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Llabona Law Blog

Covers Florida family law issues.

http://www.llabona.com/blog/

Jun 16
Florida Governor Scott Vetoes Alimony Bill

Florida Governor Scott Vetoes Alimony Bill

In April, the Florida Senate voted in favor of Senate Bill 718, better known as the alimony reform bill. This bill would greatly affect the current alimony laws in the state by altering time tables for alimony and ending permanent…
Jun 9
Actress Mayim Bialik Finalizes Divorce

Actress Mayim Bialik Finalizes Divorce

“Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik, who filed for divorce earlier this year, is now officially a single woman. Her divorce from her husband of nine years was finalized on Thursday, June 6th. Mayim and Michael Stone…
Jun 2
Immigration Reform Bill Omits Same-Sex Couple

Immigration Reform Bill Omits Same-Sex Couple

Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont has been known as a strong supporter of gay rights. Unfortunately for same-sex couples, the democratic senator withdrew an amendment from the immigration reform bill aimed at benefiting same-sex…

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José Manuel Gómez Porchini. Notas jurídicas: propuestas y comentarios. Artículos de opinión, de Seguridad Social, de interés general y de actualidad. Temas para reflexionar en la vida y mucho más. Análisis de problemas sociales y jurídicos.

http://mexicodebesaliradelante.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Entrevista en Cambios con el Arq. Benavides 16 de junio de 2013

Entrevista en Cambios con el Arq. Benavides 16 de junio de 2013

José Manuel Gómez Porchini / México debe salir adelante jmgomezporchini@gmail.com/ http://mexicodebesaliradelante.blogspot.comLa…
Jun 15
Del Registro Público Vehicular.

Del Registro Público Vehicular.

José Manuel Gómez Porchini / México debe salir adelante jmgomezporchini@gmail.com/ http://mexicodebesaliradelante.blogspot.comEn la memoria colectiva de los mexicanos persisten…
Jun 6
Guerra Mundial Z

Guerra Mundial Z

Tuve oportunidad de asistir al pietaje de la película Guerra Mundial Z. Hoy comparto con usted, mi querido lector, la experiencia. Es una historia de acción, con la adrenalina a todo lo que da. Efectos especiales muy…

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Jim Hamilton's World of Securities…

Jim Hamilton's World of Securities Regulation

Commentaries on security regulation.

http://jimhamiltonblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
House Passes Legislation Codifying Dodd-Frank Deruvatives End User Exemption and Ending Indemnification

House Passes Legislation Codifying Dodd-Frank Deruvatives End User Exemption and Ending Indemnification

The House of Representatives has passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 411-12 H.R. 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act, which codifies an exemption for non-financial end users that use derivatives in their…
Jun 16
Senator Tom Udall Named to Appropriations Post Overseeing SEC and CFTC Funding

Senator Tom Udall Named to Appropriations Post Overseeing SEC and CFTC Funding

Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) has been named the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the annual funding for financial-related agencies including the Department…
Jun 16
House Passes Bi-Partisan Legislation Requiring Congruent SEC-CFTC Regulations on Cross-Border Derivatives Transaction

House Passes Bi-Partisan Legislation Requiring Congruent SEC-CFTC Regulations on Cross-Border Derivatives Transaction

The House of Representatives passed the Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act (HR 1256) by a bi-partisan vote of 301-124, which would direct the SEC and CFTC to adopt joint regulations on the oversight of cross-border derivatives transactions. The…

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New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

Covers probate news, procedures and resources. By Philip M. Bernstein.

http://www.nyprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 16
How To Avoid An Estate Fight

How To Avoid An Estate Fight

When asked for advice as to how to avoid the destructive kind of litigation which characterizes a contested estate, many lawyers will probably opt for a well-constructed in terrorem clause --a legal poison pill which threatens a…
Jun 5
Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital

Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital

The story of Hugette Clark, a reclusive copper heiress who died in 2011 at the age of 104 just keeps on getting stranger. Worth hundreds of millions of dollars at her death, she spent the last 20 years of her life as a private pay patient at…
May 20
Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

The New York Law Journal has reported a decision of Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III in the matter of the Will of Barboni, 2013-373014(April 25) which upheld the nomination of an executor whose two children both contested the…

Rank this Week: 585

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist…

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach

Covers animal law and animal rights. By Gary L. Francione.

http://www.abolitionistapproach.com

Jun 16
Human and Nonhuman Rights as Inextricably Intertwined: In a Nutshell

Human and Nonhuman Rights as Inextricably Intertwined: In a Nutshell

As animal advocates, we oppose speciesism because, like racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination, it uses a morally irrelevant criterion (species) to discount and devalue the interests of sentient beings. But our…
Jun 11
Single-Issue Campaigns and the Adoption/Fostering of Homeless Nonhuman Animal

Single-Issue Campaigns and the Adoption/Fostering of Homeless Nonhuman Animal

I am critical of single-issue campaigns (SICs). I am often asked if promoting the adoption or fostering of homeless animals is a single-issue campaign. The answer is that it is not and the question indicates confusion about what an SIC is and…
May 25
Sentience and Personhood

Sentience and Personhood

According to this article: India has officially recognized dolphins as non-human persons, whose rights to life and liberty must be respected. Dolphin parks that were being built across the country will instead be shut down. In a statement,…

