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Lethal Injection

Lethal Injection

Covers lethal injection in the United States.

http://lethal-injection-florida.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 442

Lewis & Clark Law School…

Lewis & Clark Law School Podcast

Lewis & Clark Law School Podcast of events and speakers.

http://lawlib.lclark.edu/podcast
Rank this Week: 99

Lex Scripta

Lex Scripta

From the Dallas Association of Law Librarians.

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

    Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

    Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
    Texas Senator John Cornyn introduced the Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 on May 22, 2013 to reduce patent abuse by patent trolls.  Here is the link from Senator Cornyn's web site.…
  • May 22

    Jenkins Law Library Virtual Tour

    Jenkins Law Library Virtual Tour
    Jenkins Law Library in Philadelphia is now "on the map". They are an official Google Maps destination, and have a very nice photo walking tour of their library. Check it out at http://www.jenkinslaw.org/membership/virtual-tour.
  • May 14

    Bloomberg and privacy breach

    Bloomberg and privacy breach
    I've seen a lot of buzz about Bloomberg terminals and reporters seeing customer information. Jean O'Grady has a good summary of the issue at http://deweybstrategic.blogspot.com/2013/05/bloomberg-law-not-impacted-by-bloomberg.html, and goes on…
Rank this Week: 123

Library Boy

Library Boy

Features legal research news. By Michel-Adrien Sheppard.

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

    New Website for the European Court of Human Right

    New Website for the European Court of Human Right
    The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), based in Strasbourg, has a new website.Among the many new features: an enhanced search optiondynamic news feedsmore comprehensive information on the Court and the RegistryAlso worth a look are the…
  • May 22

    Recent Evolution of Expert Evidence in Selected Common Law Jurisdictions Around the World

    Recent Evolution of Expert Evidence in Selected Common Law Jurisdictions Around the World
    In the most recent issue of The Lawyers Weekly, Erik Arnold summarizes a study he wrote with Errol Soriano on trends and practices concerning the use of expert evidence in common law jurisdictions around the world.The study, which was…
  • May 21

    CLA Government Library Network Interview With Jason Reid, Public Works and Government Services Canada

    CLA Government Library Network Interview With Jason Reid, Public Works and Government Services Canada
    The CLA Government Library and Information Management Professionals Network, part of the Canadian Library Association (CLA), has launched 13 Questions With..., a series on its website that profiles a member of the Canadian library and IM…
Rank this Week: 38

Library Stuff

Library Stuff

Dedicated to resources for keeping current and professional development. From Information Today, Inc.

http://www.librarystuff.net
  • May 23

    OCLC’s WebJunction Marks 10 Years of Supporting and Serving Librarie

    OCLC’s WebJunction Marks 10 Years of Supporting and Serving Librarie
    “This month, OCLC’s WebJunction celebrates 10 years as an online learning community for library staff. On May 12, 2003, a celebration at the U.S. Library of Congress marked the launch of WebJunction.org, a new online community…
  • May 23

    New Director Appointed to Lead Texas Digital Library

    New Director Appointed to Lead Texas Digital Library
    “Debra Hanken Kurtz, Assistant Director of ITS and Head of Digital Experience Services at Duke University Libraries, has been appointed as the new director of the Texas Digital Library (TDL), a consortium of academic libraries in Texas…
  • May 23

    New ALA Supplement Looks at ‘Faustian Bargains’ of Digital

    New ALA Supplement Looks at ‘Faustian Bargains’ of Digital
    “Just weeks before the American Library Association annual conference, a new ALA-sponsored report, entitled Digital Content: What’s Next?, examines how libraries are evolving in the digital revolution, from e-books, to licensing,…
Rank this Week: 146

Life Sciences Legal Update

Life Sciences Legal Update

Analysis and commentary on trends and developments in life sciences and health care law. By Reed Smith.

http://www.lifescienceslegalupdate.com/
Rank this Week: 324

Life, Health and Disability…

Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog

Covers ERISA and non-ERISA issues on disability, life and health insurance law. By Barger & Wolen.

