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CEB Blog

CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/
  • May 22

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview
    There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
  • May 20

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal
    Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
  • May 17

    Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

    Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment
    Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…
Rank this Week: 866

Central Illinois Paralegal

Central Illinois Paralegal

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

http://icclaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Full Time Legal Assistant Position!

    Full Time Legal Assistant Position!
    Firm: Parker & Parker (formerly Parker & Halliday)http://www.parkerandparkerattorneys.com/Position: Legal Assistant [full-time] Practice Areas: Personal Injury (Plaintiff) and emphasis in Nursing Home NeglectDivorceSome federal…
  • May 21

    Paralegal Position!

    Paralegal Position!
    Paralegal with experience wanted to fill in for a leave of absence of a paralegal who will be returning. Pay commensurate with level of experience. Start date flexible and this temporary position will last for approximately 3-5 months. Could…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 183

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 231

CFTC Law

CFTC Law

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

http://www.cftclaw.com/
Rank this Week: 256

Charleston Bankruptcy Blog

Charleston Bankruptcy Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy law and information. By Russell DeMott.

http://www.scbankruptcyattorney.com/blog
  • May 13

    U.S. Trustee Suspends Debtor Audit

    U.S. Trustee Suspends Debtor Audit
    The United States Trustee’s Office announced that it has suspended debtor audits. The 2005 Bankruptcy Code (BAPCPA– “Bankruptcy  Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act”) required the audits, which are…
  • Mar 27

    South Carolina Median Income Update: April, 2013

    South Carolina Median Income Update: April, 2013
      Twice a year median income figures are updated. These figures drive the consumer bankruptcy process. If you’re the  below median income for your household size, you usually (but not always) qualify for a Chapter 7…
  • Mar 3

    Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay Your Taxes?

    Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay Your Taxes?
    Using your credit card to pay taxes may make sense–sometimes. However, there are important considerations to using credit cards for this purpose. Kelly Phillips Erb, a Philadelphia tax lawyer and blogger at “Tax Girl,”…
Rank this Week: 652

Charlotte Law Library News

Charlotte Law Library News

Covers research, books and library news. From the Charlotte School of Law library team.

http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • May 22

    Summer School Supplementary Study Aids — Session 1

    Summer School Supplementary Study Aids — Session 1
    Session I of summer school classes begin this week. To help you get a jump start to the semester or to a better grasp throughout the semester check out these books and supplements available in the Law Library. Trial Practice: ……
  • May 21

    Book Giveaway!

    Book Giveaway!
    The Charlotte School of Law Library is launching a Book Giveaway! These are treatises, reporters, and state statutory items that will not move with us when we relocate the Law Library uptown. These materials will be available for free on…
  • May 21

    ALR Student’s Corner: The Environmental Law Practice Guide — An Explosion of Environmental Exposition

    ALR Student’s Corner: The Environmental Law Practice Guide — An Explosion of Environmental Exposition
    Prior to exploring the Environmental Law Practice Guide, I often wondered—why would I use a treatise to research a legal topic when I can use online research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis? What possible benefits could there be in…
Rank this Week: 286

Charon QC

Charon QC

Mix of legal ephemera and comment.

http://charonqc.wordpress.com
  • May 22

    The verdict is in: FailingGrayling LC guilty of attempted murder of Legal Aid

    The verdict is in: FailingGrayling LC guilty of attempted murder of Legal Aid
    Hat Tip to Catherine Baksi ‏@legalhackette ”Over 500 find Christopher Grayling guilty of attempted murder of legal aid at #saveukjustice demo” Catherine Baksi interviewed the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of…
  • May 22

    Legal Salary Survey

    Legal Salary Survey
    Legal Salary Survey 2013 An interesting infographic on salaries from Sellick Partnership  
  • May 22

    What do you do if you’ve worked with asbestos in the past?

