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Boston ERISA & Insurance…

Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers ERISA, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith. By Stephen Rosenberg.

http://www.bostonerisalaw.com/
Rank this Week: 364

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog discusses topics such as boating, car, motorcyle, and pedestrian accidents. By Boston, MA personal injury lawyers Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    AAA Says Hands-Free Calling & Texting Devices Don’t Prevent Boston Distracted Driving Accident

    AAA Says Hands-Free Calling & Texting Devices Don’t Prevent Boston Distracted Driving Accident
    According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, sending and reading text messages with a hands-free devices or talking on a cell phone without using your hands while driving are no less distracting than doing these activities manually.…
  • Jun 12

    Man Involved In Quincy, Massachusetts Construction Accident Suffers Electrical Burn

    Man Involved In Quincy, Massachusetts Construction Accident Suffers Electrical Burn
    A man who sustained electrical shock injuries in a Quincy construction accident was rushed to the hospital. A Boston Medical Center spokesperson said that Antonio Deponte sustained electrical burns on his forearms after making contact with a…
  • Jun 10

    Child Brought to Hospital after Ceiling Collapse in Lynn, MA

    Child Brought to Hospital after Ceiling Collapse in Lynn, MA
    A 12-year old child was hospitalized on Saturday night after a 6-by-6 foot piece of plaster from a section of a city apartment’s ceiling collapsed. Authorities believe that the heavy rainfall from both Friday and Saturday is to…
Rank this Week: 607

Brain and Spine Injury Law Blog

Brain and Spine Injury Law Blog

Focuses on brain and spine injury awareness, education, news and information. By Timothy Titolo.

http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/
  • Jun 18

    Using EEG in Head Injury Patient

    Using EEG in Head Injury Patient
    Definition of EEG EEG or electroencephalogram, is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a "painless procedure that uses small, flat metal discs (electrodes) attached to your scalp to detect electrical activity in your brain."  In cases of…
  • Jun 11

    How The Brain Keeps Track Of Similar But Distinct Memorie

    How The Brain Keeps Track Of Similar But Distinct Memorie
     How does the brain keep track of similar but distinct memories?  Scientists at the SALK Institute FOR Biological Studies think they have made inroads on answering the question. Have you ever misplaced your keys and racked your…
  • Jun 4

    Brain Can Rewire Itself

    Brain Can Rewire Itself
    A Damaged Brain Can Rewire Itself It has generally been thought that once a brain is damaged, the damage is permanent.  But a new study shows that the brain can actually rewire itself.  This is different from what we previously knew…
Rank this Week: 644

Brain Injury Lawyer

Brain Injury Lawyer

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

http://www.braininjurylawblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. Targets Protein Biomarkers to Detect Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury

    Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. Targets Protein Biomarkers to Detect Mild to Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
    I found this news release of interest. Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. today announced initiation of a multi-center, clinical feasibility study designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Company’s proprietary protein biomarkers, in…
  • May 31

    TBI and Return to Work

    TBI and Return to Work
    It is well recognized that people with cognitive disabilities (including traumatic brain injury) have a shorter work life expectancy and earn less when compared to the normal cohorts.  A new study in Brain Injury, May 2013;…
  • May 30

    NeuroQant Volumetric In Single Patient With Mild TBI

    NeuroQant Volumetric In Single Patient With Mild TBI
    In the May 23, 2013 issue of Brain Injury, David E. Ross, et al. submitted a Letter to the Editor entitled “Brain MRI volumetry in a single patient with mild traumatic brain injury.”  The report described the case of a 42…
Rank this Week: 826

Brain Injury News and Information…

Brain Injury News and Information Blog

Covers brain injury, head injury, concussion, coma, traumatic epilepsy and other brain trauma.

http://braininjury.blogs.com/braininjury/
  • Jun 1

    Brain Injury Association of America-Legislative Update

    Brain Injury Association of America-Legislative Update
    The following legislative update has been provided by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Bipartisan Legislation on Rehabilitation Research Introduced in the U.S. Senate Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD)…
  • May 31

    Active ingredient in marijuana found to offer protection to brain cells following a traumatic brain injury

