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ERISA Lawyer Blog

ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers employeee benefits, ERISA, and employment law. By Stanley D. Baum.

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 166

The FRAUDfiles Blog

The FRAUDfiles Blog

Covers fraud and forensic accounting, including tax fraud and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. By Tracy Coenen.

http://www.sequenceinc.com/fraudfiles
  • Jun 19

    Google Your Financial Advisor BEFORE Investing

    Google Your Financial Advisor BEFORE Investing
    Investors are nearly $2.4 million poorer and Janamjot Singh Sodhi has earned himself an almost 5 year stay at Club Fed, thanks to a Ponzi scheme carried out through a company called Elite Financial Inc.  The fraudster also used the names…
  • Jun 17

    Bank of America Loan Modification Shenanigan

    Bank of America Loan Modification Shenanigan
    If you’ve ever attempted to get a home mortgage modification through Bank of America, this news will likely not surprise you.  If it’s true, Bank of America is a disgusting, horrible company. And I’m inclined to believe…
  • Jun 14

    Crystal Cox v. The Internet: Motions Denied and Electronic Filing Privileges Revoked

    Crystal Cox v. The Internet: Motions Denied and Electronic Filing Privileges Revoked
    Crystal Cox has taken several more steps down the road to being laughed out of federal court and declared a vexatious litigant. In addition to multiple federal district courts dismissing Cox’s duplicative and frivolous cases against a…
Rank this Week: 553

Above the Law

Above the Law

A legal tabloid that provides news and gossip about the profession's colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.

http://abovethelaw.com/
  • Jun 19

    Proto-Gunner Starts Gunning Over The Summer

    Proto-Gunner Starts Gunning Over The Summer
    Consider this a public service announcement: the more you know about gunning. Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: cumberland school of law, Douchebags, Gunners, Law…
  • Jun 19

    Attorney Tests MMA Skills On Other Driver

    Attorney Tests MMA Skills On Other Driver
    This attorney has a serious case of road rage… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: California, Cars, Los Angeles, Randalf Kincaid, Road Rage, Rudeness    
  • Jun 19

    Morning Docket: 06.19.13

    Morning Docket: 06.19.13
    * You think you know Justice Clarence Thomas, but you have no idea. Here are several myths about the silent Supreme Court star that he was capable of busting in just this term alone. [WSJ Law Blog (sub. req.)] * According to the CBO, the…
Rank this Week: 7

Supremo Tribunal Federal

Supremo Tribunal Federal

News from the Supreme Court in Brazil.

http://www.stf.jus.br/portal/cms/listarNoticiaStfDia.asp
  • Jun 19

    Editora não tem imunidade tributária do Finsocial, decide STF

    Editora não tem imunidade tributária do Finsocial, decide STF
    O Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) negou provimento a Recurso Extraordinário (RE 628122), com repercussão geral reconhecida, interposto por uma editora de livros jurídicos que buscava garantir a imunidade de seu…
  • Jun 19

    Ministro Cezar Peluso lança livro com suas principais decisões no STF

    Ministro Cezar Peluso lança livro com suas principais decisões no STF
    Nesta quarta-feira (19), a partir das 18h30, o ministro Cesar Peluso lançará no Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) a obra “Ministro Magistrado – Decisões de Cezar Peluso no Supremo Tribunal Federal”. O…
  • Jun 19

    Militares do Pará questionam norma sobre previdência

    Militares do Pará questionam norma sobre previdência
    Chegou ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) uma Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade (ADI 4967) ajuizada por entidades que representam militares do Estado do Pará na qual questionam diversos trechos da Lei Complementar…
Rank this Week: 21

Mortgage Fraud Blog

Mortgage Fraud Blog

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

http://www.mortgagefraudblog.com
  • Jun 19

    Real Estate Investor Admits Rigging Bids at Foreclosure Auction

    Real Estate Investor Admits Rigging Bids at Foreclosure Auction
    Robert Williams, Atherton, California, a real estate investor, has agreed to plead guilty for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California. Felony charges were…
  • Jun 18

    Man Pleads Guilty to Taking Funds Intended to Pay Off Mortgage

    Man Pleads Guilty to Taking Funds Intended to Pay Off Mortgage
    Ryan E. Bird, a/k/a Chris Jackson, a/k/a Matthew Bross, 35, Clementon, New Jersey, a former employee of The Vacation Ownership Group LLC, admitted to conspiring to defraud owners of timeshare properties. The defendant pleaded guilty before…
  • Jun 18

    Mortgage Broker Sentenced for Preparing False Loan Application

    Mortgage Broker Sentenced for Preparing False Loan Application
    Derrick Ivan Lance, 41, Edina, Minnesota, a mortgage broker, was sentenced for his role in a $20 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved 57 properties. The defendant was sentenced by  United States District Court Judge Joan N.…
Rank this Week: 1

American Civil Liberties Union…

American Civil Liberties Union Blog

Covers civil rights and constitutional law. From the ACLU.

http://blog.aclu.org/blog
  • Jun 19

    Military Reveals Plans For Integrating Women Into Combat Units, But Many Questions Remain

    Military Reveals Plans For Integrating Women Into Combat Units, But Many Questions Remain
    On January 24, 2013, we saw a great victory for U.S. servicewomen when the Department of Defense announced it was ending the ban on women serving in combat units and occupational specialties. As the Pentagon and the armed services…
  • Jun 19

