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George's Employment Blawg

George's Employment Blawg

Features news, analysis and comments on labor & employment law, human resources, and other work-related topics. By George Lenard.

http://www.employmentblawg.com
  • Apr 25

    5 Resume Writing Tips to Help Veterans Land Civilian Job

    5 Resume Writing Tips to Help Veterans Land Civilian Job
    While many civilian employers claim a commitment to hiring veterans, knowledge gaps and unfair assumptions can cause civilians to overlook qualified vets. For example, 61 percent of civilian employers say they do not understand how military…
  • Nov 7

    Hello world!

    Hello world!
    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
  • Sep 10

    How to Use a Phone Interview to Build Rapport and Win the Job

    How to Use a Phone Interview to Build Rapport and Win the Job
    embaPub="6e3197aae95c2ff8fcab35cb730f6a86";Introduction As a job applicant notified of a phone interview, you have just survived the culling of the herd by resume screeners, taking you one step closer to your goal of a job offer. It is…
Rank this Week: 766

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.florida-criminal-attorney-blog.com/
  • May 17

    David Joseph of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Identity Theft

    David Joseph of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Identity Theft
    David Joseph of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was arrested Friday for allegedly using stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns, news sources report. Joseph, 27, was booked into police custody on charges of filing false tax returns,…
  • May 17

    Nelson Humberto Guerrero of Miramar, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault

    Nelson Humberto Guerrero of Miramar, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault
    Nelson Humberto Guerrero of Miramar, Florida was arrested Saturday after he allegedly assaulted and later kidnapped his mistress, news sources report. Information regarding the victim's identity was not released given the nature of the crime.…
  • May 15

    Frank Heinz Hottenrott of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Child Pornography

    Frank Heinz Hottenrott of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Child Pornography
    Frank Heinz Hottenrott of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was arrested Wednesday for allegedly downloading over 100 child pornographic images and videos, news sources report. Hottenrott, 59, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on 30 counts…
Rank this Week: 767

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

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

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
  • May 17

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case

    Brooklyn Orders Review of 50 Murder Case
    Police misconduct lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight an article recently published in the New York Times, detailing the reopening of every murder case that resulted in a guilty verdict from the work of one detective. The review is…
Rank this Week: 768

Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 16

    Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

    Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit
    The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) passed in 2008.  Since then, most of the discussion benefit plan professionals have had regarding GINA has focused on HIPAA notice requirements and compliance with GINA restrictions in…
  • May 10

    DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

    DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form
    As a component of PPACA, employees will be able to opt out of employer coverage and go to exchanges (or go there directly if the employer does not offer coverage).  The government refers to this program as the "Health Insurance…
  • May 7

    Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term

    Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term
    One of the quirks about PPACA is that the measure of "affordability" of coverage is based on the value of single (or "employee only") coverage.  A qualifying plan has to make coverage available to dependents, but it can exclude spouses…
Rank this Week: 771

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use…

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use Law Blog

Covers land use, environmental, and real estate law in California.

http://blog.aklandlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 770

Paralegal Mentor

Paralegal Mentor

Covers resources, organizational tips, ethics issues for paralegals. By Vicki Voisin.

http://www.paralegalmentorblog.com/
  • Apr 21

    Maneuvering Your Paralegal Career from Start to Finish

    Maneuvering Your Paralegal Career from Start to Finish
    On the April edition of The Paralegal Voice Vicki Voisin hosts Charlsye Smith Diaz, PhD, a former paralegal who is now a professor of technical writing at The University of Maine.Diaz and Voisin met through The National Association of Legal…
  • Apr 9

    Paralegals Can Cook: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Mixed Vegetable

    Paralegals Can Cook: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Mixed Vegetable
    This recipe was adapted from one that appeared in the April 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living. I usually don't change the original recipe until I try it once but this one begged for a few more ingredients. Also, how do you like my new…
  • Apr 3

    Biz Buddies: Do Your Clients Know About Your Services?

