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Delaware Business Litigation Report

Offers case summaries of Delaware court decisions in business-related litigation. By Morris James.

http://www.delawarebusinesslitigation.com/

Jun 13
Has the Merger Defense to Derivative Litigation Ended?

Has the Merger Defense to Derivative Litigation Ended?

Authored by Edward M. McNally This article was originally published in the Delaware Business Court Insider | June 12, 2013 Directors of a Delaware corporation have one sure defense to a derivative suit — eliminate the pesky…
Jun 12
Court Of Chancery Appoints Receiver To Hold Meeting

Court Of Chancery Appoints Receiver To Hold Meeting

Rich v Fuqi International Inc., C.A. 5653-VCG (June 12, 2013) What happens when the Court orders the holding of an annual meeting and the company refuses to do so? In this decision the Court of Chancery appointed a receiver with…
Jun 10
Supreme Court Broadly Upholds Fair Dealing Claim

Supreme Court Broadly Upholds Fair Dealing Claim

Gerber v. Enterprise Products Holdings LLC, No. 46, 2012 (June 10, 2013) This decision has big implications. In a line of past decisions, the Court of Chancery has upheld arguments that an LLC agreement may define what…

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Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and national elder law and estate planning issues. By Jeffrey A. Marshall.

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

I’m an elder law attorney who suffers from some hearing loss. Perhaps it is a result of too many rock concerts in the 1960’s or too many hours on the lawnmower with no ear protection. (I wear ear protection now, but of course that…
Jun 11
How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

Many people think that you are not allowed to make any gifts if you need nursing home care. But this misunderstanding can cost your family dearly. The truth is that gifts are allowed in many situations, and may be pretty much required if a…
Jun 7
Can you Fire your Trustee and Hire a New One?

Can you Fire your Trustee and Hire a New One?

It is getting easier for beneficiaries to change the trustee of that trust Mom or Dad created for them. In May a Pennsylvania appeals court reversed a lower court and allowed beneficiaries to replace a trustee who had done no wrong. In Re…

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Legal Theory Blog

Covers constitutional theory, feminist legal theory, law and economics, normative legal theory and more. By University of Illinois Professor Lawrence B. Solum.

http://lsolum.typepad.com/legaltheory/

Jun 13
Lehavi on Control over Decision-Making in Private Legal Organization

Lehavi on Control over Decision-Making in Private Legal Organization

Amnon Lehavi (Interdisciplinary Center Herzliyah - Radzyner School of Law) has posted Concepts of Power: Majority Control and Accountability in Private Legal Organizations (Virginia Law & Business Review (Forthcoming)) on SSRN. Here is…
Jun 13
Schrag on MOOCs & Legal Education

Schrag on MOOCs & Legal Education

Philip G. Schrag (Georgetown University - Law Center) has posted MOOCs and Legal Education: Valuable Innovation or Looming Disaster? on SSRN. Here is the Abstract: Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have spread across the landscape of higher…
Jun 13
Alexander on Principle

Alexander on Principle

Larry Alexander (University of San Diego School of Law) has posted What are Principles, and Do They Exist? on SSRN> Here is the abstract: In this paper I distinguish principles from rules and standards and ask if there are norms...

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Privacy and Security Law Blog

Covers biometrics, HIPAA, identity theft, PATRIOT Act, phishing and more. By Davis Wright Tremaine.

http://www.privsecblog.com/

Jun 13
HHS Releases HIPAA Regulations with Updates Incorporating Omnibus Rule Change

HHS Releases HIPAA Regulations with Updates Incorporating Omnibus Rule Change

By: Adam H. Greene In January 2013, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in the Federal Register, the most significant changes to the HIPAA regulations since they were first promulgated. …
Jun 12
Federal Cybersecurity Initiatives Demand Vigilance of Communication and Energy Infrastructure Owners and Operator

Federal Cybersecurity Initiatives Demand Vigilance of Communication and Energy Infrastructure Owners and Operator

By: Robert G. Scott, Jr. Cybersecurity initiatives are moving rapidly within the federal government and require owners and operators of critical infrastructure – including in particular Communication and Energy Systems, and those…
May 14
FCC Clarifies Companies' Liability for Third-Party Marketer TCPA Violation

FCC Clarifies Companies' Liability for Third-Party Marketer TCPA Violation

By: Ronald G. London The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a long-awaited declaratory ruling governing when a company is liable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and FCC telemarketing and autodialing…

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Lex Scripta

From the Dallas Association of Law Librarians.

http://dallnet.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
Supreme Court of the United States decides gene patentability

Supreme Court of the United States decides gene patentability

The full decision is located here, but the holding is below.http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/12pdf/12-398_8njq.pdf ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY ET AL. v.MYRIAD GENETICS, INC., ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF…
Jun 10
HALL/DALL/SWALL/UNT reception at AALL 2013

HALL/DALL/SWALL/UNT reception at AALL 2013

The HALL/DALL/SWALL/UNT reception at the AALL 2013 Conference will be held Sunday, July 14th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Dragon Fish Cafe.Google Map Directions:Dragon Fish Cafe (in the Paramount Hotel)722 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101If you…
May 23
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

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

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Covers emerging empirical legal scholarship, conference updates and empirical claims. Edited by Professors Michael Heise, Theodore Eisenberg, William Ford, Sara Benesh, William Henderson, Frank Cross, Carolyn Shapiro, anbd Christopher Zorn

http://www.elsblog.org/the_empirical_legal_studi/

Jun 13
UCLA's Outstanding Stats Resource

UCLA's Outstanding Stats Resource

Those looking for either introductory or mid-level instructional on-line resources should visit UCLA's idre site. The site's resources are both deep and wide. Particularly helpful is an array of on-line classes and workshops (some with…
Jun 10
When Independent Variables Reverse Sign

When Independent Variables Reverse Sign

Andrew Gelman (Columbia--Statistics) has an interesting post about a nettlesome little topic -- How to make sense of an independent variable that "flips" signs (that is, goes from negative to positive or vice-versa) across model…
Jun 3
Helpful SPSS Resource

Helpful SPSS Resource

Though most of our stats software package-related posts skew towards Stata, we remain mindful that folks' tastes vary across the most popular packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R, SAS). With this in mind, we recently stumbled across a helpful and…

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Cobb County Divorce Lawyer

Covers divorce law. By Diane Cherry.

http://cobbcountydivorcelawyer.wordpress.com/

Jun 13
Father Rights in Cobb and Cherokee County

Father Rights in Cobb and Cherokee County

Father Rights in Cobb and Cherokee County At The Cherry Law Firm, P.C., located in Kennesaw, Georgia, we know how devastating it is to be separated from your children. Just as important, your children need and want to spend time ……
Jun 11
The Cherry Law Firm, P.C.

