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The Korean Law Blog

Provides updates and comments 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…

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Trucking Accident Attorney Blog

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

http://www.truckingaccidentattorneyblog.com/

May 16
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Product Defect Claims in Truck Accident Not Preempted – Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen

Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Product Defect Claims in Truck Accident Not Preempted – Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen

As a Missouri semi truck accident attorney, I was interested to see a trucking accident case that involved multiple defendants, including some with allegedly defective auto products. Lake v. The Memphis Landsmen et al. grew out of a collision…
May 15
Trucking Accident Forces Five Families to Abandon their Home

Trucking Accident Forces Five Families to Abandon their Home

When most people hear the words “trucking accident,” images of fiery collisions involving an 18 wheeler and a crumpled passenger vehicle immediately spring to mind. However, there are other ways people can be harmed as a result of…
May 7
Trucker Criminally Charged in November Roadside Death of Illinois State Trooper

Trucker Criminally Charged in November Roadside Death of Illinois State Trooper

Last fall, I wrote here several times about a serious trucking accident near Litchfield, Ill. that killed an Illinois state trooper. In that case, the truck driver’s license was quickly taken away after federal authorities determined…

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Product Defect News & Advice

By Bisnar Chase.

http://www.productdefectnewsandadviceblog.com/

May 16
Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

Subaru to Recall 5,400 Vehicles for Potential Steering Defect

Subaru is issuing a vehicle defect recall for nearly 5,400 2013 Outback and Legacy models because the steering may fail. According to a report in The New York Times, the automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
May 15
Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine

Generic Drug Maker Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Pay $500 Million in Fine

Ranbaxy, an India-based generic drug manufacturer, has pleaded guilty to federal drug safety violations and has agreed to pay $500 million in fines to resolve claims that it sold substandard drugs, The New York Times reports. The article…
May 15
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

Chrysler Recalls 469,000 SUVs for Defective Gearshift

Chrysler has announced a vehicle defect recall for 469,000 SUVs worldwide for problems with the gearshift that could cause the gear to inadvertently shift to neutral. According to an NBC News report, the automaker will update software after…

Rank this Week: 548

Indiana Family Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.indianafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 16
My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?

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

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

Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1

Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties have a positive experience. There are many issues to consider…
May 10
Attorney Michele Jackson speaking at Child Welfare Symposium

Attorney Michele Jackson speaking at Child Welfare Symposium

Michele Jackson, an attorney at Harden Jackson Law, is presenting on International Adoption at the 37th Annual Child Welfare Symposium sponsored by the Joint Council on international children's services (JCICS) on May 21st, 2013. The…

Rank this Week: 552

Alabama Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Eversole Law LLC.

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

May 12
Alabama Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers Discuss Rebuilding Credit

Alabama Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers Discuss Rebuilding Credit

It's a myth that a bankruptcy is going to permanently decimate your credit score. The truth is, it will take some time, planning and effort to rebuild it, but our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers know the process is not likely to hinder you…
May 6
Birmingham Bankruptcy Help: Depression Drives Debt, Studies Suggest

Birmingham Bankruptcy Help: Depression Drives Debt, Studies Suggest

Our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers know it makes sense that someone deeply in debt would find themselves distraught and perhaps even greatly depressed about the situation. However, new research suggests that depression may actual fuel debt.…
Apr 25
Birmingham Bankruptcy Options for Families of Special Needs Children

Birmingham Bankruptcy Options for Families of Special Needs Children

Our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers see the sacrifices, patience and dedication of parents with special needs children. We know there are a few angels in the midst who make it possible. But we know they are not all miracle workers. When it…

Rank this Week: 551

Paralegal Blaw Blaw Blaw

Features information, tidbits, and stories of legal interest to California paralegals. By Lori Paul.

http://lorijpaul.com

May 12
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all! I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Feb 15
Judge Orders Settlement Posted to Dearborn Attorney Facebook Page

Judge Orders Settlement Posted to Dearborn Attorney Facebook Page

In an article in the JD Journal a judge hearing the case regarding a McDonald’s in Dearborn has told an attorney to remove all references to the case from a Facebook page he created, according to The Detroit Free Press. The lawyer,…
Jan 28
2013 Salary Guide Released for Paralegals by Robert Half Legal

2013 Salary Guide Released for Paralegals by Robert Half Legal

According to the salary guide released by Robert Half Legal, 2013 should see an increase in paralegal salaries by 3.1 to 3.9 %, depending on the size of the firm you work for. You can get a copy of their salary guide here. You can also…

