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Asset Search Blog

Covers asset searches, fraud investigations, and legal strategies for recovering hidden assets. By Fred L. Abrams.

http://www.assetsearchblog.com/

Jun 10
Complaint Claims Detectives Searched For Bank Accounts Via Backdoor Channel

Complaint Claims Detectives Searched For Bank Accounts Via Backdoor Channel

On behalf of plaintiff Victoria Florea, I filed the August 7, 2012 civil complaint with its supporting exhibits in Florea v. Bocra, et. al., United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, Index No. 12-cv-01642. The…
Jun 2
Assest Search News Roundup: June 2, 2013

Assest Search News Roundup: June 2, 2013

Liberty Reserve’s red flags, a new Swiss bill and letters rogatory: “Liberty Reserve’s money laundering spotted in 2009” reports the Costa Rican Financial Intelligence Unit had investigated Liberty Reserve because of…
May 29
Guatemala’s Former President & His Alleged Illicit Asset

Guatemala’s Former President & His Alleged Illicit Asset

U.S. prosecutors issued a press release yesterday announcing the extradition of former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo. Mr. Portillo’s extradition to the United States was based on his alleged money laundering.…

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At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

Features news and commentary on the practice of law before the California Supreme Court. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://www.atthelectern.com/

Jun 16
They can be intimidating to those on the other side of the bench, too

They can be intimidating to those on the other side of the bench, too

Speaking with a group of high school students, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye admitted that, when she started at the Supreme Court, it was “a little bit intimidating” for her to be working with the other justices, who were…
Jun 12
Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow

Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow

The Supreme Court tomorrow will file its opinion in People v. Lopez, an automatic appeal from a September 1998 judgment of death. The appeal was argued in April. The opinion can be viewed online tomorrow beginning at 10:00…
Jun 7
998-settlement-offer and mayhem opinions filing Monday

998-settlement-offer and mayhem opinions filing Monday

The Supreme Court will file two opinions on Monday morning. In Martinez v. Brownco Construction Co., Inc., the court will address the issue: When a plaintiff makes two reasonable settlement offers under Code of Civil Procedure…

Rank this Week: 973

ataxingmatter

Tax law and economics by Linda Beale

http://ataxingmatter.blogs.com/tax/

Jun 18
UK Territories to sign OECD Tax Info-Sharing Agreement, Reveal Beneficial Owner

UK Territories to sign OECD Tax Info-Sharing Agreement, Reveal Beneficial Owner

The UK's David Cameron announced that Britain's 10 crown dependencies and overseas territories--Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Jersey, Gilbraltar, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and the British Virgin Islands--would sign…
Jun 16
The importance of redistribution

The importance of redistribution

I have dedicated this blog to a concept I call "democratic egalitarianism"--the idea that individuals flourish best in a free society that allows them to choose democratically the rules that govern their lives, with the…
Jun 15
"Getting Rid of the IRS"--Detroit's Nolan Finley's wrong solution to the wrong problem

"Getting Rid of the IRS"--Detroit's Nolan Finley's wrong solution to the wrong problem

I suppose it shouldn't be surprising that the mostly-to-the-right Detroit newspapers would have a center-page opinion piece calling for the elimination of the IRS, that ages-old mantra of the radical right and of those corporate-backed…

Rank this Week: 407

Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers family law issues such as Alimony, Annulment, Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Case updates. Published By Atlanta, Georgia law firm, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP.

http://www.atlantadivorceattorneyblog.com/

Jun 17
Georgia Child Support - Willful Unemployment or Underemployment

Georgia Child Support - Willful Unemployment or Underemployment

In determining a Georgia child support obligation, the first item to be determined is the gross incomes of both parents. In considering the evidence for gross income, the court will determine whether either parent is willfully unemployed or…
Jun 14
In Georgia, at what age can a minor decide which parent to live with, without having to go back to court?

In Georgia, at what age can a minor decide which parent to live with, without having to go back to court?

Until a child is of the age of majority (18 years), he/she cannot choose with whom to live, absent a court order. Consider the situation of a 17-year-old child who wants to begin living with her mother, rather than her father, who has…
Jun 10
If my husband and I get a divorce, will I get 50% of our home if he purchased it before we were married?

If my husband and I get a divorce, will I get 50% of our home if he purchased it before we were married?

The short answer to this question is possibly, but 50% is not a guarantee under any set of circumstances. Georgia is an equitable division state, which means that assets are divided equitable, not necessarily equally. What is "equitable"…

Rank this Week: 808

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil…

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil Litigation Blog

Covers trucking accidents, trucking litigation, trucking rules and trucking technology. By Shigley Law Firm.

http://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/

Jun 6
Georgia cracks down on boating under the influence

Georgia cracks down on boating under the influence

Georgia cracks down on boating under the influence Every summer thousands of metro Atlanta residents take to the surrounding lakes in boats. And every summer we see fresh cases of boating accidents, often collisions between watercraft in…
May 28
Shigley named trustee of Institute for Continuing Judicial Education

Shigley named trustee of Institute for Continuing Judicial Education

Ken Shigley has been named a trustee of the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education in Georgia for 2013-14. The ICJE is a resource consortium of the Georgia Judicial Branch, the State Bar of Georgia, and the ABA accredited law schools of…
Apr 20
Amputation survivors who inspire u

Amputation survivors who inspire u

The terrorist attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon this week was similar to a lot of IED (improvised explosive device) explosions in the Iraq War in that it produced catastrophic leg injuries requiring emergency amputations. To…

Rank this Week: 504

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers defective products, drug products, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and premises liability. By Richard Schlueter.

http://atlanta.injuryboard.com/

Apr 8
New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

Yet another set of transvaginal mesh cases have been consolidated into an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, as the result of an order issued by a federal judicial panel at the beginning of August 2012. This latest transvaginal mesh MDL…
Apr 6
Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

