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Ogden Bankruptcy Blog

By Jason Richards.

http://ogdenbankruptcyblog.com/

May 20
The Means Test

The Means Test

The Huffington Post is reporting today that David Adkins (aka “Sinbad”) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California. Sinbad’s case, in my view, completely underscores the unfairness of the 2005 amendments to the bankruptcy…
Apr 6
Debtors Prison

Debtors Prison

credit: http://philoforchange.wordpress.com There was a great article in the Salt Lake Tribune today about small claims courts and bench warrants. The article discusses several cases where debtors were locked up in handcuffs upon entering the…
Mar 12
Utah legislature increasing bankruptcy exemption

Utah legislature increasing bankruptcy exemption

The Utah Legislature is about the pass a bill that increases the following exemption amounts for personal bankruptcy: Increases homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000 per individual; Increases vehicle exemption from $2500 to $3000 per…

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OFAC SDN Sanctions Removal Lawyers

Covers the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and its Specially Designated Nationals list. By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://ofac-sdn-list-removal.com/

May 17
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Removes Sanctions on Iraqi Bank”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Removes Sanctions on Iraqi Bank”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 17, 2013 released the following: “Action Follows a Verified Change of Behavior from the Elaf Islamic Bank WASHINGTON – The Department of the Treasury today lifted sanctions against the…
May 17
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “The List of Foreign Financial Institutions Subject to Part 561 (the “Part 561 List”) Name Removal”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “The List of Foreign Financial Institutions Subject to Part 561 (the “Part 561 List”) Name Removal”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 17, 2013 released the following: “5/17/2013 OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL Part 561 List Update: The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s Part 561 List: ELAF ISLAMIC…
May 16
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Increases Sanctions Against Syria”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC): “Treasury Increases Sanctions Against Syria”

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 16, 2013 released the following: “Action Targets Senior Syrian Officials as well as Companies Supporting the Government of Syria and Linked to Iran’s IRGC-QF and Hizballah WASHINGTON…

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Anker Reed HSC's Blog

Covers business, real estate, estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, intellectual property and civil litigation.

http://ankerreedhsc.wordpress.com/

Feb 25
Is Your Agreement Worth the Paper it is Written On?

Is Your Agreement Worth the Paper it is Written On?

The California Supreme Court recently answered that question with a resounding “No”. In one of its early decisions in 2013, Riverisland Cold Storage vs. Fresno-Madera Production Credit Association, the Court rejected what had…
Jan 7
Introducing the New Law Firm Formation of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Introducing the New Law Firm Formation of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

Larry S. Hymes and Douglas K. Schreiber are pleased to announce the formation of their new law firm, Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP to continue the Anker Reed HSC tradition of serving your legal needs.
Aug 15
Most Trusted Advisors 2nd Consecutive Nomination

Most Trusted Advisors 2nd Consecutive Nomination

Los Angeles Business Attorney Robert A. Cohen of Anker Reed HSC received a 2nd consecutive nomination to the San Fernando Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors Nomination.

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BoardBuzz

Covers No Child Left Behind, privitization, religion, school law, special education and more. By the National School Boards Association.

http://boardbuzz.nsba.org

Nov 15
School boards warn of effects of “fiscal cliff”

School boards warn of effects of “fiscal cliff”

If the so-called fiscal cliff occurs, school districts across the country will see larger classes, fewer teachers and program specialists, a decline in professional development, and potentially devastating cuts to programs that help…
Nov 15
Technology survey seeks information from school board

Technology survey seeks information from school board

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Center for Digital Education are launching the nation’s eighth annual Digital School Districts Survey, which shows exemplary ways that school boards and districts use technology to…
Nov 7
School boards can help NSBA lobby to avoid fiscal cliff

School boards can help NSBA lobby to avoid fiscal cliff

Political pundits are already warning President Barack Obama and members of Congress not to spend too much time basking in their Nov. 6 victories. Beginning next week, Congress and the White House will start the tough negotiations to deal…

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Greenversations

Official blog of US EPA.

http://blog.epa.gov/blog

May 23
The ABCs and Your Skin

The ABCs and Your Skin

By Lina Younes As we get older, our skin changes. As part of the natural aging process, it is not uncommon to develop age spots, also known as “liver spots”. Sometimes small growths of skin called skin tags raise to the…
May 22
Join Us and Bike to Work

Join Us and Bike to Work

By Joe Edgell I’m always struck by the reasons people have for not commuting by bike. No shower facilities. Don’t know the route. Unsure how to get started. But the biggest reason cited by most people is…
May 21
Protect Your Skin, Rain Or Shine

Protect Your Skin, Rain Or Shine

By Lina Younes In the United States, Memorial Day weekend is considered the kickoff of the summer season when we relax, enjoy outdoor activities and have fun under the sun. Some people even go the extra mile “to get ready” by…

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Workers' Compensation

Analyzes of trends and developments in workers' compensation law. By Jon L. Gelman.

http://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/

May 23
Reflections On Apple's Factory Working Condition

Reflections On Apple's Factory Working Condition

Today's post comes from guest author Ryan Benharris from Deborah G. Kohl Law Offices.Our colleague Rod Rehm shared a great post about Apple's inhumane factory working conditions in China the other day. It gave us pause because we use Apple…
May 22
Don't Fry Friday - May 24th