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

    Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million

    Cigna Agrees to Re-evaluate and to Compensate Disability Insureds in the Amount of $77 million
    By Gary Bresee In a wide ranging re-evaluation of disability claims covering its insureds in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, Cigna Corporation may pay up to $77 million in past disability income…
  • Apr 16

    Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

    Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund
    By Robert Renner and James Hazlehurst The United States Supreme Court ruled today that absent an express provision to the contrary, the amount an ERISA plan can recover from a plan participant’s lawsuit against a third-party tortfeasor…
  • Apr 16

    Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

    Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan
    On April 15, 2013, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the question of when the statute of limitations accrues for judicial review of an adverse benefits determination under an ERISA long-term disability…
Rank this Week: 249

Likelihood of Confusion

Likelihood of Confusion

Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.

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

    In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook

    In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook
    I contributed a chapter called “How Trademark Protection Intersects with the Athlete’s Right of Publicity” in a new book called In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook.  Its publication, in true bar association…
  • May 22

    Norman Blagman versus the whole digital music industry: Round 1 to Blagman.

    Norman Blagman versus the whole digital music industry: Round 1 to Blagman.
    I can’t write a better introductory sentence than Judge Andrew Carter of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York did to open his May 20, 2013, order and opinion in Blagman v. Apple Inc., so here is…
  • May 22

    Get a gripe

    Get a gripe
    Originally posted 2007-09-19 16:46:04. Republished by Blog Post PromoterTom Crandall considers “When A Gripe Site Is Manipulated By A Competitor” — and gets a crack expert opinion in there. Says Tom: I believe we are…
Rank this Week: 186

Lisa Law View

Lisa Law View

Covers labor and employment law issues.

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

    Resisting Workplace Discrimination Proactively

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

    Interesting Facts about It’s the Law Poster

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

    Be a Better Manager with Right Posters in Right Place

    Be a Better Manager with Right Posters in Right Place
    It is more challenging to become a better manager these days compared to any generation. Seniority is no longer the only basis for getting promoted. Education alone cannot be your ticket to success as well. The executives you know may not…
Rank this Week: 301

Listeria Blog

Listeria Blog

Covers listeria news and outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.listeriablog.com/
  • May 2

    Once there was Salmonella, now Listeria, in Stump Acres Raw Milk

    Once there was Salmonella, now Listeria, in Stump Acres Raw Milk
    Health officials in Pennsylvania are advising customers of Stump Acres Dairy in York County to discard any raw milk purchased from the dairy after a sample tested positive for Listeria... Continue Reading
  • May 2

    Meatballs with Listeria

    Meatballs with Listeria
    P.E. & F. Inc., a St. Louis establishment, is recalling approximately 123 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat meatballs due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food... Continue…
  • Apr 7

    More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria

    More Smoked Salmon Recalled due to Listeria
    The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 750

Litigation and Trial - Max…

Litigation and Trial - Max Kennerly

Covers topics related to civil litigation. Published by Maxwell S. Kennerly, Esq. of the Beasley Law Firm, LLC.

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

    A Litigator Reviews John Grisham’s The Litigator

    A Litigator Reviews John Grisham’s The Litigator
    © Max Kennerly. The original for this post is A Litigator Reviews John Grisham’s The Litigators at Litigation & Trial Lawyer Blog.A few months ago I was talking with a retired lawyer with a mass tort claim that fit squarely…
  • May 15

    Never Trust A Vampire Squid: Merger Clauses & Fraudulent Inducement

    Never Trust A Vampire Squid: Merger Clauses & Fraudulent Inducement
    © Max Kennerly. The original for this post is Never Trust A Vampire Squid: Merger Clauses & Fraudulent Inducement at Litigation & Trial Lawyer Blog.Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi described Goldman Sachs as “a great…
  • May 14

    Software Patents Are “The Plaything Of The Judges”

    Software Patents Are “The Plaything Of The Judges”
    © Max Kennerly. The original for this post is Software Patents Are “The Plaything Of The Judges” at Litigation & Trial Lawyer Blog.Last week, a bunch of banks won a major federal appellate court victory. That’s no…
Rank this Week: 885

LLRX.com

LLRX.com

Covers legal research and tech issues. By Sabrina Pacifici.

http://www.llrx.com
  • May 19

    Negotiating Justice: The New Constitutional Spectrum of Plea Bargaining

    Negotiating Justice: The New Constitutional Spectrum of Plea Bargaining
    Ken Strutin focuses on the impact of the Supreme Court's decisions in Missouri v. Frye and Lafler v. Cooper, and the upcoming appeal in Burt v. Titlow in regard to placing plea bargaining front and center on the national stage. As a result,…
  • May 19