A leading diabetes treatment drug, Actos, has been the subject of heightened interest recently due to its being implicated in an increased incidence of bladder cancer among patients taking the drug, the announcement of the launch of its…
Apr 4
Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

A group of lawsuits that contend the diabetes drug, Actos, carries an increased risk of bladder cancer are set for an initial trial in Louisiana beginning in 2014. In December, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation assigned…

Rank this Week: 315

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers personal injury law affecting Georgia residents. By Michael Neff.

http://www.mlnlawblog.com/

Nov 23
Fall Prevention Intervention Reduces Falls in Hospital

Fall Prevention Intervention Reduces Falls in Hospital

A recent study found that a fall prevention intervention could potentially prevent 1 fall every 4 days, 7.5 falls every month, and 90 falls every year in U.S. hospitals.
Nov 18
Increase in Fall Injuries Leads to More Disabilities for Older Individual

Increase in Fall Injuries Leads to More Disabilities for Older Individual

Fall injuries and disabilities are likely to increase in coming years as baby boomers move into their senior years. Among older individuals, fall injuries often lead to broken bones, immobility and restricted activity.
Nov 16
Fall Injuries May Be Deadly for Elderly

Fall Injuries May Be Deadly for Elderly

Among individuals over the age of 50 who fracture a hip, approximately 25 percent die within the first year after the injury! An additional 60 percent lose their ability to perform day-to-day activities like bathing and cooking.

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Atlantic Review

Press digest on transatlantic affairs. Edited by three German Fulbright Alumni.

http://atlanticreview.org/

Nov 21
Be Afraid of Young European

Be Afraid of Young European

Wow, I did not realize the German and Italian Nazi leaders were so young when they came to power. Should I be worried about the political radicalization of youth in Europe today due to the economic crisis? Will some of them turn into Fascist…
Nov 11
Remembering World War I

Remembering World War I

1. Today is Armistice Day. Americans celebrate it as Veterans Day, for the Polish it is Independence Day and quite a few Germans, who want to forget war, celebrate today instead as the beginning of the carnival season. What hedonistic,…
Nov 6
Think Tanks as Tabloid

Think Tanks as Tabloid

Heather A. Conley, a senior fellow and director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C, has a piece in Foreign Policy titled "The Transatlantic Test" with the subheading "Europe…

Rank this Week: 621

Attorney at Work

Covers legal careers, client service, and marketing.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com/

Jun 18
Four Client Intake Mistakes to Avoid

Four Client Intake Mistakes to Avoid

A lot of law firms spend good money to generate leads through marketing, advertising, promotions and networking, in both online or offline venues. But most of that money is lost because of inconsistent and unsystematic intake when a lead…
Jun 17
Lawyer Marketing Begins at Home

Lawyer Marketing Begins at Home

Younger lawyers often wonder where to begin their marketing efforts. Without a notable track record of experience or expertise, and lacking contacts in a position to send business, the odds can seem insurmountable. If you are part of a firm,…
Jun 16
Profitable Law Office

Profitable Law Office

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Australian Divorce Blog

Covers family law and divorce in Australia. By Stephen Page.

http://australiandivorce.blogspot.com/

Apr 8
Courtrooms can continue the abusive proce

Courtrooms can continue the abusive proce

It seems extraordinary, but nevertheless it is an every day event. Every day in courts throughout Australia, in the Family and Federal Magistrates Courts, victims of domestic violence come within metres of their attackers. Sometimes the…
Mar 24
I am on ABC Radio, NSW, at 2.15pm today. I…

I am on ABC Radio, NSW, at 2.15pm today. I am being interviewed by Chris Coleman about divorce and property settlement issues.Stephen Page, Harrington Family Lawyers, Brisbane spage@harringtonfamilylawyers.com 61(7) 3221 9544
Mar 20
Attorney-General opens world Children's Conference

Attorney-General opens world Children's Conference

Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has opened the Sixth World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights in Sydney today. In his speech he lauds the achievements of the Gillard government in protecting children,…

Rank this Week: 645

Australian Gay and Lesbian Law…

Australian Gay and Lesbian Law Blog

Covers the impact of relationship laws on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Australia. By Stephen Page.

http://lgbtlawblog.blogspot.com/

Apr 9
Queensland couple campaign for change to IVF law

Queensland couple campaign for change to IVF law

Check out this great MSN video - Queensland couple campaign for change to IVF law I spoke today to the owner of an IVF clinic to see if help could be given to this couple. I particularly liked the statement: "Stephen Page is one of…
Apr 8
I am merely a humble surrogacy and family lawyer who blog

I am merely a humble surrogacy and family lawyer who blog

On the weekend I was attending the Surrogacy Australia conference in Melbourne both as a presenter and attendee when I was approached by a fellow attendee. I'll call him Rob. What he told me was extraordinarily humbling. Rob said that he had…
Apr 3
Queensland surrogacy update

Queensland surrogacy update

Three weeks ago I presented to the annual Legalwise Queensland family law conference. Not surprisingly, I spoke about surrogacy. Here is the paper I delivered: <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false …

Rank this Week: 985

Australian Regulatory Compliance…

Australian Regulatory Compliance Review

Covers legal and regulatory impacts on Australian businesses. By David Jacobson.

http://www.djacobson.com/australian_regulatory_rev/

Jun 18
Registration of financial advisers as tax agent

Registration of financial advisers as tax agent

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Jun 18
Electronic offers of securitie

Electronic offers of securitie

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Jun 18
Regulation reviews to help tech start-up

