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Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Halifax Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice law, including anaesthesia errors, chiropractic malpractice, emergency room errors, and hospital negligence. By John McKiggan.

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

    Appeal Court Upholds Jury Decision in Med Mal Trial: Goodwin v Olupona

    Appeal Court Upholds Jury Decision in Med Mal Trial: Goodwin v Olupona
    Judge or Jury? In most provinces in Canada, it is possible to have a civil case tried by judge alone or by judge and jury. I discussed this recently in an article on my Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, Do I have a right to a jury trial…
  • May 17

    Medical malpractice litigation helps improve patient care

    Medical malpractice litigation helps improve patient care
    I read with interest this article in the New York times written by Joanna Schwartz, a professor of law at the University of California, Los Angeles. One of the (false) arguments trotted out by oppontents of medical malpractice litigation is…
  • May 10

    Doctors negligent, but family loses medical malpractice claim: Mangal v. William Osler Health Centre

    Doctors negligent, but family loses medical malpractice claim: Mangal v. William Osler Health Centre
    This recent decision from the Ontario Supreme Court highlights the difficulties faced by families who want to pursue a medical malpractice claim for the loss of a loved one. Sharon Mangal was admitted to the William Olser Hospital on…
Rank this Week: 848

Utah Estate Planning

Utah Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/
  • May 24

    Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare

    Hospice Not Feeling the Love from Medicare
    Despite a three-year-old order from Congress, Medicare has yet to begin an experiment to expand hospice services to allow beneficiaries to continue potentially lifesaving treatments to see if it would save money while improving the patients'…
  • May 23

    Watch Out for State Death Taxe

    Watch Out for State Death Taxe
    Even if death and taxes are the only things certain in life, state legislators say they can never be certain about death taxes. The federal death tax has all but disappeared from the radar screen of most taxpayers. Why? The fiscal…
  • May 22

    Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA

    Remember to Take RMD from Inherited IRA
    If you inherit the IRA of an individual who has a required distribution for the year, you – as the beneficiary – must take any remaining required minimum distribution (RMD). Not all assets are inherited in the same way. Take IRAs, for…
Rank this Week: 101

The California Wage and Hour Law…

The California Wage and Hour Law Blog for Employees

Covers overtime, meal breaks, rest breaks, and pay checks. By Steven G. Pearl.

http://cawageandhourlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 302

Representing Investors

Representing Investors

Covers securities arbitration, litigation and regulatory news. By Maddox Hargett & Caruso, P.C.

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

    Former LPL Financial Broker Charged by SEC

    Former LPL Financial Broker Charged by SEC
    A former adviser affiliated with LPL Financial LLC has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of defrauding investors and stealing $2 million from at least six clients. According to the civil complaint, former LPL…
  • May 17

    B-Ds Address Sales of Alternative Investment

    B-Ds Address Sales of Alternative Investment
    Alternative investments like non-traded REITs and private placements have levied financial havoc on many investors in recent years. Now, facing pressure from regulators, some broker/dealers are making changes to how they sell these kinds of…
  • May 16

    Report: Senior Designations Can Confuse the Elderly

    Report: Senior Designations Can Confuse the Elderly
    A May 7 story by NPR highlights some of the ways in which bogus financial advisers use the “art of confusion” to siphon money from unsuspecting elder Americans. A contributing factor to this type of elder fraud is the myriad of…
Rank this Week: 743

TortsProf Blog

TortsProf Blog

Covers accident and injury law. By Professors William G. Childs, Sheila B. Scheuerman and Christopher J. Robinette.

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

    Fordham's "Lawyering for Groups"

    Fordham's "Lawyering for Groups"
    Howard Erichson and Ben Zipursky of Fordham recently chaired a symposium on "Lawyering for Groups." Participants included Beth Burch, Kristen Carpenter, Sam Issacharoff, Alexandra Lahav, Troy McKenzie, Nancy Moore, and Eli Wald. The…
  • May 22

    Turkewitz on PI Advertising and Mass Accident

    Turkewitz on PI Advertising and Mass Accident
    Over at New York Personal Injury Law Blog, Eric Turkewitz looks at lawyer advertising in the wake of the Metro-North derailment. --CJR
  • May 21

    CT: Attorneys Absolutely Immune During Litigation from Fraud, IIED Claim

    CT: Attorneys Absolutely Immune During Litigation from Fraud, IIED Claim
    A divided Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed yesterday that attorneys are absolutely immune from claims for fraud and IIED for conduct that occurred during litigation. The case involved a series of attorneys who allegedly concealed a client's…
Rank this Week: 263

Leiter Reports: A Group Blog

Leiter Reports: A Group Blog

Covers academic freedom, authoritarianism and fascism, intelligent design and more. By University of Texas Professor Brian R. Leiter and others.

http://leiterreports.typepad.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 689

Idaho Estate Planning

Idaho Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and special needs trusts. By Mark E. Wight.

http://idahoestateplanning.typepad.com/idaho_estate_planning/
  • May 24

    Idaho Estate Planning Attorney, Mark Wight - You Tube Star!

