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By Louisiana State University Law Professor Christine A. Corcos.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/media_law_prof_blog/

May 15
Professor Arthur Miller To Moderate June 8th Panel on Privacy For Concord Law School

Professor Arthur Miller To Moderate June 8th Panel on Privacy For Concord Law School

From Sara J. Berman, Assistant Dean for Bar Support Programs & Professor of Law, Concord Law School, an announcement of an upcoming panel on individual privacy in today's environment led by Professor Arthur R. Miller. Other panelists…
May 15
Copyright Protection and Information Flow

Copyright Protection and Information Flow

Guy Pessach, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Faculty of Law; Yale University of Law School, is publishing Deconstructing Disintermediation - A Skeptical Copyright Perspective in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. Here is the…
May 15
Salinger's Literary Estate and IP Law

Salinger's Literary Estate and IP Law

Kate O'Neill, University of Washington, School of Law, is publishing Copyright Law and the Management of J.D. Salinger's Literary Estate in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. Here is the abstract. J.D. Salinger’s death in…

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MediaBerkman

Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet & Society Podcast.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman

May 14
Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom

Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom

What does talk of cyber war mean for our liberties? The United States has a new military command for cyberspace, with the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) as its commander. At the same time, the Secretary of State has announced…
May 14
Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom [AUDIO]

Timothy H. Edgar on Addressing Cyber Conflict While Protecting Privacy and Internet Freedom [AUDIO]

What does talk of cyber war mean for our liberties? The United States has a new military command for cyberspace, with the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) as its commander. At the same time, the Secretary of State has announced…
May 7
Justin Reich on Personalized Learning, Backpacks Full of Cash, Rockstar Teachers, and MOOC Madne

Justin Reich on Personalized Learning, Backpacks Full of Cash, Rockstar Teachers, and MOOC Madne

For decades, policymakers and futurists have heralded digital tools as essential to the the future of learning. Has the moment of disruptive transformational revolution finally arrived? If we are at a watershed moment, what futures are…

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Mediation Channel

Information, news, and commentary on mediation, negotiation, law, and conflict management. By Diane Levin.

http://mediationchannel.com

Jul 9
What did we know and when did we know it? The mutability of fact

What did we know and when did we know it? The mutability of fact

In 1770, in his historic defense of British soldiers accused of murdering five Bostonians, John Adams told the jury in his summation:
May 13
Resources online and beyond for the aspiring mediator

Resources online and beyond for the aspiring mediator

Greetings to regular readers, new visitors, and to the members of the Mediation Works Executive Mediation Training, with whom I have the pleasure of working this week.
May 9
Mediation and law, strange bedfellows: time for us to start seeing other people?

Mediation and law, strange bedfellows: time for us to start seeing other people?

In his recent Mediate.com essay, “Killing Mediation: The Specialized, Professionalized And Neutralized Mediator”, ADR personality Robert Benjamin pronounced mediation dead, naming the usual

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Mediation Matters

Covers mediation and negotiations. By Steve Mehta.

http://stevemehta.wordpress.com

Mar 20
Your “Likes” Can Reveal Your Personality

Your “Likes” Can Reveal Your Personality

Recently, I have been conducting some research on what items surrounding a person say about that person’s personality and then I was delighted to see a fascinating study on a related issue addressing people’s likes from Facebook.…
Mar 19
My final offer is a very Precise and Exact number.

My final offer is a very Precise and Exact number.

Here is a brief article in the Boston Globe regarding making and responding to offers. Many litigators consider this approach to be a sound negotiating strategy. Now there is some science to support it. “NEXT TIME YOU find…
Mar 11
Liar, Liar, Texts on Fire

Liar, Liar, Texts on Fire

You can’t go anywhere without someone texting you today. For some, text messages are the preferred source of communications. But how accurate are texts and can we rely on this form of communication? The reality is that text…

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Medical Futility

Tracks judicial, legislative, policy, and academic developments concerning medical futility. By Professor Thaddeus Mason Pope.

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/

May 18
Texas Medical Futility - No Change Again

Texas Medical Futility - No Change Again

For the past four legislative sessions in Texas (2007, 209, 2011, and now 2013), a broad group of stakeholders has sought to revise Texas Health & Safety Code 166.046. Some want to make the law more fair (.e.g. longer notice…
May 17
Oklahoma Requires Provision of Futile Treatment

Oklahoma Requires Provision of Futile Treatment

Many states are working to find ways to permit or encourage clinicians to avoid providing non-beneficial treatment. In contrast, Oklahoma has specifically mandated that clinicians provide non-beneficial treatment, if that is what the…
May 15
Patients Wins Lawsuit against VA for Terminal Misdiagnosi

Patients Wins Lawsuit against VA for Terminal Misdiagnosi

Sometimes, one is delighted to find out that one's physician has made an error. That is what happened to Mark Templin. Clinicians at the Montana VA misdiagnosed him with brain cancer. They prescribed two drugs and…

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miabogadoenlinea.net

Notas de derecho mexicano y del mundo. Asesoría en derecho.

http://www.miabogadoenlinea.net

May 16
Universidad sudafricana hace obligatorio el aprendizaje de zulú

Universidad sudafricana hace obligatorio el aprendizaje de zulú

Una de las universidades más grandes de Sudáfrica, la Universidad de KwaZulu-Natal, localizada en la ciudad de Durban, anunció que acreditar el idioma Zulú será obligatorio para los estudiantes a partir del…
May 16
Pierde SEP recursos de queja relacionados con reforma educativa

Pierde SEP recursos de queja relacionados con reforma educativa

El Segundo Tribunal Colegiado Auxiliar de la Segunda Región, con sede en Puebla, desechó trece recursos de queja interpuestos por la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), por ser…
May 16
Somalilandia en conflicto con Somalia por control del espacio aéreo