    Active ingredient in marijuana found to offer protection to brain cells following a traumatic brain injury
    New research reports that the active ingredient in marijuana , THC, offers neuro-protection and may protect the brain from long term damage following a brain injury. Professor Yosef Sarne of Tel Aviv University’s Adelson Center for the…
  • May 29

    New York State Brain Injury Association Annual Conference

    New York State Brain Injury Association Annual Conference
    The Brain Injury Association of New York State will be hosting their 31st annual conference on Thursday and Friday, June 6th & 7th, at the Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road in Albany, NY. The first day of the conference features 15 workshops…
Rank this Week: 382

Brains On Purpose

Brains On Purpose

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

http://westallen.typepad.com/brains_on_purpose/
Rank this Week: 816

Brian Cuban's Blog

Brian Cuban's Blog

Provides a humerous take on the legal profession.

http://www.briancuban.com
Rank this Week: 521

Brian Leiter's Law School Reports

Brian Leiter's Law School Reports

News about law professors and law schools. By University of Texas School of Law Professor Brian R. Leiter.

http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leiter/
  • Jun 14

    Light blogging for a bit...

    Light blogging for a bit...
    ...I'll be at a conference next week, so probably won't have much new until the week of June 24. Dan Filler may have some items...
  • Jun 13

    The MOOCs are coming...

    The MOOCs are coming...
    ...and it doesn't bode well for law schools. Bar review courses have long been done via what were essentially "MOOCs," it would not be surprising...
  • Jun 11

    Lateral hires with tenure, 2012-13

    Lateral hires with tenure, 2012-13
    MOVING TO FRONT--ORIGIINALLY POSTED AUGUST 27, 2012--UPDATED These faculty haved accepted appointments with tenure that will begin in 2013: Howard Abrams (tax) from Emory University...
Rank this Week: 172

Broadcast Law Blog

Broadcast Law Blog

Covers radio, advertising, the FCC, indecency and intellectual property. By Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.

http://www.broadcastlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 371

Build A Solo Practice, LLC

Build A Solo Practice, LLC

Covers solo practice, marketing and work/life balance. By Susan Cartier Liebel.

http://susancartierliebel.typepad.com/build_a_solo_practice/
  • Nov 29

    You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

    You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?
    The very first business I ever owned was a babysitting service. Yeah, I know, everyone is a babysitter when they are 16. But I figured out that I could charge more for my services if I went a little further than the other sitters. So I cooked…
  • Nov 27

    Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3

    Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3
    (You can read Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. Remember, all events are real though the names are made up!) Landlord-Tenant Evolves Into Real Estate/General Practice
  • Nov 26

    Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez

    Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez
    Everyone dies.  Often unexpectedly. But there is power in dead hands.  We are the country with the greatest control of our assets after death.  However, most never consider, let alone manage, their digital legacy.  How do we handle,…
Rank this Week: 466

Business Blog

Business Blog

Covers business law, labor & employment, real estate and securities and finance topics. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.businesslawnews.com/
  • Jun 18

    NY and NJ Employment Law: Use of Temporary Workers Has Legal Risk

    NY and NJ Employment Law: Use of Temporary Workers Has Legal Risk
    U.S. companies are found to increasingly rely upon “temporary” workers to fill out their workforces. In fact, there are 2.86 million temporary and “contract” workers likely hard at work right now in companies across…
  • Jun 17

    DOL Provides Updated Guidance on Notice of Exchange Required by PPACA

    DOL Provides Updated Guidance on Notice of Exchange Required by PPACA
    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) imposes a number of new obligations on New York and New Jersey employers. One of the most significant notification requirements involves the health insurance marketplaces that will be…
  • Jun 14

    Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against Pregnant Dependent

    Affordable Care Act Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against Pregnant Dependent
    The Affordable Care Act continues to cause confusion for employers. The latest concern is whether a healthcare plan that fails to provide maternity coverage for an employee’s dependent daughter runs afoul of the law. Under the Pregnancy…
Rank this Week: 850

Business Law Prof Blog

Business Law Prof Blog

Covers all aspects of business law. By Eric C. Chaffee, J. Scott Colesanti, Joshua P. Fershee, and Stefan J. Padfield

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/business_law/
  • Jan 14

    About Business Law Prof Blog

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

    About Business Law Prof Blog

    About Business Law Prof Blog
    If you are interested in serving as an editor of Business Law Prof Blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network, please contact Paul Caron and Joe Hodnicki by email.
  • Jan 8

    Farewell!