    Voice Dream e-reading app: Stellar for text to speech - and promising as a general reader

    Voice Dream e-reading app: Stellar for text to speech - and promising as a general reader
    David H. Rothman reviews the Voice Dream Reader app for iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches. At $10 it is more expensive than the average app, but David's deep dive has resulted in a recommendation that there is enough value to justify the cost.
  • May 4

    Promising DPLA debut--but please don't confuse with a full-fledged 'public library' demo

    Promising DPLA debut--but please don't confuse with a full-fledged 'public library' demo
    David H. Rothman discusses the strengths and gaps of the current site, which he notes is a demo project with which the DPLA hopes to raise money and attract more, and much needed volunteers. The organization also plans to use this iteration…
Rank this Week: 789

LNG Law Blog

LNG Law Blog

Covers federal regulation, state and local issues, marine regulation, pipelines, markets and competition and more. By Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.

http://www.lnglawblog.com
  • May 23

    Jordan Cove Files FERC Application for LNG Export Project

    Jordan Cove Files FERC Application for LNG Export Project
    Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. (JCEP) filed an application at FERC to construct and operate an LNG export terminal on the bay side of the North Spit of Coos Bay, Coos County, Ore. The proposed project will be capable of producing up to six…
  • May 23

    Cheniere Engages Financial Institutions to Assist in Arranging Sabine Pass LNG Credit Facilitie

    Cheniere Engages Financial Institutions to Assist in Arranging Sabine Pass LNG Credit Facilitie
    Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (Cheniere) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, has engaged 17 financial institutions to act as Joint Lead Arrangers to assist in the structuring and arranging of…
  • May 23

    FERC Releases Schedule for Environmental Review of Freeport LNG Export Project

    FERC Releases Schedule for Environmental Review of Freeport LNG Export Project
    FERC issued notice that it will release its Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Freeport LNG export terminal project on December 27, 2013. The notice also alerts agencies that issue federal authorizations for the project that they…
Rank this Week: 58

Lori Levin Blog

Lori Levin Blog

Covers Illinois criminal justice, juvenile justice, guardianship and mental health law issues.

http://www.lorilevinlaw.com/blog.html
Rank this Week: 764

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers white collar crime, violent crimes, and theft crimes. By The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf.

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

    Regulators Consider Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

    Regulators Consider Lowering Drunk Driving Limit
    Under current law, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. The enforcement of this alcohol limit results in hundreds of thousands of arrests in California each year. For example, the California…
  • May 21

    Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender

    Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender
    A 63-year-old Palos Verdes man will have to register as a sex offender and spend 90 days in jail for allegedly molesting teenage boys he invited to live in his Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes Estates homes. The Daily Breeze reports that he…
  • May 16

    Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

    Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate
    A 65-year-old Chatsworth pharmacist called the authorities to report a stolen handgun only to end up being under investigation for improperly giving away drugs. According to a Moorpark Acorn report, the authorities responded to the report of…
Rank this Week: 975

Los Angeles Criminal Defense…

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers celebrity crime, felonies, DUI, three strikes offenses, and white collar crime cases. Published By Los Angeles crime lawyer Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelescriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 904

Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, cases and sentences in California. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 218

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/
Rank this Week: 616

Los Angeles Sexual Harassment…

Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blog

Covers sexual harassment and retaliation. By Okorie Okorocha.

http://www.losangelessexualharassmentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 15

    Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation

    Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Sued for Harassment, Retaliation
    The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is once again the target of a civil lawsuit, this one by two deputies who had been part of a jail gang intelligence unit. Our Los Angeles harassment lawyers understand that the two were reportedly working…
  • May 9

    L.A. Police Department Lawsuits to be Probed, Vows Candidate

    L.A. Police Department Lawsuits to be Probed, Vows Candidate
    In his campaign to become city controller, Councilman Dennis Zine has said that his top priority would be to audit the risk management division of the Los Angeles Police Department, in an effort to determine why the agency has had so many…
  • Apr 23

    Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say

    Sexual Harassment Prevention Failures by LAUSD, Manager Say
    The Los Angeles Unified School District failed to stop its superintendent from sexually harassing a male subordinate, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Our Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers understand that the district is also…
Rank this Week: 528