The Cherry Law Firm, P.C.

The Cherry Law Firm, P.C. If you are struggling with a serious family law or criminal defense issue, Diane Cherry can help you pursue a favorable outcome. Call today to speak with experienced Cobb County criminal and family law attorney,…
Jun 11
2013 Family Fun Safety Day at the Cobb Safety Village (June 21)

2013 Family Fun Safety Day at the Cobb Safety Village (June 21)

Reblogged from Occupy My Family: Location: Cobb Safety Village 1220 Al Bishop Drive Marietta, GA Time: 9:00 AM- Noon Details: Families are invited to enjoy an entertaining and educational event during Family Fun…

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California Medical Malpractice Law…

California Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers birth injuries, brain injuries and medical malpractice settlements and verdicts. By Bostwick & Peterson, LLP.

http://www.californiamedicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

Jun 13
Increasing Number Of States Allow Recovery Under "Loss Of Chance Doctrine" In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Increasing Number Of States Allow Recovery Under "Loss Of Chance Doctrine" In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

For many parents finding out that had your doctor diagnosed a medical condition sooner, your child’s outcome could have been better, adds additional anguish to an already difficult situation. This past week, the Minnesota State Supreme…
Jun 6
Newborn Jaundice Can Lead To Serious Birth Injurie

Newborn Jaundice Can Lead To Serious Birth Injurie

Many times in the first few hours and days following an infant’s birth, his or her skin may have a yellowish appearance, signaling that the baby is suffering from jaundice as the result of an excess of bilirubin. Bilirubin is the…
May 30
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Improve Patient Safety

Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Improve Patient Safety

A recent medical malpractice op ed piece published in The New York Times reached a conclusion that many California medical malpractice attorneys already know – medical malpractice liability improves, rather than harms, patients’…

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Cultural Heritage Lawyer

Covers cultural heritage law and policy topics. By Ricardo A. St. Hilaire.

http://culturalheritagelawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
Museum of Fine Arts Curator Offers Due Diligence Model, Saying "Ignorance is No Excuse"

Museum of Fine Arts Curator Offers Due Diligence Model, Saying "Ignorance is No Excuse"

The Weary Herakles has long been a poster child for the problems surrounding undocumented antiquities. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) acquired a partial interest in the top half of the statue in 1981 and then a full interest in 2004…
Jun 11
Statues From New York's Met Museum Repatriated to Cambodia

Statues From New York's Met Museum Repatriated to Cambodia

Video source: AFPThis post is researched, written, and published on the blog Cultural Heritage Lawyer Rick St. Hilaire at culturalheritagelawyer.blogspot.com. Text copyrighted 2010-2013 by Ricardo A. St. Hilaire, Attorney & Counselor at…
Jun 7
Want to Learn More About Cultural Property Law?

Want to Learn More About Cultural Property Law?

Spend a week studying cultural property law with Plymouth State University's summer program. This intensive course will take place from July 15 through 20. The class includes a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.Plymouth State…

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Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers…

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers Blog

By Altman & Altman.

http://www.druginjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 13
Drug Injury Lawsuits Blame Johnson & Johnson’s Tylenol for Liver Damage

Drug Injury Lawsuits Blame Johnson & Johnson’s Tylenol for Liver Damage

In over 180 dangerous drug cases, plaintiffs are suing drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson for severe liver damage that they say was caused by Tylenol. The complaints content that J &J did not warn about the risks involved with taking…
Jun 10
Whistleblower Awarded $48 Million in Case Against Generic Pharmaceutical Company, Ranbaxy

Whistleblower Awarded $48 Million in Case Against Generic Pharmaceutical Company, Ranbaxy

Dinesh Thakur, a former employee of Ranbaxy, will receive $48.6 million for his role as the lead whistleblower in the case against the India-based generic-drug company. The company pleaded guilty to seven counts of “selling adultered…
Jun 6
Indian Pharmaceutical Company Ranbaxy to pay $500 million in Criminal and Whistleblower Case

Indian Pharmaceutical Company Ranbaxy to pay $500 million in Criminal and Whistleblower Case

The Indian generic-drug company, Ranbaxy has pleaded guilty to seven criminal charges after it fraudulently manufactured and sold adultered generic drugs in the United States and throughout the global pharmaceutical market. The company was…

Rank this Week: 674

Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

http://ipandentertainmentlaw.wordpress.com

Jun 13
Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use

Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use

In part three of Trademark Basics we explore “intent to use” trademark applications, interstate commerce, and common law rights in trademarks. You may be interested in Part 1 on “Selecting A Trademark,” …
Jun 10
Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application

Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application

This post is Part 2 of Trademark Basics. Take a look at Part 1 here on selecting a trademark. You may also be interested in Part 3 on “Intent To Use” and Part 4 on “Post Registration.” Q: How does the…
Jun 6
Stone Temple Pilots Trademark and Band Dispute

Stone Temple Pilots Trademark and Band Dispute

The three remaining original band members of the Stone Temple Pilots sued expelled member Scott Weiland in May 2013 claiming breach of their written partnership agreement, breach of fiduciary duty and trademark infringement. Weiland was voted…

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Civilian's Guide to Lawyers

Covers legal fees, malpractice, ethics, lawyer selection, and current legal events. By John Toothman.