    Guántanamo Dispatch: Improvising Basic Trial Right

    Guántanamo Dispatch: Improvising Basic Trial Right
    Last week's military commissions proceedings in the trial of Abd al Rahim Al-Nashiri in Guantánamo Bay demonstrates the grave threat to justice posed by an ad hoc approach to a defendant's rights. Life and death…
  • Jun 19

    VICTORY! Social Security Administration Drops Surgery Requirement for Gender Change

    VICTORY! Social Security Administration Drops Surgery Requirement for Gender Change
    Late last week, after nearly a decade of advocacy led by our coalition partners at the National Center for Transgender Equality, the Social Security Administration (SSA) updated its policy for changing gender designation in Social Security…
Rank this Week: 48

Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof…

Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

By Texas Tech University School of Law Professor Gerry W. Beyer.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/trusts_estates_prof/
  • Jun 19

    The Role of Family Gatherings In Successful Estate Planning

    The Role of Family Gatherings In Successful Estate Planning
    Many estate-planning advisors are claiming that family gatherings are a best practice to serve a family’s estate planning goals. This is especially true if the client’s goal is to sustain familial wealth over generations. Family…
  • Jun 19

    Potential Problems With Joint Tenancy

    Potential Problems With Joint Tenancy
    Often times people decide to add other names to the title of the property they own. Once the names are added to the title the named individuals are considered co-owners of the property. Legally this is called joint tenancy. However,...
  • Jun 19

    ATRA Tax Implication

    ATRA Tax Implication
    Recently, Congress passed the American Tax Relief Act of 2012, or “ATRA”. The Act affects only already existing provisions, but has many new tax implications. Some of the provisions included in the act will positively affect estate…
Rank this Week: 8

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

Provides updates and trends in Pennsylvania civil litigation law. By Daniel E. Cummins.

http://www.torttalk.com/
  • Jun 19

    ARTICLE: Recurring Issues With Verdict Slips Continue to Divide Partie

    ARTICLE: Recurring Issues With Verdict Slips Continue to Divide Partie
    The following article of mine appeared in the May 14, 2013 edition of the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and is republished here with permission from American Law Media (ALM).   Recurring Issues With Verdict Slips Continue to Divide…
  • Jun 10

    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PDI ANNUAL MEETING (JULY 18 - 19, 2013)

    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PDI ANNUAL MEETING (JULY 18 - 19, 2013)
    Contact PDI Executive Director, Dave Cole, at coled01@padefense.org to secure a copy of the Registration Form for the PDI Annual Meeting set to take place at the Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Springs, PA on July 18-19, 2013. …
  • Jun 10

    Carbon County Post-Koken Order in Favor of Severance

    Carbon County Post-Koken Order in Favor of Severance
    Last week Judge Joseph J. Matika in Carbon County granted, by Order only, a  UIM carrier Defendant's motion to sever the UIM claim from the third party claim at trial in the case of Fatja v. Kemfp and Allstate, No. 12-0720…
Rank this Week: 517

The California Wage and Hour Law…

The California Wage and Hour Law Blog for Employees

Covers overtime, meal breaks, rest breaks, and pay checks. By Steven G. Pearl.

http://cawageandhourlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 350

Gallagher Blogs

Gallagher Blogs

Features library news and legal research tips. From the Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library of the University of Washington School of Law.

http://gallagherlawlibrary.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Happy Juneteenth!

    Happy Juneteenth!
    Although Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865, the word that the war was over and the slaves were free didn't get to Galveston, Texas, until June 19, 1865. The anniversary has been celebrated as Juneteenth in many communities since then.The…
  • Jun 18

    Lexis Moves to a Single ID for Signing In to Both System

    Lexis Moves to a Single ID for Signing In to Both System
    At the end of this week, Lexis Nexis is doing away with its two-ID sign on system. Currently, you access Lexis.com and Lexis Advance with separate IDs. Starting June 22, Lexis is turning off its Lexis.com IDs so users can sign in to both the…
  • Jun 16

    Advice-a-rama

    Advice-a-rama
    Lots of people have advice for entering students. Since the messages come from many people with many perspectives, you'll find they sometimes contradict each other (e.g., "always go to class prepared" versus "don't bother buying the…
Rank this Week: 94

Turtle Talk

Turtle Talk

Covers Indian law and politics. By the Indigenous Law and Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law.

http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 19

    2013 Healing Circle Run/Walk, July 13-19, 2013

    2013 Healing Circle Run/Walk, July 13-19, 2013
    From the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission: The 2013 Healing Circle Run/Walk will occur from July 13-19, 2013. The run/walk will connect eight Ojibwe reservations in northern Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota (see map)…
  • Jun 19

    New Report, Half of First Nations Children Live in Poverty

    New Report, Half of First Nations Children Live in Poverty
    Half of status First Nations children in Canada live in poverty, a troubling figure that jumps to nearly two-thirds in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, says a newly released report. “The poverty rate is staggering. A 50 per cent poverty rate…
  • Jun 19

    ND Tribe Plans to Launch Riverboat Gambling Yacht

    ND Tribe Plans to Launch Riverboat Gambling Yacht
    The Three Affiliated Tribes plans to dedicate a yacht next month that eventually will be used for a riverboat gambling operation on the Missouri River in North Dakota. The tribe earlier this year reached an agreement with the state to…
Rank this Week: 15

ImmigrationProf Blog

ImmigrationProf Blog

By Professors Kevin R. Johnson, Bill O. Hing, Michael A. Scaperlanda and Evelyn H. Cruz.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/immigration/
  • Jun 19

    Congressional Budget Office; Innigration Reform "Would Boost Economic Output"

    Congressional Budget Office; Innigration Reform "Would Boost Economic Output"
    The Congressional Budget Office concludes that the proposed immigration reform bill "would boost economic output. Taking account of all economic effects (including those reflected in the cost estimate), the bill would increase real…
  • Jun 19

    Will House Republicans Kill Immigration Reform?

