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Blawg von David Vasella

Blawg von David Vasella

Covers Swiss legal news. In German.

http://www.swissblawg.ch/
Rank this Week: 765

TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime

TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime

Provides liberal coverage of crime-related political and injustice news.

http://www.talkleft.com/
  • May 24

    Friday Open Thread

    Friday Open Thread
    Your turn. Here's an open thread, all topics welcome. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  • May 23

    George Zimmerman: Continuance, Sanctions and Gag Order Sought

    George Zimmerman: Continuance, Sanctions and Gag Order Sought
    There's been a spate of new pleadings in the George Zimmerman case. (This morning's filings are discussed here.) The defense is asking for a trial continuance (motion here) because of expert Alan Reich, who it appears, is not a speaker... [[…
  • May 23

    Jodi Arias Jury Deadlocks on Death Penalty,, Mistrial Declared

    Jodi Arias Jury Deadlocks on Death Penalty,, Mistrial Declared
    The jury has deadlocked on the sentence for Jodi Arias and the court declared a mistrial. Under federal law, that would mean a life sentence. Not so in Arizona. A new jury will be seated to give the state another shot at killing her. …
Rank this Week: 45

American Civil Liberties Union…

American Civil Liberties Union Blog

Covers civil rights and constitutional law. From the ACLU.

http://blog.aclu.org/blog
  • May 24

    This Week in Civil Liberties (05/24/2013)

    This Week in Civil Liberties (05/24/2013)
    True or False? Overly severe discipline in school does not improve student behavior, but pushes them out of school and into the school-to-prison pipeline. How much did law enforcement pay a witness in an Alabama capital punishment case for…
  • May 24

    Kanye West, "New Slaves" and a Long Tradition of Locking People Up for Profit

    Kanye West, "New Slaves" and a Long Tradition of Locking People Up for Profit
    This was cross posted to The Huffington Post. Projecting his latest music video onto the sides of 66 buildings around the world over the weekend, Kanye West debuted his new song, "New Slaves." He rapped: I know that we the new…
  • May 24

    Standing Up for the Rights of Students to Free Expression

    Standing Up for the Rights of Students to Free Expression
    I have zero tolerance for schools that punish students for exercising their First Amendment rights. Students like Wesley Teague, who joked about his school's athletic department and Kyron Birdine, who was suspended for mocking standardized…
Rank this Week: 88

inversecondemnation.com

inversecondemnation.com

Recent developments and commentary on regulatory takings, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, property rights, and land use law. By Robert H. Thomas of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert.

http://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/
Rank this Week: 309

Securities Law Prof Blog

Securities Law Prof Blog

Covers securities arbitration, state securities law, court decisions and law review articles. By Professor Barbara Black.

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

    SEC Charges Dallas Trader with Front-Running

    SEC Charges Dallas Trader with Front-Running
    The SEC announced fraud charges and an asset freeze against Daniel Bergin, a senior equity trader at Cushing MLP Asset Management, a Dallas-based investment advisory firm, who allegedly profited by placing his own trades before executing…
  • May 24

    Obama Nominates Piwowar and Stein to SEC

    Obama Nominates Piwowar and Stein to SEC
    The White House announced that it is nominating two individuals to seats on the SEC: Michael Sean Piwowar, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2018, vice Troy A....
  • May 23

    Former Goldman Banker Settles SEC "Pay-to-Play" Charge

    Former Goldman Banker Settles SEC "Pay-to-Play" Charge
    Neil M.M. Morrison, a former VP in the investment banking division of Goldman, Sachs, settled SEC charges that he engaged in a "pay-to-play" scheme. The SEC alleged that starting in July 2008 Morrison was employed by Goldman to…
Rank this Week: 278

Neuroethics & Law Blog

Neuroethics & Law Blog

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

http://kolber.typepad.com/ethics_law_blog/
Rank this Week: 237

Health Law Prof Blog

Health Law Prof Blog

By University of Cincinnati Law Professor S. Elizabeth Malloy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/
Rank this Week: 363

Adventures with Toto...

Adventures with Toto...

Ramblings about life, love, and law school...in that order.

http://rubyredslipper.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Not Quite as Financially Irresponsible as I thought...now

    Not Quite as Financially Irresponsible as I thought...now
    Since coming up with my "great plan," I've been super on-top of managing my money, asking for work, and staying generally organized. Yesterday I looked at my bank account and thought, "WHERE DID ALL MY MONEY GO?  I FEEL LIKE…
  • May 23

    Oh, I get it...a "sale"

    Oh, I get it...a "sale"
    A few days ago I bought some stuff on Old Navy (two pairs of shorts, four sleeveless tops, and one dress, if you’re curious).  They weren’t having any great specials (15% off your order), but I was in the mood to shop needed certain…
  • May 15

    Minor Repairs and Miss America...

