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Business Law Post

Covers corporate law, securities law, intellectual property, and social entrepreneurship. By Arina Shulga.

http://www.businesslawpost.blogspot.com/

May 12
Who Owns #Hashtags?

Who Owns #Hashtags?

Proliferation of social media continues to stretch the boundaries of the law and its definitions. It prompts us to apply the proven legal concepts to new technological and social phenomena with no clear and well-defined answers.A good…
Apr 23
What is Regulation FD and Does it Prohibit the Use of Social Media?

What is Regulation FD and Does it Prohibit the Use of Social Media?

Regulation Fair Disclosure (known as “Regulation FD”) was enacted in 2000 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to prohibit selective disclosure of material non-public information by the public…
Apr 19
Accredited Crowdfunding Portals Receive No-Action Relief from the SEC

Accredited Crowdfunding Portals Receive No-Action Relief from the SEC

In my previous blog, I described the FAQs released by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) earlier this year addressing the new exemption from broker-dealer registration found in Title II of the JOBS Act…

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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!"...

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Business, Entertainment, Sports &…

Business, Entertainment, Sports & Technology (B.E.S.T.) Law Blog

Covers business, copyright, entertainment, IP and technology law. By ARC Law Group.

http://best.arclg.com/

May 8
ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

Welcome to the month of May. Graduation season is here, and Jeff and I would like to send out big congratulations to law clerks Katherine West, Will Dugoni and Ben Shaw. Enjoy the ceremony, the party and the short break…and then get…
May 6
The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

by Leslie O'Callaghan The following article discusses the various legal issues related to online advertising for lawyers.. I. Introduction Radio and television advertising has often been mocked as sensationalist and dramatic. Although these…
May 1
Podcast: Business Entitie

Podcast: Business Entitie

Podcast: Business Entities This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we get down to business with a discussion on business entities. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), partnerships, sole…

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But I Do Have a Law Degree

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

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/

May 17
Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

When I found out I was pregnant a couple of months ago I made a promise to myself not to turn this blog into a pregnancy rant. I mean, who wants to read that? For leisure? I have stuck to it. Until today. Allow me to…
May 14
A Co-Parent

A Co-Parent

As is typical, my trip to Disney World has been followed by a bad case of post-vacation depression. This tends to happen every time I return from a trip, to varying degrees. I'm used to it, and I'm prepared for it.…
May 12
A Poem for Mother's Day

A Poem for Mother's Day

Love this poem. Happy Mother's Day, everyone. On Children, by Kahlil Gibran Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from…

Rank this Week: 333

ByteLawyer Briefings

Covers current law and technology developments affecting business and society. By Nanyang Business School Professor Harry SK Tan.

http://bytelawyer.blogspot.com/

Aug 24
Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

In what appears to be a straightforward case of licensors of Animeware - ODEX - for illegal downloading of pirated copies by thousands, Odex filed suits against all the local commercial ISPs to obtain the identities of those who downloaded…
Aug 19
How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

Day 1 of State of Play Conference. Interestingly the latest case reported of the synthetic worlds is the case of EROS LLC suing Volkov Catteneo” who broke the sex program’s copy protection and sold unauthorized copies. So naturally…
Aug 19
State of Play Conference BEGINS

State of Play Conference BEGINS

Finally the long awaited conference has begun. Last night at the opening dinner for participants, meeting all the thought leaders, academics and businesses involved in the building and use of synthetic environments is exciting. There was a…

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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/

May 16
Introverts- Tap Into Your Strengths During Job Search

Introverts- Tap Into Your Strengths During Job Search

http://careersherpa.net/introverts-tap-into-your-strengths-during-job-search/by HANNAH MORGAN I am an introvert. I’ve been born with and developed many other personality flaws and strengths and they make me the quirky, unique,…
May 13
BYU Alumni Career Fair Opportunity

BYU Alumni Career Fair Opportunity

BYU Alumni Career Services has partnered with Recruit Salt Lake City, and we would like to inform you about the upcoming event. The Recruit Salt Lake City Career Expo is a great opportunity to meet and network with top companies, if you…
May 13
LinkedIn Groups: 7 Ways to Get Noticed

LinkedIn Groups: 7 Ways to Get Noticed

http://www.professiondirection.net/social-media/7-ways-to-get-noticed-using-linkedin-groups/#.UXAuGrWG3TcWritten by Kristin S. Johnson on March 30, 2013 LinkedIn is an invaluable – actually a crucial…

Rank this Week: 52

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…

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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/

May 17
In Re Martin (San Diego - May 13, 2013)

In Re Martin (San Diego - May 13, 2013)

Regular readers may notice that I have been very light on posts this week. In fact, I must forthrightly confess that I have probably read fewer pages of the Federal and California Appellate reporters this week than any week during…
May 16
Greene v. Bank of America (Cal. Ct. App. - May 16, 2013)

Greene v. Bank of America (Cal. Ct. App. - May 16, 2013)

