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The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt…

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt Blog

Covers caregiver issues, estate planning, living at home and special needs trusts.

http://www.alexislevitt.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Rental Wheelchair Vans Available from VERC

    Rental Wheelchair Vans Available from VERC
    First I’ve ever heard of this concept. What a great idea for people who’ve given up their cars but still occasionally want to get out with family or friends. Love it! Check out VERC’s website for more info.
  • Jun 12

    Shred Day in Stoughton Saturday 6/15 @ South Shore Bank

    Shred Day in Stoughton Saturday 6/15 @ South Shore Bank
    Get rid of those old financial docs. More info here.
  • May 28

    MOLST – Getting Your End-of-Life Wishes into Your Doctor’s Order

    MOLST – Getting Your End-of-Life Wishes into Your Doctor’s Order
    Massachusetts has recently enacted the MOLST program – that’s Medical Orders on Life-Sustaining Treatment. This is a solution to a question that a lot of clients ask: “How do I make sure my kids do what I want with…
Rank this Week: 496

Hotel Law Blog

Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 485

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Covers US immigration and naturalization law. By Tahmina Watson.

http://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com
  • Jun 18

    Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)

    Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)
    Reblogged from Watson Immigration Law Blog: Immigration reform will change the face of family-based categories quite drastically.  While the two casualties are the elimination the F4/Sibling category and age restriction of F3/married…
  • Jun 17

    Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)

    Immigration Reform & The 8 New Faces of Immediate Relatives (Family-based)
    Immigration reform will change the face of family-based categories quite drastically.  While the two casualties are the elimination the F4/Sibling category and age restriction of F3/married son/daughter of USC category, there are some…
  • Jun 15

    Immigration Reform and The V-Visa (family-based)

    Immigration Reform and The V-Visa (family-based)
    Dear Readers, thank you for all your questions and comments.  For everyone who has asked or searched about the V-visa or status of pending petitions, you will likely find this article useful. Immigration reform (CIR) and the V-visa…
Rank this Week: 438

Infringement Nation

Infringement Nation

Focuses on copyright, trademark, patent and business disputes. By One LLP.

http://www.onellpblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Levi’s Jeans Stitching Trademark Claim Marches On

    Levi’s Jeans Stitching Trademark Claim Marches On
    Levis and Abercrombie have had a long-running battle over the stitching of their jeans.
  • Jun 1

    Software Patent

    Software Patent
    The Federal Circuit finally issued its long-anticipated decision in a high-profile software patent lawsuit called CLS Bank v. Alice Corp.
  • May 18

    Electronic Arts Copyright Lawsuit Continue

    Electronic Arts Copyright Lawsuit Continue
    The Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit against Electronic Arts recently.
Rank this Week: 526

e-Lessons Learned

e-Lessons Learned

Covers e-discovery issues by focusing on mistakes made by counsel, employers and employees.

http://ellblog.com
Rank this Week: 521

The LL.M. Program in Agricultural…

The LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law

Covers the law of food and agriculture. By the Graduate Program in Agricultural & Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

http://aglawllm.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    We are beginning to welcome our new class…

    We are beginning to welcome our new class of LL.M. candidates, the Class of 2013-14. We were pleased to receive the following report from one of these candidates, Wesley Ward. Wes is a 2009 graduate of the University of…
  • May 28

    LL.M. Alum Doug O'Brien - Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development

    LL.M. Alum Doug O'Brien - Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development
    We are delighted to announce that our alumnus, Doug O'Brien was recently appointed Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development at USDA. Doug's passion for rural communities and his history of thoughtful innovation in rural development…
  • May 17

    Judd Jensen, Attorney; Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry, & Hoven P.C.

    Judd Jensen, Attorney; Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry, & Hoven P.C.
    We continue to receive good news from our Alumni with new position announcements, this one from Judd Jensen.Judd Jensen recently joined the law firm of Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry, & Hoven P.C. in Bozemon, Montana. Judd reports…
Rank this Week: 443

HealthBlawg

HealthBlawg

Covers health care law. By David Harlow.

http://healthblawg.com
  • Jun 18

    Alternative Quality Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: A model for ACOs?

    Alternative Quality Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: A model for ACOs?
    Managed Care Magazine recently ran a story on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Alternative Quality Contract (AQC), which serves as a model for the ACO program under the Affordable Care Act. Check it out: Bay State Blues Combine...
  • Jun 5

    Health Datapalooza IV

    Health Datapalooza IV
    This year's Health Datapalooza was the biggest to date. This is an event that keeps growing, as the government commitment to open data and the marketplace's insatiable thirst for data -- and of course the information, knowledge and wisdom…
  • Jun 2

    Wellness, Nondiscrimination and Evidence-Based Public Policy

    Wellness, Nondiscrimination and Evidence-Based Public Policy
    A couple of recent wellness-related headlines caught my eye. Exhibit A: The Federales (IRS, DOL & HHS) finalized the regulations governing Incentives for Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans under the ACA. In a…
Rank this Week: 515

Canadian Occupational Health and…

Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Law

Covers OHS laws and developments in Canada. By FMC Law.

http://www.occupationalhealthandsafetylaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Case Update: Alberta’s Highest Court Hears Appeal in Calf-Roping Fatality Case – Decision Reserved

