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New Jersey Law Blog

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 22

    Pending New Jersey Legislation Aimed at Holding Employers Accountable for Workplace Bullie

    Pending New Jersey Legislation Aimed at Holding Employers Accountable for Workplace Bullie
    BACKGROUND Surveys and studies have shown that between 16 and 21 percent of employees nationwide have directly experienced adverse health effects associated with workplace bullying, abuse, and harassment.  Notably, those studies further…
  • May 22

    Content Considerations for a Sound Corporate Code of Ethic

    Content Considerations for a Sound Corporate Code of Ethic
    As a follow up to my blog last month outlining key considerations with regard to the preparation and administration of a corporate code of ethics, this entry will discuss some important aspects of the substantive content that should be…
  • May 21

    Grandparent Deemed "Psychological Parent" of Child

    Grandparent Deemed "Psychological Parent" of Child
    In the recently decided case of Koeppel v. Pierson, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a trial court’s ruling that a child’s paternal grandmother stood in legal parity with the child’s father…
Rank this Week: 387

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: 193

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: 923

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: 582

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: 746

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: 167

New York Business Divorce

New York Business Divorce

Covers dissolution and other disputes among New York corporations, LLCs and partnerships. By Peter A. Mahler.

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

    Form K-1s Do Not Always a Shareholder Make

    Form K-1s Do Not Always a Shareholder Make
    "Is she or isn't she a shareholder? Only her tax preparer knows for sure." It may not be quite as catchy as the famous Clairol commercial, but it's a good entreaty to read this week's New York Business Divorce highlighting a recent appellate…
  • May 13

    Whose Lawsuit Is It Anyway?

    Whose Lawsuit Is It Anyway?
    A recent decision by Westchester Commercial Division Justice Alan D. Scheinkman in Briarcliff Solutions Holdings, LLC v. Fifth Third Bank (Chicago) takes the spotlight in this week's New York Business Divorce, featuring a battle for control…
  • May 6

    Who Wants to Be a Minority Shareholder of a Delaware Closely-Held Corporation?

    Who Wants to Be a Minority Shareholder of a Delaware Closely-Held Corporation?
    For a variety of reasons, many closely-held corporations in New York and elsewhere choose to incorporate in Delaware. A Delaware Chancery Court decision last week, in Blaustein v. Lord Baltimore Capital Corp., serves as a good reminder of the…
Rank this Week: 644

New York Civil Law

New York Civil Law

A forum for New York Appellate Law, Civil Procedure, Insurance Coverage and Defense. By Matthew Lerner.

http://nylaw.typepad.com/new_york_civil_law/
Rank this Week: 975

New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. Published by the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/
  • Apr 16

    Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

    Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported
     NYC HPD moved to terminate the tenancy benefits of petitioner, Perrett when it was found that  Petitioner’s daughter’s $30,000 income was not reported to the subsidizing authority.  The court found that termination…
  • Apr 16

    Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

    Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination
     In a case handled by the  Law Office of Glass & Krakower an arbitration award was reversed and  but one portion of the arbitrator’s determination was  affirmed.  The facts underlying this case were:  a…
  • Apr 16

    Fazzolary v NYC

    Fazzolary v NYC
    The Plaintiff was a Sergeant in the Detective Bureau of the NYPD and when she stepped off  a curb to assist a motorist with directions when she was injured.  The case was dismissed on motion because it was determined that she was…
Rank this Week: 763

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers New York criminal law topics such as criminal procedure, DWI and traffic offenses, drugs and narcotics, fraud related offenses, and violent crimes. By New York criminal defense attorney, Jeremy Saland.

http://www.newyorkcriminallawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 564

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: 912

New York Employment Lawyer Blog

New York Employment Lawyer Blog

Discusses age, employment, racial, and sexual discrimination. By the Ottinger Firm.

http://www.newyorkemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 23

    Queens Construction Workers Get $18,600 in Back Wage

    Queens Construction Workers Get $18,600 in Back Wage
    Two owners of a New York company who pleaded guilty to not paying workers on construction projects in Queens will also pony up $18,680 in back wages. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the criminal sentencing of Tsai Hsun Chang…
  • Nov 20