Not too long ago, I litigated an appeal in which the attorney for the defendant (Jan Chilton) was the same one as in this appeal. l. I found Him to be reasonable, sophisticated and smart.I do not think that these qualities in an…
May 15
Slater v. Clarke (9th Cir. - Nov. 19, 2012)

Slater v. Clarke (9th Cir. - Nov. 19, 2012)

I'm not sure how the Massachusetts officials who (allegedly) decided not to extradite Daniel Tavares could possibly have made that decision rationally. Nor could the survivors of the two people who died as a result.But I'm also not sure…

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California Asbestos Law Blog

Covers asbestos diseases, occupations and products, as well as mesothelioma treatment options. By Vieira Trial Law.

http://asbestos.vieiratriallaw.com/

Jul 4
Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

Q&A: Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

Researchers are studying whether chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can deter tumor recurrence in patients with mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest caused by asbestos exposure. The study builds on the success of a…
Jun 29
Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

Mesothelioma Treatment Options II

Treatment Options for Malignant Mesothelioma Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (Stage I) If the malignant mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment will probably be surgery to remove the part of the chest lining with cancer…
Jun 29
New Mesothelioma Treatment

New Mesothelioma Treatment

Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management National Cancer Institute Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better…

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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/

May 17
Tracy Green Nominated For 2013 "Women Making A Difference Award"

Tracy Green Nominated For 2013 "Women Making A Difference Award"

The Los Angeles Business Journal held its twenty-first annual Women Making a Difference Awards Reception and Luncheon event at the JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 14, 2013. It was an uplifting and…
May 15
Los Angeles Clinic Owner Received Lengthy Sentence In Distribution of Prescription Drugs Case

Los Angeles Clinic Owner Received Lengthy Sentence In Distribution of Prescription Drugs Case

The government's war on prescription drugs -- especially those obtained through prescriptions and pharmacies -- continues. On May 2, 2013, in the Central District of California, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter sentenced Anush…
May 5
Adventist Health and White Memorial Medical Center In Los Angeles Pay $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Physician Referral Payment

Adventist Health and White Memorial Medical Center In Los Angeles Pay $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Involving Physician Referral Payment

On May 3, 2013, a qui tam federal lawsuit filed by Los Angeles physicians Hector Luque and Alejandro Gonzalez was settled with Adventist Health System/West, dba Adventist Health, and its affiliated hospital White Memorial Medical…

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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/

May 17
Fourth Circuit Rules Liens Can Be Stripped in Repeat Bankruptcies Under BAPCPA - Branigan v. Davi

Fourth Circuit Rules Liens Can Be Stripped in Repeat Bankruptcies Under BAPCPA - Branigan v. Davi

Vincent Howard and our Ontario personal bankruptcy attorneys were pleased to see a ruling on the scope of the 2005 changes to the bankruptcy law. In Branigan v. Davis, the issue was whether a portion of mortgages may be "stripped" from…
May 15
Bankruptcy Panel Approves Unsecured Claim by Private Parties Who Hold Mortgage - In re Rader

Bankruptcy Panel Approves Unsecured Claim by Private Parties Who Hold Mortgage - In re Rader

Vincent Howard and our Corona consumer bankruptcy lawyers frequently write about bankruptcy mortgage disputes involving a bank or loan servicer. But in In re Rader, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…
May 13
Ninth Circuit BAP Reverses Denial of Student Loan Debt Discharge for Pro Se Filer - In re Janet Rose Roth

Ninth Circuit BAP Reverses Denial of Student Loan Debt Discharge for Pro Se Filer - In re Janet Rose Roth

Vincent Howard and our Chino consumer bankruptcy attorneys have written several recent posts about discharging student loans in bankruptcy. Though the "undue hardship" standard debtors must meet is considered strict, several recent cases have…

Rank this Week: 585

California Bankruptcy Blog

Covers chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy information. By Southern California Law Advocates, P.C.

http://www.socaladvocates.com/blog/

May 2
Bankruptcy’s Benefits and Limits for Stopping Child and Spousal Support Collection

Bankruptcy’s Benefits and Limits for Stopping Child and Spousal Support Collection

The rules are clear. Chapter 7 does not help much with support obligations (other than freeing up more of your money to pay it). But Chapter 13 can help tremendously. Regular, Monthly Support Payments How much you must pay each month in child…
Apr 21
Stopping Collections from the IRS and FTB through Bankruptcy

Stopping Collections from the IRS and FTB through Bankruptcy

The IRS and the FTB are—for some purposes—just like any other creditor. The “automatic stay”—the bankruptcy tool that stops the collection actions of virtually all of your creditors—applies just the same…
Apr 21
Two Important Sets of Changes to Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Just Went into Effect

Two Important Sets of Changes to Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Just Went into Effect

Coincidentally, two different sets of legal changes both became effective on April 1, 2013. One set of changes was to the state-by-state “median income” amounts. These affect whether or not you would qualify to file a Chapter 7…