    Case Update: Alberta’s Highest Court Hears Appeal in Calf-Roping Fatality Case – Decision Reserved
    In December 2012, we posted a blog outlining the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision in R v. Technologies Inc. 2012 ABQB 549 in a fatal accident case involving the use of a “calf roping” machine at a Stampede party event…
  • Jun 12

    Lack of Remorse a Key Factor in Decision to Levy Hefty Fine in Non-Fatal Accident Case

    Lack of Remorse a Key Factor in Decision to Levy Hefty Fine in Non-Fatal Accident Case
    Earlier this year we posted a blog surveying the trend in 2012 for Courts to levy increased fines in non-fatal accident cases. Recently in R v. Canadian Consolidated Salvage Ltd. (Clearway Recycling), 2013 ABPC 120, this trend continues with…
  • Jun 11

    Employee did not have Duty to Intervene to Stop Fight: Court

    Employee did not have Duty to Intervene to Stop Fight: Court
    Does an on-shift-employee have a duty to intervene to stop a fight between members of the public – or between other employees?  A recent court decision provides some guidance on that issue. Madam Justice Beth Allen of the Superior…
Rank this Week: 518

ADR Times

ADR Times

Covers alternative dispute resolution issues.

http://www.adrtimes.com/
  • Jun 18

    Maybe You Should Treat Your Children Like Employee

    Maybe You Should Treat Your Children Like Employee
    Parenting author and humorist Kathy Buckworth’s most recent book is “I Am So The Boss of You: An 8-Step Guide to Giving Your Family the ‘Business’.” In it, she focuses her attention on a systematic and…
  • Jun 17

    When To Go With Your Gut

    When To Go With Your Gut
    Whether you are recruiting a new colleague, naming a product, or planning an investment, there are no easy decisions. Should you analyze the options slowly and systematically, or stop thinking so hard and just go with your gut?
  • Jun 17

    New Employee Study Shows Recognition Matters More Than Money

    New Employee Study Shows Recognition Matters More Than Money
    New survey on an individual’s relationship with motivation, money and recognition finds that 70% of survey respondents reported their most meaningful recognition “had no dollar value” – a substantial increase from 57%…
Rank this Week: 442

Edward Hands and Lewis Blog

Edward Hands and Lewis Blog

Covers UK legal stories.

http://www.ehlsolicitors.co.uk/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Why should I make a Will and specify my wishes about my funeral arrangements in it?

    Why should I make a Will and specify my wishes about my funeral arrangements in it?
      It is always of benefit that you make a Will and in that Will your wishes about your funeral arrangements be written in that Will to avoid any disputes after your death. A detailed letter setting out your wishes can also be left with…
  • Jun 18

    Paddy Power Beats the Odds in Licence Appeal Case

    Paddy Power Beats the Odds in Licence Appeal Case
    After being locked in a struggle with Newham Council, Paddy Power has won its appeal after the London council refused to allow it to open a betting shop in the area.   Paddy Power had originally been refused a licence application to open…
  • Jun 18

    You have Bought Your House – How Much of it do You Own?

    You have Bought Your House – How Much of it do You Own?
    Many people (too many people in my view) pay for their  houses in different proportions.  One of them may have a divorce settlement or inheritance that came to them alone and use that as a deposit on the purchase of a property with…
Rank this Week: 531

South Carolina Products Liability…

South Carolina Products Liability Law Blog

Covers the latest trends in South Carolina products liability law. By Brian Comer.

http://scproductsliabilitylaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Verdict Survey: Tankless Water Heaters in Dorchester County

    Verdict Survey: Tankless Water Heaters in Dorchester County
    The May 2013 issue of Verdict Search included a South Carolina products liability case tried in Dorchester County.  The details of the case are set forth below.Capsule Summary:   On March 1, 2013, a Dorchester County jury…
  • Jun 17

    CLE for ACC-South Carolina Chapter was a Succe

    CLE for ACC-South Carolina Chapter was a Succe
      My firm is a proud sponsor of the Association of Corporate Counsel - South Carolina Chapter, and I am the firm's primary liaison for this group.  Last Friday, we conducted a three-hour continuing legal education seminar for…
  • Apr 16

    DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief

    DRI Products Liability Conference De-Brief
    I returned from the DRI Products Liability Conference on April 5th, and I am just now getting around to blogging about it.  This was my fourth conference, and my (and I believe DRI's) first at Gaylord National Resort (picture to the…
Rank this Week: 447

Divorce: New York

Divorce: New York

By Neil Cahn, PLLC.

http://www.divorceny.com/
  • Jun 18

    Wife Receiving Temporary Support Directed to Pay Marital Residence Carrying Charge

    Wife Receiving Temporary Support Directed to Pay Marital Residence Carrying Charge
    Requiring the wife to pay the carrying charges of the marital residence pendente lite was proper in light of the awards to the wife of temporary maintenance and child support. So held the the Appellate Division, Second Department, in its…
  • Jun 17

    Voodoo Not Accepted as Basis for Custody or Visitation

    Voodoo Not Accepted as Basis for Custody or Visitation
    A maternal grandmother, who claimed that her granddaughter’s injuries were not caused by her parents, but the result of a voodoo ritual, was denied custody and visitation by the Appellate Division, First Department. Its June 13, 2013…
  • Jun 10