    Will House Republicans Kill Immigration Reform?
    CNN reports that the immigration reform bill is in jeopardy. House Republicans are lining up against any path to legalization. Stay tuned. KJ
  • Jun 19

    Immigrant of the Day: Anna Kournikova (Russia)

    Immigrant of the Day: Anna Kournikova (Russia)
    Born in Moscow, Anna Kournikova is a retired professional tennis player. Her beauty and celebrity status made her one of the best known tennis stars worldwide. Although reaching No. 8 in the world in 2000, she never won professional…
Rank this Week: 13

ICBC Law

ICBC Law

Covers British Columbia injury claims the the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. By Eric Magraken.

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/
  • Jun 19

    Raising the Bar for “Resposive” Independent Medical Exam

    Raising the Bar for “Resposive” Independent Medical Exam
    While the BC Supreme Court can order a Plaintiff to undergo an independent medical exam to allow the opposing party to obtain a ‘responsive’ report, a clear evidentiary foundation must exist in order for such an application to…
  • Jun 18

    $25,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Largely Recovered Soft Tissue Injury

    $25,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Largely Recovered Soft Tissue Injury
    A pattern that is sometimes seen with soft tissue injuries is that of significant recovery with a lingering occasional flare up of symptoms.  Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry,…
  • Jun 17

    Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential

    Lay Opinion Evidence Addressing An Athlete’s Potential
    Reasons for judgement were recently shared with me addressing the scope of permissible lay witness opinion evidence addressing an athlete’s potential to advance in a professional sport. In the recent case (Albert v. Politano) the…
Rank this Week: 341

FinancialCounsel

FinancialCounsel

Features podcasts on compliance, employment and industry intelligence for investment professionals and investment, planning and regulatory intelligence for investors. By James J. Eccleston.

http://financialcounsel.typepad.com/financialcounsel/
  • Jun 19

    FINRA Panel Sets $18.5 Million Award Against WFP Securitie

    FINRA Panel Sets $18.5 Million Award Against WFP Securitie
    On May 30, 2013, a FINRA arbitration panel issued an $18.5 million award against WFP Securities Corp. in connection with its sales of Provident Royalties, LLC (“Provident Royalties”). WFP Securities which went out business in…
  • Jun 17

    Allied Beacon’s Financial Health in Question

    Allied Beacon’s Financial Health in Question
    Allied Beacon Partners Inc. (“Allied Beacon”) has informed its financial advisers that the firm is in violation of industry rules requiring that sufficient capital be kept on hand to remain open for business. Reps no longer can…
  • Jun 4

    Eccleston Law Offices, P.C. Investigates Mark Morrow, Angelo Alleca and Landmark Investment Group

    Eccleston Law Offices, P.C. Investigates Mark Morrow, Angelo Alleca and Landmark Investment Group
    The attorneys at Eccleston Law Offices, P.C. have launched an investigation of claims involving Mark Morrow, Angelo Alleca and Landmark Investment Group. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that Morrow issued…
Rank this Week: 485

Delaware IP Law Blog

Delaware IP Law Blog

Covers case analysis and commentary on intellectual property law. Published by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.

http://www.delawareiplaw.com/
Rank this Week: 324

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury topics such as auto accidents, premises liability, worker's compensation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and dog bites. By Chicago, IL Personal Injury Lawyer, David Abels.

http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Hockey Bring Injuries for Fans in Two Separate Game

    Hockey Bring Injuries for Fans in Two Separate Game
    Anyone who lives in Chicago knows that sports are taken seriously here. With five professional teams, legendary players, and a history of elite success, fans are fortunate to cheer for their Chicago teams. But this fanfare does not come…
  • Jun 18

    10 Year Sentence for Drunk Boater Who Killed Child

    10 Year Sentence for Drunk Boater Who Killed Child
    A Bartlett man who hit and killed a 10-year-old boy last summer with a boat has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence. The accident happened last summer in the Chain O' Lakes…
  • Jun 17

    Woman Killed in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Crash

    Woman Killed in Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Crash
    A 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a speeding car in Bridgeport on Friday night. The driver of the car did not stop after the crash and fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. The crash happened as the woman…
Rank this Week: 427

FourthAmendment.com

FourthAmendment.com

Online supplement to Search and Seizure book. By John Wesley Hall, Jr.

http://fourthamendment.com/blog/index.php?blog=1
  • Jun 19

    TX5: Drug dog at the front door is a "search"

    TX5: Drug dog at the front door is a "search"
    A drug dog alert at defendant's front door violated the curtilage. Jardines decided while on appeal. State v. Williamson, 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 4845 (Tex. App. – Dallas April 17, 2013), Released for Publication May 27, 2013: [...] Read…
  • Jun 19

    Reason.com: John Paul Stevens vs. Elena Kagan on DNA Seizures and the Fourth Amendment

    Reason.com: John Paul Stevens vs. Elena Kagan on DNA Seizures and the Fourth Amendment
    Reason.com: John Paul Stevens vs. Elena Kagan on DNA Seizures and the Fourth Amendment by Damon W. Root: [...] Read more!
  • Jun 19