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California Business and Employment…

California Business and Employment Law

Covers employment and business law in California. By Sayer Fausto LLP.

http://sflegal.wordpress.com

Jan 29
Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (2007) 550 U.S. 618, Congress passed Senate Bill 181 (the “Lilly Ledbetter Fairy Pay Act of 2009?). There have been a number of attempts to…
Jan 27
Opposing Sexual Harassment

Opposing Sexual Harassment

The United States Supreme Court clarified what it means to “oppose” sexual harassment. in Crawford v. Metropolitan of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Crawford was asked questions during a sexual harassment investigation. In…
Dec 31
Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair…

Rank this Week: 214

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/

May 17
Retaliation Lawsuit Filed After Social Media Posting

Retaliation Lawsuit Filed After Social Media Posting

Sometimes, social media, employers and workers just shouldn’t mix. At least, that’s the logical conclusion in the case of a lawsuit filed by former employees of Coyote Ugly Saloon. The trouble began when several current and…
May 9
High School Teacher Files an Appeal in Case of Social Media Related Resignation

High School Teacher Files an Appeal in Case of Social Media Related Resignation

A legal quagmire in Georgia over a teacher, her Facebook profile and student access to that profile is deepening. The tale starts at the beginning of the 2009 school year when Ashley Payne, a high school English teacher, befriended a student…
May 3
Recent NLRB Decisions Highlight Conflicts Between Social Media and Employer Right

Recent NLRB Decisions Highlight Conflicts Between Social Media and Employer Right

Clashes between employer rights and the social media activities of employees seem to be on the rise. Decisions recently handed down by the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, sanctioned employers who disciplined employees for their…

Rank this Week: 964

California Comp Blog

Covers workers' compensation legal decisions.

http://www.californiacompblog.com/

Mar 22
The 90-Day Presumption Does Not Apply to a “Part of Body” Dispute

The 90-Day Presumption Does Not Apply to a “Part of Body” Dispute

The WCAB has ruled on an issue of concern to many thoughtful claims administrators: does a denial notice need to be sent when an applicant raises a new, disputed part of body in an accepted injury claim? For example, an … Continue…
Jan 30
4850 Benefits Are Included in the 104-week TD Cap

4850 Benefits Are Included in the 104-week TD Cap

Labor Code Section 4850 salary continuation benefits ARE INCLUDED in the 104-week cap for Temporary Disability (TD) benefits according to California’s 1st District Court of Appeal in County of Alameda v. WCAB (Knittel). That means…
Dec 5
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PRIVACY ISSUES (PART 3)

EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PRIVACY ISSUES (PART 3)

DRUG TESTING This is the third and final in a series of posts regarding medical privacy issues in the workplace. This post concerns drug testing. An employer with a compelling business interest and a written policy prohibiting drug use…

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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/

May 17
If You’re Relying On The Signature Of Two Officers, You May Want To Think Again

If You’re Relying On The Signature Of Two Officers, You May Want To Think Again

It is widely assumed that if a contract, note or other instrument is signed by a corporation’s president and its secretary, it will not be invalidated as to the corporation by any lack of authority of the signing officers. …
May 16
Court Explicates Scope of Usury Exemption For Real Estate Broker

Court Explicates Scope of Usury Exemption For Real Estate Broker

Artistotle didn’t think much of the idea of paying interest: εὐλογώτατα μισεῖται ἡ…
May 15
Supreme Court To Decide If It Will Decide Whether Section 16 Plaintiff Has Constitutional Standing

Supreme Court To Decide If It Will Decide Whether Section 16 Plaintiff Has Constitutional Standing

No Harm, No Foul The late Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn was known for coining or popularizing numerous basketball expressions, including “air ball” and ”no harm, no foul”. Now, the U.S. Supreme…

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California Debt Blog

Provides information and advice about debt collection, dealing with debt collectors, and how to protect yourself from the tactics of the debt collection industry. By Jonathan G. Stein.

http://www.californiadebtblog.com/

May 17
More on JPMorgan Chase

More on JPMorgan Chase

Last week I wrote about the California Attorney General suing JPMorgan Chase for its debt collection practices. Today, Lawyers.com comes out with an article abou tthe same issue. There are two issues that should be pointed out. First, these…
May 10
JPMorgan Chase sued by California Attorney General

JPMorgan Chase sued by California Attorney General

According to Yahoo, JPMorgan Chase was sued by the California Attorney General. The basis of the lawsuit is that JPMorgan Chase is filing lawsuits in California without any support. Basically, these are nonsense lawsuits where Chase cannot…
May 3
FAQ: Do I really owe a civil fine for shoplifting?

FAQ: Do I really owe a civil fine for shoplifting?