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The Time Blawg

Covers the past, present and future practice of law. By Brian Inkster.

http://thetimeblawg.com/

Jun 16
Reinvent Law London 2013 Reviewed: DO – don’t just talk

Reinvent Law London 2013 Reviewed: DO – don’t just talk

… I attended Reinvent Law in London on Friday. It had the same organisers (Daniel Katz and Renee Knake of Michigan State University College of Law in partnership with the University of Westminster) and style as LawTech Camp…
Jun 12
Maximise Fee Income using Intelligent Cloud Computing

Maximise Fee Income using Intelligent Cloud Computing

… On 19 June I will be in Edinburgh speaking about my law firm’s experience of moving our entire IT system to the cloud at a Conference organised by Denovo Business Intelligence in conjuction with RSM Tenon,…
May 6
LawTech Futures 2013 Reviewed: The one with the neocortex

LawTech Futures 2013 Reviewed: The one with the neocortex

… LawTech Futures 2013 was billed as the biggest legal technology event in Europe. It was a joint venture by Netlaw Media and Charles Christian held on 30th April in the QEII Conference Centre in London. With 40 expert presenters, 3…

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Excess Copyright

Covers the harm of excess copyright enforcement. By Howard Knopf.

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Is the Party Over for the "Happy Birthday" Song?

Is the Party Over for the "Happy Birthday" Song?

The Happy Birthday song is in the news once again. Watch the video above for what is perhaps the most historic and famous performance ever of this song. Viewer discretion is advised.Here is the complaint in a class action lawsuit in the…
Jun 10
More on “Tilting at Windmills”: Ontario Tables Anti-SLAPP Legislation – & How It Could Cover Existing Case

More on “Tilting at Windmills”: Ontario Tables Anti-SLAPP Legislation – & How It Could Cover Existing Case

At just about the same time that news was breaking of NextEra’scontroversial lawsuit against Esther Wrightman, the Ontario Government AG, the Hon. J. Gerrertsen, tabled Bill 83 – which would, if passed, introduce some remarkably…
Jun 7
Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)

Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)

U of T has shown strong leadership by decisively giving Access Copyright notice that it will exercise its right to not extend the current license beyond the end of the year. In doing so, U of T invites AC to negotiate a better deal:……

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers various ERISA, disability, health, and life insurance issues. By California insurance attorneys, Kantor & Kantor.

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

Jun 16
The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

The Kantor & Kantor website contains useful information to guide an insured if he or she elects to handle their own ERISA appeal. In some circumstances, this may be appropriate. However, we frequently see problems created by insureds…
Jun 7
The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

New research by Cathrine Austad, MD (Department of Rheumatology Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway) calls attention the impact of sleep disturbances on pain and functional status in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This new research,…
Jun 6
Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

After extensive examination, Cigna (aka LINA) faces major consequences for improper denials of long term disability claims. In a settlement with five state insurance regulators (California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and…

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Linda's Law Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and New Jersey family law. By Linda A. Kerns.

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

A great article on the importance of being there....Happy Father's Day!
Jun 13
How do courts determine if one parent should get primary custody over the other parent?

How do courts determine if one parent should get primary custody over the other parent?

In Pennsylvania, it takes an analysis of sixteen separate factors to determine the outcome of a custody dispute. This means that a mother cannot walk into court, tell a judge she is breast-feeding her child, and expect that she will be…
Jun 11
Divorce and Taxe

Divorce and Taxe

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service updates its Publication 504: Divorced or Separated Individuals. For the 2012 version, click here.The booklet offers explanations of the tax rules along with examples. Have a copy with you…

Rank this Week: 718

Law Practice Tips Blog

Covers law practice management, the Internet and technology. By Jim Calloway.

http://jimcalloway.typepad.com/lawpracticetips/

Jun 16
Release of Office on iPhone shows Microsoft is "still crazy after all these years"

Release of Office on iPhone shows Microsoft is "still crazy after all these years"

When I first started doing law office technology tips, bashing Microsoft was an easy way to get laughs. Most lawyers used WordPerfect and viewed changing to the less-powerful Microsoft Word as completely illogical. And most importantly, there…
Jun 6
Websites for Bidding Farewell

Websites for Bidding Farewell

After five years of doing my Sites for Sore Eyes column in GPSOLO Magazine, it is time to move on. But I wanted to go out with a bit of style, so the final column, Websites for Bidding Farewell, covers...
May 31
Gathering Evidence – 21st Century Style The Craigslist Killer Case and Boston Marathon Bombing Manhunt Demonstrate the Importance of Digital Clue

Gathering Evidence – 21st Century Style The Craigslist Killer Case and Boston Marathon Bombing Manhunt Demonstrate the Importance of Digital Clue

Technology advances are changing our world in many ways. The number of digital footprints you leave is no longer limited to Internet use, but now also includes your movements being tracked by the phone you are carrying and hidden video...

