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Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Covers the issues surrounding shale and hydraulic fracturing--commonly known as fracking. By Barclay Nicholson of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

http://fulbrightfrackingblog.blogspot.com/

May 16
BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees approximately 700 million subsurface acres of federal mineral estate and 56 million subsurface acres of tribal mineral estate across the United States. Currently, nearly 36 million acres of…
May 14
House reintroduces FRAC Act

House reintroduces FRAC Act

On May 9, 2013, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 (the “FRAC Act”) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FRAC Act was first introduced to Congress in 2008. If passed, the…
May 13
Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will hold a Full Committee Forum on “Shale Development: Best Practices and Environmental Concerns” on May 23, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. Witnesses will include…

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Expert Witness Blog

Covers Daubert, expert witness marketing, and expert witness testimony. By JurisPro Expert Witness Directory.

http://www.expertwitnessblog.com/

May 23
Patent Protection Expert Witnesses & "Patent Trolls"

Patent Protection Expert Witnesses & "Patent Trolls"

Patent protection expert witnesses may write reports on software patents, invention patents, patentability requirements, license agreements, and correlated matters. In Startups and Patent Trolls, Santa Clara University Assistant Professor of…
May 22
Petroleum Engineering Expert Witnesses & FERC

Petroleum Engineering Expert Witnesses & FERC

Petroleum engineering expert witnesses may consult on petrochemical engineering, horizontal drilling, and enhanced oil recovery. In Competing Views on the Permissible Scope of In-House Expert Witness Discovery at FERC: Without Guidance, FERC…
May 21
Physical Therapy Expert Witnesse

Physical Therapy Expert Witnesse

Physical therapy expert witnesses found here may testify regarding the use of therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage therapy, body therapy, and bodywork. In Special Considerations in Cases of Trauma, The Ethics of Touch, a book on…

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An Associate's Mind

Covers how associates should approach the practice of law. By Keith Lee.

http://associatesmind.com

May 23
And The Most Trusted Type of Advertising/Promotion Is…

And The Most Trusted Type of Advertising/Promotion Is…

There has been a bit of discussion around legal blogs lately debating the importance of networking and building relationships in person v. some other method of building relationships. There are a number of marketeers, social media…
May 20
Good TED Talks On The Law?

Good TED Talks On The Law?

Over on r/law, a user asked, “Are there any good TED Talks on the law/legal issues? For those unaware of TED: TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a global set of conferences owned by the private non-profit Sapling…
May 18
When the Cloud Fail

When the Cloud Fail

A buddy of mine, who does IT for a large company, recently shared an email he received from Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Amazon EC2 is a web service that provides compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed…

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BLS Library Blog

Provides news and views on matters of interest to the Brooklyn Law School community.

http://blslibraryblog.blogspot.com/

May 23
Great Irish Famine: Crime Against Humanity?

Great Irish Famine: Crime Against Humanity?

New York City’s Irish Hunger Memorial offers an informative look at the Irish Hunger of 1845-50, perhaps the worst social disaster of 19th Century Europe. Located near the World Financial Center in lower Manhattan, the half-acre site…
May 22
New Books List

New Books List

The latest edition the Brooklyn Law School Library New Books List has 68 items that cover a broad range of legal topics. All of the titles provide users of the BLS Library with content that can help their research needs on a wide number of…
May 9
Pretrial Motion Practice and Employment Discrimination

Pretrial Motion Practice and Employment Discrimination

New York Law School Law Review has a new symposium issue, Volume 57, Issue 4, Trial by Jury or Trial by Motion? Summary Judgment, Iqbal, and Employment Discrimination. The issue is based on a symposium held at New York Law School in April…

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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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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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Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

May 14
Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone User

Social Security Announces New Mobile Site for Smartphone User

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, has announced that the Social Security Administration is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country. People visiting the…
May 8
May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!

May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. An estimated 5 million people around the world have lupus. Most people know very little about lupus. But by working together we can change that. Imagine the impact we…
May 7
For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?

For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?

Many people with vision impairments rely on Large Print Documents. Large print documents should be at least 16 point in a sans serif font such as Verdana, Arial and Helvetica, but 18 to 20 point is preferred.

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The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

The National Law Journal's blog covering law, lobbying, politics, crime, courts, business, and culture in the nation's capital and beyond.