Rank this Week: 533

No Deportation

Covers immigration and deportation of non-citizens. By Stanley D. Radtke.

http://nodeportation.blogspot.com/

May 10
A New Immigration Fraud Ring Busted in Los Angeles - Charges Include Fraud and Bribery

A New Immigration Fraud Ring Busted in Los Angeles - Charges Include Fraud and Bribery

The Los Angeles Time reported yesterday that Attorney Kwang Man "John" Lee was arrested for being the ring leader of an immigration fraud ring. The authorities reported that he was a man who could make things happen — for a price. For a…
Apr 16
New Report from Florida International University Finds DHS Secure Communities Not Targeting "Dangerous Criminals" As Directed By Obama Administration

New Report from Florida International University Finds DHS Secure Communities Not Targeting "Dangerous Criminals" As Directed By Obama Administration

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in South Florida are failing to abide by an Obama administration directive to focus deportation efforts on dangerous criminals, according to a report Monday by a Miami-based immigration…
Apr 5
Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) And Its Allies Profit From the Human Misery In the American Gulag System

Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) And Its Allies Profit From the Human Misery In the American Gulag System

CCA directly profits from the human misery involved in the crackdown on "illegal immigrants." CCA is the largest prison corporation and a member of ALEC,American Legislative Executive Council (ALEC), and has negotiated contracts with states…

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The Daniel R. Coquillette Rare…

The Daniel R. Coquillette Rare Book Room Blog

Covers rare legal books. From the Boston College Law Library.

http://rarebookroom.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
Recent acquisition: Joseph Story letter on bankruptcy law

Recent acquisition: Joseph Story letter on bankruptcy law

This exciting acquisition is a letter from Joseph Story, the influential Harvard Law professor and legal scholar who served as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court from 1812 until his death in 1845. Story penned this…
Apr 16
Legal History Roundtable with Michael Hoeflich--Thursday, April 18th

Legal History Roundtable with Michael Hoeflich--Thursday, April 18th

Michael Hoeflich holds a B.A. and M.A. from Haverford College, a J.D. from Yale Law School and the M.A. and PhD from Cambridge University. He has taught at the University of Illinois, Syracuse University, and the University of Kansas and was…
Apr 10
New acquisition: Granville Sharp's "A Tract on Duelling" (1773)

New acquisition: Granville Sharp's "A Tract on Duelling" (1773)

Granville Sharp (1735-1813) is perhaps best known as the initiator of the British abolitionist movement and an important force in bringing the end of slavery in Great Britain. His antislavery work "The law of retribution, or, A serious…

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California Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers personal injury lawsuits, settlements and news. By Estey & Bomberger.

http://esteybomberger.com/blog

Apr 19
San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Francisco’s cable cars are among the most accident-prone means of mass transportation in the country─averaging one accident every month, per vehicle mile traveled…
Apr 5
E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

Nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other meals are being recalled by Rich Products after an outbreak of E.coli The company is recalling all food products made at its Waycross, GA food plant, according to a company press…
Mar 4
Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

TECATE – A 31-year-old San Diego woman tragically died Sunday after a collision on the 94 Freeway, CBS 8 News reported. The woman was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the 94 when she was cut off by a Ford F-150 truck making…

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Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog

Covers campaigns & elections, education, energy & environment, faith & family, foreign affairs, immigration and more. By Chapman University law professor Hugh Hewitt.

http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/

Apr 9
Tests and Tiger Mom

Tests and Tiger Mom

New York City's Stuyvesant High School is one of those all too rare public schools for intellectually outstanding students. Such students are often bored to death in schools where the work is geared to the lowest common...
Apr 8
'Proportional' Response

'Proportional' Response

Since when has it been considered smart to tell your enemies what your plans are?Yet there on the front page of the April 8th New York Times was a story about how unnamed "American officials" were planning a...
Apr 2
Middle East 'Democracy'

Middle East 'Democracy'

The Obama administration treated the creation of "democracy" in the Middle East as a Good Thing. Ironically, those who created the United States of America viewed democracy with fear-- and created a Constitutional...

