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Canadian Trademark Blog

Commentary on Canadian trademarks & technology law. From Neil Melliship, Larry Munn and Karen Monteith of the Canadian law firm Clark Wilson LLP.

http://www.trademarkblog.ca

May 16
Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement

Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement

The most recent case from the Federal Court continues the Court’s tough stance with respect to trademark and copyright infringement in Canada. In Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Group LLC v. Manoukian, the Court awarded significant…
May 10
No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

In January 2013 the Federal Court considered whether an ordinary beer drinking consumer, on hearing the words RED HORSE, would likely think that RED HORSE must be a beer made by the same company that makes BLACK HORSE. The Court’s…
Mar 28
An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

A February 2010 blog, “Professional Designations and Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initials” discussed the summary judgment and permanent injunction obtained by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and…

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Endangered Species Law & Policy

Covers listing decisions, critical habitats and endangered species litigation. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/

May 16
Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

The State of Idaho enacted a law (pdf) this spring asserting that the State has “primacy over the management of fish and wildlife.” The law was introduced as Senate Bill 1061 and signed into law by Governor Butch Otter on March…
May 15
National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for registering pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of this process, the EPA must ensure that the use of the pesticide will not…
May 13
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed (pdf) a limited exception to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections currently being considered for the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). The…

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Institutional Investor Securities…

Institutional Investor Securities Blog

Covers investment fraud involving auction-rate securities, credit rating agencies, hedge funds and mortgage-backed securities. By Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas.

http://www.institutionalinvestorsecuritiesblog.com/

May 14
SEC Roundup: Regulator Addresses CDS Portfolio Margin Program & Ex-Commission Officials Want DC Circuit to Grant SIPC Protection to Stanford Ponzi Scam Victim

SEC Roundup: Regulator Addresses CDS Portfolio Margin Program & Ex-Commission Officials Want DC Circuit to Grant SIPC Protection to Stanford Ponzi Scam Victim

Ex-Commission Officials, Others Want DC Circuit to Grant Stanford Ponzi Scam Victims SIPC Protection Former SEC Officials, law professors, and trade groups are among those pressing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…
May 10
Lawmakers Tackle Investment and Securities Matter

Lawmakers Tackle Investment and Securities Matter

US Senators John Thune (R-SD), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Tom Coburn (R-Okla) have introduced a bill that would mandate that public pension plans reveal more information about the way they calculate liabilities and assets or place at risk the…
May 9
Standard & Poor’s Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Securities Fraud Lawsuit Over RMBS and CDO Ratings Issued During the Financial Crisi

Standard & Poor’s Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Securities Fraud Lawsuit Over RMBS and CDO Ratings Issued During the Financial Crisi

In the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC is asking for the dismissal of a US Department of Justice securities fraud lawsuit accusing the ratings firm of knowing that it…

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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/

May 13
JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by…
May 11
Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

www.MeetTheMoney.comBy Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 11 May 2013 Meet the Money® is one of the best places in the country for meeting the Who's Who of the hotel world,…
May 9
EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 9 May 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.The California governor's office has just taken action that will make California much more…

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Entertainment Law Resources Blog

Covers the financing, production and distribution of motion pictures. By Mark Litwak.

http://marklitwak.blogspot.com/

May 6
TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

As an entertainment attorney, I am often called upon to assist writers who have gotten themselves into trouble because they do not understand how their work may infringe the rights of others. A writer who learns the fine points of the law…
Apr 3
Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013

Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013

Tuesday May 21st from 9:30AM - 4:30PMMark will be returning to New York City on May 21st to present his Seminar Self Defense for Writers and Filmmakers under the auspices of Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsWriters and filmmakers need to…
Mar 4
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain

In a suit filed recently in federal court in Chicago[1], a top Sherlock Holmes scholar alleged that many licensing fees paid to the Arthur Conan Doyle estate have been unnecessary, since the main characters and elements of their story derive…

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DadsDivorce

Provides information for men at all stages of divorce.

http://www.dadsdivorce.com/articles

Nov 28
Can You Dismiss A Child Custody Case If It Is Not Going In Your Favor?

Can You Dismiss A Child Custody Case If It Is Not Going In Your Favor?

Question:My child custody case is going terribly because I can't afford a good divorce lawyer and the cost of litigation has nearly bankrupt me.Is it possible to file for a dismissal of the case until I have enough money to have a good lawyer…
Nov 28
My Ex Bought Our Child A Car Without My Consent And I Am Expected To Pay Half

My Ex Bought Our Child A Car Without My Consent And I Am Expected To Pay Half

Question:My divorce decree and parenting plan state that my ex-wife and I share major decision making and we are to share auto expenses.She purchased a car for our child without my consent and after I told her numerous times prior to the…
Nov 27
Child Support: Is My Child Emancipated If He Has A Child Of His Own?

Child Support: Is My Child Emancipated If He Has A Child Of His Own?

