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Global Philanthropy

Global Philanthropy

Covers legal and ethical issues for Canadian charities. By Mark Blumberg.

http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/index.php/blog/
Rank this Week: 274

Legal Profession Blog

Legal Profession Blog

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

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

    Suspension Set Aside For Attorney Who Brought Contraband To Incarcerated Husband

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

    A Concrete Answer Gets Attorney Disbarred

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

    Court Remands Fee Award Of Over $15.8 Million

    Court Remands Fee Award Of Over $15.8 Million
    The New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department has remanded a matter involving legal fees charged to and gifts received from a wealthy widow in an estate matter: Beginning in 1983, defendant law firm represented the family…
Rank this Week: 39

Mortgage Crisis Watch

Mortgage Crisis Watch

Covers business and legal issues affecting loan repurchases, mortgage-backed securities and mortgage insurance. By Bilzin Sumberg.

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

    Federal Judges Refuse to Permit “Shotgun” Style Mortgage-Buyback Lawsuits Filed by Lehman Brother

    Federal Judges Refuse to Permit “Shotgun” Style Mortgage-Buyback Lawsuits Filed by Lehman Brother
    Lehman unsuccessfully attempted to consolidate repurchase claims Earlier this year, a United States District Court judge for the Southern District of Florida (Judge James Lawrence King) severed and dismissed 7 out of 8 mortgage…
  • May 21

    Lehman Reaching Beyond the Grave

    Lehman Reaching Beyond the Grave
    Lehman is demanding millions of dollars from non-profits As widely reported, in the latest Lehman bankruptcy “fundraiser,” managers of the Lehman estate are now demanding millions of dollars from non-profit retirement homes,…
  • May 17

    Loan Modification and the Failure to Mitigate Damage

    Loan Modification and the Failure to Mitigate Damage
    Freddie Mac Streamlined Modification Freddie Mac has announced the immediate implementation of its Streamlined Modification program, a no-document modification program offered to severely delinquent borrowers.  The implementation of…
Rank this Week: 992

Turtle Talk

Turtle Talk

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

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

    The Patchak Patch

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

    Colorado Order Granting Summary Judgment Against Butch Webb Reinstated

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

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

    Seventh Circuit Issues Limited Remand(?) in Jackson v. Payday Financial Appeal
    Here is the order, which appears to be in response to letters from counsel for both parties on this case (materials here and here): Jackson v. Payday Finanical (7th Cir Order) Jackson Letter Payday Financial Response The appeal remains…
Rank this Week: 15

PlagiarismToday

PlagiarismToday

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

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

    Copyright 2.0 Show – Episode 284 – Financial Advice

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

    How Kindle Worlds Might Change Fan Fiction

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

    3 Count: Annoying Orange

    3 Count: Annoying Orange
    Ad agency sues over Annoying Orange TV show, architecture firm wins $1.3 million judgment and Prenda escapes three cases.
Rank this Week: 25

White Collar Crime Prof Blog

White Collar Crime Prof Blog

By Stetson University Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor.

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

    Did Lois Lerner Waive the Fifth?

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

    NACDL White Collar Crime Conference

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

    Discretion At It's Worst - IRS Targeting

    Discretion At It's Worst - IRS Targeting
    The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Office of Audit report and its highlights tell the story of how "Early in Calendar Year 2010, the IRS began using inappropriate criteria to identify organizations applying for…
Rank this Week: 403

FourthAmendment.com

FourthAmendment.com

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

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

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

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

    HuffPo: 'Flash-Bang' Searche

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

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

    FL1: Police entry to the yard to peer in home's windows violated the Fourth Amendment
    “Our state and federal constitutions declare that homes—whether castles or cabins, mansions or mobile homes—are protected spaces that require a warrant or other lawful basis to justify a governmental intrusion. At issue in…
Rank this Week: 34

New Miami Blog

New Miami Blog

Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

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

    Florida Legislature Passes New Revised Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act

    Florida Legislature Passes New Revised Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act
    Steven LearThe New Florida LLC Act is Coming Soon On May 3, 2013, as the last piece of legislation to be enacted this session, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed the new Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the…
  • May 21

    Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013

    Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013
    Lori SchumacherThe Miami hotel market continues to be one of the most active hotel markets in the country.  The impact from tourism and Miami’s location as a gateway city continue to attract real estate investors and the activity…
  • May 20