    Minor Repairs and Miss America...
    Today a 50-ish year-old man showed up at my door. “Hi,” he said, “I’m Bob the repairman from your property management company, and I’m here to make minor repairs.” “Oh,” I replied, “Everything’s fine. There’s…
Rank this Week: 214

Linda's Law Blog

Linda's Law Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and New Jersey family law. By Linda A. Kerns.

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Are 700 emails considered harassment? It depends.

    Are 700 emails considered harassment? It depends.
    In the New Jersey case E.L. v. R.L.M., Mother was granted a final restraining order (“FRO”) by the trial court against Father after he had sent her numerous emails regarding their children. E.L. v. R.L.M., 2012 WL 1948607 (2012).…
  • May 23

    If the parents are involved in a three way sexual relationship, can they lose custody of their children?

    If the parents are involved in a three way sexual relationship, can they lose custody of their children?
    In a 2012 Pennsylvania custody case, V.B. and C.B. v. J.E.B. and C.C., 2012 PA Super 200, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania was faced with the question of whether or not the trial court was correct in awarding legal and physical custody of…
  • May 11

    Inspiration on a Saturday

    Inspiration on a Saturday
    "If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito."- Unknown
Rank this Week: 661

California Trust, Estate & Probate…

California Trust, Estate & Probate Litigation

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills. By Albertson & Davidson LLP.

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

    A Better Way to Letter.

    A Better Way to Letter.
    Does a letter from a lawyer work to resolve disputes?  Not usually.  And having opposing lawyers write letters back and forth is a great way to incur legal fees, but not so great in getting anything resolved. The inherent problem…
  • May 15

    Using Undue Influence to Overturn a California Trust or Will

    Using Undue Influence to Overturn a California Trust or Will
    Partner Stewart Albertson discusses the concept of undue influence in overturning a California Trust or Will.  You can read our other posts (and see our other videos) on undue influence here.   To our email subscribers: click on…
  • May 7

    Time to Make Amend...ments.

    Time to Make Amend...ments.
    Keith Davidson discusses how to amend your California Trust. For our email subscribers: click on the title link to view this video on our website.
Rank this Week: 909

Innocence Blog

Innocence Blog

The legal blog of theInnocence Project founded in 1992 by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University to assist prisoners who could be proven innocent through DNA testing.

http://www.innocenceproject.org/news/Blog.php
  • May 24

    Apple Seeds for Justice

    Apple Seeds for Justice
    By Fernando BermudezBermudez spent more than 18 years in prison for the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in New York City. He was freed in 2009 after it was proven that police and prosecutors manipulated the eyewitness evidence against…
  • May 23

    DNA Testing Leads to Overturned Rape Conviction for Wisconsin Man

    DNA Testing Leads to Overturned Rape Conviction for Wisconsin Man
    A Wisconsin man's 1994 rape conviction was overturned in a Winnebago County Circuit Court Wednesday based on DNA testing pointing to another man. Wisconsin Innocence Project client Joseph Frey was convicted of a 1991 rape based on the…
  • May 23

    Science News - May 23, 2013

    Science News - May 23, 2013
    An independent review of the New York City medical examiner's office suggests a management change, legislation in Minnesota attempts to require accreditation for crime labs, and Ohio law enforcement addresses a backlog of DNA cases. Here is…
Rank this Week: 235

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/
  • May 24

    Iqbal Unleashed!

    Iqbal Unleashed!
    I know many of you are tired of discussing Iqbal, but hey -- would you rather keep talking about Spencer?But thanks to a tipster, here's a real-life, not overstated example of Iqbal gone terribly wrong at the district court level, requiring…
  • May 23

    Thursday Digital Dump!

    Thursday Digital Dump!
    Hi kids, here's what is clogging up my ability to play words with friends all day:1.  Rodier & Rodier to former client David Cassidy --  I don't think I love you:Aging Fort Lauderdale heartthrob David Cassidy is getting sued yet…
  • May 22

    3d DCA Watch -- Play the Guessing Game!