Regulation reviews to help tech start-up

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

Rank this Week: 188

Aviation and Airport Development…

Aviation and Airport Development Law

Covers aviation law issues, including federal environmental and transportation regulations. By Chevalier, Allen and Lichman, LLP.

http://www.aviationairportdevelopmentlaw.com/

May 31
Local Governments Throughout Southern California File Challenge to LAX Expansion Project

Local Governments Throughout Southern California File Challenge to LAX Expansion Project

The Cities of Inglewood, Culver City and Ontario, California and the County of San Bernardino (“Cities/County”) joined together yesterday, May 30, 2013, to file a challenge to the recently approved Los Angeles International…
Apr 23
FAA Takes Two Important Steps During the Week of April 20

FAA Takes Two Important Steps During the Week of April 20

During the past week, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) has taken two actions likely to elicit “equal and opposite reactions” from the aviation community specifically, and the American public in…
Apr 8
Surrounding Communities Object to Approval of the Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan Amendment Study Project

Surrounding Communities Object to Approval of the Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan Amendment Study Project

On March 27, 2013, the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (“ALUC”) gave the latest in a series of approvals including those from Los Angeles Board of Airport of Commissioners (“BOAC”) and Los Angeles City…

Rank this Week: 634

Aviation Law Monitor

Provides insight and commentary on aviation accidents and the law. By Mike Danko.

http://www.aviationlawmonitor.com/

Jun 14
Avidyne Snares Owners with Limited Time Offer of Extended Warranty

Avidyne Snares Owners with Limited Time Offer of Extended Warranty

I really like the Avidyne PFD, MFD, and autopilot in my Cirrus. In a nutshell, the Avidyne PFD and MFD tell the pilot flying in instrument conditions which way is up and how to steer a course that keeps you from hitting a…
Jun 2
Passenger Burned by Hot Coffee Sues Continental

Passenger Burned by Hot Coffee Sues Continental

A flight attendant placed a cup of hot coffee on passenger Lourdes Cervantes' tray table. Then the passenger in the row ahead of her reclined. That caused the coffee to spill on Cervantes lap. Cervantes suffered second degree…
Apr 11
$26 Million Jury Verdict After Lycoming Refuses to Turn Over Document

$26 Million Jury Verdict After Lycoming Refuses to Turn Over Document

A jury in Washington state handed down a $26 million verdict against Avco Lycoming as a result of a fatal Cessna 172 crash that killed three people in 2008. The jury's award included $6 million in punitive damages, designed…

Rank this Week: 926

Aviation Law Prof Blog

By DePaul University Law Professors Brian F. Havel, Michael S. Jacobs and Andrew Eastmond.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/aviation/

May 31
Friday Link Roundup

Friday Link Roundup

In case you've missed anything, here are the top aviation developments from the past few days: Following Qatar's abandoned effort to seize ICAO hosting responsibilities from Canada, ICAO formally committed to keeping its headquarters in…
May 30
Spring 2013 Issue of IALP Available

Spring 2013 Issue of IALP Available

The Volume 12, Spring 2013 issue of the International Aviation Law Institutes's journal, Issues in Aviation Law and Policy (IALP), will be available next week. The following articles will appear in the issue: Jeremias Prassl, The European…
May 24
Friday Link Roundup

Friday Link Roundup

News of note before beginning your Memorial Day weekend: Qatar appears to have backed off its attempt to lure ICAO headquarters away from Canada. The European Commission has accepted the conditions proposed by Lufthansa, Air Canada and United…

Rank this Week: 245

AZ Bankruptcy Blog

Focused on Chapter 7 bankruptcy. By Joseph C. McDaniel.

http://www.arizonabankruptcyblog.info/

Nov 29
Important Bankruptcy Recap: Don't Bank where you owe Money!

Important Bankruptcy Recap: Don't Bank where you owe Money!

We tell clients this repeatedly. Why mention this? It's simple: If a creditor (like a bank, for instance) has direct access to your bank account (as banks often do), then you can consider your checking balance dumped into the rancor pit as…
Nov 18
Jefferson County sets records in Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

Jefferson County sets records in Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

Jefferson County is suffering, a roughly four billion dollar debt they cannot pay is forcing them to take the road many other cities are already debating: Chapter 9 Bankruptcy.
Nov 8
Occupation of Phoenix not going so smoothly

Occupation of Phoenix not going so smoothly

Wandering around downtown I came across the fabled Occupy Phoenix movement. It's not going as awkwardly as elsewhere, but it's clearly having issues of its own as a group.

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Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Competitive Federalism and Collective Action Federalism

Competitive Federalism and Collective Action Federalism

Mazel Tov to my friend Michael Greve, who has written a comprehensive and insightful book on American constitutional federalism. In The Upside-Down Constitution, he argues that a structural constitutional principle binds together many of the…
Jun 18
The Business-Friendly Constitution

The Business-Friendly Constitution

For the symposium on Michael Greve's The Upside Down Constitution (Harvard University Press 2012).Sandy LevinsonMichael Greve has written a remarkable book that should be read by anyone interested in federalism.He also offers an…
Jun 17
Federal Power over Elections & the Hydraulics of Congressional Power

Federal Power over Elections & the Hydraulics of Congressional Power

Today’s Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona offers something important, and surprising, to both sides in the long war over procedural and substantive restrictions on voting in the United States.…

Rank this Week: 72

Bank Lawyer's Blog

Covers accounting/auditing, commercial lending, credit unions, electronic banking, privacy, RESPA and stocks. By Kevin Funnell.

http://www.banklawyersblog.com/3_bank_lawyers/

Jun 17
Misguided Guidance?

Misguided Guidance?