Don't Fry Friday - May 24th

Workers need to be aware about skin cancer and take preventative action to protect themselves from the sun's rays Skin Cancer Remains the Most Common Cancer in US, Americans Urged to Take Action/EPA, CDC, FDA, National Council on Skin Cancer…
May 21
Just Go to The Emergency Room

Just Go to The Emergency Room

Emergency room medicine is becoming an easy avenue for work-related medical care as employers and insurance carriers keep restricting traditional medical care access. Over the past decades it is becoming increasingly difficult for workers who…

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Lex Scripta

From the Dallas Association of Law Librarians.

http://dallnet.blogspot.com/

May 23
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Texas Senator John Cornyn introduced the Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 on May 22, 2013 to reduce patent abuse by patent trolls. Here is the link from Senator Cornyn's web site.…
May 22
Jenkins Law Library Virtual Tour

Jenkins Law Library Virtual Tour

Jenkins Law Library in Philadelphia is now "on the map". They are an official Google Maps destination, and have a very nice photo walking tour of their library. Check it out at http://www.jenkinslaw.org/membership/virtual-tour.
May 14
Bloomberg and privacy breach

Bloomberg and privacy breach

I've seen a lot of buzz about Bloomberg terminals and reporters seeing customer information. Jean O'Grady has a good summary of the issue at http://deweybstrategic.blogspot.com/2013/05/bloomberg-law-not-impacted-by-bloomberg.html, and goes on…

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TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

Covers corporate and securities law. By Broc Romanek.

http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/

May 23
12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!)

12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!)

12th-23rd Say-on-Pay Failures of the Year (Including One With 9% Support!) Here are the latest failures - including one with 9% support, the lowest level since say-on-pay became law: - Patriot Scientific - Form 8-K (46% support) - Gentiva…
May 22
Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never)

Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never)

Status of SEC's Political Contribution Disclosure Rulemaking: Not Yet (& Maybe Never) Each time I see an article from the mass media indicating that an imminent proposal from the SEC on political contribution disclosure rules, I tweet…
May 21
The Battle Over JPMorgan's CEO/Chair Split Proposal: The Gloves Are Off!

The Battle Over JPMorgan's CEO/Chair Split Proposal: The Gloves Are Off!

The Battle Over JPMorgan's CEO/Chair Split Proposal: The Gloves Are Off! Today is the vote for what looks to be the most contentious battle of the proxy season - at least if the metric is ink spilt - here is...

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Please Do Not Tap On the Glass

Covers animal rights, animal cruelty, and factory farming.

http://nothoney.com

May 22
American Capital Energy & Infrastructure Expands Investment Team, Appoints Senior Advisor

American Capital Energy & Infrastructure Expands Investment Team, Appoints Senior Advisor

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – American Capital Energy & Infrastructure announced today that is has expanded its global investment team with two new members: Lisa Pinsley , Director of Africa Investments and Pol…
May 21
Tax official at center of scandal won’t testify: lawyer

Tax official at center of scandal won’t testify: lawyer

By Kim Dixon WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lois Lerner, the Internal Revenue Service official at the center of a scandal about the targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny, plans to assert her constitutional right not to answer…
May 20
Oil rises on falling dollar; gasoline at $3.65

Oil rises on falling dollar; gasoline at $3.65

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil rose Monday, taking its cue from the stock market and the dollar. Benchmark oil for June delivery gained 69 cents to close at $96.71 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil moved higher as U.S.…

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Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, cases and sentences in California. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/

May 22
Criminal Charges for Two Motorcycle Officers Who May Have Lied Under Oath about Los Angeles DUI Stop

Criminal Charges for Two Motorcycle Officers Who May Have Lied Under Oath about Los Angeles DUI Stop

Breaking news in a story that has riveted the Los Angeles DUI defense community: Two LAPD police officers, Phillip Walters and Craig Allen, face charges of falsifying a police report and perjury under oath. The officers were involved in a…
May 17
Victory at Supreme Court for DUI Defendant. Los Angeles Defendants, Take Note!

Victory at Supreme Court for DUI Defendant. Los Angeles Defendants, Take Note!

The Wednesday before last, the Supreme Court issued a big decision in a DUI case that Los Angeles defendants should know about. Justices ruled 8-1 in favor of a Missouri man, Tyler McNeely, concluding that the police should have obtained a…
May 15
Jury Doesn’t Give a Hoot about Hoot’s defense – Montana Man Convicted of 13th DUI. Burbank Repeat Defendants, Pay Attention!

Jury Doesn’t Give a Hoot about Hoot’s defense – Montana Man Convicted of 13th DUI. Burbank Repeat Defendants, Pay Attention!