    NM: SW for CP on the premises permitted a search of a digital camera

    NM: SW for CP on the premises permitted a search of a digital camera
    A search warrant for child pornography on the premises permitted a search of a digital camera found there. State v. Gurule, 2013 N.M. LEXIS 180 (June 13, 2013), revg State v. Gurule, 150 N.M. 49, 256 P.3d 992 (2011), posted here. Defendant…
Rank this Week: 2

Idaho Estate Planning

Idaho Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and special needs trusts. By Mark E. Wight.

http://idahoestateplanning.typepad.com/idaho_estate_planning/
  • Jun 19

    Trust Fund Baby Doesn't Have to be an Insult in Idaho

    Trust Fund Baby Doesn't Have to be an Insult in Idaho
    Many wealthy people worry about the potentially corrosive effect of making their children superrich. Not Larry Ellison. The Oracle founder and CEO, the third richest man in the United States — worth $43 billion, according to FORBES’…
  • Jun 18

    Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho

    Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho
    When you make a charitable contribution of anything other than money or marketable securities, there will always be a valuation issue. At least, it will usually be clear what it is that you are giving away. A conservation easement is…
  • Jun 17

    Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho

    Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho
    "When they are having trouble understanding bills and writing checks it might be time to step in, slowly, at the ground level," Kolinsky said adding that if parents initiate a discussion, the ideal time would be when they are in…
Rank this Week: 135

Copyfight

Copyfight

Covers the politics of IP.

http://copyfight.corante.com/home/corante/public_html/copyfight/
  • Jun 19

    New E-Book DRM Commits Piracy to ?Stop? Piracy

    New E-Book DRM Commits Piracy to ?Stop? Piracy
    We're all familiar with those who claim to be fighting illegal copying doing illegal things in the name of their fight. Going back at least as far as the Sony rootkit up to the present day when Prenda apparently placed porn onto torrents…
  • Jun 18

    Two Things About Past Storie

    Two Things About Past Storie
    I found a couple of pieces online related to past posts, and thought they were worth sharing. First, I continue to noodle around the idea that the vast majority of creative people aren't making (enough) money and that's been true for a very…
  • Jun 14

    MSFT to Region-Lock Xbox One on Launch

    MSFT to Region-Lock Xbox One on Launch
    Microsoft seems to be all about the DRM with its latest entry into the consumer market. It is now confirmed (here reddit dissects the official Xbox Twitter feed) that only 21 countries will be able to use the console on launch. Notably this…
Rank this Week: 85

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers small business, criminal, IP, and estate planning issues.

http://www.andrewflusche.com
  • Jun 19

    Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie

    Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie
    If you’re facing a reckless driving in Fredericksburg ticket, you need to know what penalties you’re looking at. The maximum punishment for reckless driving can range up to one year in jail, a $2,500.00 fine and/or license…
  • Jun 18

    Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia

    Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia
    When you’re faced with a reckless driving charge in Stafford County, Virginia, you may be wondering what the penalties are that you’re facing. Unfortunately, the information that you find online isn’t very helpful a lot of…
  • Jun 17

    Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver

    Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver
    Are you an out of state driver who’s charged with Virginia reckless driving? You’re probably confused about whether or not you have to come to court and wondering what will happen. Why can’t you just pay this stupid ticket?…
Rank this Week: 715

The White Law Group's Securities…

The White Law Group's Securities Fraud Blog

Covers securities fraud cases, investment fraud practices and securities industry regulations.

http://www.whitesecuritieslaw.com/securities-fraud/blog/
  • Jun 19

    Recovery of Ponzi Scheme Investment Losse

    Recovery of Ponzi Scheme Investment Losse
    Have you suffered losses as a result of your dealings with Maxwell B. Smith and Health Care Financial Partners? If so the securities attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help. According to reports, New Jersey financial advisor and…
  • Jun 13

    Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse

    Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse
    Have you suffered substantial losses in your investment with Noble Royalties? If so, the securities fraud attorneys at The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses. According to Noble Royalties website, the company…
  • Jun 13

    Will the bond bubble burst?

    Will the bond bubble burst?
    When disclosing the risk of a particular bond offering, a financial advisor must make the investor fully aware of the following risks associated with all bonds: (1) Inflationary risk – i.e., the risk that fixed-income investments…
Rank this Week: 415

HIPAA Blog

HIPAA Blog

Features a discussion of medical privacy. By Jeffrey P. Drummond.

http://hipaablog.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 478

New York Elder Law Attorney Blog

New York Elder Law Attorney Blog

Published by Ettinger Law Firm

http://www.newyorkelderlawattorneyblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    NY Nursing Home Kickback Settlement - Reminder of Need to Make Careful Nursing Home Choice

    NY Nursing Home Kickback Settlement - Reminder of Need to Make Careful Nursing Home Choice
    The New York Medicaid program has been making many headlines in recent months. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and efforts to control state spending all have significant implications for the program. Interestingly, these…
  • Jun 17

    Beefing Up New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    Beefing Up New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    Over the last few years elder care advocates have issued a steady drumbeat of concern: mistreatment of seniors is on the rise. The rates of neglect and abuse are not necessarily rising, but the total number of seniors affected are--a product…
  • Jun 14

