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US 7th Circuit Court of Appeals: New Oral Arguments

The latest oral arguments before the US 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov
  • Mar 1

    Oral Argument in case# 12-2632

    Oral Argument in case# 12-2632
    Oral Argument in case# 12-2632; Levell Taylor v. Randy Grounds (prisoner case) [uploaded: 03/01/2013]
  • Mar 1

    Oral Argument in case# 11-3794

    Oral Argument in case# 11-3794
    Oral Argument in case# 11-3794; USA v. Ralph Shannon (criminal case) [uploaded: 03/01/2013]
  • Mar 1

    Oral Argument in case# 12-3117

    Oral Argument in case# 12-3117
    Oral Argument in case# 12-3117; USA v. Frank Diaz (criminal case) [uploaded: 03/01/2013]
Rank this Week: 541

BankruptcyProf Blog

BankruptcyProf Blog

By Professor M. Jonathan Hayes.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/bankruptcyprof_blog/
  • Jan 14

    About BankruptcyProf Blog

    About BankruptcyProf Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of BankruptcyProf Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jan 14

    About BankruptcyProf Blog

    About BankruptcyProf Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of BankruptcyProf Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jan 3

    NACBA Members of the Month

    NACBA Members of the Month
    I just went to pay my NACBA dues online and discovered that our own Peter Lively is the NACBA member of the month this month and our own Erik Clark was so designated three months ago. So we can say...
Rank this Week: 542

eNewsUSA

eNewsUSA

Provides national and international environmental law news. By Waste Information & Management Services, Inc. (WIMS).

http://enewsusa.blogspot.com/
  • May 17

    DOI Releases Updated Proposed Fracking Safety Standard

    DOI Releases Updated Proposed Fracking Safety Standard
    May 16: The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the release of an updated draft proposal that would establish what they indicated were "commonsense safety standards" for hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) on public…
  • May 16

    Senate EPW Votes 10-8 To Nominate McCarthy As EPA Head

    Senate EPW Votes 10-8 To Nominate McCarthy As EPA Head
    May 16: Following last week's boycott by Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee [See WIMS 5/9/13], the GOP Members attended today's meeting and unanimously voted against the nomination of Gina McCarthy to…
  • May 15

    GAO On Adapting To Climate Change Impacts On Local Infrastructure

    GAO On Adapting To Climate Change Impacts On Local Infrastructure
    May 14: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report entitled, Climate Change: Future Federal Adaptation Efforts Could Better Support Local Infrastructure Decision Makers (GAO-13-242, Apr 12, 2013). The report was …
Rank this Week: 549

Fair Employment Legal Update

Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/
  • May 17

    Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

    Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct
    A former executive at the Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired last year in retaliation for reporting financial misconduct at the firm to federal law enforcement officials.…
  • May 16

    New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

    New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation
    A class action lawsuit was recently filed in New York state court in Albany County against the Malozzi Group, owner of several New York restaurants, which is illustrative of another way some employers illegal rip off their hourly employees.…
  • May 15

    Lab Workers Allege Discrimination in Layoff Proce

    Lab Workers Allege Discrimination in Layoff Proce
    130 former employees of Lawrence Livermore Lab are seeking restitution for the loss of their jobs and incomes after allegedly being unfairly targeted, allegedly due to age, salaries, and other issues.  In May 2009, the former employees…
Rank this Week: 545

Korean Law Blog

Korean Law Blog

Updates on Korean law. By Sean Hayes.

http://www.thekoreanlawblog.com/
  • May 17

    Korea Legal News for the Week of May 12

    Korea Legal News for the Week of May 12
    This Week's Legal News Reported by Media North Korea names another new armed forces minister  U.S. law aimed at helping North Korean orphans  U.S. Firms see opportunities in South... Korean Law and Business Updates by Sean Hayes.
  • May 15

    Music Tech Seminar in San Francisco Attended by Sean Haye

    Music Tech Seminar in San Francisco Attended by Sean Haye
    Sean Hayes will be attending the Music Tech Seminar in San Francisco that will be taking place from April 27 to the 29th.  I suggest anyone interested in the music business to attend the... Korean Law and Business Updates by Sean Hayes.
  • May 15

    How to Protect your Brands, Trademarks and other IP in the Korean Market in 10 Not So Easy Step

    How to Protect your Brands, Trademarks and other IP in the Korean Market in 10 Not So Easy Step
    I just participated as a panelist for the United States Commercial Service Trade Winds-Asia Seminar for U.S. companies considering investing and/or exporting to Korea, China, the Philippines, Japan... Korean Law and Business Updates by Sean…
Rank this Week: 548