    Emancipation Of One Child Does Not Automatically Result in a Downward Modification of Unallocated Child Support

    Emancipation Of One Child Does Not Automatically Result in a Downward Modification of Unallocated Child Support
    The emancipation of a child does not automatically result in the downward modification of an unallocated order of child support. Rather, the support payor has the burden of proving that the existing  amount of unallocated child support…
Rank this Week: 459

Pennsylvania Family Law

Pennsylvania Family Law

Updates, events, and useful tips surrounding family law issues. Published by Charles J. Meyer of Fox Rothschild.

http://pafamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • Jun 18

    A lesson from the U.S. Open

    A lesson from the U.S. Open
    Maybe it’s because I am a woman who works (and who recently returned from a second maternity leave), but I read a lot about women working and how they try to balance it all (working, being a spouse, and rearing good kids) and articles…
  • Jun 17

    Gov. Corbett Opts Not to Move PA Kids Off CHIP and onto Medicaid

    Gov. Corbett Opts Not to Move PA Kids Off CHIP and onto Medicaid
    A few years ago we discussed changes in Federal version of the CHIP program which provides low or no cost health care coverage to minors. Pennsylvania has a long-established CHIP program (having been one of the initial states to adopt the…
  • Jun 13

    IS IT A MINI-BUBBLE AND WHY IT MATTERS.

    IS IT A MINI-BUBBLE AND WHY IT MATTERS.
      If you have been reading or listening to the news in the past thirty days, the big economic news is that the bond market has gone to hell and mortgage rates are on the rise.  The mortgage change began in February but then just as…
Rank this Week: 429

South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

Covers nursing home abuse and litigation. By Poliakoff & Associates.

http://www.scnursinghomelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Staff Not Being Paid

    Staff Not Being Paid
    At Carlton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington Court House in Ohio paid their employees only half of their full paychecks. The home, which employs around 100 workers, said that the paychecks weren’t in full because of…
  • Jun 17

    Medicare Transparency

    Medicare Transparency
    The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that after 33 years, Judge Marcia Morales Howard vacated the injunction that kept Medicare information private. Information on individual doctors has for the past 33 years been considered an issue of the…
  • Jun 16

    New Survey About the Profession

    New Survey About the Profession
    Lawyers.com is releasing findings from a new survey asking parents if they want their child to grow up and become or marry a lawyer. Highlights from the survey include:   64% of survey respondents with children in the household want…
Rank this Week: 457

Saxe Envirolaw News

Saxe Envirolaw News

Features environmental law updates on climate change, compliance, and pesticides. By Dianne Saxe.

http://envirolaw.com
  • Jun 18

    More on that rare tree victory

    More on that rare tree victory
    Mature trees add beauty and character to any neighbourhood, while providing shade in the summer, wildlife habitat and cleaner air. As climate change makes our summers more sweltering, trees are becoming more important than ever. Considering…
  • Jun 17

    Endangered Species Act: permit by rule going ahead

    Endangered Species Act: permit by rule going ahead
    If the activities are well chosen and the rules are well designed, a registration/permit by rule system makes routine permits faster, more predictable and more uniform, without reducing species protection.Endangered Species Act: permit by…
  • Jun 14

    Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental target

    Oil Sands tailings pond management not meeting environmental target
    The Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board has released its  2012 Tailings Management Assessment Report, Oil Sands Mining Industry. It concludes: 6 Conclusions Industry performance over the 2010/2012 reporting period has not…
Rank this Week: 484

The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

Covers labor and employment law of PA, NJ and DE businesses. By Eric B. Meyer.

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
  • Jun 18

    The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee

    The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee
    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits when an employer can require an employee to take a medical examination. Specifically, the ADA forbids employers from requiring medical exams (and cannot otherwise inquire into the nature or…
  • Jun 17

    Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy

    Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy
    Biting the staff doesn't help either; even if it doesn't leave a mark. You see, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
  • Jun 14

    Can height be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

    Can height be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
    Barbara Joy McElmurry worked for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. In a Complaint she filed in federal court, she alleged that her supervisor forced her into a field work position in which she would not be able to drive vehicles because…
Rank this Week: 449

The Race to the Bottom

The Race to the Bottom

A faculty-student collaboration on corporate governance. By Professor J. Robert Brown, Jr.

http://www.theracetothebottom.org/home/
  • Jun 18

    The Management Friendly Nature of Delaware Decisions: In re MFW Shareholders Litigation (Part 1)

    The Management Friendly Nature of Delaware Decisions: In re MFW Shareholders Litigation (Part 1)
    Back in the 1980s, Delaware courts occasionally pushed the law in a direction that was at least arguably favorable to shareholders.  Van Gorkom placed renewed emphasis on the duty of care and the need for directors to be informed. …
  • Jun 17

    Investors’ Powers to Challenge Board Composition Goes to Court

    Investors’ Powers to Challenge Board Composition Goes to Court
    Starboard Value LP recently took an interesting step in its battle to get its slate of directors on the board of Office Depot Inc.  On June 13th Starboard Value sued Office Depot for not holding an annual shareholder meeting to elect…
  • Jun 15