    "Financial Caregiving" for Ailing Senior Parent

    "Financial Caregiving" for Ailing Senior Parent
    One overlooked aspect of elder caregiving is the difficulty of the transition time itself. While some seniors may suffer serious medical events (stroke, heart attack, etc.) which require adult children to manage affairs overnight, in many…
Rank this Week: 968

CEB blog

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com
  • Jun 19

    Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition

    Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition
    Just as you should know what objections to make in a deposition, you need to anticipate opposing counsel’s objections and know how to respond to them. Keep in mind that opposing counsel must object to any error or irregularity in a…
  • Jun 17

    Attorney-Client E-Communication

    Attorney-Client E-Communication
    E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
  • Jun 14

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination
    Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…
Rank this Week: 190

CEB Blog

CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/
  • Jun 19

    Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition

    Be Ready to Pounce on Objections in a Deposition
    Just as you should know what objections to make in a deposition, you need to anticipate opposing counsel’s objections and know how to respond to them. Keep in mind that opposing counsel must object to any error or irregularity in a…
  • Jun 17

    Attorney-Client E-Communication

    Attorney-Client E-Communication
    E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
  • Jun 14

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination
    Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…
Rank this Week: 961

Edward Hands and Lewis Blog

Edward Hands and Lewis Blog

Covers UK legal stories.

http://www.ehlsolicitors.co.uk/blog/
  • Jun 19

    Referral Ban Shows No Sign of slowing RTA Claim

    Referral Ban Shows No Sign of slowing RTA Claim
    Part of the aim of the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (“the Act”) was to reduce the number of road traffic accident claims being brought and cull the so-called ‘compensation…
  • Jun 19

    What are the practical issues with Leasehold property?

    What are the practical issues with Leasehold property?
    Flats and apartments are typically leasehold, and in recent years we are seeing a growing number of new build houses being sold as leasehold properties. These are some of the common issues relevant to any leasehold property:…
  • Jun 19

    Living Wage v Minimum Wage

    Living Wage v Minimum Wage
    The  Living Wage Foundation (LWF) the living wage for London is £8.55 an hour and for the rest of the UK £7.45 an hour. Compare that with the national minimum wage of £6.19 an hour and it may not be surprising that many…
Rank this Week: 611

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/
  • Jun 19

    Revised Florida Limited Liability Company Act Becomes Law

    Revised Florida Limited Liability Company Act Becomes Law
    Steven LearOn Friday, Governor Rick Scott signed the Revised Florida Limited Liability Company Act into law. This new Act, codified in Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes, will be effective for all new Florida LLCs that are formed beginning…
  • Jun 18

    Downtown Miami Hotel Market Heats Up

    Downtown Miami Hotel Market Heats Up
    Aleesha KhanThe Miami hotel market is one of the hottest in the country and beyond. As a recent article in Law360 reports, downtown Miami in particular is playing a big part in the resurgence of the market. The city’s urban core, an…
  • Jun 17

    Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

    Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market
    Melissa C. Pallett-VasquezBienvenue! Bienvenido! Bem-vindos! Welcome to Miami – where cash is king Buyers from across the globe continue to hone in on South Florida as a hot market for real estate investment. Canadians, Brazilians, and…
Rank this Week: 93

Outside Counsel

Outside Counsel

Occasional notes on a glamor profession. By Bill Altreuter.

http://outsidethelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    The other day LCA mentioned that she'd…

    The other day LCA mentioned that she'd never seen a James Bond movie, so we've sort of embarked an a survey. The idea is to see which Bond is her Bond ("Like the different Doctors in Doctor Who," she said.) My Bond is Sean Connery, so we…
  • Jun 17

    This is the sort of thing that makes Dick…

    This is the sort of thing that makes Dick Cheney so adorable:"As revelations about the NSA continue to trickle out from the haul of secrets leaked by Edward Snowden, including unsurprising confirmation that the U.S. spies on frenemy nations…
  • Jun 17

    Buffalo is "a marvelous environment for…

    Buffalo is "a marvelous environment for coincidence."
Rank this Week: 246

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Gillette-Torvik Blog

Two lawyers in two states blog about law and the issues of the day, and then comment on each other's posts.

http://gillette-torvik.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Justice Thomas: Liberal?

    Justice Thomas: Liberal?
    Over at Slate, freelance writer Mark Joseph Stern, has an article examining the supposedly surprising jurisprudence of Justice Thomas:Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is frequently accused of being a partisan hack, a conservative lackey…
  • Jun 14

    Judicial Wordplay and the NSA

    Judicial Wordplay and the NSA
    In my post the other day about the blockbuster leaks regarding NSA surveillance, including the alleged PRISM program, I even cited some case law: In re Directives [redacted text] pursuant to Section 105B of the Foreign Intelligence…
  • Jun 13

    "Jeffrey Toobin pledges to end predictions"

    "Jeffrey Toobin pledges to end predictions"
    According to Politico, Mr. Toobin has made yet another wrong prediction about the Supreme Court:the CNN legal analyst and New Yorker staff writer on Thursday made another prediction—although one much less assertive than his inaccurate…
Rank this Week: 658

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

By Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

http://www.txbankruptcyblog.com
  • Jun 19

    Timing is Everything in Bankruptcy

    Timing is Everything in Bankruptcy
    There are many decisions to consider when contemplating bankruptcy. Will you file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Will you file alone or with your spouse? Will you reaffirm secured debts or “walk away?” But the most important…
  • Jun 17