    What do you do if you’ve worked with asbestos in the past?
    What do you do if you’ve worked with asbestos in the past? Paul Rooney Legal, Solicitors Asbestos is the greatest cause of work related deaths in the UK, and work related exposure is the most common source of contact with asbestos. For…
Rank this Week: 444

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer…

Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers class action litigation, fraud, consumer law and shareholder disputes. By DiTommaso Lubin.

http://www.chicagobusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message

    Viacom Sued in TCPA Class Action For Allegedly Sending Out Unsolicited Text Message
    With all the spam that companies tend to send out, it's no wonder that most people carefully guard their telephone numbers. Many people, however, don't think of the fact that they are giving their number to every person and company that they…
  • May 21

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged

    Chicago Tribune Settles Class Action Alleging Subscribers Overcharged
    Once a subscriber gives a company their credit/debit card or bank information to charge subscription fees, some companies will take advantage of that to raise their fees without notifying their subscribers. Such is allegedly the case with the…
  • May 20

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape

    Sketchers Settles Class Actions Alleging That its Shape-Ups Don't Really Help Consumers Get in Shape
    Many people are on the look-out for a quick fix to lose weight and get in shape. It is therefore no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people took advantage of Skechers's offer when they introduced shoes that claimed to help people lose…
Rank this Week: 451

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents, and personal injury law in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

http://www.chicagocaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    The Physics Behind a Car Accident; Why Seat Belts are Important

    The Physics Behind a Car Accident; Why Seat Belts are Important
    You remember high school physics right? I realize that most of our readers would say no to this question so this post will serve as a refresher course to help you learn something about motor vehicle accidents, physics, and safety. Put as…
  • May 22

    Lake Zurich Students Take Part in Simulated Drunk Driving Accident

    Lake Zurich Students Take Part in Simulated Drunk Driving Accident
    The scene was gruesome. As a group of high school students looked on, a lifeless teenage girl lay across the hood of a demolished car, somberly clothed in a blood spattered prom dress. A few yards away, her visibly intoxicated date attempted…
  • May 21

    Distracted Driving Statistics Highlight Importance of Responsibility When Using Technology

    Distracted Driving Statistics Highlight Importance of Responsibility When Using Technology
    In the last decade, the number of distracted driving car accidentstarget="_blank"> in the United States has gone through the roof. With 387,000 injuries last year alone, distracted driving makes up a sizable chunk of all annual car…
Rank this Week: 693

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 449

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 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…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
Rank this Week: 678

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 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…
  • May 20

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month

    Deaths from Dog Attacks Rise in Summer Month
    A jogger from California and a double-amputee from South Carolina are two of the most recent victims of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. Dog bite attorneys at Pintas & Mullins highlight these stories to encourage the public to be more aware…
Rank this Week: 421

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. Published by attorney R. David Donoghue.

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/
  • May 1

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

    Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit
    DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century Smoking, Inc., No. 12 C 50324, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 14) (Kapala, J.). Judge Kapala granted the agreed portions of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction in this trademark case involving…
  • Apr 29

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

    Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)
    Eiserman & Assocs., LLC v. Rosen, No. 13 C 1315, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v. Does 1-33, No. 13 C 1323, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v.…
  • Apr 26

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

    Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved
    CBOE v. ISE, No. 07 C 623, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 6, 2013) (Lefkow, J.). Judge Lefkow granted in part plaintiff CBOE’s motion to strike defendant ISE’s expert witness in this patent case, as follows: This case was not governed…
Rank this Week: 182

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime, class actions, and wage and hour cases. By Chicago Overtime Law Center.

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit

    New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit
    With employment lawsuits nationwide rising about 200% over the last decade, it is more important than ever for employees to know their rights as workers. Employment attorneys have cited growing awareness of employment law as a major cause of…
  • May 20

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected
    While many interns don't expect to get paid for the work that they do, many also do not expect to work 11-hour days performing the same tasks as paid employees. Such is allegedly the case with a class-action of interns for Hearst Corporation,…
  • May 14

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime
    This blog has previously discussed cases where employees sue, not only for unpaid overtime, but for money lost in illegal tip pools. According to the labor law, employees are entitled to the full benefit of the tips they earn and cannot be…
Rank this Week: 831

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 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…
  • May 18

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago

    Cop Kills Pit Bull That Attacked Two in Chicago
    A loose pit bull in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago attacked a 63-year-old man in the area of 59th Street and Eggleston Avenue Wednesday morning. The man reportedly sustained several puncture wounds and needed medical treatment at…
Rank this Week: 726

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com
Rank this Week: 772

Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers child abuse, neglect and injuries. By Wolf, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.childinjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 623

ChildLaw Blog

ChildLaw Blog

Commentary, insight and analysis on children's law, policy and current issues.

http://www.childlaw.us/
  • May 23

    Are child porn viewers less dangerous than we thought?

