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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 21

    New Online Resource Assists in Implementing VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

    New Online Resource Assists in Implementing VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)
    The Tribal Law & Policy Institute recently released a web page with information about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how it applies to tribes.  VAWA was reauthorized on March 7, 2013, with the inclusion of Title IX –…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 180

National Insurance Law Forum

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 24

    The ALI Principles: Why You Should Care

    The ALI Principles: Why You Should Care
      Michael Aylward: So the American Law Institute has approved Sections 1 through 15 of Tentative Draft No. 1 of the Principles of the Law of Liability Insurance.   Why should we or our clients care? Chris…
  • May 23

    TCPA Damages are Remedial, Not Penal, According to Illinois Supreme Court

    TCPA Damages are Remedial, Not Penal, According to Illinois Supreme Court
      The Illinois Supreme Court issued a ruling today, in Standard Mutual Insurance Company v. Lay, 2013 IL 114617 (2013), finding that a TCPA statutory award is remedial in nature, and not penal. Therefore, it reversed the Appellate…
  • May 21

    ALI Adopts Tentative Draft No. 1

    ALI Adopts Tentative Draft No. 1
    The American Law Institute voted yesterday to adopt most of Chapters One and Two of the proposed Principles of the Law of Liability Insurance.   Although the spirited debate concerning some of these provisions prevented the…
Rank this Week: 47

Navigable Waters

Navigable Waters

Covers maritime law, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. By Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett.

http://navwaters.com/
  • May 24

    Great Article About ALJ Orders Posted on LexisNexis’ Workers’ Compensation Law Community

    Great Article About ALJ Orders Posted on LexisNexis’ Workers’ Compensation Law Community
    Yelena Zaslavskaya, Senior Attorney for Longshore, OALJ, posted a great article on LexisNexis’ Workers’ Compensation Law Community entitled “Compensation Orders in Litigated LHWCA Claims: What the ALJs and the Parties…
  • May 22

    MBLB Wins Jurisdiction Case in Wake of New Orleans Depot Services, Inc.

    MBLB Wins Jurisdiction Case in Wake of New Orleans Depot Services, Inc.
    We recently reported on the en banc 5th Circuit decision in New Orleans Depot Services, Inc. v. Director, OWCP, et al., 11-60057, 2013 WL 1798608 (5th Cir. Apr. 29, 2013).  Here at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, we…
  • May 20

    New Longshore Director Job Opening

    New Longshore Director Job Opening
    There is a job opening at the Department of Labor for Director, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation.  Check out www.usajobs.com for the full listing.  For now, here are the job duties: The incumbent will be responsible…
Rank this Week: 227

NC Business & Banking Law Blog

NC Business & Banking Law Blog

Legal news and analysis on matters affecting financial institutions and other businesses, with an emphasis on North Carolina. By Matt Cordell.

http://bizlawnc.com/
  • May 20

    There Seems To Be An Uptick In FDIC Lawsuits Against Directors And Officer

    There Seems To Be An Uptick In FDIC Lawsuits Against Directors And Officer
    2013 is shaping up to be a bad year for former directors and officers of seized financial institutions.Cornerstone Research, a consulting firm, has issued a report entitled "Characteristics of FDIC Lawsuits against Directors and Officers of…
  • May 19

    Is the legal equivalent of a nurse practitioner (a "legal practitioner") the future of legal services in the U.S.?

    Is the legal equivalent of a nurse practitioner (a "legal practitioner") the future of legal services in the U.S.?
    Nurse practitioners and physicians assistants are increasingly becoming the providers of choice for routine medical care.  This is largely a function of labor supply and cost pressures (from insurers, other third-party payors, and…
  • May 15

    Ethical Email for In-House Counsel

    Ethical Email for In-House Counsel
    When may a lawyer copy or "Reply All" to an opposing party, and when is it prohibited?  I wrote an article in The Business Lawyer entitled "Ethical Email for In-House Counsel: What the Ethics Committee of the North Carolina State Bar…
Rank this Week: 972

nearlylegal

nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog
  • May 22

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway
    A four party judicial review of the Benefit Cap – now under pilot in 4 boroughs and to be rolled out in October – was issued today (Wednesday 22 May). Details are here.The claimants argue that the Regulations are discriminatory…
  • May 20

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…
    …says the RLA. Personally I remain convinced that it is a lovely place and we should all move immediately. Why is the RLA less keen you might well ask. Well, the Welsh Government has today published the White Paper I response to the…
  • May 20