    Idaho Estate Planning Attorney, Mark Wight - You Tube Star!
    Regular readers of our blog have probably noticed the addition of videos to some of our articles. We are excited to have these educational and promotional videos available for the public. We invite you to visit our You Tube Channel, browse…
  • May 23

    Treasure Valley Moms Know Best - Have "The Talk" With Her

    Treasure Valley Moms Know Best - Have "The Talk" With Her
    “To the extent that there is a disconnect between parents and their grown children on these financial topics, our data show that families can look to mom to help bridge that gap,” says Lauren Brouhard, senior vice president of retirement…
  • May 22

    Bookkeeping Critical For Idahoans Caring For Parent

    Bookkeeping Critical For Idahoans Caring For Parent
    There was no contract, no invoice, and no evidence the family agreed to pay him anything. Sure, Anthony gave round-the-clock care. The family would have hired round-the-clock nurses if he hadn’t been there.
Rank this Week: 172

CEB Blog

CEB Blog

Covers California law.

http://blog.ceb.com/
  • May 24

    Organizing Discovery

    Organizing Discovery
    For discovery to be useful in a case, it must be organized. One effective way to organize discovery is with an issue table. Issue tables are a way to keep track of the main issues, the elements of the claims and defenses, and the relevant…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 981

CEB blog

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com
  • May 24

    Organizing Discovery

    Organizing Discovery
    For discovery to be useful in a case, it must be organized. One effective way to organize discovery is with an issue table. Issue tables are a way to keep track of the main issues, the elements of the claims and defenses, and the relevant…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 577

Sustainability Counsel

Sustainability Counsel

Covers renewable energy, green technology, green building, climate change, and financial incentives.

http://sustainability-counsel.com
  • May 24

    In Case It Was Not Already Clear . . .

    In Case It Was Not Already Clear . . .
    It is proving very difficult for plaintiffs to survive a motion to dismiss, let alone obtain judicial relief associated with the alleged results of climate change. Earlier this week, on May 20, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States…
  • May 23

    Trespass By Fracturing? Alive and well in West Virginia

    Trespass By Fracturing? Alive and well in West Virginia
    The theory of trespass by hydraulic fracturing has gained some momentum.  A federal district court in West Virginia concluded that, under state law, hydraulic fracturing under the land of an adjoining property is an actionable…
  • May 15

    Ambient Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Concentrations Continue to Rise, But The Likelihood of Dramatic New Climate Change Action Remains Low

    Ambient Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Concentrations Continue to Rise, But The Likelihood of Dramatic New Climate Change Action Remains Low
    On May 9, 2013, the daily concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeded 400 parts per million (ppm) at the Mauna Loa monitoring station for the first time ever according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Rank this Week: 182

Edward Hands and Lewis Blog

Edward Hands and Lewis Blog

Covers UK legal stories.

http://www.ehlsolicitors.co.uk/blog/
  • May 24

    Martin of Market Harborough: Blogging from the Basin

    Martin of Market Harborough: Blogging from the Basin
    Greetings fellow Harburians from my “bracing” wharf side office. I say bracing because unless you brace against the wind you’ll get blown flat. I’ve got the ballast to survive but if my slim line P.A.  Frances…
  • May 24

    Buying a Business – what you need to know

    Buying a Business – what you need to know
    Buying a business, when planned correctly, can lead to successfully becoming your own boss. There are many key factors that need to be considered when looking into buying a business… What can you afford? – Budgeting is vital. No…
  • May 24

    HMRC Enquiry Settlements: some flexibility is allowed after all

    HMRC Enquiry Settlements: some flexibility is allowed after all
    The High Court held that HMRC’s decision to reach a settlement with Goldman Sachs in relation to outstanding national insurance contributions (NICs) and interest thereon was not unlawful, as had been challenged through Judicial Review.…
Rank this Week: 777

Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury legal news, including car accidents, insurance law and workers' compensation. By LaBovick & LaBovovick.

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/
  • May 24

    Why Are Subsequent Remedial Repairs Inadmissible in Court?

    Why Are Subsequent Remedial Repairs Inadmissible in Court?
    Injuries resulting from dangerous conditions on commercial or personal property amount to a significant number of cases in the personal injury arena. Often times, these injuries are a result of a defective condition on the property that was…
  • May 21

    The Conspiracy Theory of the Letter of Protection (LOP)

    The Conspiracy Theory of the Letter of Protection (LOP)
    One of the worst things to happen to injury law is the ability of the defense attorney to create a conspiracy between the doctor, lawyer and injured victim.  There is no doubt that America now literally hates the injured victim.  If…
  • May 20

    What is the Jones Act, and how could it affect you as a maritime worker?