Somalilandia en conflicto con Somalia por control del espacio aéreo

A partir del pasado 15 de mayo los vuelos de la ONU quedaron prohibidos en Somalilandia cuya autoridad de aviación civil prohibió el aterrizaje de estas aeronaves en sus aeropuertos. Esta es la respuesta de las…

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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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Miami Lawyer Blog

Covers foreclosures, bankruptcy, and short sales. By Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A.

http://www.miami-lawyer-blog.com/

May 8
Aaron Resnick, Esq. Named to Friends of the New World Symphony National Council

Aaron Resnick, Esq. Named to Friends of the New World Symphony National Council

The Friends of the New World Symphony named Aaron Resnick, Esq. to its National Council for 2013-2014. Mr. Resnick was the founding Chairperson for the Friends of the New World Symphony. The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral…
May 8
Aaron Resnick, Esq. Lawsuit Featured In Courthouse News Service

Aaron Resnick, Esq. Lawsuit Featured In Courthouse News Service

Aaron Resnick, Esq.'s Lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County, Florida was featured in the Courthouse News Service Entertainment Law Digest in an article titled: "Former Madame to the Stars Sues Her Ex". You can read the entire lawsuit…
Apr 19
FINRA Arbitration Claim Filed Against Success Trade Securities for Ponzi Scheme Related Claim

FINRA Arbitration Claim Filed Against Success Trade Securities for Ponzi Scheme Related Claim

The Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A. along with the law firm Erez & Sonn, PA announced that it is filing a FINRA arbitration claim against Success Trade Securities, Inc. ("Success Trade") located in Washington D.C.. The claim involves …

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Michael Geist's Blog

Covers technology and DRM. By Michael Geist.

http://www.michaelgeist.ca

May 15
Why Creators and Consumers Should Welcome the "Netflix Threat"

Why Creators and Consumers Should Welcome the "Netflix Threat"

The examination of the proposed Bell acquisition of Astral Communications took place last week in Montreal with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission hearing from a wide range of supporters and opponents of a deal…
May 12
The Copyright Pentalogy: Technological Neutrality

The Copyright Pentalogy: Technological Neutrality

Last month, the University of Ottawa Press published The Copyright Pentalogy: How the Supreme Court of Canada Shook the Foundations of Canadian Copyright Law, an effort by many of Canada's leading copyright…
May 7
Canadian Government Establishes Two-Tier Approach for Trade Talks: Insiders and Everyone Else

Canadian Government Establishes Two-Tier Approach for Trade Talks: Insiders and Everyone Else

As the future of the proposed Canada - European Union Trade Agreement becomes increasingly uncertain - the EU has been unwilling to compromise on the remaining contentious issues leaving the Canadian government with a deal…

Rank this Week: 34

Michael Markarian: Animals &…

Michael Markarian: Animals & Politics

Covers elections, ballot measures, and legislation. By the Human Society.

http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/

May 16
The Good and the Bad in the Farm Bill

The Good and the Bad in the Farm Bill

The House Agriculture Committee, late last night, approved its version of the Farm Bill, and with it included an important provision to close a loophole in the federal animal fighting statute and help crack down on people who attend and...
May 14
A Radical Federal Attack on States’ Right

A Radical Federal Attack on States’ Right

The House Agriculture Committee will take up the Farm Bill tomorrow morning, and will consider an amendment offered by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, that seeks to negate most state and local laws regarding the production or manufacture of…
May 10
With Farm Bill Looming, Make a Call to Help Hen

With Farm Bill Looming, Make a Call to Help Hen

As the House and Senate agriculture committees are both scheduled to take up the Farm Bill next week, there is much at stake for animal welfare. The Senate draft of the bill includes a provision to crack down on people...

Rank this Week: 621

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law…

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Blog

Covers Inland Empire municipal law, personal injury law, real estate law and small business law.

http://michaelreiterlaw.wordpress.com/

May 3
The Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions in the Proposed San Bernardino Recall 2013

The Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions in the Proposed San Bernardino Recall 2013

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Below are four of the Notices of Intention to Circulate A Recall Petition, or at least unexecuted and undated versions. The originals were in PDF format which were printed with the home addresses of…
Apr 30
New “Administrative Fee” for filing a civil action in the United States District Court, Central District of California starting May 1, 2013

New “Administrative Fee” for filing a civil action in the United States District Court, Central District of California starting May 1, 2013

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law While waiting in the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles last week, I was browsing the wall outside the clerk’s office and found this notice: Notice is hereby given that effective May 1, 2013, a…
Apr 29
The Recall Process Under the Charter of the City of San Bernardino

The Recall Process Under the Charter of the City of San Bernardino

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law The current Charter of the City of San Bernardino, Article VII is entitled “Initiative, Referendum and Recall.” Section 122 of the Charter reads (with annotations): Section 122. The Recall.…

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Michigan Auto Law Blog

Provides tips, news and information for Michigan auto accident victims, drivers, and lawyers. By Steven M. Gursten.

http://www.michiganautolaw.com/auto-lawyers-blog

May 18
Unsafe FMCSA Commercial Drivers License (CDL) change

Unsafe FMCSA Commercial Drivers License (CDL) change

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration caves to pressure from truck industry lobby, compromises CDL process and safety Caving to pressure from the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has eased…
May 17
Minors on motorcycles: What are the laws in Michigan?

Minors on motorcycles: What are the laws in Michigan?