Protect Your Rights

Protect Your Rights

Covers North Carolina contract and tort law. By Maginnis Law.

http://www.maginnislaw.com
  • May 16

    North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act

    North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act
    Often, employers do not pay their employees all wages they are entitled to receive, such as overtime pay as governed by the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees working more than 40 hours per…
  • May 15

    Types of North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage

    Types of North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage
    By statute, most automobile insurance policies in North Carolina are relatively standardized.  N.C.G.S. § 20-279.21 provides the minimum types and amounts of coverage that must be offered and/or provided.  Other coverages, such…
  • May 14

    North Carolina Herniated Disc Attorney | Raleigh Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

    North Carolina Herniated Disc Attorney | Raleigh Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
    Car accidents and other incidents caused by third party negligence can cause a number of personal injuries.  Among the more serious injuries commonly resulting from such negligence are herniated discs.  These most commonly occur in…
Rank this Week: 547

Juvenile Law Center

Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog
Rank this Week: 544

Before You Do Business

Before You Do Business

Explores legal issues on doing IT, telecom and auto business in Mexico. Edited by Alberto Esenaro.

http://beforeyoudobusiness.com/
  • May 7

    Mexican Telecom Reform has passed … What´s next?

    Mexican Telecom Reform has passed … What´s next?
    Last April 30, Mexican Congress finally approved the Constitutional Reform on telecom (and anti-trust). Now it is time for the 31 State Congresses to review and approve. If any 16 Congresses approve the Reform, it will become a finished…
  • May 3

    Mexico Reforms Attract U.S. Investor

    Mexico Reforms Attract U.S. Investor
    Mexico’s transformation from an inward-looking, oil-dependent country to one of the planet’s most dynamic and open economies in twenty years has been, according to experts, astonishing.   While U.S. investors have always…
  • May 2

    U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Speaks to American Chamber of Commerce

    U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Speaks to American Chamber of Commerce
    “U.S. and Mexican companies do not simply sell products to one another, they build products together”, says Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne The U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, who spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce earlier this…
Rank this Week: 543

Instructional Technology

Instructional Technology

A blawg by Darlene Cardillo, an Instructional Technologist at Albany Law School, dedicated to issues related to instructional technology in general and especially as it relates to legal education.

http://albanylawtech.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 22

    Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?

    Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?
    Flip teaching is a format of education which reverses the roles of homework and classroom teaching. The traditional pattern of education has been to have classroom lectures, in which the teacher explains a topic, followed by homework, in…
  • Apr 22

    Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?

    Can “Flip Teaching” Happen in Law School?
    Flip teaching is a format of education which reverses the roles of homework and classroom teaching. The traditional pattern of education has been to have classroom lectures, in which the teacher explains a topic, followed by homework, in…
  • Apr 18

    CALI LessonLink & Final Exam

    CALI LessonLink & Final Exam
    CALI lessons are often automatically added to your TWEN course site. These can be used by law students as they prepare for final exams. However, if you want to track student lesson usage, LessonLink is the feature of CALI that allows you to…
Rank this Week: 546

Washington D.C. Employment Law…

Washington D.C. Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment law developments in Washington, D.C. By Littler.

http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com
  • May 17

    Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

    Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right
    This week members of the House and Senate introduced legislation designed to improve protections for pregnant and nursing employees. On Tuesday lawmakers reintroduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1975, S. 942), a bill that would…
  • May 17

    EEOC Updates Disability Guidance Document

    EEOC Updates Disability Guidance Document
    Pursuant to the agency’s Strategic Plan, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised and updated four disability guidance documents. Among other goals outlined in the Strategic Plan is to ensure the EEOC…
  • May 16

    Senate Committee Questions NLRB Nominees as Third Circuit Declares Recess Appointments Unconstitutional

    Senate Committee Questions NLRB Nominees as Third Circuit Declares Recess Appointments Unconstitutional
    The three National Labor Relations Board members up for reconsideration and two new Board nominees faced pointed questions from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Thursday. Last month, President Obama…
Rank this Week: 550

Customs Law

Customs Law

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

http://customslaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 10

    Ugg. A Decision on Boots.

    Ugg. A Decision on Boots.
    When last we considered the tariff classification of Ugg Classic Crochet boot, the Court of International Trade held that the boots are "of the slip-on type" and, therefore classifiable in HSTUS item 6404.19.35. Ugg appealed to the Court of…
  • May 4

    Victoria's Secret is Tariff Classification

    Victoria's Secret is Tariff Classification
    Remember my post on the question of whether a fit model can testify on the question of whether a shelf bra provides support for her bosom? Sure you do, it's a classic of the customs blog genre.The Court of International Trade has now decided…
  • May 4

    Post-Entry NAFTA Claims: Is Reconciliation a Waiver?