As someone who’s recently been arrested for driving under the influence in Burbank (or somewhere else in the Southland), you may be facing your second or third (or worse!) DUI charge within 10 years. The California justice system is…

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eNewsUSA

Provides national and international environmental law news. By Waste Information & Management Services, Inc. (WIMS).

http://enewsusa.blogspot.com/

May 22
"Groundbreaking, Bipartisan Agreement" To Modernize TSCA

"Groundbreaking, Bipartisan Agreement" To Modernize TSCA

May 22: U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and David Vitter (R-LA) announced what they called a "groundbreaking, bipartisan agreement" to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and ensure the safety of everyday consumer…
May 21
U.S. Chamber Report Critical Of "Sue and Settle" Proce

U.S. Chamber Report Critical Of "Sue and Settle" Proce

May 20: A report released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce entitled, Sue and Settle: Regulating Behind Closed Doors, indicates that the "sue and settle" process, where environmental advocacy groups sue Federal agencies to issue…
May 20
President Signs Infrastructure Permitting Memorandum

President Signs Infrastructure Permitting Memorandum

May 17: The White House reports that as part of the Administration's effort to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st Century infrastructure, the President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum that will modernize the…

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Washington D.C. Employment Law…

Washington D.C. Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment law developments in Washington, D.C. By Littler.

http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com

May 22
Senate Panel Advances NLRB Nominee

Senate Panel Advances NLRB Nominee

On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted to send the nominations of Mark Gaston Pearce (D), Sharon Block (D), Richard Griffin (D), Harry I. Johnson, III (R) and Philip A. Miscimarra (R) to the…
May 21
Supreme Court to Decide Which Employees Are Covered by Whistleblower Law

Supreme Court to Decide Which Employees Are Covered by Whistleblower Law

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider the scope of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) whistleblower protections. Specifically, in Lawson v. FMR LLC, the Court will decide whether an employee of a privately held contractor or…
May 17
Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

Bills Would Expand Pregnancy, Nursing Workplace Right

This week members of the House and Senate introduced legislation designed to improve protections for pregnant and nursing employees. On Tuesday lawmakers reintroduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1975, S. 942), a bill that would…

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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: 185

Legal History Blog

Offers scholarship, news and new ideas in legal history. By professor Mary L. Dudziak.

http://legalhistoryblog.blogspot.com/

May 22
White on the "Strangely Insignificant Role" of the Supreme Court in the Civil War

White on the "Strangely Insignificant Role" of the Supreme Court in the Civil War

At least since the publication of Peter Irons’s The New Deal Lawyers (1982), constitutional historians of the twentieth-century United States have understood the role Franklin D. Roosevelt’s lawyers played in shaping the…
May 22
Bessie Margolin (1909-1996)

Bessie Margolin (1909-1996)

[My exam in American Legal History usually includes a biographical essay. The 2012 exam, for example, had one on Marion Harron; the 2011 exam had one on Bernice Lotwin Bernstein, and the 2010 exam profiled Ida Klaus. For this…
May 21
New Release: Murkens, "From Empire to Union: Conceptions of German Constitutional Law since 1871"

New Release: Murkens, "From Empire to Union: Conceptions of German Constitutional Law since 1871"

Oxford University Press has released From Empire to Union: Conceptions of German Constitutional Law since 1871, by Jo Eric Khushal Murkens (London School of Economics and Political Science). Here's a description from the Press:Germany has…

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State Law Library of Montana

Features notices of new Opinions and Orders from the Montana Supreme Court, library announcements, research tips, and Montana legal news.

http://mtlawlibrary.wordpress.com

May 22
UNPUBLISHED OPINION: DeRosier v. State

UNPUBLISHED OPINION: DeRosier v. State

The Montana Supreme Court has issued an Unpublished Opinion in the following matter: DA 12-0390, 2013 MT 137N, LOUIS DeROSIER, Petitioner and Appellant, v. STATE OF MONTANA, Respondent and Appellee.
May 22
OPINION: Myrup v. MT Dept. of Revenue

OPINION: Myrup v. MT Dept. of Revenue

The Montana Supreme Court has issued an Opinion in the following matter: DA 12-0601, 2013 MT 136, RANDY R. MYRUP, PAULA EHTMANTRAUT-KIOSSE, Petitioners and Appellants, v. STATE OF MONTANA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Respondent and Appellee.
May 15
UNPUBLISHED OPINION: State v. Matheson

UNPUBLISHED OPINION: State v. Matheson

The Montana Supreme Court has issued an Unpublished Opinion in the following matter: DA 12-0727, 2013 MT 135N, STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. RICHARD LEE MATHESON, Defendant and Appellant.

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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.…

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Switchboard

Covers global warming, energy and climate issues, pollution and oil dependence. From the Natural Resources Defense Council. By David Doniger.

http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/ddoniger/

May 10
Carbon Dioxide Hits New Highs: Living In a League Where Batting 400 Is Not Good

Carbon Dioxide Hits New Highs: Living In a League Where Batting 400 Is Not Good

David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.: Carbon dioxide concentrations have hit 400 parts per million for the first time in at least three million years, the National Oceanic and…
Mar 26
Ken Cuccinelli's March Madne

Ken Cuccinelli's March Madne

David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.: Virginia’s attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, last week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the Environmental Protection…
Feb 14
Auto Engineering Panel Backs Climate-Friendly Coolant, Faults Daimler's "Unrealistic" and "Highly Improbable" Test

Auto Engineering Panel Backs Climate-Friendly Coolant, Faults Daimler's "Unrealistic" and "Highly Improbable" Test

David Doniger, Policy Director, Climate and Clean Air Program, Washington, D.C.: A panel of automotive engineers has forcefully reaffirmed the safety and acceptability of the new car air conditioning refrigerant called…

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The Albany Government Law Review…

The Albany Government Law Review Fireplace

The Albany Government Law Review runs this legal blog. It is the first student written and edited law blog in the country to engage in substantive law review-like legal analysis and academic speculation.