Question: I have received a letter from an attorney demanding money after my child (or myself) was accused of shoplifting. Do I really owe this money? Answer: Maybe.California Penal Code section 490.5 states "The parent or legal guardian…

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California Employment Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyersblog.com/

May 17
Usher Sued by Former Nanny for Wrongful Termination, Overtime Violation

Usher Sued by Former Nanny for Wrongful Termination, Overtime Violation

In a recent Los Angeles California employment lawyers blog, Vincent Howard discussed two Hollywood wrongful termination lawsuits involving movie star Sharon Stone--who was recently sued by her former housekeeper and her former nanny, for…
May 13
E! 'Fashion Police' Writers File Overtime Lawsuit, Claiming $1M in Unpaid Wage

E! 'Fashion Police' Writers File Overtime Lawsuit, Claiming $1M in Unpaid Wage

The writers from E! Network's popular show Fashion Police, starring Joan Rivers, have recently accused the network of violating their California wage and hour rights, alleging that E! owes them back wages that total over $1…
May 9
Jury Awards Intellectually Disabled Workers $240M for Poultry Plant Abuse and Harassment

Jury Awards Intellectually Disabled Workers $240M for Poultry Plant Abuse and Harassment

In a landmark U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) disability discrimination lawsuit verdict issued last week, an Iowa jury awarded the EEOC damages that totaled $240 million--reportedly the largest in the EEOC's history for disability…

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California Estate Planning…

California Estate Planning Attorney Blog

Covers California estate planning and living trusts. By Rinne Legal.

http://www.californiaestateplanningattorneyblog.com/

Sep 29
Estate Planning 102 – Charity Donation

Estate Planning 102 – Charity Donation

Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Fairfield, San Francisco When the famous actress Farah Fawcett passed away from cancer, she had left most of her estate to her son. Some of her fortune she had set aside for the Farah Fawcett Foundation to “provide…
Jul 21
Estate Planning 101, Part 1: Communication is Key – Walnut Creek

Estate Planning 101, Part 1: Communication is Key – Walnut Creek

Do you remember the posters by the freeway telling you that the world would end on May 21st? You probably do – because you are still alive. Doom’s Day did not arrive after all, despite the fact that a radio station based out of Oakland,…
Jun 28
Prepare for Serious Injuries with a Durable Power of Attorney

Prepare for Serious Injuries with a Durable Power of Attorney

In May 2011, a man, age 55, almost finished his pre-dinner bicycle ride when a vehicle, perhaps a blue truck, struck him. The man flew through the air, and landed approximately 30 feet away, according to The Virginian-Pilot. He ended up at…

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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: 668

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…

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California Injury Blog

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

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

May 17
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

This is the third in a series of five blogs about staying safe during your summer travels and road trips. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Summer vacation for many is a time to relax and rejuvenate. However, it is also a…
May 16
Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

Woman Killed in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

Hang Vu, 60, died from injuries she sustained in a Westminster car crash after a vehicle struck her at the parking lot of a supermarket. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the morning of May 13,…
May 15
Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident

Two Injured in Fullerton Car Accident

Two people suffered injuries in a Fullerton car crash after two Toyota sedans collided head-on at a street intersection. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision occurred the morning of May 10, 2013 at the intersection of…

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California Injury Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.californiainjurylawyersblog.com/

May 17
"Move Over" Law -- Saving Workers and Motorists Statewide

"Move Over" Law -- Saving Workers and Motorists Statewide

Just over a week after two employees from the California Department of Transportation were killed while working to make our roadways safer, Caltrans officials honored the close to 200 workers who have lost their lives at work during the 23rd…
May 15
California 2nd Deadliest in U.S. For Bicycle Accident

California 2nd Deadliest in U.S. For Bicycle Accident

The state of California made it on the list of top 20 most bike-friendly states. The problem is, as the Detroit Free Press and other news outlets reported, most only focus on the top 10 states, so we've still got a ways to go. Every day…
May 13
California Drunk Driving Crashes: The Impact of a Lower BAC

California Drunk Driving Crashes: The Impact of a Lower BAC

Currently, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for drivers throughout the nation is .08 percent. That could soon change if the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gets its way. The federal agency is looking to lower the BAC…

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 17
Our First Guest Blog: Daniel Malito writes about struggles with getting his pain medication paid for

Our First Guest Blog: Daniel Malito writes about struggles with getting his pain medication paid for

Insurance woes. Many of us have heard about a “friend of a friend,” or “some guy” who has been well and truly abused by their health insurance company. We all have the same response -- “that’s…
May 15
Transparency in Insurer Claim Approval and Denial Rates - Claim Denials Seem to Lead to Greater Profit

Transparency in Insurer Claim Approval and Denial Rates - Claim Denials Seem to Lead to Greater Profit

Like the average consumer, we are always curious about the claim approval and denial rates of health insurance companies. A new law in Vermont satisfies that curiosity by requiring health insurers who do business in Vermont to disclose claim…
May 11
Congratulations to Kantor & Kantor’s Associate Brent Dorian Brehm for being named 2013 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder

Congratulations to Kantor & Kantor’s Associate Brent Dorian Brehm for being named 2013 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder

Brent Dorian Brehm, a seventh year associate of Kantor & Kantor LLP, was recognized by The Recorder as part of their 2013 Lawyers on the Fast Track list - which recognizes California’s young emerging legal leaders. Unlike many…

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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/

May 13
Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

A recent article in the New York Times discussed certain dangers that can await Parkinson’s patients when they’re admitted to hospitals. These patients require specific medications at certain times, and general hospital staff…
May 12
$90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

$90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

A West Virginia jury awarded $90.5 million in damages to a family who alleged nursing home abuse and neglect back in 2010. The nursing home has taken the case to the West Virginia Supreme Court once already, according to an article in West…
May 3
High Hospitalization Rates Linked to Elder Abuse

High Hospitalization Rates Linked to Elder Abuse

A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine confirmed that abused and neglected elderly persons face much higher risks for hospitalization, and not necessarily for injuries suffered as a result of their mistreatment. According to Dr. Theresa…

Rank this Week: 559

California Probate and Estate…

California Probate and Estate Planning Blog

Covers California probate and estate planning including law changes, legal strategies, and detailed descriptions of the options available. By Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.

http://www.californiaprobate.info/blog

May 13
What do I do when I receive a notice of proposed action?

What do I do when I receive a notice of proposed action?

You have received a notice of proposed action in a probate real estate sale… now what do you do? You have options. Generally the notice says that you have until a date (15 days after the notice is mailed) by … Continue…
May 9
Estate Planning second thought

Estate Planning second thought

A great article in Private Wealth magazine quotes yours truly! It is an article about the people that made large gifts at the end of 2012 to take advantage of the $5.12m federal gift tax exemption. Did any of them … Continue…
May 8
Cleaning up estate plan messes after death

Cleaning up estate plan messes after death

“I can get a trust done for $500, on the back page of Rolling Stone magazine, so why should I pay you $2,000?” My answer is simply, “we will find out after you die how good your five hundred dollar … Continue reading…

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California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/

May 17
Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

Maybe if politicians and talking heads are so concerned about reducing the federal disability rolls in America, we should consider scaling back the kind of medical advances that allows us to save lives and help people live longer. Obviously,…
May 15
Los Angeles SSDI Lawyers Urge Consideration of Private Coverage

Los Angeles SSDI Lawyers Urge Consideration of Private Coverage

Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Attorney Vincent Howard of HOWARD LAW knows that when it comes to the protection of your assets, Americans are pretty good about making sure they are insured. Everything from your home to your…
May 13
H.R. 1502 Targets SSDI Claimants Who Collect Unemployment

H.R. 1502 Targets SSDI Claimants Who Collect Unemployment

A piece of Social Security Disability Insurance legislation recently proposed by a Texas Republican is not only unnecessary, it may be harmful to those who are struggling financially while awaiting a decision on their claim. H.R. 1502, the…

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California Stem Cell Report

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

http://californiastemcellreport.blogspot.com/

May 17
Replicating Oregon Cloning in California: Views on the Legality

Replicating Oregon Cloning in California: Views on the Legality

Oregon's stem cell cloning achievement has triggered some discussion about whether it could be replicated legally in California, which bans paying for eggs as was done in Oregon. Stanford researcher Irv Weissman said it is “not…
May 17
Weissman Says Oregon-style Stem Cell Research Could be Done in California

Weissman Says Oregon-style Stem Cell Research Could be Done in California

Stanford researcher Irv Weissman says it is “not true” that Oregon's stem cell research could not be done legally in California. In a brief email to the California Stem Cell Report, he commented in connection with…
May 16
Oregon-style Stem Cell Cloning Research Illegal in California: No Pay for Eggs in Golden State

Oregon-style Stem Cell Cloning Research Illegal in California: No Pay for Eggs in Golden State

The good news out of Oregon is that some diligent scientists in the Beaver State have accomplished a major advance in stem cell research --- the cloning of human stem cells. That bad news is that their research would have been illegal in…

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Campaign Finance Blog

Covers campaign finance, election, and political law. By William J. McGinley.

http://campaignfinanceblog.com/

May 15
IRS IG Report Released And Other Developments In The IRS Scandal

IRS IG Report Released And Other Developments In The IRS Scandal

Election Law Blog has posted a copy of the report here. The report is fairly limited in scope compared to the revelations that have been made in the press this week. The report, however, is worth a read since it raises…
May 14
“Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into IRS Audits”

“Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into IRS Audits”

The New York Times report on the criminal investigation into the IRS scandal.
May 14
“Holder Discloses IRS Criminal Probe”

“Holder Discloses IRS Criminal Probe”

The Wall Street Journal just published an article discussing Attorney General Eric Holder’s disclosure that the Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe into the IRS’s targeting of conservative groups.