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Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure news. By Nader Law Firm.

http://www.losangelesbankruptcylawyer-blog.com/

Jun 16
New Federal Mortgage Rules Protested By Local Lender

New Federal Mortgage Rules Protested By Local Lender

Local lenders are protesting the new rules set in place by federal regulators working to crack down on flimsy mortgage lending standards - the same kind of risky actions that resulted in the housing crisis and subsequent economic recession.…
Jun 12
Debt Settlement Scams Proliferate Nationally

Debt Settlement Scams Proliferate Nationally

It's a shame that people who are already struggling to stay afloat financially are then targeted by companies aiming to swindle them out of what little they have left. Unfortunately, our L.A. bankruptcy attorneys know that it's become a…
Jun 8
L.A. Bankruptcy Attorneys Advise: When to Get Credit Card Debt Help

L.A. Bankruptcy Attorneys Advise: When to Get Credit Card Debt Help

Nationally, credit card debt in the U.S. is down a fair amount from its peak back in 2009-2010. Granted, we still have collectively about $800 billion, spread over about 1 billion credit card accounts. If that were divided evenly, it might…

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court news. From PBS NewsHour.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/law/supreme_court/

Jun 16
Live Coverage of Supreme Court Decision

Live Coverage of Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court could make landmark rulings on three major issues this month, weighing affirmative action in higher education, the Voting Rights Act section 5, and California's Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which…
Jun 13
Share Your Thoughts: Supreme Court Rules Natural DNA Can't Be Patented

Share Your Thoughts: Supreme Court Rules Natural DNA Can't Be Patented

Photo courtesy of Flickr user dullhunk/ Alex Bateman at the Sanger Institute. Can someone else patent your genes? No, according to a closely watched ruling from the U.S. Supreme court Thursday morning. The Court ruled partially for Myriad…
Jun 13
Live Coverage of Supreme Court Decisions Thursday

Live Coverage of Supreme Court Decisions Thursday

The Supreme Court could make landmark rulings on three major issues this month, weighing affirmative action in higher education, the Voting Rights Act section 5, and California's Proposition 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which…

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Patentology

News and views on patents and innovation, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand.

http://blog.patentology.com.au/

Jun 16
Molecules, Information, Artificiality, Genes and Patent

Molecules, Information, Artificiality, Genes and Patent

On 13 June 2013, the US Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated ruling in Association for Molecular Pathology v Myriad Genetics, Inc. The full ‘slip’ opinion is available from the Supreme Court’s website [PDF,…
Jun 15
Parody: Hitler Receives a Threat from a Patent Troll

Parody: Hitler Receives a Threat from a Patent Troll

Subtitle parodies of the pivotal ‘breakdown’ scene from Oliver Hirschbiegel’s 2004 film Der Untergang (‘Downfall’) are so 2008! Even so, when I found out this week that there is a web site which makes it easy for…
Jun 10
Entitlement Matter

Entitlement Matter

Foster’s Australia Limited v Cash’s (Australia) Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 527 (29 May 2013)What happens if a patent application is inadvertently filed in the wrong name? By ‘wrong’ I mean that a party is named as an…

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Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 16
Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Answer: No. Liquidation of the living trust assets is not required unless specifically required by the terms of the trust. The successor trustee is typically given the freedom to distribute assets directly to the heirs…
Jun 15
How do you dissolve the living trust?

How do you dissolve the living trust?

Answer: A living trust may be revoked and unfunded by the person creating the trust (Settlor) during their lifetime which will result in the trust being dissolved or, a living trust is effectively dissolved at your death, once all of…
Jun 9
Can I revoke my living trust?

Can I revoke my living trust?

Answer: Yes. The individual who creates the living trust (Settlor) reserves the right to revoke it at any time. Contact us for a free consultation. DISCLAIMER – Every case is different because every case is different. This…

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The Recall Lawyers

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

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

Jun 16
Find out if your bank is charging unreasonable and unfair fee

Find out if your bank is charging unreasonable and unfair fee

Banks across the nation, from Wells Fargo to Chase and Bank of America to Fifth Third, are facing legal action due to excessive interest rates, unfair and deceptive fees, and fraudulent overdraft protection programs. The attorneys at Jones…
Jun 14
Stryker hip lawsuits moved to Minnesota by federal judge

Stryker hip lawsuits moved to Minnesota by federal judge

A panel of federal judges has selected U.S. District Judge Donovan W. Frank to oversee a group of lawsuits related to defective Stryker hip implants. The decision means that many patients who are making claims against Stryker will have a…
Jun 13
U.S. Regulators Investigate Link Between Diabetes Treatments and Cancer

U.S. Regulators Investigate Link Between Diabetes Treatments and Cancer

Earlier this year, U.S. regulators began looking into the safety of certain diabetes treatments, and a possible link to pancreatic cancer. Most recently, the pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck & Co. announced its support of the…

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Arbitration Matters

Covers recent developments in labor arbitration. By John H. Curley.

http://arbitrationmatters.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Public policy, professors and firefighter

Public policy, professors and firefighter

Two recent cases reach differing results in addressing requests to set aside arbitration awards as contrary to public policy. In Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, PSSHE v. Association of PA State College and University Faculty the…
Jun 9
Facebook posting exacerbates misconduct, Arbitrator upholds termination

Facebook posting exacerbates misconduct, Arbitrator upholds termination

On February 21, 2013 a Bethlehem, PA firefighter notified the Department that he would be using sick leave the following day. Pursuant to the cba between the City of Bethlehem and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 735,…
Jun 2
Arbitrator rejects "collective responsibility" theory; just cause requires individualized proof