While engaged in a "myth busting" exercise via the myth busters preferred venue, Source Media, FDIC senior policy analyst Elizabeth Khalil responded to one "myth" with an answer that, while it may be technically correct,…
Jun 16
Banks Hire Haggler

Banks Hire Haggler

A few weeks ago, the American Bankers ran a story about how community banks were hiring outside consultants to negotiate major IT contracts with vendors. Hiring consultants, including those who once worked at tech vendors, can make a…
Jun 12
Can't Get No Relief?

Can't Get No Relief?

The NAFCU's Steve Van Beek discussed in a recent post the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013. Steve explains what the bill would do, if enacted. Require regulators to consider their existing rules when writing new regulations; Issue an…

Rank this Week: 180

Banking Law Prof Blog

By Professor Ann Graham.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/banking/

Apr 4
Early Jail Release for Enron's Jeff Skilling?

Early Jail Release for Enron's Jeff Skilling?

The Enron collapse in 2001 remains a significant example of greed run amok and corporate governance standards in complete rout. The Enron scandal led directly to passage of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) in 2002. Now the Justice Department…
Apr 3
Pay Corporate Directors Like CEOs - Does "Aligning Incentives" Really Work?

Pay Corporate Directors Like CEOs - Does "Aligning Incentives" Really Work?

Is this a new trend -- and is it likely to improve long-term profitability of publicly traded corporations? Or will it create a new compensation "arms race"? Two hedge funds are promising their director nominees compensation tied to…
Apr 2
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Update

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Update

The Secondary Mortgage Market giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are back to making big profits. A significant question is whether, when, and how to scale back government involvement in the U.S. housing market through these two Government…

Rank this Week: 685

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real…

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real Lawyers, Real Solutions

Covers bankruptcy, chapter 7, chapter 13, credit reports, foreclosures, and asset protection.

http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com

Jun 17
Does Chapter 13 Mean Paying All Creditors Back? It Could Be Zero to Unsecured Claim

Does Chapter 13 Mean Paying All Creditors Back? It Could Be Zero to Unsecured Claim

A 13 bankruptcy repayment plan does not necessarily mean that you must repay your debts in full. Don’t be scared off by a chapter 13 bankruptcy payment plan. It does not mean you have to pay everyone back in full with interest. After…
Jun 17
Bankruptcy and Home Loan Foreclosure in Oregon

Bankruptcy and Home Loan Foreclosure in Oregon

Lawyers practicing in Oregon bankruptcy courts have done their best to protect debtors from home foreclosure. Starting in 2007 and continuing into the foreclosure crisis, bankruptcy judges and trustees worked with debtors to facilitate loan…
Jun 15
Why does Bankruptcy Court have the highest mortgage modification success rate?

Why does Bankruptcy Court have the highest mortgage modification success rate?

As I have previously reported, the highest probability of forcing your mortgage servicer to modify your mortgage is in the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Mortgage Modification Mediation Program. Historically, mortgage modifications since 2008 (when…

Rank this Week: 100

Bankruptcy Litigation Blog

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

http://www.bankruptcylitigationblog.com/

Jun 3
US Supreme Court's Decision in Bullock: A Significant Development in Determining "Recklessness" Under Federal Law?

US Supreme Court's Decision in Bullock: A Significant Development in Determining "Recklessness" Under Federal Law?

Last week I published a blog post on the US Supreme Court's unanimous decision in The Supreme Court's recent decision in Bullock v. BankChampaign, N.A., No. 11-1518 (May 13, 2013) (pdf), that focused on the Court's application of…
May 27
US Supreme Court Deciphers "Defalcation" in Bullock: A Canonical Exercise in "Reading Law" (Scalia/Garner)

US Supreme Court Deciphers "Defalcation" in Bullock: A Canonical Exercise in "Reading Law" (Scalia/Garner)

The US Supreme Court has long taught the importance of certain canons of interpretation unique to bankruptcy law, the more significant ones being: The Fresh-Start Policy: A primary purpose of bankruptcy is to relieve the debtor…
Feb 21
The Mass of Contradictions that Define "Bad Boys" in Sports, Art, Life, and the Law

The Mass of Contradictions that Define "Bad Boys" in Sports, Art, Life, and the Law

The phrase “bad boys” is one that conjures up a multitude of contradictory connotations. In sports, the Detroit Pistons wore the moniker proudly as they pummeled their way to consecutive NBA championships. Those bad…

Rank this Week: 809

Bankruptcy News & Analysis

Covers Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

http://blog.ch11cases.com/

Jun 28
Our Blog Has Moved

Our Blog Has Moved

We have moved our blog onto our main site: www.chapter11cases.com Please visit for breaking bankruptcy news as well as to access our newly-added databases of free resources, such as completely-free access to thousands of federal…
Feb 21
What Recoveries Can American Airlines & Global Aviation Creditors & Equityholders Expect? Infographics Summarizing Guidance from 10 Years of Airline Bankruptcie

What Recoveries Can American Airlines & Global Aviation Creditors & Equityholders Expect? Infographics Summarizing Guidance from 10 Years of Airline Bankruptcie

The recent chapter 11 bankruptcy filings by AMR Corporation (American Airlines) and Global Aviation Holdings Inc. (World Airways and North American Airlines) have left thousands of creditors and equityholders holding billions of dollars worth…
Dec 12
As Expected, Lee Enterprises Files Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases in Delaware Sunday Night

As Expected, Lee Enterprises Files Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases in Delaware Sunday Night

As the companies had previously stated their intention to do, Lee Enterprises, Inc. and a host of affiliated companies filed prepackaged chapter 11 cases on Sunday night in Wilmington, Delaware. The companies, which trace their history to…

Rank this Week: 374

BankruptcyProf Blog

By Professor M. Jonathan Hayes.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/bankruptcyprof_blog/

Jan 14
About BankruptcyProf Blog

About BankruptcyProf Blog

If you are interested in serving as an editor of BankruptcyProf Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
Jan 14
About BankruptcyProf Blog

About BankruptcyProf Blog

If you are interested in serving as an editor of BankruptcyProf Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
Jan 3
NACBA Members of the Month

NACBA Members of the Month

I just went to pay my NACBA dues online and discovered that our own Peter Lively is the NACBA member of the month this month and our own Erik Clark was so designated three months ago. So we can say...