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/

Nov 29
Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill

Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward Thursday to update a privacy law that would require law enforcement and regulatory agencies to obtain search warrants before getting content of emails and other electronic communications. But the…
Nov 29
Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele

Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele

D.C.-area lawyers, law firm staff and their families will be clearing out their clothes closets tonight. Gifts for the Homeless, the lawyer-led nonprofit that uses all donated money to help the homeless, is holding its annual clothing…
Nov 29
Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee

Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee

Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has been elected to serve as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee when the 113th Congress convenes in January, putting him in the center of issues like antitrust, immigration reform and Department of…

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Medical Futility

Tracks judicial, legislative, policy, and academic developments concerning medical futility. By Professor Thaddeus Mason Pope.

http://medicalfutility.blogspot.com/

May 22
ICU Variability in Decisions to Limit Life Sustaining Therapie

ICU Variability in Decisions to Limit Life Sustaining Therapie

Yesterday, at the ATS, Caroline M. Quill, MD, a fellow in Penn's department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care at Penn Medicine, presented (and here) "Variation Among ICUs In Decisions To Limit Life Sustaining Therapies." Quill's…
May 21
Hospice and the Triple Crown

Hospice and the Triple Crown

Orb won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. But on Saturday, while heavily favored, Orb was handily defeated at the Preakness Stakes. Again this year, there is no Triple Crown winner. While horse racing has not seen a Triple…
May 20
Is there Room for Conscientious Objection in Critical Care Medicine?

Is there Room for Conscientious Objection in Critical Care Medicine?

Tomorrow morning from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m., at the Philadelphia Convention Center, I will be participating on an ATS panel titled "Is there Room for Conscientious Objection in Critical Care Medicine?" 8:15 AM - Welcome and Symposium…

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Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

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

http://www.caseclothesed.com/

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

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

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

A “Shmuck” in Fashion

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

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

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

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Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

http://www.rjrlaw.com/blog/

May 23
Man Shatters Police-car Window After Police find him Driving Without a Driver’s License

Man Shatters Police-car Window After Police find him Driving Without a Driver’s License

Winthrop University police arrested a 20-year-old man after he sped down Cherry Road without a valid driver’s license. He was thereafter charged with damaging city property after the infuriated arrestee kicked out the window of…
May 23
Woman Arrested with Heroin Hours Before Her Court Appearance

Woman Arrested with Heroin Hours Before Her Court Appearance

A Catawba, South Carolina woman was found with heroin and syringes in her purse hours before she was due to be in court. This occurred after police were called to a Rolling Ridge Road home where a 22-year-old was suffering from an…
May 23
National Traffic Safety Board Recommends “the Sniffer”

National Traffic Safety Board Recommends “the Sniffer”

The National Traffic Safety Board has initiated a recent program called “the Sniffer.” This recommendation has been overshadowed by another recent recommendation that proposes to decrease BAC levels from 0.08% to 0.05%.…

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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 23
Rybicki v. Carlson (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

Rybicki v. Carlson (Cal. Ct. App. - May 22, 2013)

My interest in cases like this one has definitely increased during the past month or so.The Court of Appeal gets it right. Moreover, it does so concisely, in an opinion that takes less than eight double-spaced…
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…

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Florida Bankruptcy News and…

Florida Bankruptcy News and Current Events

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure defense news. Debt Relief Group LLC.

http://1800debtrelief.com/bankruptcy-news/

May 22
The Fight Against Foreclosure

The Fight Against Foreclosure

Hundreds of thousands of families have been displaced from their homes in recent years as the wave of the foreclosure crisis swept the nation. While some were fortunate enough to defend against the loss of their homes, others have not been so…
May 20
Study Shows Bankruptcy More Likely For Cancer Patient

Study Shows Bankruptcy More Likely For Cancer Patient

The healthcare crisis facing this nation is one that has been mounting over the last several decades. As the costs of healthcare rise and the ability for consumers to stay insured becomes pressured, many people are left in financial hardship…
May 17
Fast Bankruptcy Filing

Fast Bankruptcy Filing

Anyone dealing with creditors and the stress of overwhelming debt burdens understands the pressing need for relief. While it may be tempting to rush into a bankruptcy filing, there is a greater benefit in taking due consideration. Here is…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 14
The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
May 9
The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
May 9
3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) allows you, the "principal", to designate someone, the "agent", to act on your behalf. Depending on the DPA, your agent will have authority to oversee your financial affairs or your medical treatment. Having…

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Chicago IP Litigation Blog

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

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/

May 1
Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

Preliminary Injunction Partially Entered in Trademark Suit

DR Distributors, LLC v. 21 Century Smoking, Inc., No. 12 C 50324, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 14) (Kapala, J.). Judge Kapala granted the agreed portions of plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction in this trademark case involving…
Apr 29
Courtesy Copies of Complaints Required by Local Rule 5.2(f)

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

Eiserman & Assocs., LLC v. Rosen, No. 13 C 1315, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v. Does 1-33, No. 13 C 1323, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Zambezia Film Pty. Ltd. v.…
Apr 26
Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

Arguments Disclosed in Summary Judgment are Preserved

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

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Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com

May 21
Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.

Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.