    Heins on the Priests of Our Democracy

    Heins on the Priests of Our Democracy
    I apologize in advance if this post is a bit too off-topic for some, but I thought the content would be of interest to enough of our readers to justify it. I used to work in the mental health field, and I frequently heard it said that:…
Rank this Week: 522

Strictly Legal - The Birkbeck Law…

Strictly Legal - The Birkbeck Law Librarian's Blog

Features library news, tips on new resources, links to useful web sites and more.

http://birkbecklibrarylaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    New Law titles on Oxford Scholarship Online

    New Law titles on Oxford Scholarship Online
    34 titles have been added to Oxford Scholarship Online as part of its latest update, and these are also now available via Birkbeck's library catalogue.  The latest update means that there are over 900 ebooks within the Law module of OSO,…
  • Jun 3

    Institute of Advanced Legal Studies - library refurbishment

    Institute of Advanced Legal Studies - library refurbishment
    From mid-June to the end of September, part of the IALS library will be closed as a result of refurbishment work. The affected floor (L2) contains material from key commonwealth jurisdictions as well as material on jurisprudence and islamic…
  • May 23

    Late May Bank Holiday weekend opening

    Late May Bank Holiday weekend opening
    Just a quick post to confirm that the library will open over the Bank Holiday weekend. Saturday & Sunday we'll be open from 8.30am-11.45pm, and on Monday between 10am-8pm. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 28th May.  During…
Rank this Week: 527

BlawgConomics

BlawgConomics

Explores the intersection of law and economics. By Joshua Sturtevant.

http://blawgconomics.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Super Bugs, Super Drugs Redux

    Super Bugs, Super Drugs Redux
    A scary story about drug-resistent gonhorrea made the rounds recently. Meanwhile, The Guardian recently reported that "Antibiotic-resistant bacteria with the potential to cause untreatable infections pose "a catastrophic threat" to…
  • Jun 17

    Buchanan on Fact Checking

    Buchanan on Fact Checking
    I have railed against fact checkers on several occasions on this page (typically during election season when most fodder for such railing presents itself) but I have never (as far as I am aware) had the displeasure of being the 'facts'…
  • Jun 14

    Stay Out of Grandma's Candy Drawer Kids (The Law of Unintended Consequences Edition)

    Stay Out of Grandma's Candy Drawer Kids (The Law of Unintended Consequences Edition)
    While popular in some quarters, it appears that Colorado's loose pot laws have led to some unintended consequences, namely, the ingestion of THC-laced candies by unsuspecting children. Freakonomics has a brief note on the problem -…
Rank this Week: 471

Chinese Law Prof Blog

Chinese Law Prof Blog

By George Washington University Law Professor Donald C. Clarke.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/china_law_prof_blog/
  • Jun 18

    The Chen Guangheng/NYU affair

    The Chen Guangheng/NYU affair
    The circumstances of Chen Guangcheng's leaving New York University have been in the news lately and the subject of dispute. Essentially, Chen says he is being pushed out due to pressure on NYU from the Chinese government. (Here's his…
  • Jun 1

    Funding available for China-EU research project

    Funding available for China-EU research project
    I have received the following announcement: New Research Applications Due Before July 1st, 2013 The China EU School of Law (CESL) is happy to announce that a new round of research applications has been opened. Scholars, researchers and…
  • May 22

    Judge Dee: coming to a PC near you

    Judge Dee: coming to a PC near you
    Most people who study Chinese law learn ...
Rank this Week: 495

Stop Collector Blog

Stop Collector Blog

Covers debt collection, debt collector harassment, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Sergei Lemberg.

http://www.stopcollector.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Helping a Client with Performant Recovery

    Helping a Client with Performant Recovery
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, against Performant Recovery. Our client alleges that Performant Recovery began to call her home phone in…
  • Jun 17

    NRG Assets: From Our Case File

    NRG Assets: From Our Case File
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, against NRG Assets. Our client alleges that NRG Assets began to make phone calls to both her home telephone and…
  • Jun 14

    Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance

    Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance
    The publicly traded Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ: ECPG) finalized its acquisition of the publicly traded Asset Acceptance Capital Corp (NASDAQ: AACC). This represents a merger of two giant debt buyers. According to an Encore Capital Group…
Rank this Week: 439

Intellalegal IP News

Intellalegal IP News

Features intellectual property news concerning patents, trademarks and copyrights

http://www.intellalegal.com/
Rank this Week: 486

Anglican Curmudgeonr

Anglican Curmudgeonr

Covers Episcopal (Anglican) canon law, church property lawsuits, and church governance.

http://accurmudgeon.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    198 Years Ago: 24 Hours that Changed all Europe

    198 Years Ago: 24 Hours that Changed all Europe
    Nearly two hundred years ago today came a night and day that altered the course of Western history. Let us allow that master storyteller, Victor Hugo, whose father served under Napoleon, to relate to us what happened. (Note: this excerpt…
  • Jun 17