    Biz Buddies: Do Your Clients Know About Your Services?
    This month's episode of Biz Buddies 4 Virtual Professionals explores why your clients may not be utilizing your services to the maximum potential and what you can do to fix it. Do your clients know about all of your services?  Are…
Rank this Week: 769

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

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

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

    SMART Bus Causes Deadly Dearborn Three-Car Collision on Michigan Avenue
    The Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are reporting on a Dearborn three-vehicle crash involving a SMART bus.  The accident happened on Monday, May 13th, around 3:30 p.m on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.…
  • May 13

    Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

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

    Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

    Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement
    Our Michigan car accident lawyers recently settled a Macomb County bicycle accident lawsuit on behalf of an injured bicyclist. Our client was riding his bike in Clinton Township when a negligent driver hit the bicyclist with his car. After…
Rank this Week: 772

DailyWrit

DailyWrit

A Daily Serving of Legal News.

http://dailywrit.com
  • Apr 23

    Agreement Between Justices Scalia and Thomas During October Term 2012

    Agreement Between Justices Scalia and Thomas During October Term 2012
    Over at Twitter, Mike Sacks posted an interesting question about the agreement rate between Justices Scalia and Thomas during October Term 2012: Is it me, or have Thomas and Scalia been on opposite sides a lot more this term than in the past?…
  • Jan 24

    Advocates Arguing from Private Practice (OT 2000-2011)

    Advocates Arguing from Private Practice (OT 2000-2011)
    In my last post, I provided a list of the top Supreme Court advocates of the twenty-first century who had never worked in the Office of the Solicitor General. As a comment on that post mentions, some who made my list had previous experience…
  • Jan 24

    Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty-First Century

    Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty-First Century
    I have a new Article out in the Journal of Legal Metrics entitled Top Supreme Court Advocates of the Twenty First Century. You can download the article here here. This Article identifies the Supreme Court litigators who have argued at least…
Rank this Week: 773

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist…

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach

Covers animal law and animal rights. By Gary L. Francione.

http://www.abolitionistapproach.com
  • May 8

    No, They Don’t “Dig” Cage-Free Egg

    No, They Don’t “Dig” Cage-Free Egg
    In addition to the connection between sexism and speciesism illustrated here: The birds do not dig being in a cage-free facility, which is like being in one large cage. They don’t dig the fact that they are bought from hatcheries that…
  • Mar 30

    A Brief Note on “Ag Gag” Law

    A Brief Note on “Ag Gag” Law
    I think that the “Ag Gag” laws are not a good idea for a number of reasons related generally to the suppression and chilling of speech. But to listen to the large animal groups, one would think that the “Ag Gag” laws…
  • Mar 30

    Robert Jensen and Species Equality

    Robert Jensen and Species Equality
    According to Professor Robert Jensen, an otherwise progressive thinker: “[N]o one really believes the quip, “A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy,” suggesting the equality of all life (or, at least, all mammalian life). To test…
Rank this Week: 774

University of Louisville Law…

University of Louisville Law Faculty Blog

From the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law.

http://www.law.louisville.edu/faculty/blogs
  • May 9

    Peter Scott Campbell's blog: Mark Rothstein to Receive the Louis D. Brandeis Privacy Award

    Peter Scott Campbell's blog: Mark Rothstein to Receive the Louis D. Brandeis Privacy Award
    Patient Privacy Rights, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the privacy of health records, holds an annual Health Privacy Summit each year in June. Last year they started awarding the Louis D. Brandeis Privacy Award to…
  • Feb 25

    Peter Scott Campbell's blog: The Mysterious Robert Harlan

    Peter Scott Campbell's blog: The Mysterious Robert Harlan
    I am a little late in writing about this, but I only just discovered it today. Smithsonian Magazine runs a very interesting blog called Past Imperfect, which describes itself as “history with all the interesting bits left in.” In…
  • Dec 9

    Peter Scott Campbell's blog: The Brandeis Family and Madison Indiana Part Two

    Peter Scott Campbell's blog: The Brandeis Family and Madison Indiana Part Two
    In an earlier post I discussed materials I had found in the Jefferson County Historical Society relating to Louis D. Brandeis’ uncle and and his family’s residence in Madison Indiana. I ran out of room before I could discuss what…
Rank this Week: 775

Law Library of Congress: Research…

Law Library of Congress: Research Reports

Legal commentary and recommended resources on issues and events with legal significance from the Law Library of Congress.

http://www.loc.gov/law/help/current-topics.html
Rank this Week: 777

Essentially Contested America

Essentially Contested America

Covers the constitutional, political, and cultural controversies which define the character of America. By Widener University School of Law Professor Robert Justin Lipkin.