    What is the Jones Act, and how could it affect you as a maritime worker?
    One of the most powerful protections maritime workers have is the Jones Act. This is a federal act that protects crew of boats and ships, and is designed to make work environments safe on the sea. Just like others who work in high risk…
Rank this Week: 559

NY Medical Malpractice Video…

NY Medical Malpractice Video Tutorials

Covers medical malpractice and accident law in New York. By Gerry Oginski.

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

    How Many Lawyers Do You Know Write 4 Consumer-Oriented Books To Help Inj...

    How Many Lawyers Do You Know Write 4 Consumer-Oriented Books To Help Inj...
    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Write 4 Consumer-Oriented Books To Help Injured Victims in NY Understand How Car Accident cases, Medical Malpractice case and Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial…
  • May 23

    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Call You-The Client- Each & Every Month?

    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Call You-The Client- Each & Every Month?
    How Many Attorneys Do You Know Call Their Clients Each and Every Month?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThere are very few attorneys who consistently communicate with their…
  • May 23

    Will Physician Lose His License If You Sue Him For Medical Malpractice i...

    Will Physician Lose His License If You Sue Him For Medical Malpractice i...
    Will Your Doctor Lose His License to Practice Medicine If You Sue Him For Medical Malpractice in New York?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThe short answer is "No."First, when…
Rank this Week: 248

In-house ACCess

In-house ACCess

Covers corporate counsel best practices. By the Association of Corporate Counsel.

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

    Channeling Your Inner Writer

    Channeling Your Inner Writer
    (June/2013) I find writing the most rewarding — yet most difficult — part of my job. I start with a blank page that I must fill with words, As the page begins to fill up (or down, depending on how you look at it), my goal is to…
  • May 3

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value

    Ten Rules for Proving Your Value
    Being valuable is like being a lady.  If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. - Margaret Thatcher In-house counsel must be focused on providing value in today’s corporate legal environment. Failure to do so likely…
  • Apr 24

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Commuter Life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    (May/2013) I get to my job at ACC via a commuter train. Most of the people I ride with work for the government, hospitals and nonprofits. Some of them are contractors; others are military personnel. I spend three hours commuting, round trip.…
Rank this Week: 934

New York City Criminal Defense…

New York City Criminal Defense Blog

Covers NYC criminal matters. By Joseph Potashnik.

http://jpdefense.com/new-york-criminal-defense
  • May 24

    What Happens When A NYC Art Dealer Fails To Disclose Offshore Accounts?

    What Happens When A NYC Art Dealer Fails To Disclose Offshore Accounts?
    As the ongoing IRS crackdown on tax fraud and undisclosed foreign bank account continues, individuals and business participating in trade internationally, whether they are multinational companies or individual art or antiques dealer, should…
  • May 23

    What If I Am Accused Of Insider Trading In NYC?

    What If I Am Accused Of Insider Trading In NYC?
    With the continued crackdown on financial fraud offenses, accusations of insider trading can potentially result in severe consequences. The basic definition of insider trading is when a person uses knowledge that is not available to the…
  • May 23

    Received a Letter from the Bureau of Fraud Investigations in New York City?

    Received a Letter from the Bureau of Fraud Investigations in New York City?
    If you come home one day and find a letter from the NYC HRA Bureau of Fraud Investigations, you are in good company. Hundreds of others will receive a similar letter this month. The BFI, located at 151 W. Broadway and 250 Church Street, is a…
Rank this Week: 854

Global Regulatory Enforcement Law…

Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog

Covers antitrust, privacy, international trade, and white color criminal defense. By Reed Smith.

http://www.globalregulatoryenforcementlawblog.com
Rank this Week: 65

Outside Counsel

Outside Counsel

Occasional notes on a glamor profession. By Bill Altreuter.

http://outsidethelaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Happy Birthday, Bob. Slate features a map…

    Happy Birthday, Bob. Slate features a map that purportedly shows every street and town Dylan has sung about. I ran it through my head for a moment but couldn't come up with a Buffalo reference, and the map doesn't show one, so I checked…
  • May 24

    Fridays are Law Days at Outside Counsel…

    Fridays are Law Days at Outside Counsel (sometimes). Wager v Pelham Union Free Sch. Dist. is a fun decision-- apparently a case of first impression-- about venue. In New York venue can be based on the residence of any party, or on the place…
  • May 23

    FEMA has an informal "Waffle House Index"…

    FEMA has an informal "Waffle House Index" to gauge the severity of local disasters.Craig Fugate, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, came up with the idea of the "Waffle House index" as an informal way of measuring the…
Rank this Week: 758

Family Law Source

Family Law Source

Covers business valuation and divorce litigation. By Brian C. Vertz.