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Lethal Injection

Covers lethal injection in the United States.

http://lethal-injection-florida.blogspot.com/

Jan 15
Punished beyond the penalty | SocialistWorker.org

Punished beyond the penalty | SocialistWorker.org

Punished beyond the penalty | SocialistWorker.org
Jan 15
LEGISLATION: Maryland Governor Makes Death Penalty Repeal a Priority | Death Penalty Information Center

LEGISLATION: Maryland Governor Makes Death Penalty Repeal a Priority | Death Penalty Information Center

LEGISLATION: Maryland Governor Makes Death Penalty Repeal a Priority | Death Penalty Information Center
Jan 3
Ny kamp for Nathan | ba.no

Ny kamp for Nathan | ba.no

Ny kamp for Nathan | ba.no

Rank this Week: 547

Law of the Land

A blog on land use law and Zoning by Albany Law School Associate Dean and Professor Patricia Salkin.

http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/

Nov 19
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

This appeal concerns the legality of actions taken by the City of Frankenmuth to keep a Wal-Mart supercenter from being built on land owned by the Loesel family in Frankenmuth Township. As the result of a post purchase-agreement ordinance…
Nov 18
Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

The City of Tumwater, Washington enacted two ordinances, one affecting the City Code and the other the Comprehensive Plan, creating a manufactured home district. The City created this district, which covered six of the ten mobile home parks…
Nov 18
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

The city of Los Angeles enacted a sign ordinance regulating commercial speech far more extensively than it does non-commercial speech. Their ordinance required a building permit for all temporary signs other than those containing “a…

Rank this Week: 550

Boston Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonbankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Nov 6
Massachusetts Bankruptcy and the Unsecured Line of Credit

Massachusetts Bankruptcy and the Unsecured Line of Credit

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

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

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

Massachusetts Bankruptcy and Elizabeth Warren

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

Rank this Week: 537

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: 540

Law Firm Bottom_Line

Discussion on cost recovery, legal information services contracts and legal research training.

http://lawfirmbottomline.wordpress.com

Dec 12
A Major Shift – Transforming the Practice of Law

A Major Shift – Transforming the Practice of Law

We at Cable&Clark have evolved over the years, adapting to change and market needs. Right now, we are going through a major shift in our business model — a model that changes that way we deliver our services to clients … Continue reading…
Nov 14
Change anyone?

Change anyone?

Everyone knows that change is inevitable. For law firms and their law libraries, significant change has occurred over the last decade and will continue for the unforeseen future. Change is a necessity for survival. I’ve been an advocate of…
Nov 2
Things change, life can go on even better than before with the right attitude

Things change, life can go on even better than before with the right attitude

Even though some changes in life are a long time in the planning, when the time actually comes to implement the change our human instinct is to resist.

Rank this Week: 553

Media Law

Covers freedom of the press. By Robert J. Ambrogi.

http://www.legaline.com/medialaw.html

May 20
On Lawyer2Lawyer: Private Prisons and Prisoners’ Right

On Lawyer2Lawyer: Private Prisons and Prisoners’ Right

This week on our legal-affairs podcast Lawyer2Lawyer, we look at the debate over the growing use of private prisons. Joining us to discuss the issue are Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…
May 20
Do LinkedIn Endorsements Violate Legal Ethics?

Do LinkedIn Endorsements Violate Legal Ethics?

An update from LinkedIn this morning indicated that a connection of mine had endorsed me as being skilled in litigation. The person who endorsed me is someone I know only through the Internet. We have never met or spoken, that I can recall.…
May 17
A New Novel, By a Boston Lawyer, About a Boston Lawyer

A New Novel, By a Boston Lawyer, About a Boston Lawyer

Paul F. Kenney is a well-known Boston-area personal-injury lawyer and a partner in the law firm Kenney & Conley in Braintree, Mass. Now, he is also a published novelist. This week, Kenney published his new book, Paths Along the Way, which…

Rank this Week: 566

Federal Regulations Advisor

Provides insights and commentary on U.S. government regulatory affairs. By Leland E. Beck.

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/

May 20
SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill

SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) today decided (5+1–3), in City of Arlington v. FCC, that courts do owe agencies deference in interpreting the statutory scope of agency jurisdiction. The court held that lower courts…
May 19
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/20/13

Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/20/13

This week’s review is all about litigation updates: A new decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit struck down President Obama (POTUS)’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board…
May 17
ACUS 58th Plenary Session: Authoritative Recommendations & Studies Worth Reading

ACUS 58th Plenary Session: Authoritative Recommendations & Studies Worth Reading

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has released the agenda, recommendations, and supporting studies for its 58th Plenary Session to be held June 13 – 14, 2013. ACUS will consider adopting recommendations on:…

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Legal Feeds

Daily Canadian legal news blog powered by the team from Law Times and Canadian Lawyer.

http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/

May 20
This week at the SCC

This week at the SCC

In this short week at the Supreme Court of Canada there are only three appeals scheduled to be heard.May 21 — Quebec — R. v. McRaeCriminal law: While in prison awaiting trial, Stéphane McRae and another inmate conspired to…
May 17
Be vigilant for bad cheque scams over long weekend, warns LawPRO