Question:I pay child support to my ex-wife for our 16-year-old son, who recently became a father after he got his girlfriend pregnant.If my son now is supporting a child of his own, does that effect the amount of child support I would pay?…

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Extradition and Cross Border…

Extradition and Cross Border Criminal Defense News

Covers extradition and foreign evidence cases for criminal defense attorneys. By Linda Friedman Ramirez.

http://obtainingforeignevidence.blogspot.com/

Aug 18
Linda Ramirez's Feathered Serpent Gallery

Linda Ramirez's Feathered Serpent Gallery

Linda Friedman Ramirez has opened the Feathered Serpent Gallery, which features the works of artists and artisans from the US and Latin America. The Gallery is located in the heart of the art district of St Petersburg Florida. For…
Aug 17
Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, Bible for Representing Immigrants and Foreign National

Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, Bible for Representing Immigrants and Foreign National

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of immigrants and foreign nationals prosecuted in US Courts.
Aug 10
Going, Going...........................

Going, Going...........................

This blog will be deleted August 12, 2012 or any time thereafter without further notice. For additional information you can contact me directly at lindafriedmanramirez@gmail.com

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New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

Covers legal malpractice basics, cases and news. By Andrew Lavoott Bluestone.

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/

May 21
Where is the Line, and When was it Crossed?

Where is the Line, and When was it Crossed?

How far may an attorney go when dealing with a client before the line is crossed and extreme emotional distress may be charged? It almost never happens, but In Blumencranz v Botter 2012 NY Slip Op 32089(U) Sup Ct, Nassau County…
May 20
Starting the Case and Legal Malpractice

Starting the Case and Legal Malpractice

Commencement of a new case and the service of process are anachronistic to New York, and provide a wealth of potential problems for the experienced practitioner. Imagine how confusing it is to the pro-se plaintiff. In any event, were one to…
May 17
Raced Based Case Analysis in Legal Malpractice

Raced Based Case Analysis in Legal Malpractice

Courts are ready to consider dismissal of legal malpractice cases, especially when the motion for dismissal is predicated on the "but for" portion of the legal malpractice formula. Put another way, even on thinly produced evidence, and…

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Dorf on Law

By Cornell Law School Professor Michael Dorf and his friends.

http://www.dorfonlaw.org/

May 21
The Slim Prospects for Executive or Judicial Action Interpreting "Exclusively" to Mean "Exclusively"

The Slim Prospects for Executive or Judicial Action Interpreting "Exclusively" to Mean "Exclusively"

By Mike Dorf Even as the IRS "scandal" continues to cause hyper-ventilation on the right, various progressives have been beating a different drum. Tea Party and similar groups, they say, never should have been permitted tax exemptions…
May 19
Two Broader Lessons of the IRS/Tea Party "Scandal"

Two Broader Lessons of the IRS/Tea Party "Scandal"

By Mike Dorf Today I'll discuss two ways in which the IRS "scandal" reflects broader features of contemporary American politics. I'll follow up tomorrow with a post that asks the question whether there is any realistic prospect of…
May 17
The Downside of Outsourcing Poltiical Oversight to Comedian

The Downside of Outsourcing Poltiical Oversight to Comedian

-- Posted by Neil H. Buchanan At apparently the same time that I was writing my Dorf on Law post yesterday, the editorial board of The New York Times was reaching essentially the same conclusions. Although they did not focus as much…

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InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance…

InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance & Reinsurance Blog

Covers bad faith, insurance coverage, D&O liability, excess and surplus lines, and more. By Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge.

http://www.insurereinsure.com/

May 21
REMINDER COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR: Potential Claim and Insurance Implications of the Boston Marathon Bombing

REMINDER COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR: Potential Claim and Insurance Implications of the Boston Marathon Bombing

Edwards Wildman Speakers: Darlene K. Alt, Stephen M. Prignano, Brian J. Green, Laura E. BangeThursday, May 23, 201312:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)Complimentary webinarThe tragic events in Boston raise a host of questions about who should bear…
May 17
Connecticut Considering Auto Glass Repair Disclosure Bill

Connecticut Considering Auto Glass Repair Disclosure Bill

Earlier this week, the Connecticut House passed HB 5072, limiting the abilities of insurance companies or their representatives to “steer” insureds to specific automotive glass repair facilities. The new legislation follows…
May 15
With Securities Case Dismissal, Another Loss in the Southern District for LIBOR Plaintiff

With Securities Case Dismissal, Another Loss in the Southern District for LIBOR Plaintiff

On Monday, Southern District of New York Judge Shira Scheindlin dismissed the entire suit in Gusinsky v. Barclays, without leave to amend and with prejudice. The plaintiffs, holders of American Depository Shares in Barclays Bank, had…

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Charon QC

Mix of legal ephemera and comment.

http://charonqc.wordpress.com

May 20
There are some ‘unusual’ people on Twitter – not all of them pleasant…

There are some ‘unusual’ people on Twitter – not all of them pleasant…

Twitter is a marvellous medium for making friends – virtual and ‘real life’ – and for news, comment, analysis and amusement. However, as The Blog That Peter Wrote notes in an excellent article:…
May 20
LIVERPOOL CARE PATHWAY DEBATED BY MP’s IN WESTMINSTER HALL: ‘EUTHANASIA BY THE BACK DOOR’?

LIVERPOOL CARE PATHWAY DEBATED BY MP’s IN WESTMINSTER HALL: ‘EUTHANASIA BY THE BACK DOOR’?