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Canadian Appeals Monitor

Covers upcoming and decided appeals of interest to Canadian businesses and professions. By McCarthy Tétrault LLP

http://www.canadianappeals.com

May 17
Second Opinion: Contracting Out of Prescription / Limitations – A Quebec Perspective

Second Opinion: Contracting Out of Prescription / Limitations – A Quebec Perspective

A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Martin Boodman Under the law of Quebec, article 2884 C.C.Q. prohibits the modification by contract of the prescriptive or limitations…
May 15
The Second Opinion: Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Late-Breaking Request for Rectification

The Second Opinion: Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Late-Breaking Request for Rectification

A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Anthony Alexander In its recent ruling in Stevens v. Stevens, 2013 ONCA 267, the Ontario Court of Appeal refused to grant a party’s…
May 13
This Week at the SCC (10/05/2013)

This Week at the SCC (10/05/2013)

A Commentary on Recent Legal Developments by the Opinions Group of McCarthy Tétrault LLPBy Kirsten Thompson The Supreme Court of Canada issued one decision of interest to Canadian businesses and professions this week. In Behn v.…

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Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/

May 16
No Free TV Down Under Apparently: Australian ACCC Settles with Cable Co. & A Few Tips for Canada

No Free TV Down Under Apparently: Australian ACCC Settles with Cable Co. & A Few Tips for Canada

May 16, 2013 There used to be a saying that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. In Australia, it seems, there are no free TVs, or at least not that many. In a curious case posted by the Australian ACCC earlier today…
May 14
Competition Bureau Appeals Tribunal Decision in Toronto Real Estate Board Case

Competition Bureau Appeals Tribunal Decision in Toronto Real Estate Board Case

May 14, 2013 In an interesting though not totally unexpected development, the Competition Bureau announced earlier today that it was appealing the Competition Tribunal’s decision in the TREB abuse of dominance case to the Federal Court…
May 12
PEI Lobster Blockade – Legitimate Collective Bargaining Safe Harbour or Boycott?

PEI Lobster Blockade – Legitimate Collective Bargaining Safe Harbour or Boycott?

May 12, 2013 In one of the most curious Canadian competition related stories that caught my eye last week, many Canadian lobster fishermen in the Maritimes have collectively stopped fishing in an apparent protest over what they say are…

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Canadian M&A Perspectives

Covers developments in private and public mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. By McCarthy Tetrault.

http://www.canadianmergersacquisitions.com

May 14
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Making realistic projections during an auction processBy Robert Hansen and Shane C. D'Souza The recent Delaware ruling in In Ancestry.com Inc. Shareholder Litigation provides a cautionary tale relating to a target company developing…
May 9
Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

Challenges for State-Owned Enterprises Arising From Proposed Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

By Oliver J. Borgers and Michele Siu The Canadian government’s Bill C-60 contains proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act that will significantly impact foreign investors whom the Canadian government considers as state-owned…
May 6
Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

Ignorance is not bliss: beware minimal due diligence

Lessons from the Quebec Court of AppealBy Martin Boodman and Shane C. D'Souza The Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision in Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., 2013 QCCA 191, provides a cautionary tale on the dangers of entering into a share…

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Canadian Securities Law Online

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

http://www.canadiansecuritieslaw.com/

May 16
Chicago Mercantile Exchange applies for exemption from clearing agency recognition requirement

Chicago Mercantile Exchange applies for exemption from clearing agency recognition requirement

The Ontario Securities Commission announced today that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. has applied for an exemption from the requirement to be recognized as a clearing agency on the basis that it is subject to an appropriate regulatory…
May 15
OSC to hold crowdfunding roundtable

OSC to hold crowdfunding roundtable

The Ontario Securities Commission has announced that it will be hosting a roundtable discussion on June 11 to obtain input from investors regarding investing in small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups. As we discussed in…
May 14
Budget bill would prohibit attempts to engage in fraudulent conduct under commodities legislation

Budget bill would prohibit attempts to engage in fraudulent conduct under commodities legislation

As we discussed in a recent post, Ontario's recently-proposed budget bill would amend the Securities Act to tighten up provisions respecting insider trading. In respect of commodities, section 59.1 of the Commodity Futures…

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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

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…
May 10
No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

In January 2013 the Federal Court considered whether an ordinary beer drinking consumer, on hearing the words RED HORSE, would likely think that RED HORSE must be a beer made by the same company that makes BLACK HORSE. The Court’s…
Mar 28
An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

A February 2010 blog, “Professional Designations and Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initials” discussed the summary judgment and permanent injunction obtained by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and…

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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/

May 14
NPR Story on the Field Museum's Financial Crisis Incites Sharp Comments from Listener

NPR Story on the Field Museum's Financial Crisis Incites Sharp Comments from Listener

The Field Museum is encyclopedic, with more than 20 million biological and geological specimens and cultural objects. On May 6th, NPR's Morning Edition aired a feature on the Field Museum in Chicago. The report is hackneyed, fitting…
May 13
14 Years After Brooklyn Museum v. NYC: Mayoral Candidate Joe Lhota Says He Now Understands the First Amendment