LoTempio Law Blog

LoTempio Law Blog

Covers patents, trademarks and copyright news. By Vincent G. LoTempio.

http://www.lotempiolaw.com/
  • May 3

    $33.7 Million award to Kodak upheld for Breach of Patent License

    $33.7 Million award to Kodak upheld for Breach of Patent License
    The U.S. Court of Appeals in New York City Asia Optical Company’s rejected the appeal of a judgment by the federal district court that awarded Eastman Kodak Co. $33,726,531 in damages for  breach of a patent license agreement…
  • Apr 28

    On the wine trail at the Niagara Food & Wine Expo

    On the wine trail at the Niagara Food & Wine Expo
    Last night we continued on the wine trail and visited Niagara Falls Ontario Canada convention center for the Niagara Food & Wine Expo. Attorney Barbara Piazza and her spouse and my wife and I had a great night and tasted a variety of…
  • Apr 19

    Patents for Humanity Winner

    Patents for Humanity Winner
    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Patents for Humanity awards were handed out in a ceremony on Capitol Hill last week. In addition to receiving the award and national recognition winners get a certificate for…
Rank this Week: 362

Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer…

Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers legal news and case developments in personal injury, product defect, and medical malpractice law. By Berniard Law Firm.

http://www.louisianapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Slip at Large Retail Store Leads to Summary Judgment and Subsequent Appeal

    Slip at Large Retail Store Leads to Summary Judgment and Subsequent Appeal
    A summary judgment is strong medicine. When a trial court grants a motion for summary judgment, it precludes the non-moving party from having their case go to the jury and in some cases from presenting any evidence at all. Because this remedy…
  • May 23

    Difficult Custody Issue Shows Responsibility of Administrator

    Difficult Custody Issue Shows Responsibility of Administrator
    Back in 2000, a woman, Ms. Cheney, left her children with a man she knew in Louisiana, Mr. Peters. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Cheney gave Mr. Peters provisional custody of the children. Mr. Peters cared for the children just as a father…
  • May 22

    Statute of Limitations Key to Alleged Insurance Fraud Case

    Statute of Limitations Key to Alleged Insurance Fraud Case
    Many laws or actions include a statute of limitation which provides for a certain length of time for claims to be brought. After that time runs out, the claim can no longer be brought in court. The case of Joseph v. Bach & Wasserman…
Rank this Week: 995

Lowering the Bar

Lowering the Bar

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/
  • May 24

    Does "6" Infringe on "9"? What If It's Upside Down?

    Does "6" Infringe on "9"? What If It's Upside Down?
    Would you be confused by these marks? Look closely: Image: Consumerist.com The one on the left is the logo of West Sixth Brewing Company in Lexington, Kentucky. The one on the right belongs to Magic Hat Brewing Company, based in...
  • May 23

    Mom Has Son Arrested for Stealing Her Pop-Tart

    Mom Has Son Arrested for Stealing Her Pop-Tart
    That headline could just as easily have been something like: "Police Arrest Boy for Stealing Mom's Pop-Tarts"—it just depends whose stupidity you want to highlight, and this is really a toss-up. Few details are available, mainly…
  • May 22

    This Product Contains 100% Something!

    This Product Contains 100% Something!
    A reader noticed this label on a carpet: More specifically, this: My first thought was, how do they know? What if I can identify one of the fibers? Can I sue because I was promised a mystery rug? It turns...
Rank this Week: 402

M & A Law Prof Blog

M & A Law Prof Blog

By Professors Brian J.M. Quinn, Afra Afsharipour, and Michael A. Woronoff.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/mergers/
  • May 23

    'Like the cat that ate the canary...'