Rank this Week: 244

Bar Exam Brief

Covers bar exams. By MicroMash Bar Review.

http://barexambrief.com

Jun 4
THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 2 OF 2)

THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 2 OF 2)

By Don Macaulay, President and Founder of Law Preview, a BARBRI company TRIAL-AND-ERROR IS NOT A STRATEGY Given the staggering cost of a legal education, and a highly competitive legal hiring market, it is clear that adopting a…
May 21
THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 1 OF 2)

THE REALITY OF 1L YEAR GRADES, 2L SCHOOL TRANSFERS AND JOB PROSPECTS (PART 1 OF 2)

By Don Macaulay, President and Founder of Law Preview, a BARBRI company The grades you receive during the first year of law school will likely dictate the professional opportunities that will be available to you upon graduation. As a result,…
May 14
TOO MUCH ON YOUR MIND? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP THE “LIZARD BRAIN” AT BAY.

TOO MUCH ON YOUR MIND? HERE’S HOW TO KEEP THE “LIZARD BRAIN” AT BAY.

By Christy Cassisa, Esq., BARBRI Director, Professional Effectiveness Congratulations, law school is done. Time to relax, right? Not when there is one last hurdle to becoming a licensed lawyer. IT’S CALLED “LIZARD…

Rank this Week: 971

Barco 2.0 : Law Library Reference

From the librarians of the Barco Law Library, University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

http://barcorefblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
ULS adds new database PolicyMap

ULS adds new database PolicyMap

The University Library System at Pitt has announced that we now have access to PolicyMap, thanks to a state grant. PolicyMap is a fully web-based Geographic Information System that captures data and presents it visually through custom…
Jun 12
United States Code Website Beta from the OLRC

United States Code Website Beta from the OLRC

The Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives has been working to create a new website for the Office and the United States Code. The latest (second) version of the beta website is now available for…
Jun 12
Notable Government Documents of 2012 published

Notable Government Documents of 2012 published

The list of 2012's Notable Documents appears in the latest issue of Library Journal and is now available online. This was the result of an effort to raise awareness of noteworthy government information resources issued by state, local, and…

Rank this Week: 381

beSpacific

Features law, marketing, Internet legal resources and technology news. By Sabrina I. Pacifici.

http://www.bespacific.com/

May 23
Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy

Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy

"Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy, a report from the McKinsey Global Institute, cuts...
May 23
Capturing the beauty and wonder of the Galapagos on Google Map

Capturing the beauty and wonder of the Galapagos on Google Map

Google Official Blog: "The Galapagos Islands are some of the most biologically unique ecosystems in the world. Explorers and scientists...
May 23
Just Released: The New York Fed Staff Forecast - May 2013

Just Released: The New York Fed Staff Forecast - May 2013

Just Released: The New York Fed Staff Forecast—May 2013, Jonathan McCarthy and Richard Peach - "As we did last year...

Rank this Week: 34

Bev Butula's Blog

From the Wisconsin Law Journal.

http://www.wislawjournal.com/type.cfm/Bev%20Butula

Nov 26
Oil recycler to pay $140K for hazardous waste violation

Oil recycler to pay $140K for hazardous waste violation

An oil recycling facility in Waukesha County will pay $140,000 in fines to the state for 11 violations of
Nov 26
Obama administration moves forward on health care regulations

Obama administration moves forward on health care regulations

The Obama administration has issued proposed rules under the Affordable Care Act that prohibit insurers from discriminating against people with preexisting health conditions and that outline policies and standards for health benefit plans and…
Nov 26
BLAWG LOG: Important elder law number updates for 2013

BLAWG LOG: Important elder law number updates for 2013

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the monthly Social Security and Supplemental Securi

Rank this Week: 124

bevlog

Distilling a million label approvals down to the ones that affect you. Tracks legal trends in beer, wine and spirits product approvals. By Lehrman Beverage Law.

http://www.bevlaw.com/bevlog

May 29
Stout Brewed with Bull Testicle

Stout Brewed with Bull Testicle

Not so long ago, beer with (actual) oysters seemed unusual. But Wynkoop’s beer goes quite a bit further. It contains no oysters. Instead it is brewed with bull testicles. Denver Westword reports: head brewer Andy Brown secured 25 pounds…
Apr 7
White Whiskey

White Whiskey

A few weeks ago we wrote about moonshine and now we have occasion to write about its close relative, White Whiskey. Products like the above have become quite popular within the past few years, for reasons well explained by Slate: The term…
Mar 19
Moonshine

Moonshine

Moonshine. A word that typically conjures up thoughts of illicit high-octane liquor, clandestine stills, mason jars, potential blindness and bearded mountain men with colorful nicknames. Producing moonshine without a license is still illegal…

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Beyond Structured Settlements

Covers 468B settlement funds, factoring, medicare set-aside arrangements, settlement planning, special needs trusts and structured settlements. By Patrick Hindert.

http://s2kmblog.typepad.com/rethinking_structured_set/

Jun 6
Affordable Care Act - 4

Affordable Care Act - 4

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents a comprehensive expansion and restructuring of the United States health care system whose most important and controversial provisions for personal injury settlement planning,…
May 30
Affordable Care Act - 3

Affordable Care Act - 3

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents the most comprehensive government expansion and legal restructuring of the United States healthcare system since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Enacted in March…
May 28
A Response to the SEC Bulletin