    Are child porn viewers less dangerous than we thought?
    This recent commentary, by Slate.com columnist and journalist writer Emily Bazelon (who earlier this year wrote a New York Times Magazine cover story on the Marsh Law Firm's groundbreaking work on restitution for child pornography victims),…
  • May 13

    D.C. Circuit Weighs Child Pornography Restitution Case

    D.C. Circuit Weighs Child Pornography Restitution Case
    From the BLT: The Blog of LegalTimes, a recent post about the Marsh Law Firm's continued efforts on behalf of child pornography victims in the long-running Monzel case: The thorny question of how to calculate restitution to victims of child…
  • May 7

    Amy and Vicky, Child Porn Victims: No Joint and Several Liability

    Amy and Vicky, Child Porn Victims: No Joint and Several Liability
    From FindLaw, a post about the Marsh Law Firm's latest restitution case: You'd have to imagine, at some point, that either Congress (ha!) or the Supreme Court will step in and clear up the confusion surrounding restitution for those depicted…
Rank this Week: 947

Children and the Law

Children and the Law

By the Center for Children, Law & Policy at the University of Houston Law Center.

http://childrenandthelawblog.com/
  • May 17

    Conference: Lunch with the Mayor & Breakout Session

    Conference: Lunch with the Mayor & Breakout Session
    Over lunch, Mayor Annise Parker told the audience touching personal stories of her own children adopted out of foster care. We are now enjoying 7 amazing breakout sessions over 3 hours.  Only 2 more hours until the conference concludes!…
  • May 17

    Last Day of Conference Begins with Frankie Guzman’s Story

    Last Day of Conference Begins with Frankie Guzman’s Story
    Frankie Guzman, a Soros Fellow at the National Center for Youth Law, starts off this morning’s session with his life story of overcoming years in juvenile prison in California and later attending Berkeley and UCLA Law.  Most…
  • May 17

    Friday’s Children and the Law News Roundup

    Friday’s Children and the Law News Roundup
    Los Angeles School Board Cracks Down on Suspensions for Minor Infractions, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Amid a deepening debate over appropriate school discipline, board members of the nation’s second largest school district…
Rank this Week: 350

Chilling Effects Clearinghouse…

Chilling Effects Clearinghouse Notices

Features copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret cease and desist notices.

http://www.chillingeffects.org/
Rank this Week: 28

China Law Blog

China Law Blog

Covers China business, travel and news. By Dan Harris and Steve Dickinson.

http://www.chinalawblog.com/
  • May 21

    Will the Real CIETAC Please Stand Up?

    Will the Real CIETAC Please Stand Up?
    For more than a year, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), China’s dominant arbitral institution since its founding in 1956, has been fighting a noisy and public civil war. The resulting chaos…
  • May 20

    How To Protect Your Trademark In China; How To Stop Your Distributer From “Stealing” Your Trademark

    How To Protect Your Trademark In China; How To Stop Your Distributer From “Stealing” Your Trademark
    As often as we write about the need to register your trademarks in China, we have never written about how common it is for your China distributer to take your trademark and of how easy it is to prevent that.  I thought of this last week…
  • May 18

    How To Change Your WFOE Legal Representative. It Ain’t Easy….

    How To Change Your WFOE Legal Representative. It Ain’t Easy….
    Over the years my law firm has been called in a number of times to try to get rid of an out of control Legal Representative of a WOFE.  Typically, the company calling us thinks that it ought to be able to rid itself of its WFOE Legal…
Rank this Week: 671

China-U.S. Trade Law

China-U.S. Trade Law

Covers active trade disputes between China and the United States, as well as this particular trade relationship, and international trade more generally. Also discusses the use of the rule of law to settle their differences. By Baker Hostetler Law Firm.

http://www.chinaustradelawblog.com/
  • May 21

    Feldman, Burke Examine GPX Case and NME Subsidie

    Feldman, Burke Examine GPX Case and NME Subsidie
    中文请点击这里 The China-U.S. Trade Law Blog has not posted a new article in a while, but mostly because Elliot Feldman and John Burke have been working on a major article - Testing The Limits Of…
  • May 2

    Hong Kong Seeks to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties with U.S.