Arbitrator rejects "collective responsibility" theory; just cause requires individualized proof

The desire of Carney Hospital to fix what it deemed to be a dysfunctional and unsafe pediatric psychiatry unit by replacing all current personnel failed to meet the contractual requirement of just cause for six of those terminated employees,…

Rank this Week: 449

Working the Law: News and Views on…

Working the Law: News and Views on Employment Issues

Covers Massachusetts employment law issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harasment and wrongful discharge. By Jack Merrill.

http://framinghamlegal.com

Jun 16
Defense against Lawsuit Claiming Discriminatory Firing Decision

Defense against Lawsuit Claiming Discriminatory Firing Decision

We represented a 75-employee public service organization on the North Shore that was sued after it terminated a female employee for poor performance and bad workplace behaviors. The woman had taken a maternity leave about six months before…
Jun 14
SJC Settles Wage Act Question: LLC Managers are Liable just like Anyone Else

SJC Settles Wage Act Question: LLC Managers are Liable just like Anyone Else

In a decision that many employment lawyers saw coming, the Supreme Judicial Court declared on June 13 that managers of limited liability companies are personally liable under the Massachusetts Wage Act if…
May 23
Enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements Getting Easier?

Enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements Getting Easier?

In a decision that could make enforcing a central component of most noncompetition agreements easier, a U.S. District Court judge ruled this week that former employees cannot escape restrictions against soliciting their former customers…

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European Court of Human Rights

Covers court decisions and information.

http://ecohr.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Protest in Turkey: "It is feared a violent reaction"

Protest in Turkey: "It is feared a violent reaction"

In a chat with readers of Monde.fr, Elise Massicard, the French Institute of Anatolian Studies in Istanbul, analyzes the consequences of the events in Turkey. Borzu Why Erdogan denies he heard the protesters? He treats them as "scum" and…
Jun 16
Police disperse protesters gathered in Taksim

Police disperse protesters gathered in Taksim

Turkish police evacuated Saturday, June 15 in the evening thousands of protesters occupied the Gezi Istanbul Park, two hours after a new ultimatum Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordering them vacate. The police entered the park,…
Jun 15
MEPs say: Expression and media must be free

MEPs say: Expression and media must be free

MEPs are deeply concerned at the disproportionate and excessive use of force by Turkish police to break up peaceful and legitimate protests in Istanbul's Gezi Park. In a resolution voted by a show of hands on Thursday 13 June, they warn…

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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…

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Workplace Dignity: Where Dignity…

Workplace Dignity: Where Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Reigns Supreme

Covers employment law, human resources best practices, and how to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to help ensure a happy and productive workforce. By Kendall Isaac.

http://www.workplacedignity.com/employment-law-and-dispute-resolution-blog.html

Jun 16
Using ADR to Remedy Workplace Bullying (and Other Employee Conflict)

Using ADR to Remedy Workplace Bullying (and Other Employee Conflict)

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Jun 14
Workplace Bullying, Courtroom Style

Workplace Bullying, Courtroom Style

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Jun 10
Reverse Discrimination is Still Discrimination

Reverse Discrimination is Still Discrimination

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East Timor Law and Justice…

East Timor Law and Justice Bulletin

Covers legal news from Timor-Leste.

http://easttimorlegal.blogspot.com/

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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Massachusetts DUI Attorney Blog

Provides analysis of DUI laws and cases. By Michael DelSignore.

http://www.massachusettsduiattorneyblog.com/

Jun 15
Westborough OUI Attorney comments on recent laws pertaining to Driving under the influence of marijuana

Westborough OUI Attorney comments on recent laws pertaining to Driving under the influence of marijuana

Decriminalizing and making marijuana legal is a growing trend throughout many states. However, even when legal, it is still an offense to drive under the influence of marijuana. As a Massachusetts OUI attorney, this creates problems as it is…
Jun 9
Massachusetts OUI Attorney comments on the proposed reduction in the legal limit for drunk driving offenses to .05

Massachusetts OUI Attorney comments on the proposed reduction in the legal limit for drunk driving offenses to .05

As a Massachusetts OUI Lawyer, often an argument made at trial is that a motorist drank responsibly and only had one or two drinks with dinner. The proposed reduction of the presumptive legal limit would have potentially impose criminal...
Jun 3
Wrentham OUI Lawyer answer the questions: Is the portable breathalyzer test admissible in Court

Wrentham OUI Lawyer answer the questions: Is the portable breathalyzer test admissible in Court

As an OUI Lawyer in Wrentham, I am often asked at an initial meeting or discussing a case over the telephone, about the portable breath test on the side of the road. In some cases, the individual charged takes a...

Rank this Week: 792

Civil Procedure & Federal…

Civil Procedure & Federal Courts Blog

By Professors Robin Effron, Cynthia L. Fountaine, and Adam Steinman

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/civpro/

Jun 15
Constitutional Litigation Structured as a Skills-and-Doctrine Course

Constitutional Litigation Structured as a Skills-and-Doctrine Course

Clinical Professor Sarah Ricks of Rutgers-Camden has published Current Issues in Constitutional Litigation. The book is part of the Context and Practice Casebook series and she uses it to teach a popular course of the same title. You can…
Jun 14
On Stage at the Ciara Concert: She Got Served?