    El Gringo Viejo Is the Only One Making Sense of the Immigration Issue

    El Gringo Viejo Is the Only One Making Sense of the Immigration Issue
    Listen to him. Please.From Marco Rubio to Rush Limbaugh, no one is making as much sense on the issue of immigration and "amnesty" as El Gringo Viejo. You owe it to yourselves to spread the link to his post far and wide.Ignore, please, feeling…
  • Jun 17

    California Court of Appeal Denies ECUSA's Writ Petition

    California Court of Appeal Denies ECUSA's Writ Petition
    One of the longer-running cases brought by ECUSA in California is the Fresno lawsuit against former Episcopal Bishop John-David Schofield over the real property, bank accounts and other assets that belong to the (now) Anglican Diocese of San…
Rank this Week: 534

Mass Tort Defense

Mass Tort Defense

Covers legal issues relating to defense of mass tort cases and large scale product liability claims. Published by Sean P. Wajert of Dechert, LLP.

http://www.masstortdefense.com/
  • Jun 17

    Judge Nominated for Vacant State Supreme Court Slot

    Judge Nominated for Vacant State Supreme Court Slot
    For our readers with litigation in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced last week that he will nominate state Superior Court (appeals) Judge Correale F. Stevens to fill the vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
  • Jun 12

    Supreme Court Remands Two Class Actions in Light of Comcast

    Supreme Court Remands Two Class Actions in Light of Comcast
    Earlier this week I spoke at a CLE seminar on the topic of class actions, and part of my focus was the recent Supreme Court decision in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, 133 S. Ct. 1426 (2013).  Since that decision, the Court has granted cert,…
  • Jun 8

    Committee Approves Amendments to Civil Rule

    Committee Approves Amendments to Civil Rule
    Earlier this month, the Federal Courts' Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved for publication a package of proposals that would, if enacted, impact the scope of discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The…
Rank this Week: 519

Immigration Blog

Immigration Blog

Covers immigration news. By Teplen & Associates.

http://www.teplenimmigrationblog.com
  • Jun 17

    Nice Illegal Immigration photo

    Nice Illegal Immigration photo
    Some cool Illegal Immigration images: Russell Pearce & Trent Franks Image by Gage Skidmore Lawmakers at a press conference on illegal immigration in Phoenix, Arizona, including State Senate President Russell Pearce and Congressman Trent…
  • Jun 17

    Payday Loans – Issues To Be Aware Of

    Payday Loans – Issues To Be Aware Of
    Get quick $ 950 payday loans online Rochester New York bad credit ok no application fee 10 minute approval. You can also apply urgent $ 200 fast cash advance payday loan Anaheim California low interest When you have had funds difficulties,…
  • Jun 15

    Immigration Nation, After a 1917 U.S. War Bond Poster

    Immigration Nation, After a 1917 U.S. War Bond Poster
    Some cool Immigration Law images: Immigration Nation, After a 1917 U.S. War Bond Poster Image by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com ALLIGATORS IN MOATS? OBAMA ASKS Image by roberthuffstutter A reference President…
Rank this Week: 479

Potter Law Firm Blog

Potter Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.potterestateplanning.com/blog/
  • Jun 17

    QDOT: The Qualified Domestic Trust

    QDOT: The Qualified Domestic Trust
    The federal estate tax is a concern for high net worth individuals and their families. If you are not aware of the facts and you fail to take appropriate action, your wealth could be eroded considerably via the imposition of this death levy.…
  • Jun 14

    Contested Estate Cases Coming to Reality TV

    Contested Estate Cases Coming to Reality TV
    Ever since the success of the reality show The People’s Court, more and more shows of this nature have popped up on the airwaves. Viewers apparently like to see people who are involved in disputes, and they may have another opportunity…
  • Jun 13

    Estate Planning Shortcuts Often Yield Negative Consequence

    Estate Planning Shortcuts Often Yield Negative Consequence
    Sometimes easy answers can be enticing, but more often than not they can ultimately yield negative consequences. This is something to keep in mind if you are considering estate planning shortcuts. You may hear somebody saying that you can…
Rank this Week: 494

CFTC Law

CFTC Law

Covers futures, commodities and forex regulation. By Shipkevich Law Firm.

http://www.cftclaw.com/
  • Jun 17

    Evaluation By EU of U.S. Credit Swap Rules Delayed

    Evaluation By EU of U.S. Credit Swap Rules Delayed
    Evaluation By EU of U.S. Credit Swap Rules DelayedUntil the robustness of US credit swap policy has been reviewed, some European banks have been given more restricted access to clearing houses outside of the European Union. Because of…
  • Jun 14

    Wall Street to Face Cyber-Attack in Exercise

    Wall Street to Face Cyber-Attack in Exercise
    Wall Street to Face Cyber-Attack in ExerciseCan Wall Street survive an all-out cyber-attack? According to Reuters, that question will be answered on June 28. That is when SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) plans to…
  • Jun 13

    U.S. House Passes Bill To Loosen Federal Grip on FX Derivative Trading

    U.S. House Passes Bill To Loosen Federal Grip on FX Derivative Trading
    U.S. House Passes Bill To Loosen Federal Grip on FX Derivative TradingThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was prepared to supervise all derivatives trading, including FX trading ─however the Securities and Exchange…
Rank this Week: 532