    3d DCA Watch -- Play the Guessing Game!
    Hi kids, much to talk about today but let's get right down to the granular level, bunker-style:Bone and Joint Treatment v. Healthtronics:How confident are you in an affirmance when you read this procedural history:The predecessor judge, Judge…
Rank this Week: 487

The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers drug product warnings, recalls and lawsuits. By Jones Ward PLC.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • May 24

    Fatal Interstate Crash In 2006 Toyota Avalon

    Fatal Interstate Crash In 2006 Toyota Avalon
    Police are investigating the peculiar circumstances surrounding a one car crash on Interstate 65 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, just south of Louisville. As reported by local media, a woman was driving her 2006 Toyota Avalon south on I-65 with…
  • May 23

    Defects in Recalled Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles Are Crash Risk

    Defects in Recalled Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles Are Crash Risk
    The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") recently announced a recall of almost 280,000 2009 Chrysler Aspens, 2009 - 2011 Dodge Dakotas, 2009 - 2012 Dodge Rams, and 2009 Dodge Durangos for power train rear axle pinion…
  • May 23

    The Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Hip Implant Lawsuit

    The Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Hip Implant Lawsuit
    If you have a defective or recalled hip implant, you may be entitled to compensation from the company that manufactured the device. The attorneys at Jones Ward PLC represent people all over the country who have been injured by metal-on-metal…
Rank this Week: 217

Bankruptcy Blog

Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt management. By Allmand Law.

http://allmandlaw.com/bankruptcy-blog
  • May 24

    Understanding the Significance of What Bankruptcy Can Do For You

    Understanding the Significance of What Bankruptcy Can Do For You
    Bankruptcy is one of the most powerful tools consumers can utilize to regain financial control.  When considering this option you should get a clear idea as to how it can help improve your situation.  It may help you eliminate…
  • May 23

    Today In Bankruptcy – 05-23-2013

    Today In Bankruptcy – 05-23-2013
    Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for May 23, 2013 Atari seeking $22.2 million in bankruptcy auction Busy New York Bankruptcy Court Faces Budget Crunch…
  • May 23

    Getting Debt Discharged in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    Getting Debt Discharged in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
    Many people who think about getting debt discharged may assume it can only be erased through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  In fact, Chapter 13 bankruptcy has the ability to not only discharge debt, but in some cases may help eliminate debt that…
Rank this Week: 668

Eastern District of Texas Federal…

Eastern District of Texas Federal Court Practice

Devoted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, with special emphasis on patent litigation. By Michael C. Smith.

http://mcsmith.blogs.com/eastern_district_of_texas/
Rank this Week: 31

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Covers broker fraud, investor fraud, marketing timing, and securities fraud. By Shepherd Smith & Edwards.

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/
Rank this Week: 78

San Diego DUI Lawyers Blog

San Diego DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers DUI defense, penalties and enforcement measures. By Susan L. Hartman.

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

    Avoid Drunk Driving Charges In CA This Memorial Day By Planning Ahead

    Avoid Drunk Driving Charges In CA This Memorial Day By Planning Ahead
    San Diego Sheriff's Department announced a Memorial Day weekend DUI crackdown through their Avoid the 15 DUI Task Force. They will be conducing DUI and drivers license checkpoints and drunk driving saturation patrols throughout the County of…
  • May 23

    Forced Blood Draws: Will San Diego Law Enforcement Get A Warrant?

    Forced Blood Draws: Will San Diego Law Enforcement Get A Warrant?
    California has an "implied consent" rule regarding chemical testing that is found in Vehicle Code Section 23612. This vehicle code section states, "Any person who drives a motor vehicle is deemed to have given his or her consent to chemical…
  • May 15

    Driving Under The Influence Statutes Should Not Be Lowered To .05

    Driving Under The Influence Statutes Should Not Be Lowered To .05
    California's two most commonly charged drunk driving statutes are California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) and 23152(b). Often they are charged together as misdemeanor drunk driving charges; however, they can be charged as felonies if the…
Rank this Week: 298

HR Watchdog

HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/
  • May 24

    State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Plans, Rate

    State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Plans, Rate
    On May 23, Covered California announced that 13 health insurance plans will compete to provide coverage to millions of Californians through the state’s new...
  • May 23

    EEOC Makes Tackling Genetic Information Bias a Top Priority

    EEOC Makes Tackling Genetic Information Bias a Top Priority
    This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled its first ever lawsuit involving the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). GINA prohibits...
  • May 21

    What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision

    What Not to Wear: How Clothing May Affect Promotion Decision
    What you wear to work may affect your chances for promotion, according to a recent survey by Office Team, an employment agency that specializes...
Rank this Week: 764

Legal Ethics Forum

Legal Ethics Forum

By Professors John Dzienkowski, Brad Wendel, John Steele, David Hricik, Andrew Perlman, David McGowan, Laura Appleman, Steve Lubet, Anita Bernstein, Don Burnett, and Steve Berenson..