http://blog.civiliansguidetolawyers.com/

Jun 13
Unnatural Selection: Supreme Court rewards DNA manipulation

Unnatural Selection: Supreme Court rewards DNA manipulation

In a widely anticipated ruling on the patentability of pieces of human DNA, the US Supreme Court has demonstrated why it can be both hilarious and scary to entrust all manner of issues — including scientific, moral, and medical issues…
Jun 10
Correlate This: Non-rampant unethical behavior ascribed to age, Great Recession

Correlate This: Non-rampant unethical behavior ascribed to age, Great Recession

Jumping to headline-grabbing conclusions based on thin evidence is what keeps the news media going. Every time someone crashes a car it’s got to be put into the hot topic of the day, like distracted texting, the tagline du…
Jun 8
Divorced From Accountability: High-flying pillar of the bar finally disbarred

Divorced From Accountability: High-flying pillar of the bar finally disbarred

Bar authorities are supposed to be policing the legal profession, to protect clients from unethical and illegal conduct by its own members. As I’ve noted in other posts, however, the bars are often also the trade association for…

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SullivanLawNet

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

http://www.sullivanlaw.net

Jun 13
US Supreme Ct: Naturally Occurring DNA is Unpatentable Product of Nature

US Supreme Ct: Naturally Occurring DNA is Unpatentable Product of Nature

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that naturally occurring DNA is a product of nature and, as such, is not patentable. Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., No. 12-398 (U.S. June 13, 2013). However, according to the…
Jun 5
Spanish Plant Variety Rights Litigation Continue

Spanish Plant Variety Rights Litigation Continue

According to news reports, an appellate court in Granada, Spain recently affirmed a lower tribunal’s denial of a request by Swiss multinational Syngenta for provisional measures against a company it claimed was infringing…
May 21
Senate Tax Report Details Apple’s Offshore Profit-Shifting Tactic

Senate Tax Report Details Apple’s Offshore Profit-Shifting Tactic

The report of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on Apple Inc.’s international tax strategy sheds light on how the company has exploited to maximum effect a number of gaps in the web of national tax jurisdictions.…

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Federalist Society SCOTUScast

Provides expert commentary on U.S. Supreme Court cases as they are argued and issued. By the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies.

http://fedsoc.server326.com/audio/SCOTUScast/SCOTUScast.xml

Jun 13
Metrish v. Lancaster - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Metrish v. Lancaster - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On May 20, 2013 the Supreme Court announced its decision in Metrish v. Lancaster. The question in this case was whether a petitioner was entitled to federal habeas relief when, in his retrial for murder, Michigan courts relied on…
Jun 11
PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

| On May 20, 2013, the Supreme Court announced its decision in PPL Corporation and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The case considered whether, in determining the “creditability” of a foreign tax--meaning…
Jun 6
City of Arlington v. FCC - Post-decision SCOTUScast

City of Arlington v. FCC - Post-decision SCOTUScast

| On May 20, 2013, the Supreme Court announced its decision in City of Arlington v. FCC. The case considered whether a court should give so-called Chevron deference to a government agency’s determination regarding…

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Ogden Bankruptcy Blog

By Jason Richards.

http://ogdenbankruptcyblog.com/

Jun 13
The Student Loan Monster

The Student Loan Monster

Most people are aware that, typically, student loans cannot be discharged through the usual bankruptcy process. Instead, Congress requires student loan borrowers to initiate an adversary proceeding, a separate lawsuit filed within the…
May 20
The Means Test

The Means Test

The Huffington Post is reporting today that David Adkins (aka “Sinbad”) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California. Sinbad’s case, in my view, completely underscores the unfairness of the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy…
Apr 6
Debtors Prison

Debtors Prison

credit: http://philoforchange.wordpress.com There was a great article in the Salt Lake Tribune today about small claims courts and bench warrants. The article discusses several cases where debtors were locked up in handcuffs upon entering the…

Rank this Week: 158

Labor Immigration Law

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

http://www.laborimmigration.com

Jun 13
When is the Interview Waived for Family-based I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications?

When is the Interview Waived for Family-based I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications?

Many of our clients and readers (especially those who have family-based immigrant visa cases) are aware that a family-based Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, required an interview to be conducted at a local (to the applicant) service…
Jun 13
Visa Bulletin Expectations and Predictions for the Remainder of the Fiscal Year – EB-2 India Forward Movement Expected

Visa Bulletin Expectations and Predictions for the Remainder of the Fiscal Year – EB-2 India Forward Movement Expected

After the July 2013 Visa Bulletin was issued a few days ago, many of our clients and readers are anxious to get a sense of what we should expect for the remainder of the 2013 Fiscal Year (ends on September 30, 2013). …
Jun 13
Visa Bulletin Expectations and Predictions for the Remainder of the Fiscal Year – EB-2 India Forward Movememnt Expected

Visa Bulletin Expectations and Predictions for the Remainder of the Fiscal Year – EB-2 India Forward Movememnt Expected

After the July 2013 Visa Bulletin was issued a few days ago, many of our clients and readers are anxious to get a sense of what we should expect for the remainder of the 2013 Fiscal Year (ends on September 30, 2013). …

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Privacy & Security Matters

By Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

http://www.privacyandsecuritymatters.com

Jun 13
Seventh Circuit Declines to Review Class Certification Order in Enormous Computer Privacy Class Action

Seventh Circuit Declines to Review Class Certification Order in Enormous Computer Privacy Class Action

Written by Kevin McGinty and Evan Nadel In its recent decision in Harris v. comScore, Inc., the Seventh Circuit declined to review a trial court order certifying a plaintiff class consisting of hundreds of thousands of computer owners who…
Jun 4
Delta Finds Reprieve in State Court, but Not Everyone Will Get to Fly the Friendly Skie

Delta Finds Reprieve in State Court, but Not Everyone Will Get to Fly the Friendly Skie

By Cynthia Larose, Evan Nadel, and Jake Romero California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ attempt to bring an enforcement action against Delta Air Lines, Inc. won’t be leaving the runway. California Superior Court Judge Marla J.…
Jun 3
Mandatory Data Breach Notification Coming to Australia