    Post-Entry NAFTA Claims: Is Reconciliation a Waiver?
    As you likely know, Ford Motor Company has been battling with Customs over whether it is entitled to duty refunds pursuant to post-entry NAFTA claims it made without submitting a completed NAFTA Certificate of Origin from the exporter within…
Rank this Week: 552

Agricultural Law

Agricultural Law

Covers agricultural law, farming, and GM crops.

http://aglaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 6

    Secretary Vilsack and Ag Historian Weigh in on Settlement Controversy

    Secretary Vilsack and Ag Historian Weigh in on Settlement Controversy
    In a Voice of the People letter to the editor published in today's Chicago Tribune, USDA Discrimination, Secretary Vilsack weighed in on the Times and Tribune criticism of the settlement process used to resolve longstanding discrimination…
  • May 5

    Misleading Aspects of Portrayal of Pigford Settlement

    Misleading Aspects of Portrayal of Pigford Settlement
    The Times article, U.S. Opens Spigot After Farmers Claim Discrimination, the subject of several recent posts, continues to circulate, with others relying on the information provided. This is unfortunate, as there are many areas where the…
  • May 4

    Others Respond to Times Article on Discrimination Settlement

    Others Respond to Times Article on Discrimination Settlement
    A number of scholars who work in different areas related to agriculture, food, and justice co-authored a response letter to Sharon LaFraniere's article, U.S. Opens Spigot After Farmers Claim Discrimination, which appeared in the New York…
Rank this Week: 554

The Tax Lawyer's Blog

The Tax Lawyer's Blog

Covers tax news, laws and cases. By Peter Pappas.

http://blog.pappastax.com
Rank this Week: 551

JD Bliss Blog

JD Bliss Blog

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

http://www.jdblissblog.com/
  • Jan 9

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

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

    Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

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

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

    Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator
    Career opportunities often fall into a lawyer's lap when he or she least expects it. The key is to seize the opportunity.
Rank this Week: 553

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy…

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy Blog

Provides bankruptcy information for people living in Oregon and Washington. By the Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm.

http://www.nwdrlf.com/blog
  • May 16

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?
    In Oregon, homeowners who want to challenge a non-judicial foreclosure can now opt for mediation. They pay two hundred dollars in order to meet with a housing counselor, then sit down with both a state-sanctioned mediator and a representative…
  • May 15

    Boeing Layoffs Harm Seattle and Tacoma Washington Area Consumer

    Boeing Layoffs Harm Seattle and Tacoma Washington Area Consumer
    The last thing consumers in the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington metro areas need are layoffs of any kind. Even if they don’t directly effect you, a friend or a family member, the loss of jobs means less money for Seattle and Tacoma area…
  • May 12

    Tax Requirements and Advantages in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    Tax Requirements and Advantages in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
    For many Oregon and Washington families Chapter 13 Bankruptcy represents an opportunity to finally resolve past due tax obligations. The opportunity eliminate older tax debt altogether and pay back the remaining balance at zero percent…
Rank this Week: 557

Translation For Lawyers

Translation For Lawyers

Translation For Lawyers covers various topics related to language translation, interpretation, and culture in the Legal Sytem. By All Language Alliance, Inc.

http://www.translationforlawyers.com/
  • May 16

    The Verdict Is in: Human Translation Still Far Superior to Machine Translation

    The Verdict Is in: Human Translation Still Far Superior to Machine Translation
    We've compared professional document translation services by professional human translators with the process of challenging computer generated foreign language translations. Machine translation first came into being during the Second World…
  • May 14

    Legal Translation and International Arbitration in France

    Legal Translation and International Arbitration in France
    Professional French to English legal translations and English to French legal translation services play an important role in international arbitration in France. In 2011 France adopted a new law on arbitration (Articles 1142 - 1527 of the…
  • May 13

    Legal Translation, International Litigation and Attorney Ethics: Focus on Germany

    Legal Translation, International Litigation and Attorney Ethics: Focus on Germany
    Professional German to English legal translations and English to German legal translation services play an important role in international litigation. As the legal profession continues to become more and more global, many attorneys will find…
Rank this Week: 555

Family Law Prof Blog

Family Law Prof Blog

By Professor Andrea B. Carrol of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, and Margaret Ryznar.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/family_law/
  • May 15

    Same-Sex Marriage in Foreign Jurisdiction

    Same-Sex Marriage in Foreign Jurisdiction
    From Angelique Devaux, writing for the Jurist: In a time when France has lost its fame for crusading for human rights, "marriage for all" has been the popular name given to same-sex marriage by the French Socialists' impetus in…
  • May 14

    Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota

    Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota
    From the Chicago Tribune: MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday made Minnesota the nation's 12th state to allow same-sex couples to marry and only the second in the Midwest, signing a bill on the steps of the state...
  • May 13

    Guest Post by Christine Maddox: 5 Ways Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media in Court

    Guest Post by Christine Maddox: 5 Ways Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media in Court
    Have you ever heard the saying, "What goes on the Internet, stays on the Internet?" In today's world, no words have ever been truly spoken. It's this persistent nature that has lawyers and law enforcement perusing social media…
Rank this Week: 556

LawyerSuccess.com Blog

LawyerSuccess.com Blog

Provides law firm marketing tips, articles and news.

http://www.lawyersuccess.com/blog
  • May 6

    Hello world!

    Hello world!
    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
  • May 3

    Law Firm Website Strategic Planning

    Law Firm Website Strategic Planning
    Lawyer website design is much like legal case strategy. In litigating a case, a lawyer puts-on his (or her) best evidence for the trier-of-fact. The lawyer strategically decides which motions to file, the scope of discovery, who to call as a…
  • May 3

    Legal Websites – Online and Saving Time

    Legal Websites – Online and Saving Time
    The practice of law and maintaining a legal office is plenty to keep any lawyer busy without adding a lawyer website to the load. Right? Actually, a lawyer website is intended to make your life easier, not invoke the “all work and no…
Rank this Week: 558

The 10b-5 Daily

The 10b-5 Daily

Covers securities class action litigation. By Lyle Roberts.

http://www.the10b-5daily.com/
  • May 17

    Shrug, Concur, and Move On

    Shrug, Concur, and Move On
    In a famous market manipulation that lead to multiple criminal convictions, the A.R. Baron brokerage engaged in a pump-and-dump scheme to induce customers to purchase the securities of small companies at artificially inflated prices. Among…
  • May 10

    What Next?

    What Next?
    Based on the Supreme Court's recent decisions, a plaintiff is not required to prove the existence of loss causation (Halliburton) or materiality (Amgen) to certify an investor class. In the Halliburton case, however, the defendants pursued a…
  • Apr 26

    Cornerstone Report On Accounting Case

    Cornerstone Report On Accounting Case
    Cornerstone Research has issued a study of 2012 securities class actions involving accounting allegations. The notable findings include: (1) The number of accounting filings fell from 78 in 2011 to 45 in 2012. Two factors that contributed to…
Rank this Week: 560

Trucking Accident Attorney Blog

Trucking Accident Attorney Blog

Covers highway safety, trucking accidents and trucking regulations. By Jeffrey J. Lowe.

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

TechnoLlama

TechnoLlama

Covers copyrights, creative commons, DRM, open source and more. By Andres Guadamuz.

http://www.technollama.co.uk
  • May 14

    3D printed gun poses awkward regulatory question

    3D printed gun poses awkward regulatory question
    The Liberator gun The world is finally waking up to the promises and threats of 3D printing, when a group of people calling themselves Defense Distributed published the plans online to make a 3D printed gun make almost entirely out of…
  • May 3

    Has the UK abolished copyright? Analysis of new orphan work legislation

    Has the UK abolished copyright? Analysis of new orphan work legislation
    Please, sir, I want some more copyright protection Has the UK abolished copyright law with the passing of orphan works legislation? I’ll answer quickly with Betteridge’s Law of Headlines: NO. However, if you listen to some…
  • May 2

    Building privacy filters against constant surveillance

    Building privacy filters against constant surveillance
    Do you remember the time when important events were described by journalists, re-enacted by actors, or retold by witnesses? Lucky snapshots were rare, and viral videos and citizen journalism were alien concepts. Now we are increasingly…
Rank this Week: 561

Animal Legal Defense Fund Blog

Animal Legal Defense Fund Blog

Covers animal cruelty, animal law, pet trusts, factory farming and animal neglect.

http://aldf.org/
  • May 10

    Legally Brief: Undercover Investigations & Public Transparency

    Legally Brief: Undercover Investigations & Public Transparency
    In brief this week, the world of animal law saw Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper call the ag gag bill passed by Tennessee legislators "constitutionally suspect" and charge that the bill violates rights protected by the First Amendment to…
  • May 3

    Keeping Faith in a System That Doesn't Always Work

    Keeping Faith in a System That Doesn't Always Work
    How many times have young activists, sometimes just out of high school, stopped me and asked "What is the best way to help animals?" I used to tell them: "Go to law school, the way I did, and make the legal system work for animals." I say…
  • Apr 29