May is Motorcycle Safety Month and National Youth Traffic Safety Month, so this topic couldn’t be more fitting. It sounds counter intuitive to allow teens and even children to ride motorcycles and motorized vehicles, but it is actually…
May 16
Rep. Phil Cavanagh calls for scrutiny of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association

Rep. Phil Cavanagh calls for scrutiny of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association

Democrat urges that MCCA should be lawmakers’ focus if claims of its “unsustainability” is what’s driving No Fault reform Rep. Phil Cavanagh (D-Redford Township), makes an incredibly important point in his guest blog…

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Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers legal issues for accident injury victims and no-fault insurance cases. By Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

http://www.michigancaraccidentlawyerblog.com

May 17
SMART Bus Causes Deadly Dearborn Three-Car Collision on Michigan Avenue

SMART Bus Causes Deadly Dearborn Three-Car Collision on Michigan Avenue

The Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are reporting on a Dearborn three-vehicle crash involving a SMART bus. The accident happened on Monday, May 13th, around 3:30 p.m on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.…
May 13
Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

Michigan auto accident lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. recently created an infographic, “Drunk Driving Crash Deaths Soar to Sobering Numbers” on 2011 United States death statistics. The infographic visually displays the…
May 8
Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

Our Michigan car accident lawyers recently settled a Macomb County bicycle accident lawsuit on behalf of an injured bicyclist. Our client was riding his bike in Clinton Township when a negligent driver hit the bicyclist with his car. After…

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Michigan Collection Law Blog

Covers collection agencies, collection law firms, and debt collection. By Nitzkin & Associates.

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/

May 16
The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.

The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.
Aug 12
Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question

Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question
Jun 24
Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

The Michigan Court of Appeals in Fisher Sand and Gravel v Neal A. Sweebe, Inc. ruled that the four year Statute of Limitations under the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code that applies to Breach of Contract claims also applies to claims for…

Rank this Week: 636

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan drug crimes and drunk driving. By Attorney Jeffrey J. Randa.

http://www.michigancriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

May 3
DUI in Shelby Township (including Utica and Macomb Twp.)

DUI in Shelby Township (including Utica and Macomb Twp.)

The 41-A District Court in Shelby Township covers 3 municipalities: Shelby Township, Macomb Township, and the city of Utica. If you're arrested for a DUI in any of these places, your case winds up in the Court lawyers simply call...
Apr 29
DUI and the HGN ("follow with your eyes, not your head") Test

DUI and the HGN ("follow with your eyes, not your head") Test

There is probably no sinking feeling that matches getting pulled over after having had a bit too much to drink. As often as people will have thought, only moments before, that they were okay to drive, there is a sudden...
Apr 26
Michigan Driver's License Restoration - Changes in the DSM Diagnosi

Michigan Driver's License Restoration - Changes in the DSM Diagnosi

In the previous article, I examined the new Request for Hearing form required as of April 1, 2013, by the Michigan Secretary of State's Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD). This new form must be filed along with a Substance...

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Mid South Trial Lawyer

Covers personal injury news and developments. By Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis.

http://www.midsouthtriallawyer.com

May 17
Mirena Lawyer Comments on Centralization of Cases for Perforation of Uteru

Mirena Lawyer Comments on Centralization of Cases for Perforation of Uteru

FREE NATIONWIDE CASE EVALUATIONS: CALL 1-800-632-1404 Our team of attorneys are now investigating claims and prepared to file Mirena lawsuitsinvolving the intrauterine contraceptive device Mirena®. Manufactured by Bayer Healthcare…
May 9
Transvaginal Mesh Attorney (TVM Attorney) Highlights Risks and Benefit

Transvaginal Mesh Attorney (TVM Attorney) Highlights Risks and Benefit

FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404 Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson…
May 9
Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer (TVM Lawyer) Notes On Study Highlighting Risk

Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer (TVM Lawyer) Notes On Study Highlighting Risk

FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404 Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson…

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Minnesota Lawyer Blog

Minnesota Lawyer Magazine's Blog, featuring Minnesota Legal News.

http://minnlawyer.blogspot.com/

Nov 21
Is due process what looks bad?

Is due process what looks bad?

Those of you who are following news of judicial elections in other states may be interested to know that the U.S. Supreme Court last Friday accepted certiorari in the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Company, which I discussed here. The…
Nov 21
Looking for a few (really) good attorney

Looking for a few (really) good attorney

Minnesota Lawyer is currently soliciting nominations for its annual "Attorneys of the Year" award. If you know of someone who had a really good year (or did a lot of good this year, for that matter), let us know about it. Click here for more…
Nov 21
Civil right to counsel a hot topic in today's economy

Civil right to counsel a hot topic in today's economy

I attended a CLE yesterday where a Hennepin County judicial law clerk discussed the fact that more and more parties are choosing to represent themselves in court proceedings.

Rank this Week: 796

Minnesota Litigator

Covers legal developments for civil litigators in Minnesota. By Seth Leventhal.

http://www.minnesota-litigator.com/

Nov 26
The Wide Range of Lives of Civil Litigator

The Wide Range of Lives of Civil Litigator

If you are a law student or are thinking about being one, you are probably thinking that you will need to choose between a criminal practice or a civil practice, either public interest/non-profit work, a government job, academia, or a ……
Nov 23
Is It Foreseeable That Falling Asleep While Driving Can Result In a Car Accident?

Is It Foreseeable That Falling Asleep While Driving Can Result In a Car Accident?

Scott Finnegan was a registered nurse with sleep deprivation and depression for which he sought medical treatment and was prescribed Celexa and Trazodone, both of which warn that people need to be “careful if you drive or do anything that…
Nov 22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

TIME TO GOBBLE (for meat-eating Americans (not so much for turkeys)). According to the “Minnesota Turkey” website, “Per capita consumption of turkey is approximately 18 pounds per year per person.” Happy Thanksgiving and Happy…

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Minnesota Workers Compensation…

Minnesota Workers Compensation Secrets from a Former Insurance Company Attorney

Discusses Minnesota workers compensation benefit issues, including wage loss, notice of intent to discontinue, rehabilitation and permanent partial disability. By Thomas Atkinson.

http://mnworkcompsecrets.blogspot.com/

May 13
Minnesota Workers Compensation Indpendent Medical Examinations. Guess What? They Aren't Independent!

Minnesota Workers Compensation Indpendent Medical Examinations. Guess What? They Aren't Independent!