    Hong Kong Seeks to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties with U.S.
    The largest-ever Hong Kong promotion in the United States will be held this summer to showcase Hong Kong's advantages for American companies looking to tap new business opportunities in Asia, particularly on the Chinese mainland. "Think Asia,…
  • Feb 28

    Feldman Says Trade Law Impedes Renewable Energy Development

    Feldman Says Trade Law Impedes Renewable Energy Development
    Elliot Feldman delivered the Distinguished Alumni Lecture at the University of Chicago’s Center in Paris on February 5, 2013.  He explained how international trade law is impeding the development of renewable energy such as…
Rank this Week: 700

Chinese Law Prof Blog

Chinese Law Prof Blog

By George Washington University Law Professor Donald C. Clarke.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/china_law_prof_blog/
Rank this Week: 232

Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers chiropractor malpractice, negligence and injuries. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.chiropracticinjurylawyer.com/
  • May 23

    PRP Crash Injures Girl on Bicycle

    PRP Crash Injures Girl on Bicycle
    On Wednesday afternoon in the 9100 block of Hi View Lane, just east of Dixie Highway, a twelve year old girl was hit head-on while riding her bike. Emergency responders reported that the girl went through the windshield of the car that hit…
  • May 23

    Lawsuit Filed Against Sovereign Grace Ministries Alleges Brutal Sex Crime

    Lawsuit Filed Against Sovereign Grace Ministries Alleges Brutal Sex Crime
    A lawsuit filed in Maryland against the Louisville-based Sovereign Grace Ministries alleges that church workers repeatedly sexually and physically abused young children, conspired with their superiors to cover up the abuse and encouraged…
  • May 16

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide
    Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
Rank this Week: 666

Church Law Group Blog

Church Law Group Blog

Focuses on all aspects of law related to churches, ministries and ministry-related nonprofit organizations. By Anthony & Middlebrook, P.C.

http://churchlawgroup.com/blog/
  • May 22

    IRS Officials Close to Auditing Churche

    IRS Officials Close to Auditing Churche
    From The Christian Post, Erik Stanley:  For some time now, the IRS has not been auditing churches. As I explained in more detail in this post, the IRS’ decision to “suspend” church audits stems from a 2009 federal court…
  • May 20

    The Pastor’s Study

    The Pastor’s Study
    QUESTION:  What does recognition of tax exemption mean? ANSWER:  Eligibility for tax-exempt status is different from recognition of that status.  When the IRS recognizes the exempt status of an organization, it makes a written…
  • May 3

    The Pastor’s Study

    The Pastor’s Study
    QUESTION:  What is the income exclusion available for ministers of the gospel by use of a parsonage or housing allowance? ANSWER:  Section 107 allows a minister of the gospel to exclude from income the rental value – including…
Rank this Week: 303

Citizen Media Law Project Blog

Citizen Media Law Project Blog

Covers defamation, anonymity, copyright, trademark, SLAPP and other online journalism legal topics.

http://www.citmedialaw.org
  • May 22

    Massachusetts Courts Mull Right of Access to Deceased Family Members' E-mail

    Massachusetts Courts Mull Right of Access to Deceased Family Members' E-mail
    A case in the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, Ajemian v. Yahoo!, Inc., decided on May 7, is the latest case dealing with ownership of digital assets after death. Plaintiffs, Marianne Ajemian and Robert Ajemian, are co-administrators of…
  • May 15

    Justice Dept.'s Media Investigation Policy Falls Flat Compared to Other Protections Against Press Intrusion

    Justice Dept.'s Media Investigation Policy Falls Flat Compared to Other Protections Against Press Intrusion
    As has been widely reported, the U.S. Department of Justice has disclosed that it has obtained two months' worth of telephone records from 20 separate phone lines assigned to the journalists and offices of the Associated Press. The Associated…
  • May 10

    3D Printed Guns and the First Amendment

    3D Printed Guns and the First Amendment
    Several news organizations are reporting today that the U.S. Government, through the Department of State, through the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), sent a letter to the organization Defense Distributed, requesting the…
Rank this Week: 985