http://www.legalethicsforum.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 5

The Health Law Firm Blog

The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health care legislation, enforcement and regulation. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 808

Freedom to Tinker

Freedom to Tinker

Focuses on issues related to legal regulation of technology, and especially on legal attempts to restrict the right of technologists and citizens to tinker with technological devices. From Princeton Computer Science and Public Affairs Professor Ed Felten

http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com
  • May 24

    Arlington v. FCC: What it Means for Net Neutrality

    Arlington v. FCC: What it Means for Net Neutrality
    [Cross-posted on my blog, Managing Miracles] On Monday, the Supreme Court handed down a decision in Arlington v. FCC. At issue was a very abstract legal question: whether the FCC has the right to interpret the scope of its own authority in…
  • May 21

    Open-Source 3D Printing and Copyright Reform: It’s Time to Revisit Personal Use Copying

    Open-Source 3D Printing and Copyright Reform: It’s Time to Revisit Personal Use Copying
    Last week, I attended MSU’s Fifth Annual Conference on Innovation and Communications Law, where I saw a wonderful presentation by Joshua Pearce, an engineering and material sciences professor from Michigan Tech, on “distributed…
  • May 17

    Blocking of Google+ Hangouts Android App

    Blocking of Google+ Hangouts Android App
    Earlier this week, online news sites started reporting the apparent blocking of Google’s Google+ Hangout video-chat application on Android over AT&T’s cellular network [SlashGear, Time, ArsTechnica]. Several of the articles…
Rank this Week: 101

Lawyerist

Lawyerist

Covers law practice management, marketing, technology and legal careers.

http://lawyerist.com
  • May 24

    The Mental Fortitude Necessary to Practice Law

    The Mental Fortitude Necessary to Practice Law
    From the moment you start practicing law, people are going to tell you that you aren’t very good at your job. Sometimes they will be right. Sometimes they will be trying to intimidate you. Sometimes they will just be jerks. If you…
  • May 23

    Do Your Clients Care if You Use Dropbox?

    Do Your Clients Care if You Use Dropbox?
    I had lunch with Mike Frasier yesterday, who said one of his clients wouldn’t let his firm store the client’s files in Dropbox. I’ve heard people say this before, but I’m wondering if it’s more prevalent. so,…
  • May 23

    DSM 5 Being an Attorney is Now Officially a Psychological Disorder

    DSM 5 Being an Attorney is Now Officially a Psychological Disorder
    This week the new DSM 5 was released. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, is the latest incarnation of the manual used to diagnose psychological conditions. Over 100 new diagnostic disorders have been…
Rank this Week: 151

Indiana Intellectual Property…

Indiana Intellectual Property Lawyer Blog

Covers trademark, patent and copyright infringement. By Overhauser Law Offices, LLC.

http://www.iniplaw.org/
Rank this Week: 75

The Gomez Firm Personal Injury…

The Gomez Firm Personal Injury Blog

Covers incidents resulting in personal injury or wrongful death.

http://injury.thegomezfirm.com/blog/
  • May 24

    Fatal Crash in Encinitas, After Driver Crosses Median Into Oncoming Traffic

    Fatal Crash in Encinitas, After Driver Crosses Median Into Oncoming Traffic
    Last night, Thursday May 23, 2013, a fatal crash happened in the Encinitas, CA area. A man, whose name was not released, was visiting from Portugal and had only been here for a few weeks. According to two of his classmates, who had been…
  • May 24

    Multi-vehicle Crash on Southbound I-5 Sends Two to Hospital

    Multi-vehicle Crash on Southbound I-5 Sends Two to Hospital
    Early Monday morning, May 20, 2013 a crash involving multiple vehicles took place just south of Via De La Valle on Interstate 5 .  Two of the individuals were taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital. One person was said to have major…
  • May 24

    Homeless Man Hit by Two Cars in Anaheim,CA

    Homeless Man Hit by Two Cars in Anaheim,CA
    A homeless man was hit by two cars last week in Anaheim,CA. The reports say that he was hit first, by a small white car; shortly after he was hit again by another. The first car left the scene of the accident and has yet to come forward, but…
Rank this Week: 743

Legal Profession Blog

Legal Profession Blog

By Professors S. Alan Childress, Michael S. Frisch and Jeffrey M. Lipshaw.