Be vigilant for bad cheque scams over long weekend, warns LawPRO

LawPRO is warning lawyers to be vigilant about bad cheque fraud over the long weekend, when fraudsters are known to take advantage of bank closures and off-guard staff at law offices.LawPRO sees a higher traffic of bad cheque fraud activity…
May 17
News roundup — May 17, 2013

News roundup — May 17, 2013

CanadaBrazeau claims his 'day in court' will clear his name, The National PostLawyer for accused Bosma killer promises the 'real story' will come out, Toronto StarCivilian watchdog group launches investigation of northern B.C. RCMP officers,…

Rank this Week: 562

China Law Blog

Covers China business, travel and news. By Dan Harris and Steve Dickinson.

http://www.chinalawblog.com/

May 20
How To Protect Your Trademark In China; How To Stop Your Distributer From “Stealing” Your Trademark

How To Protect Your Trademark In China; How To Stop Your Distributer From “Stealing” Your Trademark

As often as we write about the need to register your trademarks in China, we have never written about how common it is for your China distributer to take your trademark and of how easy it is to prevent that. I thought of this last week…
May 18
How To Change Your WFOE Legal Representative. It Ain’t Easy….

How To Change Your WFOE Legal Representative. It Ain’t Easy….

Over the years my law firm has been called in a number of times to try to get rid of an out of control Legal Representative of a WOFE. Typically, the company calling us thinks that it ought to be able to rid itself of its WFOE Legal…
May 17
What Is Right With China?

What Is Right With China?

If you haven’t been reading ChinaFile’s twice weekly “Conversation,” you should be. It basically consists of a bunch of knowledgeable China people getting together and discussing one (usually deep think) China…

Rank this Week: 558

American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/blog/

May 20
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

The new film The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enduring 1925 novel, provides an opportunity to ponder estate planning lessons through the author’s own life story. In his 1926 short story The Rich Boy, Fitzgerald…
May 17
Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a premier membership organization providing legal education and business support for attorneys nationwide, celebrates 20 years of revolutionizing the practice of law. The Academy’s…
May 15
Heir of Last Resort

Heir of Last Resort

If a client dies without leaving a Will or Trust or other instructions regarding their assets, the assets pass via intestacy. Intestacy, essentially, is the default Will for each person dying a resident of that particular state. Every state…

Rank this Week: 570

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Blog

Covers medical malpractice, auto accident, work injury, and wrongful death cases.

http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/blog/

May 20
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for Half a Million Dollar

A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that a community health center failed to properly treat a pregnant mother’s diabetes, resulting in the stillbirth of her son, has been settled for $575,000. The mother, Ammee Price, filed the…
May 17
Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

Illinois Mother Files Lawsuit Alleging C-Section Error

An Illinois mother has filed a lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and attending physicians after her son suffered birth injuries allegedly as the result of a Caesarean section. The lawsuit claims that the…
May 14
School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

School Bus Company Involved in Fatal Crash Has Been Involved in Several Personal Injury Lawsuit

The company that owns the school bus involved in a recent fatal collision north of Chicago has been involved in a number of personal injury lawsuits. The accident has also focused attention on the dangerous intersection where the collision…

Rank this Week: 572

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/

May 17
"Why Tolerate Religion?" at the Center for Inquiry in Washington, DC

"Why Tolerate Religion?" at the Center for Inquiry in Washington, DC

The video.
May 16
In Memoriam: Richard Coulson

In Memoriam: Richard Coulson

Richard Coulson, professor emeritus at Oklahoma City University School of Law, passed away last week. He was 70. Coulson joined the OCU faculty in 1969...
May 14
Congratulations to the Chicago Alumni (and Bigelows and other Fellows) Who Accepted Tenure-Track Teaching Positions during 2012-13

Congratulations to the Chicago Alumni (and Bigelows and other Fellows) Who Accepted Tenure-Track Teaching Positions during 2012-13

This was a phenomenally difficult year on the teaching market, with 20% fewer schools interviewing, and, anecdotally at least, even fewer slots. (It was the...

Rank this Week: 567

Tillers on Evidence and Inference

The evidence blog of Professor Peter Tillers of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.

http://tillerstillers.blogspot.com/

May 17
Those Blinking (Messy) Declarations!

Those Blinking (Messy) Declarations!