    The meaning of care and attention

    The meaning of care and attention
    SL v Westminster [2013] UKSC 27 is a very important case concerning the meaning of “care and attention” in the context of s.21, National Assitance Act 1948.We can only apologise for not writing it up sooner. All we can say is that…
Rank this Week: 431

nearlylegal

nearlylegal

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

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog
  • May 22

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway
    A four party judicial review of the Benefit Cap – now under pilot in 4 boroughs and to be rolled out in October – was issued today (Wednesday 22 May). Details are here.The claimants argue that the Regulations are discriminatory…
  • May 20

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…
    …says the RLA. Personally I remain convinced that it is a lovely place and we should all move immediately. Why is the RLA less keen you might well ask. Well, the Welsh Government has today published the White Paper I response to the…
  • May 20

    The meaning of care and attention

    The meaning of care and attention
    SL v Westminster [2013] UKSC 27 is a very important case concerning the meaning of “care and attention” in the context of s.21, National Assitance Act 1948.We can only apologise for not writing it up sooner. All we can say is that…
Rank this Week: 366

Neuroethics & Law Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 336

New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 899

New Jersey Elder Abuse and Neglect…

New Jersey Elder Abuse and Neglect Forum

Covers nursing home / elder abuse law in the State of New Jersey. By Donna Russo.

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

    Elder Abuse: Unsolicited Robocalls from Medical Alert Companie

    Elder Abuse: Unsolicited Robocalls from Medical Alert Companie
    Bogus medical alert companies are targeting the elderly with calls for free services and are seeking personal information such as medicare, medicaid, social security numbers, bank accounts and charge cards.  Just hang up or don’t…
  • May 16

    Nursing Home Abuse: Urinary Tract Infection to Sepsis to Death

    Nursing Home Abuse: Urinary Tract Infection to Sepsis to Death
    Many nursing homes also render rehabilitation services.  On May 6, 2013, a Colorado jury awarded $200,000 to a daughter whose mother received negligent treatment, a sepsis infection and death.  The jury also awarded $3.5 million in…
  • May 15

    Elder Law Abuse: Bergen County Hosting Elder Abuse Conference

    Elder Law Abuse: Bergen County Hosting Elder Abuse Conference
    On Friday, May 17, 2012, Bergen County is hosting an Elder Abuse Conference in Mahwah, New Jersey. To read more:  http://blog.northjersey.com/bergenbeat/8230/bergen-county-to-host-elder-abuse-conference/ f you are looking for an elder…
Rank this Week: 894

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

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

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

    Supreme Court Justice Recovering from Bicycle Accident

    Supreme Court Justice Recovering from Bicycle Accident
    As reported by NPR.org, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has had another bicycle accident. This accident is his third major bicycle accident since his first in 1993. In 1993, Justice Breyer suffered injuries including multiple broken…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 788

New Jersey Legal Update Podcast

New Jersey Legal Update Podcast

Podcast covering recent developments in New Jersey and Federal law. From Stark & Stark.

http://www.njlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 698

New Jersey Public Safety Officers…

New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog

Covers employment issues related to corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers in New Jersey. Published by Frank M. Crivelli of Arpaia and Crivelli.

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

    Top Budget Officer Says Christie's Revenue Figures Expected To Fall Short By $1 Billion

    Top Budget Officer Says Christie's Revenue Figures Expected To Fall Short By $1 Billion
      As reported by nj.com, the State’s top legislative budget officer will tell lawmakers that Governor Chris Christie’s revenue figures for the next 13 months will fall short by nearly $1 billion. The gap may be shorter…
  • May 14

    Veterans Protest Christie's Proposed Changes To NJ Civil Service System

    Veterans Protest Christie's Proposed Changes To NJ Civil Service System
      As reported by nj.com, with only four days left to file a formal protest, military veterans became the latest group to publicly speak out against the Christie Administration’s proposed changes to the New Jersey Civil Service…
  • Apr 30

    NJ Assembly Passes Bill Calling For Investigation Of Halfway House

    NJ Assembly Passes Bill Calling For Investigation Of Halfway House
      As reported by nj.com, the State Assembly approved a bill that calls for the creation of an independent task force to investigate New Jersey’s halfway houses-privately operated facilities used to supplement the State’s…
Rank this Week: 863

New Jersey Senate Republicans

New Jersey Senate Republicans

Provides legislative support to teh Republican senators in the Legislature of the State of New Jersey.