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership
    Eric SingerEarlier this month, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 85, which establishes statewide authorization and procedures for public-private partnerships.  The law, which will be encoded as Section 287.05712, Florida…
Rank this Week: 447

SpeakOut at PaperStreet Web Design

SpeakOut at PaperStreet Web Design

Web Design Articles, News, and More

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

    Chicago Construction Law – Conway & Mrowiec

    Chicago Construction Law – Conway & Mrowiec
    Conway & Mrowiec, a Chicago construction law firm, has just launched an Essentials website. Conway & Mrowiec represents construction contractors, construction managers, design/builders, trade contractors, developers, owners,…
  • May 22

    North Carolina Criminal Law Firm – Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan

    North Carolina Criminal Law Firm – Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan
    Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan, a Raleigh, North Carolina criminal law firm, has just launched a new site. From investigations and settlements to trials and appeals, their lawyers provide straightforward and complete assessments so…
  • May 17

    Washington D.C. Whistleblower Firm – Tycko & Zavareei LLP

    Washington D.C. Whistleblower Firm – Tycko & Zavareei LLP
    Tycko & Zavareei LLP, a Washington D.C. whistleblower firm, has launched a website. In recent years, the laws of the United States have undergone a whistleblower revolution. Federal and state governments now offer substantial monetary…
Rank this Week: 712

Corporate Securities Law Blog

Corporate Securities Law Blog

Focuses on complliance, corporate governance, disclosure, mergers and tax issues. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.corporatesecuritieslawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 438

CS-SIS

CS-SIS

From the Computing Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries.

http://cssis.org
  • May 24

    Why I Love Adblock Plu

    Why I Love Adblock Plu
    I’ve been very tolerant of internet advertising over the years.  I understand how ads promote the free web, and I’ve trained my eye to avoid all blurbs on the right.  Lately, I’ve found internet advertising to be…
  • May 22

    Be a Greeter at the Joint Reception

    Be a Greeter at the Joint Reception
    We are looking for CS volunteers to be greeters at the Joint (aka "Alphabet Soup") Reception of the TS/OBS/RIPS/CS SISsYou only have to cover a half-hour and it is a great way to meet colleagues, especially if you are a new…
  • May 17

    SAVE THE DATE! Annual Meeting Joint Reception

    SAVE THE DATE! Annual Meeting Joint Reception
    Joint (aka "Alphabet Soup") Reception of the TS/OBS/RIPS/CS SISsWHEN: Saturday, July 13th from 7 - 9 PMWHERE: Sheraton-Metropolitan Ballroom BWHAT: Drinks and desserts with your colleaguesSpecial thanks to Innovative Interfaces for their…
Rank this Week: 861

Canadian Competition & Antitrust…

Canadian Competition & Antitrust Law

Covers Canadian competition law. By by Steve Szentesi.

http://www.ipvancouverblog.com/
Rank this Week: 237

The Trial Warrior Blog

The Trial Warrior Blog

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

http://thetrialwarrior.com/
Rank this Week: 353

Seattle University Law Library…

Seattle University Law Library INFO

Covers legal news, legal research and library news.

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

    Check it Out: The Client

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

    Legal Ethics Link

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

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

    Today in Legal History: U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton
    The state of Arkansas imposed term limitations through Amendment 73, a ballot measure that prohibited the listing of any person who served the maximum terms allowed in the U. S. House or Senate on the general election ballot. Soon after the…
Rank this Week: 754

Miami Injury Lawyer Blog

Miami Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Many Top-Selling SUVs Perform Poorly in IIHS Test

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

    Eighteen Year Old Finally Able to Walk Again After Devastating Accident

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

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

    Head-On Collision Takes the Life of Ninety-Seven-Year-Old Woman
    A Broward County woman died Saturday as a result of injuries suffered in a head-on collision in suburban Delray Beach. According to Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Cecile Steingart, a ninety-seven-year-old Coconut Creek resident, died…
Rank this Week: 962

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

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

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

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

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
Rank this Week: 560

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

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

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

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

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

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL
    Traumatic brain injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the family of the late professional hockey player Derek Boogaard recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard suffered a number of brain injuries during…
  • May 20

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
Rank this Week: 277

Patent Law Practice Center

Patent Law Practice Center

Features news, analysis and resources on patent law. From the Practicing Law Institute (PLI).