Mandatory Data Breach Notification Coming to Australia

Thanks to our friends at Gilbert + Tobin Privacy law is once again on the Government’s legislation reform agenda with the introduction recently of the Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013. The Bill if passed will amend the…

Rank this Week: 373

Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts in Nevada.

http://www.wealth-counselors.com/blog/

Jun 13
Think Twice Before Choosing Joint Ownership

Think Twice Before Choosing Joint Ownership

There are DIY legal document sites on the Internet that sell generic fill-in-the-blanks legal documents including last wills. Another type of do-it-yourself estate planning involves the use of joint ownership. It is possible to add a…
Jun 12
Life Insurance: Answers to Tax Question

Life Insurance: Answers to Tax Question

The role of Life insurance is extremely important when considering your estate plan. We would like to highlight three commonly asked questions about the tax implications, and provide the answers to them here. I have been made aware of…
May 30
A Brief Glance at Life Estate

A Brief Glance at Life Estate

Sometimes people would like to leave behind some type of asset to another individual without giving the recipient the right to decide who receives it after the recipient dies. Life estates are sometimes used when this circumstance exists.…

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Likelihood of Confusion

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

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com

Jun 13
Ghost Rider vs. Free Riders?

Ghost Rider vs. Free Riders?

News from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals: The man who might have created the Marvel Comics superhero/anti-hero Ghost Rider… well, might in fact have created Ghost Rider, and might not have transferred all of his rights in the…
Jun 11
Keeping tabs on the worst

Keeping tabs on the worst

Originally posted 2008-01-22 13:42:33. Republished by Blog Post Promoter John Welch presents the “Ten Worst TTAB Decisions of 2007.” I love stuff like this!
Jun 11
Starbucks — not a “preya” in Korea

Starbucks — not a “preya” in Korea

Originally posted 2006-10-12 20:04:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The Korea Times reports that perpetual trademark litigation plaintiff Starbucks has lost two in a row to South Korea’s Elpreya company, which features a line of…

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Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Provides analysis of crimes and sentences for Florida state and federal criminal offenses. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.florida-criminal-attorney-blog.com/

Jun 13
James McKnight, Former Florida Miami Dolphins NFL Player, Arrested for Domestic Violence

James McKnight, Former Florida Miami Dolphins NFL Player, Arrested for Domestic Violence

James McKnight, a former Florida Miami Dolphins NFL player, was arrested Monday after he was accused of shoving his wife over a table during an argument, news sources report. McKnight, 40, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on…
Jun 12
Greg Dent, Florida State University Football Player, Arrested for Sexual Assault

Greg Dent, Florida State University Football Player, Arrested for Sexual Assault

Greg Dent, a Florida State University football player, was arrested Sunday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a close friend who was sleeping over at his home following a night out, news sources report. Dent was booked into police…
Jun 11
Paul Marcey of Pompano Beach, Florida Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition

Paul Marcey of Pompano Beach, Florida Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition

Paul Marcey of Pompano Beach, Florida was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of exposing himself at a playground in view of several children, news sources report. Marcey, 56, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on charges of…

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Patent Law Practice Center

Features news, analysis and resources on patent law. From the Practicing Law Institute (PLI).

http://patentlawcenter.pli.edu

Jun 13
Innovating for the Electric Car Economy

Innovating for the Electric Car Economy

Electric charging stations are an important part of the future of hybrid electric car use; easy access to charging stations will benefit hybrid vehicle owners tremendously and enable the eventual switch from fossil fuels to electricity. But…
Jun 10
USPTO Update: IP5 Meet, Patent Classification News, Pappas Leaving

USPTO Update: IP5 Meet, Patent Classification News, Pappas Leaving

In this edition of USPTO Update: (1) World’s five largest Intellectual Property offices (IP5) meet in Silicon Valley; (2) the USPTO and KIPO announce launch of Cooperative Patent Classification System Pilot; and (3) Peter Pappas, USPTO…
Jun 7
Obama Takes on Patent Troll

Obama Takes on Patent Troll

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, the Obama Administration announced that the President was taking up the fight against patent trolls with immediate Executive action and by asking Congress to adopt certain legislative reforms. The White House…

Rank this Week: 585

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Covers Washington State and Seattle DUI defense, information and news. By Leyba Defense PLLC.

http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
The Court's Role in hearing DUI case

The Court's Role in hearing DUI case

I recently came across this website that was posted on another DUI blog that follow. It is called The Courts Role in Reducing the Incidence of Impaired Driving. This website asks a great question. But in my opinion the answer given by…
Jun 10
Don't follow the antics of Chad Johnson at your Probation hearing

Don't follow the antics of Chad Johnson at your Probation hearing

In case you're not familiar with who Chad Johnson is. He is a former NFL wide receiver. He used to go by the name Chad Ochocinco, but changed it back to his original name last year. Anyway today a Judge handed down a 30 day jail…
Jun 7
Things a Seattle DUI Attorney should not do in Trial

Things a Seattle DUI Attorney should not do in Trial

First let me preface this with I am in now way an expert when it comes to DUI case and jury trials. Yes I have litigated over 100 jury trials, but I'm always still learning, and I'm always open to becoming a better trial attorney. But…

Rank this Week: 581

Integrity Marketing

Marketing advice for law firms. From Jennifer Campbell of Integrity Marketing Solutions (IMS).

http://integritymarketing.typepad.com/ims/

Jun 13
Quote of the Month for Social Media Sharing

Quote of the Month for Social Media Sharing

To use this month's inspirational quote, download one of the following graphics, share it to Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn (be sure to include a simple comment or call to action) and include a link to your law firm's website.
Jun 12
Saying "If You Use Social Media ... Don't Call Me" is a Dumb Idea

Saying "If You Use Social Media ... Don't Call Me" is a Dumb Idea

Even if you are not a Facebook expert or have never used Twitter, the last thing you want to do is put up a sign that says "If you use social media DO NOT CALL ME!" If you are ignoring this valuable resource, in essence, that is…
Jun 10
Demystifying the QR Code

