
  • Apr 20

    Amputation survivors who inspire u

    Amputation survivors who inspire u
    The terrorist attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon this week was similar to a lot of IED (improvised explosive device) explosions in the Iraq War in that it produced catastrophic leg injuries requiring emergency amputations. To…
  • Mar 28

    Legislature quickly overturns Supreme Court decision, barring assignment of legal malpractice claim

    Legislature quickly overturns Supreme Court decision, barring assignment of legal malpractice claim
    A few days ago, I wrote about a Georgia Supreme Court decision that left a lot of uncertainty about which legal malpractice claims could be assigned to people or companies other than clients. Most states do not allow assignment of legal…
  • Mar 20

    How do you handle fees and expenses in a personal injury or wrongful death case?

    How do you handle fees and expenses in a personal injury or wrongful death case?
    Many prospective clients in serious personal injury and wrongful death claims ask questions about legal fees and litigation expenses in handling their cases. As an Atlanta personal injury trial attorney handling serious injury and death cases…
Rank this Week: 487

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog
  • May 14

    Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone User

    Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone User
    Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, has announced that the Social Security Administration is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country. People visiting the…
  • May 8

    May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!

    May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!
    Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. An estimated 5 million people around the world have lupus. Most people know very little about lupus. But by working together we can change that. Imagine the impact we…
  • May 7

    For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?

    For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?
    Many people with vision impairments rely on Large Print Documents. Large print documents should be at least 16 point in a sans serif font such as Verdana, Arial and Helvetica, but 18 to 20 point is preferred.
Rank this Week: 488

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

Provides updates and trends in Pennsylvania civil litigation law. By Daniel E. Cummins.

http://www.torttalk.com/
  • May 23

    Judge Minora of Lackawanna County Addresses Standard to Join Additional Defendant

    Judge Minora of Lackawanna County Addresses Standard to Join Additional Defendant
    In his recent decision in the case of Montana v. Oakford Wood Home Owners Assn., No. 2012-CV-236 (C.P. Lacka. Co. 2013 Minora, J.), Judge Carmen D. Minora of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas granted an original Defendant's Motion…
  • May 23

    An Oldie But Goodie

    An Oldie But Goodie
    I recently came across another decision from the past in which a trial court addressed the issue of Medicare lien payments possibly holding up the resolution of a civil litigation settlement. In his 2011 decision in the case of Mackrides…
  • May 22

    District Magistrate Judge James Gibbons Wins Both Primaries for Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Judge

    District Magistrate Judge James Gibbons Wins Both Primaries for Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Judge
    District Magisterial Judge James Gibbons, 55, prevailed in both the Democratic and Republican primary elections for the open Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Judge position. The spot on the bench opened up when Judge Chester…
Rank this Week: 489

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice…

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, product liability, public health and tort reform. By Regan Zambri & Long.

http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/
  • May 13

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   Following the recent debates over how to regulate the compounding pharmacy business, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of the U.S. Senate has drafted a bill…
  • Apr 24

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   A recent article published by BMJ Quality and Safety studied the diagnosis-related claims from the National Practitioner Data Bank maintained by the federal…
  • Apr 16

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   The push to regulate compounding pharmacies is beginning to gain more attention on the national front. According to a congressional report released on April 15, 2013, the…
Rank this Week: 490

Law & Humanities Blog

Law & Humanities Blog

About law, literature and the humanities. By the Law & Humanities Institute.

http://lawlit.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Drink Up! Oh, and Live Long and Prosper!

    Drink Up! Oh, and Live Long and Prosper!
    Ah, the uses of trademark law! Check out Vulcan Ale, now for sale in Vulcan, Alberta, in honor of the town's centennial. If you'd rather have Romulan Ale, or a Star Wars, Monty Python, or Game of Thrones brew, check out the possibilities…
  • May 20

    Law's Sovereignty

    Law's Sovereignty
    Justin Richland, University of Chicago, is publishing Jurisdiction: Grounding Law in Language in the Annual Review of Anthropology. Here is the abstract.Jurisdiction, a concept often demarcating law’s territorial scope, and thus the…
  • May 20