On Stage at the Ciara Concert: She Got Served?

From NBC: Singer Ciara gets served legal papers in middle of concert (with video). --A (Hat Tip: Jack Preis)
Jun 12
Erie and Magic Word

Erie and Magic Word

Now available on the Florida Law Review Forum is my short piece, Magic Words and the Erie Doctrine. It’s a response to a recent article by Sergio Campos, Erie as a Choice of Enforcement Defaults. It’s a quick read at...

Rank this Week: 592

The Elder & Disability Law Firm…

The Elder & Disability Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law. By Esther Wang.

http://www.san-bernardino-elder-law.com/blog/

Jun 15
Why Creating a Living Trust Is a Good Idea

Why Creating a Living Trust Is a Good Idea

If you’ve done even minimal research about estate planning, you’ve likely heard or read warnings about the lengthy probate process and its costs to your heirs and beneficiaries. Avoiding that process is the main benefit of a…
Jun 13
What Happens to My Pet When I Die?

What Happens to My Pet When I Die?

Shelters are filled with companion animals whose owners died without legal documents in place to provide for their care. Thousands of others become strays after their owners pass on. It’s a sad fact that pets may enjoy abundant love and…
Jun 10
How to Make an Advance Health Care Directive Work for You

How to Make an Advance Health Care Directive Work for You

It’s doubtful that you’d want a doctor you’ve never met to make decisions about whether you live or die, or how you live or die. In fact, you may even to shudder to think about certain family members making those choices.…

Rank this Week: 509

Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the criminal defense of white collar crimes, theft crimes and DUI. By The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Orange County ex-teacher Charged with Sex with Minor

Orange County ex-teacher Charged with Sex with Minor

Santa Ana, Orange County - Upon searching an ex-teacher's home in Orange County, Santa Ana police uncovered a large cache of child pornography. Robert Ornelas, 62, was a teacher in the Santa Ana school district for over 10 years, and...
Jun 12
Los Angeles Man Shooting Spree at Santa Monica College Left People Speechle

Los Angeles Man Shooting Spree at Santa Monica College Left People Speechle

Los Angeles, California - On Friday, Jun 7th, a 23-year-old Southern Californian man went on a shooting spree in Santa Monica, leaving five people dead after all was said and done. The gunman, John Zawahri, was shot down by the...
Jun 7
Tustin Man Arrested for Drug Sale of Meth to Undercover Detective

Tustin Man Arrested for Drug Sale of Meth to Undercover Detective

Undercover police in Ada County, Idaho, arrested a Tustin resident after finding 12 pounds of methamphetamine in his possession. Joel Gonzalez Laureano was arrested and taken to the Ada County Jail after he allegedly tried to sell meth to…

Rank this Week: 719

GrokLaw

Covers the SCO v. IBM and Linux case.

http://www.groklaw.net

Jun 15
Ladies and Gentlemen, SCO v. IBM Is Officially Reopened ~pj

Ladies and Gentlemen, SCO v. IBM Is Officially Reopened ~pj

The Hon. David Nuffer has ruled on the SCO v. IBM motions, granting SCO's motion for reconsideration and reopening the case, which IBM did not object to. Judge Nuffer apologizes to the parties for the error in his previous order refusing…
Jun 13
Naturally Occurring Human Genes Not Patentable - Myriad Loses - Our Genes Belong to Us ~pj Update

Naturally Occurring Human Genes Not Patentable - Myriad Loses - Our Genes Belong to Us ~pj Update

Here [PDF] it is! The opinion in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. striking down patents on naturally occurring human genes, even if they've been isolated. It was unanimous! I have done it as text for you. From…
Jun 11
Microsoft's Amicus Brief in Support of Apple in Appeal of Posner Ruling - A Change in Tune on Injunctions ~pj

Microsoft's Amicus Brief in Support of Apple in Appeal of Posner Ruling - A Change in Tune on Injunctions ~pj

Microsoft has now filed an amicus brief in support of Apple in the appeal of Judge Richard Posner's ruling in which the judge tossed out both Apple and Motorola's claims with prejudice, saying neither had proven damages and saying injunctive…

Rank this Week: 527

Questions & Answers About Divorce…

Questions & Answers About Divorce and Family Law

Answers common questions regarding divorce, separation agreements, child support, annulment, child custody and other family law matters. By The Garrett Law Group.

http://vabeachdivorceattorney.net/questions-answers/

Jun 15
May A Grandparent Or Family Member File For Custody/Visitation Of A Child In Virginia?

May A Grandparent Or Family Member File For Custody/Visitation Of A Child In Virginia?

A petition for custody and/or visitation may be filed by either parent of the child or by any “person with a legitimate interest“. Virginia law states that a person with a legitimate interest shall be broadly construed and…
Jun 7
What Should I Bring To My First Appointment With A Family Law Attorney?

What Should I Bring To My First Appointment With A Family Law Attorney?

When you schedule an initial consultation with an attorney for a divorce or child custody issue, there are many questions your family law attorney will have for you. Many of these questions can be answered by referring to documents to which…
Jun 6
Can My Child Just Tell The Judge Whether They Want To Live With Mom or Dad?