http://essentiallycontestedamerica.org
Rank this Week: 776

Climate Change Law Practice Group…

Climate Change Law Practice Group Blog

Features news about Canadian renewable energy and sustainable developments. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Climate-Change-Law-Practice-Group
  • May 15

    Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change

    Environment MInister says Canada Needs Better Price on Oil to Address Climate Change
    Canada's Environment Minister, Peter Kent, told the Financial Post in an interview from London that "[t]he ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a…
  • May 10

    Alberta's CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually

    Alberta's CCS Projects Will Reduce Emissions By 2.8 Tonnes Annually
    ...but they won't receive the bulk of their funding until they hit performance targets, Alberta's Energy Minister, Ken Hughes, said the other day.  There is $2.1 billion in grant money available to the two companies, whose projects will…
  • Mar 6

    Federal Emissions Limits for Oil and Gas Sector Expected Mid-Year

    Federal Emissions Limits for Oil and Gas Sector Expected Mid-Year
    Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent, speaking before a House of Commons Committee this week, stated that he now expects that emissions regulations for the oil and gas industry will be coming out mid-year. [More…]
Rank this Week: 778

l r c - o r b i t ... ... ... the…

l r c - o r b i t ... ... ... the usd research satellite

Covers the legal research center, legal news and legal research resources. By John Adkins.

http://lrc-orbit.typepad.com/lrc/
  • May 14

    Does Your Garden Violate Patent Law?

    Does Your Garden Violate Patent Law?
    You may have heard about a company called Monsanto – for many years, environmentalists have been trying to draw attention to the company’s genetically modified crops in an effort to steer Americans away from foods that they consider to…
  • May 6

    Sandra Day O’Connor: Regretful?

    Sandra Day O’Connor: Regretful?
    Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor recently made headlines when she expressed doubt over the Supreme Court’s handling of Bush v. Gore, the case that prevented a recount of Florida votes in the 2000 election. While O’Connor…
  • Jan 15

    Third Annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference: The Future of Patent Law Remedie

    Third Annual USD School of Law Patent Law Conference: The Future of Patent Law Remedie
    When: Friday, January 18th Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Cost: Free for professors and students This Friday the University of San Diego will host "The Future of Patent Law Remedies" which will address…
Rank this Week: 779

California Bankruptcy Lawyer

California Bankruptcy Lawyer

Covers bankruptcy, consumer debt and finance law with a focus on California law. By Scott Sagaria.

http://www.californiabankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 10

    What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

    What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?
    President Obama's home foreclosure program, Making Home Affordable, is a program that provides a number of government-subsidized options for homeowners who are struggling. The goal is for these homeowners to avoid home foreclosure, which…
  • Jul 26

    How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

    How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?
    Home Foreclosures and It's Affects on Home Vacancies Home foreclosure rates have a direct affect on nearby property values through the supply effect. Residents currently living near vacant properties have a sense of mistrust and fear, from…
  • Jul 11

    What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

    What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?
    The process of home foreclosure in Sacramento and eviction pre-foreclosure and the formal legal foreclosure process. Completion of all of these steps, which will probably take a few months or so, will lead to the eviction of the previous…
Rank this Week: 780

Bankruptcy Litigation Blog

Bankruptcy Litigation Blog

Covers the BAPCPA, bankruptcy, circuit splits, code statutory interpretation, and recent case law developments. By the Coleman Law Firm.

http://www.bankruptcylitigationblog.com/
Rank this Week: 781

Louisiana Law Blog

Louisiana Law Blog

Insight and information on Louisiana law, litigation and legal culture. By Kean Miller.

http://www.louisianalawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 782

Koehler Law

Koehler Law

Uses topical issues to examine different crimes in Washington, D.C. Discusses individual crimes and defense strategies. Ruminates on the challenges of law practice and being a solo practitioner. By Jamison Koehler.

http://koehlerlaw.net
Rank this Week: 784

Disabled Worker Law Blog

Disabled Worker Law Blog

Covers workers compensation, social security disability, long term disability, disability pensions and construction accidents. By Turley, Redmond & Rosasco.