    Partner Majed Nachawati Nominated to Public Justice Foundation

    Partner Majed Nachawati Nominated to Public Justice Foundation
     Fears | Nachawati Law Firm is proud to announce that on June 14, 2013, partner Majed Nachawati was unanimously nominated to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Public Justice Foundation. As America’s public interest…
  • Jun 17

    Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    A common saying in Chapter 7 bankruptcy is “secured items must be paid for or returned.” This general rule applies to items that are secured and perfected with a lien. In truth, there are several ways to deal with a secured item…
Rank this Week: 444

taxgirl

taxgirl

Covers corporate, non-profit, estates, individual or international taxes. By Kelly Erb.

http://www.taxgirl.com
  • Jun 19

    Archbishop Says Those Who Avoid Taxes ‘Are Actually Robbing God’

    Archbishop Says Those Who Avoid Taxes ‘Are Actually Robbing God’
    On the last day of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, a number of major world leaders agreed on new measures meant to ensure tax compliance by individuals and companies. The focus on tax evasion was a major part of the agenda set by British…
  • Jun 18

    Tax Fraud Allegations Against Princess Said To Be Case Of Mistaken Identity

    Tax Fraud Allegations Against Princess Said To Be Case Of Mistaken Identity
    Spain is making tax news again but not for the right reasons: the Spanish tax authorities now say they made a huge mistake in a high profile tax case. Authorities now claim they have found errors in reports that initially indicated that…
  • Jun 18

    As More Countries Scramble To Fill Revenue Holes, Ukraine Plans To Triple Beer Tax

    As More Countries Scramble To Fill Revenue Holes, Ukraine Plans To Triple Beer Tax
    Hold on to your : it’s about to get a lot more expensive to drink a pint in the Ukraine. Ukraine, which is the largest country wholly in Europe, borders Russia and Poland. At the turn of the 19th century, the country was poor and…
Rank this Week: 120

Children and the Law

Children and the Law

By the Center for Children, Law & Policy at the University of Houston Law Center.

http://childrenandthelawblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Wednesday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

    Wednesday’s Children and the Law News Roundup
    Two Sister States are Worlds Apart on Juvenile Justice Issues, Social Justice Solutions California and Florida are practically sister states. Both are major tourist destinations and home to numerous celebrities. Aside from that, they have…
  • Jun 18

    Disproportionate Numbers of Minorities and English Learners in Special Education Program

    Disproportionate Numbers of Minorities and English Learners in Special Education Program
    The overrepresentation and underrepresentation of minority students in special education programs represents a national issue that has pervaded society for the past several decades. Mark Guiberson, author of “Hispanic Representation in…
  • Jun 18

    Tuesday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

    Tuesday’s Children and the Law News Roundup
    Special Session Will Decide Maximum Sentence for Juveniles, KFDA Amarillo, TX - Sentencing a juvenile to life without parole is unconstitutional, according to the U.S. Supreme Court.  And now Texas lawmakers are deciding how to…
Rank this Week: 125

InsureBlog

InsureBlog

Covers insurance news.

http://insureblog.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    The ObamaTax vs City Hall

    The ObamaTax vs City Hall
    Regular readers know that one major effect of the train wreck has been reduced hours for part-time employees:"[E]ven those fortunate enough to keep their current jobs (let alone obtain new employment) may be subject to reduced hours (and thus…
  • Jun 18

    On being careful what we wish for...

    On being careful what we wish for...
    By now, most folks know that Sarah Murnaghan got her new lungs, and for that we say "Baruch HaShem" (Praised be G-d). As life is the most precious of gifts, one can't help but be moved by her new-found hope and lease on life.In Judaism, we…
  • Jun 18

    Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid and You

    Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Medicaid and You
    Not so sure that this is such a great idea:"State lawmakers are encouraging elderly residents to use life insurance as a way to pay for long-term care—and lower the Medicaid tab in the process."The concept seems pretty straightforward:…
Rank this Week: 59

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright…

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright Trademark

Covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and Internet issues. By Gene Quinn.

http://www.ipwatchdog.com
  • Jun 19

    Siemens AG Diverse Innovation: Waste Water Treatment, Medical Images and Wind Turbine

    Siemens AG Diverse Innovation: Waste Water Treatment, Medical Images and Wind Turbine
    As a multinational corporation, Siemens AG is a frequent applicant at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. This week’s Companies We Follow series takes a look at Siemens’ recent applications and patent awards in the fields of…
  • Jun 19

    Patent Litigation: How to Practice Post-TiVo

    Patent Litigation: How to Practice Post-TiVo
    In TiVo v. Echostar, Echostar lost on infringement of TiVo’s patented DVR functionality. Judge Folsom issued an injunction and ordered that Echostar stop offering the service and disable all storage to and playback from the hard disk. …
  • Jun 18

    The Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision, Or Why Pay-for-Delay Litigation Just Got More Active

    The Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision, Or Why Pay-for-Delay Litigation Just Got More Active
    In this case, the Supreme Court considered an arrangement by which brand firm Solvay paid generics Watson (now Actavis) and Paddock roughly $30 to $40 million to delay entering the market with generic versions of testosterone gel. The…
Rank this Week: 192

ADR Times

ADR Times

Covers alternative dispute resolution issues.

http://www.adrtimes.com/
  • Jun 19

    The Future is Closer Than We Realize

    The Future is Closer Than We Realize
    In its April 5, 2013 edition, The Economist had an interesting article in its Science and Technology section about how we judge time. Entitled “Yesterday Came Suddenly”, it discusses a study to be published in Psychological…
  • Jun 19