http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=Rr9IF0xl3RGXd835_w6H4A
Rank this Week: 663

New Miami Blog

New Miami Blog

Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

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

    Florida Legislature Passes New Revised Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act

    Florida Legislature Passes New Revised Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act
    Steven LearThe New Florida LLC Act is Coming Soon On May 3, 2013, as the last piece of legislation to be enacted this session, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed the new Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the…
  • May 21

    Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013

    Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013
    Lori SchumacherThe Miami hotel market continues to be one of the most active hotel markets in the country.  The impact from tourism and Miami’s location as a gateway city continue to attract real estate investors and the activity…
  • May 20

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership
    Eric SingerEarlier this month, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 85, which establishes statewide authorization and procedures for public-private partnerships.  The law, which will be encoded as Section 287.05712, Florida…
Rank this Week: 487

New York Asbestos Defense…

New York Asbestos Defense Litigation

Covers the current state of asbestos defense litigation in New York State, with resources for the insured and self-insured defendant, as well as defense counsel. By Eric C. Genau.

http://asbestoslitigation.typepad.com/newyork/
  • May 18

    Volunteer Social

    Volunteer Social
    In the victory of Obama the two million volunteers who sought support were important citizen. As they used the Internet and created a sympathetic community on Facebook. It was to publicize the image of the candidate, his attitude and his…
  • May 10

    Volunteer Social

    Volunteer Social
    In the victory of Obama the two million volunteers who sought support were important citizen. As they used the Internet and created a sympathetic community on Facebook. It was to publicize the image of the candidate, his attitude and his…
  • May 3

    Volunteering

    Volunteering
    Many times when you have a good free time, thanks to a break that give where you work or for any other reason, people think of a holiday where you can relax and enjoy the rest, however when it comes to taking a vacation or make a good use of…
Rank this Week: 964

New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

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

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/
  • May 23

    Golly ! It Wasn't Me!

    Golly ! It Wasn't Me!
    Plaintiff seems to be ascendant at this point in the case, but proof of a 19 year old trip and fall may be difficult in the extreme.  A trial will ensue, after plaintiff's rare successful motion for partial summary judgment was granted…
  • May 22

    Three Different Ways to Lose a Legal Malpractice Case

    Three Different Ways to Lose a Legal Malpractice Case
    We wince to see cases lost on procedural grounds, much less legal malpractice cases.  Here, in Northern Source, LLC v Kousouros   2013 NY Slip Op 03607   Decided on May 21, 2013   Appellate Division, First…
  • May 21

    Where is the Line, and When was it Crossed?

    Where is the Line, and When was it Crossed?
    How far may an attorney go when dealing with a client before the line is crossed and extreme emotional distress may be charged?  It almost never happens, but  In Blumencranz v Botter 2012 NY Slip Op 32089(U) Sup Ct, Nassau County…
Rank this Week: 214

New York City Criminal Defense…

New York City Criminal Defense Blog

Covers NYC criminal matters. By Joseph Potashnik.

http://jpdefense.com/new-york-criminal-defense
  • May 24

    What Happens When A NYC Art Dealer Fails To Disclose Offshore Accounts?

    What Happens When A NYC Art Dealer Fails To Disclose Offshore Accounts?
    As the ongoing IRS crackdown on tax fraud and undisclosed foreign bank account continues, individuals and business participating in trade internationally, whether they are multinational companies or individual art or antiques dealer, should…
  • May 23

    What If I Am Accused Of Insider Trading In NYC?

    What If I Am Accused Of Insider Trading In NYC?
    With the continued crackdown on financial fraud offenses, accusations of insider trading can potentially result in severe consequences. The basic definition of insider trading is when a person uses knowledge that is not available to the…
  • May 23

    Received a Letter from the Bureau of Fraud Investigations in New York City?