    Waitress Can’t Be Fired For Pregnancy

    Waitress Can’t Be Fired For Pregnancy
    Pregnant workers in New York restaurants and stores can’t be fired just because management thinks customers would rather not be served by employees who are showing. A case in point: the pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed in September by…
  • Nov 19

    4 Key Questions About Severance Pay

    4 Key Questions About Severance Pay
    In the wake of corporate layoffs and restructurings, employee severance pay is a hot topic for New York workers. Broadly speaking, severance pay is money you get if you are laid off or take voluntary, early retirement. Here are four questions…
Rank this Week: 809

New York Law Notes

New York Law Notes

Provides a summary of an Appellate Division case of special interest to New York practitioners.

http://drdiekman.podbean.com
  • May 23

    Real estate commissions and bonus contracts with unlicensed persons.

    Real estate commissions and bonus contracts with unlicensed persons.
    Practice point:  The court determined that the action was not barred by Real Property Law § 442-d, which provides that an unlicensed person may not bring an action to recover a commission for facilitating the sale of real estate.…
  • May 22

    Police officers' statements and a duty of care.

    Police officers' statements and a duty of care.
    Practice point:  Defendants' motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint was granted. In the absence of any evidence that defendants assumed an affirmative duty to protect plaintiff from attacks by her husband, defendants do not…
  • May 21

    An allegedly defective staircase.

    An allegedly defective staircase.
    Practice point: Defendant established its entitlement to judgment as a matter of law where plaintiff was injured when he slipped and fell on a worn marble tread as he was going down the stairs in defendant's building. The worn marble tread…
Rank this Week: 310

New York Law Thoughts

New York Law Thoughts

Covers New York personal injury topics. By Carol L. Schlitt.

http://nylawthoughts.com
  • May 23

    Once I Settle My Case, How Soon Will I Be Paid? When Will I Receive My Settlement Check?

    Once I Settle My Case, How Soon Will I Be Paid? When Will I Receive My Settlement Check?
    As soon as a personal injury case settles, clients want to know, “when will I be paid?” We answer our clients with a Case Closing Report that provides a timeline on when a client will be paid and exactly how much. In general, once…
  • May 20

    The Schlitt Law Firm Announces Paid 2013 Summer Internship and Scholarship

    The Schlitt Law Firm Announces Paid 2013 Summer Internship and Scholarship
    The Schlitt Law Firm has announced that is sponsoring a paid legal internship position for the summer of 2013. At the completion of the internship, the firm will also provide a $500 college stipend. Carol L. Schlitt explains, “We want…
  • May 17

    A Very Happy Client

    A Very Happy Client
    We work hard to fulfill our promise of Remarkable Service. Here’s a note we received this morning from a very happy client: "If I can shout it out from the roof tops that you’re the greatest Lawyer in the world, I would. "
Rank this Week: 967

New York Legal Update

New York Legal Update

Covers developments in New York Law. By Thomas Swartz.

http://tswartz1.typepad.com/new_york_legal_update/
  • Jun 10

    Assumption of Risk Does Not Apply To Road Cyclist

    Assumption of Risk Does Not Apply To Road Cyclist
    When someone voluntarily engages in sporting events or athletic activities, the primary assumption of risk doctrine will bar a personal injury lawsuit to recover for injuries sustained from conduct or conditions which are inherent in that…
  • Mar 31

    Sex With The Priest - No Breach of Fiduciary Duty

    Sex With The Priest - No Breach of Fiduciary Duty
    If a priest has sexual relations with a congregant, can the congregant assert some claim of breach of fiduciary duty against the priest?Last year the Court of Appeals in Marmelstein v Kehillat New Hempstead: The Rav Aron Jofen Community…
  • Mar 10

    Third Department Limits Assumption of Risk Doctrine

    Third Department Limits Assumption of Risk Doctrine
    The primary assumption of risk doctrine provides that those who engage in sporting or recreational activities consent to the commonly appreciated risks which are inherent in and arise out of the nature of that sport or activity.  It thus…
Rank this Week: 958

New York Personal Injury Law Blog

New York Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers the civil justice system, New York Courts, injury law cases and news. Published by Attorney Eric Turkewitz.