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation, workplace safety and OSHA citations. By Bulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyer-blog.com/
  • Jun 17

    OSHA Proposes Fines after Natural Gas Explosion

    OSHA Proposes Fines after Natural Gas Explosion
    The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined an Idaho construction company for its role in a natural gas explosion in Lewiston. OSHA cited M.L. Albright and Sons for failing to anticipate the change in…
  • Jun 14

    Wal-Mart Cited for OSHA Violation

    Wal-Mart Cited for OSHA Violation
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for two repeat violations of workplace health and safety standards at its Great Falls location. These two violations amount to a…
  • Jun 13

    Xcel Agrees to Pay $150,000 Settlement

    Xcel Agrees to Pay $150,000 Settlement
    Xcel Energy Inc. will pay $150,000 in penalties for workplace safety violations at their power plant near Georgetown. The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found these violations after five employees…
Rank this Week: 525

Strictly Business

Strictly Business

Covers business law for entrepreneurs, emerging companies and the investment management industry. By Alexander J. Davie.

http://blog.alexanderdavie.com/
  • Jun 17

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 7: Titles V and VI and Concluding Thought

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 7: Titles V and VI and Concluding Thought
    This post is the seventh and final in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on Titles V and VI of the law and provides some final concluding thoughts.…
  • Jun 9

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 6: Regulation A+

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 6: Regulation A+
    This post is the sixth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provision instructing the SEC to create a new securities registration exemption…
  • May 30

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 5: Crowdfunding

    The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 5: Crowdfunding
    This post is the fifth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provisions related to crowdfunding. Previously in this series, I discussed the…
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Lowering the Bar

Lowering the Bar

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/
  • Jun 17

    The Photo-Booth Idea Was Bad Enough to Begin With

    The Photo-Booth Idea Was Bad Enough to Begin With
    ... even before you posed with the stolen item. The Capital Gazette reported on Saturday that police were searching for the pictured group of young people in connection with a case of alleged credit-card fraud. A woman reported she had...
  • Jun 16

    Michael Jackson's Ghost Testifies His Death Was an Accident

    Michael Jackson's Ghost Testifies His Death Was an Accident
    It testified over objection, of course, but the objection was apparently overruled. As you may recall, Jackson died in 2009 from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol, given to him by Dr. Conrad Murray. Murray was convicted of involuntary…
  • Jun 15

    Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Here's a Copyright Lawsuit, Happy Birthday to You

    Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Here's a Copyright Lawsuit, Happy Birthday to You
    I don't know that I'd call this "a lawsuit for the ages," like the New York Times does. But that's mainly because around here that title is reserved for the four-year struggle over a $65 million legal claim that the...
Rank this Week: 446

Ohio State Tax Blog

Ohio State Tax Blog

Covers Ohio state and local taxes, including Ohio sales tax and multistate tax planning. By Steven A. Dimengo and Richard B. Fry III.

http://ohiostatetaxblog.com/component/content/frontpage.html
  • Jun 17

    Northeast Ohio State and Local Tax Conference

    Northeast Ohio State and Local Tax Conference
    Steve and Rich will be participating in the inaugural Northeast Ohio State & Local Tax Conference on July 25, 2013 in Independence, Ohio. The Conference, presented by The University of Akron's George W. Daverio School of Accountancy and…
  • Jun 7

    Ohio Sales/Use Tax: Exempt Purchases of Property Incorporated into Real Property

    Ohio Sales/Use Tax: Exempt Purchases of Property Incorporated into Real Property
    Generally, a contractor’s purchase of tangible personal property to be incorporated into real property is taxable. However, a contractor’s material purchases are not taxable when incorporated into: Real property under a contract…
  • May 15

    Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Sourcing Rules Provide Planning Opportunitie

    Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Sourcing Rules Provide Planning Opportunitie
    Generally, taxable receipts for the Ohio commercial activity tax are sourced to where tangible personal property is “ultimately received” or the benefit of services are received. R.C. 5751.033. However, evidenced by guidance…
Rank this Week: 487

Brains On Purpose

Brains On Purpose

Looks at conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation, through the lens of neuroscience. By Stephanie West Allen and Jeffrey M. Schwartz.

http://westallen.typepad.com/brains_on_purpose/
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International Law Prof Blog

International Law Prof Blog

By Professor Mark E. Wojcik and Cindy Galway Buys.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/international_law/
  • Jun 17

    Demonstrations Continue in Turkey

    Demonstrations Continue in Turkey
    News sources are reporting that that Turkish authorities have widened their crackdown on antigovernment protestors, and that they have begun to target not only demonstrators but also medics who treat their injuries, business owners who…
  • Jun 14

    Special UN Rapporteur for Belarus is Unable to Visit Belaru

    Special UN Rapporteur for Belarus is Unable to Visit Belaru
    An independent United Nations expert today urged the Government of Belarus to grant his request for an official visit the country and to engage with his mandate to improve its human rights situation. “Human rights are systematically…
  • Jun 14

    ICTR Prosecutor Urgers Cooperation to Catch Remaining Fugitive

    ICTR Prosecutor Urgers Cooperation to Catch Remaining Fugitive
    With nine men linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda still on the run, the Prosecutor who would help to try them is today urging Member States to cooperate with the United Nations war crimes tribunal and its successor body...
Rank this Week: 464