    Why Etiquette Can Boost Your Bottom Line

    Why Etiquette Can Boost Your Bottom Line
    More and more corporate executives are turning to etiquette courses or image consultants to improve their professional standing. “Good behaviour is good business and pays off in the end. It can be reflected in the bottom line.”
  • Jun 18

    Maybe You Should Treat Your Children Like Employee

    Maybe You Should Treat Your Children Like Employee
    Parenting author and humorist Kathy Buckworth’s most recent book is “I Am So The Boss of You: An 8-Step Guide to Giving Your Family the ‘Business’.” In it, she focuses her attention on a systematic and…
Rank this Week: 177

Balkinization

Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Michael Greve’s Competitive Federalism and the Maturation of the Federalism Debate

    Michael Greve’s Competitive Federalism and the Maturation of the Federalism Debate
    Ernest A. Young For the symposium on Michael Greve's The Upside Down Constitution (Harvard University Press 2012).            I’m grateful for the opportunity to discuss Michael…
  • Jun 19

    Our Vacuous Constitutional Text as Under-Specified Agreement

    Our Vacuous Constitutional Text as Under-Specified Agreement
    Rick Hills For the symposium on Michael Greve's The Upside Down Constitution (Harvard University Press 2012).Both "federalism" and "individualism" are vacuous terms, but many of us are aware only of the latter’s emptiness.  We…
  • Jun 18

    Justice Thomas’ Originalism and the Civil War

    Justice Thomas’ Originalism and the Civil War
    Justice Scalia’s majority opinion in yesterday’s Inter Tribal Council case spoke primarily in a textualist idiom: it framed the case in terms of the purportedly simple question of how to read a very small number of words of…
Rank this Week: 202

Forced Migration Current Awareness…

Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog

Highlights web research and information relatd to refugees, IDPs and forced migration. By Elisa Mason.

http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Regional Focus: Europe

    Regional Focus: Europe
    4th Annual Report on Immigration and Asylum (European Commission, June 2013) [access] - Follow link for text of report, staff working document, press release, and infographics (including the one displayed at left). Comments by the UNHCR…
  • Jun 19

    Regional Focus: UK & Ireland

    Regional Focus: UK & Ireland
    Appeal Overruled: A Failure to Provide Basic Income for a Family Seeking Asylum (Office of the Ombudsman, June 2013) [access] Asylum Policy under the Coalition: Which Way will the Modernisers Jump? (Bright Blue, June 2013) [text] Ministry of…
  • Jun 18

    Thematic Focus: Health

    Thematic Focus: Health
    Access to Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment in Dadaab Refugee Camps, Kenya (UNHCR, June 2013) [text] Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs in Humanitarian Settings: An In-depth Look at Family Planning Services…
Rank this Week: 476

Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

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

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/
  • Jun 19

    Kazakh Woman Jailed For Preparing Stepson For Suicide Bombing

    Kazakh Woman Jailed For Preparing Stepson For Suicide Bombing
    TYRAU, Kazakhstan -- A court in Kazakhstan's western city of Atyrau imposed a seven-year prison term on a young woman for preparing her 12-year-old stepson to become a suicide bomber. After a trial that was held behind closed doors, the…
  • Jun 19

    Gaza children play war in Palestinian summer camp

    Gaza children play war in Palestinian summer camp
    RAFAH, Palestinian Territories — As the hot weather arrives in Gaza, teenagers head to the town of Rafah for summer camp -- not to play sports but to join war games organised by radical Palestinian group Islamic Jihad. Youngsters…
  • Jun 13

    Gaza kids play 'kidnap Israeli soldier' in summer camp

    Gaza kids play 'kidnap Israeli soldier' in summer camp
    Islamic Jihad invites thousands of children to pick up AK-47, fight summer ennui in activities ranging from shooting practice, fire jumping, and IDF outpost attack In a somewhat unorthodox summer camp in the Gaza Strip, children aged between…
Rank this Week: 494

Defero Law

Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1
  • Jun 19

    Ending a Relationship – How best to go about it

    Ending a Relationship – How best to go about it
    It is reported that in a recent magazine interview, pop star Katy Perry confirmed rumours which circulated at the time of her separation that ex-husband Russell Brand, dumped her by text message – informing her by SMS that he was going…
  • Jun 19

    The three "R's" - we need a rebrand.

    The three "R's" - we need a rebrand.
    We have just been having a debate in the office about the pronunciation of the word "liquorice" (Don't ask).  It appears that there is only me that pronounces the "ice" at the end of the word, the rest of the guys here at Ralli, say…
  • Jun 19

    An angry client is also an opportunity - don't waste it!

    An angry client is also an opportunity - don't waste it!
    My first sales mentor used to rub his hands together in glee when we had a problem with one of our clients. "Any fool can do it when it's going well but only a real star can do it when it's not" he would say. He was right. I'm not…
Rank this Week: 20

Rainmaker Lawyer Blog

Rainmaker Lawyer Blog

Covers business strategy for law firms, legal marketing, attorney business development, law firm marketing plans, and work/life balance for attorneys. By David Lorenzo.

http://www.rainmakerlawyer.com/site/index/
  • Jun 19

    Building Valuable Client Relationships: Part 3: Do You Have Guts?