LIVERPOOL CARE PATHWAY DEBATED BY MP’s IN WESTMINSTER HALL: ‘EUTHANASIA BY THE BACK DOOR’? Asons Solicitors A debate on the Liverpool care Pathway took place on the 8/1/2013 introduced by conservative MP Mr Glynn…
May 20
Guest Post: Making You More Aware of Money Laundering and Immigration Fraud Risk

Guest Post: Making You More Aware of Money Laundering and Immigration Fraud Risk

Making You More Aware of Money Laundering and Immigration Fraud Risks Denver Burke Last February, a scam orchestrated by solicitors involved shipping Eastern European women over to the UK and marrying them off to men from non-EU countries,…

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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.

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The Recall Lawyers

Covers drug product warnings, recalls and lawsuits. By Jones Ward PLC.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/

May 19
Jones Ward Attends Mirena Initial Conference

Jones Ward Attends Mirena Initial Conference

Last Friday, Judge Cathy Seibel in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the federal judge presiding over the consolidated Mirena litigation, held the first initial conference for the Mirena Multidistrict Litigation.…
May 19
Subaru Recalls Over 5,000 Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Subaru Recalls Over 5,000 Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Subaru has announced a recall of roughly 5,379 Legacy and Outback (shown right) vehicles due to a defect that can cause them to lose steering control. According to Subaru, steering shafts in the cars, all from the 2013 model year, could…
May 19
J&J to Stop Selling its Metal-on-Metal Hip Product

J&J to Stop Selling its Metal-on-Metal Hip Product

Johnson & Johnson, the biggest healthcare product manufacturer in the world, has announced its plan to stop selling its metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-metal hip replacements. The company states its decision is made due to declining demand…

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Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/

May 16
"Declare Victory and Get Out?" The Future of the AUMF

"Declare Victory and Get Out?" The Future of the AUMF

Today the Senate Armed Services Committee is conducting a hearing into the future of the September 2001 AUMF. Over at the informative Lawfare blog, the two options on offer are to replace it with an authorization tailored to the new…
May 15
David Ignatius can't connect the dots, either

David Ignatius can't connect the dots, either

David Ignatius is simply the latest leading pundit who demonstrates an incapaity to connect the dots relevant to his own analysis. In a column in the May 16 Washington Post, he says many altogether correct things. Writing of the…
May 14
Meaningless Arithmetic

Meaningless Arithmetic

At today's press briefing by Jay Carney at the White House, one reporter stated, in a tone suggesting that he was making an important point, that "This administration has prosecuted twice as many leak cases as all previous presidents…

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Family Law & Divorce Information…

Family Law & Divorce Information in Houston, Texas

By Busby & Associates.

http://busby-lee.com/familylawblog

May 15
Who will you call for help?

Who will you call for help?

Michael Who will you call for help? Are your marriage troubles still keeping you awake at night? Are you worried about how your life will be affected if you are divorced? Are you having thoughts that clearly indicate you are depressed?…
May 15
My spouse will be honest about our asset

My spouse will be honest about our asset

MichaelMy spouse will be honest about our assets Even if you’ve decided to settle the terms of your divorce with regard to division of property, you should still consider the possibility the assets listed may not be all of the assets at…
May 14
My spouse will be fair and cooperative

My spouse will be fair and cooperative

MichaelMy spouse will be fair and cooperative. There’s nothing like a divorce to make people who once were civil and kind erupt into all sorts of irrational behavior. If you are preparing for divorce, keep this myth at the forefront of…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

May 15
Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent shockwaves through the lending world in May 2012 when it issued its opinion in Commerce Bank/Harrisburg v. Kessler. In the case, the Court held that a bank's open-end mortgage was subordinate to a…
Apr 30
Consumer Alert

Consumer Alert

About a week or so ago the stack of letters pictured to the right arrived in the mail like a stack of Christmas Cards. The letters were from "Corporate Records Services" and stated on the front of the envelope "IMPORTANT ANNUAL MINUTES…
Apr 18
IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

On the day following the horrible events in Boston on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it would provide a three month extension for taxpayers affected by the explosions to file and pay their federal taxes. While the…

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ClassActionBlawg.com

Features class action news, commentary, and analysis. By Paul Karlsgodt.

http://classactionblawg.com

May 14
Class Action CLE Recap – Insights on the 2012-13 Supreme Court Term from the Bench and Both Sides of the Bar

Class Action CLE Recap – Insights on the 2012-13 Supreme Court Term from the Bench and Both Sides of the Bar

The Class Actions, Mass Torts and Derivative Suits Subcommittee of the Colorado Bar Association, now ably chaired by my BakerHostetler partner, Casie Collignon, held its first CLE luncheon of the year this past…
May 10
Where’s Your Class Action Insurance Policy?

Where’s Your Class Action Insurance Policy?

An article posted by my colleagues Judy Selby and Zack Rosenberg in the BakerHostetler Class Action Lawsuit Defense Blog raises some important issues for any company that could find itself the target of a class action lawsuit. With the…
Apr 24
Will Recent Supreme Court Decision “Clap Off” the Lights on Data Breach Class Actions?