http://patentlawcenter.pli.edu
  • May 24

    Apple Patents Digital Handshake Between Device

    Apple Patents Digital Handshake Between Device
    On April 23, 2013, Apple obtained U.S. Patent No. 8429407, titled Digital Handshake between Devices. Creating a secure connection between two devices that are in close physical proximity allows users to share a great deal of digital content.…
  • May 22

    USPTO Update: After Final, Software and Sequestration

    USPTO Update: After Final, Software and Sequestration
    Recently there has been some interesting news coming from the USPTO…and about the USPTO budget, courtesy of AIPLA taking up the fight against sequestration with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). What follows is a synopsis of…
  • May 17

    Unanimous SCOTUS Sides with Monsanto on Seed

    Unanimous SCOTUS Sides with Monsanto on Seed
    On Monday, May 13, 2013, the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, ruled that a farmer who buys Monsanto’s patented seeds cannot then propagate new seeds for future use without infringing the underlying patent. The…
Rank this Week: 854

ADR Prof Blog

ADR Prof Blog

By Professors Andrea Schneider, Nancy Welsh, Michael Moffitt and Sarah Rudolph Cole.

http://www.indisputably.org
  • May 24

    SEC Won’t Have Time to Tackle Issue of Mandatory Securities Arbitration

    SEC Won’t Have Time to Tackle Issue of Mandatory Securities Arbitration
    Despite increasing pressure on the SEC to exercise its Dodd-Frank-granted explicit authority to ban mandatory securities arbitration, SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter stated earlier this week, according to a report in Reuters, that the…
  • May 21

    Call for Papers – Psychology and Lawyering: Coalescing the Field

    Call for Papers – Psychology and Lawyering: Coalescing the Field
    From Jean Sternlight via the list serv.  The conference is planned for Friday February 21 and Saturday Feb. 22, 2014. ————————- In recent years both academics and practitioners have…
  • May 17

    Schwab removes class action waiver from customer agreement

    Schwab removes class action waiver from customer agreement
    Responding to substantial pressure from regulators and the investing public, the brokerage firm Charles Schwab reversed itself and eliminated the class action waiver clause from its pre-dispute arbitration clause in its customer account…
Rank this Week: 439

CommLawBlog

CommLawBlog

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

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

    2013 Reg Fees: The FCC Proposes a Couple of Alternative

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

    FM Translator Application Update: Last Chance Settlement Window Opened

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

    FCC Slams Long Distance Carrier for "Slamming"

    FCC Slams Long Distance Carrier for "Slamming"
    An expensive reminder that the FCC is still policing the long distance industry. If you’ve been thinking that the FCC doesn’t care about “slamming” anymore, think again. The Commission has proposed a multi-million…
Rank this Week: 520

Legal Feeds

Legal Feeds

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

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

    Lawyers offered tips on taxes, getting paid at solo conference

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

    News roundup — May 24, 2013

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

    Weird case of the week

    Weird case of the week
    Dr. K. Ansarian Dentistry Professional Corp. v. Dr. A. Mohajeri Dentistry Professional Corp., Ontario Superior CourtTwo dentists who shared a space "cannot stand each other" anymore and no longer want to work together. But their business…
Rank this Week: 507

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

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

    Estate Planning Video

    Estate Planning Video
  • May 23

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource

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

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

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law
    he new tax law that resolved the “fiscal cliff” issue in January allows employees with a 401(k) plan at work to roll over any or all of the assets in their current plan into a Roth 401(k) plan. This is a big change, and should at…
Rank this Week: 582

Disputing

Disputing

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

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

    Fifth Circuit Affirms Arbitral Award for Breach of Unsigned Contract

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

    American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration

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

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ
    This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Rank this Week: 291

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Chicago Jesuits Covered Up Sex Abuse Claims for 40 Year

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

    Demand for Bike Sharing Programs Increases Across the Nation

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

    Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision

    Fractured Rail May Have Contributed to Train Collision
    Two passenger trains collided in Connecticut on Friday, injuring more than 70 people and sending many to the hospital. Since the crash, authorities have been investigating the scene and the trains themselves in an effort to uncover the cause…
Rank this Week: 800

International Law Reporter

International Law Reporter

Edited by Professor Jacob Katz Cogan.

http://ilreports.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 62

Registro de Marcas

Registro de Marcas

Discusses trademarks and copyrights in Mexico.

http://www.registrodemarcas.co/
  • May 24

    Marca Dia de Muertos: Patriotismo mal entendido, mas bien confundido.