    Farewell!
    Starting tomorrow, Steve Bradford, Eric Chaffee, Josh Fershee, Anne Tucker, and I will no longer be blogging here at the BLPB. It's been a great ride, and I think I speak for all of us when I say "Thank you!"...
Rank this Week: 80

But I Do Have a Law Degree

But I Do Have a Law Degree

A lawyer turned stay at home mom chronicles life after law firms.

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/
  • Jun 17

    A Solo Date

    A Solo Date
    I've never been one to be self conscious about doing things alone.  I have no problem dining alone, and in fact, I actually relish the rare opportunity I get to sit at a bar with a book, an appetizer and a glass of wine.  I also…
  • Jun 13

    Up and Away

    Up and Away
    Last month I announced my partnership with OTC Safety.  As part of that partnership, every few weeks I'll be posting on how to use over the counter medicines safely, particularly with little ones running around.  And it's all…
  • Jun 11

    On the Side of the Road

    On the Side of the Road
    A few years back Above the Law ran a story about a mom partner at Kaye Scholer who left her kids at the side of the road.  Apparently, they were bickering and the mom had had enough - she dropped them off in downtown White…
Rank this Week: 873

BYU CSO (Career Services Office)…

BYU CSO (Career Services Office) Blog

BYU's Career Services Office (CSO) offers tips on how to survive and thrive in the legal world.

http://byulawcso.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer

    2Ls: The Time is Now -- Start Preparing Clerkship Applications this Summer
    by Sybil DunlopIf you just finished your 2L year, this summer is the time to start getting your clerkship applications together. While it’s true that it is difficult to land a federal clerkship, your actions now can give you a leg…
  • Jun 17

    Summer Resource

    Summer Resource
    For those of you who will be working away from home this summer, here are a few resources to help you:LawFriendshttp://www.law2.byu.edu/lawfriendsLog in and create or update your profile including where you will be this summerYou can check…
  • Jun 13

    Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking

    Did You Know . . .?? NALP Resources on Social Networking
    NALP (The Association for Legal Career Professionals) has created some great guides on social networking and other electronic communications:LinkedIn: Facebook for LawyersFacebook for Law Students: Making Friends (But Protecting Your…
Rank this Week: 289

CAAFlog

CAAFlog

Covers military justice appellate practice.

http://caaflog.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 27

    You can’t prosecute a machine

    You can’t prosecute a machine
    o it’s not a military justice story… yet. Over at Opinio Juris they’re talking about the brand new DoD Directive 3000.09 dated November 21, 2012: Autonomy in Weapon Systems. 4. POLICY. It is DoD policy that:
  • Nov 27

    CAAF issues order to AFCCA in Carter

    CAAF issues order to AFCCA in Carter
    CAAF today issued this order to AFCCA arising from the second petition for extraordinary relief in Carter v.
  • Nov 27

    Top Ten Military Justice Stories Time Again

    Top Ten Military Justice Stories Time Again
    Going to try something novel this year.  I am taking noinations for the Top Ten Military Justice Stories of 2012.  Leave comments on this post or on our Facebook page, here, with your nominations.  Much like all those reality shows, the…
Rank this Week: 127

Cal Biz Lit

Cal Biz Lit

Covers California litigation issues, including product liability, busines litigation, Proposition 65, Unfair Competition Law, and employment litigation. By Bruce Nye.

http://www.calbizlit.com/cal_biz_lit/
  • May 8

    Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?

    Governor Brown's Proposition 65 Proposals: Real Reform, or Reform Lite?
    Amidst much fanfare, California Governor Jerry Brown announced yesterday his support for a variety of changes to California's Proposition 65, which is well-known to readers of Cal Biz Lit and officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and…
  • Sep 18

    Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013

    Major California Rule Change For Depositions Takes Place In 2013
    It's been quite a long time since the California legislature turned its attention to civil discovery.  But man, they sure did this time.  Yesterday, the Governor signed AB1875,
  • May 29

    The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .

    The Rich Are Different Than You and Me . . . .
    The rich are different than you and me.  They have more money.            -- Famous phony quote of conversation between F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest                  Hemingway.
Rank this Week: 591

California Appellate Report

California Appellate Report

Thoughts on recent Ninth Circuit and California appellate cases, by University of San Diego School of Law Professor Shaun Martin.

http://calapp.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Lopez-Valenzuela v. County of Maricopa (9th Cir. - June 18, 2013)

    Lopez-Valenzuela v. County of Maricopa (9th Cir. - June 18, 2013)
    Arizona is probably after that, after losing in the Supreme Court yesterday, it won in the Ninth Circuit today.But its celebration should be tempered.  Because my sense is that this one's going en banc.
  • Jun 18

    U.S. v. Vasquez (9th Cir. - June 18, 2013)

    U.S. v. Vasquez (9th Cir. - June 18, 2013)
    Let me say at the outset that I have little to no knowledge of the practical details of criminal law.  I read the various cases, I know the underlying substantive offenses, and I generally know everything one would expect from an…
  • Jun 17

    So. Cal. Edison v. Victorville (Cal. Ct. App. - May 17, 2013)

    So. Cal. Edison v. Victorville (Cal. Ct. App. - May 17, 2013)
    You might think it would -- or at least should -- be relatively easy to figure would whether you can sue a utility for putting a light pole too close to the street, resulting in injury.If so, you'd be wrong.  At least as regards the…
Rank this Week: 170

California Attorneys Representing…

California Attorneys Representing Licensed, Regulated And Other Professionals

Addresses issues faced by license professionals and regulated businesses in civil, business, administrative and criminal matters with an emphasis on health care. By Green & Associates.

http://greenandassociates.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 597

California Bankruptcy Attorney…

California Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure and loan modification. By Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 513

California Bankruptcy Lawyer

California Bankruptcy Lawyer

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

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

    What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

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

    How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

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

    What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

    What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?
    The process of home foreclosure in Sacramento and eviction pre-foreclosure and the formal legal foreclosure process. Completion of all of these steps, which will probably take a few months or so, will lead to the eviction of the previous…
Rank this Week: 806

California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Blog

Covers a wide range of business litigation issues in the Southern California area. By Sylvester, Oppenheim, & Linde.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigation.com/
  • Jun 14

    Secretary Alleges Firing Over Facebook Post

    Secretary Alleges Firing Over Facebook Post
    A woman who worked for the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department in Wheeling, West Virginia is in the process of suing her former employer. In the suit, Sonya Olako, who worked as a secretary, alleges that she was fired from her position…
  • Jun 7

    We are Always Looking for One or Two More Good Clients . . . Even When Business is Great

    We are Always Looking for One or Two More Good Clients . . . Even When Business is Great
    One of the questions I hear frequently is about whether we are accepting new clients. While the short answer is “Yes”, here is some additional information which many people find interesting. Our law firm, Sylvester Oppenheim…
  • May 31

    An Employee's "Fire Me" Facebook Taunt Results in Dismissal: NLRB Says "OK"

    An Employee's "Fire Me" Facebook Taunt Results in Dismissal: NLRB Says "OK"
    Workplace complaints are nothing new. However, the method of venting these complaints has been revolutionized by the Internet. Where an employee might once have vented off some work related steam at the local bar with a few coworkers, today…
Rank this Week: 821

California Corporate & Securities…

California Corporate & Securities Law

Covers California securities law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and securities litigation. By Keith Paul Bishop.

http://www.calcorporatelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Does An SEC Attorney Commit An Ethical Violation By Encouraging Whistleblowing Lawyers?

    Does An SEC Attorney Commit An Ethical Violation By Encouraging Whistleblowing Lawyers?
    The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation included a comprehensive post by Lawrence A. West which tackles the question of whether attorneys can be award seeking whistleblowers.  I want…
  • Jun 17

    FTB Fights Underground Regulation Determination – Why Won’t It Simply Do What’s Right?

    FTB Fights Underground Regulation Determination – Why Won’t It Simply Do What’s Right?
    Just last week, the California Taxpayers Association reported: For at least several months, the Franchise Tax Board has been sending filing enforcement notices to nonresidents of California, including many foreign nonregistered…
  • Jun 14

    If You Pay More, Do You Actually Get More?