http://www.disabledworkerlaw.com/
  • May 10

    Fraud

    Fraud
    We’ve all heard those stereotypes about Worker’s Compensation Claims being a lot of bologna. People think of claimants wearing fake neck braces, getting hurt on purpose, hobbling into their hearing limping on one leg and walking…
  • May 9

    Illicit Drug Use and Your Worker’s Compensation Claim

    Illicit Drug Use and Your Worker’s Compensation Claim
    This week, we’ve talked a lot about the regulation of legal pharmaceutical products. Let us take a minute though to think about illicit substances. Worker’s Compensation is considered a no-fault system. The amount of money a…
  • May 8

    Links to the Latest Information on Drug Safety

    Links to the Latest Information on Drug Safety
    Index to Drug-Specific Information- if a drug has been the subject of review or safety advisory, you can find it on this alphabetical index MedWatch Alerts- you can sign up to receive email alerts from Medwatch, an agency that reports bad…
Rank this Week: 785

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: 783

Legally Easy

Legally Easy

Offers legal news and information. By Charley Moore.

http://legallyeasy.rocketlawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 786

Gavel to Gavel

Gavel to Gavel

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

http://gaveltogavel.us/site
Rank this Week: 787

Transblawg

Transblawg

Weblog on German-English legal translation from Furth. By Margaret Marks.

http://www.margaret-marks.com/Transblawg/
  • Nov 23

    Delia Venables on legal resources/Delia Venables: UK-Recht im Internet

    Delia Venables on legal resources/Delia Venables: UK-Recht im Internet
    Delia Venables, who I've recommended before, was one of the earliest sources of internet information on law in the UK. Her website on legal resources for the UK and Ireland would take a long time to click around. I usually look at the…
  • Nov 10

    Economist on translation and the law

    Economist on translation and the law
    An article in The Economist on the growing demand for legal translation: Translating and the law. It envisages this as a good prospect for underworked lawyers:
  • Oct 26

    English books/Englische Bücher

    English books/Englische Bücher
    This is what English-language books look like in Germany.
Rank this Week: 788

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Covers auto and truck accident,medical malpractice and products liability issues. By national law firm Miller and Zois.

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

    Malpractice Cases: Make Sure You Know What You Are Doing

    Malpractice Cases: Make Sure You Know What You Are Doing
    I’ve previously written about my concerns of courts letting procedure prevail over substance in personal injury cases - usually in favor of the defendant. Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals handed down a case that underscores…
  • May 21

    Robotic Surgery Not Needed?

    Robotic Surgery Not Needed?
    Robotic Surgery Not Needed for Most Procedures? A recent study has raised additional questions about the need for robotic assisted surgery in many cases. The research suggests that the da Vinci surgical robot should be reserved for…
  • May 21

    Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled

    Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled
    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. Approximately 560 boys and girls zip-up hoodies are being recalled as the sweatshirts and jackets have…
Rank this Week: 789

karşılıksız çek ve…

karşılıksız çek ve yasal düzenlemeler

Turkish legal blog.

http://karsiliksizcek.wordpress.com
  • Dec 30

    2012 in review

    2012 in review
    WordPress.com istatistik yardımcı maymunları bu blog için bir 2012 yıllık raporu hazırladılar. İşte bir alıntı: Yaklaşık 55.000 turist her yıl…
  • Feb 3

    Yeni Çek Kanunu, 6273

    Yeni Çek Kanunu, 6273
    3 ?ubat 2012 CUMA Resmî Gazete Say? : 28193 (Mükerrer) KANUN ÇEK KANUNUNDA DE????KL?K YAPILMASINA DA?R KANUN Kanun No.
  • Feb 3

    Cumhurba?kan? Çek Kanunu ‘nu onaylad?.