    Marca Dia de Muertos: Patriotismo mal entendido, mas bien confundido.
    Autor: Lic. Rafael Giménez Camacho (twitter: @rafagimenezc) Hace unas semanas se publicó que Disney solicitó el registro de la marca Día de Muertos en Estados Unidos, lo cual se confirmó con las solicitudes…
  • Apr 30

    Festejemos el día de la Propiedad Intelectual en México.

    Festejemos el día de la Propiedad Intelectual en México.
    Autor: Lic. Rafael Giménez Camacho teq pues México requiere resultados inmediatos siendo la Propiedad Intelectual una de las principales áreas estratégicas para su desarrollo, siendo así participaron…
  • Apr 23

    La SCJN festeja el día del libro con una resolución.

    La SCJN festeja el día del libro con una resolución.
    Autor: Lic. Rafael Giménez Camacho El día de ayer la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación publicó una resolución en la que reiteró la negación de la inconstitucionalidad de algunos…
Rank this Week: 900

Cruise Ship Lawyers Blog

Cruise Ship Lawyers Blog

Covers sexual assaults, injuries, passenger disappearances and wrongful death aboard cruise ships. By Leesfield & Partners.

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

    CLIA's newly adopted Cruise Passengers Bill of Rights is nothing more than window cleaning

    CLIA's newly adopted Cruise Passengers Bill of Rights is nothing more than window cleaning
    This week, CLIA (the Cruise Lines International Association) announced the adoption by its Board of Directors of a "Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights." The Bill of Rights was declared as a commitment by the cruise industry to the…
  • May 21

    Disney crewmember evades justice after sexually molesting 11-year-old child on cruise ship

    Disney crewmember evades justice after sexually molesting 11-year-old child on cruise ship
    According to the following report filed by Orlando local station WKMG-Channel 6 last night, Disney Cruise Line knowingly delayed to report a sexual molestation crime to local police last summer. Rather than possibly be sitting in jail…
  • May 10

    Injured on a cruise ship? You need a cruise ship injury lawyer!

    Injured on a cruise ship? You need a cruise ship injury lawyer!
    When a passenger sustains an injury while on a cruise ship or while on a shore excursion purchased through the cruise line, a maritime law attorney must be contacted immediately so as to maximize the recovery of a potential personal injury…
Rank this Week: 473

Technology Liberation Front

Technology Liberation Front

Focused on keeping politician's hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology.

http://techliberation.com
  • May 24

    FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel’s Speech on Spectrum Policy Reveals Intellectual Bankruptcy at DOJ

    FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel’s Speech on Spectrum Policy Reveals Intellectual Bankruptcy at DOJ
    This week at CTIA 2013, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel presented ten ideas for spectrum policy. Though I don’t agree with all of them, she articulated a reasonable vision for spectrum policy that prioritizes…
  • May 23

    What Does It Mean to “Have a Conversation” about a New Technology?

    What Does It Mean to “Have a Conversation” about a New Technology?
    My colleague Eli Dourado brought to my attention this XKCD comic and when tweeting it out yesterday he made the comment that “Half of tech policy is dealing with these people”: The comic and Eli’s comment may bit a bit…
  • May 22

    Tech Policy Job Opportunity at AEI

    Tech Policy Job Opportunity at AEI
    Just FYI… The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is looking for a full-time Program Manager for its new project focused on Internet, communications, and technology policy. The job description can be found online here and is pasted…
Rank this Week: 448

CT Judicial Law Libraries' NewsLog

CT Judicial Law Libraries' NewsLog

Covers recent legal developments, legal practice tools, and law library resources in Connecticut.

http://ersa.jud.ct.gov/lawlibnews/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx
  • May 24

    Termination of Parental Rights in CT - 2013 ed

    Termination of Parental Rights in CT - 2013 ed
    Category: FYI;Legal Research;Self-Help Body: The 2013 edition of Termination of Parental Rights in Connecticut has been posted to our research guides page. Published: 5/24/2013 12:31 PM
  • May 22

    Criminal Law Supreme Court Opinion - 5/22/2013

    Criminal Law Supreme Court Opinion - 5/22/2013
    Category: Recent Decisions;Criminal Opinions Body: SC18860 - State v. Henderson (Assault third degree; robbery first degree; threatening; attempt to escape from custody; criminal mischief third degree; persistent dangerous felony offender;…
  • May 21

    Office of Legislative Research Report

    Office of Legislative Research Report
    Category: FYI;Legal Research Body: Summary of Gun Provisions in Public Act 13-3 - 2013-R-0216     This report summarizes the gun provisions in Public Act 13-3. The act has extensive school security and mental health…
Rank this Week: 123

Work Comp Roundup

Work Comp Roundup

Covers workers' compensation cost containment techniques and strategies.