Best Practice for Legal Education

Best Practice for Legal Education

A blawg by Albany Law School Professor Mary Lynch designed to be a useful web-based source of information on current reforms in legal education, and to create a place where people interested in the future of legal education can freely exchange ideas, concerns, and opinions.

http://bestpracticeslegaled.albanylawblogs.org/
  • Jun 17

    New CELT Assistant

    New CELT Assistant
    To our valued bloggers and readers, I would quite like to introduce myself. I am Aaron Bates, a rising 2L at Albany Law. Now that Stephanie Giancristofaro-Partyka has graduated and is currently studying for the bar exam (for…
  • Jun 10

    California Bar – bold proposal to require skills training

    California Bar – bold proposal to require skills training
    I just learned this from Kate Kruse, President of the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA). Tomorrow, June 11, 2013, the California Task Force on Admissions Regulation Reform will be meeting in San Francisco to consider its Final…
  • Jun 10

    CALI conference June 13-15 in Chicago

    CALI conference June 13-15 in Chicago
    If you’ll be in the Chicago area this week, consider attending the CALI conference.  Info is available here.   This year’s conference is about Driving Innovation and will feature talks by Bill Henderson, Barbara…
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Un blog pour l'information…

Un blog pour l'information juridique

By Emmanuel Barthe.

http://www.precisement.org/blog/
  • Jun 17

    Le Moniteur pourrait fusionner avec Infopro (L'Usine Nouvelle, LSA)

    Le Moniteur pourrait fusionner avec Infopro (L'Usine Nouvelle, LSA)
    Selon la Lettre de l'Expansion du 17 juin 2013, le groupe Le Moniteur, éditeur du Moniteur des travaux publics et du bâtiment et de La Gazette des communes et d'ouvrages de droit, détenu par Bridgepoint [1], « serait…
  • Jun 14

    Des ressources pour avocats inaccessibles aux paralegals, assistantes et documentalistes de cabinets d'avocat

    Des ressources pour avocats inaccessibles aux paralegals, assistantes et documentalistes de cabinets d'avocat
    Comme e-barreau, comme la base d'arrêts Lexbase de la Cour d'appel Paris sur l'intranet de l'Ordre de Paris, voici une ressource de plus inaccessible aux paralegals, assistantes et documentalistes de cabinets d'avocats : la Commission…
  • Jun 12

    Quelques évaluations d'acteurspublics.com

    Quelques évaluations d'acteurspublics.com
    Une récente discussion sur la liste Juriconnexion permet d'avoir les avis de documentalistes-veilleurs juridiques sur le site et newsletter gratuit acteurspublics.com (un mensuel, sur abonnement payant, l'accompagne) : avis d'un…
Rank this Week: 509

Drug Injury Attorney Blog

Drug Injury Attorney Blog

Covers dangerous drugs, dangerous medical devices and product liability law. By Jeffrey Lowe.

http://www.druginjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Anxiety More Common Than Depression in Cancer Survivor

    Anxiety More Common Than Depression in Cancer Survivor
    Information from a new study is showing that long-term cancer survivors are not at a higher risk of depression than they are of experiencing anxiety. The results of this study, which were published in The Lancet Oncology on June 5, also…
  • Jun 13

    Canadian Health Agency Links At Least 23 Deaths Since 2007 to Taking Yaz and Yasmin

    Canadian Health Agency Links At Least 23 Deaths Since 2007 to Taking Yaz and Yasmin
    I’ve been closely following the ongoing litigation and safety reviews surrounding Yaz and Yasmin—and, as a pharmaceutical liability attorney, I help clients who believe they’ve been injured by those drugs. So I was very…
  • Jun 12

    Epilepsy is Common in Children with Depression

    Epilepsy is Common in Children with Depression
    Information from a new study is showing that kids who suffer from temporal lobe epilepsy are more likely to suffer from behavioral problems and other psychiatric illnesses, including depression. The results of this study are published in…
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Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

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

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/
  • Jun 16

    Canadians Indict Chocolate Companies for Price-Fixing After Lenghty Investigation

    Canadians Indict Chocolate Companies for Price-Fixing After Lenghty Investigation
    Criminal price-fixing charges were recently filed against Canadian affiliates of Nestle and Mars, a network of wholesale distributors, and three individuals, alleging that they conspired to fix chocolate prices in Canada.  In addition,…
  • Jun 12

    Pension Fund Files Derivative Suit Related News America Marketing’s Anticompetitive Act

    Pension Fund Files Derivative Suit Related News America Marketing’s Anticompetitive Act
    On June 7, a pension fund filed a derivative suit against News Corp and its top executives for breach of fiduciary duty, and against the executives for waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment.  These claims are based on News…
  • Apr 29

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action
    An antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last…
Rank this Week: 483

Underdog Blog

Underdog Blog

Covers constitutional law, criminal law, DUI, drugs, First Amendment and immigration. By Marks & Katz.

http://katzjustice.com/underdog/
Rank this Week: 474

Human Rights in Ireland

Human Rights in Ireland

Covers Irish and international human rights law.

http://www.humanrights.ie
  • Jun 16

    Challenging Illegality: Direct Provision, Social Welfare Law & Asylum Seekers in Ireland

    Challenging Illegality: Direct Provision, Social Welfare Law & Asylum Seekers in Ireland
    The Office of the Ombudsman has recently played a significant role in highlighting  maladministration in the operation of our social welfare legal code, in particular in relation to  supplementary welfare allowance and direct…
  • Jun 15

    Letter to the Irish Times on Abortion Legislation and Fatal Foetal Abnormalities.