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

    Vague Threat “Or Else” May Be Enough for Protection From Abuse

    Vague Threat “Or Else” May Be Enough for Protection From Abuse
    During a custody exchange, a child’s father told that the mother that she’d better not refer to her boyfriend as the child’s dad “or else.”  While yelling at her, he pointed his finger in her face.  He…
  • May 20

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding
    In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
  • May 19

    Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

    Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement
    Marriage and divorce are not cold business transactions. Couples who are about to marry or divorce have emotions and intimate relationships that may compromise their ability to negotiate at arm’s length like business people. For this…
Rank this Week: 264

Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. By Peter M. LaSorsa.

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

    Are Sexy Text Messages A Form Of A Hostile Work Environment In Chicago?

    Are Sexy Text Messages A Form Of A Hostile Work Environment In Chicago?
    So your boss keeps sending you sexual type text messages. He tells you how sexy you look and what he would like to do to you after work. Is this a hostile work environment in Chicago? The answer is yes. In fact this would be considered…
  • May 23

    Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi

    Consequences Supervisors Engaging In Sexual Harassment In Illinoi
    So there is a supervisor who is engaging in sexual harassment in Illinois and you are the one that he is harassing. What are the consequences regarding your legal rights and what are the consequences on the company. Under the Illinois Human…
  • May 20

    National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

    National Food Corp. Pays $650,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
    National Food Corporation ("NFC") pays $650,000 to five workers to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. The sexual harassment lawsuit was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") after initial settlement talks…
Rank this Week: 414

Vermont Law School's Library Blog

Vermont Law School's Library Blog

Covers legal news and information about the library.

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

    Library Hours, Memorial Day Weekend

    Library Hours, Memorial Day Weekend
    Saturday and Sunday May 25 & 26 : CLOSED Monday May 27: Noon-5PM Summer Hours Begin on Tuesday May 28 Monday-Friday: 8AM-10PM Saturday & Sunday: 9AM-10PM
  • May 13

    Books Due!

    Books Due!
    Dear Library Patrons, Please return your library books prior to leaving for the summer. And, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us during the summer for any of your research needs! We hope you have a great summer! From ……
  • May 10

    I know I’m Always Confused by how Kale and “Chikin” are “to some Extent Actually Identical.” Are You?

    I know I’m Always Confused by how Kale and “Chikin” are “to some Extent Actually Identical.” Are You?
    You’ve probably seen the “eat more kale” bumper stickers. Out of curiosity, when you saw the bumper sticker did you think of Chick-Fil-A? According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office there is potential for consumers to…
Rank this Week: 163

Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys…

Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys Blawg

Covers drug recalls, defective products, auto accidents, trucking accidents, settlements, safety tips, new laws and regulations.

http://thomasjhenrylaw.com/blawg/
  • May 24

    Washington Bridge Collapse Caused by 18-Wheeler

    Washington Bridge Collapse Caused by 18-Wheeler
    Authorities are speculating that last night’s bridge collapse in Mount Vernon, Washington may have been caused by an oversize semi truck hitting several of the bridge’s girders.
  • May 20

    Broken Rail May Have Caused Connecticut Train Crash

    Broken Rail May Have Caused Connecticut Train Crash
    A broken rail may to blame for Friday’s catastrophic train crash in Connecticut, which left more than 70 injured, some critically, and caused millions in damage.
  • May 20

    More than 70 Injured in Connecticut Train Crash

    More than 70 Injured in Connecticut Train Crash
    More than 70 were injured, some critically, when two Metro-North commuter trains collided in Connecticut on Friday (May 17, 2013).
Rank this Week: 931

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 226

Forced Migration Current Awareness…

Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog

Highlights web research and information relatd to refugees, IDPs and forced migration. By Elisa Mason.

http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Events & Opportunities: More June 2013

    Events & Opportunities: More June 2013
    Call for Panels: Third World Conference on Humanitarian Studies, Istanbul, 24-27 October 2013 [info] - The theme of the conference is "Human Security: Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses."  Deadline for panel proposals is 1 June…
  • May 24

    Regional Focus: Africa

    Regional Focus: Africa
    The Disappearance of Sudan? Life in Khartoum for Citizens without Rights, Citizenship and Displacement in the Great Lakes Region, Working Paper, no. 9 (International Refugee Rights Initiative, May 2013) [text via ReliefWeb] Humanitarianism…
  • May 23

    Thematic Focus: Statelessne

    Thematic Focus: Statelessne
    The European Network on Statelessness and the Statelessness Programme at Tilburg University are calling for the adoption of an "International Day on Statelessness," similar to Human Rights Day or World Refugee Day.  Share your…
Rank this Week: 359

Dorf on Law

Dorf on Law

By Cornell Law School Professor Michael Dorf and his friends.

http://www.dorfonlaw.org/
  • May 24

    Schnitzel and Stuff

    Schnitzel and Stuff
    -- Posted by Neil H. Buchanan In a post last week, I mentioned in passing that I am currently in Austria.  In fact, I am the PwC Visiting Professor of Law at Wirtschafts Universitat Wien (the University of Business and Economics in…
  • May 23

    Subsituting Non-IRS for IRS Governance of Federal Activitie

    Subsituting Non-IRS for IRS Governance of Federal Activitie
    -- Posted by Neil H. Buchanan My new Verdict column today takes a different angle on the non-scandal-scandal involving the IRS.  I address the ubiquity of "tax expenditures," which are the "tax cuts" that Congress (on a VERY bipartisan…
  • May 22

    How Much More of a Fiction is Due Process Notice for a Person with a Mental Impairment Than For a Person Without One?