Every week at Atkinson Law Office and Minnesota Disability we receive notices that our clients are scheduled for independent medical examinations, "IME". We send notices out to our clients advising them that the IME is usually a…
Apr 21
I Need A Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney. But How Do I Chose With So Many Choices?

I Need A Minnesota Workers' Compensation Attorney. But How Do I Chose With So Many Choices?

You have a lot of choices out on the internet for a lawyer to assist you with your Minnesota workers' compensation injury. I believe that you need an attorney who limits his/her practice to workers compensation. Ask yourself…
Apr 10
I Need A Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer. Who Is The Best Minnesota Work Comp Attorney For My Case?

I Need A Minnesota Workers Compensation Lawyer. Who Is The Best Minnesota Work Comp Attorney For My Case?

Minnesota does not allow workers compensation attorneys to call themselves "experts". However, there are vast differences in the quality and experience of Minnesota workers compensation lawyers for hire throughout our state. Some…

Rank this Week: 343

Mississippi Litigation Review &…

Mississippi Litigation Review & Commentary

Covers developments in Mississippi civil litigation. By Philip Thomas.

http://www.mslitigationreview.com/

May 16
Jackson Attorney Debra Brown Nominated for U.S. District Judge

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

On Thursday President Obama nominated Jackson attorney Debra Brown to fill the vacant judgeship in the Northern District of Mississippi. Here is the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Debra M. Brown,…
May 15
Summary of May 2013 Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter

Summary of May 2013 Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter

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

Capital Area Bar Association Newsletter Interviews Legal Blogger

The May issue of the Capital Bar Association newsletter contained this interview with a legal blogger. Riveting stuff… Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 620

Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog

Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog covers all aspects of accident law such as car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and trucking accidents. Published by Missouri Injury Lawyer, Ryan Bradley.

http://www.missouriaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Dec 26
Parents Intervene in Busch Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Parents Intervene in Busch Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The parents of Adrienne Martin, the woman who died from an overdose in the home of August Busch IV, were allowed to intervene as plaintiffs in the ensuing Missouri wrongful death lawsuit. The Missouri Court of Appeals in the Eastern District…
Oct 3
Should Lawyers be Allowed to Discriminate against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered Individuals in Jury Selection? A New Bill seeks to Prohibit this Currently Allowed Practice in Federal Court.

Should Lawyers be Allowed to Discriminate against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered Individuals in Jury Selection? A New Bill seeks to Prohibit this Currently Allowed Practice in Federal Court.

Currently, lawyers in federal court can discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered individuals when selecting a jury to hear their client's case. However, a new bill introduced in the United States Senate seeks to curb this…
Aug 6
Megabus Crash in Litchfield, IL

Megabus Crash in Litchfield, IL

A double-decker Megabus ran into an overpass support beam on Interstate 55 in Litchfield, Illinois on Thursday. At least one person has died and three dozen have been seriously injured. The bus was traveling between Chicago and Kansas…

Rank this Week: 381

Missouri Divorce and Family Law…

Missouri Divorce and Family Law Blog

Covers alimony/maintenance, bankruptcy, child support, custody and visitation, divorce, paternity, property division and taxes. By Mark Wortman.

http://familylaw.mwortmanlaw.com/

May 17
Selling the Marital Home: Missouri divorce decree requiring home to be sold must specifically designate conditions of sale

Selling the Marital Home: Missouri divorce decree requiring home to be sold must specifically designate conditions of sale

Recent ruling NC v. CC Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District - ED95337 Husband appeals from the trial court's Amended Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dated June 2, 2010, ordering Husband to pay…
May 3
Temporary interruption from enrollment because of extraordinary circumstances and intent to re-enroll constitutes exception to the continuous enrollment requirement; No overnight credit when overnights not likely; misconduct supports attorney fee

Temporary interruption from enrollment because of extraordinary circumstances and intent to re-enroll constitutes exception to the continuous enrollment requirement; No overnight credit when overnights not likely; misconduct supports attorney fee

Recent Ruling LP v. EP, WD75030 Missouri Court of Appeals Following a bench trial, the trial court entered a judgment of dissolution, dissolving the marriage of Mother and Father. The trial court divided the marital property, established…
Apr 30
Missouri Divorce FAQ Series: How long will does a divorce case take from beginning to end

Missouri Divorce FAQ Series: How long will does a divorce case take from beginning to end

The duration of a divorce in Missouri varies from case to case. Factors that determine length include how contested the case is, the cooperation of the parties, whether or not there are two attorneys involved, the complexity of the…

Rank this Week: 942

Missouri Injury Lawyer Blog

This blog covers personal injury topics such as drug safety, Missouri Verdicts and Settlements, Missouri Legal Decisions, and Traffic Safety. By St. Louis, Missouri Injury Lawyer Jeffrey Lowe.

http://www.missouriinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 15
NuvaRing Lawsuits Allege Negligence

NuvaRing Lawsuits Allege Negligence

Merck & Co., a major pharmaceutical company, is facing over 1,000 lawsuits over NuvaRing, a vaginal contraceptive. According to the allegations and numerous reports, NuvaRing has been linked to blood clotting, or venous thromboembolism,…
May 14
Bill to Reinstate Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Missouri Malpractice Cases Die

Bill to Reinstate Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Missouri Malpractice Cases Die

As a Missouri medical malpractice attorney, I was very pleased last year when the Missouri Supreme Court struck down our state’s cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Non-economic damages are payments for injuries…
May 8
Insurer Must Cover, and Employer Must Indemnify Client Against, Workplace Injury Lawsuit – Harleysville Insurance Co. v. PDSI

Insurer Must Cover, and Employer Must Indemnify Client Against, Workplace Injury Lawsuit – Harleysville Insurance Co. v. PDSI

When someone is injured in a workplace involving more than one contractor, it can be difficult to sort out who is obligated to cover the resulting damages. As a Missouri workplace injury lawyer, I always start these cases by determining which…