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • Nov 27

    Blawg 100 Again (And the Hall of Fame)

    Blawg 100 Again (And the Hall of Fame)
    The ABA Journal has named this little corner of cyberspace, once again, to its annual collection of the 100 “best” law blogs in the country.
  • Nov 21

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving
    Last year at this time I wished one and all a Happy Thanksgiving as I celebrated my fifth year blogging.
  • Nov 20

    A Graph is Worth a Thousand Word

    A Graph is Worth a Thousand Word
    I’ve spilled a lot of pixels here over the last six years on the issue of tort “reform” and the claims from business and the medical profession that personal injury suits are killing them.
Rank this Week: 356

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: 720

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: 78

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: 29

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog covers Class III weapons topics for all of the 50 states. By Jacksonville, Florida, Gun Trust Attorney, David M. Goldman.

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

    Magpul PMAG $12.50 Each In Stock

    Magpul PMAG $12.50 Each In Stock
    For those of you who live in states where magazines are getting ready to become illegal to purchase, you may be interested in an offer I just received to purchase 30 round pmags for your Gun Trust for $12.50 each....
  • May 9

    Gun Trust can be used to purchase Multi-Caliber Suppressors in most states.

    Gun Trust can be used to purchase Multi-Caliber Suppressors in most states.
    New Silencer - SWR: Specwar 762; Multi-caliber Sound Test. A Gun Trust can be used to purchase suppressors in most states like the Specwar 762 from SWR. The multi-caiiber suppressor had sound suppression to the 135-131 db range when…
  • May 2

    Major Provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA)

    Major Provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA)
    Tomorrow Sarah Gervase, with the NRA is presenting a summary of the major provisions of the NFA just before my presentation of the use of Gun Trusts as we provide many lawyers with information on Gun Trusts I wanted to...
Rank this Week: 894

Nimonik

Nimonik

Covers Canadian environmental and energy law.

http://www.nimonik.ca
  • May 7

    Going to the source: Supply Chain Auditing done Right

    Going to the source: Supply Chain Auditing done Right
    The recent Bangladeshi garment factory collapse has left over 700 people dead and many companies asking themselves questions. While some advocate for moving production back to countries with better labour and construction standards;…
  • May 7

    Wanted: Legal entrepreneur

    Wanted: Legal entrepreneur
    In 2008 I cofounded Nimonik, a Montreal technology company that provides legal information services to major manufacturing and mining operations. We analyze and digest legal information and build tools to monitor environmental,…
  • Apr 29

    Will he or won’t he? …

    Will he or won’t he? …
    … Canadian efforts to sway Obama’s key decision. Senate has already backed construction of the Keystone XL pipeline—but the final decision must come from President Obama (who has previously rejected it, twice).  While…
Rank this Week: 744

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: 299

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: 135

NJ Family Legal Blog

NJ Family Legal Blog

Covers New Jersey family law. Published by Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 20

    GRANDPARENT VISITATION STANDARD AFFIRMED BY APPELLATE COURT

    GRANDPARENT VISITATION STANDARD AFFIRMED BY APPELLATE COURT
     An interesting part of the practice of family law are the rare issues; the one that may not walk through the door every day.  Grandparent visitation cases oftentimes fit into this category.  They nearly always prove…
  • May 14

    DEBUNKING NEW JERSEY'S FAMILY LAW MYTHS

    DEBUNKING NEW JERSEY'S FAMILY LAW MYTHS
    Over time, many myths have developed in the ever changing world of New Jersey Family Law.  The question is whether they are true, false, or somewhere in between.   In a new publication on the Fox Rothschild Family Law Practice Page,…
  • May 9