    Building Valuable Client Relationships: Part 3: Do You Have Guts?
    It’s 4AM and a corporate executive cannot sleep.  The issues facing his business are threatening his company and his livelihood.  His career is on the line.He reaches for the telephone and places a call to the one person he…
  • Jun 18

    Building Valuable Client Relationships: Part 2: It’s About Trust

    Building Valuable Client Relationships: Part 2: It’s About Trust
    Moving your relationship from one of attorney/client to trusted advisor involves a great deal of trust.  The client must emotionally invest in you.  He must believe you have his best interests at heart and he must feel as though he…
  • Jun 17

    Building Valuable Client Relationships: Part 1

    Building Valuable Client Relationships: Part 1
    This article is the first in a series of articles on relationship development and its relationship to improved income for lawyers. One of the concepts most lawyers fail to grasp is the different types of relationships that are possible…
Rank this Week: 54

UK Human Rights Blog

UK Human Rights Blog

Covers UK and European human rights cases and laws. By 1 Crown Office Row.

http://ukhumanrightsblog.com
Rank this Week: 29

Florida Tax Attorney Blog

Florida Tax Attorney Blog

Covers Florida tax law for businesses, tax-exempt organizations and investors. By DeSellier Law, LLC.

http://www.floridataxattorney-blog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Legal Analyst Brianne DeSellier on ABC World New

    Legal Analyst Brianne DeSellier on ABC World New
    A well-respected doctor is facing a felony charge after she allegedly poisoned the coffee of a fellow physician whom she was dating. According to court documents, Dr. Ana Gonzalez-Angulo (the defendant) and Dr. George Blumenschein (the…
  • Jun 19

    South Florida Man Faces $3.5M in Tax Penalties - Arguably Excessive in Violation of 8th Amendment

    South Florida Man Faces $3.5M in Tax Penalties - Arguably Excessive in Violation of 8th Amendment
    Some interesting tax news out of Miami this week. A South Florida man is looking at nearly $3.5 million in tax penalties for failing to report a Swiss bank account on IRS Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts…
  • Jun 12

    Japan and U.S. Enter Into Intergovernmental Tax Agreement - June 2013

    Japan and U.S. Enter Into Intergovernmental Tax Agreement - June 2013
    New tax news coming out of Tokyo today - on June 11, 2013, the Treasury Department announced an intergovernmental agreement between the United States and Japan intended to facilitate information reporting by financial institutions under the…
Rank this Week: 847

South Florida Lawyers

South Florida Lawyers

Devoted to the civil litigators of South Florida, their goings and doings, their peculiarities and personalities, all done with humor, love, jealousy, snark and just a little bit of class.

http://southfloridalawyers.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Spencer Aronfeld Hates Bedsores!

    Spencer Aronfeld Hates Bedsores!
      Insert clever comment by SFL here.
  • Jun 18

    Shoes to Die For

    Shoes to Die For
    I hate it when parties go like this... The story began with cocaine and Christmas shoes, and veered into beating and torture. LARGO — A Pinellas County jury listened Tuesday to the vivid and horrifying story of how Stacia Berman's…
  • Jun 18

    My House!

    My House!
    [1984] Mary Jane Girls - In My House from Nemesis on Vimeo.Hi y'all! I spoke with SFL via an enigma machine and I have bad news. His trip to the arctic has been extended. They're running low on supplies but I've arranged an emergency drop of…
Rank this Week: 327

Durham-in-Wonderland

Durham-in-Wonderland

Features comments and analysis about the Duke/Nifong case. By Professor KC Johnson.

http://durhamwonderland.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Astonishing

    Astonishing
    The liberal arts are “endangered,” according to a new report. The New York Times describes the document’s high profile: “Requested by a bipartisan group of legislators and scheduled to be distributed to every member of…
  • Jun 17

    The Cert Petition

    The Cert Petition
    Now that Supreme Court has at least forced Durham to respond, I thought it might be worthwhile to analyze the falsely accused players’ petition, written by Williams & Connolly attorney Kannon Shanmugam. A couple of general…
  • Jun 12

    Supreme Court Update

    Supreme Court Update
    A minor item from the Supreme Court docket.Yesterday, the Justices formally requested that Durham provide a response to the falsely accused players' cert. petition. Durham, by contrast, had sought to waive its right to respond, suggesting…
Rank this Week: 859

Consumer Advertising Law Blog

Consumer Advertising Law Blog

Covers consumer marketing, advertising and promotional activities. By Arnold & Porter.

http://www.consumeradvertisinglawblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Complaint to FTC: Snapchat’s Vanishing Images Are Not Really Vanished

    Complaint to FTC: Snapchat’s Vanishing Images Are Not Really Vanished
    Snapchat is a mobile phone application intended to allow users to send photos to their friends and limit the amount of time for which the photos can be viewed. Once the allotted viewing time has elapsed, Snapchat is meant to...
  • Jun 18

    Connecticut Is First State To Pass GMO-Labeling Law; Maine Close Behind

    Connecticut Is First State To Pass GMO-Labeling Law; Maine Close Behind
    On June 3, 2013, over opposition from the food, agribusiness, and biotech industry, Connecticut became the first state to pass legislation that will require labels for food containing genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. The legislation…
  • Jun 11

    TCPA Class Actions Continue to Clog Courts’ Inboxe

    TCPA Class Actions Continue to Clog Courts’ Inboxe
    We have previously discussed class action lawsuits raising claims under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), involving allegations of improper use of cell phone numbers to send unsolicited text messages, faxes, or calls to…
Rank this Week: 600