Rank this Week: 967

Moritz Legal Information Blog

Legal information and research resouces. By the Michael E. Moritz Law Library at Ohio State University.

http://moritzlegalinformation.blogspot.com/

May 17
Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

Pixar is working on a film with the theme or subject Dia de los Muertos, the Mexian holiday honoring the deceased. As film companies typically do, Disney, Pixar's parent company, applied for trademarks using the anticipated name of the film…
May 16
Naked TSA Protester Fights Fine

Naked TSA Protester Fights Fine

We have talked in the past about TSA lawsuits, but suing is not the only way travellers have expressed their displeasure at the TSA. Last April, John Brennan took off all his clothes at the TSA checkpoint in Portland, as a protest against…
May 15
Police Manhunts and Ensuing Litigation

Police Manhunts and Ensuing Litigation

For better or worse, we live in a wildly litigious society. On one hand, the U.S. tendency seems to be to seek redress in court rather than through personal vendetta. On the other hand, folks seem to sue for everything under the sun. How…

Rank this Week: 412

Mortgage Fraud Blog

Covers mortgage fraud information, fraud schemes and indictments. By Rachel Dollar.

http://www.mortgagefraudblog.com

May 17
Sales Manager Admits Bribing Loan Officer

Sales Manager Admits Bribing Loan Officer

Jason Sterlino, 34, Hercules, California, pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco, California, to paying bribes to a bank official in order to procure residential mortgage loans. Sterlino was employed as a sales manager for Discovery…
May 17
Real Estate Attorney Admits Loan Fraud Scheme

Real Estate Attorney Admits Loan Fraud Scheme

Stanley A. Walton, 54, Las Vegas, Nevada, an attorney, has pleaded guilty to a charge brought against him in February 2011 that he participated in a scheme to obtain mortgage loans from financial institutions using straw buyers and false loan…
May 16
Lawyer Admits Lying to Further Real Estate Scam

Lawyer Admits Lying to Further Real Estate Scam

United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that Scott C. Allmon, age 38, of Easley, South Carolina, pled guilty today in federal court in Anderson to making false statements in connection with a real estate investment scheme, a…

Rank this Week: 57

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the…

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the Legal Profession

A forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and aspiring lawyers.

http://ms-jd.org

May 17
Mark Your Calendars Now! Ms. JD’s 2014 Conference: Passion Forward is set for February 21-22, 2014 in Austin, Texas!

Mark Your Calendars Now! Ms. JD’s 2014 Conference: Passion Forward is set for February 21-22, 2014 in Austin, Texas!

Image: ms_jd.jpg Ms. JD is proud to announce that our Sixth Annual Conference on Women and the Law will be February 21-22, 2014 at The University of Texas School of Law, in…
May 16
Ms. JD Weekly Roundup: Week Ending May 17, 2013

Ms. JD Weekly Roundup: Week Ending May 17, 2013

Image: ms_jd_weekly_round-up.jpg Do you play golf? This is the networking question that J. Kelly Hoey, a founder of Lean In.org, is asking professional women. Read more about her…
May 15
Women Refer On National Girlfriends’ Networking Day

Women Refer On National Girlfriends’ Networking Day

Image: ngn_day_square.jpg The voice on the telephone line was warm, friendly and professional. “Judy Martin recommended you,” she said. “I’m building a…

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My Panama Lawyer

Discusses issues of interest to foreigners relocating to or investing in Panama.

http://mypanamalawyer.blogspot.com/

Apr 10
Panama Executive Power shelves plan for restrictions on bearer share

Panama Executive Power shelves plan for restrictions on bearer share

According to local daily Estrella de Panama, the Executive Power decided to freeze the bill to immobilize bearer shares, amid the publication of articles in the international press which reveals the identity of thousands of owners of bank…
Apr 8
How legal fees work

How legal fees work

What is the "right" amount to charge for a legal assignment? After all, the client only sees the lawyer making notes and nodding during meeting or reads the lawyer written summaries. What is not seen are the hours reviewing…
Mar 28
Myths & facts about Panama corporate powers of attorney

Myths & facts about Panama corporate powers of attorney

Are powers of attorney granted by a corporation made void when its legal representative is changed?This is irrational because then a corporation would be able to shake the obligations incurred by a previous attorney-in-fact just by switching…

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My Shingle

Covers client relations, ethics, malpractice, legal research, marketing and solo practice trends. By Carolyn Elefant.

http://www.myshingle.com/

Nov 27
Blawger Hall of Fame

Blawger Hall of Fame

What do you do with someone who’s blogged nearly a decade and been nominated for ABA Top 100 Blawg Contest for six years straight without ever coming remotely close to winning the category? Stick her along with nine other guys (and yes,…
Nov 26
Web’s Best Online Profiles…Or Pick Up Lines?

Web’s Best Online Profiles…Or Pick Up Lines?

Damian is the litigator God would have invented if He’d thought that at all a good idea. Chaz is the lawyer with the best name. Owen can tell you how it feels to fall off a cliff- because he’s done it. And don’t forget Kim, the…
Nov 20
What if solos were start ups?

What if solos were start ups?

In the nearly ten years that I’ve been blogging at MyShingle, solo and small firm practice has never really been what you’d call buzz-worthy. Sure, there was that time when the economy first tanked that suddenly solo was the new soho ,…

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My Social Security Disability SSI…

My Social Security Disability SSI Blog

By Tim Moore.

http://disabilityblogger.blogspot.com/

May 2
TV station contacts me about investigating the rising cost of disability claim

TV station contacts me about investigating the rising cost of disability claim

Every once in a while, I get contacted by a newspaper or television person asking me to provide commentary on Social Security Disability. Frankly, I have no idea why...than the fact that they are simply looking to flesh out what is usually a…
May 2
A lot of people, mainly conservative-leaning, simply have strong negative feelings about individual seeking disability benefit

A lot of people, mainly conservative-leaning, simply have strong negative feelings about individual seeking disability benefit

Yesterday, I read a fairly ignorant, hostile, and, I will go so far to say "hateful" article/post about individuals seeking disability benefits. The worst thing about it, of course, was the "ignorance" factor. I haven't…
Apr 30
I haven't posted on this blog in quite a…

I haven't posted on this blog in quite a while. But this so-called "news story" incensed me. Actually, technically speaking, I still haven't posted here since this post was originally placed on the facebook page (about five minutes…

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Covers governance in higher education and in law firms, bankruptcy ethics, popular culture and the law, Enron and other corporate fiascos, and professional responsibility generally. By Nancy Rapoport, a law professor at UNLV's Boyd School of Law.

http://nancyrapoport.blogspot.com/

May 15
Update on my Gonzaga piece on law schools, lying, and Enron.