    Received a Letter from the Bureau of Fraud Investigations in New York City?
    If you come home one day and find a letter from the NYC HRA Bureau of Fraud Investigations, you are in good company. Hundreds of others will receive a similar letter this month. The BFI, located at 151 W. Broadway and 250 Church Street, is a…
Rank this Week: 854

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law topics. Published by Stephen Bilkis & Associates

http://www.nycriminalattorneyblog.com/
  • Apr 24

    Court Distinguishes between Attempted Grand Larceny and Grand Larceny

    Court Distinguishes between Attempted Grand Larceny and Grand Larceny
    A man broke into and entered a dwelling house. Once inside, he committed grand larceny by taking away from the premises properties belonging to the owner of the dwelling house which amounted to more than one hundred dollars. The prosecutor...
  • Apr 24

    Court Discusses Elements of Grand Larceny

    Court Discusses Elements of Grand Larceny
    A man knocked on an apartment door. He claimed to be delivering something for the resident in the apartment. He asked the resident for some personal identification. A New York Criminal Lawyer said the resident of the apartment left the...
  • Apr 24

    Court Looks at Elements of Burglary vs. Petit Larceny

    Court Looks at Elements of Burglary vs. Petit Larceny
    A man entered a home in Dade County, Florida. He did this in the middle of the night without the knowledge and consent of the two people who lived in the premises, a brother and a sister. The man ransacked...
Rank this Week: 869

New York Divorce and Family Law…

New York Divorce and Family Law Blog

Covers New York divorce and family law decisions and legislation. By Joel R. Brandes.

http://brandeslaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Law Revision Commission Issues Maintenance Report

    Law Revision Commission Issues Maintenance Report
    New York State Law Revision Commission Issues Final Report on Maintenance Awards in Divorce Proceedings on May 15, 2013 (Click here to download a copy of the Report)
  • May 15

    Important New Decisions - May 15, 2013

    Important New Decisions - May 15, 2013
    Court of Appeals Paternity - Defense of Equitable Estoppel - Applied to Deny Non-Biological Father Right to Deny Paternity In Commissioner of Social Services on Behalf of Elizabeth S. v. Julio J., 20 N.Y.3d 995, 985 N.E.2d 127, 961 N.Y.S.2d…
  • May 6

    Statement of Clients Rights Rule Amended effective April 15, 2013

    Statement of Clients Rights Rule Amended effective April 15, 2013
    Part 1210.1 of the Official Compilation of Codes Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York, containing the the Statement of Clients Rights that must be posted in every law office, was amended effective April 15, 2013. Part 1210.1 now…
Rank this Week: 980

New York Employment Attorneys Blog

New York Employment Attorneys Blog

Covers employment discrimination, severance, wage violations, sexual harassment and civil rights. By The Harman Firm, P.C.

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

    Southern District Cancels Class for Intern

    Southern District Cancels Class for Intern
    Xeudan "Diana" Wang worked at Harper's Bazaar, an upscale women's fashion magazine, five days per week and eleven hours per day from August 2011 to December 2011. She was responsible for tracking down the thousands of purses, shoes, and…
  • May 22

    Recent Headlines in the Fight for LGBTQ Right

    Recent Headlines in the Fight for LGBTQ Right
    Support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. is increasingly widespread. The last three national Gallup polls have shown at least 50% of Americans in favor; articles like that can create the impression that a new era of tolerance has begun.…
  • May 21

    Record EEOC Settlement Slashed

    Record EEOC Settlement Slashed
    At the beginning of the month, an Iowa jury awarded the largest EEOC settlement ever: $240 million for abused, mentally disabled turkey-processing workers. Now that settlement is being drastically reduced because of a statutory cap. The…
Rank this Week: 555

New York Injury Talk Blog

New York Injury Talk Blog

Covers automobile accidents, birth injuries, brain injuries, personal injury, product liability & recalls, workers' compensation, and workplace injuries. B Wingate, Russoti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP.

http://www.nyinjurytalk.com/
  • May 22

    What You Should Know if You’re Considering a Transvaginal Mesh Procedure

    What You Should Know if You’re Considering a Transvaginal Mesh Procedure
    Surgical mesh is a medical device made of absorbent biologic or non-absorbent synthetic material commonly used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Transvaginal refers to how the surgical mesh is…
  • May 21

    Two NY Metro Trains Crash in New Haven

    Two NY Metro Trains Crash in New Haven
    More than 70 people have been injured in a train accident that involved two Metro-North passenger trains. According to a CNN news report, a train heading from New York City to New Haven derailed and struck another train in Bridgeport,…
  • May 14

    Safety Tips for New York Motorcyclist

    Safety Tips for New York Motorcyclist
    In the year 2011, there were 5,336 motorcycle crashes in the state of New York. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reports that 162 motorcycle operators and six motorcycle passengers were killed in those crashes and 5,180 people…
Rank this Week: 755

New York Personal Injury Attorneys…

New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers auto accidents, civil rights, construction accidents and personal injury. By Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz.