http://glrfireplace.albanygovernmentlawreview.org

Apr 5
Trickle-Down Empowerment: How The New York State Legislature Can Empower Attorneys Who Advocate For Victims of Domestic Violence by Incorporating Social Science Findings When Justifying New Legislation

Trickle-Down Empowerment: How The New York State Legislature Can Empower Attorneys Who Advocate For Victims of Domestic Violence by Incorporating Social Science Findings When Justifying New Legislation

By Heath Hardman, Albany Government Law Review I. Introduction The fields of social science and psychology continue to make advances in human understanding, and courts sometimes make use of this information.[1]…
Mar 8
Moratorium on Progress: How New York’s “Moratorium” Statute Has Helped Halt Public Sector Teacher Pension Reform

Moratorium on Progress: How New York’s “Moratorium” Statute Has Helped Halt Public Sector Teacher Pension Reform

By Ed Delauter, Albany Government Law Review We need a government that performs better and costs less . . . . [this] means enacting mandate relief. By next year, pension costs for schools and state and local governments will have…
Feb 20
The Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Case Involving the Illinois Eavesdropping Act

The Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Case Involving the Illinois Eavesdropping Act

By Courtney Elliott, Albany Government Law Review In recent years, courts have had to examine wiretap statutes in relation to recording law enforcement officers during the performance of their job duties.[1] Most Americans now carry at…

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Construction Law Monitor

Covers construction contracts, disputes and liens. By Wolfe Law Group.

http://www.constructionlawmonitor.com/

Oct 16
California Civil Procedure Series – How to File Suit

California Civil Procedure Series – How to File Suit

As an attorney in multiple states (California and Louisiana) there are many overlapping rules and theory of law that are transferable from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Sep 26
Tips to Stay Organized: Going Back to the Basic

Tips to Stay Organized: Going Back to the Basic

Technology is everywhere. We use it constantly throughout every hour of each day. While it has made our lives easier and more convenient, is it better than a time when we didn’t rely on it so much? Most would agree that yes, it is better,…
Sep 21
California Civil Procedure Series – Litigation Tip

California Civil Procedure Series – Litigation Tip

As an attorney in multiple states (California and Louisiana) there are many overlapping rules and theory of law that are transfe

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USDOJ: Justice Blog

The Official Blog of the United States Department of Justice.

http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog

May 23
Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Recognized for Innovation

Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Recognized for Innovation

The following post appears courtesy of Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Mary Lou Leary and Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Denise O’Donnell. This month, the Ash Center for Democratic…
May 22
Attorney General Eric Holder Meets with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev

Attorney General Eric Holder Meets with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder met today with Minister of Interior (MVD) of the Russian Federation Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev. During the meeting, Attorney General Holder thanked Minister Kolokoltsev for the assistance by the…
May 21
Attorney General Eric Holder meets with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde

Attorney General Eric Holder meets with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder met today with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to discuss law enforcement cooperation between the United States and India as well as other matters of mutual concern, such as counterterrorism efforts…

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Adjunct Law Prof Blog

Focuses on issues of interest to adjunct law professors, including labor law, employment law, employee benefits law and education law issues. By Adjunct Law Professor Mitchell H. Rubinstein.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/

May 23
Texas: Facebook "Friendship" Alone Does Not Require Recusal

Texas: Facebook "Friendship" Alone Does Not Require Recusal

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals of Texas, located in Dallas, held last week that a trial judge's undisclosed Facebook "friendship" with the victim's father in a criminal prosecution alone does not establish grounds for recusal or…
May 22
Campbell Law Review Call for Paper

Campbell Law Review Call for Paper

From the Campbell Law Review website: The Campbell Law Review is pleased to announce a call for papers for its National Edition, which will be focused broadly around Internet Law and related themes. The Internet and associated technologies…
May 21
Morris Nichols recently published an…

Morris Nichols recently published an interesting piece on the enforceability of contracts to extend the time period for the application of a statute of limitations.…

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RegBlog

A regulation blog, in affiliation with the Penn Program on Regulation. From the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/regblog/

May 22
CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicer

CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicer

Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt
May 21
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power

Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power

Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
May 20
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity

Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity

What can the efforts of one entrepreneurial OIRA official teach us about effecting broad institutional changes?

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Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/

May 22
How (and why) rotten compromises are made (and justified?)

How (and why) rotten compromises are made (and justified?)

The Times reported earlier today on the truly disgraceful decision of Senate Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee to capitulate to Republican homophobia by withdrawing an amendment by Senator Leahy that would have allowed, in the…
May 16
"Declare Victory and Get Out?" The Future of the AUMF

"Declare Victory and Get Out?" The Future of the AUMF

Today the Senate Armed Services Committee is conducting a hearing into the future of the September 2001 AUMF. Over at the informative Lawfare blog, the two options on offer are to replace it with an authorization tailored to the new…
May 15
David Ignatius can't connect the dots, either

David Ignatius can't connect the dots, either

David Ignatius is simply the latest leading pundit who demonstrates an incapaity to connect the dots relevant to his own analysis. In a column in the May 16 Washington Post, he says many altogether correct things. Writing of the…

Rank this Week: 218

Iowa Estate Plan

Covers information and news on estate planning and probate from Iowa attorney Matthew Gardner.

http://www.iowaestateplan.com/

May 22
Top Ten Questions About Iowa Probate

Top Ten Questions About Iowa Probate

The masses have demanded it, so finally, the top ten questions about the probate process in Iowa (hold your applause until the end):Can an out-of-state person be an executor? Yes, despite what many attorneys tell their clients. However,…
Mar 12
What is this "Probate Process" That You Speak of, Mr. Attorney?