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

    Suspension Set Aside For Attorney Who Brought Contraband To Incarcerated Husband

    Suspension Set Aside For Attorney Who Brought Contraband To Incarcerated Husband
    The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ordered that an interim suspension of an attorney who entered a no contest plea to bringing contraband into a penal institution be set aside. The matter is terminated without further disciplinary proceedings.…
  • May 24

    A Concrete Answer Gets Attorney Disbarred

    A Concrete Answer Gets Attorney Disbarred
    The Kansas Supreme Court has disbarred an attorney admitted in 1970 for misconduct in connection with a case involving a building collapse. The attorney filed "as bare bones of a petition [suit] that could possibly pass muster" and…
  • May 24

    Court Remands Fee Award Of Over $15.8 Million

    Court Remands Fee Award Of Over $15.8 Million
    The New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department has remanded a matter involving legal fees charged to and gifts received from a wealthy widow in an estate matter: Beginning in 1983, defendant law firm represented the family…
Rank this Week: 22

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/
  • May 24

    The Patchak Patch

    The Patchak Patch
    See Press Release here. Excerpt: Today, Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn issued for public comment a proposed rule designed to demonstrate the Administration’s commitment to restoring tribal homelands and furthering…
  • May 24

    Colorado Order Granting Summary Judgment Against Butch Webb Reinstated

    Colorado Order Granting Summary Judgment Against Butch Webb Reinstated
    Here: Amended Order Reinstating the Courts April 15, 2013 Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment Prior post here.
  • May 24

    Seventh Circuit Issues Limited Remand(?) in Jackson v. Payday Financial Appeal

    Seventh Circuit Issues Limited Remand(?) in Jackson v. Payday Financial Appeal
    Here is the order, which appears to be in response to letters from counsel for both parties on this case (materials here and here): Jackson v. Payday Finanical (7th Cir Order) Jackson Letter Payday Financial Response The appeal remains…
Rank this Week: 11

PlagiarismToday

PlagiarismToday

Covers content theft, plagiarism, and copyright issues on the Web. By Jonathan Bailey.

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

    Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 284 – Financial Advice

    Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 284 – Financial Advice
    Prenda Law accidentally takes out the worst loan in history, Kim Dotcom's evidence issue heads to New Zealand's Supreme Court and more!
  • May 23

    How Kindle Worlds Might Change Fan Fiction

    How Kindle Worlds Might Change Fan Fiction
    With the launch of Kindle Worlds, some fan fiction authors can now sell their creations for a profit. But how will this affect the larger community?
  • May 23

    3 Count: Annoying Orange

    3 Count: Annoying Orange
    Ad agency sues over Annoying Orange TV show, architecture firm wins $1.3 million judgment and Prenda escapes three cases.
Rank this Week: 39

White Collar Crime Prof Blog

White Collar Crime Prof Blog

By Stetson University Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor.

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

    Did Lois Lerner Waive the Fifth?

    Did Lois Lerner Waive the Fifth?
    Most witnesses with potential criminal exposure who are called to testify before Congressional hearings take the stand, with their lawyers behind them, and repeat the incantation "I respectfully decline to answer the question based on my…
  • May 17

    NACDL White Collar Crime Conference

    NACDL White Collar Crime Conference
    NACDL's 3rd Annual West Coast White Collar Conference, titled “Turning the Tables on the Government will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort on June 6-7, 2013. (esp)
  • May 14

    Discretion At It's Worst - IRS Targeting

    Discretion At It's Worst - IRS Targeting
    The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Office of Audit report and its highlights tell the story of how "Early in Calendar Year 2010, the IRS began using inappropriate criteria to identify organizations applying for…
Rank this Week: 512

FourthAmendment.com

FourthAmendment.com

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

http://fourthamendment.com/blog/index.php?blog=1
  • May 24

    The Hill.com: Paul offers bill to protect privacy of electronic communication

    The Hill.com: Paul offers bill to protect privacy of electronic communication
    The Hill.com: Paul offers bill to protect privacy of electronic communications by Ramsey Cox: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduced a bill Thursday that would extend Fourth Amendment rights to electronic communications. “In today’s…
  • May 24

    HuffPo: 'Flash-Bang' Searche

    HuffPo: 'Flash-Bang' Searche
    HuffPo: 'Flash-Bang' Searches by Bennett L. Gershman: It's one thing for the U.S. military to raid a compound in Kabul using incendiary grenades to secure and enter the premises. It's quite another thing for U.S. police officers to execute a…
  • May 24

    FL1: Police entry to the yard to peer in home's windows violated the Fourth Amendment

    FL1: Police entry to the yard to peer in home's windows violated the Fourth Amendment
    “Our state and federal constitutions declare that homes—whether castles or cabins, mansions or mobile homes—are protected spaces that require a warrant or other lawful basis to justify a governmental intrusion. At issue in…
Rank this Week: 74