Civil Procedure & Federal…

Civil Procedure & Federal Courts Blog

By Professors Robin Effron, Cynthia L. Fountaine, and Adam Steinman

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/civpro/
  • May 22

    Pereyra and Sunshine on Settlement Rates After Twombly and Iqbal

    Pereyra and Sunshine on Settlement Rates After Twombly and Iqbal
    Victor Abel Pereyra and Benjamin Sunshine, of University of Illinois College of Law, have posted on SSRN their paper Access-to-Justice v. Efficiency: An Empirical Study of Settlement Rates After Twombly and Iqbal. Abstract: A party’s…
  • May 17

    Coleman on Hoffman on Civil Rulemaking After Twombly and Iqbal

    Coleman on Hoffman on Civil Rulemaking After Twombly and Iqbal
    Now available on the Courts Law section of JOTWELL is an essay by Brooke Coleman (Seattle) entitled Celebrating Civil Rulemaking. It reviews a recent article by Lonny Hoffman (Houston), Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, which will…
  • May 17

    Meyn on Comparing Civil and Criminal Discovery

    Meyn on Comparing Civil and Criminal Discovery
    Prof. Ion Meyn (Wisconsin) has posted on SSRN a draft of his article Discovery and Darkness: The Information Deficit in Criminal Disputes, which will appear in the Brooklyn Law Review. Here’s the abstract: Scholarship has long recognized a…
Rank this Week: 883

Clancco: Art & Law

Clancco: Art & Law

Covers the relationship between art and law with a focus on intellectual property, nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, free speech, and contemporary art. By Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento.

http://clancco.com/wp
  • May 23

    “While visual analysis is essential, it is not the only factor in determining intent.”

    “While visual analysis is essential, it is not the only factor in determining intent.”
    I’m quoted in this Photo-Eye Blog article by Talia Kosh. Actually, I’m misquoted (and misspelled), but you’ll get the gist. My actual thoughts can be viewed here. However, I do note that I disagree with Kosh when she states,…
  • May 23

    Bloomberg Video on The FBI’s Art Theft Team

    Bloomberg Video on The FBI’s Art Theft Team
    Art theft is said by some groups to be an $8 billion a year industry–Van Goghs, Mattisses, Picassos and national treasures fill the ever-growing list of stolen works, and the FBI has a special Art Theft Task Force that has been working…
  • May 20

    When It Comes to Masculinity, Art and Fair Use, SIZE MATTERS.

    When It Comes to Masculinity, Art and Fair Use, SIZE MATTERS.
    One of my favorite heavy metal guitarists, Dave Mustaine, has a great saying regarding talent: “It’s not the size of the pencil that matters, it’s how you write your name.” If only we could get over this preoccupation…
Rank this Week: 176

Class Action Fairness Act Blog

Class Action Fairness Act Blog

Offers information, cases and insights on the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA). By McGlinchey Stafford.

http://www.cafalawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 227

ClassActionBlawg.com

ClassActionBlawg.com

Features class action news, commentary, and analysis. By Paul Karlsgodt.

http://classactionblawg.com
Rank this Week: 419

Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Informs local attorneys of major legal developments important to their practice. By Sue Altmeyer.

http://suealtmeyer.typepad.com/cleveland_law_library_web/
Rank this Week: 330

CM Law Library Blog

CM Law Library Blog

Seeks to inform the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law community about key legal education, research, practice, and law library news, with a particular focus on Cuyahoga County and Ohio as well as faculty research interests.

http://cmlawlibraryblog.classcaster.net/
  • Nov 28

    Your Guide to Library Study Aid

    Your Guide to Library Study Aid
    Our Study Aids guide covers how to find study aids and the different kinds of study aids available. The Guide lists study aids by type and series, like Sum & Substance, Examples & Explanations, Understanding Series, and Emanuel Law…
  • Nov 27

    Listen to Study Aids on CD-ROM or iPhone

    Listen to Study Aids on CD-ROM or iPhone
    If you want a break from all that reading, you may want to try listening to your study aids. Sum & Substance is a very popular series of study aids that are available [for free] on CD-ROM from us or [not for free] for your iPhone from the…
  • Nov 26

    Study Room Protocol in Preparation for Exam

    Study Room Protocol in Preparation for Exam
    As you ready yourself to take your exams, think ahead about where and when you plan to get in the necessary hours of study. Now that all study rooms are reserved online, this should be easier than ever. In addition, for the first time you…
Rank this Week: 386