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

    Gould & Lamb’s National Institute for Medicare & Medicaid Education & Other Workers Comp New

    Gould & Lamb’s National Institute for Medicare & Medicaid Education & Other Workers Comp New
    Making ends meet on healthcare One of the key long-term concerns of many accident survivors involves finding acceptable and affordable health insurance.  Two news stories this week show how daunting this task is and point out the vital…
  • May 24

    Railworker Unjustly Fired For Acting In Self-Defense Against Abusive Customer

    Railworker Unjustly Fired For Acting In Self-Defense Against Abusive Customer
    British Rail Union RMT recently confirmed that a ballot was entered into service on London Midland over the victimization of a Revenue Protection Officer fired by the company for resisting a physical and verbal assault by a known…
  • May 23

    Techniques to Control Run-Away Cost of Narcotics in Workers Comp

    Techniques to Control Run-Away Cost of Narcotics in Workers Comp
    All insurers and self-insured employers deal with the long-term medical treatment claims where the injured employees become addicted to one or more narcotics. Narcotics, which are opium based and are excellent for treating pain in the…
Rank this Week: 169

ContractsProf Blog

ContractsProf Blog

By Texas Wesleyan University Law Professor Franklin G. Snyder, with Contributing Law Professors Miriam A. Cherry, Meredith R. Miller, Keith A. Rowley, and D.A. Jeremy Talman

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

    Dollar Rent a Car and the Borat Problem

    Dollar Rent a Car and the Borat Problem
    Given all the excitement over boilerplate on this blog, I thought it would be a good time to remind readers of problems that might arise that don't exactly involve (just) boilerplate, It's not just the words in the contract --...
  • May 24

    Atlantis Blue v. Atlantic Blue: Substantial Impairment?

    Atlantis Blue v. Atlantic Blue: Substantial Impairment?
    A (presumably U.S.) buyer (identified on the web only as "b-thumper") ordered a BMW M3 in "Atlantis Blue with Blue deviated stitching and the Individual Piano trim" and paid for European delivery. "European…
  • May 24

    New In Print (Bonus Edition)

    New In Print (Bonus Edition)
    In keeping with our Boilerplate theme, it seemed timely to notify our readers of this recent publication: James Gibson, Vertical Boilerplate, 70 Wash. & Lee L. Rev. 161 (2013). Here is the author's summary: The article’s main…
Rank this Week: 195

Oregon Legal Research

Oregon Legal Research

Features information about and links to Oregon Legal Research resources, in addition to comments about cases, statutes, and interesting events in the world of legal research and law libraries. By Laura Orr.

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

    Marketplace for Affordable Health Care Insurance in Oregon (“Cover Oregon”)

    Marketplace for Affordable Health Care Insurance in Oregon (“Cover Oregon”)
    If you want to find Oregon health insurance plans and calculate your 2014 rates, visit the confusingly named “Cover Oregon” website: “Cover Oregon is a central marketplace where Oregon individuals and employers will be able…
  • May 24

    Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law: When a Tenant Dies …. A Short Checklist

    Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law: When a Tenant Dies …. A Short Checklist
    Landlords, and others subject to the Oregon Landlord-Tenant Act, should consult or retain an Oregon attorney for advice on abandoned property, probate, guardianship or conservatorship, and other legal issues that may arise when a tenant dies.…
  • May 24

    State Furlough Day: May 24, 2013: Oregon Courts Closed

    State Furlough Day: May 24, 2013: Oregon Courts Closed
    State agencies, departments, courts are closed today, May 24, 2013. This is the last Oregon Judicial Branch furlough day for the Fiscal Year 2012-13, which ends June 30, 2013. Most county and local government offices are open.
Rank this Week: 156

International Economic Law and…

International Economic Law and Policy Blog

By WorldTradeLaw.net.