    If You Pay More, Do You Actually Get More?
    The typical private fund is organized as a limited partnership or limited liability company that is managed by a general partner or manager.  The fund manager is usually compensated in three ways – an annual management fee (often…
Rank this Week: 593

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

The California Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as DUI Defense, Judicial Misconduct, Police Misconduct, Search & Seizure, and Probation cases. Written by San Diego, California Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mary Frances Prevost.

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

    CALIFORNIA DUI DEFENSE: NTSB Says States Should Lower Blood Alcohol Level from .08 to .05.

    CALIFORNIA DUI DEFENSE: NTSB Says States Should Lower Blood Alcohol Level from .08 to .05.
    The "per se" legal limit to drive in California is below .08 blood alcohol level. CNN reports that the National Safety Transportation Board is suggesting that states lower the legal limit to .05. Well, that means more business for California…
  • Mar 29

    Little-Known Surveillance Tool Called Stingray Raises Concerns by Judges, Privacy Activist

    Little-Known Surveillance Tool Called Stingray Raises Concerns by Judges, Privacy Activist
    From The Washington Post. Click HERE for original story. By Ellen Nakashima, Published: March 27 Federal investigators in Northern California routinely used a sophisticated surveillance system to scoop up data from cellphones and other…
  • Mar 29

    San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog: Brady Discovery Applies Prior to Prelim

    San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog: Brady Discovery Applies Prior to Prelim
    In this case, the prosecutor failed to give photographs to the public defender to the preliminary examination. The public defender contended, after he found out about the withholding of evidence, that the pictures were exculpatory and that…
Rank this Week: 550

California Divorce and Family Law

California Divorce and Family Law

Covers celebrity marriages, child custody, child support, divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, remarriage and taxes. By Jeffrey Lalloway.

http://oc-divorce.typepad.com/california_divorce_and_fa/
  • Aug 7

    The Best Thing to do After Divorce or Breakup: Yoga

    The Best Thing to do After Divorce or Breakup: Yoga
    Divorce, even at its most amicable, can cause an enormous amount of stress, anger, worry, confusion, and resentment. People often struggle to find ways to overcome the negative feelings that face them. However, in a recent study conducted by…
  • Aug 7

    'Gray Divorces' rising

    'Gray Divorces' rising
    More Baby Boomers couples in Fairfax County are calling it quits. A recent study by an area law firm shows residents older than 55 are divorcing at increasingly high rates. Calling the county "the divorce capital of Virginia," the Arlington…
  • Aug 6

    Stevie Wonder files for divorce

    Stevie Wonder files for divorce
    Stevie Wonder, 62, is ending his 11-year marriage to fashion designer Kai Millard Morris. According to a report at www.tmz.com, the Saginaw-born Wonder filed for divorce Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court using his legal name: Stevland…
Rank this Week: 418

California Elder Law Attorney Blog

California Elder Law Attorney Blog

Covers financial elder abuse, elder neglect, and nursing home abuse issues and topics. Published By Steven Peck’s Premier Legal.

http://www.californiaelderlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 536

California Employment Lawyers Blog

California Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' rights and employment law case news and updates. Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    California Age Discrimination Lawsuits Pose Many Challenge

    California Age Discrimination Lawsuits Pose Many Challenge
    The president of Rutgers University was fervently working to tamp down public ire over alleged coaching abuses when he hired an administrator to serve as his chief of staff. But as it turned out, that administrator was in the midst of his…
  • Jun 10

    Refusal to Hire a Felon May be Grounds for Lawsuit

    Refusal to Hire a Felon May be Grounds for Lawsuit
    It's long been known that a criminal record could hinder one's chances of landing gainful employment. But if a person is denied employment on the basis of a prior felony, is that grounds for a lawsuit? Historically, our Los Angeles…
  • Jun 2

    Overtime Pay for California Home Health Aides Weighed in Washington

    Overtime Pay for California Home Health Aides Weighed in Washington
    As the baby boom generation sails toward retirement and further into old age, the home health care industry is poised to see a boom. But exactly what that will look like, our Los Angeles labor attorneys know, is a matter of speculation, as…
Rank this Week: 667

California Family Law Blog

California Family Law Blog

Covers adoption, child support, divorce and other family law issues with a focus on California law. Published by Scott J. Sagaria.

http://www.californiafamilylawblog.com/
  • Jul 28

    Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.

    Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.
    Fremont Family Law Attorney advises California residents to keep an eye on the Elkins Family Law Task Force.
  • Jul 1

    What is a Common Law Marriage?

    What is a Common Law Marriage?
    A San Jose Family Law Attorney defines common law mariage A common law marriage os one that is created via cohabitation for a certain period of time (as oppsed to a marriage created by a ceremony). The period of time for a common law marriage…
  • Aug 5

    What is Putitive Marriage?

    What is Putitive Marriage?
    A San Jose Family Law Attorney blogs on the definition of a putitive marriage A putative marriage is a egally invalid marriage, although entered into with good faith by one or both parites. Reasons that a putitive marriage is not legally…
Rank this Week: 779

California Injury Attorneys Blog

California Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers personal injury lawsuits, settlements and news. By Estey & Bomberger.

http://esteybomberger.com/blog
  • Apr 19

    San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation

    San Francisco cable cars among most accident-prone means of transportation
    According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, San Francisco’s cable cars are among the most accident-prone means of mass transportation  in the country─averaging one accident every month, per vehicle mile traveled…
  • Apr 5

    E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled

    E. Coli Outbreak Causes 200,000 pounds of Chicken Quesadillas to be Recalled
    Nearly 200,000 pounds of frozen chicken quesadillas and other meals are being recalled by Rich Products after an outbreak of E.coli The company is recalling all food products made at its Waycross, GA food plant, according to a company press…
  • Mar 4

    Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash

    Motorcyclist Tragically Killed Sunday in Tecate Crash
    TECATE – A 31-year-old San Diego woman tragically died Sunday  after a collision on the 94 Freeway,  CBS 8 News reported. The woman was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the 94 when she was cut off by a Ford F-150 truck making…
Rank this Week: 453

California Injury Blog

California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar & Chase.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    Stockton Woman Mauled by Pit Bull

    Stockton Woman Mauled by Pit Bull
    Samantha Williams, 25, was severely injured in a dog attack in Stockton after she was mauled by two pit bulls. According to a news report in The Record, the dog bite incident occurred in a home in the 1400 block of East Walnut Street.…
  • Jun 13

    Teenager Suffers Brain Injury after Nearly Drowning in Swimming Pool

    Teenager Suffers Brain Injury after Nearly Drowning in Swimming Pool
    Anandre Thomas, 17, is on life support and may have suffered catastrophic brain injuries after a near-drowning accident at a public swimming pool, CBS Los Angeles report. Officials say the swimming pool accident occurred the afternoon of June…
  • Jun 6

    Swimming Pool Accidents in Riverside County

    Swimming Pool Accidents in Riverside County
    Two separate swimming pool accidents in Riverside County have left one toddler dead and another critically injured. Zachary Gordon Nahsohn, 2, of Murrieta, died June 4, just a few days after he was found floating in a backyard hot tub in…
Rank this Week: 147

California Injury Lawyer Blog

California Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury news involving truck, ATV and highway accidents. By Estey & Bomberger, LLP.

http://www.california-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
  • Oct 16

    Feds Seize Lead-Contaminated Children's Halloween Costume

    Feds Seize Lead-Contaminated Children's Halloween Costume
    SEATTLE - The Seattle Times and CNN reported more than 1,300 Halloween pirate costumes manufactured in China were recently seized because high lead levels were detected in the buttons. The costumes, which were headed for a Seattle-area…
  • Sep 20

    Increased Risk of Falling when Wearing Skechers Shape-ups Toning Shoe

    Increased Risk of Falling when Wearing Skechers Shape-ups Toning Shoe
    Skechers claims Shape-ups curved sole will get you in shape without ever having to step foot in a gym. But several independent studies have found no evidence to substantiate Skecher's claims. What cannot be disputed, however, is that the…
  • Sep 6

    Consumer Reports Issues Safety Alert for the Dream on Me Bistro High Chair

    Consumer Reports Issues Safety Alert for the Dream on Me Bistro High Chair
    On September 6, 2012 Consumer Reports issued a safety alert for the Dream on Me Bistro High Chair because an unharnessed child could slide down to the floor or slip out of the side of the chair, posing a serious fall-related injury risk. An…
Rank this Week: 728

California Injury Lawyers Blog

California Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers car accidents, personal injury and wrongful death. By Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiainjurylawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 15

    Automakers Making (or NOT Making) Vehicle Recalls!