Potter Law Offices Blog

Potter Law Offices Blog

Covers felonies, casino markers, murder, manslaughter, arson and other criminal conduct.

http://pottercriminaldefense.com/blog/
  • May 24

    Las Vegas Wedding Scam

    Las Vegas Wedding Scam
    Fifty-three Couples the Target of Wedding Scam Many people envision coming to Las Vegas to enjoy a dream wedding. That dream is now a nightmare for 53 couples who have been the victim of a scam perpetrated by a local wedding venue. Griffin…
  • May 20

    How Vegas Connects to the JFK Assassination

    How Vegas Connects to the JFK Assassination
    The Vegas Connection to the JFK Assassination In the 1970s, John Barbour was a well-known actor and star of the television series Real People. He also was an opening act for popular Vegas entertainers such as Robert Goulet and Bobby Darin.…
  • May 16

    Who Are the Most Wanted in Las Vegas?

    Who Are the Most Wanted in Las Vegas?
    Keeping up with Most Wanted Suspects in Vegas The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department wants help from the public in apprehending wanted fugitives. In order to make it easier to locate these fugitives, they have set up a webpage with…
Rank this Week: 639

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Examines personal injury cases and precedents throughout the country with a particular focus on Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com/#entries
Rank this Week: 559

The Trial Warrior Blog

The Trial Warrior Blog

Covers law and justice in Canada. By Antonin I. Pribetic.

http://thetrialwarrior.com/
Rank this Week: 543

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/
  • May 24

    Court Dismissed Request To Split Billion Dollar Charity Fund

    Court Dismissed Request To Split Billion Dollar Charity Fund
    William Davidson, 86, passed away in 2009. He was the owner of NBA basketball team, Detroit Pistons. A conflict has arisen in deciding who is best suited in enacting Mr. Davidson's dream of supporting local charities and Jewish causes.…
  • May 24

    Michael Jackson 60 Minutes Exclusive Detail

    Michael Jackson 60 Minutes Exclusive Detail
    As I have previously discussed, 60 Minutes had an exclusive on Michael Jackson’s estate. The Michael Jackson brand is making more money now that any single artist has made in the past four years. However, it has not been easy....
  • May 24

    Administrative Costs Exceed Half Of Multi- Million Dollar Estate

    Administrative Costs Exceed Half Of Multi- Million Dollar Estate
    After six years of legal battles in Pennsylvania, the estates of Peter Karoly and his wife Lauren Angstadt have racked up $3.74 million dollars in administrative fees. As a result, there is only 3 million left to distribute in the...
Rank this Week: 9

Seattle University Law Library…

Seattle University Law Library INFO

Covers legal news, legal research and library news.

http://sulawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • May 24

    Check it Out: The Client

    Check it Out: The Client
    In The Client, based on the John Grisham novel, an 11-year-old boy (Brad Renfro) witnesses the confession and suicide of a mob lawyer. With the mob after him and a federal attorney (Tommy Lee Jones) who wants him to tell…
  • May 23

    Legal Ethics Link

    Legal Ethics Link
    Legal professionals are expected to follow the Rules of Professional Conduct.  This research guide provides you with a whole array of resources in this important area, including ethics opinions, WSBA Disciplinary Notices, and Freivogel…
  • May 22

    Today in Legal History: U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton

    Today in Legal History: U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton
    The state of Arkansas imposed term limitations through Amendment 73, a ballot measure that prohibited the listing of any person who served the maximum terms allowed in the U. S. House or Senate on the general election ballot. Soon after the…
Rank this Week: 527

Miami Injury Lawyer Blog

Miami Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers South Florida car accident, product liability and wrongful death news. By Friedland Law Group.

http://www.miamiinjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Many Top-Selling SUVs Perform Poorly in IIHS Test

    Many Top-Selling SUVs Perform Poorly in IIHS Test
    Thirteen SUVs were recently put through front-end crash tests by an insurance industry group and only two of those SUVs received approval ratings. Numerous of the popular models performed poorly in the tests. The only vehicle to get the top…
  • May 23

    Eighteen Year Old Finally Able to Walk Again After Devastating Accident

    Eighteen Year Old Finally Able to Walk Again After Devastating Accident
    An eighteen-year-old Amesbury, Massachusetts resident is finally walking again, more than seven months after losing her leg in a horrific accident. Paige Fortin has endured a long road of recovery, including numerous surgeries and other…
  • May 22