    Cumhurba?kan? Çek Kanunu ‘nu onaylad?.
    6273 say?l? “Çek Kanununda De?i?iklik Yap?lmas?na Dair Kanun” Say?n Cumhurba?kan?m?z taraf?ndan Anayasan?n 89 uncu maddesinin birinci f?kras? ile 104 üncü maddesinin ikinci f?kras?n?n (a) bendi uyar?nca yay?mlanmak üzere Ba?bakanl??a…
Rank this Week: 790

Cultural Heritage Lawyer

Cultural Heritage Lawyer

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

http://culturalheritagelawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 18

    Roman, Byzantine and Other Conflict Antiquities from Syria

    Roman, Byzantine and Other Conflict Antiquities from Syria
    Antiquities from several Syrian cultural eras continue to appear on the art market. Since the last blog post describing this problem, Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International produced the above May 17, 2013 report (not in English).…
  • May 12

    Government Petitions to Dismiss Charges in Korean Currency Case

    Government Petitions to Dismiss Charges in Korean Currency Case
    Prosecutors in Detroit, Michigan on Friday moved to dismiss the receiving and transporting stolen property charges against Wong Young Youn.  Earlier this year it was reported that the defendant was cooperating with…
  • May 11

    U.S. Attorney Files Complaint to Forfeit Peruvian Artifacts Seized at Miami International Airport

    U.S. Attorney Files Complaint to Forfeit Peruvian Artifacts Seized at Miami International Airport
    Federal prosecutors in Miami on Friday filed a complaint to forfeit ancient artifacts from Peru. The office of U.S. Attorney Wilfredo Ferrer (right) alleges that Peruvian citizen Jean Combe Fritz transported 29 banned heritage objects on…
Rank this Week: 791

Civitas Blog

Civitas Blog

Covers civil liberty, crime, human rights, immigration and more with a a European focus.

http://www.civitas.org.uk/wordpress/
  • Jan 30

    This Blog Has Moved

    This Blog Has Moved
    This blog is now to be found at civitas.org.uk/newblog.
  • Jan 23

    Healthcare: A Look at the Continent

    Healthcare: A Look at the Continent
    The updated Civitas online briefings on health systems are available here. Recently in British politics we’ve seen the rise on both sides of the political aisle of a phenomenon calling for a new society and political economy, first with…
  • Jan 7

    UKIP vs. Europe

    UKIP vs. Europe
    by Anna Sonny The Eurosceptic United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) has recently enjoyed a rising wave of popularity. The decision by Rotherham’s Labour Council to remove three eastern European foster children from a couple because…
Rank this Week: 792

Jackson on Consumer Class Actions…

Jackson on Consumer Class Actions and Mass Torts Blawg

Covers consumer class actions and mass torts from a defense lawyer's perspective. By Russell Jackson.

http://www.consumerclassactionsmasstorts.com/
  • Oct 26

    What Recent Decisions Can Tell Us About Drafting Class Action Settlement

    What Recent Decisions Can Tell Us About Drafting Class Action Settlement
    Yes, I admit that I took a far-too-extended break from this blog without getting your permission.  I've missed you.  In some other posts, I will report on what I did on my summer vacation. But I'm back, baby!
  • Apr 17

    Muscle Milk's MTD Powers Through Most of Class Action Complaint

    Muscle Milk's MTD Powers Through Most of Class Action Complaint
    As I have noted repeatedly in prior posts, statements about the nutritional value or health effects of food and beverage products often serve as the basis for putative consumer fraud class actions.  Increasingly, however, courts are taking a…
  • Mar 21

    The Global Warming Blame Game: District Court Thwarts Comer's Second Coming

    The Global Warming Blame Game: District Court Thwarts Comer's Second Coming
    I've previously opined on this blog and elsewhere that global warming litigation -- at least cases in which individuals seek damages from companies that emit greenhouse gasses -- has no leg to stand on because causation is so attenuated and…
Rank this Week: 793

Brain Injury Lawyer

Brain Injury Lawyer

Covers compensation for brain injuries, personal injury claims, and selecting a brain injury lawyer. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.braininjurylawblog.com/
  • May 8

    International Brain Injury Association Call for Abstract

    International Brain Injury Association Call for Abstract
    The International Brain Injury Association has announced the call for abstracts for the 10th World Congress on Brain Injury, which will take place on March 19-23, 2014 in San Francisco. The call for abstracts is posted on the IBIA…
  • May 6

    Sex Lives Often An Overall Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury

    Sex Lives Often An Overall Casualty of Traumatic Brain Injury
    Health Day News recently issued a story on a study published in NeuroRehabilitation in which the author Jhon Alexander Moreno, a neuropsychologist at the University of Miami, analyzed the results of fourteen studies that together included…
  • May 3

    Diffusion Tensor Imaging Detects White Matter Abnormalities and Associated Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Adolescent TBI

    Diffusion Tensor Imaging Detects White Matter Abnormalities and Associated Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Adolescent TBI
    Researchers in Australia and Cincinnati utilized diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to examine the long‑term alterations in white matter microstructure following traumatic brain injury in adolescents.  The researchers utilized DTI in…
Rank this Week: 794

Hedge Fund Law Blog

Hedge Fund Law Blog

Covers hedge fund laws and starting a hedge fund.