Will Recent Supreme Court Decision “Clap Off” the Lights on Data Breach Class Actions?

Data breach cases are popular targets for class actions these days because a single incident of hacking or theft can expose the sensitive personal or financial information of millions of people at a time. …

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Labor Immigration Law

Features United States labor immigration law news and analysis. By the Capitol Immigration Law Group LLC.

http://www.laborimmigration.com

May 10
June 2013 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Remains Unchanged at September 1, 2004; Significant Forward Movement in EB-3

June 2013 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Remains Unchanged at September 1, 2004; Significant Forward Movement in EB-3

The U.S. State Department has just released the June 2013 Visa Bulletin which is the ninth Visa Bulletin for the FY2013 fiscal year. The major headline in the upcoming month’s Visa Bulletin is the lack of …
May 9
2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

Yesterday, May 8, 2013, the Congressional Budget Office (“CBO”) released an updated report to Congress analyzing the current immigration population in the United States. The report is interesting not only in the…
May 9
2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

Yesterday, May 8, 2013, the Congressional Budget Office (“CBO”) released an updated report to Congress analyzing the current immigration population in the United States. The report is interesting not only in the…

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QuestionCopyright.org

Covers copyright and freedom-based distribution methods for artists.

http://questioncopyright.org/

Apr 19
Make Art, Not Law.

Make Art, Not Law.

QCO Artist-in-Residence Nina Paley's interview with at Baixa Cultura, conducted by email with journalist and photographer André Solnik. The English below is the original; Baixa Cultura translated Nina's answers. 1. When your interest…
Apr 1
Lascaux Cave Painter Descendents to Recover Royaltie

Lascaux Cave Painter Descendents to Recover Royaltie

April 1, 2013 - AP. Lawyers representing the 631 million known descendants of the painters of the famous Lascaux Cave paintings announced today a far-reaching plan to recover royalties from the more than 70 years of modern-era…
Mar 7
Brains in Jails: Bad Metaphors Make Bad Journalism

Brains in Jails: Bad Metaphors Make Bad Journalism

There's been a persistent mistake in coverage of the Aaron Swartz case -- a bad metaphor, but more serious than just a bad metaphor. It's a mis-framing that pulls people's attention away from what actually happened and lulls them into a…

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The Builders Counsel Blog

Covers green building law, LEED legal topics, public contracting, liens & bonds & other progressive construction law topics. By Reiser Legal.

http://www.builderscounsel.com/

Oct 25
This Week’s Big LEED Conversation Is A Scary One

This Week’s Big LEED Conversation Is A Scary One

Another black eye for LEED? USA Today article might have dire consequences.
Oct 18
Preparing For the Worst With Smart Books & Record

Preparing For the Worst With Smart Books & Record

Ready the scanner. Get rid of your paper files and save yourself in times of trouble
Oct 8
A Sneak Preview of Seattle’s New Building Code

A Sneak Preview of Seattle’s New Building Code

The 2012 IBC is a major component of the proposed Seattle building code.

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Mesothelioma Legal Information…

Mesothelioma Legal Information Center

Covers mesothelioma and asbestosis. From Deaton Shaw.

http://www.mesothelioma.net

Oct 24
Union Carbide Guilty of Cover-Up

Union Carbide Guilty of Cover-Up

As found on Mesothelioma TreatmentLos Angeles Court Finds Union Carbide Corp. Guilty of Cover-Up in Mesothelioma Case It is a case of cover-up and negligence, and Dow Chemical’s subsidiary, Union Carbide Corp., is being held responsible.…
Oct 10
Japan Earthquake Still Causing Asbestos Concern

Japan Earthquake Still Causing Asbestos Concern

As found on Mesothelioma TreatmentOn March 11, 2011, Japan was rattled by a massive earthquake that caused health concerns around the world. The magnitude of the quake caught Japan’s leaders off guard and prompted them to manage the most…
Sep 5
Libby Seeing Small Light at the End of a Long, Grueling, Asbestos-Filled Tunnel

Libby Seeing Small Light at the End of a Long, Grueling, Asbestos-Filled Tunnel

As found on Mesothelioma TreatmentIt is no secret that Libby, Montana is the site of the most riveting asbestos story in the country to date. The tiny town of approximately 3,000 people was blanketed in so much asbestos from a mine just…

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Orange County Criminal Lawyers…

Orange County Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers fraud charges, white collar crime, investment fraud and elderly abuse. By the Law Offices of Vincent J. LaBarbera, Jr.

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyersblog.com/

Jan 31
Two Arrests Made in Irvine Craigslist Robbery

Two Arrests Made in Irvine Craigslist Robbery

Two men were recently arrested and charged with robbery after allegedly setting up a purchase on Craigslist, The Orange County Register reports.
Jan 25
Police Say They Have Arrested Santa Ana Serial Rapist

Police Say They Have Arrested Santa Ana Serial Rapist

Police recently made some serious allegations in a Santa Ana sex crimes case by arresting a man they're telling the public is responsible for several local sexual assaults.
Jan 10
Anaheim Continues Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensarie

Anaheim Continues Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensarie

City officials recently extended a ban on Anaheim medical marijuana dispensaries as leaders try to figure out how legal challenges to California's law will play out, The Orange County Register reports.