    Head-On Collision Takes the Life of Ninety-Seven-Year-Old Woman

    Head-On Collision Takes the Life of Ninety-Seven-Year-Old Woman
    A Broward County woman died Saturday as a result of injuries suffered in a head-on collision in suburban Delray Beach. According to Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Cecile Steingart, a ninety-seven-year-old Coconut Creek resident, died…
Rank this Week: 442

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers pharmaceutical, medical device and medical malpractice litigation. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

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

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk
    Pool drowning lawyers at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that Memorial Day Weekend, though the unofficial start of summer and a time to celebrate the end of school, also brings an increased risk of child drowning. Pool, lake, and beach…
  • May 22

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 353

Maryland Injury Lawyer

Maryland Injury Lawyer

Covers personal injury and medical malpractice issues. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.maryland-injury-lawyer.com
  • May 24

    Md. High School Student Found Dead With Army Staff Sergeant

    Md. High School Student Found Dead With Army Staff Sergeant
    Rockville High School senior Michelle Miller was found dead, April 8, in the Germantown home of a U.S. Army staff sergeant who had recruited her. The 17-year-old honor student, who had recently joined the Army Reserve, was set to begin basic…
  • May 19

    FDA Claims Drug Used on Patients Going Through Chemotherapy Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage

    FDA Claims Drug Used on Patients Going Through Chemotherapy Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage
    The FDA announced that the anti-nausea drug Zofran (also known as ondansetron) will be pulled from the market due to concerns that it causes potentially life-threatening heart problems for patients. In June of this year, the agency advised…
  • May 6

    Louisiana has the nation's highest auto-insurance rates for second year in a row

    Louisiana has the nation's highest auto-insurance rates for second year in a row
    For the second year in a row, Louisiana tops the nation for auto insurance rates. According to an industry study produced by Insure.com, an insurance industry website, Louisiana drivers pay an average of $2,699 annually for car insurance. …
Rank this Week: 590

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Auto Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers Chicago car accidents, bus accidents and bike accidents. By the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.autoaccidentlawyers-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Memorial Day Weekend among Most Dangerous Holidays for Travel

    Memorial Day Weekend among Most Dangerous Holidays for Travel
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins remind the driving public that holidays are the most dangerous times of the year for travel. In fact, Memorial Day consistently ranks among the top five most dangerous days of the year to be on…
  • May 23

    National Safe Boating Week Begins May 18

    National Safe Boating Week Begins May 18
    Boat accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins remind the public that this week, May 18-24, 2013, is recognized as National Safe Boating Week. This week the U.S. Coast Guard initiates the "Wear It!" campaign, to spread the message of…
  • May 23

    Only Two SUVs Pass Latest Crash Test

    Only Two SUVs Pass Latest Crash Test
    Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that only two compact SUVs - among the most popular vehicles on American roads - passed the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) overlap crash tests. The Subaru Forester…
Rank this Week: 530

CommLawBlog

CommLawBlog

Covers developments in the entire range of issues addressed by the Federal Communications Commission in its regulation of spectrum-related activities, as well as copyright, trademark, First Amendment and Internet issues. By Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth.

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

    2013 Reg Fees: The FCC Proposes a Couple of Alternative

    2013 Reg Fees: The FCC Proposes a Couple of Alternative
    Commission looks to update its methodology for calculating regulatory fees, but proposes a possible alternative approach to cushion the blow this year. One of the time-honored rites of spring – at least at the FCC – is the…
  • May 23

    FM Translator Application Update: Last Chance Settlement Window Opened

    FM Translator Application Update: Last Chance Settlement Window Opened
    Media Bureau provides MX applicants one last opportunity to avoid going to auction. If you’ve still got one or more FM translator applications pending from the infamous 2003 window, listen up! The Media Bureau has opened a 62-day…
  • May 23

    FCC Slams Long Distance Carrier for "Slamming"

    FCC Slams Long Distance Carrier for "Slamming"
    An expensive reminder that the FCC is still policing the long distance industry. If you’ve been thinking that the FCC doesn’t care about “slamming” anymore, think again. The Commission has proposed a multi-million…
Rank this Week: 695

Disputing

Disputing

Discusses articles, court cases, legislation, and news relating to alternative dispute resolution with particular focus on Texas. By Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly Hayes.

http://www.karlbayer.com/blog
  • May 24

    Fifth Circuit Affirms Arbitral Award for Breach of Unsigned Contract

    Fifth Circuit Affirms Arbitral Award for Breach of Unsigned Contract
    The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed an arbitral award based upon breach of an unsigned contract. In Tricon Energy Limited v. Vinmar International, Ltd., No. 12-20100 (5th Cir. May 3, 2013), Vinmar agreed to purchase…
  • May 22