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 368

New York Personal Injury Lawyer…

New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.newyorkinjurylawyer247blog.com/
  • Aug 18

    Child Injured in Car Accident

    Child Injured in Car Accident
    On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked with…
  • Aug 18

    Child Injured in Car Accident

    Child Injured in Car Accident
    On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked…
  • Aug 7

    Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded

    Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded
    The plaintiff in the case is Willie B. Sosa. The defendants in the case are Lorenzo Hines, Eddie Meyers, Harold Hall, and the Estate of Dessie Ree Meyers. The judge in the case is Arthur M. Schack. About the Case
Rank this Week: 718

New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

Covers probate news, procedures and resources. By Philip M. Bernstein.

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

    Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

    Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary
    The New York Law Journal has reported a decision of Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III in the matter of the Will of Barboni, 2013-373014(April 25) which upheld the nomination of an executor whose two children both contested the…
  • May 12

    Summary Judgment Granted To Void Trust For Lack Of Capacity

    Summary Judgment Granted To Void Trust For Lack Of Capacity
    Richmond County Surrogate Robert J. Gigante has ruled that a trust executed by an 88 year old decedent 61 days before her death was void for lack of mental capacity in the Matter of the Estate of Muriel Donaldson reported at 956 NYS2d…
  • Apr 4

    Adjournment Of 1404 Examination Extends Time To File Objection

    Adjournment Of 1404 Examination Extends Time To File Objection
    The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has affirmed an order issued by Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty in the Matter of Palma A. Pascale 102 AD 3rd 796 which granted objectant's motion to compel production of certain documents…
Rank this Week: 680

New York Public Personnel Law

New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 95

New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosures, co-ops, condos and mortgage modification. By the Law Offices of Weiss & Weiss.

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

    Estate Planning is Still Required

    Estate Planning is Still Required
    Our readers who follow politics know that members of Congress have battled in recent years with respect to revisions to the tax law. Specifically, estate, gift, and income taxes have been subject to adjustments. The purpose of this blog…
  • May 10

    Out-of-State Judgments and their Collection in New York State

    Out-of-State Judgments and their Collection in New York State
    Our firm is often asked to enter judgments on behalf of creditors. A judgment can be obtained in several ways. If a lawsuit is brought, and the defendant does not respond, a default judgment may be obtained. A case may also go to trial,…
  • May 3

    Bundled Services For Real Estate Purchases- Do They Benefit Purchasers?

    Bundled Services For Real Estate Purchases- Do They Benefit Purchasers?
    Bundled services have commonly been offered to purchasers of real estate in New York. For example, a real estate broker, wishing to enhance an affiliated title insurance company, has a program that encourages attorneys to refer their title…
Rank this Week: 415

New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

New York Restaurant Lawyers Blog

Covers employee regulation, wage and hour laws, and buying and selling a business in the food services industry. By the Law Offices of David A. Gabay, PC.

http://www.newyorkrestaurantlawyersblog.com/
  • Nov 26

    New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete

    New rules to minimise head injury for young athlete
    As of today, all school sports teams in Boston must have compulsory training on concussion and head injury management procedures in order to reduce the number of head injuries sustained in contact sports for the under 18s.
  • Nov 26

    Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night

    Calls to ban young drivers from the roads at night
    Results of a survey published last week show that 76 per cent of motorists believe change is needed to reduce the number of car accidents involving young people.
  • Nov 26

    Asbestos free Australia?

    Asbestos free Australia?
    Australia is putting a pilot scheme in place which could see it become the first country in the world to remove asbestos from all its buildings and eliminate asbestos related diseases.
Rank this Week: 948

New York Supreme Court Criminal…

New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library

News and information gateway to web based services provided by the New York State Supreme Court Criminal Term Library in New York County.

http://crimlawlib.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 93

News Blog

News Blog

Covers auto accidents, drug litigation, and medical malpractice. By Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC.

http://www.cssfirm.com/news-blog/
  • May 20

    NuvaRing Faces Lawsuits for Faulty Birth Control Device

    NuvaRing Faces Lawsuits for Faulty Birth Control Device
    The dangerous prescription contraceptive device called NuvaRing has caused serious injuries to many women.  Many lawsuits have [...]The post NuvaRing Faces Lawsuits for Faulty Birth Control Device appeared first on .
  • May 14