    Letter to the Irish Times on Abortion Legislation and Fatal Foetal Abnormalities.
    The following letter to the Editor of the Irish Times was carried in the print edition of the newspaper (but not the online edition) on June 13th. We reprint it here for readers’ information. Dear Editor, We understand that the Minister…
  • Jun 12

    Taxing Times for Human Rights, but not for Multinational Corporation

    Taxing Times for Human Rights, but not for Multinational Corporation
    We are delighted to welcome the latest in a series of cross-posts by Dr Shane Darcy from the Business and Human Rights in Ireland Blog.  The Business and Human Rights in Ireland Blog is dedicated to tracking and analysing…
Rank this Week: 500

East Timor Law and Justice…

East Timor Law and Justice Bulletin

Covers legal news from Timor-Leste.

http://easttimorlegal.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 15

    Meeting of the Council of Ministers on June 11, 2013

    Meeting of the Council of Ministers on June 11, 2013
    ETLJB 16 June 2013 - The Council of Ministers met on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in the Council of Ministers Meeting Room at the Government Palace in Díli, and approved the following: 1. Topographic... [[ This is a content summary only.…
  • Jun 14

    Tough times in East Timor for Homosexuals and Transgender Citizen

    Tough times in East Timor for Homosexuals and Transgender Citizen
    ETLJB  29 April 2013 - The Dili weekly reported in April that the Program Manager, Rui Carvalho, of the ISEAN Hivos Program Satellite Office in Timor-Leste, has accused personnel working at the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
  • Jun 14

    East Timor Traffic Accident Morality Rate Second Highest in Asia

    East Timor Traffic Accident Morality Rate Second Highest in Asia
    ETLJB 14 June 2013 - Based on World Health Organization statistics, in 2011 Timor-Leste had the second highest traffic mortality rate after Thailand, as a lot of people do not understand traffic... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
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madisonian.net

madisonian.net

Coves law, society, and technology. By University of Pittsburgh professor Mike Madison, Loyola University Chicago professor Brett Frischmann and Seton Hall Law professor Frank Pasquale.

http://madisonian.net
  • Jun 15

    Digital Publishing and Copyright Infringement

    Digital Publishing and Copyright Infringement
    I don’t have any deep and meaningful thoughts on this myself, but I’ve been wondering for a while why we don’t hear more about copyright infringement and DMCA infringement in the digital publishing industry.  The music,…
  • Jun 6

    What’s a “Document”?

    What’s a “Document”?
    I’m under an edit deadline right now, but Orin Kerr’s post over at Volokh Conspiracy on the Verizon FISA order contains this fascinating bit: If the order is what it appears to be, then the order points to a problem ……
  • Jun 3

    Some Takeaways from “When Patents Attack! – Part 2″

    Some Takeaways from “When Patents Attack! – Part 2″
    I listened to This American Life’s new show on patents today; it’s a followup to the original, widely heralded show from two years ago. I think it was well reported, and worth a listen. Despite concerns about NPEs being worse…
Rank this Week: 451

ABC Family Law Blog

ABC Family Law Blog

Covers Florida family law. By the Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A.

http://abcfamilyblog.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 15

    I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?

    I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?
    When people think of adoption, they generally envision an adult adopting a minor child.  The adult may be a close relative or stepparent of the child, or not related to the child at all, but this is seen as the … Continue reading…
  • Jun 8

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2
    Just as more divorcing spouses in Tampa are seeking an alternative to the usual courtroom battles, the use of the collaborative family law process is growing around the country.  Collaborative Practice California has produced a video…
  • Jun 5

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1

    Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1
    Like Tampa, California has seen a need for a divorce process that does not pit spouses against one another in courtroom battles.  To that end, Collaborative Practice California has produced the following video which follows an actual…
Rank this Week: 440

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • Jun 15

    Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company

    Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company
    The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the illegal practices of a Florida debt relief company.  The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, targets American Debt Settlement…
  • May 29

    Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client

    Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client
    Plaintiff: Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC Original Creditor: Washington Mutual Bank Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Desiree Andreu Plaintiff’s Law Firm: Law Offices of Andreu, Palma & Andreu PL Case Outcome: Case dismissed without our…
  • May 26

    Credit Report Errors are Widespread

    Credit Report Errors are Widespread
    Credit reports are important to most consumers, because they often determine the interest rates that you receive on mortgages, car loans and other loans.  If you have bad credit, you may not be able to get that home or car you were…
Rank this Week: 529

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 520

Missouri Divorce and Family Law…

Missouri Divorce and Family Law Blog

Covers alimony/maintenance, bankruptcy, child support, custody and visitation, divorce, paternity, property division and taxes. By Mark Wortman.

http://familylaw.mwortmanlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 476