    American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration

    American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration
    Amy Schmitz, Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School, has authored an interesting article entitled, American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration, Loyola University Chicago International Law Review, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2013;…
  • May 22

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ
    This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Rank this Week: 279

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

http://www.sslawoffices.com/category/all-posts/
  • May 24

    Estate Planning Video

    Estate Planning Video
  • May 23

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource
    A 1031 exchange is known as a like-kind exchange and can be an effective tool for those who have investment real estate.  When selling investment real estate, most people face a significant tax burden. A like-kind exchange can…
  • May 20

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law
    he new tax law that resolved the “fiscal cliff” issue in January allows employees with a 401(k) plan at work to roll over any or all of the assets in their current plan into a Roth 401(k) plan. This is a big change, and should at…
Rank this Week: 163

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

Daily Canadian legal news blog powered by the team from Law Times and Canadian Lawyer.

http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/legalfeeds/
  • May 24

    Lawyers offered tips on taxes, getting paid at solo conference

    Lawyers offered tips on taxes, getting paid at solo conference
    Small firm lawyers and sole practitioners received tips yesterday on how to get properly paid by clients and the government. The information session was part of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Solo and Small Firm conference taking…
  • May 24

    News roundup — May 24, 2013

    News roundup — May 24, 2013
    CanadaJudge rules robocalls widespread but too 'thinly scattered' to affect election, Toronto StarCanadian businessman faces 12 years in prison over corruption charges in Cuba, ReutersB.C. Civil Liberties Association announces settlement for…
  • May 23

    Weird case of the week

    Weird case of the week
    Dr. K. Ansarian Dentistry Professional Corp. v. Dr. A. Mohajeri Dentistry Professional Corp., Ontario Superior CourtTwo dentists who shared a space "cannot stand each other" anymore and no longer want to work together. But their business…
Rank this Week: 770

StandDown Texas Project

StandDown Texas Project

Covers best practices in the criminal justice system. By Steve Hall.

http://standdown.typepad.com/weblog/
  • May 24

    Colorado News & Commentary Coverage

    Colorado News & Commentary Coverage
    "Death penalty debate focuses on Colo. governor's view of flawed system," is by Karen Augé in today's Denver Post. As an obviously distraught Gov. John Hickenlooper explained his decision to spare the life of convicted killer Nathan…
  • May 23

    Additional Coverage of the Dunlap Reprieve in Colorado

    Additional Coverage of the Dunlap Reprieve in Colorado
    "Death penalty is Gov. Hickenlooper's issue now," is the Denver Post editorial. Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision Wednesday to spare the life of convicted murderer Nathan Dunlap was admirable, no matter how messy and perhaps temporary that…
  • May 23

    Lawyers for Warren Hill File Habeas Petition in Supreme Court

    Lawyers for Warren Hill File Habeas Petition in Supreme Court
    The Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is available in Adobe .pdf format. "Lawyers for Ga. death row inmate ask US Supreme Court to prevent execution," is the AP report, via the Republic. Lawyers for a Georgia death row...
Rank this Week: 162

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Covers Washington DC criminal laws and criminal defense issues. Presented by The Price Benowitz LLP White Collar Defense Practice Group

http://www.whitecollarattorney.net/
  • May 24

    New Issues Arise In Regulating The Bank Industry

    New Issues Arise In Regulating The Bank Industry
    This post was written by whistleblower attorney Tony Munter You wonder why people want to regulate the banking industry? On the inside of the New York Times you can read a report that notes the industry is doing just fine lately. It…
  • May 16

    Jason Kalafat Facing Assault Charge

    Jason Kalafat Facing Assault Charge
  • May 6

    Can you take on the Monopolies?

    Can you take on the Monopolies?
    The following post was written by Whistleblower attorney Tony Munter. If you have that sinking feeling that the world is closing in on you and the entities that dominate your life are getting bigger all the time perhaps there is an…
Rank this Week: 394

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/
  • May 24

    Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year

    Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year
    Documents released Tuesday show that Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus, more commonly referred to as the Chicago Jesuits, knew of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against a former priest and took steps to actively cover up…
  • May 22

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation
    As Chicago's Divvy bike sharing program prepares for a launch this summer, cities across the nation are doing the same. At the start of 2013, there were 22 major cities nationwide that had a bike sharing program similar to the one Chicago…
  • May 21

    Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision

    Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision
    Two passenger trains collided in Connecticut on Friday, injuring more than 70 people and sending many to the hospital. Since the crash, authorities have been investigating the scene and the trains themselves in an effort to uncover the cause…
Rank this Week: 735