    'Like the cat that ate the canary...'
    Some of you may have already participated in one of Rick Climan's well known mock negotiations already. If you haven't - or even if you have - Weil has released a number of them with accompanying animations. They are a...
  • May 20

    Delaware arbitration argument

    Delaware arbitration argument
    In case you missed it, you can listen to last week's arguments before a panel of the Third Circuit online. Here is the audio file. -bjmq Update ... starting to think that Federal judicial vacancies has risen to crisis levels...
  • May 17

    Delaware arbitration update

    Delaware arbitration update
    As I noted yesterday, the Delaware Coalition for Open Government and the Chancery Court were before a panel of the Third Circuit arguing the merits of Delaware's arbitration procedure. Tom Hals of Reuters was there and he thinks the…
Rank this Week: 115

madisonian.net

madisonian.net

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

http://madisonian.net
  • May 21

    Politics and Innovation, Silicon Valley-Style

    Politics and Innovation, Silicon Valley-Style
    George Packer 1, Steven Johnson 0. Johnson tries to take down Packer’s critique of the contemporary Silicon Valley plutocracy, but he misses the mark.  Packer, a Palo Alto native, knows what he’s talking about when he…
  • May 14

    Is a broadcast to everyone private under the Copyright Act?

    Is a broadcast to everyone private under the Copyright Act?
    For the final post in my copyright series, I want to focus on another example in my series of discussions about formalism vs. policy in copyright. Today’s case is WNET v. Aereo, which allowed continued operation of a creative…
  • May 7

    ICANN’s New gTLD Proce

    ICANN’s New gTLD Proce
    In case anyone’s interested, here’s a link to a guest blog post I did for Xconomy’s new Texas site, on ICANN’s new gTLD process.  It’s just a general overview of current issues.
Rank this Week: 633

Maine Injury, Accident, &…

Maine Injury, Accident, & Disability Law Blog

Covers personal injury and accident law issues in Maine. Published by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.

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

    WALK 4HRT - Southern Maine Heart Walk Supported by Joe Bornstein

    WALK 4HRT - Southern Maine Heart Walk Supported by Joe Bornstein
    On Sunday May 19th, the American Heart Association’s annual Southern Maine Heart Walk cruised around Portland’s Back Cove to raise money to fight heart disease. The annual event works to combat the fact that health today in the…
  • May 9

    Joe Bornstein Puts KIDS FIRST

    Joe Bornstein Puts KIDS FIRST
    The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support the Kids First Center and their annual night of entertainment – the Kids First Gala.The Kids First Center was founded in 1998, with hopes of filling a gap in Maine’s social…
  • May 3

    Greater Portland March of Dimes Supported by Joe Bornstein

    Greater Portland March of Dimes Supported by Joe Bornstein
    The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is excited to be participating in the Greater Portland March of Dimes - March for Babies for our 8th year in a row! Originally founded by President Franklin Roosevelt,  to end childhood polio,…
Rank this Week: 870

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com
  • May 21

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.
    We seem to be having a national recovery in much of the media, but in the states themselves the numbers are refusing to cooperate. I guess if you can have a “jobless recovery,” then you can probably have a national recovery…
  • May 20

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10
    RealtyTrac Vice President, the ubiquitous Daren Blomquist, said he had “no immediate concern” related Connecticut’s newfound foreclosure prowess, which makes perfect sense since he’s not losing a home there.
  • May 20

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner
    So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…
Rank this Week: 177

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

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

http://news.braislaw.com/
  • 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…
  • Mar 22

    Keith Brais & Richard Rusak Represent Florida Woman Who Contracted Norovirus on Celebrity's Solstice

    Keith Brais & Richard Rusak Represent Florida Woman Who Contracted Norovirus on Celebrity's Solstice
    The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak represent a Florida woman who contracted Norovirus and became extremely ill aboard Celebrity Cruise Line's ship Solstice. The Solstice departed Ft. Lauderdale on March 16, 2012 for a 7…
Rank this Week: 222

Maritime Injury Law Blog

Maritime Injury Law Blog

Covers offshore injuries involving fishing vessels. By Beard, Stacey, Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP.

http://www.maritimeinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • Feb 8

    Rescues at Sea, the United States Coast Guard, and Issues of Liability

    Rescues at Sea, the United States Coast Guard, and Issues of Liability
    Laws regarding saving human life are not always cut and dry. According to federal law, 45 USC Section 2304, the master of a vessel must aid anyone at sea who is in danger of losing their lives, as long as...
  • Feb 1

    Coastal Villages Region Fund (F/V NORTH SEA) Fisherman Medevaced by Coast Guard

    Coastal Villages Region Fund (F/V NORTH SEA) Fisherman Medevaced by Coast Guard
    On January 30, a 23-year-old fisherman was air-lifted from F/V NORTH SEA, a Seattle-based Coastal Villages Region Fund crab boat. According to reports, NORTH SEA crewmembers called the Coast Guard that afternoon when the man was seen…
  • Jan 25

    Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel

    Four Crewmen Rescued From Washington Fishing Vessel
    The Coast Guard received a May Day message at approximately 2:30 a.m. last night from the fishing vessel GENESIS A. The vessel was reportedly aground on a sand bar at the mouth of Willapa Bay near Leadbetter Point. A helicopter...
Rank this Week: 810

Maritime Law Blog

Maritime Law Blog

Covers cruise ship passenger and crew member injuries, boating injuries, yachting injuries and commercial fishermen claims. By Brais & Brais.

http://www.maritimelawblog.net/
Rank this Week: 405

Marler Blog

Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/
  • May 24

    New Vegas Firefly Opens after Salmonella Outbreak

    New Vegas Firefly Opens after Salmonella Outbreak
    With nearly 150 Firefly Salmonella victims as clients, it did not take long for one of the locals to send a picture of the new location. Questions that I plan... Continue Reading
  • May 24

    Fayetteville Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Cases Rise to 86

    Fayetteville Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Cases Rise to 86
    Food Safety News reports that at least 86 people fell ill after eating at one of two restaurants within the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, N.C., as of Friday, according... Continue Reading
  • May 23

    Alaska Raw Milk Cow Share Sickens More of its Customers with Campylobacter

    Alaska Raw Milk Cow Share Sickens More of its Customers with Campylobacter
    The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is investigating another outbreak of Campylobacter infection associated with the consumption of raw milk. This new outbreak is associated with raw milk distributed by the... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 212

MARPA Blog

MARPA Blog

Provides news and commentary on the regulations, laws, policies and trends affecting the aircraft parts manufacturing community. From the Modification and Replacement Parts Association.

http://pmaparts.wordpress.com
  • May 23

    Supply Chain Management Handbook

    Supply Chain Management Handbook
    Are you using the Supply Chain Management Handbook (SCMH) as a tool to support your supplier control mechanisms? All PMA manufacturers have an obligation to control their suppliers in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 21.137. The FAA-approved quality…
  • May 14

    Updated Agenda for Int’l Safety Conference

    Updated Agenda for Int’l Safety Conference
    Today, EASA issued an updated agenda for the 2013 EASA / FAA International Aviation Safety Conference. The Conference is the annual meeting among EASA, FAA, TCCA and other regulators to discuss new paradigms in regulatory oversight. This…
  • Apr 26

    Help Shape the Future of Part 21!

    Help Shape the Future of Part 21!
    The SMS/Part 21 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) will affect each and every manufacturer of PMA. MARPA will therefore be there every step of the way, working to ensure that the interests of PMA community are protected. But in order to…
Rank this Week: 525

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, personal injury verdicts, truck accidents, and uninsured motorists. By Miller & Zois.

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 25

    Opening Statement is a Story

    Opening Statement is a Story
    This is a pretty good blog post on storytelling, which is useful to any lawyer giving an opening statement. Nothing earth shattering but good advice. The one thing I would add is what most lawyers don't do: talk in the present tense. …
  • May 17

    Timing of Discovery Obligation

    Timing of Discovery Obligation
    Lawyers always argue over anything where there is not black and white set rules. (Actually, we argue when there are set rules, too.) No one exactly knows the rules of the sequences of discovery because the rules are whatever the motions'…
  • May 14

    Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?

    Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?
    Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said we should lower the blood-alcohol limit from .08, the current standard, to .05. The NTSB argues that the U.S. is too lenient when it comes to drunk driving and wants the U.S. to…
Rank this Week: 589

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal and personal injury topics such as auto accidents, criminal law, medical malpractice, practicing law, and products liability. By Ronald V. Miller of the Law Offices of Miller & Zois.