Collection Development Blog

Collection Development Blog

Covers legal news and resources. By the Servies Collection Development Department of the Hong Kong University Library.

http://obelix.lib.hku.hk/cdblog
  • May 18

    Visual report — infographic work on the International Criminal Tribunal

    Visual report — infographic work on the International Criminal Tribunal
    The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice has launched a new report, “International Criminal Tribunals: A Visual Overview”.  For public interest law focus, this new 90-page report provides analysis and information…
  • Apr 17

    Launch of the UN Depository Libraries - Global Outreach Map

    Launch of the UN Depository Libraries - Global Outreach Map
    To share ideas of outreach activities, promote interests in global UN issues and encourage the use of UN information resources, Dag Hammarskjöld Library has recently launched a Global Outreach Map.  With this map, feedback about the…
  • Apr 16

    UN Documentation Research Guide: updated and expanded

    UN Documentation Research Guide: updated and expanded
    In honor of the 60th anniversary of the appointment of Dag Hammarskjold as Secretary-General, the library has recently launched a new UN Documentation Research Guide (http://research.un.org/en/docs) with expanded and updated information.…
Rank this Week: 54

Collin County Criminal Lawyers…

Collin County Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Texas DUI and criminal law. By Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC.

http://www.collincountycriminallawyers.com/
  • May 20

    A Recent Case Win--DUI/DWI Found Not Guilty

    A Recent Case Win--DUI/DWI Found Not Guilty
    By Bo Kalabus bo@kalabuslaw.com Office: 972-562-7549 24 Hour Jail Release 214-402-4364 The client was pulled over for having a headlight out in the early morning hours last September. Once at the driver's side window, the trooper smelled…
  • May 20

    Need a Writ Bond or Attorney Bond in Collin County for a DUI Arrest?

    Need a Writ Bond or Attorney Bond in Collin County for a DUI Arrest?
    By Bo Kalabus bo@kalabuslaw.com Office: 972-562-7549 www.rosenthalwadas.com 24-Hour Jail Release 214-402-4364 Call for Immediate Jail Release 214-402-4364 Getting a phone call in the middle of the night and learning that you have a loved…
  • Dec 31

    Need a Writ Bond or Attorney Bond in Collin County for Immediate Jail Release?

    Need a Writ Bond or Attorney Bond in Collin County for Immediate Jail Release?
    By Bo Kalabus bo@kalabuslaw.com Office: 972-562-7549www.rosenthalwadas.com 24-Hour Jail Release 214-402-4364 Call for Immediate Jail Release 214-402-4364 Getting a phone call in the middle of the night and learning that you have a family…
Rank this Week: 751

Colorado Bankruptcy Blawg

Colorado Bankruptcy Blawg

Covers debt relief for Colorado consumers and businesses under Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. By Robin Kert Hunt.

http://web.mac.com/coloatty/iWeb/bkr/blawg/blawg.html
Rank this Week: 335

Colorado Construction Litigation

Colorado Construction Litigation

Covers construction litigation in Colorado. By Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC.

http://hhmrlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    In Re Golba: The Knaubs v. Golba and Rollison, Debtors - Revisited

    In Re Golba: The Knaubs v. Golba and Rollison, Debtors - Revisited
    Roughly a year ago, this blog reviewed a bankruptcy court order finding an individual’s, Greg Rollison (“Rollison”), debt was non-dischargeable.  The court found Rollison made false representations under §…
  • Apr 19

    Colorado Senate Bill 13-052 Dies in Committee

    Colorado Senate Bill 13-052 Dies in Committee
    On April 17, 2013, the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee voted, along party lines, to postpone indefinitely SB 52. Here is a link to the Denver Business Journal's story regarding the bill and its untimely demise: "Lawmakers kill…
  • Apr 16

    Update on Colorado Senate Bill 13-052

    Update on Colorado Senate Bill 13-052
    Here is an update regarding SB 52 from Amie Mayhew, Executive Director of the Colorado Association of Home Builders:Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard the proponents testimony on SB-52.  Because the Senate was due back on…
Rank this Week: 692

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 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…
  • May 21

    The FCC Asks: Should Government and Private Users Share Radio Facilities?