Can My Child Just Tell The Judge Whether They Want To Live With Mom or Dad?

Post written by Attorney Anneshia Miller Grant A question that arises quite often in child custody cases is whether a child can simply tell the judge that he or she wants to live with one parent or the other. The answer to that question is,…

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Workplace Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation issues, including class certification, discovery and defense strategies. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/

Jun 15
District Court Shuts Down Defense Tactic And Finds That Offer Of Judgment Does Not Moot Class Claim

District Court Shuts Down Defense Tactic And Finds That Offer Of Judgment Does Not Moot Class Claim

By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Jennifer A. Riley On June 6, 2013, Judge Benjamin H. Settle of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington issued an opinion in Canada v. Meracord, LLC, No. 12-5657 (W.D. Wash. June 6, 2012),…
Jun 14
"Fundamental Fairness" And Policy Concerns Leads District Court Judge To Certify Class Action Tolling Question For Interlocutory Review In Sixth Circuit

"Fundamental Fairness" And Policy Concerns Leads District Court Judge To Certify Class Action Tolling Question For Interlocutory Review In Sixth Circuit

By Rebecca Bjork and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. The class action lawsuits against retailer Wal-Mart alleging discrimination against female employees continue on, even though at one time, many in the plaintiffs’ bar warned that the Supreme…
Jun 11
Supreme Court Renders Unanimous Ruling On Class Arbitration In Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter

Supreme Court Renders Unanimous Ruling On Class Arbitration In Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter

By Rebecca Bjork and Gerald L. Maatman Jr. Let’s say you are in a dispute covered by an arbitration agreement that is vague as to whether class action arbitrations can be brought. You want to ensure that any class claims end up in a…

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Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
When is a Gift Not a Gift?

When is a Gift Not a Gift?

Law can be subtle. The same word can mean different things in different contexts.The National Foundation for Christian Leadership (“NFCL”) is a registered as a charity in Canadathat provides bursaries and scholarships to students…
Jun 9
Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

The Department of Finance has announced that the consultation on proposed changes to the way income earned in trusts created in wills are taxed is open until December 2, 2013. Currently, testamentary trusts are taxed the same way as…
Jun 2
Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…

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Cannabis Law Group's Medical…

Cannabis Law Group's Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Published By Cannabis Law Group

http://www.marijuanalawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
California Doctor Describes Her Shift to Pro-Marijuana Reform

California Doctor Describes Her Shift to Pro-Marijuana Reform

Dr. Daniela Drake of Los Angeles concedes she is an unlikely marijuana advocate. In her recent editorial published in the The Daily Beast, Drake recalls how she had always judged the drug and its users rather harshly. Our Los Angeles…
Jun 13
Nevada Medical Marijuana Dispensary Law Signed by Governor

Nevada Medical Marijuana Dispensary Law Signed by Governor

After more than a dozen years of waiting, Nevada medical marijuana patients will have a legal way to purchase the drug without being forced to grow it themselves. In this, our Nevada marijuana lawyers understand that the state has become the…
Jun 12
Researchers: Anti-Marijuana Laws Hamper Scientific Advancement

Researchers: Anti-Marijuana Laws Hamper Scientific Advancement

A new article published this month in the journal Nature Review Neuroscience leads with some powerful words for anti-marijuana advocates from some of the world's top scientists. The scientists say that drug prohibition hampering scientific…

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California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/

Jun 15
Medicare Reports Changes for Diabetes Testing Supplie

Medicare Reports Changes for Diabetes Testing Supplie

Starting in July diabetics who rely on Medicare to foot the bill for their testing supplies may see some changes in how those supplies are delivered. Our Los Angeles Social Security Disability Attorneys understand that about 60 percent of…
Jun 14
HPV, Throat Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefit

HPV, Throat Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefit

Actor Michael Douglas recently made a confession recently that caused an uproar of controversy - and a healthy amount of discussion - regarding his battles with stage 4 throat cancer. The A-lister, when asked about whether he regretted years…
Jun 13
Lyme Disease Risk Heightened This Summer, Health Officials Say

Lyme Disease Risk Heightened This Summer, Health Officials Say

Health officials in a number of states are warning of greater-than-average number of Lyme disease-carrying ticks this year, which means more people could potentially be at risk for developing the disease. Los Angeles Social Security…

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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…

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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…

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Climate Change Attorney Blog

Covers climate change, greenhouse gases, and environmental regulations. By Silverberg Zalantis LLP.

http://www.climatechangeattorney.com/

Jun 15
NASA Studying Potential Carbon Releases from Arctic Permafrost

NASA Studying Potential Carbon Releases from Arctic Permafrost

NASA is continuing a multi-year study which, so far, is demonstrating that Arctic permafrost is warming more rapidly than the air
Jun 12
New York City Plan to Address Climate Change Impact

New York City Plan to Address Climate Change Impact

On June 11, 2013 New York City Mayor Bloomberg announced a plan for the City to address the impacts of climate change.
Jun 9
US and China Agree to Work Toward Reduction of HFC

US and China Agree to Work Toward Reduction of HFC

The United States and China have agreed to work to "phase down" HFC

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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…

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Customs Law

Covers American customs law and international trade law. By Lawrence Friedman.

http://customslaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
Details on Equal Protection Case