    How Much More of a Fiction is Due Process Notice for a Person with a Mental Impairment Than For a Person Without One?
    By Mike Dorf My new Verdict column discusses Monday's SCOTUS decision in Metrish v. Lancaster.  Writing for a unanimous Court, Justice Ginsburg's opinion says that regardless of whether Lancaster's due process rights were violated when…
Rank this Week: 525

Social Security Disability Lawyer…

Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers Social Security disability claims. By Louis B. Lusk.

http://www.social-security-disability-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Diabetes Does Not Always Lead to SSD Benefit

    Diabetes Does Not Always Lead to SSD Benefit
    Diabetes is a disease noted for high glucose levels in a person's blood. The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. When a person has diabetes, the body is unable to use insulin properly resulting in high blood sugar…
  • May 16

    Social Security Disability, Mental Disorders, and New Classification

    Social Security Disability, Mental Disorders, and New Classification
    Our brains are wrinkled gray masses of neurons (about 100 billion) firing electrical impulses allowing us to breath, move, think, and feel. Our brains are very strong and agile. And yet our brains are very delicate and any number of neuron…
  • May 8

    Peripheral Artery Disease Leading to the Need for Social Security Disability

    Peripheral Artery Disease Leading to the Need for Social Security Disability
    Peripheral artery disease "is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to an individual's limbs." An individual doesn't receive enough blood flow to legs or arms due to fatty deposits in arteries…
Rank this Week: 881

In Custodia Legis

In Custodia Legis

Covers current legal trends, collecting for the largest law library in the world, a British perspective, a perspective from New Zealand, legislative developments in THOMAS, and cultural intelligence and the law.

http://blogs.loc.gov/law
  • May 24

    Nimmer on Copyright, 1st Edition – Pic of the Week

    Nimmer on Copyright, 1st Edition – Pic of the Week
    On May 6, 2013, a reception was held in the Whittall Pavilion in the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress to honor the 50th Anniversary of the treatise, Nimmer on Copyright. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Copyright Office,…
  • May 23

    Glimpse of Law: Tour Round-up

    Glimpse of Law: Tour Round-up
    April showers bring May flowers, and, if you live in Washington, DC, you know that May flowers signal the arrival of large tour buses.  As we transition into summer, I am reminded that ours is a destination city. Last year, I wrote a…
  • May 22

    The State of Congress.gov at the 2013 Legislative Data Conference

    The State of Congress.gov at the 2013 Legislative Data Conference
    The following is a guest post by Tammie Nelson, project manager of Congress.gov and an Information Technology Specialist at the Library of Congress. I spoke earlier today at the Committee on House Administration’s Legislative…
Rank this Week: 462

UK Human Rights Blog

UK Human Rights Blog

Covers UK and European human rights cases and laws. By 1 Crown Office Row.

http://ukhumanrightsblog.com
  • May 24

    Bipolar patient has capacity to decide to terminate pregnancy

    Bipolar patient has capacity to decide to terminate pregnancy
    Re SB (A patient; capacity to consent to termination) [2013] EWHC 1417 (COP) 21 May 2013 – read judgment Sidney Chawatama of 1 Crown Office Row represented the husband of the patient in this case. He has nothing to do with the…
  • May 24

    High Court directs major overhaul of Iraq death and mistreatment allegations investigation

    High Court directs major overhaul of Iraq death and mistreatment allegations investigation
    Mousa & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Defence [2013] EWHC 1412 (Admin) (24 May 2013) – Read judgment Remember the Iraq War? Following the 2003 invasion Britain remained in control of Basra, a city in South…
  • May 23

    Can you decide who is to be your unpaid advocate? Eleanor Battie

    Can you decide who is to be your unpaid advocate? Eleanor Battie
    RE F (CHILDREN) 14 May 2013, Court of Appeal – extempore so currently only available as a Lawtel summary (£) A topical case, this, given legal aid cutbacks. It concerns the ability of unrepresented litigants to choose those…
Rank this Week: 55

Best Practices Construction Law

Best Practices Construction Law

Construction-related blog focused on transportation, healthcare, technology and legal trends. By Stites Harbison PLLC.