    Alimony and Living Together for Love

    Alimony and Living Together for Love
    If there is cohabitation by an ex-spouse who receives alimony, the ex-spouse is at risk not only to a potential decrease in alimony but also at risk for a total termination of alimony.  On March 7, 2013, the New Jersey Appellate Division…
Rank this Week: 618

NLRB Law Memo

NLRB Law Memo

Covers National Labor Relations Board decision. By Ross Runkel.

http://www.lawmemo.com/nlrb/memo/
  • Feb 14

    NLRB Law Memo 02/14/2012

    NLRB Law Memo 02/14/2012
    NLRB - Staff summarized 3 decisions. Human Services Projects, Inc. d/b/a Teen Triumph (32-CA-25262; 358 NLRB No. 2) Stockton, CA, February 6, 2012.
  • Feb 7

    NLRB Law Memo 02/07/2012

    NLRB Law Memo 02/07/2012
    NLRB - Staff summarized 2 decisions. Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Carpenters Local 1507 (Perry Olsen Drywall, Inc.) (27-CB-5723; 358 NLRB No. 3) West Jordan, UT, February 2, 2012.
  • Feb 1

    NLRB Law Memo 02/01/2012

    NLRB Law Memo 02/01/2012
    NLRB - Staff summarized 2 decisions. Reliant Energy aka Etiwanda LLC (31-CA-25155 and 31-RC-08023; 357 NLRB No. 172) Rancho Cucamonga, CA, December 30, 2011.
Rank this Week: 563

Nolo Presents The Law in Plain…

Nolo Presents The Law in Plain English

Nolo.com's Podcast topics include estate planning, wills, trusts, divorces, contracts, hiring a lawyer, copyrights, trademarks, patents, personal injury, bankruptcy and more.

http://www.nolocast.com
Rank this Week: 518

Nolo's Patent, Copyright, and…

Nolo's Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Blog

By Nolo.

http://dearrichblog.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 19

    Wants to Reproduce 1890s Diary

    Wants to Reproduce 1890s Diary
    Dear Rich: I have an unpublished diary from the late 1890s that is chock full of material of real interest to historians.
  • Nov 12

    Can I Make a Dave Matthews Band Quiz?

    Can I Make a Dave Matthews Band Quiz?
    Dear Rich: I am in the process of creating a Dave Matthews band quiz. It has questions from all aspects of the bands background, songs, and albums…etc.
  • Nov 9

    Which State for Governing Law or Venue?

    Which State for Governing Law or Venue?
    Dear Rich: I am working on a contract where one party (the one providing the services and technology) is based in Texas and the clien
Rank this Week: 439

Nonprofit Law Blog

Nonprofit Law Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/
  • May 20

    All Eyes on Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Legislation

    All Eyes on Delaware’s Public Benefit Corporation Legislation
    Last month, with great fanfare, Delaware’s governor Jack Markell introduced legislation providing for the creation of public benefit corporations. Enjoying broad, bipartisan support, the new law is expected to be quickly approved and put…
  • May 17

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013

    Nonprofit Tweets of the Week - May 17, 2013
    Quite the week for the IRS. Have a listen to Radiohead's Electioneering while perusing this week's serving of tweets: Rick Hasen: WaPo learned 5 things from the IRS report:…
  • May 15

    Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"

    Treasury Inspector General Report on IRS "Scandal"
    On May 14, 2013, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released its report on the IRS targeting of conservative groups in reviewing applications for exemption under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The report,…
Rank this Week: 454

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 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.…
  • May 21

    Vulnerability blinds patients of phony nonprofit health clinic

    Vulnerability blinds patients of phony nonprofit health clinic
    A few weeks ago, a federal judge in California sentenced 58 year-old Christine Daniel to 14 years in federal prison. Daniel, a former doctor and Pentecostal minister, ran a health clinic used to offer Daniel’s “herbal treatments.”…
  • May 20

    New Jersey mayor calls nonprofits to pay more in taxe

    New Jersey mayor calls nonprofits to pay more in taxe
    In his state of the township speech, Lawrence, New Jersey Mayor Jim Kownacki suggested the city’s weak budget is partially attributable to the fact that it loses $287 million in property taxes because of local nonprofit property tax…
Rank this Week: 192

North Carolina Business Litigation…

North Carolina Business Litigation Report

Reports on judicial decisions of significance to business and shareholders. By Mack Sperling of Brooks Pierce LLP.