Details on Equal Protection Case

As mentioned, the Federal Circuit has again dismissed efforts by importers to challenge separate and unequal rates of duty on certain items of apparel. The cases were brought by Forever 21, Rack Room Shoes, and a company called Skiz,…
Jun 13
Equal Protection Claims Dismissed

Equal Protection Claims Dismissed

My goal here has never been to be a source of breaking news, but it happens occasionally. In this case, I want to let you know that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has dismissed appeals challenging the constitutionality of…
Jun 6
The Customs New

The Customs New

Some of this is old-ish, but still may be of interest.Customs has opened the last three of its planned Centers of Excellence and Expertise. The new CEE are in Atlanta (Consumer Products and Mass Merchandise), Miami (Agriculture and Prepared…

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Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

Covers boating accident and fishermen injury news. by Brais & Brais.

http://news.braislaw.com/

Jun 15
Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival

Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival

The Brais, Brais & Rusak cruise injury lawyers have been retained to represent a Kentucky woman who was severely injured when a door latch malfunctioned. The poorly maintained latched caused a heavy exterior weather door to slam on the…
May 22
Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak were retained to represent a New York cruise passenger who was injured at the Royal Caribbean private resort at Labadee, Haiti. Royal Caribbean leases a large tract of land in Labadee…
Mar 27
Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

The cruise injury attorneys of Brais, Brais & Rusak have been retained by a Hungarian crewmember in a claim against Princess Cruise Lines. The waiter, while preforming his duties, injured his back. Evidence gathered thus far shows…

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California Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment class actions, damages, and laws. By Fakhimi & Associates.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Sexual Harassment Against Teens Pervasive at Summer Job

Sexual Harassment Against Teens Pervasive at Summer Job

It's summer, and many teens will be entering the workforce for the first time. It's an unfortunate reality that some of them may become victims of sexual harassment by superiors or older co-workers who see them as vulnerable, unaware of…
Jun 10
Sexual Harassment "Blueprint" Restricts Campus Conduct

Sexual Harassment "Blueprint" Restricts Campus Conduct

In response to alleged mishandling of sexual harassment claims on college campuses throughout the country, the Justice Department's Office of Civil Rights issued a 47-page open letter to the University of Montana - one of many such offenders…
May 30
Sexual Harassment Allegations Hit California CEO a Second Time

Sexual Harassment Allegations Hit California CEO a Second Time

He was once the head of Infosys, India's second-largest software services exporter. However, he was forced out following a sexual harassment lawsuit, which was later settled out of court. He then took up at the California-based iGate CEO.…

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Freedom to Tinker

Focuses on issues related to legal regulation of technology, and especially on legal attempts to restrict the right of technologists and citizens to tinker with technological devices. From Princeton Computer Science and Public Affairs Professor Ed Felten

http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com

Jun 15
The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly

The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly

A common argument advanced by Bitcoin proponents is that unlike banks and credit cards, Bitcoin has low (or even zero) transaction fees. The claim is a complete red herring, and in this post I’ll explain why. Let’s assume for the…
Jun 14
On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

The Supreme Court yesterday issued its opinion in the much–awaited Myriad case, which challenged the validity of patents on isolated human genes. The Court held that the isolated genetic sequences claimed in Myriad’s patents did…
Jun 12
Do Judges Play a Role After the NSA Call Records Have Been Collected?

Do Judges Play a Role After the NSA Call Records Have Been Collected?

Those who defend the NSA’s massive call records collection program point out that although the program allows indiscriminate data collection, it also meaningfully restricts data analysis and use. They note, in particular, this paragraph…

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Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, sexual harassment and employer retaliation. By Buckley & Klein.

http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Arthritis May Be Considered A Disability For Purposes Of The ADA/ADAAA

Arthritis May Be Considered A Disability For Purposes Of The ADA/ADAAA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination. This definition can be confusing to some, particularly figuring out…
Jun 7
Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?

Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?

In an attempt to avoid charges of discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, a Houston area employer argued that lactation was “not a medically related condition of pregnancy.” The appellate court flatly rejected…
May 31
Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent

Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent

A recent sex bias case out of Louisiana shows that unfortunately, sexism is still alive and well in the workplace. Despite some progress being made toward gender equality – sexist jokes, harassment and biased attitudes still affect…

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Rubin on Tax

Covers tax and legal issues relating to federal and Florida tax, estate planning, probate, and business matters. By Charles Rubin.

http://rubinontax.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
TAX FILING BY LENDER DISCHARGES BORROWER FROM MORTGAGE LIABILITY

TAX FILING BY LENDER DISCHARGES BORROWER FROM MORTGAGE LIABILITY

If a taxpayer who has borrowed money from bank defaults on repayment and does not repay the bank, the taxpayer will have cancellation of indebtedness income to the extent that the amount due the lender exceeds the value of any mortgaged…
Jun 12
STATE LAW WILL NOT HELP OUT IN ALL DIVORCE SITUATIONS

STATE LAW WILL NOT HELP OUT IN ALL DIVORCE SITUATIONS

Many states, including Florida, automatically terminate former spouses as beneficiaries under life insurance policies, annuities, and other beneficiary-designated accounts upon divorce. This avoids a former spouse receiving testamentary…
Jun 8
FLORIDA IRREVOCABLE TRUST AMENDMENT MECHANISMS–iPAD, iPHONE, AND OTHER TABLET VERSIONS