What is this "Probate Process" That You Speak of, Mr. Attorney?

A popular blog post that I had on a different site in my pre-solo days dealt with an overview of the probate process in Iowa. As it has been a few years since that post, and I'd like to have this post under this blog "roof", I'm going…
Feb 28
Gardner Law Firm, P.C. - It's own webpage!

Gardner Law Firm, P.C. - It's own webpage!

Gardner Law Firm, P.C. has its fully completed website up and operational at this point. Want to know more about me? Now you can find out. Thanks to LawPromo for their good work!

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Disputing

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

http://www.karlbayer.com/blog

May 22
American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration

American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration

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

NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
May 20
Amazon.com Asks Federal Judge to Compel Third-Party Seller Dispute to Arbitration

Amazon.com Asks Federal Judge to Compel Third-Party Seller Dispute to Arbitration

Seattle, Washington-based Amazon.com has reportedly asked a U.S. District Court to compel a lawsuit filed by two individuals who formerly sold third-party items using the website to arbitration.

Rank this Week: 215

California Medical Malpractice Law…

California Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers birth injuries, brain injuries and medical malpractice settlements and verdicts. By Bostwick & Peterson, LLP.

http://www.californiamedicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

May 22
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Not The Reason For Rising Health Care Cost

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Not The Reason For Rising Health Care Cost

Despite what we’ve heard in the news – that medical malpractice payouts are behind the rising cost of health care – a recent study has once again shown that medical negligence lawsuits are not the main culprit behind the…
May 16
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Most Often Filed As The Result Of A Mistake In Diagnosi

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Most Often Filed As The Result Of A Mistake In Diagnosi

A recent article from the New York Times reported on the reasons behind most medical malpractice lawsuits. Surprisingly, a report compiled using the National Practitioner Data Bank found that the most medical negligence payouts were the…
May 9
Mid-Wife May Be Found Liable For Medical Malpractice

Mid-Wife May Be Found Liable For Medical Malpractice

A recent tragic birth injury story reported on the life and death of a young boy from Florida. The boy died just days before his 3rd birthday as the result of a brain injury suffered at birth. According to reports, the boy was born at home…

Rank this Week: 225

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

Covers boating accident and fishermen injury news. by Brais & Brais.

http://news.braislaw.com/

May 22
Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak were retained to represent a New York cruise passenger who was injured at the Royal Caribbean private resort at Labadee, Haiti. Royal Caribbean leases a large tract of land in Labadee…
Mar 27
Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

The cruise injury attorneys of Brais, Brais & Rusak have been retained by a Hungarian crewmember in a claim against Princess Cruise Lines. The waiter, while preforming his duties, injured his back. Evidence gathered thus far shows…
Mar 22
Keith Brais & Richard Rusak Represent Florida Woman Who Contracted Norovirus on Celebrity's Solstice

Keith Brais & Richard Rusak Represent Florida Woman Who Contracted Norovirus on Celebrity's Solstice

The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak represent a Florida woman who contracted Norovirus and became extremely ill aboard Celebrity Cruise Line's ship Solstice. The Solstice departed Ft. Lauderdale on March 16, 2012 for a 7…

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Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog

May 22
Juvenile Law Center Delivers Famous "5-Word Speech" at 17th Annual Webby Award

Juvenile Law Center Delivers Famous "5-Word Speech" at 17th Annual Webby Award

Author: Juvenile Law Center Date: Wed, 2013-05-22 00:00 Image: …
May 21
Letting Kids Be Kids: Promoting Normalcy in Foster Care

Letting Kids Be Kids: Promoting Normalcy in Foster Care

Author: Juvenile Law Center Date: Tue, 2013-05-21 00:00 Image: …
May 16
To Succeed in School, Foster Youth Need Educational Stability

To Succeed in School, Foster Youth Need Educational Stability

Author: Juvenile Law Center Date: Thu, 2013-05-16 00:00 Image: …

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Patently-O

Covers patents, claim drafting tips, patent cases, patent legislation and patent prosecution. By Dennis Crouch.

http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/

May 22
Sample Civil Procedure II Exam

Sample Civil Procedure II Exam

In CivPro II (a 2-hour course), we covered civil procedure issues related to class actions, discovery, summary judgment, JML, new trial, appellate jurisdiction, and preclusion. Here is the two-hour exam. – Dennis ===== Dent sued Baker in…
May 21
Motiva v. ITC and Nintendo

Motiva v. ITC and Nintendo

By Jason Rantanen Motiva, LLC v. International Trade Commission and Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Fed. Cir. 2013) Download 12-1252.Opinion.5-9-2013.1 Panel: Newman, Prost (author), O'Malley In order to bring a section 337 action in the International…
May 21
Guest Post: Monopoly Without Apology

Guest Post: Monopoly Without Apology

By Shubha Ghosh Without any surprise, even to those who wrote amici in support of the farmer in Bowman v. Monsanto, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto last week. During oral arguments in February, the Court made it...