http://worldtradelaw.typepad.com/ielpblog/
  • May 24

    CALL FOR PAPERS: Fall 2013 ASIL-IEcLIG Junior Scholars Research Forum

    CALL FOR PAPERS: Fall 2013 ASIL-IEcLIG Junior Scholars Research Forum
    From the ASIL-IEcLIG: The American Society of International Law’s International Economic Law Interest Group (ASIL IEcLIG) is pleased to issue a Call for Proposals for its inaugural Junior Scholars Research Forum, to be held at the…
  • May 24

    The EU Biodiesel Complaint

    The EU Biodiesel Complaint
    The latest WTO complaint, on various EU measures related to the biodiesel industry, is now available here: http://www.worldtradelaw.net/cr/ds459-1(cr).pdf There are some complicated measures involved, and I don't claim to fully understand it…
  • May 23

    In Other EU Investor-State News ...

    In Other EU Investor-State News ...
    Following up on the post from the other day, let's see what the EU member states think of an investment agreement with China: The European Commission decided today to ask the Member States for their agreement on a mandate to...
Rank this Week: 125

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Boston Injury Lawyers Wishing You Safe Memorial Day Travel

    Boston Injury Lawyers Wishing You Safe Memorial Day Travel
    It's the Memorial Day holiday weekend and it's time to get out of town. Officials are estimating that about 35 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over the long-holiday weekend. With that being said, we can expect…
  • May 22

    New England Accident Victims be Alert for Insurance Company's Use of Salvaged Part

    New England Accident Victims be Alert for Insurance Company's Use of Salvaged Part
    Car insurance companies are supposed to cover you in the event that you are involved in an accident and suffer injury or damage to property. Unfortunately, time and again it has been clearly demonstrated that car insurance companies are not…
  • May 18

    Seat Belts Still First Line of Defense for Summer Travel Season

    Seat Belts Still First Line of Defense for Summer Travel Season
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a number of safety campaigns throughout the year in order to educate the public and to encourage law enforcement to take strong action in enforcing driver safety laws. This year,…
Rank this Week: 337

Accolades & Achievements

Accolades & Achievements

The University of Chicago Law School is proud to recognize noteworthy events in the lives of its alumni through the Accolades & Achievements Blog.

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/alumni/accoladesandachievements
  • May 24

    Kim Daniels '94 Named Spokeswoman for President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop

    Kim Daniels '94 Named Spokeswoman for President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop
    Original source:  http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/a-fresh-catholic-voice-at-the-u.s.-... From the National Catholic Register: A Princeton-educated laywoman and lawyer who has focused on …
  • May 23

    Paul Steadman '96 Joins DLA Piper's IP Practice

    Paul Steadman '96 Joins DLA Piper's IP Practice
    Original source:  http://www.dlapiper.com/us/news/detail.aspx?news=4688 From the DLA Piper website: DLA Piper announced today that Paul Steadman and Matthew Satchwell have joined the firm’s…
  • May 20

    James Comey, '85, and Lisa Monaco, '97, Final Choices for FBI Director

    James Comey, '85, and Lisa Monaco, '97, Final Choices for FBI Director
    Original source:  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142412788732339820457848937131890377... President Barack Obama has narrowed his choice for the next Federal Bureau of Investigation director to…
Rank this Week: 166

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law…

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers DWIs, prostitution, and drug charges. By Appelman Law Firm, LLC.

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

    Criminal Sexual Conduct Part 3: The Penalties and Community Notification Process in the Release of a Predatory Offender

    Criminal Sexual Conduct Part 3: The Penalties and Community Notification Process in the Release of a Predatory Offender
    Over the last few months, we have seen an influx of questions about the offenses, penalties and potential ramifications of being convicted of a sex crime in Minnesota.  We decided to conduct a three-part series to answer some of the most…
  • May 23

    BWI Facts for the Upcoming Memorial Day Weekend

    BWI Facts for the Upcoming Memorial Day Weekend
    Assuming the weather complies, thousands of Minnesotans will be hauling their Alumacraft or pontoon boat to their favorite lake over Memorial Day weekend.  Jet skis, water-skiers, and fishermen will soon occupy the Land of 10,000 Lakes,…
  • May 22

    Bill Could Provide Minnesota Juveniles with a Second Chance

    Bill Could Provide Minnesota Juveniles with a Second Chance
    Minnesota legislators are considering adopting a bill that would restrict public access to juvenile delinquency records, except in cases where the juvenile committed a violent crime or was charged as an adult. The bill received strong support…
Rank this Week: 601

Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP…

Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury topics like auto accidents, truck accidents, and even gas drilling injuries in Pennsylvania.

http://www.dlplaw.com/category/dlp-law/
Rank this Week: 583

Parman & Easterday Blog

Parman & Easterday Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

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

    Adjust Expectations to Overcome Adversity

    Adjust Expectations to Overcome Adversity
    There was a time when planning for retirement was a pretty straightforward process. It was reasonable to assume that you’d work 30 or 40 years for the same company then retire at age 65, armed with your Social Security and a nice…
  • May 22

    Afterlife Planning With New Google Tool

    Afterlife Planning With New Google Tool
    Do you pay bills online? How about banking, do you manage your bank accounts and brokerage accounts online? If you answer these questions in the affirmative you need to consider the digital portion of your estate plan. While it is important…
  • May 20

    When is Ancillary Probate Necessary?

    When is Ancillary Probate Necessary?
    Probate, the process that will be used to settle your affairs in your home state, becomes Ancillary Probate when you own property in more than one state. Ancillary, or secondary probate, raises the cost and time you will spend, since the…
Rank this Week: 352

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

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

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)
    As we here at Suits by Suits get ready for a rare (but welcome!) three-day weekend, you might want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the week in disputes between executives and their employers.  We'd say crack open a cold one for us as…
  • May 23

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day
    While we’re a blog about disputes between executives and companies, we can’t overlook those significant days when those companies and executives pause for a national holiday.  Through our first year, we’ve looked at how…
  • May 21

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case
    Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Jackie Hosang Lawson and Jonathan Zang, two former Fidelity employees who seek to reverse the dismissal of their Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims.  In this post last…
Rank this Week: 569

Record on Appeal

Record on Appeal

Focuses on case law analysis, appellate events, and other topics in the area of appellate law. By Rebecca A. Copeland.

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

    Tips for Amicus Practice, Including Tips from Ninth Circuit Judge Clifton

    Tips for Amicus Practice, Including Tips from Ninth Circuit Judge Clifton
    On Monday, May 20, 2013, the HSBA Appellate Section hosted two panelists to discuss the topic of amicus briefs. The presenters were Daniel M. Gluck, Senior Staff Attorney with the ACLU in Honolulu, and Robert Thomas, of Damon Key Leong…
  • May 17

    Upcoming Federal and State Amicus Practice CLE

    Upcoming Federal and State Amicus Practice CLE
    This coming Monday, May 20, 2012, the HSBA Appellate Section will host a presentation on federal and state amicus practice. One of the speakers is my colleague Robert Thomas, who has written numerous amicus briefs before the United States…
  • May 16

    Writ to Watch: In the Matter of the Appl. of Hon. Constr. & Draying Co.

    Writ to Watch: In the Matter of the Appl. of Hon. Constr. & Draying Co.
    Today, the HAWSCT will hear oral arguments at 9AM in In the Matter of the Application of Honolulu Construction and Draying Company, Ltd. v. State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources et al., Scenic Hawaii, and Aloha Tower…
Rank this Week: 774

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers California personal injury, product liability and auto accident cases. By Brod Law Firm.

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

    Street Racing: A Growing Threat on California Road

    Street Racing: A Growing Threat on California Road
    For many, driving is simply a necessity, an in-between time at best and often a headache. For others, however, driving is a passion. These enthusiasts view a well-built engine as an object of beauty; there can never be enough power...
  • May 22

    A Glance Across the Aisle: The Criminal Side of Elder Abuse Law

    A Glance Across the Aisle: The Criminal Side of Elder Abuse Law
    As we’ve often explained in these pages, the criminal and civil systems are separate and distinct. Our law firm focuses on the civil system, where individuals are able to bring claims against others for legal wrongs. In contrast, the...
  • May 20

    Train Accidents: From Large-Scale Investigations to Individual Victim

    Train Accidents: From Large-Scale Investigations to Individual Victim
    For some, the thought of train travel conjures up memories of a simpler time and a bygone era of gentlemen in smoking jackets and women in hats. For others, trains remain a part of everyday life and the hustle and...
Rank this Week: 943

Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

Cover California divorce and family law issues. By The Law Office Of David P. Schwarz.