Update on my Gonzaga piece on law schools, lying, and Enron.

After I published this piece, Robert K. Vischer, the dean of the University of St. Thomas Law School (Minnesota), gently suggested that I might want to clarify St. Thomas's restatement of its employment data: [Y]ou refer to St. Thomas…
May 13
It's official--the new bankruptcy fee guidelines are rolling out on July 1.

It's official--the new bankruptcy fee guidelines are rolling out on July 1.

Today's Wall Street Journal has a big article about the U.S. Trustee Program's new fee guidelines for lawyers in larger bankruptcy cases (here). The rollout of the guidelines isn't a surprise. The USTP published the proposed…
May 7
When I've had a tough day (and no, today wasn't tough), I read this blog.

When I've had a tough day (and no, today wasn't tough), I read this blog.

Here. I also read my friends' blogs, too....

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Nanotechnology Law Report

Covers legal issues surrounding nanotechnology. By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur.

http://www.nanolawreport.com/

Mar 7
Nanoforart

Nanoforart

"A thing of beauty" , as John Keats once wrote, may be "a joy forever", but works of art, whether they are sculptures, paintings, buildings, or books, do not last forever. Over time, delicate pigments fade, restoration or…
Feb 22
First-to-File Patent System Arrives March 16, 2013

First-to-File Patent System Arrives March 16, 2013

With significant changes to law governing how the U.S. grants patents taking effect next month, Porter Wright recommends that all clients consider filing any contemplated patent applications by March 15. This includes filing non-provisional…
Jan 14
New Chairman of House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

New Chairman of House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

The 113th Congress has begun it's first session and, as is the usual procedure at the start of a new Congress, new chairpersons have been selected for most of the House and Senate Committees. Among these new chairs is Representive Lamar…

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National Eminent Domain Blog

Covers eminent domain news with a focus on Michigan. By Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski.

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/

May 15
Another Proposed Condemnation Fail

Another Proposed Condemnation Fail

The most certain way for an acquiring agency to fail on its condemnation in its eminent domain proceeding is to not follow a statute. The delegating procedure itself must be followed, but even if followed, a grant of the right to condemn by a…
May 15
Foreign Company Takes Whuppin in Bridgeport

Foreign Company Takes Whuppin in Bridgeport

Bridgeport is still enjoying the benefits of the Kelo decision and is seeking to benefit a prime developer by purchasing a nearby piece of property for assemblage. The market is the market. Sometimes, a property has value simply…
May 15
A Turnpike in Maine?

A Turnpike in Maine?

http://freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=72&ArticleID=25680 The previous Legislature appropriated $300,000 to conduct a feasibility study on whether to build a 220-mile private toll highway through central…

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National Indian Law Library --…

National Indian Law Library -- News

Covers Native American legal issues, published by the National Indian Law Library, a public law library devoted to federal Indian and tribal law.

http://nilllibrary.blogspot.com/

May 17
NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

NILL added new content to 7 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/17

* U.S. Courts of Appeals Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/cta/currentcta.htmCases featured:Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. U.S. (tribal lands)Cahto Tribe of Laytonville Rancheria v. Dutschke (disenrollment)* U.S. Federal…
May 10
Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

Updated Indian Law News Bulletin; Ongoing Native Land Law CLE Serie

* News Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/news/currentnews.htmIn the "Health & Welfare" section we include an article describing some of the changes and benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act for tribes.Native Land…
May 2
NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

NILL added new content to 6 Indian Law Bulletins on 5/02

* U.S. Supreme Court Bulletin http://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/sct/currentsct.htmlPetition for certiorari was filed in Santana v. Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, gaming addiction) on 4/29/13. * U.S. Courts of Appeals…

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National Insurance Law Forum

Discussion forum among insurance industry professionals, risk managers, attorneys, policyholders, students, and others with an interest in the development of American insurance law.

http://www.insurancelawforum.com/

May 17
ALI Principles: The Debate Begin

ALI Principles: The Debate Begin

The American Law Institute will be considering Tentative Draft No. 1 of the Principles of the Law of Liability Insurance from 2 to 5 p.m. next Monday at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. As previously reported, this…
May 13
American Law Institute Set To Roll Out New "Principles of Law of Liability Insurance"

American Law Institute Set To Roll Out New "Principles of Law of Liability Insurance"

On May 20, the American Law Institute will debate and very likely approve tentative Draft No. 1 of the Principles of the Law of Liability Insurance. The Principles project, which has been in the works now for three years, will set forth…
May 12
New York Court of Appeals Construes Coverage For Sexual Abuse

New York Court of Appeals Construes Coverage For Sexual Abuse

In a wide-ranging new opinion, the New York Court of Appeals has considered whether (1) an insurer’s delay in issuing a coverage denial may estop it to dispute issues of allocation and (2) whether incidents of sexual abuse that…

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Native American Law Blog

Covers gaming, jurisdiction, land use, treaties and tribal law. By Professors Timothy Pleasant and Deena DeGenova.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/nativeamerican/

Apr 16
Today is the Day - Supreme Court Oral Argument

Today is the Day - Supreme Court Oral Argument

Yá'át'ééh! Greetings from the Supreme Court. I'm running on two energy drinks due to my 3:45 am wake up time this morning. Yours truly is seat No. 25 in the public viewing line for the Supreme Court arguments in Adoptive...
Apr 12
Memorial events for 150th Anniversary of Dakota-U.S. War of 1862

Memorial events for 150th Anniversary of Dakota-U.S. War of 1862

Was just emailed this to pass along. Questions should be directed to the contact person at the bottom of the posting. -Carolyn Quad Cities – 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the year that Dakota Native Americans from Minnesota were...
Apr 12
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Gathering

Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Gathering

If you are in the area, come and join on Tuesday morning. I plan on being there. -Carolyn INDIAN COUNTRY PRAYER GATHERING ON STEPS OF SUPREME COURT TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013 8 a.m. Eastern Indian Country and friends of Indian...