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Covers legal issues impacting health care providers and professionals, including Medicare and Medicaid audits and fraud, pain management regulations, professional licensing, and clinical privileges. By George F. Indest III.

http://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/blog/

May 21
U.S. Department of Justice Files Two Lawsuits Against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Over Charges of Kickback

U.S. Department of Justice Files Two Lawsuits Against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Over Charges of Kickback

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) is currently fielding two different lawsuits, filed just days apart from each other, by the US…
May 15
Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Things You Need to Know as an Implant Recipient-Part 3

Lawsuits Against Manufacturers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Things You Need to Know as an Implant Recipient-Part 3

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two nationwide recalls of metal-on-metal hip implants by Johnson and Johnson’s…
May 14
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recalls Sterile Drugs from Florida Compounding Pharmacy

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Recalls Sterile Drugs from Florida Compounding Pharmacy

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm There’s been yet another recall from a compounding pharmacy. On May 8, 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning to doctors and pharmacists to avoid drugs made by The…

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Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/

May 20
Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety

Refocusing the Debate: Litigation Improves Patient Safety

Many aspects of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are set to take effect this year. Expectedly, this is causing certain groups to make dubious claims about the effect the law will have on businesses and the “tyranny” of…
May 16
Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case

Settlement in Stent Malpractice Case

The Clinical Advisor reported recently on the end of a high-profile medical malpractice case that made headlines across the country. The situation involved a cardiologist who was accused of performing a mountain of unnecessary surgical…
May 14
Patient Safety Attorneys Call for FDA Review of “Loophole” That Allowed DePuy Hip Implant Approval

Patient Safety Attorneys Call for FDA Review of “Loophole” That Allowed DePuy Hip Implant Approval

DePuy hip implants trials and settlement negotiations are underway. Though, the legal ramifications of the defective hip implants will likely continue for a while into the future. That is because there are so many who have been affected,…

Rank this Week: 493

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers class action litigation, fraud, consumer law and shareholder disputes. By DiTommaso Lubin.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

May 20
Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape

Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape

Many people are on the look-out for a quick fix to lose weight and get in shape. It is therefore no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people took advantage of Skechers's offer when they introduced shoes that claimed to help people lose…
May 17
Claim for Fraud in the Sale of a Business Requires Proof of Both Reasonable and Justifiable Reliance on a Misrepresentation - Walid v. Irene Couture

Claim for Fraud in the Sale of a Business Requires Proof of Both Reasonable and Justifiable Reliance on a Misrepresentation - Walid v. Irene Couture

A couple who bought a retail business in New Jersey filed suit for fraud, alleging that the seller materially misrepresented the business’ revenues. After a bench trial, the lower court ruled for the defendants in Walid v. Yolanda for…
May 17
Literary Agent Sued for Allegedly Stealing Rights for "To Kill a Mocking Bird" From Harper Lee

Literary Agent Sued for Allegedly Stealing Rights for "To Kill a Mocking Bird" From Harper Lee

Many people will try to take advantage of the sick and elderly by having them sign away their rights when they are vulnerable. However, when someone in a compromised position signs a legal document, a court of law may choose not to find that…

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Federal Evidence Review Blog

Covers cases and issues on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

http://federalevidence.com/blog

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…
May 17
Foreign Government Website Was “Presumptively Authentic”

Foreign Government Website Was “Presumptively Authentic”

Internet.HTTP_.jpg In considering the admissibility of a foreign government website in an asylum case, Seventh Circuit notes that a foreign government website was “presumptively authentic” since a document on a…
May 16
Considering An Adverse Inference In Civil Cases For Asserting The Fifth Amendment

Considering An Adverse Inference In Civil Cases For Asserting The Fifth Amendment

WitnessBox.jpg In civil antitrust price fixing trial, trial court excludes evidence concerning the invocation of the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination by non-party witnesses after considering applicable…

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Financial Industry Review

Covers asset management, litigation, and rating agencies. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/financial/

May 20
The AIFMD Development

The AIFMD Development

HM Treasury Responds to Consultation on Transposing AIFM Directive On May 13, HM Treasury published its response to its January 2013 consultation on transposing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (AIFM…
May 20
European Commission Requests ESMA Deliver Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on Cross-Border Application of EMIR

European Commission Requests ESMA Deliver Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on Cross-Border Application of EMIR

On May 13, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a letter (dated April 22, 2013) from Jonathan Faull, European Commission Director General of Internal Market and Services, to Steven Maijoor, ESMA Chair. The…
May 20
European Commission Consults on EU Banking Structural Reform

European Commission Consults on EU Banking Structural Reform

On May 16, the European Commission published a consultation paper on reforms to the structure of the EU banking sector, which focuses on policy options for structural separation. The Commission is seeking views on policy options…

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Aimee's Law

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

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

May 17
Itchy Skin Tops Reasons for Veterinary Care

Itchy Skin Tops Reasons for Veterinary Care

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

Dr. Patricia Jordan Launches Pet Wellness Website

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

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

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

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Re:Marks on Copyright and…

Re:Marks on Copyright and Trademark

By DLA Piper.