    Automakers Making (or NOT Making) Vehicle Recalls!
    Officials with Ford have recalled close to 500,000 vehicles because the fuel tanks have posed some serious fire risks amid hundreds of reported leaks. Included in this recall are 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Interceptor Utility…
  • Jun 13

    Distracted-Driving Watch: Hands-Free Devices no Safer in SoCal

    Distracted-Driving Watch: Hands-Free Devices no Safer in SoCal
    A hands-free cell phone device, like a Bluetooth, is no safer than talking on a handheld cell phone, according to new research from the University of Alberta. It's actually just as dangerous. According to the St. Albert Gazette, a pilot…
  • Jun 12

    California Swimming Pool Accident Kills 1, Injures 1

    California Swimming Pool Accident Kills 1, Injures 1
    A young tot has dead and his 2-year-old brother is clinging to life after both of them were pulled from their swimming pool in La Mesa. According to the Los Angeles Times, the mother and her friend were at the home when the accident…
Rank this Week: 537

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

California Insurance Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 16

    The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal

    The Pitfalls of Handling Your Own ERISA Appeal
    The Kantor & Kantor website contains useful information to guide an insured if he or she elects to handle their own ERISA appeal. In some circumstances, this may be appropriate. However, we frequently see problems created by insureds…
  • Jun 7

    The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

    The Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
    New research by Cathrine Austad, MD (Department of Rheumatology Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway) calls attention the impact of sleep disturbances on pain and functional status in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This new research,…
  • Jun 6

    Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim

    Cigna CIted and Fined for Improperly Handling Long Term Disability Claim
    After extensive examination, Cigna (aka LINA) faces major consequences for improper denials of long term disability claims. In a settlement with five state insurance regulators (California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and…
Rank this Week: 778

California Labor & Employment…

California Labor & Employment Law Blog

Covers arbitration agreements, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hiring, termination, employee leave, and wage and hour issues. By Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger.

http://www.callaborlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 441

California Labor and Employment…

California Labor and Employment Defense Blog

Covers labor and employment law issues for employers. By Van Vleck Turner & Zaller.

http://www.vtzlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 857

California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers various nursing home abuse and elder neglect issues such as signs and symptoms of neglect, and California Elder Abuse and Neglect Law. By San Diego, California personal injury attorneys, Walton Barber.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    $23 Million Verdict Stands in California Bed Sore Case

    $23 Million Verdict Stands in California Bed Sore Case
    Earlier this month in Sacramento, a judge upheld a $23 million jury award in a case where an elderly woman died from bedsores, reported UT San Diego. This nursing home abuse occurred at a Northern California assisted living facility owned by…
  • Jun 13

    Banks Play Key Role in Elder Financial Abuse Scheme

    Banks Play Key Role in Elder Financial Abuse Scheme
    A recent article in The New York Times suggested that banks may play a key role when it comes to schemes intended to defraud older Americans. Is elder financial abuse a significant problem, especially when many people in the U.S. are dealing…
  • Jun 5

    Assisted Living Facility Reforms Fail to Pass State Legislature

    Assisted Living Facility Reforms Fail to Pass State Legislature
    Back in 2011, a Miami Herald investigation uncovered evidence of elder abuse and neglect in assisted living facilities across the state of Florida. Since then, politicians have been working to pass legislation to reform assisted living…
Rank this Week: 927

California Punitive Damages

California Punitive Damages

Covers California punitive damages litigation. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

http://calpunitives.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 451

California Stem Cell Report

California Stem Cell Report

Covers public policy and business issues involving he California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

http://californiastemcellreport.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 408

California Tax Attorney Blog

California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/
  • Dec 29

    Gifts Made By Personal Check

    Gifts Made By Personal Check
    A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using checks to make gifts is that until the check…
  • Nov 22

    Tax Humor

    Tax Humor
    A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown "Like…
  • Nov 20

    How Good Is Your Attorney?

    How Good Is Your Attorney?
    Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the…
Rank this Week: 676

CAMLAW : Complementary And…

CAMLAW : Complementary And Alternative Medicine Law Blog

Covers chiropractic, dietary supplements, ethical issues, insurance, malpractice and risk management, spirituality and yoga. By Michael H. Cohen.

http://www.camlawblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    What is the future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine under the Affordable Care Act?