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Native American Legal Update

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

http://www.nativelegalupdate.com/

May 7
Tribal Pay Day Loans Increasing - And Being Watched

Tribal Pay Day Loans Increasing - And Being Watched

David Lazarus of the LA Times has reported that a growing number of Indian tribes are getting into the payday loan business, seeking to raise revenue for their reservations while helping cash-strapped consumers nationwide. But federal…
Apr 23
Cobell Land Share Purchases Slated To Begin This Year

Cobell Land Share Purchases Slated To Begin This Year

The Bureau of Indian Affairs hopes to start the land consolidation portion of the $3.4 billion, Cobell trust fund settlement by the end of 2013. The settlement provides $1.9 billion for the BIA to acquire fractionated interests from Indian…
Apr 18
Tribal Trust & Investment Workshop -- May 22-23, 2013

Tribal Trust & Investment Workshop -- May 22-23, 2013

Registration is now open for the first annual Tribal Trust & Investment Workshop, May 22 & 23, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay The Oneida Trust Committee and Rodgers Investment Consulting are…

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nearlylegal

Covers a variety of legal areas and information, with a focus on the United Kingdom.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

May 15
Priority need

Priority need

Hotak v Southwark LBC [2013] EWCA Civ 515 concerned a short point on whether an authority was entitled to have regard to the assistance that a homeless person would receive, in the event he became homeless, when determining whether he was…
May 15
Ambling for Justice

Ambling for Justice

We here at Nearly Legal don’t just sit around staring at the ever increasing backlog of cases to write up. Oh no. We do other things too. One of the other things some of us are doing is the London Legal Walk on Monday 20 May.The aim of…
May 14
Being civil

Being civil

Morshead Mansions has been involved in a quite astonishing amount of litigation. Bailii throws up 13 hits (here), cases in the LVT, Lands Tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal. It’s really must be the most awful burden on all those…

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nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

May 15
Priority need

Priority need

Hotak v Southwark LBC [2013] EWCA Civ 515 concerned a short point on whether an authority was entitled to have regard to the assistance that a homeless person would receive, in the event he became homeless, when determining whether he was…
May 15
Ambling for Justice

Ambling for Justice

We here at Nearly Legal don’t just sit around staring at the ever increasing backlog of cases to write up. Oh no. We do other things too. One of the other things some of us are doing is the London Legal Walk on Monday 20 May.The aim of…
May 14
Being civil

Being civil

Morshead Mansions has been involved in a quite astonishing amount of litigation. Bailii throws up 13 hits (here), cases in the LVT, Lands Tribunal, High Court and Court of Appeal. It’s really must be the most awful burden on all those…

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Neuroethics & Law Blog

An interdisciplinary forum for legal and ethical issues related to the brain and cognition. By University of San Diego School of Law Professor Adam Kolber.

http://kolber.typepad.com/ethics_law_blog/

May 17
"Treating Yourself as an Object: Self-Objectification and the Ethical Dimensions of Antidepressant Use"

"Treating Yourself as an Object: Self-Objectification and the Ethical Dimensions of Antidepressant Use"

Treating Yourself as an Object: Self-Objectification and the Ethical Dimensions of Antidepressant Use by Ginger A. Hoffman has been published in the most recent issue of Neuroethics: Abstract In this paper, I offer one moral reason to eschew…
May 15
"Ideals of Student Excellence and Enhancement"

"Ideals of Student Excellence and Enhancement"

Ideals of Student Excellence and Enhancement by Gavin G. Enck has been published in the most recent issue of Nueroethics: Abstract Discussions about the permissibility of students using enhancements in education are often framed by the…
May 14
"‘The Thorny and Arduous Path of Moral Progress’: Moral Psychology and Moral Enhancement"

"‘The Thorny and Arduous Path of Moral Progress’: Moral Psychology and Moral Enhancement"

‘The Thorny and Arduous Path of Moral Progress’: Moral Psychology and Moral Enhancement by Chris Zarpentine has been published in the most recent issue of Neuroethics: Abstract The moral enhancement of humans by biological or…

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New Jersey Criminal Defense…

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers New Jersey juvenile, DWI, drug, and theft crimes. By The Law Office Anthony J. Vecchio, LLC

http://www.newjerseycriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Jan 25
Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

Emerson NJ Juvenile Charges & Drug Arrest

Lawyer for Emerson Criminal, Juvenile & Marijuana Possession Charges If you or your juvenile child has been arrested by Emerson Police and charges with any criminal or delinquency offense, your best move is to speak with an experienced…
Jan 19
Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest

Elmwood Park DWI & Drug Arrest

Defense Lawyer for Elmwood Park CourtIf you have been issued traffic violations are charged with a criminal offense in Elmwood Park, we can defend you. Several important roads go through Elmwood Park, including Route 80, the Garden State…
Jan 8
Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer

Edgewater NJ Drug Possession & DWI Arrest Lawyer

Defense Attorney for Edgewater Drunk Driving & Drug Arrests A good share of the criminal and DWI charges in Edgewater occur on River Road and Palisades Avenue. The Edgewater Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all traffic and minor…