Demystifying the QR Code

The first time I saw one of these crazy-looking images, the only thing I could think was -- WEIRD. I thought there was no way that QR codes would ever take off and become as popular as they have. Now, they are one of the hottest trends in…

Rank this Week: 536

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelescriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 13
LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department has been removed from his position as commander after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. According to an ABC News report, the Los Angeles Police Captain was arrested on the 101…
Jun 13
LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department has been removed from his position as commander after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. According to an ABC News report, the Los Angeles Police Captain was arrested on the 101…
Jun 11
ACLU Exposes Racial Profiling During Marijuana Arrest

ACLU Exposes Racial Profiling During Marijuana Arrest

According to national findings reported by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), African Americans are four times more likely than Caucasians to face charges for marijuana use. The ACLU believes that this is proof of racial profiling…

Rank this Week: 798

The Sociable Lawyer Blog

The Sociable Lawyer is both a series of local meet-ups in the physical world and an online resource for lawyers who want to network with other lawyers and learn the hottest practice management and marketing tools, tips and strategies. We're particularly excited about how attorneys are integrating emerging technologies into the everyday practice of law.

http://sociablelawyer.org/

Jun 13
3 Networking Tips for the Would-Be Rainmaker

3 Networking Tips for the Would-Be Rainmaker

Although tools like Twitter and LinkedIn provide excellent networking opportunities, many of the best networking opportunities still present themselves when you meet people face to face. I still regularly attend conferences, summits, and…
Jun 12
5 Ways a DOMA Repeal Means Big Change—and Not Just for Gay Couple

5 Ways a DOMA Repeal Means Big Change—and Not Just for Gay Couple

With the Supreme Court expected to rule any day on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex couples may—for the first time—qualify for the same federal benefits that heterosexual spouses enjoy. These benefits are significant:…
Jun 10
Scamming by Cramming: Is Your Cell Phone Safe?

Scamming by Cramming: Is Your Cell Phone Safe?

Guest contributor Athina K. Powers, a California attorney and certified fraud examiner, explains how easy it is to fall victim to scammers. Ms. Powers is a member of the Rocket Lawyer On Call® network. Cramming is not a new type of scheme…

Rank this Week: 407

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber,…

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC

Covers bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure, and real estate law in New York.

http://vaughnweberlaw.com

Jun 13
Picking a Jury in a Personal Injury Case

Picking a Jury in a Personal Injury Case

The jury selection process in Personal Injury cases is very important. Questioning the potential jurors is a process known as “Voir Dire.” This may be the single most important process in the whole trial. …
Jun 5
HAMP Program Extended

HAMP Program Extended

HAMP Loan Modifications will continue to be available to homeowners “through December 31, 2015.” The original program deadline was December 31, 2013. “The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing…
May 31
Evaluating a Personal Injury Case

Evaluating a Personal Injury Case

There are several factors that need to be considered in determining what the value of a Personal Injury case is. Multiple attorneys can have varying opinions with regards to the same case. That is because some attorneys will lend…

Rank this Week: 808

Iowa Workers' Compensation Law

By Paul McAndrew Law Firm.

http://iowaworkcomplaw.com/

Jun 13
How To Manage Worry Without Medication

How To Manage Worry Without Medication

Today’s post comes from guest author Kit Case from Causey Law Firm. For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about the very real medical dangers of worry. For injured or disabled workers, worry can add an additional and…
Jun 10
Reversing A Century Of Progress – Are We Back In Upton Sinclair’s Jungle?

Reversing A Century Of Progress – Are We Back In Upton Sinclair’s Jungle?

Many workers no longer have paid sick days. Today’s post comes from guest author Rod Rehm from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. Health Care Is Just The Beginning At a time when a flu epidemic is exploding out of control, killing……
Jun 3
Nanotechnology in the Workplace

Nanotechnology in the Workplace

Today’s post comes from guest author Leonard Jernigan from The Jernigan Law Firm. During cancer research in 1986 an accident created the first man-made nanoparticle, an incredibly small particle which can absorb radiant energy and…

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Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit…

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update

Covers compliance issues, tax exemption, real estate, intellectual property and charitable fundraising issues affecting nonprofits.

http://wagenmakerlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
Attention: Is Your Charity Qualified?

Attention: Is Your Charity Qualified?

Have you taken steps to ensure that your charitable contributions are tax deductible? To be eligible for such favorable status, the organization must be qualified with the IRS as a “section 501(c)(3)”…
Jun 7
Let Freedom Ring! 501(c)(3)s, Free Speech, and Politic

Let Freedom Ring! 501(c)(3)s, Free Speech, and Politic

The recent IRS scandal confirms that the IRS is capable of, and at times does, abuse their regulatory authority over tax-exempt nonprofits. While most of the tax-exempt organizations involved thus far have apparently been section…
May 31
In the News: The IRS and 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations: What’s the Big Difference?

In the News: The IRS and 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations: What’s the Big Difference?

In case you haven’t read the news lately, the IRS has been targeting conservative nonprofits, mostly 501(c)(4) organizations. What are 501(c)(4)s? Do you need to know the difference between a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4)? …

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27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel

Jun 13
Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Gene

Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Gene

The Supreme Court said human genes isolated by scientists may not be patented, ruling unanimously today in a dispute weighing intellectual property associated with genes known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian…
Jun 12
NSA Snooping Was Only the Beginning. Meet the Spy Chief Leading Us Into Cyberwar

NSA Snooping Was Only the Beginning. Meet the Spy Chief Leading Us Into Cyberwar

General Keith Alexander has been building a secret army capable of launching devastating cyberattacks. Now it's ready to unleash hell.
Jun 12
Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal

Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal

A long neglected and overlooked federal oversight board hit the limelight today when NSA chief Keith Alexander agreed publicly to cooperate with an investigation into the spygate scandal by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight…

Rank this Week: 83

Trade Secret Litigator Blog

Covers trade secret, covenant not to compete and cybersecurity law. . By Hahn Loeser.