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

    Regulation A+ Deadline Passed by Congre

    Regulation A+ Deadline Passed by Congre
    Part of JOBS Act Regulations to be Finalized by October 31, 2013 On Wednesday May 15, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 701 which requires the SEC to finalize regulations with respect to “Regulation A+” of the JOBS Act.…
  • May 7

    SALT Conference 2013

    SALT Conference 2013
    Today the SALT conference starts in Las Vegas.  Continuing through the end of the week, the hedge fund industry will be descending upon the Bellagio for scheduled speakers, general information sessions and, of course, networking.…
  • May 5

    Hedge Fund Events May 2013

    Hedge Fund Events May 2013
    The following are various hedge fund events happening this month. Please email us if you would like us to add your event to this list. **** May 1-3 Sponsor: IAA Event: 2013 Annual Conference Location: New Orleans, LA May 6-7 Sponsor: Schwartz…
Rank this Week: 795

Minnesota Lawyer Blog

Minnesota Lawyer Blog

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

http://minnlawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 21

    Is due process what looks bad?

    Is due process what looks bad?
    Those of you who are following news of judicial elections in other states may be interested to know that the U.S. Supreme Court last Friday accepted certiorari in the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Company, which I discussed here. The…
  • Nov 21

    Looking for a few (really) good attorney

    Looking for a few (really) good attorney
    Minnesota Lawyer is currently soliciting nominations for its annual "Attorneys of the Year" award. If you know of someone who had a really good year (or did a lot of good this year, for that matter), let us know about it. Click here for more…
  • Nov 21

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

    Civil right to counsel a hot topic in today's economy
    I attended a CLE yesterday where a Hennepin County judicial law clerk discussed the fact that more and more parties are choosing to represent themselves in court proceedings.
Rank this Week: 796

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers various ERISA, disability, health, and life insurance issues. By California insurance attorneys, Kantor & Kantor.

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 797

Blog on South Carolina Family Law

Blog on South Carolina Family Law

Covers South Carolina divorce, custody and family law issues. By Gregory S. Forman.

http://www.gregoryforman.com
  • May 10

    Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right

    Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right
    The May 8, 2013 Supreme Court opinion in Broom v. Derrick affirmed a termination of parental rights (TPR) despite the appellant Mother having apparently completed the treatment plan from the removal action and being erroneously denied counsel…
  • May 8

    Supreme Court reconsiders equitable distribution of marital home

    Supreme Court reconsiders equitable distribution of marital home
    In a May 8, 2013 substituted opinion in Wilburn v. Wilburn, the South Carolina Supreme Court made minor modifications to its previous equitable distribution decision.  While some of the analysis on other equitable distribution issues was…
  • May 3

    Court of Appeals reverses termination of parental rights as not in child’s best interest

    Court of Appeals reverses termination of parental rights as not in child’s best interest
    The May 3, 2013 Court of Appeals opinion in SCDSS v. Cameron N. F. L. (dig those initials) reversed the termination of parental rights (TPR) of a nine year old special needs child because it found such termination was not in the child’s…
Rank this Week: 798

the (new) legal writer

the (new) legal writer

A collection of resources for lawyers, who write. By Raymond Ward.

http://raymondpward.typepad.com/newlegalwriter/
  • May 15

    A little editing exercise

    A little editing exercise
    This post is an editing exercise, something I haven’t done on this blog in a long time. It’s prompted by the following sentence, which I recently came across in a brief (party’s name changed): Accepting this argument is to reward...
  • May 10

    Very superstitious writing on the wall—and many other places.