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New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey DWI news, updates and commentary. Published By The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall.

http://www.newjerseydwilawyerblog.com/

May 18
Who Needs a Drunk Driving Defense Attorney? Most Any New Jersey Motorist Accused of DWI

Who Needs a Drunk Driving Defense Attorney? Most Any New Jersey Motorist Accused of DWI

Here in the Garden State, our courts are full of drunk driving and drug DUI cases being prosecuted by any number of municipal and state attorneys angling to get a conviction the fastest and easiest way that they can. As New Jersey DWI-DUI…
May 15
New Jersey DWI News: NTSB Recommend Lowering Legal Blood-Alcohol Content from 0.08 to 0.05 Percent

New Jersey DWI News: NTSB Recommend Lowering Legal Blood-Alcohol Content from 0.08 to 0.05 Percent

Question: How do you increase the number of New Jersey drunken driving arrests almost overnight?Answer: Just lower the legal limit for blood-alcohol concentration. The simple Q&A above may seem like a heavy handed attempt at levity, but…
May 11
New Jersey DWI Update: Breath Test Refusal is a Chargeable and Potentially Costly Offense

New Jersey DWI Update: Breath Test Refusal is a Chargeable and Potentially Costly Offense

As New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyers, my law firm is dedicated to assisting drivers who have been accused or otherwise charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or some other substance which may or may…

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New Jersey Employment Law Blog

Covers CEPA/whistleblower, ERISA, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, Title VII, USERRA and workers compensation. By Steinberg Law Offices.

http://employment.lawfirmnewjersey.com/

May 10
Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

My nephew just came home for summer break from his sophomore year at college, which got me to thinking. (No, not about how much I would like to be back in college.) What profitable use of the next three months will our returning…
Apr 18
Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Where to begin on yesterday's US Supreme Court decision in Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk? Perhaps we should start, oddly enough, with Justice Kagan's dissent, which is quite unlike any I have seen before. She says: Feel free to…
Apr 2
All You Could Ask For

All You Could Ask For

Sometimes we go way off topic, and today is such a day. And for a good cause. Mike Greenberg is a sportscaster, the co-host of ESPN's morning drive show, the top-rated "Mike & Mike" show. Greenberg's new book, All You Could Ask For,…

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New Jersey Family Law

Covers divorce, mediation, arbitration and litigation. By Charles C. Abut.

http://njdivorceblog.typepad.com/new_jersey_divorce_law_me/

May 17
NETCONG ROXBURY WHIPPANY DENVILLE MORRIS COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE COUNSEL FEES FAD FAITH MEDIATION

NETCONG ROXBURY WHIPPANY DENVILLE MORRIS COUNTY NEW JERSEY DIVORCE COUNSEL FEES FAD FAITH MEDIATION

The New Jersey divorce judge correctly assessed attorney fees against the husband and in favor of the wife, due to the former's bad faith in refusing to settle and because of discovery violations. Toryk v. Toryk, New Jersey App. Div.,...
May 10
NEW JERSEY CHILD PROTECTION LITIGATION ARBITRATION MEDIATION ATTORNEY

NEW JERSEY CHILD PROTECTION LITIGATION ARBITRATION MEDIATION ATTORNEY

New Jersey child abuse cases are usually prosecuted in Superior Court. However, this case is being decided in Federal Court because the parents were residents of Picatinny Arsenal, a United States Government military facility. U.S. v.…
May 9
NORTH ARLINGTON BOGOTA MAHWAH CRESSKILL BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION GRANDPARENT

NORTH ARLINGTON BOGOTA MAHWAH CRESSKILL BERGEN COUNTY NJ DIVORCE MEDIATION GRANDPARENT

This case points out the difference between (a) grandparent visitation and (b) grandparent custody, over unemancipated children under New Jersey law. L.A.B. v. D.L.P., New Jersey App. Div., May 7, 2013

Rank this Week: 379

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

Covers auto accidents, dog bites and workers compensation. By Lependorf & Silverstein.

http://www.newjerseyinjuryattorneyblog.com/

May 8
NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

NJ DOT Bicycle Safety Tips — Wearing Helmets and Staying Visible

Courtesy of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the following advice is offered to keep New Jersey bicyclists safe while they enjoy the ride. Helmets Each year, approximately 1,000 bicyclists lose their lives in the U.S. due to…
Apr 26
Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

Lawrence Township Police: Drunk Driver Hit Pole, Caused Power Outage

According to Lieutenant Mark Ubry, Lawrence Township police spokesman, a car crash shut down electrical service to businesses and residences in the Franklin Road area for several hours. As reported by Lawrenceville Patch, only one vehicle was…
Apr 16
What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

What is the New Jersey Transit Bike Aboard Program?

New Jersey Transit wants to provide bicyclists the greatest amount of accommodations possible. According to njtransit.com, bicycle access to terminals, facilities, and services is encouraged and supported by New Jersey Transit. Permits are…

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New Jersey Law Blog

Covers ADR, bankruptcy, business, family law, employment, intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and more. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.njlawblog.com/

May 17
Understanding the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement to Arbitrate Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

Understanding the Terms and Conditions of an Agreement to Arbitrate Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

In an opinion issued May 10, 2013, Petersburg Regency, L.L.C. v. Selective Way Insurance Company, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court held that if the parties agreed to arbitrate their dispute, but did not clearly identify…
May 16
Landlords Profit from Data Center

Landlords Profit from Data Center

How can some landlords receive rents of $600 or more a square foot? A recent article in the New York Times reveals that the answer is by leasing to data centers. According to the May 13, 2013 article entitled “Landlords…
May 15
Attorney Laura M. Egerman Published in US1

Attorney Laura M. Egerman Published in US1

Stark & Stark attorney Laura M. Egerman in the firm's Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights Group authored the article "Why Maintain Accurate and Adequate Business Records," published on May 8, 2013 in U.S.1. The article discusses how trying…

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