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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…

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Human Rights in Ireland

Covers Irish and international human rights law.

http://www.humanrights.ie

May 22
GuestPost: Ruth Fletcher’s submission to the Oireachtas Abortion Hearings.

GuestPost: Ruth Fletcher’s submission to the Oireachtas Abortion Hearings.

We are pleased to post Dr. Ruth Fletcher’s submission to the Health Committee on the General Scheme of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, 2013. Ruth is Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of Centre for Law, Ethics and Society…
May 17
Irish Centre for Human Rights, Summer Schools 2013 – Globalization / ICC / Cinema

Irish Centre for Human Rights, Summer Schools 2013 – Globalization / ICC / Cinema

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland, Galway is pleased to announce details of their Summer School programmes for 2013. 2013 Summer School Programmes at the Irish Centre for Human Rights Summer School on…
May 15
The Insulation of Austerity: The Charter of Fundamental Rights and European Union Institution

The Insulation of Austerity: The Charter of Fundamental Rights and European Union Institution

The IMF in the past was somewhat infamous for its distancing of international human rights law. For years and years, it saw itself as sealed off from the content of human rights treaties. Indeed there have even been more extreme claims…

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Copyfight

Covers the politics of IP.

http://copyfight.corante.com/home/corante/public_html/copyfight/

May 22
Amazon Strikes Another Deal That Is Good for Amazon

Amazon Strikes Another Deal That Is Good for Amazon

While I'm waiting for the dust to settle and clarifications to be clarified I suggest you read John Scalzi's "Instant Thoughts" blog post on Amazon's new "Kindle Worlds". Scalzi points out what immediately occurred to me, which is that this…
May 21
Let's Try a More Rational Legal Approach to 3D Printing Law

Let's Try a More Rational Legal Approach to 3D Printing Law

Last Sunday, Cory Doctorow posted a piece on Boingboing noting that (some) patent lawyers were going more or less off the deep end in overreacting to patent challenges around 3d printing. It's nice to know that not all lawyers share the…
May 19
Who Really Owns The Librarian of Congress?

Who Really Owns The Librarian of Congress?

As new legislation makes its way through the halls of Congress to try and fix the mess highlighted by the Librarian of Congress's refusal to extend a DMCA exemption on cell-phone unlocking an important question has arisen: to whom, exactly,…

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Wisconsin Estate Planning

Covers Wisconsin estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, real estate law, business organization, and individual income tax preparation. By Tesar Law Group, S.C.

http://blog.tesarlaw.com/

May 22
Is the Inheritance You Plan to Leave Behind “Fair” to Your Heirs?

Is the Inheritance You Plan to Leave Behind “Fair” to Your Heirs?

Proper planning and communication can ensure that your wishes will be followed and understood by your surviving loved ones.
May 20
The Hoopla over HIPAA

The Hoopla over HIPAA

The HIPAA law is there to protect your medical information however it can create some difficulty for your loved ones to get that information when they are trying to help you. Be sure to have properly drafted directives to assist with avoiding…
May 17
Prenups: Another Wedding “To-Do” Before the Big Day?

Prenups: Another Wedding “To-Do” Before the Big Day?

A properly prepared prenuptial agreement may help you fully understand the consequences of marriage when it comes to your assets, your wishes and your loved ones.

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taxgirl

Covers corporate, non-profit, estates, individual or international taxes. By Kelly Erb.

http://www.taxgirl.com

May 22
We Know She Can Count To Five: IRS Official Who Claimed She Was Not Good At Math Pleads The Fifth

We Know She Can Count To Five: IRS Official Who Claimed She Was Not Good At Math Pleads The Fifth

As Congress continues its investigation into allegations that the Internal Revenue Service improperly targeted certain applications for tax-exempt status based on keywords and politically charged language, a number of IRS and Treasury…
May 21
IRS Announces Tax Relief For Oklahoma Tornado Victim

IRS Announces Tax Relief For Oklahoma Tornado Victim

It was described as “a lawn-mower blade spanning two miles” – and it left a trail of devastation in its wake. The tornado that ripped through Moore and Oklahoma City on yesterday may have only stayed on the ground forty…
May 20
IRS Hearing Marks End Of Their Worst.Week.Ever But Congress Signals More Hearings Are On The Way

IRS Hearing Marks End Of Their Worst.Week.Ever But Congress Signals More Hearings Are On The Way

On Friday, the IRS wrapped up what might have been its worst.week.ever with a hearing in front of the House Ways and Means Committee. The hearing focused on allegations that the IRS improperly targeted certain applications for tax-exempt…

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Wait A Second!