    Very superstitious writing on the wall—and many other places.
    Bryan Garner has been running a series of posts on writing superstitions. Today’s installment addresses starting a sentence with because. (It’s okay to do so.) A prior post refuted the superstition against starting a sentence with a…
  • May 8

    Why I blog about things I barely know

    Why I blog about things I barely know
    Today’s Daily Meditation by Henri Nouwen describes the satisfaction I get from blogging: Often we think that we do not know enough to be able to teach others. We might even become hesitant to tell others what we know, out...
Rank this Week: 799

Law of the Land

Law of the Land

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

http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 800

Brains On Purpose

Brains On Purpose

Looks at conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation, through the lens of neuroscience. By Stephanie West Allen and Jeffrey M. Schwartz.

http://westallen.typepad.com/brains_on_purpose/
  • May 7

    Visual vocabulary: Some tips for your pictograph path

    Visual vocabulary: Some tips for your pictograph path
    We've looked at the brain-friendliness of visual communication in past posts. Today I am creating a very short post just to give you a couple of resources you may find helpful on that pictograph path™—if you decide to follow the…
  • Apr 17

    Filters and frames: Mediation is all about the viewfinder

    Filters and frames: Mediation is all about the viewfinder
    Our brains are vigilant, hyperaware of any sensed change to see if it represents danger. Partly because they use a lot of our energy, our brains seek to deal with new information quickly and easily. So, rather like a photographer, the brain…
  • Apr 3

    Conflict concert? Dispute ditty? Mediation minuet? Can the speech of angels lead to agreement?

    Conflict concert? Dispute ditty? Mediation minuet? Can the speech of angels lead to agreement?
    Music is well said to be the speech of angels; in fact, nothing among the utterances allowed to man is felt to be so divine. It brings us near to the infinite. --Thomas Carlyle It's been a while since I last blogged about the role of music in…
Rank this Week: 801

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Product Liability Attorney Blog

Covers various product liability topics such as hormone replacement therapy, Ketek, Trasylol, and Vioxx settlements. By St. Louis, Missouri and Godfrey, Illinois personal injury law firm, Carey & Danis.

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

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women

    Yaz Lawsuits Filed by Eight Women
    Bayer is being sued by eight new plaintiffs after the women filed complaints in California Superior Court. All of the women are claiming that the controversial oral contraceptives caused them to suffer from various side effects, including…
  • May 16

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk

    SSRIs Like Paxil May Increase Surgery Risk
    A new study that was recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine is suggesting that patients taking SSRI antidepressants like Paxil may be at an increased risk of complications during surgery. The risks include bleeding and death. During…
  • May 15

    Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression

    Fly Study Aids in Finding the Roots of Depression
    According to information from a new study that was published in the journal Current Biology, animals (including humans), “often hunker down as they develop sleep or eating disorders, ulcers, and other physical manifestations of…
Rank this Week: 802

Toronto Employment Law Blog

Toronto Employment Law Blog

Discusses wrongful dismissal and employment law issues affecting Canadian employers and employees. By Daniel A. Lublin.

http://blog.toronto-employmentlawyer.com/
  • Nov 13

    Is your social media account really yours?

    Is your social media account really yours?
    In the fast paced social media era, it is becoming almost impossible to decide who owns the rights to employees’ personal media sites, their contacts and their posts.  Do employers need to change the structure of their contracts to outline…
  • Nov 12

    Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

    Is your boss spying on you at and off work?
    How much privacy can be expected at work wherein everyday we are using our employer’s computers and equipment?  Employers want to make sure that they are receiving their return on investments when collecting basic information about their…
  • Oct 30

    When the workplace becomes intolerable

    When the workplace becomes intolerable
    Most often, employers will need to invest in replacing a good employee not because he or she might leave for a better job or salary, but because of the ongoing conflict with their superiors.  Some employees might attempt to take the law into…
Rank this Week: 803

The Irreverent Lawyer

The Irreverent Lawyer

Ruminations on law and life

http://lawmrh.wordpress.com
  • May 14

    Math-challenged lawyers and unfunny judicial opinions.

    Math-challenged lawyers and unfunny judicial opinions.
    A lawyer who’s good at math is about as common as a judge who writes intentionally funny judicial opinions. Both are as rare as a pretty frog in a pond. Of the mathematically challenged lawyer ignoramus et ignorabimus, last fall,…
  • Apr 25

    Spin doctors, sock puppets and the cost to practice law.