http://www.remarksblog.com

May 16
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES INTRODUCED AND PLANNED TO UK IP LEGISLATION

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES INTRODUCED AND PLANNED TO UK IP LEGISLATION

By John Wilks and Charles Harvey UK IP legislation is changing. First, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (which received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013), has just been published, and modifies UK copyright law (though not as…
May 15
BROOKS BROTHERS OUTFOXED

BROOKS BROTHERS OUTFOXED

By Rebecca Kay and Charles Harvey Background The famous fox and boot logo was first used by Peal & Co, an English bootmaker. In 1964, Peal & Co sold the goodwill of its business and the use of its trademark to Brooks Brothers UK…
May 14
DLA Piper Hosts INTA Reception

DLA Piper Hosts INTA Reception

By James Stewart On May 6, 2013, the DLA Piper Trademark, Copyright, and Media Group hosted a private VIP reception during the 135th International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Over 90 key industry professionals as…

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The Cultural Property Law Blog

Covers cultural property and heritage laws. By Kimberly L. Alderman.

http://culturalpropertylaw.wordpress.com

May 16
How to Move $8 Million Into the United States Under the Radar and Tax-Free? ART!

How to Move $8 Million Into the United States Under the Radar and Tax-Free? ART!

This story is a fantastic example of how art is used to launder money (like, for real, not just in [...]
May 15
Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed to Extract Crushed Rock

Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed to Extract Crushed Rock

New York Daily News reports: A construction company has essentially destroyed one of Belize’s largest Mayan pyramids with backhoes and [...]
May 14
Odyssey Marine to Display Gairsoppa Shipwreck Silver in Times Square

Odyssey Marine to Display Gairsoppa Shipwreck Silver in Times Square

Odyssey Marine Exploration, treasure hunters extraordinaire, are sending some silver to New York City. The silver was recovered from the [...]

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WUSTL School of Law News

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May 16
IRS investigation spotlights need for Inspectors General

IRS investigation spotlights need for Inspectors General

An executive branch Inspector General played a critical role in exposing the IRS's practice of targeting Tea Party groups, says Kathleen Clark, JD, anti-corruption expert and professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis.…
May 15
Washington University School of Law’s Women’s Law Caucus announces International Women’s Day award

Washington University School of Law’s Women’s Law Caucus announces International Women’s Day award

The Washington University School of Law Women’s Law Caucus (WLC) recently gathered with faculty, alumni, judges and attorneys to honor the organization’s 40th anniversary and to observe the 100th anniversary of International…
May 14
Washington University teams win $50,000 Arch Grant

Washington University teams win $50,000 Arch Grant

Four startup companies with ties to Washington University in St. Louis have received $50,000 each in the Arch Grants 2013 Global Startup Competition designed to stimulate and support the early stage entrepreneurial community in St. Louis.…

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SPR Environmental Law Blog

Provides environmental law news and updates. By Sive, Paget & Riesel.

http://blog.sprlaw.com

May 13
Appellate Division Upholds Municipal Zoning Law Banning Fracking

Appellate Division Upholds Municipal Zoning Law Banning Fracking

On May 2, 2013, the Third Department of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, upheld a municipal zoning ordinance banning “all activities related to the exploration for, and the production or storage of, natural gas and…
May 6
EPA Releases Revised Vapor Intrusion Guidance for Public Comment

EPA Releases Revised Vapor Intrusion Guidance for Public Comment

On April 16, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) took a significant step towards finalizing its long-pending guidance on the evaluation and response to vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater,…
Apr 26
Army Corps and Coast Guard Permits Secured for Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement

Army Corps and Coast Guard Permits Secured for Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement

The New NY Bridge Project crossed the finish line in its pre-construction permitting process yesterday, securing federal permits from both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard. A replacement for the aging Tappan Zee…

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Yale Law Library - Foreign and…

Yale Law Library - Foreign and International Blog

Covers international law, agreements and legal research resources.

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

May 3
Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

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

Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right

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

Comparing Human Rights System

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

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Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Informs local attorneys of major legal developments important to their practice. By Sue Altmeyer.

http://suealtmeyer.typepad.com/cleveland_law_library_web/

May 1
The State of Ohio Has Launched a New Site That Allow You to Track Agency Rule Changes and Receive Email Alert

The State of Ohio Has Launched a New Site That Allow You to Track Agency Rule Changes and Receive Email Alert

Ohio has launched a new website called RuleWatch Ohio that will allow you to track Agency Rules that affect you, your family, or your business. An OSBA News Release for the launch states that: "RuleWatch Ohio allows individuals to track...
May 1
Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline Issues Opinion That Lawyers Can Solicit Clients via Text

Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline Issues Opinion That Lawyers Can Solicit Clients via Text

The Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline has issued a new ethics Opinion (No. 2013-2) that permits lawyers to solict potential clients via text messaing. The Syllabus of the Opinion specifically states…
May 1
CWRU Law School Professor Offers Free, Online, 8-Week Class on Introduction to International Criminal law

CWRU Law School Professor Offers Free, Online, 8-Week Class on Introduction to International Criminal law