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

    Stockbrokers' Licenses suspended over past due Child Support

    Stockbrokers' Licenses suspended over past due Child Support
    The Indiana secretary of state has suspended the licenses of two stockbrokers after discovering they were delinquent making child-support payments. Kenneth McCabe, 41, Agua Dulce, Calif., owes more than $70,000 in Lake County, according to a…
  • May 22

    $250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

    $250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr
    In December of last year, pharma kingpin Stewart Rahr and his wife Carol announced that they would be divorcing after 43 years of marriage. The process was to be an amicable one, Rahr told me. Today, the New York Post's Page Six reports that…
  • May 20

    Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

    Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support
    A Los Angeles area man is requesting that his ex-wife to resume spousal support payments now that he's served jail time for raping her daughter, KCAL-TV reports. Ed Abar wants Carol Abar to resume $1,300-a-month payments he had been…
Rank this Week: 363

Smart Grid Legal News

Smart Grid Legal News

Covers news and legal commentary on issues related to the smart grid, including activities at state regulatory commissions, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). By Stevens & Lee.

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

    Legislators Override Veto; Supporting Smart Grid in Illinoi

    Legislators Override Veto; Supporting Smart Grid in Illinoi
    The quest to bring the smart grid to Illinois did not stop with the first veto override of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act in 2011. In many respects it fueled the clash between regulators, utilities and Governor Quinn. Enter…
  • May 17

    Smart Grid Kentucky

    Smart Grid Kentucky
    Last year, the Commonwealth of Kentucky released its final report of the Smart Grid Kentucky Roadmap Initiative. The report is a hefty 370 pages and provides an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the smart grid in Kentucky.…
  • May 10

    Florida Commission Gets Briefing on Smart Meter

    Florida Commission Gets Briefing on Smart Meter
    Recently Commission staff provided a Briefing on Smart Meters: Technical Information and Regulatory Issues to the Florida Public Service Commission. As previously reported, the FPSC held a public workshop last year to gather information and…
Rank this Week: 755

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Michigan DUI, drug and violent crime defense. By A. Scott Grabel & Associates.

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

    16-year-old Superior Township Teen Sentenced in Ypsilanti Township Robbery, Shooting

    16-year-old Superior Township Teen Sentenced in Ypsilanti Township Robbery, Shooting
    In November of 2012, a 39-year-old was allegedly shot in the leg and robbed of his cash at an Ypsilanti Township apartment complex. According to the victim, the perpetrator of the crime was an acquaintance of his, although the suspect fled…
  • May 24

    Van Buren County Man's Theft Conviction Overturned by Michigan Court of Appeal

    Van Buren County Man's Theft Conviction Overturned by Michigan Court of Appeal
    In 2012, Brian Lee Snyder was convicted for larceny in a building stemming from an October 2011 incident in which he allegedly stole a gold watch and silver pieces from an antique store in Mattawan, according to a news article at Mlive.com. …
  • May 24

    Ypsilanti Man to Be Arraigned on Federal Drug and Gun Charge

    Ypsilanti Man to Be Arraigned on Federal Drug and Gun Charge
    Charles Curtis Hobbs, a 35-year-old Ypsilanti resident, was arrested on May 12 by Ypsilanti police after officers received a call involving a domestic dispute in which the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend. When police…
Rank this Week: 988

TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual…

TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual Property Law

Covers traditional intellectual property (copyrights, patents and trademarks) and more nuanced areas of law, including media, technology, franchising, e-commerce, entertainment and advertising.By Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

http://www.wallertips.com/
  • May 24

    Common Myths: Registering Stylized Trademark

    Common Myths: Registering Stylized Trademark
    There are a number of intellectual property myths that attorneys hear over and over again. Periodically, we’ll feature some of these myths and examine the reality. Myth: I should register my trademark precisely as I use it today —…
  • May 17

    Debate Continues over Patent Reform

    Debate Continues over Patent Reform
    The Federalist Society recently hosted a panel “Is the Patent System Working or Broken?” at George Mason University School of Law featuring retired Federal Circuit Judges Paul Michel and Arthur Gajarsa and Seventh Circuit Judge…
  • May 16

    Seizure of AP Phone Records Reignites Interest in a Federal Reporter Shield Law

    Seizure of AP Phone Records Reignites Interest in a Federal Reporter Shield Law
    Last Friday, the Associated Press learned that the U.S. Justice Department had secretly seized telephone records in April and May of 2012 for more than 20 separate lines assigned to the AP and its journalists. (The AP story is available…
Rank this Week: 620