    Animal Agriculture Is Hiding Information

    Animal Agriculture Is Hiding Information
    The Animal Agriculture Alliance (
Rank this Week: 563

Leadership for Lawyers

Leadership for Lawyers

Covers client service, creativity, leadership, marketing, operations and research. By Mark Beese.

http://leadershipforlawyers.typepad.com/leadership_for_lawyers/
  • Mar 23

    Signs of the time

    Signs of the time
    A few interesting notes: The ACC GC Survey confirms that in-house legal departments continue to expand internally. 83% hired new lawyers when they needed staff. 64% created new positions last year. One GC I met last year said it is...
  • Mar 23

    Building Insight

    Building Insight
    Great article on "Reading a Room" and building insight for leaders.
  • Mar 23

    Growth is Dead e-book

    Growth is Dead e-book
    If you missed reading Bruce MacEwen's posts about the post-recession legal economy, you can either scroll through his blog or read it as an e-book (which is what I did, so I could read it on a plane on the...
Rank this Week: 559

The UCL Practitioner

The UCL Practitioner

Covers California's Unfair Competition Law. By Kimberly A. Kralowec.

http://www.uclpractitioner.com/
  • May 17

    Two Ninth Circuit class action settlement decisions: In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation and Radcliffe v. Experian

    Two Ninth Circuit class action settlement decisions: In re: HP Inkjet Printer Litigation and Radcliffe v. Experian
    The Ninth Circuit has handed down two opinions in recent weeks addressing class action settlements. In Radcliffe v. Experian Information Solutions Inc., ___ F.3d ___ (9th Cir. Apr. 22, 2013; mod. May 2, 2013), the court reversed final…
  • May 16

    New post-Brinker class certification opinion: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Assoc.

    New post-Brinker class certification opinion: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Assoc.
    Last Friday, in Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc., ___ Cal.App.4th ___ (May 10, 2013), the Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District, Division Three) reversed the trial court's order denying class certification of overtime, meal…
  • May 15

    Briefs from Duran v. U.S. Bank N.A.

    Briefs from Duran v. U.S. Bank N.A.
    The merits briefing is complete in Duran v. U.S. Bank National Association, no. S200923 (review granted May 16, 2012). Numerous amicus briefs have been filed, and the due date for the parties' answers to those briefs has not yet passed....
Rank this Week: 566

SullivanLawNet

SullivanLawNet

Legal news and analysis, with an emphasis on international and domestic intellectual property developments. By Shawn Sullivan.

http://www.sullivanlaw.net
  • May 2

    Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item

    Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item
    In an opinion issued April 25, 2013, a Dutch court in the city of Roermond found no basis for plant variety rights infringement claims brought by the Anti-Infringement Bureau for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material (AIB), a…
  • May 2

    Hearing Scheduled on IRS Colleges & Universities Tax-Exempt Compliance Project

    Hearing Scheduled on IRS Colleges & Universities Tax-Exempt Compliance Project
    On May 1, 2013, Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s recent report on tax-exempt compliance by U.S. nonprofit colleges and universities will be the subject of a hearing on…
  • Apr 29

    New IRS Report on Tax-Exempt Compliance by Universities & College

    New IRS Report on Tax-Exempt Compliance by Universities & College
    The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has released its final report following a multi-year study of tax-exempt compliance by nonprofit universities and colleges. Colleges and Universities Compliance Project Final Report (Apr. 25, 2013). The IRS…
Rank this Week: 564

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 2

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On
    If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart.  I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
  • Oct 27

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    The Lincoln Lawyer
    Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer.  And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…
  • Oct 22

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case
    PKJ’s Timothy Cornell scored a significant victory Friday, when U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed a multimillion case against an Internet company, finding that the plaintiff was bound by his contract’s forum selection…
Rank this Week: 565

Brian Leiter's Law School Reports

Brian Leiter's Law School Reports

News about law professors and law schools. By University of Texas School of Law Professor Brian R. Leiter.

http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leiter/
Rank this Week: 571

Mississippi Litigation Review &…

Mississippi Litigation Review & Commentary

Covers developments in Mississippi civil litigation. By Philip Thomas.

http://www.mslitigationreview.com/
  • May 16

    Jackson Attorney Debra Brown Nominated for U.S. District Judge

    Jackson Attorney Debra Brown Nominated for U.S. District Judge
    On Thursday President Obama nominated Jackson attorney Debra Brown to fill the vacant judgeship in the Northern District of Mississippi. Here is the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Debra M. Brown,…
  • May 15