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

    Business Court Sanctions Parties For Disobeying Discovery Order

    Business Court Sanctions Parties For Disobeying Discovery Order
     When you think of sanctions, your mind probably goes to Rule 11 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  But what about Rule 37(b)(2)?  It says that:  if a party . . . fails to obey an order to provide or permit discovery, . .…
  • May 7

    Claims For Legal Malpractice Aren't Assignable In North Carolina

    Claims For Legal Malpractice Aren't Assignable In North Carolina
    Maybe you've wondered whether a claim for legal malpractice can be assigned. Maybe you haven't. But yesterday, the North Carolina Court of Appeals answered that question.  In Revolutionary Concepts, Inc. v. Clements Walker PLLC, the…
  • May 1

    Fourth Circuit Takes A Narrow View On Recovery Of E-Discovery Cost

    Fourth Circuit Takes A Narrow View On Recovery Of E-Discovery Cost
    You've undoubtedly prevailed in a federal case -- either at summary judgment or after a trial -- and you have probably struggled with what you are entitled to recover as costs under 28 U.S.C. §1920.  And recently, your client,…
Rank this Week: 480

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 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…
  • May 17

    Retirement Savings Change Based on Income Projection

    Retirement Savings Change Based on Income Projection
    The Boston College Center for Retirement Research released a study that involved over 15,000 employees who were offered projections of their retirement income based on potential voluntary contributions. The projections changed the way…
Rank this Week: 630

North Carolina Lawyer Blog

North Carolina Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and workers compensation laws and resources. By Hardison & Cochran.

http://raleighpersonalinjurylawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 6

    Are Ramp Meters the Answer to Traffic Woes in the Triangle?

    Are Ramp Meters the Answer to Traffic Woes in the Triangle?
    Could ramp meters be on their way to the Triangle? Transportation engineer, Kevin Lacy, says they'll save you time and taxpayers money. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has even selected several spots where ramp metering can…
  • Apr 24

    Motorcycle Deaths Increased Nine Percent in 2012

    Motorcycle Deaths Increased Nine Percent in 2012
    Today, the Governors Highway Safety Association projected that motorcyclist deaths increased around nine percent in 2012. In the last 15 years, motorcycle deaths have increased all but one of those years. The press release from the GHSA also…
  • Apr 23

    Website Looks Into Novelty Motorcycle Helmets and Safety

    Website Looks Into Novelty Motorcycle Helmets and Safety
    FairWarning.org, a website dedicated to providing journalism on issues of health, safety and corporate conduct, recently covered a topic that might be the most hotly debated within the circle of motorcycle riders. Yes, helmets.This…
Rank this Week: 994

North Carolina Product Liability…

North Carolina Product Liability Blog

Covers legal issues relating to child safety, crashworthiness, and product liability matters. Published by D. Harrison Wood, Attorney at Law.

http://www.ncproductlaw.com/
  • May 1

    Nissan Issues Recalls on Altima

    Nissan Issues Recalls on Altima
    Nissan has issued a recall of about 123,000 Altimas. The recall affects 2013 models. Apparently, Nissan had a faulty gauge on on an air pump that was either under or over inflating the spare tire causing them to blow out. According to…
  • Apr 11

    3.4 Million Cars Recalled

    3.4 Million Cars Recalled
    Toyota, Nissa, Honda and Mazda have issued a recall affected 3.4 Million vehicles. The recall revolves around possible faulty airbags that may cause a fire or inadvertently fire causing personal injuries to the occupants. The large…
  • Mar 22

    Jury Finds Against Nissan

    Jury Finds Against Nissan
    A NJ jury found in favor of a man who was injured when a tire fell off a truck, hit the roof of his Nissan Altima and caused severe personal injury. The Plaintiff's attorneys argued and provided evidence that the design of the Altima was…
Rank this Week: 928

novalawcity

novalawcity

Adventures in law and technology at the Shepard Broad Law Center of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

http://nsulaw.typepad.com/novalawcity/
  • Aug 17

    Novalawcity is moving!