http://www.hahnloeser.com/tradesecretlitigator/

Jun 13
Thursday Wrap-Up (June 13, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Thursday Wrap-Up (June 13, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Here are the noteworthy trade secret, non-compete and cybersecurity stories from the past week, as well as one or two that I missed over the past couple of weeks: Trade Secret and Non-Compete Posts and Articles: "Can Business Relationships…
Jun 12
Pulse Technologies, Inc. v. Notaro: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Enforces Non-Compete and Holds Offer Letter Not Binding on Employer

Pulse Technologies, Inc. v. Notaro: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Enforces Non-Compete and Holds Offer Letter Not Binding on Employer

One of the issues that divides many states is whether a covenant not to compete that is offered after the start of employment is enforceable. Most states (such as Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio) recognize that mere…
Jun 6
Thursday Wrap-Up (June 6, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Thursday Wrap-Up (June 6, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Here are the noteworthy trade secret, non-compete and cybersecurity stories from the past week, as well as one or two that I missed over the past couple of weeks: Trade Secret and Non-Compete Posts and Articles: In yet another non-compete…

Rank this Week: 769

Social Security Disability Lawyer…

Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers Social Security disability claims. By Louis B. Lusk.

http://www.social-security-disability-lawyer-blog.com/

Jun 13
National Disabilities Professional Week Hits a Milestone

National Disabilities Professional Week Hits a Milestone

The week of June 10-14, 2013 marks the 15th anniversary of National Disabilities Professional Week, according to the National Association of Disability Examiners. The U.S. Social Securities Administration (SSA) employs nearly 65,000 people…
Jun 7
Cystic Fibrosis and Social Security Disability

Cystic Fibrosis and Social Security Disability

Have you ever had a bad cold and had trouble breathing due to a lot of phlegm and mucus? It feels like you are breathing through a puddle. There are people who breath like this everyday because they have cystic fibrosis. "Cystic fibrosis…
May 28
SSD Insolvency?

SSD Insolvency?

Social Security Disability has not always been a part of the Social Security plan. In 1954, Congress enacted the first disability program under the Social Security Act. In 1956, Congress provided for monthly disability benefits for eligible…

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Furd Log

Covers intellectual property, technology, culture and policy. By Frank Field.

http://msl1.mit.edu/furdlog

Jun 13
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Cannot Be Owned

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Cannot Be Owned

Even if they have value: Association for Molecular Patholody v. Myriad Genetics, inc. Respondent Myriad Genetics, Inc. (Myriad), discovered the precise location and sequence of two human genes, mutations of which can substantially increase…
Mar 27
A Nice Bit on the Impact of “First Sale”

A Nice Bit on the Impact of “First Sale”

In a Copyright Ruling, the Legacy of the Betamax [pdf] (See Justices Permit Resale of Copyrighted Imports [pdf]) Before Napster and LimeWire, before Megauploads and the Pirate Bay, media companies’ epic struggle against copying,…
Mar 15
Nothing New Here, But Nice To See It’s Getting Attention Again

Nothing New Here, But Nice To See It’s Getting Attention Again

From “The Copyright Rule We Need to Repeal If We Want to Preserve Our Cultural Heritage” [pdf] — critiques familiar to those who complained about the DMCA when it was first proposed. Opponents of the DMCA…

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Law School Academic Support Blog

By Rebecca Flanagan and Assistant Dean Amy Jarmon.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/academic_support/

Jun 13
Getting the Most Out of Conference

Getting the Most Out of Conference

I would like to start with a wonderful experience I just had, that is, attending the AASE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. As I was coming home on the plane, I got to thinking about the importance of being ASPish...
Jun 12
Director of Academic Support at Whittier

Director of Academic Support at Whittier

Job Title: Director of Academic Support Whittier Law School seeks experienced candidates to direct our Academic Support Program ("ASP") and work with our ASP and Bar Preparation professionals as part of a team dedicated to student…
Jun 10
Physician, Heal Thyself: Taking My Own Advice

Physician, Heal Thyself: Taking My Own Advice

It’s summer now. All of the exams are scored, grades assigned. It’s time for a little reflection…. It occurred to me at the recent inaugural AASE conference (which was great, by the way!) that this last year was really busy...

Rank this Week: 873

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer…

Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer Blog

Cover Florida probate litigation. By Chepenik & Trushin LLP.

http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyer.com/

Jun 13
With Low Interest Rates for June, Now is the Time to Think About Establishing a Charitable Lead Trust

With Low Interest Rates for June, Now is the Time to Think About Establishing a Charitable Lead Trust

The IRS released a 1.2% interest rate under IRC § 7520 for June, which determines the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or term of years, or a remainder or reversionary interest. Rev. Rul. 2013-12 tbl. 5. With interests…
Jun 7
Michael Jackson’s estate sued by former star defense witness Wade Robson nearly four years after Jackson’s Death: How the suit would be handled under Florida law, Part 2

Michael Jackson’s estate sued by former star defense witness Wade Robson nearly four years after Jackson’s Death: How the suit would be handled under Florida law, Part 2

In addition to Florida’s strict two-year rule discussed last week in Part 1 of this blog post, there may also be shorter time periods to bring a claim depending on the type of creditor and the nature of the claim. Whereas Section…
Jun 3
Michael Jackson’s estate sued by former star defense witness Wade Robson nearly four years after Jackson’s Death: How the suit would be handled under Florida law, Part 1

Michael Jackson’s estate sued by former star defense witness Wade Robson nearly four years after Jackson’s Death: How the suit would be handled under Florida law, Part 1

June 25, 2013 will mark the four-year anniversary of the untimely demise of the man affectionately referred to by the masses as the King of Pop: Michael Joseph Jackson. Despite suffering from an infirmity that has ended the professional…

Rank this Week: 717

Native American Legal Update

Covers Native American art, gaming, employment, and treaties. By Foster Pepper.