Covers civil rights opinions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. By Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP.

http://secondcircuitcivilrights.blogspot.com/

May 22
Qualified immunity motions under Rule 12 are usually not a good idea

Qualified immunity motions under Rule 12 are usually not a good idea

A pro se plaintiff sues the City of Mount Vernon alleging that she was arrested without probable cause. The district court denied the Rule 12 motion to dismiss, finding that qualified immunity could not attach on the basis of the plaintiff's…
May 20
Bad back is not a "disability" under the old disabilities law

Bad back is not a "disability" under the old disabilities law

The Americans with Disabilities Act was amended in 2008, but the courts are still resolving some pre-amendment cases. The amended Act repudiates the Supreme Court rulings that provided a narrow definition of "disability," but since the…
May 16
Mixed result on appeal over NYC Fire Department racial hiring practice

Mixed result on appeal over NYC Fire Department racial hiring practice

Litigation over the hiring practices of the New York City Fire Department has raged on for years. This time around, the Court of Appeals vacates summary judgment in favor of the firefighters who claim that the FDNY intentionally …

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California Appellate Report

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

http://calapp.blogspot.com/

May 22
People v. Timothy N. (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

People v. Timothy N. (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

When you are a repeat player in the justice system, you've got to do better than this.If you are the California Attorney General, there are so many better vehicles for getting your point across rather than taking this particular…
May 22
People v. Pizarro (Cal. Ct. App. - May 21, 2013)

People v. Pizarro (Cal. Ct. App. - May 21, 2013)

I am exhausted.Not over the stuff you might think. Though that might assuredly play a part.Rather, I am spent -- spent, I tell you -- after reading this opinion by Justice Kane.There is some interesting stuff in the opinion about juror…
May 20
People v. Lopez (Cal. Ct. App. - May 20, 2013)

People v. Lopez (Cal. Ct. App. - May 20, 2013)

I have a couple of reactions to the underlying facts of this case. So I thought others might be interested in those facts as well:"Respondent [Sergio Jose Lopez], a practicing attorney, was Sirena Zavala's boyfriend. They lived in…

Rank this Week: 204

Florida Social Security Disability…

Florida Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida construction accidents and workers' compensation law. By Randy Zeldin.

http://www.floridaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 22
Poor States Have More Social Security Disability

Poor States Have More Social Security Disability

It is no surprise that the poorest U.S. States generally have the greatest number of Social Security Disability recipients. In general, Social Security Disability recipients have doubled in the past 20 years, from 5.2 millions to over 11.7…
May 14
Proposals to Eliminate "Double Dipping"

Proposals to Eliminate "Double Dipping"

In order to receive Social Security Disability benefits, a claimant must prove an inability to engage in substantial gainful employment for at least one year. In virtually all States, including the State of Florida, in order to receive…
May 10
"Secret" Social Security Judge Policy is Abolished

"Secret" Social Security Judge Policy is Abolished

For approximately the past year, the Social Security Administrated had implemented a new policy: the name of the Judge assigned would not be disclosed. This resulted in a situation, whereby a claimant and Counsel, would not know the identity…

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.orangecountydivorcelawyerblog.com/

May 22
$250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

$250 Million Divorce Settlement for Stewart Rahr

In December of last year, pharma kingpin Stewart Rahr and his wife Carol announced that they would be divorcing after 43 years of marriage. The process was to be an amicable one, Rahr told me. Today, the New York Post's Page Six reports that…
May 20
Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

Ex-husband who raped stepdaughter wants spousal support

A Los Angeles area man is requesting that his ex-wife to resume spousal support payments now that he's served jail time for raping her daughter, KCAL-TV reports. Ed Abar wants Carol Abar to resume $1,300-a-month payments he had been…
May 16
Child Custody award leads to murder plot

Child Custody award leads to murder plot

A former elementary school teacher and her father pleaded guilty Thursday to their admitted roles in a plot to murder her former husband because they were unhappy with a child-custody award in the couple's divorce case. Then, after onetime…

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Nonprofit News

Covers the representation of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations (company-sponsored and family-endowed), social welfare organizations, trade associations, hospitals, private schools, colleges and universities and charitable trusts. By Anthony & Middlebrook.

http://www.amlawteam.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…
Apr 17
Training Cuts Lawsuit Impact

Training Cuts Lawsuit Impact

A crucial part of the church’s training program should include the prevention of sexual harassment. Many churches overlook this area of risk because they do not think that it will happen in a church context. Unfortunately, the…
Mar 27
A New Plan for Birth Control Coverage

A New Plan for Birth Control Coverage

The Obama administration, trying to defuse one of the most contentious issues in its healthcare law, proposed a new way to shield religiously affiliated organizations, such as hospitals and universities, from having to provide contraceptive…

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ITC 337 Law Blog

Covers International Trade Commission cases and news. By Oblon Spivak.

http://www.itcblog.com

May 22
Rohm and Haas and Dow File New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Opaque Polymer

Rohm and Haas and Dow File New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Opaque Polymer

On May 20, 2013, Rohm and Haas Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rohm and Haas Chemicals LLC of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and The Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Michigan (collectively, “Complainants”) filed a complaint…
May 21
Graphics Properties Holdings Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Consumer Electronics With Display And Processing Capabilitie

Graphics Properties Holdings Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Consumer Electronics With Display And Processing Capabilitie

On May 17, 2013, Graphics Properties Holdings, Inc. of New Rochelle, New York (“GPH”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337. The complaint alleges that the following entities…
May 21
Federal Circuit Affirms In Motiva Appeal (2012-1252)

Federal Circuit Affirms In Motiva Appeal (2012-1252)

On May 13, 2013, the Federal Circuit issued its opinion in Motiva, LLC v. Int’l Trade Comm’n (2012-1252). This was an appeal by Motiva, LLC (“Motiva”) from the International Trade Commission’s (the…

Rank this Week: 209

International Food Law Blog

By the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations.