    Tracing the History of Freedom of Sexual Expression Under the First Amendment

    Tracing the History of Freedom of Sexual Expression Under the First Amendment
    Ronald K. L. Collins, University of Washington School of Law, has published Theodore Schroeder and the Pre-1919 Defenses of Free Speech: The Case for Freedom of Sexual Expression as University of Washington School of Law Research Paper No.…
Rank this Week: 491

Ratio Juris

Ratio Juris

Offers perspectives on judicial decisionmaking and the legal process. By Professors Jim Chen, Alfred Brophy, Stefanie Lindquist, R.J. Lipkin, Chad M. Oldfather, Lori A. Ringhand, and Elizabeth Weeks.

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

    Obama’s capitulation to fabulist strategic narratives from the Right

    Obama’s capitulation to fabulist strategic narratives from the Right
    At his blog, Michael Dorf writes of President Obama’s penchant for or “pattern of preemptive counterproductive appeasement:” [....] “From the moment that the IRS/Tea Party story broke, the President has expressed…
  • May 19

    Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965)

    Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965)
    Today is the birthday of Malcolm X. By way of celebration, I leave you with three provocative books discussing his life and ideas:Cone, James. Martin & Malcolm & America: A Dream or a Nightmare? (Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books,…
  • May 19

    The Marxist Spirituality of C.L.R. Jame

    The Marxist Spirituality of C.L.R. Jame
     I found occasion once before to post something on the “cricketing Marxist,” C.L.R. James, and now I’d like to draw your attention to a piece by Kenan Malik on “the 50th anniversary of C.L.R.  James’…
Rank this Week: 492

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Legal News

Features news, publications, events and cases.

http://legalnews.arnstein.com
  • May 14

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?

    Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
    By Attorney Ashley Forte Will Internet Purchases Be Subject to Sales Taxes?
  • May 14

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

    John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference
    On May 6 – 7, 2013, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet presented two programs at the Consumer Financial Services Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The first program, entitled “Fair Lending,” discussed…
  • May 14

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

    Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360
    Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Barry R. Katz recently authored an article for Law360 entitled “Commercial Leasing Recovery Remains Uneven,” which was published on May 8, 2013. The article discusses current trends in the…
Rank this Week: 493

The Barrister Blog

The Barrister Blog

On law, surfing and politics. By Tim Kevan and Aidan Ellis.

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

    Help for small businesses from The Admin Agent

    Help for small businesses from The Admin Agent
    A friend of mine called Kat Curtis who lives in Braunton runs The Admin Agent offering administrative help to small businesses and in particular with their monthly book-keeping and advertising. Details are above and you can see more…
  • May 20

    Book Recommendation: Letters to a Law Student: A Guide to Studying Law at University

    Book Recommendation: Letters to a Law Student: A Guide to Studying Law at University
    Letters to a Law Student relays all that a prospective law student needs to know before embarking on their studies. It provides a useful guide to those considering a law degree or conversion course and helps students prepare for what can…
  • May 19

    Article on whether it's time for a unified legal profession @thelegalterrier

    Article on whether it's time for a unified legal profession @thelegalterrier
    I've done an article for a firm of solicitors on whether it's time to have a unified legal profession. You can read it here.
Rank this Week: 494

Lisa Law View

Lisa Law View

Covers labor and employment law issues.

http://lisahome.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    Resisting Workplace Discrimination Proactively

    Resisting Workplace Discrimination Proactively
    Common people face many issues daily. People have their own stories of strife and sorrows. Conflicts arise anywhere you go. Humanity is challenged physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and even spiritually. How do you cope? How do you…
  • May 13

    Interesting Facts about It’s the Law Poster

    Interesting Facts about It’s the Law Poster
    Every single day about 13 people in the United States suffer from fatal injuries due to work-related cases. Translated to annual figures this means that there are close to 5000 workers yearly die on the job. In addition, studies show that 4…
  • May 6

    Be a Better Manager with Right Posters in Right Place

    Be a Better Manager with Right Posters in Right Place
    It is more challenging to become a better manager these days compared to any generation. Seniority is no longer the only basis for getting promoted. Education alone cannot be your ticket to success as well. The executives you know may not…
Rank this Week: 495