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

    Five Questions to Answer Before Submitting a Claim for Increased Material Cost

    Five Questions to Answer Before Submitting a Claim for Increased Material Cost
    About a year ago, my wife turned vegetarian on me. I don't have any significant objection to eating more healthy and I like the fact that she has eliminated sugar and processed foods from our pantry. However, I constantly complain about the…
  • May 21

    Best Practice: How to Track Increased Construction Costs for Proving Claim

    Best Practice: How to Track Increased Construction Costs for Proving Claim
    I previously blogged about the importance of using daily reports to prove construction claims.  In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims…
  • May 16

    Tennessee Approves Pilot Program for CM/GC Project Delivery on Select TDOT Project

    Tennessee Approves Pilot Program for CM/GC Project Delivery on Select TDOT Project
    It has been some time in the making, but on May 13, 2013, Governor Haslam signed into law HB-0183, which authorizes a pilot program for the use of a construction manager / general contractor (CM/GC) project deliver method in the development…
Rank this Week: 824

ACSBlog

ACSBlog

Covers progressive law and policy issues, with a focus on constitutional issues. From the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy.

http://www.acslaw.org/acsblog
  • May 24

    A Troubled Path for Judicial Nominee

    A Troubled Path for Judicial Nominee
    by E. Sebastian Arduengo   After coming to a “deal” with Republicans in January on the filibuster, supposedly to help move more judicial nominations along (which Republican leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-K.Y.) mocked…
  • May 23

    Obama Tries to Counter Criticisms of ‘War on Terror,’ Offers Defense of Drone

    Obama Tries to Counter Criticisms of ‘War on Terror,’ Offers Defense of Drone
    by Jeremy Leaming President Obama has come a long way since he declared during his first term that in fighting the so-called war on terror we should safeguard our fundamental values “as vigilantly as we protect our…
  • May 22

    Sen. McConnell Defends Status Quo of Obstructionism

    Sen. McConnell Defends Status Quo of Obstructionism
    by Jeremy Leaming Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-K.Y.), the chamber’s ringleader of obstruction of Obama nominations, particularly judicial ones, is whining about the possibility of Senate action that could hobble an integral tool of…
Rank this Week: 160

North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

Covers legal issues relating to wealth transfer, asset preservation, probate, and taxation. Published by Greg Herman-Giddens of Trust Counsel, P.A.

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

    National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance

    National Elder Law Month: 3 Factors When Considering Long-Term Care Insurance
    As part of National Elder Law Month our North Carolina elder law attorneys are providing a series of posts to help educate senior citizens and their caregivers. Learn about why an elderly person may want to disclaim an inheritance, how senior…
  • May 22

    What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

    What Happens if Your Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?
    As you prepare your Will and estate plan, you will choose beneficiaries to receive your financial and personal assets. What happens if a beneficiary dies before you do? If you pass away before updating your Will to reflect the…
  • May 20

    Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?

    Should an Estate Plan be Revised Before or After a Divorce?
    We’ve written about the importance of updating your beneficiaries, but when you’re going through a divorce, should you update your estate plan while navigating separation or after the divorce is finalized? If you do not have an…
Rank this Week: 477

The Brand Protection Blog

The Brand Protection Blog

Covers developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

http://fulbrightbrandprotection.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    State of Texas adopts the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Act

    State of Texas adopts the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Act
    by Jayme Partridge, Brett McKean and Paul Dyson On May 2, 2013, Texas adopted the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Act (“TUTSA”). The TUTSA takes effect on September 1, 2013, and applies to the misappropriation of trade secrets…
  • May 23

    Are infringements of IP rights on the horizon with the advent of 3D printers?

    Are infringements of IP rights on the horizon with the advent of 3D printers?
    by Sue Ross When web sites first started to proliferate, owners of intellectual property like music, photos, films, and other visual arts became concerned with the ease of copying their IP. A similar situation is starting to arise for…
  • May 9

    "Humane” producers of foie gras unable to duck false advertising claim

    "Humane” producers of foie gras unable to duck false advertising claim
    by Kathy Grant and Saul Perloff Last month, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California refused to dismiss federal Lanham Act claims, as well as claims based on California’s unfair-competition and…
Rank this Week: 610

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

By Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

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

    Business Owner Personal Bankruptcy

    Business Owner Personal Bankruptcy
    Just like any other bankruptcy case, when a business owner files for bankruptcy protection he must submit a means test worksheet. The means test is a qualifying calculation for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Earn too much money, and lose your ability…
  • May 22

    What is a Domestic Support Obligation in Bankruptcy?

    What is a Domestic Support Obligation in Bankruptcy?
    In 2005, Congress revised the federal Bankruptcy Code and introduced the term “domestic support obligation.” In short, a domestic support obligation, or DSO, is a debt “in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or…
  • May 21

    Bankruptcy: A Responsible or Irresponsible Choice?