According to cleveland.com, CWRU Law School Professor Michael Scharf began teaching a free, online, 8-week class called Introduction to International Criminal Law today, May 1st. At least 17,500 signed up to participate in this venture, which…

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Los Angeles Intellectual Property…

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Trademark Attorney Blog

Includes topics such as copyright litigation, licensing, patent litigation, TTAB, trademark applications, and trademark litigation. By Los Angeles, California intellectual property lawyer, Milord A. Keshishian.

http://www.iptrademarkattorney.com/

Apr 30
Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat’s Attorneys Sue Scribblenauts Videogame For Copyright and Trademark Infringement

Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat’s Attorneys Sue Scribblenauts Videogame For Copyright and Trademark Infringement

Los Angeles, CA – A copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit was filed against Warner Bros. and 5th Cell Media, the creators of the Scribblenauts videogame, by attorneys for Charles Schmidt – creator of the Keyboard Cat meme – and…
Apr 24
A’lor Loses Cable Motif Jewelry Copyright And Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit

A’lor Loses Cable Motif Jewelry Copyright And Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA - A’lor International sued numerous jewelry designers, producers and retailers for copyright and trade dress infringement over sales various nautical twisted cable motif jewelry. A’lor filed a summary adjudication motion…
Apr 11
Academy of Country Music Sues ACM Records In Los Angeles After ACM’s Attorney Files TTAB Trademark Opposition

Academy of Country Music Sues ACM Records In Los Angeles After ACM’s Attorney Files TTAB Trademark Opposition

Although the “ACM Awards” trademark is prominently featured on the Academy of Country Music’s website, I was shocked to learn that the Academy only last month filed a trademark application with the US Patent & Trademark Office to…

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Leonard Link

Features reporting and commentary on law, music, film and current events with a special emphasis on Sexuality & the Law. By New York Law School Professor Arthur S. Leonard.

http://newyorklawschool.typepad.com/leonardlink/

Apr 27
This blog is no longer live - see my new blog address below

This blog is no longer live - see my new blog address below

NYLS has switched me to a new location. Beginning in 2013, I am blogging at artleonardobservations.com.
Dec 12
Federal Court Finds Real Estate Brokers Discriminated Against PWA

Federal Court Finds Real Estate Brokers Discriminated Against PWA

U.S. District Judge Samuel Conti ruled on December 3 that two New York City realtors, Manhattan Apartments, Inc., and Abba Realty Associates, violated a city law when dealing with a person living with AIDS who was seeking to rent an...
Dec 12
Another development on the DOMA Case - What Could It Mean?

Another development on the DOMA Case - What Could It Mean?

The Supreme Court has appointed Prof. Vicki Jackson of Harvard Law School to be "amicus curiae" in United States v. Windsor to brief and argue in support of the point of view that the Court does not have jurisdiction to...

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Ohio Injury Law Firm Blog

Covers birth injury, cerebral palsy and medical malpractice. By the Becker Law Firm.

http://www.ohio-injurylawfirm.com/

Mar 8
Nerve Damage: An Overview

Nerve Damage: An Overview

Nerve damage is a fairly common result of doctor negligence. If you have suffered nerve damage, you may be able to file a case with a medical malpractice lawyer. Elyria attorneys who specialize in this area can help. First let's look at the…
Mar 6
When Medical Malpractice Leads to Amputation

When Medical Malpractice Leads to Amputation

Amputation can be the result of a range of medical problems and accidents. If you or someone you love has had a limb amputated and you feel it was the result of medical malpractice, you should speak with a personal injury law firm.
Feb 9
Fetal Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

Fetal Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

Fetal injury that is because of medical negligence is a major concern and may warrant filing a medical malpractice claim, with which a birth injury attorney in Cleveland may assist. Establishing claim liability is an important part of this…

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IP in Brief

Comments on developments in copyright and trademark law. By Andrew Berger.

http://www.ipinbrief.com

Jan 28
The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I

The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I

I recently spoke at a CLE at my firm about how to successfully draft key provisions in an intellectual property license and negotiate them. Here is an edited transcript that I post in two pieces. In this first one I offer…
Jan 21
The Art of the Deal: Successfully Negotiating Intellectual Property and Technology Transaction

The Art of the Deal: Successfully Negotiating Intellectual Property and Technology Transaction

Andrew, joined by his colleagues Mark Grossman and Don Prutzman, will speak at the firm on Thursday morning January 24, 2013, on the art of the deal: how to negotiate intellectual property and technology transactions. The seminar will…
Dec 27
Oral Argument in the Second Circuit in Aereo Suggests that a Reversal Is in the Offing

Oral Argument in the Second Circuit in Aereo Suggests that a Reversal Is in the Offing

The oral argument in WNET et al. v. Aereo before the 2d Circuit panel of Judges Denny Chin and Christopher Droney and Eastern District Judge John Gleeson was long (more than 45 minutes) and spirited. The transcript is here. But the…

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CrimLaw

Covers the theory and reality of criminal law from a practitioner's viewpoint. By Ken Lammers.

http://crimlaw.blogspot.com

Nov 28
November Novel: Chapter 10

November Novel: Chapter 10

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Nov 27
November Novel: Chapter 9