http://www.nativelegalupdate.com/

Jun 13
IRS Teleconference On Cobell Settlement Taxes - June 26

IRS Teleconference On Cobell Settlement Taxes - June 26

The IRS's Indian Tribal Governments unit will host a phone forum on June 26th at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) to discuss tax issues for settlement payments in the Cobell case, payments made in response to discrimination claims in the Keepseagle case, and…
Jun 12
NFL Commissioner Says Redskins Is A "Positive" Nickname

NFL Commissioner Says Redskins Is A "Positive" Nickname

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has said the Washington Redskins' nickname has “a positive meaning” in a letter to 10 members of Congress, who had earlier urged team owner Daniel Snyder and the NFL to change the name because it is…
Jun 3
Justice Department Reports Increase In Prosecutions For Crimes On Reservation

Justice Department Reports Increase In Prosecutions For Crimes On Reservation

The New York Times has published a Justice Department statement indicating that it has increased the rate of criminal prosecutions in Native communities by more than 50% in the past four years, to help combat an increase in violent crime…

Rank this Week: 616

The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/

Jun 13
Next Round in the Telecom Immunity Battle

Next Round in the Telecom Immunity Battle

Remember when Congress granted retroactive immunity to phone companies that release confidential phone records to the government, rejecting an amendment to the Patriot Act from Senators Chris Dodd, Russ Feingold and Patrick Leahy to strip out…
Jun 11
The Latest Malpractice Rage: Big Brother, Prejudicial Medicine

The Latest Malpractice Rage: Big Brother, Prejudicial Medicine

At the October 29, 2007 meeting of a New York State medical malpractice task force, the topic of which was patient safety, Dr. Ronald Marcus, Director of Clinical Operations at the Department of OB/GYN at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical…
Jun 7
The Sounds of Fracking Silence

The Sounds of Fracking Silence

There’s a collective nervousness in the country about hydraulic fracking a.k.a. “fracking” – the highly controversial natural gas drilling method that should be of concern to anyone who likes their drinking water…

Rank this Week: 656

Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

Cardozo law student division of CRI founded by 2010 Cardozo graduates Danielle Goldstein and Benjamin Ryberg. CRI-Cardozo has over 40 student members and is dedicated to raising awareness about human rights abuses against children.

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/

Jun 13
Gaza kids play 'kidnap Israeli soldier' in summer camp

Gaza kids play 'kidnap Israeli soldier' in summer camp

Islamic Jihad invites thousands of children to pick up AK-47, fight summer ennui in activities ranging from shooting practice, fire jumping, and IDF outpost attack In a somewhat unorthodox summer camp in the Gaza Strip, children aged between…
Jun 13
India's child soldiers: Shocking pictures show Maoists arming their next generation of fighters as they give guns and combat lessons to children aged SIX

India's child soldiers: Shocking pictures show Maoists arming their next generation of fighters as they give guns and combat lessons to children aged SIX

The country's security apparatus, which has been grappling with the troubles created by the ever-expanding Red corridor, has been jolted out of its slumber by reports of large-scale recruitment of children by the Maoists. The alarming trend…
Jun 13
Summer camp... Palestinian-style: Chilling images show children as young as six firing guns and staging mock kidnapping of Israeli soldier

Summer camp... Palestinian-style: Chilling images show children as young as six firing guns and staging mock kidnapping of Israeli soldier

Many will remember the rat-a-tat sounds they made during the war games they played as children. But these chilling images show that for youths on the Gaza Strip, the guns are all too real. The sinister summer camp hosts up to 10,000 boys at a…

Rank this Week: 324

Copyright Litigation Blog

Review of copyright law, copyright litigation, art litigation and relevant current events. Discussions of recent case law and federal rules of civil procedure. By Ray Dowd.

http://copyrightlitigation.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
Is Our Federal Justice System Being Dismantled?

Is Our Federal Justice System Being Dismantled?

THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION CHAPTERSFOR THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN DISTRICTS OF NEW YORKInvite you to an important forumand information briefing:IS OUR FEDERAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BEING DISMANTLED? A report from Capitol Hill on the budget…
Jun 5
Call In At Lunchtime Today: Ethics and Intellectual Property CLE

Call In At Lunchtime Today: Ethics and Intellectual Property CLE

Ray Dowd, author of West’s Copyright Litigation Handbook, and partner at Dunnington…
May 30
Art Law - DePaul Article: It's OK for US Museums To Sue Jews Over Artworks Stolen During the Holocaust

Art Law - DePaul Article: It's OK for US Museums To Sue Jews Over Artworks Stolen During the Holocaust

I was provided with an article from Volume XXIII of the DePaul Journal of Art, Technology and Intellectual Property Law (2013) at page 279. The article is written by Simon Frankel, a partner of Covington & Burling who was…

Rank this Week: 155

Gavel to Gavel

Covers trends in legislative activity as it relates to the courts. By the National Center for State Courts.

http://gaveltogavel.us/site

Jun 13
North Carolina Senate committee amendment rewrites rules of judicial discipline in state, gives more power to legislature over discipline of Supreme Court justice

North Carolina Senate committee amendment rewrites rules of judicial discipline in state, gives more power to legislature over discipline of Supreme Court justice

The North Carolina Senate Judiciary I Committee last week took a bill related to family law appeals and has tacked on whole new sections related to judicial discipline in the state. HB 122 as passed the House dealt with appeals of right to…
Jun 11
After Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down law, OK House decides to debate term limits for justices; voters tend to reject such proposal

After Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down law, OK House decides to debate term limits for justices; voters tend to reject such proposal

I mentioned that Oklahoma’s Senate had during the regular session approved a constitutional amendment to subject appellate judges to a single 20-year term. I also noted that Kansas’ House considered late in their session a plan to…
Jun 10
Public financing for NC appellate judicial campaigns now eliminated in all 3 main proposed budget

Public financing for NC appellate judicial campaigns now eliminated in all 3 main proposed budget

I mentioned previously that North Carolina’s public financing system for appellate races is under threat both directly in the form of efforts to repeal the authorization language and indirectly via efforts to repeal and/or defund it…