    Spin doctors, sock puppets and the cost to practice law.
    So last week a young Washington State lawyer tells God and everyone else on a listserv that he’s tossing his shingle into the sock drawer and moving on — all because he can’t afford his annual bar dues. Seems a tad drastic…
  • Apr 19

    There’s no passing up a good body slam to make a point.

    There’s no passing up a good body slam to make a point.
    Long time readers know there’s no better way to illustrate judicial body slams, choke-holds and slap-downs than with images from professional wrestling. Maybe it’s a throw-back to my childhood when I found the…
Rank this Week: 804

Workplace Class Action Blog

Workplace Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation issues, including class certification, discovery and defense strategies. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/
Rank this Week: 806

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: 805

What's New in Employment Law?

What's New in Employment Law?

Focuses on employment law developments, particularly in California.

http://shawvalenza.blogspot.com/
  • May 17

    Court of Appeal - Hourly Pay X Busy Employee = Non-Exempt Compensation

    Court of Appeal - Hourly Pay X Busy Employee = Non-Exempt Compensation
    The plaintiff was an insurance adjuster.  He was paid $29 / hour for every hour worked, including overtime.  He always worked more than 40 hours per week.  In a wage-hour lawsuit, he claimed he was not properly classified as…
  • May 3

    Court of Appeal: Union Contracts Must Clearly and Unmistakably Waive Rights Under California Vacation Law

    Court of Appeal: Union Contracts Must Clearly and Unmistakably Waive Rights Under California Vacation Law
    It's California employment law 101 that employers must pay out all "vested" vacation time when an employee's employment ends.  No "use it or lose it" and no limits on "carry over" are allowed under Labor Code Section 227.3.  There's…
  • Apr 25

    The Colorado Appeals Court Harshed My Mellow.

    The Colorado Appeals Court Harshed My Mellow.
    In California, we know that there is no right to work if you test positive for marijuana, not even medical marijuana.  See Ross v. RagingWire Telecommunications, Inc., 174 P.3d 200 (2008).But Colorado not only has "medical" marijuana,…
Rank this Week: 807

The Supreme Court of Texas blog

The Supreme Court of Texas blog

Covers pending cases and new decisions that will shape Texas law. By Don Cruse.

http://www.scotxblog.com
Rank this Week: 808

Canadian Insurance Blog

Canadian Insurance Blog

By Mike Thomas.

http://insuranceblog.harpergrey.com/
  • May 6

    Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

    Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage
    No coverage under homeowner policy for claim against vendor for fraudulent misrepresentation leading to sale of home. Chrysanthis v. Ali, [2013] O.J. No. 1239, March 18, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, D.F. Baltman J.The defendant…
  • May 6

    Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

    Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.
    Defendant construction company could not benefit from a clause in a lease between the plaintiff lessee and a third party lessor requiring plaintiff to obtain construction insurance to defeat a claim by the plaintiff against the defendant…
  • May 6

    An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period

    An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period
    Application to add insurer providing uninsured motorist coverage as defendant allowed after expiration of applicable limitation period. Tomescu v. Sarhan, [2013] O.J. No. 1059, March 11, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, T.A. Bielby…
Rank this Week: 809

Vermont Law School's Library Blog

Vermont Law School's Library Blog

Covers legal news and information about the library.

http://vlslibrary.wordpress.com
  • May 13

    Books Due!

    Books Due!
    Dear Library Patrons, Please return your library books prior to leaving for the summer. And, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us during the summer for any of your research needs! We hope you have a great summer! From ……
  • May 10

    I know I’m Always Confused by how Kale and “Chikin” are “to some Extent Actually Identical.” Are You?

    I know I’m Always Confused by how Kale and “Chikin” are “to some Extent Actually Identical.” Are You?
    You’ve probably seen the “eat more kale” bumper stickers. Out of curiosity, when you saw the bumper sticker did you think of Chick-Fil-A? According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office there is potential for consumers to…
  • Apr 22

    A Poem from National Library Week: Ad faciendium (ad fay-shee-en-dam): To do, to make

    A Poem from National Library Week: Ad faciendium (ad fay-shee-en-dam): To do, to make
    Last week was National Library Week. To celebrate, we asked patrons to choose any book, go to page 43, and write down the text from line 13. A few people participated, and below is the “poem” or “story” that resulted…
Rank this Week: 810