    Novalawcity is moving!
    Novalawcity is moving over to Wordpress as of 8/17/2011.   Please join us over at: http://nsulltc.wordpress.com/ to continue our discussion.
  • Aug 10

    Office of the Law Revision Counsel wants YOU!

    Office of the Law Revision Counsel wants YOU!
    The Office of the Law Revision Counsel is seeking comments on the new beta version of its website for the U.S. Code. The Office is looking for feedback from law librarians and members of the public about the site’s features, content, and…
  • Jun 24

    Getting to know LLTC: Mitch Silverman (addendum)

    Getting to know LLTC: Mitch Silverman (addendum)
    Wups--I forgot to post my picture with my blog profile! Here's me, the day my bright, shiny new nameplate was first put up.
Rank this Week: 786

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: 749

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: 254

Nuts & Boalts

Nuts & Boalts

Stories from the fruits and nuts of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).

http://boaltalk.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 25

    Open Thread for ATL's Recent Post: "How Much Does Your Law Prof. Make? Berkeley Edition."

    Open Thread for ATL's Recent Post: "How Much Does Your Law Prof. Make? Berkeley Edition."
    There have been some rumblings. Some commentary. Some hashing out over social media. Here is an open thread.If you haven't seen it, the article is here and links to a corresponding more detailed list here.
  • Apr 15

    "Darn. There goes my judo match with Putin."

    "Darn. There goes my judo match with Putin."
    Say what you want about ThatWhichShallNotBeSpoken, this is hands-down the best response to a diplomatic sanction.John Yoo Barred from Russia, Could Give A Flying ... PigAnyone to provide an illustrated version of what a judo match b/w Yoo and…
  • Apr 9

    BHSA Election

    BHSA Election
    BHSA Elections are Weds/Thurs from 10–2 in the Donor Lobby.Don't forget to vote!  (Really? A cynic might ask. Vote? Why?)Read on...BackgroundFebruary 25th: BHSA solicits candidates to run via school-wide email. Key dates are listed…
Rank this Week: 745

NY Divorce Attorney Blog

NY Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers New York divorce law. By David Centeno.

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

    A New Era?

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

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

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

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

    The Shocking Way That Porsha Stewart Found Out About Her Divorce!
    Porsha Stewart, the wife of former NFL star and now TV analyst Kordell Stewart, was admittedly shocked when she found out that her husband had fild for divorce. However the way it happened was even worse, imagine finding out on Twitter!? Read…
Rank this Week: 914

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 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…
  • May 22

    Doctor Asks "Who Did This To You?"; Broken Bone Incorrectly Set. Orthope...

    Doctor Asks "Who Did This To You?"; Broken Bone Incorrectly Set. Orthope...
    Doctor at a New York City Health & Hospitals orthopedic clinic says "Your bone is just fine..."NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThe hospital correctly diagnosed a broken arm.…
  • May 21

    You Omitted Telling Your NY Lawyer About a Skeleton in Your Closet...Can it Hurt Your Injury Lawsuit?