Rank this Week: 700

The Blackacre Times

Features research tips, pop culture, and legal news. By the Georgia State University Law Library.

http://theblackacretimes.com/

Jun 13
New Titles Coming to the DVD Collection

New Titles Coming to the DVD Collection

by Lindsey LaForge Got the summer time blues? No fear, new movies are near! The library DVD collection is expanding soon and some great titles are due to come in! All the DVDs in the collection have some relation to the law, so you can always…
Jun 6
Biggest US Criminal in History

Biggest US Criminal in History

by Ryan Browne When many people think of the biggest criminal in US history, many names may come to mind. Some might think of David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, who terrorized New York City during 1976-1977 in a series of random…
Jun 4
Thrift Shop

Thrift Shop

by Mark Stuckey If you are like me, you are an over-worked, under-paid, stressed-out law student. This combo alone might be enough to drive even the most, dare I say, reasonable person crazy, but when you add the inescapable (believe me, I…

Rank this Week: 343

The Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com

Jun 13
"Black Swan" Is Ugly Duckling For Employers: Unpaid Interns in the Spotlight After Summary Judgment in Film Production Case

"Black Swan" Is Ugly Duckling For Employers: Unpaid Interns in the Spotlight After Summary Judgment in Film Production Case

Authored by Robert Whitman Advocates for interns seeking wage payments under federal and NY law received some welcome news this week with the decision in Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc. [here]. As we have discussed…
Jun 12
OREGON COURT GIVES THE DOL A "TIP": NOT EVERY STATUTORY GAP MUST BE FILLED WITH REGULATION

OREGON COURT GIVES THE DOL A "TIP": NOT EVERY STATUTORY GAP MUST BE FILLED WITH REGULATION

Authored by Steve Shardonofsky A federal judge in Oregon recently gave the Secretary of Labor a very important tip: Just because the FLSA appears to be silent on a particular issue does not give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to…
Jun 11
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitrator's Ruling on Class Arbitration But Defers Question of Arbitrability

Supreme Court Upholds Arbitrator's Ruling on Class Arbitration But Defers Question of Arbitrability

Authored by Robert S. Whitman Surprising many observers, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld an arbitrator’s decision to permit class arbitration even though the parties’ agreement did not explicitly provide for such procedures. In…

Rank this Week: 807

Carter Law Firm Blog

Covers intellectual property and social media. By Ruth Carter.

http://carterlawaz.com/blog/

Jun 13
How Work Made for Hire Contracts Work

How Work Made for Hire Contracts Work

If you have ever hired a third party to do photography, video work, web design, graphic design, or to create website or marketing materials for your company, you should check your contracts. If you didn’t draft it correctly,…
Jun 6
No Expectation of Privacy in Public

No Expectation of Privacy in Public

You have no expectation of privacy in anything you do or say in public. It used to be that if you did or said something in public that you later regretted, you only had to worry about the people who saw you repeating it to others. Now that…
May 30
New Stance on Blog Copyright Registration

New Stance on Blog Copyright Registration

Grrr . . . It seems like every time I call the Copyright Office with a question about blog copyrights, I have to change my stance on how and whether anyone should register their blog’s content. Mind you, when I wrote the Legal Side of…

Rank this Week: 734

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

Jun 13
Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

ATC attorney Trinity Hundredmark was a guest contributor on HLN’s ”Raising America” on June 11, 2013. She commented on a variety of topics, including jury questions in the Jodi Arias trial, the Brett Seacat murder…
Jun 5
Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

Congratulations to Matt Reeves for being chosen to be part of the 29th Class of Leadership Gwinnett! Matt will soon join the number of attorneys at ATC that have graduated from the Leadership Gwinnett program over the years, with…
May 23
The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

Recently, a client approached us after losing his job as a cashier at a convenience store. He contended that he had been terminated over religious differences with his boss and coworkers. Our client was Hindu and his coworkers…

Rank this Week: 347

Practical Paralegalism

Covers paralegal education, professionalism, practice tips and news. By Lynne Devenny.

http://www.practicalparalegalism.com/

Jun 13
A Plethora of Military Jacket

A Plethora of Military Jacket

I'm prone to long for things other style bloggers are wearing. Even if I'd look like a warthog in a leisure suit wearing the same thing. So far I have not succumbed to the J. Crew knock-off bubble necklace craze, but they're starting to show…
Jun 12
Goodwill Career Wear Challenge: Lynne

Goodwill Career Wear Challenge: Lynne

What can I say? Easy-peasy dress $5.00 from a local Goodwill. Dressing for work doesn't get any easier - or much less expensive - than this. The Deets: Maggy L dress (Goodwill); Liz Claiborne Faux Snakeskin Flex Pumps (old); Pendent…
Jun 11
The Other Closet Orphans No. 2

The Other Closet Orphans No. 2

Remember last week when I was rattling on about shopping my own closet? Well, it was too much fun, and almost free if you don't take into account I'd already paid for these mostly unworn garments once. Most of these better dresses came from…

Rank this Week: 108

LawBiz Blog

Covers buying and selling a practice, law firm management and legal marketing. By Ed Poll.

http://www.lawbizblog.com/

Jun 13
LawBiz® Legal Pad: Training Your Partner

LawBiz® Legal Pad: Training Your Partner

What is the communication between you and your partner?
Jun 6
LawBiz® Legal Pad: Why Marketing Matters for Lawyers, Part 2

LawBiz® Legal Pad: Why Marketing Matters for Lawyers, Part 2

Ed shares some thoughts on electronic marketing and offers ideas on how traditional marketing can help you stand out in the crowd. -You are more likely to be remembered, thus contacted, if you reach people on a personal…
May 30
LawBiz® Legal Pad: Why Marketing Matters for Lawyers, Part 1

LawBiz® Legal Pad: Why Marketing Matters for Lawyers, Part 1

Factors to Consider When Marketing You Firm: -Have a Marketing Plan -Consider the commonality between you and prospective clients. -Play the Numbers Game -The more people you can get in front of; the better the chance of someone engaging…

Rank this Week: 906

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