http://globalfoodlaw.foodlaw.org/

May 22
On the uses and misuses of the precautionary principle: Towards a EU ban on neonicotinoid insecticide

On the uses and misuses of the precautionary principle: Towards a EU ban on neonicotinoid insecticide

Alberto Alemanno has posted a blog article on risk regulation and EU Law titled, On the uses and misuses of the precautionary principle: Towards a EU ban on neonicotinoid insecticides. The short article is well worth reading for its…
Apr 19
Last Chance to Register - Summer Academy in Global Food Law and Policy

Last Chance to Register - Summer Academy in Global Food Law and Policy

The Summer Academy in Global Food Law and Policy is an established one-week summer program that brings together practitioners, policymakers, industry representatives, and leading academics working in the field of food law and policy. It…
Apr 11
Foundations of EU Food Law and Policy

Foundations of EU Food Law and Policy

The introductory chapter to Alberto Alemanno’s forthcoming book, “Foundations of EU Food Law and Policy,” is available here on SSRN. The book gathers the viewpoints of academics, policymakers, industry representatives, and…

Rank this Week: 228

Employee Benefits Counsel

Covers employee benefits litigation and counseling. By Littler Mendelson PC.

http://www.employeebenefitscounsel.com

May 22
Most Employers Will Continue to Provide Health Coverage Next Year, Survey Find

Most Employers Will Continue to Provide Health Coverage Next Year, Survey Find

By Ilyse Schuman The number of employers that plan to continue providing their employees with health insurance has increased, according to a new survey conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). The survey…
May 13
EBSA Releases Guidance on Notice to Employees of Health Coverage Option

EBSA Releases Guidance on Notice to Employees of Health Coverage Option

By Ilyse Schuman The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued new guidance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that employers provide employees with a notice of their health insurance coverage options…
May 3
IRS Issues Proposed Rule Clarifying Health Plan Minimum Value Determination

IRS Issues Proposed Rule Clarifying Health Plan Minimum Value Determination

By Ilyse Schuman The Internal Revenue Service has released a proposed rule that provides some guidance on what constitutes minimum value (MV) of an employer-sponsored health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for purposes of eligibility…

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Navigable Waters

Covers maritime law, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. By Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett.

http://navwaters.com/

May 22
MBLB Wins Jurisdiction Case in Wake of New Orleans Depot Services, Inc.

MBLB Wins Jurisdiction Case in Wake of New Orleans Depot Services, Inc.

We recently reported on the en banc 5th Circuit decision in New Orleans Depot Services, Inc. v. Director, OWCP, et al., 11-60057, 2013 WL 1798608 (5th Cir. Apr. 29, 2013). Here at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, we…
May 20
New Longshore Director Job Opening

New Longshore Director Job Opening

There is a job opening at the Department of Labor for Director, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation. Check out www.usajobs.com for the full listing. For now, here are the job duties: The incumbent will be responsible…
May 15
Section 28(a) Fee Shifting is Precluded If Employer Pays “Actual Compensation” Within 30 Day

Section 28(a) Fee Shifting is Precluded If Employer Pays “Actual Compensation” Within 30 Day

In Lincoln v. Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc., a new unpublished BRB decision, Claimant sought an attorney fee award against employer pursuant to Section 28(a). Section 28(b) fees were not available because no informal conference ever…

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Moritz Legal Information Blog

Legal information and research resouces. By the Michael E. Moritz Law Library at Ohio State University.

http://moritzlegalinformation.blogspot.com/

May 22
Urban Dictionary Cited in Judicial Opinion

Urban Dictionary Cited in Judicial Opinion

Perhaps you know and love Urban Dictionary, or perhaps you consider it gauche. Either way, it's an important online tool to be aware of if only for the fact courts are now looking to the online, crowd-sourced dictionary for assistance with…
May 20
Spock Cited

Spock Cited

Law Librarian Blog suggested a great paper topic: how many times has Spock been cited in judicial opinions? The question is based on a Wall Street Journal article which cites the most recent example. If this type of paper is up your alley,…
May 17
Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

Pixar is working on a film with the theme or subject Dia de los Muertos, the Mexian holiday honoring the deceased. As film companies typically do, Disney, Pixar's parent company, applied for trademarks using the anticipated name of the film…

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CYB3RCRIM3

Features observations on technology, law and lawlessness. By University of Dayton Susan Brenner.

http://cyb3rcrim3.blogspot.com/

May 22
Privacy, Discovery and Social Media

Privacy, Discovery and Social Media

--> This post examines an opinion the New York Supreme Court – Richmond County issued in a civil case: Fawcett v. Altieri, 38 Misc.3d 1022, 960 N.Y.S.2d 592 (New York Supreme Court - Richmond County 2013). The case…
May 20
Harassment, Emails and the Passionate Fan

Harassment, Emails and the Passionate Fan

In 2011, Paul Michael Glaser obtained a six-month civil harassment restraining order under California Code of Civil Procedure § 527.6 against Pamela Meserve. Glaser v. Meserve, 2013 WL 1460339 (California Court of Appeals 2013). When…
May 17
Bestiality, Encryption and Probation

Bestiality, Encryption and Probation

According to this and other news stories, in mid-April of 2010 Douglas Spink was arrested “for running what authorities say appears to be a bestiality farm in Washington state in which visitors could engage in all sorts of twisted sex…

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