Ah, real-world evidence problems are so messy! Consider the case in which the victim of a homicide - before his death - allegedly identified his killer by blinking his eyes three times. See Lisa Cornwell (AP reporter), Ohioan to appeal…
May 16
Proposed new standards for expert witnesses in family court cases in England and Wale

Proposed new standards for expert witnesses in family court cases in England and Wale

New standards for expert evidence in family courts announced, Consultation launched on exclusion of ‘so-called experts who are not up to scratch’ Fanily Law Week (May 16, 2013?): The Ministry of Justice has proposed…
May 15
Dan Kahan on Some Factors Affecting "Objectivity" (and the lack thereof)

Dan Kahan on Some Factors Affecting "Objectivity" (and the lack thereof)

Dan Kahan, Motivated reasoning & its cognates (blog post), Cultural Cognition Project (May 15, 2013): 1. Generally. Motivated reasoning refers to the unconscious tendency of individuals to process…

Rank this Week: 561

Copyright Chronicle

Covers copyright law and current copyright issues. By Thomas P. Gulick.

http://copyrightchronicle.blogspot.com/

May 16
Builder Beware: Copyright Infringement for Architectural Design

Builder Beware: Copyright Infringement for Architectural Design

An often overlooked function of the Copyright Act is the protection it provides for architectural works. Recently, however, the Eastern District of New York was called upon to decide a copyright infringement claim involving…
Apr 8
Ray Charles Foundation told to "Hit the Road Jack."

Ray Charles Foundation told to "Hit the Road Jack."

In The Ray Charles Foundation v. Robinson (C.D. Cal. 12-cv-2725), the court takes an interesting side-step around what will undoubtedly be the hottest copyright issue in the very near future – termination. The musician Ray Charles…
Mar 6
Arbitron sues Cleveland television station

Arbitron sues Cleveland television station

Plaintiff Arbitron is an audience measurement firm which provides ratings information for such media as radio and television. Plaintiff prepares different reports for different media markets including Cleveland, Ohio. …

Rank this Week: 574

Saxe Envirolaw News

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

http://envirolaw.com

May 16
Northstar former directors case continuing before Tribunal

Northstar former directors case continuing before Tribunal

The Ministry of the Environment’s attempt to impose unlimited personal liability on the directors of a parent company, apparently because they were directors when historic contamination was discovered and/or being cleaned up on…
May 14
Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?

Will Environmental Tribunal enforce public trust in water?

Ecojustice has intervened in an appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal, hoping that they will enforce a public trust in water resources. Nestle Canada Inc. (“Nestle”) runs Ontario’s largest water…
May 13
Innocent owner Kawartha Lakes loses at Court of Appeal

Innocent owner Kawartha Lakes loses at Court of Appeal

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Environmental Review Tribunal, refusing to allow an innocent landowner, City of Kawartha Lakes, to lead evidence about the actual polluters. Everyone agreed that the City was completely…

Rank this Week: 573

Ship Law Log

Covers the shipping industry. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.shiplawlog.com/

May 15
A Shipowner’s Right to Freight: The “Bulk Chile”

A Shipowner’s Right to Freight: The “Bulk Chile”

In Dry Bulk Handy Holding Inc v Fayette International Holdings Ltd (The “Bulk Chile”) [2013] EWCA Civ 184, the court considered whether a shipowner is entitled to demand payment to himself of freight under his bill of lading when…
May 15
BIMCO launches Designated Entities Clause for Charterpartie

BIMCO launches Designated Entities Clause for Charterpartie

BIMCO has published a precedent clause designed to address some concerns about sanctions. Most major sanctions regimes, including those of the US and EU, include lists of designated parties with whom it is effectively prohibited to do…
May 15
EU lifts financial sanctions against Myanmar / Burma

EU lifts financial sanctions against Myanmar / Burma

The Council of the European Union has published Regulation 401/2013 which repealed Regulation 194/2008. The 2013 Regulation came into force on 3 May 2013, and lifts all asset freezing measures and financial sanctions in place against…

Rank this Week: 569

Strictly Business

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

http://blog.alexanderdavie.com/

May 13
The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 4: Online Angel Investment Platform

The JOBS Act, a Year Later – Part 4: Online Angel Investment Platform

This post is the fourth in a series examining the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) one year after its passage and focuses on the provisions related to online angel investment platforms. In the last post of this…
May 12
Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 10: Indemnification (Part One)

Selling Your Business — Practical Tips for Sellers — Part 10: Indemnification (Part One)

This post was jointly written by Casey W. Riggs and Jennifer Wilson. This is part 10 of our series discussing the sale of a business from the seller’s perspective. We’ve covered commencement of a potential deal through…
Apr 29
Working Effectively with Your Lawyer: Five Tips to Effectively Engage and Use Legal Counsel