    Summary of May 2013 Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter

    Summary of May 2013 Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter
    The May 2013 issue of the Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter is out, with detailed information on the following verdicts: $2,511,089 ($11,089 in actual damages, $2.5 million in punitive damages) antitrust verdict in Jasper County (Paulding);…
  • May 14

    Capital Area Bar Association Newsletter Interviews Legal Blogger

    Capital Area Bar Association Newsletter Interviews Legal Blogger
    The May issue of the Capital Bar Association newsletter contained this interview with a legal blogger. Riveting stuff… Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 568

Endangered Species Law & Policy

Endangered Species Law & Policy

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

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/
Rank this Week: 567

NY Divorce Attorney Blog

NY Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers New York divorce law. By David Centeno.

http://nyuncontesteddivorceattorney.com/wordpress
  • May 6

    A New Era?

    A New Era?
    Could this be the dawn of the new civil divorce? Last Friday Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Uniform Collaborative Law Act which allows couples to agree on the terms of their divorce without going to court at all. This act can save many couples…
  • Apr 30

    New Divorce Audio Coaching Program Helps Parents Minimize Effects of Divorce on Their Childre

    New Divorce Audio Coaching Program Helps Parents Minimize Effects of Divorce on Their Childre
    Much has been made about the effects of divorce on children. Some studies claim that children end up as alcoholics or abusers, others claim they are more prone to divorce. Regardless it is pretty obvious that divorce does have a major effect…
  • Apr 23

    The Shocking Way That Porsha Stewart Found Out About Her Divorce!

    The Shocking Way That Porsha Stewart Found Out About Her Divorce!
    Porsha Stewart, the wife of former NFL star and now TV analyst Kordell Stewart, was admittedly shocked when she found out that her husband had fild for divorce. However the way it happened was even worse, imagine finding out on Twitter!? Read…
Rank this Week: 570

713Bankruptcy.Com

713Bankruptcy.Com

Covers the preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions. By Victoria Ring.

http://www.713bankruptcy.com
  • Apr 26

    Opportunity For You!!

    Opportunity For You!!
    We are giving you the opportunity to be a Guest Blogger on our site www.713Bankruptcy.com as well as have your post sent out in the www.713Training.com  newsletter that has several thousand subscribers.  Guest Blogging can help you…
  • Apr 18

    Bankruptcy Forcast 2013

    Bankruptcy Forcast 2013
    A lot of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants(VBAs) and Attorneys will ask us if bankruptcies are decreasing or increasing  and what is happening  with the market.  Well I have good news, after a slight decline in bankruptcies last…
  • Mar 29

    Can I sell My VBA Business?

    Can I sell My VBA Business?
    YES you can and in Fact many Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants (VBA’s) have sold their Businesses and I am going to answer some IMPORTANT Questions about selling your VBA Business. What are some of the reasons a VBA would sell their…
Rank this Week: 569

Technology Liberation Front

Technology Liberation Front

Focused on keeping politician's hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology.

http://techliberation.com
  • May 17

    EFF Reverses Course on Bitcoin

    EFF Reverses Course on Bitcoin
    Tim Lee is right. The Electronic Frontier Foundation post announcing its decision to accept Bitcoin is strange. “While we are accepting Bitcoin donations,” the post says, “EFF is not endorsing Bitcoin.” (emphasis in…
  • May 15

    The Best Essay on ‘The Right to be Forgotten’ That You Will Read This Year

    The Best Essay on ‘The Right to be Forgotten’ That You Will Read This Year
    The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has been running some terrific guest essays on its Privacy Perspectives blog lately. (I was honored to be asked to submit an essay to the site a few weeks ago about the ongoing Do…
  • May 15

    DOJ Spectrum Plan Is Not Supported by Economic Theory or FCC Finding

    DOJ Spectrum Plan Is Not Supported by Economic Theory or FCC Finding
    Frontline relied on the DOJ foreclosure theory to predict that the lack of eligibility restrictions in the 700 MHz auction would “inevitably” increase prices, stifle innovation, and reduce the diversity of service offerings as…
Rank this Week: 573

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • May 14

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection
    Just a few days ago, the California Attorney General announced the filing of a lawsuit against Chase Bank USA, N.A. and two related companies for fraudulent and unlawful debt collection practices.  The lawsuit alleges that Chase Bank…
  • May 1

    Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!

    Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!
    Many debt collectors will offer a settlement agreement or stipulation to a consumer after a lawsuit is filed.  Usually, that agreement specifies that the consumer is to make certain payments every month for a set time period. …
  • Apr 18

    Orlando Car Dealer to Sue Another Car Dealer

    Orlando Car Dealer to Sue Another Car Dealer
    A recent story on WESH.com dealing with auto fraud caught my eye.  According to the story, a dealership called “V-12 Auto Sales” in Orlando has been charged with falsifying titles for vehicles in order to make a profit. …
Rank this Week: 572

The Goodson Blogson

The Goodson Blogson

News & Announcements from the J. Michael Goodson Law Library at Duke.

http://dukelawref.blogspot.com/
  • May 15

    Digital Estate Planning

    Digital Estate Planning
    The May 2013 issue of the Internet Law Researcher newsletter (which is available to members of the Duke Law community through Westlaw's GLILR database) rounds up a bibliography of legislation and articles related to digital asset estate…
  • May 3

    Life After Westlaw Printer

    Life After Westlaw Printer
    Last year, Westlaw announced that it would cease support for dedicated printers in summer 2013. As a result, the two Duke Law dedicated Westlaw printers will be removed from the library during the week of May 13, and users will no longer see…
  • Apr 25

    Good Law, Bad Bot

    Good Law, Bad Bot
    Today, the makers of the legal research service FastCase unveiled the Bad Law Bot, an enhancement to its Authority Check citator feature which uses algorithms to highlight subsequent negative history. Although such editorial characterization…
Rank this Week: 575

Lancaster Law Blog

Lancaster Law Blog

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

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

    Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

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

    Consumer Alert

    Consumer Alert
    About a week or so ago the stack of letters pictured to the right arrived in the mail like a stack of Christmas Cards.  The letters were from "Corporate Records Services" and stated on the front of the envelope "IMPORTANT ANNUAL MINUTES…
  • Apr 18

    IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

    IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion
    On the day following the horrible events in Boston on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it would provide a three month extension for taxpayers affected by the explosions to file and pay their federal taxes. While the…
Rank this Week: 574

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

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

http://www.torttalk.com/
  • May 14

    Judge Mazzoni of Lackawanna County Addresses Notice Requirement in UM Case

    Judge Mazzoni of Lackawanna County Addresses Notice Requirement in UM Case
    In his recent April 5, 2013 decision in the case of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Roshan, No. 2010-Civil-3105 (C.P. Lacka. Co. 2013 Mazzoni, J.), Judge Robert A. Mazzoni entered a verdict in favor of Plaintiff, State…
  • May 14

    Judge Nealon of Lackawanna County Addresses Proper Pleading of a Complaint

    Judge Nealon of Lackawanna County Addresses Proper Pleading of a Complaint
    In his recent decision in the case of Rogers v. Thomas, No. 2012 - CV - 1464 (C.P. Lacka. Co. May 10, 2013 Nealon, J.), Judge Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas entered a demurrer on claims asserted…
  • May 13

    Judge Zulick of Monroe County Denies Punitive Damages Based Upon Cell Phone Use in Unique Case

    Judge Zulick of Monroe County Denies Punitive Damages Based Upon Cell Phone Use in Unique Case
    Segway Device In the case of Platukis v. Pocono Segway Tours, LLC, PICS Case No. 13-0967 (C.P. Monroe Co. April 8, 2013 Zulick, J.), Judge Arthur Zulick of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas ruled that allegations in a Complaint simply…
Rank this Week: 577

Adam Smith, Esq.

Adam Smith, Esq.

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

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

    Happy Thanksgiving

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

    “Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book

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

    Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve

    Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve
    As we come to the final installment of the Growth is Dead series, I hope the challenge I’ve laid out for us is clear. Excess capacity Stagnant demand Cut-throat or “suicidal” discounting Unprecedented pressure on prices, from all…
Rank this Week: 576

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: 578

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers California personal injury, product liability and auto accident cases. By Brod Law Firm.

http://www.sanfranciscoinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 17

    Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth

    Spoliation: An Evidentiary Rule and a Commitment to Truth
    Trials are about resolving disputes and uncovering the truth. While the law of evidence does not sound like the most exciting part of court life, the rules of evidence allow the system to function. Understanding these rules, including the…
  • May 15

    Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse

    Understanding Senior Care & Preventing Elder Abuse
    As your San Francisco nursing home abuse law firm, we understand that aging individuals and their families often face many tough decisions. It is difficult to come to the conclusion that your loved one can no longer live alone,...
  • May 13

    San Francisco Injury Lawyer on the Danger of Construction Zone Accident

    San Francisco Injury Lawyer on the Danger of Construction Zone Accident
    The wording of most temporary street signs fade from our memories almost as soon as we pass by, but a friend of the Brod Firm reports a sign, posted by a construction zone, that stuck in her memory for decades:...
Rank this Week: 580

Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers medical malpractice laws, doctor negligence, and defective medical devices and drugs. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoismedicalmalpracticelawyers-blog.com/
  • May 15

    California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap

    California Malpractice Victims head to Capitol to Protest Financial Cap
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins applaud the efforts of the California families who protested at the State Capitol last Thursday, May 9, 2013. These families have all been significantly impacted by medical negligence, and…
  • May 14

    Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure

    Medicare Data Reveals U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely on Pricing for Same Procedure
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight the most recent data released by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data from 2011 taken from facilities in 13 metropolitan areas reveals that hospitals…
  • May 8

    Missouri Doctor Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Brain

    Missouri Doctor Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Brain
    Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent lawsuit accusing a St. Louis, MO surgeon of operating on the wrong side of a patient's skull and brain. The woman, Regina Turner, is no longer able to speak intelligibly,…
Rank this Week: 579

Oral Arguments

Oral Arguments

From the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov
Rank this Week: 584

Updates in Michigan Family Law

Updates in Michigan Family Law

Covers adoption, annulment, child abuse, child custody and support, cohabitation, property division, domestic violence, divorce and separation. By Jeanne Hannah.

http://jeannehannah.typepad.com/blog_jeanne_hannah_traver/
  • May 8

    Son of Citation Machine | Easy, Proper Citations of all Kinds of Source

    Son of Citation Machine | Easy, Proper Citations of all Kinds of Source
    Wow! What a cool item for Jeanne's Toolkit. "Son of Citation machine" provides lawyers and professional researchers with a very easy way to properly cite the resources that they use. You may choose your "style"--MLA, APA…
  • May 8

    Renter Who is Victim of Domestic Violence May Break Lease

    Renter Who is Victim of Domestic Violence May Break Lease
    Most states have enacted statutes that permit a tenant who is at risk of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to be released from a rental obligation. The tenant seeking release must provide notice of "intent to seek a release…
  • Apr 26

    Amendments to Michigan Court Rule

    Amendments to Michigan Court Rule
    There were many changes to the Michigan Court Rules that became effective on January 1, 2013. Make sure that you are up to speed on these.
Rank this Week: 583

Title 17: The S(c)ite For…

Title 17: The S(c)ite For Copyright Law

Provides analysis, learn­ing and discussion relating to copyright law. By Paul Fakler.

http://title17.net/
  • Apr 29

    Second Circuit Rules Most Appropriation Art is Fair Use: Cariou v. Prince

    Second Circuit Rules Most Appropriation Art is Fair Use: Cariou v. Prince
    In Cariou v. Prince, the Second Circuit has arguably expanded the scope of fair use in the context of appropriation art.  In its decision, the majority not only reversed the district court’s summary judgment in favor of the…
  • Apr 23

    Breaking Copyright Royalty Board News: Judge Roberts Resigns Suddenly

    Breaking Copyright Royalty Board News: Judge Roberts Resigns Suddenly
    Judge Roberts tendered his resignation from the Copyright Royalty Board today.  He is presently serving his second term, which would not have expired until next year.  The resignation is effective May 4, 2013. Here is Judge…
  • Apr 19

    Viacom v. YouTube: District Court Again Dismisses All Copyright Claims Against YouTube

    Viacom v. YouTube: District Court Again Dismisses All Copyright Claims Against YouTube
    On remand from the Second Circuit, which had partially reversed the district court’s summary judgment dismissing Viacom’s copyright infringement claims against YouTube, the district court has again dismissed all claims on DMCA…
Rank this Week: 582

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 581

New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

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

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/
  • May 17

    Raced Based Case Analysis in Legal Malpractice

    Raced Based Case Analysis in Legal Malpractice
    Courts are ready to consider dismissal of legal malpractice cases, especially when the motion for dismissal is predicated on the "but for" portion of the legal malpractice formula.  Put another way, even on thinly produced evidence, and…
  • May 16

    A Puzzling Decision in Legal Malpractice

    A Puzzling Decision in Legal Malpractice
    As the economic times turn around, we are still seeing the results of the mortgage bubble.  in Ferreira v Citiwide Real Estate & Mgt. Co.   2013 NY Slip Op 50745(U)   Decided on May 8, 2013 Supreme Court, Queens…
  • May 15

    Sometimes It's Just Too Late to Start That Case

    Sometimes It's Just Too Late to Start That Case
    Plaintiff's mother brought a personal injury case against the City of New York for plaintiff from an injury of December 20, 2002. She retained defendant attorneys to represent her. She discharged the attorneys via a "Consent to Change…
Rank this Week: 591