14 Years After Brooklyn Museum v. NYC: Mayoral Candidate Joe Lhota Says He Now Understands the First Amendment

Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota speaks out about his role in the 1999 Brooklyn Museum v. NYC fiasco. Joe Lhota, NYC mayoral hopeful, is facing tough questions about his involvement in the dispute between the Brooklyn Museum and the…
May 12
Fair Use Fails Mr. Brainwash: Judicial Stance on Infringement and Appropriation Art Swings the Other Way

Fair Use Fails Mr. Brainwash: Judicial Stance on Infringement and Appropriation Art Swings the Other Way

Hot on the heels of appropriation artist Richard Prince's victory in the Second Circuit (covered here two weeks ago), a Los Angeles federal court has returned a less favorable ruling for appropriation and street artist Thierry Guetta,…

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Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

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

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/

May 17
UK: 'Imams promote grooming rings', Muslim leader claim

UK: 'Imams promote grooming rings', Muslim leader claim

By Hayley Dixon Dr Taj Hargey, imam of the Oxford Islamic Congregation, said race and religion were inextricably linked to the recent spate of grooming rings in which Muslim men have targeted under-age white girls. Earlier this week seven…
May 12
Report: India's 3,000 Child Soldier

Report: India's 3,000 Child Soldier

By Atish Patel At least 3,000 children as young as six are being recruited by insurgent groups across India, according to a new report published by a human rights group. The New Delhi-based Asian Centre for Human Rights says the practice of…
May 12
Rescued boy soldier is stoned to death

Rescued boy soldier is stoned to death

By Oliver Poole A child soldier rescued from a rebel militia group in the Central African Republic by Unicef before being forcibly re-recruited has been stoned to death by a mob, it has emerged. The boy, aged 17, and a second child soldier…

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Carter Law Firm Blog

Covers intellectual property and social media. By Ruth Carter.

http://carterlawaz.com/blog/

May 16
Could Amy’s Baking Company Bring Legal Action For Online Comments?

Could Amy’s Baking Company Bring Legal Action For Online Comments?

So social media blew up this week after Amy’s Baking Company, owned by Samy and Amy Bouzaglo, was featured on Kitchen Nightmares where Chef Ramsey walked away after he felt that the owners of the restaurant were not willing to listen to…
May 9
Reddit’s New Privacy Policy – How Terms of Service Should Be Written

Reddit’s New Privacy Policy – How Terms of Service Should Be Written

Are you on Reddit? I love Reddit. It’s a great way to connect with the various online communities that matter to you. Reddit recently announced that its new privacy policy is going into effect on May 15th. You can read the text of the…
May 2
Should Star Wars Fans Fear Disney Cease & Desist Letters?

Should Star Wars Fans Fear Disney Cease & Desist Letters?

May 4th is Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you! In light of this geeky holiday and the fact that I will be speaking about the legalities of fan fiction and fan art at Phoenix Comicon this year, I’ve been thinking about what the…

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Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

Covers trade dress, trademark, design patent and counterfeiting issues in the fashion industry. By New York Law School.

http://www.caseclothesed.com/

Apr 26
The Model Alliance: Fighting for Labor Rights in the Fashion Industry

The Model Alliance: Fighting for Labor Rights in the Fashion Industry

The Model Alliance is a “growing network of models and industry leaders dedicated to improving working conditions in the American fashion industry.” The Model Alliance works to give models in the industry a voice. Started by…
Apr 18
A “Shmuck” in Fashion

A “Shmuck” in Fashion

As with many fashion-obsessed souls, I have spent countless nights dedicated to the fashionable world created by Patricia Field in “Sex and the City.” Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw is whom I always identified with…
Apr 2
Polo Ralph Lauren Score Goal in Trademark Match Against the U.S. Polo Association

Polo Ralph Lauren Score Goal in Trademark Match Against the U.S. Polo Association

For years, Polo Ralph Lauren and the U.S. Polo Association have been hooking mallets over the use of their polo player trademarks. In 1984, the long battle between the U.S. Polo Association and Polo Ralph Lauren began. At the time, a…

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CaseDetails.com - SEO for Law…

CaseDetails.com - SEO for Law Firms

Covers search engine marketing ideas for lawyers. By Clay Cazier.

http://www.casedetails.com

May 17
Authorship on Bing

Authorship on Bing

One of the big ideas being discussed and implemented in the world of search engines is the notion of authorship. Specifically, how can authors be rewarded for their experience and knowledge through the search algorithms? [...]
May 16
Developing Your Content Marketing Strategy

Developing Your Content Marketing Strategy

A content marketing campaign can be a catalyst for growing your firm and building a solid reputation. Before jumping in head first, it's smart to develop the right strategy and plan it out step by step. [...]
May 15
Three Best Practices for Blog Posts in 2013

Three Best Practices for Blog Posts in 2013

Lawyers, are you looking for tips to get your blog noticed in 2013? Look no further; these best practices will draw visitors and get them to stay, bookmark your page and hopefully come to your firm for legal representation. [...]