A Response to the SEC Bulletin

Two structured settlement industry leaders have taken issue with a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Bulletin providing advice for individuals who are contemplating selling or purchasing (as investors) structured…

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Beyond the Underground

Covers legal news, politics, and whimsy. By Evan Schaeffer.

http://www.legalunderground.com

Nov 28
MEANWHILE IN AUSTIN'S

MEANWHILE IN AUSTIN'S

MEANWHILE, IN AUSTIN'S STUDIO IN KANSAS CITY . . . Here's a shot of the inside of Austin's studio in Kansas City, with scattered self-portraits in oil done for a recent assignment--
Nov 28
SELECTIONS FROM MY

SELECTIONS FROM MY

SELECTIONS FROM MY SKETCHBOOK . . . I haven't posted much "artwork" lately, though I'm still in the thrall of a drawing compulsion, which began when conversations about art with my son Austin (of the trip to Costa Rica),…
Nov 27
TYPES OF LAWYERS

TYPES OF LAWYERS

TYPES OF LAWYERS #8: THE PARTNER WHO GOLFS . . . Shhh! The partner-who-golfs is teeing off, and he never likes it when you chuckle during his backswing. So you don't. Instead, you stand quietly as he adjusts his unorthodox stance,…

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BeyondVC

Covers entrepreneurship, venture capital, technology, investing, and globalizaiton. By Ed Sim.

http://www.beyondvc.com/

May 17
Branding first starts with your team

Branding first starts with your team

External branding starts with developing a consistent, internal message first. When you think of branding and positioning, remember that your first line of offense and the most important representation of your company comes from your…
Jan 15
Camping out and closing deal

Camping out and closing deal

I am sure you can see a common thread in many of my recent posts - Sales, Sales, Sales! I don't care how great your product is because without an ability to articulate the value proposition succinctly, tell the world about it in a…
Sep 28
Cutco Knives and startup

Cutco Knives and startup

When I worked for Cutco Knives one summer in college selling the world's finest cutlery, my dream was to sell the Homemaker +8 at every meeting. It was the Rolls Royce of knife sets and in every sales call I had, I always tried to flog the…

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Big Four Blog

Covers accounting news, events and opinions by Big Four alumni.

http://bigfouralumni.blogspot.com/

Feb 14
Satyam Publishes Financials, India Seeks Auditor Liability – Impacts on Big Four

Satyam Publishes Financials, India Seeks Auditor Liability – Impacts on Big Four

by Susan Black, Big4.com
Feb 14
Dubai World Chief Restructuring Officer Aidan Birkett, ex Deloitte, To Step Down

Dubai World Chief Restructuring Officer Aidan Birkett, ex Deloitte, To Step Down

by John Fowler, Big4.com
Feb 14
KPMG, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte Are Global Most Attractive Employer

KPMG, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte Are Global Most Attractive Employer

Susan Black, Big4.com

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Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog /…

Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog / Blawg

Covers biker and motorcycle legal issues, safety tips, motorcycle ride reports and personal injury information. By Norman Gregory Fernandez.

http://bikerlawblog.com/

Oct 19
New posts coming soon.

New posts coming soon.

I have been super busy since returning from my epic around the nation RV trip. I am still catching up. Stay tuned for some new articles real soon. Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq.
Sep 14
Back from my vacation as of 9/6/12

Back from my vacation as of 9/6/12

Just an FYI, I am back from my vacation as of 9/6/12. Many things happened after my last update. I will be writing an article soon to tell you what happened! Norm
Aug 28
A little raw video taken today on 8-28-12 of my visit to Mount Rushmore.

A little raw video taken today on 8-28-12 of my visit to Mount Rushmore.

Today on 8-28-12, Liz and I rode from Deadwood, South Dakota to Mount Rushmore. Both Deadwood and Mount Rushmore are located in the historic Black Hills of South Dakota. I have ridden many twisties all over the USA and Canada. The Black Hills…

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Black & LoBello Law Blog

Covers Nevada bankruptcy, real estate, family law and environmental law.

http://blacklobellolawblog.com

Jan 24
Must I Have a Prenup?

Must I Have a Prenup?

Many people believe that a prenuptial agreement is the only way to ensure a simple divorce if wedded bliss turns to dissatisfaction, but such an unromantic legal machination is not always necessary. A prenuptial agreement might be necessary…
Jan 23
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from January 4th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., discusses recent case law regarding homeowners’ right to sue lenders under HAMP or HAFA (2:40), how to…
Jan 20
Court Holds Homeowner Can Sue Lender Under HAMP

Court Holds Homeowner Can Sue Lender Under HAMP

A case coming out of Superior Court in Massachusetts gives hopes to homeowners who have attempted loan modifications under HAMP (the Federal Homes Affordable Modification Program) and been delayed and given the run around by their…

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Blawg IT

Covers patent, copyright, trademark and Internet related legal issues. By Patent Attorney Brett Trout.

http://blawgit.com

Jun 10
The Right of Publicity

The Right of Publicity

Hey, That’s Me! You spend months working on your cosplay outfit, and it turns out perfect. You are the hit of the con, with everyone taking your picture. Then, all of a sudden, you see you and your outfit on all kinds of merchandise,…
Feb 1
What is the Difference Between ™, ®, and ©?

What is the Difference Between ™, ®, and ©?

You see these symbols every day, but what do they mean? Here is a handy guide to help you understand the difference between ™, ®, and ©. ™ ™ stand for “trademark.” When you see a ™ next to a word,…
Jan 22
Frequently Asked Questions About Patent

Frequently Asked Questions About Patent

What is a patent? A patent is a legal document. It defines the scope of your invention. A patent allows you to prevent others from making, using or selling your invention without paying you. You can see what a patent looks like here. Is…

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Blawg von David Vasella

Covers Swiss legal news. In German.

http://www.swissblawg.ch/

Jun 18
2C_1151/2012: Abfindung für Löschung einer Dienstbarkeit (Bauverbot) nicht steuerbar (amtl. Publ.)