Working Effectively with Your Lawyer: Five Tips to Effectively Engage and Use Legal Counsel

Like it or not, most business owners will require legal counsel from time to time. In most circumstances, using legal counsel will be in the context of a transaction, like raising capital, buying a competitor, or bringing in a key…

Rank this Week: 559

Cruise Ship Law Blog

Covers cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea. By Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.

http://blog.lipcon.com/

May 7
Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Another day, another cruise ship mishap to raise Carnival Corp.'s tally. Authorities have reported that the California Air National Guard has rescued a man who became seriously ill on a cruise ship (under the Carnival umbrella of cruise…
May 7
Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Did you know that once you board a cruise ship, even if you leave from the United States, you are no longer on U.S. soil, and thus not subject to U.S. laws? Instead, you are in the territory of the flag of the ship (usually Bahamas or…
May 6
TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

There have been 198 reported overboard cruise accidents since 2000, but rarely has there been a chance for the public to actually hear first-hand details from a victim's point of view. While the sad truth is that most individuals who go…

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Entertainment Law Resources Blog

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

http://marklitwak.blogspot.com/

May 6
TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

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

Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013

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

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain

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

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QuestionCopyright.org

Covers copyright and freedom-based distribution methods for artists.

http://questioncopyright.org/

Apr 19
Make Art, Not Law.

Make Art, Not Law.

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

Lascaux Cave Painter Descendents to Recover Royaltie

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

Brains in Jails: Bad Metaphors Make Bad Journalism

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

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Alabama Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Alabama, along with debt management and budgeting help. By Richard L. Collins.

http://www.alabamabankruptcyblog.com/

Apr 9
How to Keep Your Stuff in Bankruptcy

How to Keep Your Stuff in Bankruptcy

Many of the clients I meet with believe that if they file bankruptcy, they will lose all their stuff, i.e. cars, house, etc. About the same number of clients believe that if they file bankruptcy they can keep the stuff...
Feb 1
Does Bankruptcy in Alabama Stop Collections Harassment from Debt Collectors?

Does Bankruptcy in Alabama Stop Collections Harassment from Debt Collectors?

Yes. All collection attempts by creditors are to stop as soon as your bankruptcy is filed. When your bankruptcy is filed the "automatic stay" goes into place. This prohibits debt collectors from making any effort to collect any debt…
Feb 1
Bankruptcy in Alabama

Bankruptcy in Alabama

Bankruptcy is Federal Law, so it should be the same in every state, right? Not quite. Unfortunately for individuals in Alabama the Bankruptcy Code allows individual states to opt out of the Federal Law in one key area; that is...

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Miami Florida Bankruptcy Law

By Jordan E. Bublick.

http://jbublick.blogspot.com/

Mar 7
Bankruptcy Glossary Aadversary proceedingA…

Bankruptcy Glossary Aadversary proceedingA lawsuit arising in or related to a bankruptcy case that is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. A nonexclusive list of adversary proceedings is set forth in Fed. R. Bankr. P.…
Mar 7
The Chapter 13 DischargeThe bankruptcy law…

The Chapter 13 DischargeThe bankruptcy law regarding the scope of the chapter 13 discharge is complex and has recently undergone major changes. Therefore, debtors should consult competent legal counsel prior to filing regarding the scope…
Mar 7
Making the Chapter 13 Plan WorkThe…

Making the Chapter 13 Plan WorkThe provisions of a confirmed plan bind the debtor and each creditor. Once the court confirms the plan, the debtor must make the plan succeed. The debtor must make regular payments to the trustee either…

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Mesothelioma Legal Information…

Mesothelioma Legal Information Center

Covers mesothelioma and asbestosis. From Deaton Shaw.

http://www.mesothelioma.net

Oct 24
Union Carbide Guilty of Cover-Up

Union Carbide Guilty of Cover-Up

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

Japan Earthquake Still Causing Asbestos Concern

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

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

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

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California Asbestos Law Blog

Covers asbestos diseases, occupations and products, as well as mesothelioma treatment options. By Vieira Trial Law.

http://asbestos.vieiratriallaw.com/

Jul 4
Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

Researchers are studying whether chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can deter tumor recurrence in patients with mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest caused by asbestos exposure. The study builds on the success of a…
Jun 29
Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

Treatment Options for Malignant Mesothelioma Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage I) If the malignant mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment will probably be surgery to remove the part of the chest lining with cancer…
Jun 29
New Mesothelioma Treatment