FLORIDA IRREVOCABLE TRUST AMENDMENT MECHANISMS–iPAD, iPHONE, AND OTHER TABLET VERSIONS

On Thursday, we published the first version of our Florida Irrevocable Trust Amendment Mechanisms diagram. The posting included links to download it in an abbreviated and expanded PDF format. Another way to view the diagram is on your iPad,…

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religiousleftlaw

Politically progressive law professors from various religious traditions discuss law and cognate subjects from their unique perspectives: Legal theory, politics, and comparative theology.

http://www.religiousleftlaw.com/

Jun 15
An Update on the Home Mortgage Bridge Loan Assistance Act

An Update on the Home Mortgage Bridge Loan Assistance Act

Hi Friends, Early last year, I noted with pleasure some progress underway in connection with a truly 'win-win' mortgage bridge loan statute I'd drafted with a friend and colleague at FRBNY. Today I am pleased to be able to report that the…
Jun 14
Open U.S. Intervention in Syrian War

Open U.S. Intervention in Syrian War

Most of us are waking up to the following news about the Syrian war: WASHINGTON — “The White House declared Thursday that Syria had crossed a ‘red line’ by using chemical weapons in that country’s civil war, and…
Jun 10
An Anchor, Not a Bubble: Student Loans and the New American Serfdom

An Anchor, Not a Bubble: Student Loans and the New American Serfdom

The economic world, some would have it, has been awash in a sea of frothy bubbles for a couple of decades now. And there is some truth to this claim. The NASDAQ stock surge of the late 1990s was a bubble. The underlying valuations never…

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Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/

Jun 15
Alberta Court of Appeal Overturns Queen’s Bench Decision in Fuel Hauling Cartel Case

Alberta Court of Appeal Overturns Queen’s Bench Decision in Fuel Hauling Cartel Case

June 15, 2013 In an interesting decision issued yesterday, the Alberta Court of Appeal overturned a Court of Queen’s Bench decision that found that two oil producers (Husky and Exxon) had violated Canada’s former conspiracy…
Jun 11
Investment Canada: New Conference Board & University of Calgary School of Public Policy Report

Investment Canada: New Conference Board & University of Calgary School of Public Policy Report

June 11, 2013 Two new Investment Canada Act related reports have recently been published by The Conference Board of Canada (Green Machine: Financing Growth in the New Saskatchewan) and the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy…
Jun 10
A&P Pays $102,000 to Settle Allegations of Violating NY Sweepstakes Laws, A Few Thoughts on Canada

A&P Pays $102,000 to Settle Allegations of Violating NY Sweepstakes Laws, A Few Thoughts on Canada

June 10, 2013 In an interesting recent contest / sweepstakes case, A&P has reportedly agreed to settle charges alleging that it violated New York State sweepstakes laws by failing to adequately inform consumers that no purchase was…

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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/

Jun 15
Modification of grandparent custody to Mother solely requires change in circumstances; best interest of child

Modification of grandparent custody to Mother solely requires change in circumstances; best interest of child

Recent case: Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District - ED99303 Grandparents appeal from the judgment of the trial court modifying a 2009 custody order changing an arrangement of joint custody between grandparents and Mother to an award…
Jun 1
Trial court must identify all property as marital or non-marital in Missouri divorce proceeding; specific values not required

Trial court must identify all property as marital or non-marital in Missouri divorce proceeding; specific values not required

Recent Ruling: MP v. DLP Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District - WD75647 Husband appeals from the trial court's judgment and decree of dissolution of marriage with respect to its division of property. Husband claims that the trial court…
May 26
Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is an Uncontested Divorce in Missouri?

Missouri Divorce FAQ: What is an Uncontested Divorce in Missouri?

An uncontested divorce in Missouri is a divorce where both the Husband and the Wife are in complete agreement with all terms of the divorce before the case is filed. In almost all cases, if the case can be resolved as an uncontested…

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Environmental Legal Blogs

Covers asbestos, biomonitoring, CERCLA, endangered species, EPA, ethanol, global warming, and toxic torts. By Stephen Holzer.

http://environmentallegal.blogs.com/sholzer/

Jun 15
Met Office to hold summit on unusual UK weather - Telegraph

Met Office to hold summit on unusual UK weather - Telegraph

It follows the coldest spring in more than 50 years, as well as droughts and floods in 2012 and the freezing winter of 2010. Climate scientists and meteorologists will travel to the forecaster's headquarters in Exeter on Tuesday for the...
Jun 7
Researchers find high-fructose corn syrup may be tied to worldwide collapse of bee colonies (Phys.org)

Researchers find high-fructose corn syrup may be tied to worldwide collapse of bee colonies (Phys.org)

"Commercial honeybee enterprises began feeding bees high-fructose corn syrup back in the 70's after research was conducted that indicated that doing so was safe. Since that time, new pesticides have been developed and put into use and over…
Apr 22
Central Valley Business Times-State fails to spend federal fund

Central Valley Business Times-State fails to spend federal fund

California is sitting on nearly half a billion dollars in federal money for clean water projects and because it’s been so slow in spending it, the federal government may cut further funds. via www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com

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