    You Omitted Telling Your NY Lawyer About a Skeleton in Your Closet...Can it Hurt Your Injury Lawsuit?
    NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThere are some things you would prefer to keep private. You choose to 'accidentally' forget to tell him about your DUI conviction. You neglect to…
Rank this Week: 584

NYInjuryLawBlog.com

NYInjuryLawBlog.com

Covers New York auto insurance, medical malpractice and workers compensation. By the Ziff Law Firm.

http://www.zifflaw.com/NYInjuryLawBlog
Rank this Week: 545

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: 352

Ohio DUI/OVI Blog

Ohio DUI/OVI Blog

Covers news and information related to criminal law and life. By Charles M. Rowland II.

http://www.daytondui.com/blog/
  • Nov 27

    Kettering Municipal Court Traffic Safety Program (by DaytonDUI)

    Kettering Municipal Court Traffic Safety Program (by DaytonDUI)
    Kettering Municipal Court offers a Traffic Safety Program for eligible participants which allows you to attend a class instead of receiving points for your traffic citation(s).
  • Nov 26

    Ohio DUI and SR-22 Insurance (by DaytonDUI)

    Ohio DUI and SR-22 Insurance (by DaytonDUI)
    The SR-22 is a form that your car insurance company  files with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  The form provides the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles with proof of financial responsibility by showing that you have the required insurance…
  • Nov 23

    When Not To Fly (by DaytonDUI.com)

    When Not To Fly (by DaytonDUI.com)
    If you are a pilot there are strict rules on when you can fly an aircraft.  According to federal regulations, set forth below, a pilot may not attempt to fly an aircraft or even attempt to be a crew member of a civil aircraft : Within 8…
Rank this Week: 947

Ohio Employer's Law Blog

Ohio Employer's Law Blog

Provides updates and commentary on current employment law headlines and topics. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohioemploymentlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    When state law conflicts with the EEOC on criminal background checks, who wins?

    When state law conflicts with the EEOC on criminal background checks, who wins?
    Last year, the EEOC issued its long awaited Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII. While the Guidance was much more fair and balanced than many employer advocates…
  • May 22

    Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation

    Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation
    Employees should not operate under any false ideas that they enjoy an expectation of privacy in their work email accounts. Just because an employer has the right to snoop through an employee’s email, however, does not mean the practice…
  • May 21

    Social media is the digital water cooler

    Social media is the digital water cooler
    Let’s say your business is located in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. Three of your employees engage in the following conversation on their personal Facebook pages: Holli Thomas — needs a new job. I’m physically and…
Rank this Week: 263

On the Record

On the Record

Covers business, legal and government-related news. By The Daily Record.

http://mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord
  • Nov 26

    Law blog roundup

    Law blog roundup
    Happy Cyber Monday! No holiday specials in the law blog roundup, just our usual mix of news and comment. For instance: – Ron Miller discusses a phone scam that was new to him you might want to be aware of
  • Nov 23

    Survey finds fewer first-year law student

    Survey finds fewer first-year law student
    A recent survey of law schools by test prep company Kaplan shows that almost 50 percent of accredited law schools had smaller incoming classes this year, The National Law Journal
  • Nov 21

    In-House Interrogatory

    In-House Interrogatory
    Asked: Our weekly question to the In-House community This week we are talking about employees bringing their own devices (smartphone, tablet) to work and how company legal departments regulate their use.
Rank this Week: 645

One Court of Justice

One Court of Justice

Covers Michigan's appellate courts. By Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.

http://www.ocjblog.com
  • May 23

    MSC to consider the applicability of use tax

    MSC to consider the applicability of use tax
    The Michigan Supreme Court granted the application for leave to appeal in NACG Leasing v. Dep’t of Treasury.  The parties shall address the applicability of the use tax to a purchase of tangible personal property by one party…
  • May 23

    MSC to decide issues related to firearm violation

    MSC to decide issues related to firearm violation
    The Michigan Supreme Court granted the application for leave to appeal in People v. Lafountain.  The parties shall address:  (1) whether to prove a violation under MCL 33.7401c which “involves the possession, placement or…
  • May 23

    COA holds that a partner did not breach an open-ended partnership agreement by unilaterally dissolving the partnership

    COA holds that a partner did not breach an open-ended partnership agreement by unilaterally dissolving the partnership
    In Urbain v. Beierling, the Court of Appeals held that a partner did not breach an open-ended partnership agreement by unilaterally dissolving the partnership because an open-ended partnership could be dissolved by the express will of any…
Rank this Week: 478