New Mesothelioma Treatment

Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management National Cancer Institute Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better…

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Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers family law issues such as Alimony, Annulment, Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Case updates. Published By Atlanta, Georgia law firm, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP.

http://www.atlantadivorceattorneyblog.com/

May 20
Name Change After Georgia Divorce

Name Change After Georgia Divorce

In a Georgia divorce action, “a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name.” OCGA §19-5-16. Once the divorce is granted, “the judgment or decree shall specify and restore to the party…
May 17
Duration of Child Support in Georgia

Duration of Child Support in Georgia

Family law attorneys deal with child support issues every day. A common question asked is: How long do I have to pay child support? Fortunately, Georgia law makes this clear. Specifically, the law says “[t]he duty to provide support…
May 13
Georgia Annulment

Georgia Annulment

A person has two options to end a marriage in Georgia – annulment or divorce. An annulment is much harder to come by and may only be granted in the case of a marriage declared void by law. OCGA §19-4-1. In Georgia,…

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog discusses topics such as boating, car, motorcyle, and pedestrian accidents. By Boston, MA personal injury lawyers Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/

May 20
3 Serious Dog Attacks in Bridgewater, MA, But No Help from Animal Control

3 Serious Dog Attacks in Bridgewater, MA, But No Help from Animal Control

The town of Bridgewater, MA is facing a serious issue following the resignation of the town’s animal control officer and three serious dog attacks since mid-February. Police say they are without backup when it comes to animal-related…
May 15
Supreme Judicial Court Orders new Massachusetts Premises Liability Trial in Framingham Injury Lawsuit by Man Paralyzed with SCI from Trampoline Jump Into Wading Pool

Supreme Judicial Court Orders new Massachusetts Premises Liability Trial in Framingham Injury Lawsuit by Man Paralyzed with SCI from Trampoline Jump Into Wading Pool

Massachusett’s highest court is mandating that there be a new trial in the Framingham premises liability lawsuit filed by Cleber Dos Santos against two property owners. Dos Santos became paralyzed from the chest down after he flipped…
May 8
Measure Would Give Victims of Massachusetts Sex Abuse Lawsuits Until Age 55 to Sue for Personal Injury

Measure Would Give Victims of Massachusetts Sex Abuse Lawsuits Until Age 55 to Sue for Personal Injury

A measure is being proposed that would raise the statute of limitations for victims of Massachusetts child sex abuse so that they would have until age 55 to sue for personal injury damages. Currently, most victims in the state have only until…

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AZ Attorney

Covers law practice in the desert Southwest. By Tim Eigo, the editor of Arizona Attorney magazine, which is the monthly publication of the State Bar of Arizona.

http://azatty.wordpress.com

May 20
Arts Winners of @azatty Displayed as May Facebook Profile Picture

Arts Winners of @azatty Displayed as May Facebook Profile Picture

Last fall, I wrote about the pleasure I take in Facebook’s then-new broad profile photo. I argued that it could especially be useful for businesses on that social media…
May 17
Unearthing Value From Cluttered Desk

Unearthing Value From Cluttered Desk

I’d wager the following: Anyone who has a cluttered workspace will claim that they really really really do have a system, and that it works for them. They may even go so far as to say that clutter is the sign of an active…
May 16
Coalition of Bar Associations Meets, Includes Arizona Leader

Coalition of Bar Associations Meets, Includes Arizona Leader

Recently, I heard from numerous bar leaders about a noteworthy event that occurred in Washington, DC—and that has implications for Arizona. This past month, an annual gathering of the Coalition of Bar Associations of Color occurred.…

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Indiana Intellectual Property &…

Indiana Intellectual Property & Technology Blog

Covers intellectual property & technology law, news and events, particularly focusing on stories that directly affect Indiana. By Kenan Farrell.

http://indianaintellectualproperty.wordpress.com/

May 20
Indiana Judge: Dark Knight Rises didn’t infringe on CLEAN SLATE trademark

Indiana Judge: Dark Knight Rises didn’t infringe on CLEAN SLATE trademark

Judge Philip Simon has ruled that Warner Bros.’ “The Dark Knight Rises” did not infringe on the trademarked name of a computer security program, Clean Slate. As a brief recap, Plaintiff Fortres Grand, an Indiana…
May 15
Default Judgment of $37,371 Entered Against BitTorrent Download Defendant

Default Judgment of $37,371 Entered Against BitTorrent Download Defendant

One month ago, Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson awarded the first default judgment in an Indiana download case. Judge Magnus-Stinson awarded the maximum allowable copyright damages for a total award of $151,425. Today, Judge…
May 12
Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Keystone Management Systems v. William Clyde Moore Jr.