2C_1151/2012: Abfindung für Löschung einer Dienstbarkeit (Bauverbot) nicht steuerbar (amtl. Publ.)

Die Beschwerdeführerin ist Eigenümerin von Grundstücken, zu deren Gunsten auf benachbarten Parzellen ein im Grundbuch eingetragenes Bauverbot lastete. Die Beschwerdeführerin willigte in die Löschung dieser Bauverbote…
Jun 18
6B_337/2012: Geänderte Rechtsprechung zur HIV-Infektion (amtl. Publ.)

6B_337/2012: Geänderte Rechtsprechung zur HIV-Infektion (amtl. Publ.)

Das Bundesgericht hat im Urteil 6B_337/2012 vom 19. März 2013 (amtl. Publ.) ausdrücklich seine Rechtsprechung zur Strafbarkeit einer HIV-Infektion geändert. Bisher qualifizierte das oberste Gericht die HIV-Infektion konstant…
Jun 17
6B_315/2012: Verwahrung; Kriterium der schweren Beeinträchtigung (amtl. Publ.)

6B_315/2012: Verwahrung; Kriterium der schweren Beeinträchtigung (amtl. Publ.)

Die Verwahrung setzt als Anlasstat eine in Art. 64 Abs. 1 StGB umschriebene Tat (sog. Katalogtat) oder eine andere mit einer Höchststrafe von fünf oder mehr Jahren bedrohte Tat (Auffangtatbestand oder Generalklausel) voraus.…

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BlawgConomics

Explores the intersection of law and economics. By Joshua Sturtevant.

http://blawgconomics.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Super Bugs, Super Drugs Redux

Super Bugs, Super Drugs Redux

A scary story about drug-resistent gonhorrea made the rounds recently. Meanwhile, The Guardian recently reported that "Antibiotic-resistant bacteria with the potential to cause untreatable infections pose "a catastrophic threat" to…
Jun 17
Buchanan on Fact Checking

Buchanan on Fact Checking

I have railed against fact checkers on several occasions on this page (typically during election season when most fodder for such railing presents itself) but I have never (as far as I am aware) had the displeasure of being the 'facts'…
Jun 14
Stay Out of Grandma's Candy Drawer Kids (The Law of Unintended Consequences Edition)

Stay Out of Grandma's Candy Drawer Kids (The Law of Unintended Consequences Edition)

While popular in some quarters, it appears that Colorado's loose pot laws have led to some unintended consequences, namely, the ingestion of THC-laced candies by unsuspecting children. Freakonomics has a brief note on the problem -…

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Blawgletter

Offers business trial law with a sense of humor. By Barry Barnett.

http://blawgletter.typepad.com/bbarnett/

Jun 16
You Can't Patent Genes Unless You Change Them, Supreme Court Hold

You Can't Patent Genes Unless You Change Them, Supreme Court Hold

Last week, a 9-0 Supreme Court ruled that human genes do not count as patent-eligible subject matter but that fake genes with some DNA missing may. Ass'n for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., No. 12-398, slip op. 12 (U.S....
Jun 10
High Court Confirms Class, Nine to Zip; the Dangers of Stipulating

High Court Confirms Class, Nine to Zip; the Dangers of Stipulating

Justice Elena Kagan capped her 9-0 outing in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., No. 11-796 (U.S. May 12, 2013) (post here), with another unanimous ruling in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, No. 12-135 (U.S. June 10, 2013). She sure can...
May 31
Constitution State Union Workers Win First Amendment Case

Constitution State Union Workers Win First Amendment Case

Public unions claimed that the Governor of Connecticut ran roughshod over their members first amendment right to join a union. They alleged that the Constitution State's chief executive used budget cuts and state-wide layoffs in 2003 as cover…

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Covers the legal aspects of blogging. Topics include blog-related intellectual property law, Internet regulation, defamation, and censorship, as well as how blogs are used as evidence and authority in the courts. By Professor Eric E. Johnson.

http://bloglawblog.com/blog/

Jun 6
Blog Law Blog Has Never Cooperated with NSA’s Special Source Operation

Blog Law Blog Has Never Cooperated with NSA’s Special Source Operation

Tweet Well, it’s been a busy day for cybernews. The Washington Post has broken a huge story that the U.S. government, specifically the NSA and the FBI, are accessing e-mails, photos, videos, and other personal data via its…
Jun 4
UK Court Rules 7-Word Tweet Libeled Lord

UK Court Rules 7-Word Tweet Libeled Lord

TweetLord Robert Alistair McAlpine was libeled by a tweet from Sally Bercow, the wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons, according to a May 24, 2013 decision of UK’s High Court of Justice. With a question of damages still pending,…
May 21
Moore Tornado

Moore Tornado

TweetThe terrible tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma was just a few miles north of where I live in Norman. It was visible from the hill where I live – although only indirectly. The funnel could not be seen through the rain, but the power…

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Blog on South Carolina Family Law

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

http://www.gregoryforman.com

May 22
Supreme Court issues order regarding procedure for approval of settlements after appeal

Supreme Court issues order regarding procedure for approval of settlements after appeal

Cases can settle at any time. While most cases settle before trial, nothing prevents litigants from negotiating after a case is appealed. I’ve had a couple of cases settle after an appeal is filed. So long as the…
May 22
South Carolina Supreme Court looks to state constitution’s right to privacy in finding due process requires judicial review of lifetime electronic monitoring of sex offender