    What is the future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine under the Affordable Care Act?
    The Complementary and Alternative Medicine Law Blog  is pleased to published the following guest article on integrative medicine and healthcare reform:   ** What is the future of Complementary and Alternative Medicine under the…
  • Mar 31

    Mediating HealthCare and Other Disputes: Mediation and Healing

    Mediating HealthCare and Other Disputes: Mediation and Healing
    Mediation uses many techniques from the healing arts, and can be even further enhanced by knowledge of energy healing.Specifically, someone trained in techniques such as perceiving chakras, aligning intention, sending energy, and repairing…
  • Mar 18

    A Friend of All Faiths: A Multidimensional Memoir - new review

    A Friend of All Faiths: A Multidimensional Memoir - new review
    "Your Friend of All Faiths book arrived on Friday in time for me to start reading it over the weekend. Am about at the halfway point. I’m really enjoying your multi-dimensional quest, and your vivid characterizations of self and others.…
Rank this Week: 457

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 609

Canadian Insurance Blog

Canadian Insurance Blog

By Mike Thomas.

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

    Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

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

    Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

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

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

    An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period
    Application to add insurer providing uninsured motorist coverage as defendant allowed after expiration of applicable limitation period. Tomescu v. Sarhan, [2013] O.J. No. 1059, March 11, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, T.A. Bielby…
Rank this Week: 845

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Canadian Privacy Law Blog

Covers developments in privacy law. By David T.S. Fraser.

http://www.privacylawyer.ca/blog/
Rank this Week: 566

Canadian Securities Law Online

Canadian Securities Law Online

Covers Canadian securities law topics, including disclosures, corporate governance, mergers, registration and compliance. By Stikeman Elliott.

http://www.canadiansecuritieslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 445

Canadian Trademark Blog

Canadian Trademark Blog

Commentary on Canadian trademarks & technology law. From Neil Melliship, Larry Munn and Karen Monteith of the Canadian law firm Clark Wilson LLP.

http://www.trademarkblog.ca
  • Jun 10

    Declaring Control in Expungement Proceeding

    Declaring Control in Expungement Proceeding
    In De Grandpré Chait v. Mead Products LLC, the Trademarks Opposition Board (the “Board”) maintained the registration for YEAR-IN-A-BOX (the “Mark”), which is registered for use in association with calendars. At…
  • Jun 4

    Injunction for Trademark Infringement: Québec

    Injunction for Trademark Infringement: Québec
    In Solutions Abilis Inc. v. Groupe Alithis Inc., the Québec Superior Court granted the plaintiff an interlocutory injunction precluding the defendant from using ALITHIS as part of its corporate name or trade name or as a…
  • May 16

    Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement

    Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement
    The most recent case from the Federal Court continues the Court’s tough stance with respect to trademark and copyright infringement in Canada.  In Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Group LLC v. Manoukian, the Court awarded significant…
Rank this Week: 890

Cardozo Art Law Society

Cardozo Art Law Society

Blawg follows the Art Law community in New York and seeks to create a centralized resource for Art and Cultural Heritage Law in the United States.

http://www.itsartlaw.com/
  • Jun 17

    Fact and Fraud: Two Forgery Rings Discovered in France and Germany

    Fact and Fraud: Two Forgery Rings Discovered in France and Germany
    Wassily Kandinsky's Blauer Kreis No. 2. This week two forgery rings were discovered in France and Germany.  Both cases required long investigations and police resources-- an increasing trend worldwide as both art crime and public interest…
  • Jun 17

    Is Body Art Free Speech?

    Is Body Art Free Speech?
    Tattoos, piercings, and other forms of body art have a long history.  There is firsthand physical evidence of tattoos on a 5,200-year-old frozen corpse, and second-hand archeological evidence that the Egyptians wore tattoos as early as circa…
  • Jun 17

    What's in a name 'Borghe$e'?

    What's in a name 'Borghe$e'?
    Coat of arms of the House of Borghese Depending on one's background and taste, 'Borghese' is associated with different things: Italian papal history, art collection in Rome, Napoleon's sister, cosmetics, reality show…
Rank this Week: 692