Indiana Copyright Litigation Update – Keystone Management Systems v. William Clyde Moore Jr.

Here’s another case involving misappropriated architectural drawings. Home builders, you should know by now that architectural drawings are protected by copyright law. If there’s a floor plan you really like, just pay for it! The…

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TaxMama's TaxQuips

Daily tax and small business podcast with tax and small business news tidbits covering investment, inheritance real estate and more.

http://www.taxquips.com?cat=TaxQuips

May 20
IRS Missed It

IRS Missed It

Today TaxMama® hears from Jack in the TaxQuips Forum, who is frustrated. Let me summarize. After not filing for a while, he got caught up. Now, the IRS has sent his wife a notice saying she didn’t report the sales of her stock. Jack…
May 15
Undetermined 1099R

Undetermined 1099R

Today TaxMama® hears from Laura in the TaxQuips Forum, with a tough question. “In 2011 my Elderly client (78) pulled all the money out of a retirement account which his wife had set up for him some years back. My client learned…
May 13
Research Grant

Research Grant

Today TaxMama® hears from a couple of people in the TaxQuips Forum, with similar questions. The second one combines both person’s concerns. “My wife is a graduate student who received a few research grants this year. Some of…

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New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

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

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/

May 20
Starting the Case and Legal Malpractice

Starting the Case and Legal Malpractice

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

Raced Based Case Analysis in Legal Malpractice

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

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Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Bruce Jacobs & Associates, P.L.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

May 19
Miami Foreclosure Lawyers Unravel More Bank Manipulation

Miami Foreclosure Lawyers Unravel More Bank Manipulation

The bottom of the barrel ethics of big banks appear to have reached new lows, as evidenced by a recent confidential government investigation of JP Morgan. It was uncovered by The New York Times and alleges schemes designed to manipulate the…
May 13
Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner

Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner

Florida has become beset by the undead - mortgages, that is. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers understand that these homes, blighted and abandoned, have been campily named "zombie foreclosures." The reason being is they are not quite "dead" in…
May 11
Former DocX President to Serve At Least 3 Years Prison

Former DocX President to Serve At Least 3 Years Prison

She was once president of a successful mortgage document processing firm, called DocX LLC. But for at least the next three years, she'll be known by her prison inmate number. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers have learned that Lorraine Brown…

Rank this Week: 575

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: 581

Your Minnesota Family Lawyer Blog

Covers family law, estate planning, and probate in Minnesota. By Jennifer R. Lewis Kannegieter.

http://www.yourminnesotafamilylawyerblog.com/

May 16
5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

5 Things Couples Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate

Buying a house can be an exciting, and overwhelming, time. For couples purchasing real estate there are some legal consequences they should be aware of. All too often these consequences are not considered until the relationship…
May 9
Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

Creating the Perfect Child Custody/Parenting Time Arrangement for Your Children

One of the most difficult things in any paternity or divorce case is figuring out the schedule for your children – this comes into play when talking about both physical custody and parenting time. In Minnesota, physical custody is the…
May 5
Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent

Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agent

One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship,…

Rank this Week: 591

Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law in Kentucky. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.kentuckyinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
May 16
Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

Officials in Flemingsburg, a northeastern Kentucky city, are considering a ban on pit bulls. The city’s Mayor, Marty Voiers, reported that the city has received numerous complaints about the dogs attacking and chasing residents. The…
May 12
Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

A tenth plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe and former Chief Robert White, claiming he was wrongfully charged with a crime he could not have committed. Dale Todd, represented by…

Rank this Week: 578

Hyndman Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, startups and technology law.

http://hyndmanlaw.com/blog/

May 16
Are Unpaid Internships Legal in Ontario?

Are Unpaid Internships Legal in Ontario?

The Ministry of Labour has recently updated its page on internship. Misconceptions about the use of interns are common – this is a worthwhile read for technology businesses. ——– Hyndman | Law provides business law…
May 15
“Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for setting initial equity ownership among founders”

“Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for setting initial equity ownership among founders”

This is a somewhat involved but thorough and very smart post about an issue that confronts almost every founder – how to split the pie. Hat tip to @DavidCrow for noticing it.The post “Splitting up the Pie: Considerations for…
Jan 18
Time to say goodbye to an employee?

Time to say goodbye to an employee?

Here is a very helpful post from Lawpro’s Avoid A Claim blog, including employee termination checklist, about ending employment. And on a related note, a StartupNorth post on firing people by Michael Silagadze.The post Time to say…

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