South Carolina Supreme Court looks to state constitution’s right to privacy in finding due process requires judicial review of lifetime electronic monitoring of sex offender

South Carolina is one of the few states with an explicit right to privacy within the state constitution. S.C. Const. art. I, §10. One of my early legal interests and my first published piece on the law regarded our state’s…
May 10
Supreme Court finds harmless error in denial of counsel for termination of parental right

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

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

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BLS Library Blog

Provides news and views on matters of interest to the Brooklyn Law School community.

http://blslibraryblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
CALI Conference 2013

CALI Conference 2013

This past weekend, the 23rd Annual CALI Conference for Law School Computing was held at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. The conference featured several sessions on the flipped classroom: Flipping the Classroom in Legal Skills…
Jun 17
Copyright and the Public Domain on Trial

Copyright and the Public Domain on Trial

A recent article in the New York Law Journal reports on a class action complaint, Good Morning To You Productions Corp. v. Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., filed in the Southern District of New York where ownership of the well-known song…
Jun 8
112th BLS Commencement at Lincoln Center

112th BLS Commencement at Lincoln Center

Brooklyn Law School held its 112th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 7 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. With more than 450 law students receiving either a Juris Doctor or a LL.M degree, the Class of 2013 was one of school’s…

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BoardBuzz

Covers No Child Left Behind, privitization, religion, school law, special education and more. By the National School Boards Association.

http://boardbuzz.nsba.org

Nov 15
School boards warn of effects of “fiscal cliff”

School boards warn of effects of “fiscal cliff”

If the so-called fiscal cliff occurs, school districts across the country will see larger classes, fewer teachers and program specialists, a decline in professional development, and potentially devastating cuts to programs that help…
Nov 15
Technology survey seeks information from school board

Technology survey seeks information from school board

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Center for Digital Education are launching the nation’s eighth annual Digital School Districts Survey, which shows exemplary ways that school boards and districts use technology to…
Nov 7
School boards can help NSBA lobby to avoid fiscal cliff

School boards can help NSBA lobby to avoid fiscal cliff

Political pundits are already warning President Barack Obama and members of Congress not to spend too much time basking in their Nov. 6 victories. Beginning next week, Congress and the White House will start the tough negotiations to deal…

Rank this Week: 302

Boston Accident Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents, commercial litigation and insurance bad faith. By Keith L. Miller.

http://www.bostonaccidentinjurylawyer.com/

Jun 5
Southborough, Massachusetts Bicyclist Injured in Car Accident

Southborough, Massachusetts Bicyclist Injured in Car Accident

June 5, 2013 - John Kutch, 52, of Southborough, Massachusetts, sustained serious personal injuries when his bicycle was struck by a car at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. An unidentified 25 year old Southborough man was operating the…
May 22
Pepperell, Massachusetts Head On Collision Injures Two

Pepperell, Massachusetts Head On Collision Injures Two

May 22, 2013 - Steven Feeney, 18, of Townsend, Massachusetts, and Adam Witkins, 30, of North Attleboro, sustained serious personal injuries in a two car crash. Both men were operating separate vehicles on Townsend Street in Pepperell and…
May 13
Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured

May 13, 2013 - Evan Bard, 20, of Agawam, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained in a single car accident, which occurred in Canton at approximately midnight on Saturday. She was a passenger in a...

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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/

Jun 14
Hotter Months Increasing Risks for Child Heatstroke Injurie

Hotter Months Increasing Risks for Child Heatstroke Injurie

It's getting warm out there and it's time to listen up! We're seeing temperatures in the 80s and that's warm enough to pose some serious risks for heatstroke for children who are left in a vehicle. According to NBC News, there have already…
Jun 10
ABS Brakes Help Prevent New England Motorcycle Accident

ABS Brakes Help Prevent New England Motorcycle Accident

Officials with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are pushing to get antilock braking systems (ABS) on all motorcycles. According to the latest research, these kinds of brakes are more effective in preventing motorcycle…
Jun 6
Weather-Related Accidents a Summer Risk in Massachusett

Weather-Related Accidents a Summer Risk in Massachusett

While winter storms can be a hazard, many drivers do not consider the very real danger of summer storms. A drizzle can make the roads slick and a thunderstorm, tornado, or downpour can severe reduce visibility and create dangerous conditions…

Rank this Week: 992

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. Published by Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
ADMITTED KILLER TESTIFIES IN BOSTON’S FEDERAL MURDER AND RACKETEERING TRIAL

ADMITTED KILLER TESTIFIES IN BOSTON’S FEDERAL MURDER AND RACKETEERING TRIAL

…And so the battles begin. The judicial chess game. The “trial of the century”. This Boston criminal lawyer has been there many times. I know how it feels. It does not get any more intense than in a case like…
Jun 10
BOSTON'S FEDERAL MULTIPLE MURDER CASE MAY BE DELAYED AS THE BULGER TEAM OBJECTS TO LAST-MINUTE WITNESS EVIDENCE

BOSTON'S FEDERAL MULTIPLE MURDER CASE MAY BE DELAYED AS THE BULGER TEAM OBJECTS TO LAST-MINUTE WITNESS EVIDENCE

Do not kid yourself. The case may be high profile, but these issues are hardly new. The only thing that might be regarded as novel is the variance from the normal rules by which the system treats the multiple murder case of United States vs…
Jun 7
HIT AND RUN ON ROUTE 107 IN SAUGUS, CRIMINAL CHARGES PENDING INVESTGATION

HIT AND RUN ON ROUTE 107 IN SAUGUS, CRIMINAL CHARGES PENDING INVESTGATION

If you were on route 107 like this Boston criminal lawyer this morning, and found traffic flow making you wish you were actually riding in on a turtle, the problem may have been a tragedy. Shortly before 5:00am this morning, a reported hit…

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