    The FCC Asks: Should Government and Private Users Share Radio Facilities?
    Proposals for satellite and space operations call for new commingling of spectrum operations. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) looks to alter the way in which certain spectrum is to be shared between the government and…
Rank this Week: 739

Compliance Building

Compliance Building

Covers compliance and business ethics. By Doug Cornelius.

http://www.compliancebuilding.com
  • May 21

    SEC Warns About Exemptive Order Compliance

    SEC Warns About Exemptive Order Compliance
    The SEC’ Division of Investment Management issued new guidance to reminds firms to comply with conditions and representations in exemptive orders. The guidance suggests that firms “adopt and implement policies and procedures…
  • May 20

    SEC’s Compliance Outreach Program

    SEC’s Compliance Outreach Program
    I was able to attend the Boston stop on the SEC’s Compliance Outreach Program. Michael Garrity, the Associate Director of the Boston Examination Program kicked off the program, by highlighting some examination statistics. There are 1200…
  • May 17

    Compliance Bricks and Mortar for May 17

    Compliance Bricks and Mortar for May 17
    These are some of the compliance-related stories that recently caught my attention. White: SEC’s No. 1 priority is more adviser examinations By Mark Schoeff Jr. in Investment News The Securities and Exchange Commission’s top…
Rank this Week: 908

ComplianceAsia News

ComplianceAsia News

Provides information for compliance professionals dealing with issues in financial regulation with a focus on the Asian region.

http://www.compliance.asia/
  • May 20

    SFC proposes substantial changes to Professional Investor regime in Hong Kong

    SFC proposes substantial changes to Professional Investor regime in Hong Kong
    The SFC in Hong Kong has announced a 3 month consultation on major changes to the professional investor regime in Hong Kong.  The full announcement is below (our emphasis added).  We expect quite a vocal response to the consultation…
  • May 16

    Happy birthday to u

    Happy birthday to u
    Tonight in Singapore we are hosting our first of two anniversary parties.  ComplianceAsia is now 10.  Thanks to all of our clients, staff and partners who have supported us over the last decade. 10 years ago we set up the first…
  • May 16

    More from the ICAC

    More from the ICAC
    Today the HK ICAC announced a jail sentence for two insurance agents convicted of falsifying commissions.  The full ICAC is below: Ex-insurance agents jailed for accepting $563,000 bribes and deceiving commissions 16 May 2013 Two…
Rank this Week: 729

Concurring Opinions

Concurring Opinions

Covers a broad range of legal topics. By Professors Daniel J. Solove, Kaimipono Wenger, Dave Hoffman, Nate Oman, Frank Pasquale, Deven Desai, Danielle Citron, Lawrence Cunningham, Sarah Waldeck, Jaya Ramji-Nogales, Solangel Maldonado, Gerard Magliocca

http://www.concurringopinions.com
  • Nov 26

    When is it ok to be "descriptive"

    When is it ok to be "descriptive"
    I presented a taxonomy of federal litigation today to a terrific audience at Rutgers-Camden. As I’ve covered in exhausting detail, the paper sets out to describe how lawyers organize causes of action together into complaints.  It uses a…
  • Nov 26

    Majoring in college sport

    Majoring in college sport
    Last year, I wrote about a proposal by Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post to allow college athletes to major in their sport, building a (hopefully) rigorous curriculum around participation on the team.
  • Nov 26

    Cloture Reform-One Further Thought

    Cloture Reform-One Further Thought
    Both parties in the Senate appear to be gearing up for a showdown in January over the rules governing filibusters.
Rank this Week: 204

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

Covers condominium law in Ontario, Canada. By Heenan Blaikie LLP.

http://www.condoreporter.com/
  • May 22

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn a previous blog, we reported on a case, Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3, where an unhappy unit owner sued the Corporation for various alleged infractions relating to the replacement of existing wooden…
  • May 21

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine
    Posted by AdminJason Rivait is the featured contributor in the newest Questions & Answers section of the Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe magazine. Jason discusses requests for records, the potential for labour or copying costs and time…
  • May 14

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn the case of Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3 an unhappy condo owner sued the condominium corporation, claiming that the corporation undertook work that constituted a substantial change without proper…
Rank this Week: 298