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

    Black Police Officers Sue Annapoli

    Black Police Officers Sue Annapoli
    Four former and current black police officers in Annapolis have filed suit in federal court against the city. The officers claiming they were discriminated against because they are black and, as a result, were turned down for promotions and…
  • Apr 18

    Ripken Baseball Gender Discrimination Lawsuit to Continue

    Ripken Baseball Gender Discrimination Lawsuit to Continue
    A federal judge in Baltimore ruled that a gender discrimination lawsuit against Ripken Professional Baseball will continue, rejecting Ripken's argument that the case should be dismissed or that arbitration should be compelled. Interesting…
  • Apr 18

    In-N-Out Burger and Grab-N-Go Burgers Work It All Out

    In-N-Out Burger and Grab-N-Go Burgers Work It All Out
    Our national nightmare is over. In-N-Out Burger has reached a settlement it is trademark infringement lawsuit against claims against Grab-N-Go Burgers. In-N-Out-Burger's lawsuit alleged that Grab-N-Go stole its menu ideas and graphic design.…
Rank this Week: 967

Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers false medical records, amputation medical malpractice, birth injuries, hospital malpractice and medical malpractice. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

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

    Malpractice litigation helps reduce medical error

    Malpractice litigation helps reduce medical error
    The New York Times recently ran a fascinating op ed by Joanna Schwartz, a professor at UCLA. The subject was a study that Professor Schwartz did on the value of medical malpractice litigation in reducing medical errors. Professor…
  • May 15

    Severe Nerve Injuries From Medical Malpractice

    Severe Nerve Injuries From Medical Malpractice
    Severe and permanent nerve injuries due to medical malpractice unfortunately can occur. These cases can be challenging to win because there often is not clear evidence of exactly how the nerve injury occurred. Recently, I successfully…
  • May 9

    Contingency Fee Agreements in Maryland Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Case

    Contingency Fee Agreements in Maryland Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Case
    Most medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury lawyers in Maryland are hired by clients through a contingency fee agreement. In such an arrangement, the law firm generally is paid a legal fee based upon a percentage of the…
Rank this Week: 790

Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Covers nursing home injuries, negligence and legislation. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandnursinghomelawyerblog.com/
  • May 10

    Fire Drill in Nursing Home Leads to Wrongful Death Suit

    Fire Drill in Nursing Home Leads to Wrongful Death Suit
    An Alabama nursing home is facing a wrongful death lawsuit following a fire drill gone tragically wrong. While the circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear, the victim in this case, a 93 year old woman, was confined to a...
  • May 6

    Department of Health Substantiates Claims of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

    Department of Health Substantiates Claims of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
    The Minnesota Department of Health recently published a report on its website, stating that it had substantiated claims of neglect and abuse in at least two different nursing homes. In the first case, a disabled resident was allegedly…
  • Apr 26

    Oklahoma Considers Hidden Camera Law to Protect Nursing Home Resident

    Oklahoma Considers Hidden Camera Law to Protect Nursing Home Resident
    The Oklahoma Legislature is in the midst of deciding whether to approve a measure that would allow loved ones to place hidden cameras in resident rooms in order to document potential abuse. The issue of hidden camera placement is currently...
Rank this Week: 867

Mass Tort Defense

Mass Tort Defense

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

http://www.masstortdefense.com/
  • May 15

    EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case

    EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case
    We have posted before about Henry Barabin, et al. v. AstenJohnson Inc. and Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc., as a case to watch.  Interested readers should note that the 9th Circuit has now set the en banc oral argument in this case for…
  • May 13

    New Partner Joins SHB in Philly

    New Partner Joins SHB in Philly
    Very excited to note for readers the arrival this week of a brand new partner in Shook Hardy's office in Philadelphia (your humble bloggers home base). Debra S. Dunne, Esq. brings to SHB significant expertise in counseling companies regulated…
  • May 8

    Prop 65 Reforms Proposed

    Prop 65 Reforms Proposed
    Our readers know how Prop 65 has created numerous issues for product sellers and created much litigation mischief in the hands of overzealous plaintiffs. Interesting that earlier this week, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) said he now…
Rank this Week: 599

Mass Tort Litigation Blog

Mass Tort Litigation Blog

By Professors Byron Stier and Howard Erichson.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/mass_tort_litigation/
  • May 23

    Lawyering for Group

    Lawyering for Group
    The papers from the Fordham Law Review Symposium Lawyering for Groups are now online. Howard Erichson & Ben Zipursky wrote the Foreword. Other contributors include..... Elizabeth Burch, Adquately Representing Groups Kristen Carpenter…
  • May 15

    Distributive Justice in Action

    Distributive Justice in Action
    There is a very nice, lauditory article on Kenneth Feinberg in the New York Times today: "One Man Disperses Charity After Tragedy in Boston." The interesting thing about the compensation funds Feinberg is often asked to run are the…
  • May 15