    Bankruptcy: A Responsible or Irresponsible Choice?
    In 2012, more than 1,000,000 Americans filed for personal bankruptcy. Job loss, health issues and divorce were just a few of the principle drivers that pushed these individuals into the protection of the bankruptcy court. For most, declaring…
Rank this Week: 946

McLean County Divorce

McLean County Divorce

Covers Illinois family law. By Jon D. McLaughlin.

http://mcleancountydivorce.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 744

IPKat

IPKat

Covers copyright, patent, trade mark and privacy/confidentiality issues from a UK and European perspective.

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Friday fantasie

    Friday fantasie
    Taking no chances: this is a photoof Rihanna hiding behind the treeon the left ...Publicity-shy: no; publicity-conscious: yes.  Famed (or infamous?) US-based singer Rihanna is apparently preparing for a new career as a UK litigant, it…
  • May 24

    Dreaming (Literally) about Patent Litigation and the "Right" Result

    Dreaming (Literally) about Patent Litigation and the "Right" Result
    The IPKat is usually a gentle creature, but when he chooses to dig his IP claws into something, it can leave long-lasting marks. Something like that has been going lately in connection with patent litigation activity. Fellow Kats Jeremy,…
  • May 24

    The monetarisation of Let's Plays: an exercise in copyright management

    The monetarisation of Let's Plays: an exercise in copyright management
    Despite his impressive pedigree, having served time as a patent examiner with the UK's Intellectual Property Office, Katfriend and Page Hargrave trainee patent attorney Sean Gilday is modest enough to describe himself as something of a novice…
Rank this Week: 30

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 24

    Bus Accidents Injuries Are Not Limited to Bus Rider

    Bus Accidents Injuries Are Not Limited to Bus Rider
    If you frequent our Chicago Car Accident Lawyer blog, you probably know that our last article was on the importance of seatbelts (if not, just scroll down). However, today’s topic covers accidents involving a vehicle that has no…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 573

Impact Litigation Journal

Impact Litigation Journal

Provides commentary and analysis about legal issues relating to class actions and other representative litigation in the areas of consumer and employment law. By Initiative Legal Group APC.

http://impactlitigation.com/
  • May 24

    Schwab Removes Class Action Waiver from Client Agreement

    Schwab Removes Class Action Waiver from Client Agreement
    Seemingly bucking the trend of corporations fighting to force consumers into individual arbitration to avoid class actions, Charles Schwab Corp., the prominent “discount broker,” has decided to revise its client account agreements…
  • May 22

    Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

    Proposed Overtime Legislation Passes House, Faces Uphill Battle in Senate
    Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that would amend a cornerstone provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938: overtime pay for more than 40 hours of work in a week. Under the proposal, private sector employees would have the…
  • May 20

    Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition

    Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition
    It has been said that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. For Bank of America, its acquisition of Countrywide has been a persistent melding of farce and tragedy. Earlier this year, Bank of America agreed to pay $11.6…
Rank this Week: 191

Rainmaker Lawyer Blog

Rainmaker Lawyer Blog

Covers business strategy for law firms, legal marketing, attorney business development, law firm marketing plans, and work/life balance for attorneys. By David Lorenzo.

http://www.rainmakerlawyer.com/site/index/
  • May 24

    Thoughts On Legal Marketing and Intellectual Property Right

    Thoughts On Legal Marketing and Intellectual Property Right
    If you were a carpenter and someone stole your only hammer what would you do? Most likely, you would chase down the offending party and demand your hammer back.  If he failed to give your hammer back, you would look for a legal remedy,…
  • May 23

    How To Drive Quality Visitors To Your Blog

    How To Drive Quality Visitors To Your Blog
    During our series of articles on marketing for lawyers with a blog we made a point of highlighting clients as the ultimate goal.  Our thought process being:  People search for information and they find your website because of the…
  • May 23

    How To Drive Quality Visitors To Your Blog

    How To Drive Quality Visitors To Your Blog
    During our series of articles on marketing for lawyers with a blog we made a point of highlighting clients as the ultimate goal.  Our thought process being:  People search for information and they find your website because of the…
Rank this Week: 379

inovia's Foreign Filing Blog

inovia's Foreign Filing Blog

Covers foreign patent filing issues, ranging from the PCT process and cost-savings measures to country-specific issues related to the national stage entry.

http://info.inoviaip.com/
  • May 24

    Friday Foreign Filing Roundup

    Friday Foreign Filing Roundup
    Hello and Happy Memorial Day! Here are some of the foreign filing stories we've gathered to take you into this holiday weekend: An article from the WSJ looks at how IP lawsuits targeting startups are on the rise. The unprecedented ……
  • May 23

    inovia Agent Publishes New Trademark Resource

    inovia Agent Publishes New Trademark Resource
    Our friends at Bereskin & Parr LLP recently announced the publication of a unique resource written to assist trademark attorneys and scholars better understand the intricacies of dilution law.  Below is an excerpt from their Spring…
  • May 21