Conflict of Laws .net

Conflict of Laws .net

Covers news and discussion on the conflict of laws in private international law cases. Editor is Martin George of the University of Birmingham. Published in association with the Journal of Private International Law.

http://conflictoflaws.net
  • May 17

    Transnational Dispute Management 3 (2013) – Corruption and Arbitration

    Transnational Dispute Management 3 (2013) – Corruption and Arbitration
    The latest issue of TDM is now available. This special issue on Corruption and Arbitration analyzes new trends and challenges regarding the intersection between allegations of corruption and decisions by arbitral tribunals regarding…
  • May 16

    New Czech Act on Private International Law

    New Czech Act on Private International Law
    See this post over at Transnational Notes.
  • May 15

    New U.S. Casebook on Conflict of Law

    New U.S. Casebook on Conflict of Law
    Professor Laura Little (Temple University’s Beasley School of Law) is the author of a new U.S. casebook on the Conflict of Laws published in the Aspen Casebook Series. Although relying essentially on U.S. sources, the casebook contains…
Rank this Week: 493

Conglomerate

Conglomerate

Covers business, law, economics and society. By Professors Gordon Smith, Christine Hurt, Lisa Fairfax, David Zarin, Usha Rodrigues, and Erik Gerding

http://www.theconglomerate.org/
  • May 23

    Vic Fleischer on the Apple Rule

    Vic Fleischer on the Apple Rule
    The late Larry Ribstein coined the phrase "the Apple Rule" when Apple seemed to be the only corporation engaged in...
  • May 23

    The Law and Economics of Tornado Shelters (and Angelina Jolie)

    The Law and Economics of Tornado Shelters (and Angelina Jolie)
    Here is my disclaimer: I'm from "tornado alley." Here is "my tornado." The Lubbock tornado was 43 years ago (gulp),...
  • May 22

    Mercantilism In International Finance

    Mercantilism In International Finance
    In a trade-in-services dispute that looks quite a bit like pre-WTO trade in goods disputes, Indonesia is conditioning the sale...
Rank this Week: 113

Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/
  • May 21

    The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employer

    The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employer
    Daniel SchwartzAs I highlighted last month, Vine – a new video-sharing app — is quickly infiltrating the workplace.  Since my original post, I’ve been keeping tabs on what people are doing on it. And it isn’t…
  • May 21

    Paid Sick Leave (PSL) “Fixes” Pass State Senate; Final Approval Expected

    Paid Sick Leave (PSL) “Fixes” Pass State Senate; Final Approval Expected
    Daniel SchwartzShortly after passage of the Paid Sick Leave law a few years ago, it became apparent that there were several quirks in the law that would make enforcement and compliance challenging in some places. I highlighted a few issues in…
  • May 17

    Act On Clarifying Ownership of Work-Related Social Media Accounts Before You Become “Dinner”

    Act On Clarifying Ownership of Work-Related Social Media Accounts Before You Become “Dinner”
    Daniel SchwartzYesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of delivering the keynote address at Adnet Technologies’ Worksmart 2013. My thanks to Adnet (Christopher, Ed, Amanda, and Faith in particular) and the hundreds…
Rank this Week: 705

Constitutional Law Prof Blog

Constitutional Law Prof Blog

By Professors Steven D. Schwinn and Ruthann Robson

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/conlaw/
  • May 23

    President Obama on Drones, Guantanamo

    President Obama on Drones, Guantanamo
    President Obama spoke out today on his administration's use of drone attacks and argued (again) for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in a speech that looked to wind down the war on terror. Politico reports here. President…
  • May 20

    Marcia Coyle on the Roberts Court

    Marcia Coyle on the Roberts Court
    Marcia Coyle, Chief Washington Correspondent for the National Law Journal, was kind enough to talk with me last week about her new book, The Roberts Court: The Struggle for the Constitution. The book tells the full stories (including the…
  • May 20

    Third Circuit Invalidates President Obama's NLRB Recess Appointment

    Third Circuit Invalidates President Obama's NLRB Recess Appointment
    A divided three-judge panel of the Third Circuit last week invalidated President Obama's recess appointment of Craig Becker as a member of the National Labor Relations Board. The ruling, National Labor Relations Board v. New Vista Nursing and…
Rank this Week: 217