November Novel: Chapter 9

[Chapter 1] . . . [Chapter 2] . . . [Chapter 3] . . . [Chapter 4] . . . [Chapter 5] . . . [Chapter 6] . . . [Chapter 7] . . . [Chapter 8]Yusif watched his boss leaving the courthouse at a clip. The man had barely stood still long…
Nov 26
November Novel: Chapter 8

November Novel: Chapter 8

[Chapter 1] . . . [Chapter 2] . . . [Chapter 3] . . . [Chapter 4] . . . [Chapter 5] . . . [Chapter 6] . . . [Chapter 7]Things were bad and the priest meddling about was making them worse. Being ambushed by Father Awesome came as a…

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Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/

Nov 15
Is being a bad boss illegal?

Is being a bad boss illegal?

There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
Nov 7
Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
Oct 26
It's never too late to pursue a dream

It's never too late to pursue a dream

A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…

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Boston Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy law issues. By the Law Office of Neil Burns.

http://www.bostonbankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Nov 6
Massachusetts Bankruptcy and the Unsecured Line of Credit

Massachusetts Bankruptcy and the Unsecured Line of Credit

In a recent case handed down by federal Bankruptcy Court Judge Joan Feeney, a Massachusetts debtor who filed for bankruptcy protection intended to discharge a debt to Liberty Bay Credit Union. This was an unsecured debt. Such debts, in a…
Nov 1
Since IRAs and 401ks are Protected in Bankruptcy, Should We Invest in Ourselves?

Since IRAs and 401ks are Protected in Bankruptcy, Should We Invest in Ourselves?

As Halloween goblins fade and we start to look at what we have left to do this calendar year, one thing our Boston bankruptcy clients ask after we inform them that they can protect their IRAs and 401ks in bankruptcy, is how they could or…
Oct 31
Massachusetts Bankruptcy and Elizabeth Warren

Massachusetts Bankruptcy and Elizabeth Warren

Advocates for Massachusetts consumers are looking seriously at Elizabeth Warren's record of pro-consumerism as the election nears. Warren, running for United States Senator from Massachusetts, aims to be the first woman senator from our…

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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.

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AZ Bankruptcy Blog

Focused on Chapter 7 bankruptcy. By Joseph C. McDaniel.

http://www.arizonabankruptcyblog.info/

Nov 29
Important Bankruptcy Recap: Don't Bank where you owe Money!

Important Bankruptcy Recap: Don't Bank where you owe Money!

We tell clients this repeatedly. Why mention this? It's simple: If a creditor (like a bank, for instance) has direct access to your bank account (as banks often do), then you can consider your checking balance dumped into the rancor pit as…
Nov 18
Jefferson County sets records in Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

Jefferson County sets records in Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

Jefferson County is suffering, a roughly four billion dollar debt they cannot pay is forcing them to take the road many other cities are already debating: Chapter 9 Bankruptcy.
Nov 8
Occupation of Phoenix not going so smoothly

Occupation of Phoenix not going so smoothly

Wandering around downtown I came across the fabled Occupy Phoenix movement. It's not going as awkwardly as elsewhere, but it's clearly having issues of its own as a group.

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Indiana Family Lawyer Blog

Covers adoption, family law, surrogacy and mediation. By Harden Jackson LLC.

http://www.indianafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 21
Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 2 of 2

Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 2 of 2

This is part two of a two-part series on surrogacy considerations.Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties…
May 16
My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?

My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?

By: Clarissa Finnell Almost every meeting with a new divorce client starts with a recitation of all the reasons that the parties are getting divorced. High on that list is infidelity. Clients will provide me with loads and loads of…
May 14
Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1

Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1

Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties have a positive experience. There are many issues to consider…

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InfoBytes Blog

Monitors and reports on news, legal developments and legislative actions affecting the financial services industry. By Buckley Sandler LLP.

http://www.infobytesblog.com/

May 21
Spotlight on the SCRA (Part 3 of 3): Federal vs. State

Spotlight on the SCRA (Part 3 of 3): Federal vs. State

Thus far SCRA enforcement activity has focused on the federal act, leaving the states overlooked. “Most states have an SCRA equivalent,” explains Kirk Jensen, Partner in BuckleySandler’s Washington, DC office. “One of…
May 20
CFPB Announces RESPA Action against Homebuilder

CFPB Announces RESPA Action against Homebuilder

On May 17, the CFPB announced an enforcement action against a homebuilder the CFPB alleges violated Section 8(a) of RESPA through joint venture arrangements. According to the CFPB, the homebuilder created two joint ventures, one with a state…
May 20
Federal Reserve Board, Illinois Regulator Issue Joint Enforcement Action Against U.S. Subsidiaries of Foreign Bank, OCC Issues Parallel Action

Federal Reserve Board, Illinois Regulator Issue Joint Enforcement Action Against U.S. Subsidiaries of Foreign Bank, OCC Issues Parallel Action

On May 17, the Federal Reserve Board released an April 29, 2013 written agreement between the Federal Reserve Board, an Illinois state regulator, a foreign bank, and its U.S. bank holding company subsidiary (the Holding Company) regarding…

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