    Expediting Patent Applications: US

    Expediting Patent Applications: US
    We recently discussed options for speeding up grant of a European patent. As we mentioned, reasons to expedite grant include the existence of a potential infringer, or the need to obtain grant to enable licensing or sale.   Today, we'll…
Rank this Week: 876

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury law, recalled products and insurance law. Published By Jones Ward PLC

http://www.kentucky-injury-attorney-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Kentucky car wreck kills two, injures three in Nelson County

    Kentucky car wreck kills two, injures three in Nelson County
    Alcohol may have played a role in a fatal wreck in Nelson County earlier this week in which a brother and sister died and three other people were injured when a car and pickup truck collided in the Cox's Creek area. State police said Amaris…
  • May 19

    Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?

    Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?
    There are several factors an attorney must consider when deciding to take on a new personal injury case. And potential plaintiffs should understand how these factors influence an attorney's decision to take or reject a case, and how these…
  • May 19

    NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic

    NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic
    According to a periodical released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association in June, using electronic devices while driving is a "serious safety problem." And the organization has the numbers to back up its claim. At least 1 in 2…
Rank this Week: 775

The Harvard Law School Corporate…

The Harvard Law School Corporate Governance Blog

Covers boards of directors, corporate elections, executive compensation, practice insights, legal developments, securities regulation, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Sponsored by the HLS Corporate Governance Program.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/corpgov
  • May 24

    SEC Publishes Proposed Rules Regarding Cross-Border Security-Based Swap Transaction

    SEC Publishes Proposed Rules Regarding Cross-Border Security-Based Swap Transaction
    Editor's Note: The following post comes to us from Robert Buckholz, partner and co-coordinator of the Corporate and Finance Group at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell publication. Yesterday the…
  • May 24

    Comparative Company Law: Case Based Approach

    Comparative Company Law: Case Based Approach
    Editor's Note: The following post comes to us from Mathias Siems of Durham University and David Cabrelli of Edinburgh University, UK. There has been an exponential growth in interest in comparative company law in recent years. For example,…
  • May 23

    Merely Cracking the Glass Ceiling is Not Enough

    Merely Cracking the Glass Ceiling is Not Enough
    Editor’s Note: Luis A. Aguilar is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on Commissioner Aguilar's remarks at the Women's Executive Circle of New York; the full text, including footnotes, is…
Rank this Week: 130

Wise Law Blog

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

http://wiselaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    140 Law - Leading Legal Headlines for Friday, May 24, 2013

    140 Law - Leading Legal Headlines for Friday, May 24, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 24, 2013:Design your own law firm: A Law21 lawyer survey - Law21 Toronto terror plot: Suspect asks for defence lawyer who is guided by ‘holy book’ Sold…
  • May 23

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 23, 2013:REMINDER: Toronto Law Blogger Meetup: Thursday May 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub, 39 Colborne Street, Toronto. Practicing Courage…
  • May 22

    Toronto Law Blogger Meetup: Thursday May 23, 2013

    Toronto Law Blogger Meetup: Thursday May 23, 2013
    Hello again, Toronto law bloggers, tweeters, and other related enterprises and entities throughout this great nation!  As discussed on Twitter, the next Toronto Law Blogger Meetup will be this Thursday May 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at P.J.…
Rank this Week: 504

Intellectual Property Network

Intellectual Property Network

Posts from membbers of the Intellectual Property Network on Ning.

http://ipestonia.ning.com/profiles/blog/list
Rank this Week: 3

The Barrister Blog

The Barrister Blog

On law, surfing and politics. By Tim Kevan and Aidan Ellis.

http://timkevan.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Do the locum-motion...

    Do the locum-motion...
    Brought to you by our friends at the Sellick Partnership The economic woes of the past four years have forced many firms, especially those in the legal sector, to change and adapt their recruitment process to meet the pressures of spending…
  • May 20

    Help for small businesses from The Admin Agent

    Help for small businesses from The Admin Agent
    A friend of mine called Kat Curtis who lives in Braunton runs The Admin Agent offering administrative help to small businesses and in particular with their monthly book-keeping and advertising. Details are above and you can see more…
  • May 20

    Book Recommendation: Letters to a Law Student: A Guide to Studying Law at University

    Book Recommendation: Letters to a Law Student: A Guide to Studying Law at University
    Letters to a Law Student relays all that a prospective law student needs to know before embarking on their studies. It provides a useful guide to those considering a law degree or conversion course and helps students prepare for what can…
Rank this Week: 740

Cocky Law Blawg

Cocky Law Blawg

Legal research tips & musings. By the Coleman Karesh Law Library.

http://blawg.law.sc.edu
Rank this Week: 988

Sex Offender Issues

Sex Offender Issues

Covers sex offender laws and cases.

http://sexoffenderissues.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 38