    Mirena IUD May Have Problem

    Mirena IUD May Have Problem
    In today’s world, drug companies continue to develop new contraceptive devices and birth control pills as the [...]The post Mirena IUD May Have Problems appeared first on .
  • Apr 26

    Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know

    Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know
    In our representation we find that our clients are hungry for information regarding the Stryker hip implant [...]The post Update: Top 10 Things All Stryker Hip Implant Patients Need To Know appeared first on .
Rank this Week: 696

Next Generation, Next Destination

Next Generation, Next Destination

Covers partner transition planning at professional firms. By Development Counsel.

http://www.nextgeneration-nextdestination.com/
  • May 17

    THE GENERATIONS COLLABORATE TO BUILD THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY

    THE GENERATIONS COLLABORATE TO BUILD THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY
    A few weeks ago, Maria Bartiromo did a “Seat at the Table” segment on her Sunday NBC program about the sharing or collaborative economy. The key concepts are Rent, Share and Trust. You rent your car or home or dresses...
  • Apr 11

    ENTITLED TO MOVE UP VS. THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE YOURSELF WORTHY

    ENTITLED TO MOVE UP VS. THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE YOURSELF WORTHY
    Ilene Gordon was given the challenge at age 32 by a mentor to manage a group of people more than 20 years older. The challenge for this executive several years out of business school was to get the best out of them, to motivate and inspire…
  • Apr 1

    RESEARCH ON “FAMILY NARRATIVES” CAN HELP ORGANIZATIONS THRIVE TOO.

    RESEARCH ON “FAMILY NARRATIVES” CAN HELP ORGANIZATIONS THRIVE TOO.
    Dr. Marshall Duke, a psychologist at Emory University found that children who know a lot about their families, especially the ups and downs rather than all good or all bad, tend to do better when they face challenges. Those with the most…
Rank this Week: 656

Ninth Circuit Blog

Ninth Circuit Blog

Provides case summaries and commentary. By Federal Defenders of the Ninth Circuit.

http://circuit9.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 804

NJ Family Issues

NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues
Rank this Week: 229

No Deportation

No Deportation

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

http://nodeportation.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 496

Nonprofit and Exempt Organization…

Nonprofit and Exempt Organization Blog

Focused on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on federal tax and Minnesota nonprofit legal issues. By Robertson Law Office.

http://www.robertsonlawofficellc.com/Blog/
  • May 16

    IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

    IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...
    Now that the TIGTA report is out, I wanted to follow up on my previous rant (yes, still ranting) about the IRS-Tea Party nonsense.  First, just to be clear – I think the IRS mucked it up. They should not have chosen the terms that…
  • May 13

    IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

    IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent
    Perhaps it is just my overall frustration with media’s over dramatization of so much of the news.  Perhaps it is my admitted lack of sympathy for a political philosophy with which I have great difficulty finding common…
  • May 13

    Small Organization Compliance - Reminder for Donor-Insider

    Small Organization Compliance - Reminder for Donor-Insider
    As an attorney who works primarily with start-up and small nonprofit organizations, I am very familiar with the reality that someone on the inside is often funding some (or all) of the activities of the organization in the early days. …
Rank this Week: 892

Nonprofit Law Blog

Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. By Gene Takagi.

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/
  • May 24

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day Two

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day Two
    Highlights from the morning sessions of Day Two of the 2013 Private Foundation National Conference in Seattle below. BREAKING NEWS: Greg Colvin's Committee housed within Public Citizen drafted a proposal on clarifying IRS rules on political…
  • May 24

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 24, 2013

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 24, 2013
    This week's selection of nonprofit tweets is coming from Seattle, where I'm attending the Fourth Annual Private Foundation National Conference. Have a listen to local group The Postal Service perform Such Great Heights while perusing the…
  • May 23

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day One

    2013 Annual Private Foundation National Conference - Day One
    I'm in beautiful Seattle for the Fourth Annual Private Foundation National Conference. Day One highlights below: Primer on private foundations - Jody Blazek Motivation for starting a private foundation must be charitable Special rules and…
Rank this Week: 138

Nonprofit Law Prof Blog

Nonprofit Law Prof Blog

Covers federal and state laws and cases affecting non-profits. By Professors David A. Brennan and Darryll K. Jones.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/nonprofit/
  • May 24

    Should the state of New York be concerned about nonprofits incorporating outside state lines?