    Distributive Justice in Action

    Distributive Justice in Action
    There is a very nice, lauditory article on Kenneth Feinberg in the New York Times today: "One Man Disperses Charity After Tragedy in Boston." The interesting thing about the compensation funds Feinberg is often asked to run are the…
Rank this Week: 673

Mass. LOMAP: Law Practice Advisor

Mass. LOMAP: Law Practice Advisor

Provides resources, tips, and substantive advice to attorneys, focused on those licensed in Massachusetts, to help establish and institutionalize professional office practices. By Director Rodney Dowell, and LPA Jared Correia, Esq.

http://masslomap.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 543

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage…

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Blog

Published By Fogelman and Fogelman LLC

http://www.massachusetts-alcoholic-beverage-licensing.com/
  • May 14

    Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level

    Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level
    Thousands of people are killed or injured every year by drivers who have not reached the legal standard for being drunk but who have a reduced ability to see, make decisions or operate a vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board said…
  • Apr 20

    East Dedham Liquors to have new manager

    East Dedham Liquors to have new manager
    When East Dedham Liquors re-opens for business after a three-month suspension of its alcohol license, it will do so under new management, as reported by boston.com In a split vote, Dedham selectmen have approved a change of manager for the…
  • Jan 30

    Councilor Pressley Says Boston needs more liquor licenses ... and I Agree

    Councilor Pressley Says Boston needs more liquor licenses ... and I Agree
    I commend City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who has called for a hearing on how to stop the exodus of liquor licenses from the city's outer neighborhoods to downtown Boston and the waterfront area. Pressley will speak with her fellow…
Rank this Week: 883

Massachusetts Criminal Defense…

Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, theft and violent crimes. By Stephen Neyman, P.C.

http://www.massachusettscriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 562

Massachusetts DUI Attorney Blog

Massachusetts DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://www.massachusettsduiattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 922

Massachusetts Law Updates

Massachusetts Law Updates

From the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

http://masslawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 29

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course
    The SJC has issued new Rule 3:16: Practicing with Professionalism Course for New Lawyers. This rule is not effective until September 1, 2013, and applies only to attorneys admitted to the bar on or after that date.
  • Nov 29

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement
    In LaChance v. Commissioner of Correction, decided November 27, the SJC concluded that more procedural safeguards are required for inmates being held in segregated confinement for a significant period of time. The court said, in part:
  • Nov 28

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.
    http://bit.ly/WuyUky
Rank this Week: 961

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers construction accidents and workplace fraud. By Altman & Altman.

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

    National Study Looks at Preventing Amputation Injuries in the Workplace

    National Study Looks at Preventing Amputation Injuries in the Workplace
    Massachusetts workers take note; there has been a recent study conducted that sheds new light on the frequency and prevention of amputation injuries in the workplace. Amputations are one of the most severe and debilitating types of workplace…
  • May 10

    Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School

    Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School
    A worker was injured Tuesday after falling from the Hingham Middle School construction site. The 45-year-old man from New Bedford, MA, apparently fell from the third story scaffolding of the building around 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. …
  • May 3

    OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job

    OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job
    This week the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new initiative to help protect temporary workers from workplace injuries. The memo and plan comes after a series of reports OSHA…
Rank this Week: 678

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyer-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Job-Related Hearing Loss in Massachusett

    Job-Related Hearing Loss in Massachusett
    The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about $242 million is paid out nationally every year in workers' compensation benefits for people who suffered work-related hearing impairments. This makes loss of hearing the most…
  • May 22

    Recent MA Superior Court Case Changes Workers' Compensation Law

    Recent MA Superior Court Case Changes Workers' Compensation Law
    A recent Massachusetts decision closed a loophole that allowed staffing-firm employees injured at a client company both to collect workers' compensation benefits and to sue the company where they were hurt. The Superior Court in…
  • May 21

    Massachusetts Man Indicted on Workers' Compensation Fraud Charge

    Massachusetts Man Indicted on Workers' Compensation Fraud Charge
    An Attleboro man has been indicted on charges that he fraudulently collected more than $53,000 in workers' compensation benefits while continuing to work. A fifty-seven year old male is charged with workers' compensation fraud and larceny…
Rank this Week: 479

McLean County Divorce

McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 802