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CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog

May 17
Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed the Job Protection and Civil Rights Enforcement Act of 2013. The anti-discrimination act will allow the additional remedies of compensatory and punitive damages in employment…
May 17
Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

In the latest in a growing body of case law regarding teachers who are disciplined after taking to cyberspace to air their workaday grievances, a New York appeals court concluded that termination was too harsh a punishment for a teacher who…
May 17
Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

In yet another blow to the authority of the embattled NLRB, a divided Third Circuit ruled the recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid; thus, a three-member panel comprised in part of Becker was improperly constituted…

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Central Illinois Paralegal

News, opinions, job postings and continuing legal education information for the Central Illinois paralegal.

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/

May 13
Thank you! from Professor Higgin

Thank you! from Professor Higgin

No I am not finished grading! But I am hard at work grading and stopping here and there to I reflect on this semester. As is typically the case I am often distracted from the task at hand by thoughts of my students and now former…
Apr 25
Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!

Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting!

CIPA Colleagues: Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 14, 2013, and plan to attend the Central Illinois Paralegal Association monthly meeting at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1601 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL.Dinner is…
Apr 24
Job Opening Information Communications Intern

Job Opening Information Communications Intern

Job Opening Information Communications InternJob Code: 02comminternJob Title: Communications InternJob Category: ADMPosting Opens: 1/28/2013Posting Closes: 5/11/2013Certification Required: NoResponsibilities: Assists with internal and…

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Central Ohio DUI-OVI Blog

Discusses topics related to D.U.I. (O.V.I.) in Ohio. By Shawn R. Dominy.

http://centralohiodui-oviblog.blogspot.com/

Dec 22
HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

The holiday season is at its climax. Some of us who would not ordinarily step foot in a mall battle huge crowds to buy last-minute gifts. Most of us attend more parties in two weeks than they we do the rest of the year. All…
Dec 22
HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

The holiday season is at its climax. Some of us who would not ordinarily step foot in a mall battle huge crowds to buy last-minute gifts. Most of us attend more parties in two weeks than they we do the rest of the year. All…
Nov 18
INTOXILYZER 8000 CHALLENGES CONTINUE

INTOXILYZER 8000 CHALLENGES CONTINUE

Previous posts in this blog discussed developments with the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath-testingmachine. On May 3, 2012, the post summarized the Gerome case in Athens. In Gerome, the judge held the defendant is permitted to introduce…

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Cerebral Palsy Law Blog

Covers cerebral palsy and pediatric brain injury. By Burke & Eisner.

http://www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com/

Jan 24
Hello world!

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Jul 20
Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

In a refreshing change from all the lawyer blogs that talk about Brachial Plexus (this one included), I found a blog that explains a lot about the functional anatomy of the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle. It is a list with a description of…
Jul 20
Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexu

In a refreshing change from all the lawyer blogs that talk about Brachial Plexus (this one included), I found a blog that explains a lot about the functional anatomy of the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle. It is a list with a description of…

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

May 17
CFPB employees unionize

CFPB employees unionize

Barbara S. MishkinAccording to a report from Politico, CFPB employees voted last week to join the National Treasury Employees Union, a federal union that also represents employees at other financial regulators, including the FDIC, OCC and…
May 17
CFPB launches Spanish language website

CFPB launches Spanish language website

Barbara S. MishkinThe CFPB has announced the launch of its Spanish language website. According to the CFPB, in response to research showing that two-thirds of Latinos who are online tend to access the Internet from a mobile device, the…
May 17
TILA ban on mandatory arbitration in mortgage loans takes effect June 1

TILA ban on mandatory arbitration in mortgage loans takes effect June 1

Alan S. KaplinskyThe Truth in Lending Act ban on mandatory arbitration provisions in certain mortgage loans becomes effective on June 1, 2013. Lenders now using mortgage loan documentation containing such provisions should take steps to…

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CFTC Law

Covers futures, commodities and forex regulation. By Shipkevich Law Firm.

http://www.cftclaw.com/

May 17
CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block RuleOn Thursday the CFTC approved the Swaps Block Rule, the Made Available to Trade Rule, the SEF rules, and the Interpretive Guidance and Policy Statement on Disruptive Practices. CFTC LAW | Forex,…
May 17
CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block Rule

CFTC Approves SEF Rules and Swaps Block RuleOn Thursday the CFTC approved the Swaps Block Rule, the Made Available to Trade Rule, the SEF rules, and the Interpretive Guidance and Policy Statement on Disruptive Practices. CFTC LAW | Forex,…
May 16
CFTC Approves Trade Execution Rule

CFTC Approves Trade Execution Rule

CFTC Approves Trade Execution RulesThe CFTC voted 3-2 to pass the Swaps Blocks Rule. The CFTC also voted 3-2 to approve the Made Available to trade rule. The agency voted 4-1 to pass the SEF rules. Lastly, the Commissioners voted unanimously…

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