    Should the state of New York be concerned about nonprofits incorporating outside state lines?
    New York lawmakers are currently in the process of reforming the state’s Not-For-Profit Corporation Law. Key players in the reformation process explain that they are trying to reconcile the differences in S3755 and S5198. The current New…
  • May 23

    MOOC accreditation

    MOOC accreditation
    “MOOC” stands for massive open online courses and just last year the New York Times named 2012 “the year of the MOOC.” Additionally, several of the nation’s most prestigious schools have partnered with nonprofit educational…
  • May 22

    Schervish on wealth transfer and philanthropy

    Schervish on wealth transfer and philanthropy
    Boston College Sociologist Paul G. Schervish is one of the country’s prominent scholars of philanthropic studies. This August Schervish will be recognized for his contributions and presented with the 2013 ASA Distinguished Career Award.…
Rank this Week: 244

North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

Covers legal issues relating to wealth transfer, asset preservation, probate, and taxation. Published by Greg Herman-Giddens of Trust Counsel, P.A.

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

    National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance

    National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance
    As part of National Elder Law Month our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of posts to help educate senior citizens and their caregivers. Learn about why an elderly person may want to disclaim an inheritance, how senior…
  • May 22

    What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

    What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?
    As you prepare your Will and estate plan, you will choose beneficiaries to receive your financial and personal assets. What happens if a beneficiary dies before you do? If you pass away before updating your Will to reflect the…
  • May 20

    Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?

    Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?
    We’ve written about the importance of updating your beneficiaries, but when you’re going through a divorce, should you update your estate plan while navigating separation or after the divorce is finalized? If you do not have an…
Rank this Week: 477

NPR: Justice Talking PodCast

NPR: Justice Talking PodCast

News, commentary and debates on the current legal battles that capture our nation's attention. From National Public Radio.

http://www.justicetalking.org
  • Apr 14

    The Law and Infectious Disease

    The Law and Infectious Disease
    State laws permit the involuntary commitment of people suffering from mental illness if they are a danger to themselves or others. But how do these commitment laws work in practice? Do laws aimed at protecting patients' rights prevent people…
  • Apr 8

    Regulation of the Entertainment Industry

    Regulation of the Entertainment Industry
    The movie rating industry has initiated some reforms following charges by filmmakers that the system is arbitrary and unfair. But skeptics on both sides of the issue say troubling content in movies, television and music is not being handled…
  • Mar 31

    College Admission

    College Admission
    The college admissions process has changed significantly in recent years, particularly for students seeking to get into the nation's most elite universities. Should these schools' admissions policies favor athletes and children of alumni?…
Rank this Week: 966

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Covers common problems encountered by residents and their families aat nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By Jonathan Rosenfeld.

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

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New

    Dangers Related To Byetta And Januvia Not New
    Although the latest warning from the FDA regarding drugs like Byetta and Januvia only came in March 2013, the dangers have been known for many years. The recent information released by the FDA that researchers have found pre-cancerous cells…
  • May 13

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate

    State Attempts to Make Nursing Home Lawsuits More Difficult to Initiate
    Family members of nursing home residents offered powerful testimony about neglect and abuse in some facilities, but legislation to limit the impact of a nursing home lawsuit still passed the Florida Senate Rules Committee on April 15. The…
  • May 10

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand

    Nursing Home Negligence Verdict To Stand
    A nursing home facility in Kanawha County West Virginia recently lost its appeal to reconsider a sizable verdict awarded in a case that went to trial two years earlier. The lawsuit investigates whether the limits established for medical…
Rank this Week: 754

Nursing Law Blog

Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/
  • May 15

    Florida Senate Delays Broadening Baker Act Powers for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants-Calls for a Study

    Florida Senate Delays Broadening Baker Act Powers for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants-Calls for a Study
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Florida’s nurse practitioners and physician assistants were hopeful the Senate would vote to allow them to have the authority to order the…
  • May 1

    Nurses Service Organization (NSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida

    Nurses Service Organization (NSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council in Florida
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Often we learn after the fact that a health professional such as nurses, advance registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs), certified registered nurse…
  • Feb 21

    Nursing Liability and Nursing Malpractice – Part 2

    Nursing Liability and Nursing Malpractice – Part 2
    By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In this blog I discuss the concept of nursing malpractice. It is the second blog of my two-part series. To read part one, … Continue reading…
Rank this Week: 845

NY Medical Malpractice Video…

NY Medical Malpractice Video Tutorials

Covers medical malpractice and accident law in New York. By Gerry Oginski.

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

    How Many Lawyers Do You Know Write 4 Consumer-Oriented Books To Help Inj...

    How Many Lawyers Do You Know Write 4 Consumer-Oriented Books To Help Inj...
    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Write 4 Consumer-Oriented Books To Help Injured Victims in NY Understand How Car Accident cases, Medical Malpractice case and Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial…
  • May 23

    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Call You-The Client- Each & Every Month?

    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Call You-The Client- Each & Every Month?
    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Call Their Clients Each and Every Month?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThere are very few attorneys who consistently communicate with their…
  • May 23

    Will Physician Lose His License If You Sue Him For Medical Malpractice i...

    Will Physician Lose His License If You Sue Him For Medical Malpractice i...
    Will Your Doctor Lose His License to Practice Medicine If You Sue Him For Medical Malpractice in New York?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThe short answer is "No."First, when…
Rank this Week: 248

Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers California employment and injury law. By Liberty Law.

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

    What should I do if I’ve been discriminated against on the basis of my ethnicity in San Francisco?

    What should I do if I’ve been discriminated against on the basis of my ethnicity in San Francisco?
    If you are discriminated against in an employment setting because of your ethnicity, you may have a legal case against the employer or potential employer. You should contact an employment attorney in the San Francisco area to learn more about…
  • May 22

    What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident in Oakland?

    What should I do if I’ve been involved in a car accident in Oakland?
    If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, it’s important to obtain legal representation quickly. If you fail to do so, you can experience significant financial losses in the form of medical expenses, property…
  • May 20

    Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award

    Micha Star Liberty To Be Given Award
    Liberty Law is proud to announce that Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) has selected Micha Star Liberty as one of the six California attorneys to be selected to receive the “Spirit of CEB” award, which acknowledges her…
Rank this Week: 417

OFAC SDN Sanctions Removal Lawyers

OFAC SDN Sanctions Removal Lawyers

Covers the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and its Specially Designated Nationals list. By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://ofac-sdn-list-removal.com/
Rank this Week: 151

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall…

Off the Shelf - The Osgood Hall Law School Library Blog

Covers developments in legal information and legal information technologies for research and practice.

http://libblog.osgoode.yorku.ca
  • May 20

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013

    Recent Acquisitions, May 13 – May 17, 2013
    22 new acquisitions in Osgoode Hall Law School Library, including 13 from 2013: The art of the real estate deal Lipson, Barry, 1936- HD 1375 L56 2011 The art of the real estate deal / Barry D. Lipson. Toronto : … Continue reading…
  • May 17

    Summer viewing, Part 1

    Summer viewing, Part 1
    Now that exams are done and the summer has started (never mind the hail last Sunday), it is an opportunity for a collective exhale and a chance to mentally re-calibrate before starting all over again in September (or before going…
  • May 17

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31

    Quicklaw and LexisNexis Academic refresher for RAs on May 31
    The Law Library is pleased to offer a Quicklaw and LexisNexisAcademic refresher session for Research Assistants on Friday May 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in Room 2003. Quicklaw training will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed ……
Rank this Week: 833

Offshore Winds

Offshore Winds

Covers the marine and energy business. By King Krebs & Jurgens.

http://www.offshorewindsblog.com
  • May 22

    Gross Negligence the Focus of BP Oil Spill Post-Trial Briefing Order

    Gross Negligence the Focus of BP Oil Spill Post-Trial Briefing Order
    Megan C. MiskoAfter weeks of testimony, and dramatic “reveals” of newly discovered evidence that had been hiding in labs for years, the Phase One trial of the BP litigation finally came to an end late last month. Now the parties…
  • May 7

    Working Hard or Hardly Working? The Definition of “Rest” and Towing Vessel Work-Hour Limitation

    Working Hard or Hardly Working? The Definition of “Rest” and Towing Vessel Work-Hour Limitation
    Joseph A. Devall, Jr.An often contentious issue in maritime litigation involving both personal injury and property damage is whether the wheelman in charge of a towing vessel that exceeds 26′ violated the so-called…
  • Apr 23

    Offshore Fairness Act Proposes Extending States’ Offshore Jurisdiction

    Offshore Fairness Act Proposes Extending States’ Offshore Jurisdiction
    Andrew J. QuackenbosThe offshore jurisdiction of states in the southeastern U.S. could triple in the relatively near future. Two Louisiana Congressmen, U.S. Sen. David Vitter and U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, recently introduced companion…
Rank this Week: 398