We seem to be having a national recovery in much of the media, but in the states themselves the numbers are refusing to cooperate. I guess if you can have a “jobless recovery,” then you can probably have a national recovery…
May 20
The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

RealtyTrac Vice President, the ubiquitous Daren Blomquist, said he had “no immediate concern” related Connecticut’s newfound foreclosure prowess, which makes perfect sense since he’s not losing a home there.
May 20
Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…

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Excess Copyright

Covers the harm of excess copyright enforcement. By Howard Knopf.

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/

May 21
Access Copyright v. York University - Next Step Due on Thursday, May 23, 2013

Access Copyright v. York University - Next Step Due on Thursday, May 23, 2013

All eyes are on York University to see how it responds to Access Copyright's controversial lawsuit. York was given a routine 15 day consent extension of time to file its Statement of Defence.By my calculation, we should see…
May 17
The Future of Legal Education in Canada - Wine and Cheese with Bruce Feldthusen - Ottawa Couchiching Roundtable - May 27, 2013

The Future of Legal Education in Canada - Wine and Cheese with Bruce Feldthusen - Ottawa Couchiching Roundtable - May 27, 2013

Ottawa May 27, 2013Past RoundtablesRoundtables » Ottawa May 27, 2013The Future of Legal Education in CanadaWith Dean Bruce FeldthusenDean Bruce Feldthusen of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (Common Law) will speak…
May 3
CBC Fails to Obtain Security for Costs Order Midway Through Leuthold’s Appeal

CBC Fails to Obtain Security for Costs Order Midway Through Leuthold’s Appeal

On November 18, 2012 I wrote about the curious case of Ms. Catherine Leuthold, an American gardener and photographer, who believes that she is entitled to about $21.5 million in damages because the CBC inadvertently reused, without adequate…

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Ponzitracker

Covers Ponzi schemes. By Jordan Maglich.

http://www.ponzitracker.com/

May 21
Accounting Firm Ordered to Pay $180,000 in Sanctions For Withholding Documents Relating to Seattle's 'Mini-Madoff'

Accounting Firm Ordered to Pay $180,000 in Sanctions For Withholding Documents Relating to Seattle's 'Mini-Madoff'

A federal judge ruled that an accounting firm should pay $180,000 in legal fees resulting from multiple failures to respond to a subpoena issued by the trustee overseeing a massive Seattle Ponzi scheme whose mastermind became known as…
May 21
$27 Million ATM Ponzi Scheme Results in Prison For California Brothers, Woman

$27 Million ATM Ponzi Scheme Results in Prison For California Brothers, Woman

Two California brothers and a woman who lived with them were sentenced for masterminding a $27 million Ponzi scheme based on video advertisement screens mounted on ATMs and vending machines. Alan G. Flesher, 65, Wayne D. Flesher, 62,…
May 18
Death Sentence for Chinese Woman Convicted of $70 Million Ponzi Scheme

Death Sentence for Chinese Woman Convicted of $70 Million Ponzi Scheme

A Chinese woman who masterminded a $70 million Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to death by a Chinese court - possibly by firing squad. Lin Haiyan, 39, from the Wenzhou province, received the sentence as part of a broader push by Chinese…

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Freedom To Differ

A blog that speaks freely about legal and policy issues facing the media and the internet. By Peter Black.

http://www.freedomtodiffer.com/freedom_to_differ/

May 9
Best Australian law schools according to the QS World University Ranking

Best Australian law schools according to the QS World University Ranking

The QS World University Rankings 2013 for Law have been released. The QS World University Rankings is one of the few international rankings that also provide subject rankings, including for law. While these rankings are always somewhat…
Apr 14
Daily Twitter Links for Thursday to Sunday 11-14 April 2013

Daily Twitter Links for Thursday to Sunday 11-14 April 2013

The most-read link I tweeted today was: a great read about a gmail account that had been ignored for 9 years: "Eighteen and Abandoned" http://pjblack.me/YMgGvt These are some of the other things I've been tweeting about today: "Gillard to…
Apr 10
Daily Twitter Links for Wednesday 10 April 2013

Daily Twitter Links for Wednesday 10 April 2013

The most-read link I tweeted today was: a good, balanced piece on the NBN from @stilgherrian: "Broadband battle: hard numbers, ideology and gut feel" http://pjblack.me/Yi8TpU #auspol These are some of the other things I've been tweeting about…

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West Palm Beach Personal Injury…

West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer

Covers truck accidents, medical devices and dangerous products. By Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA.

http://westpalmbeach.injuryboard.com/

Apr 29
Join Me in Controlling Something That Kills Over 30, 000 Per Year

Join Me in Controlling Something That Kills Over 30, 000 Per Year

When I was a kid, my dad was an avid hunter and we had guns, bullets, bows, and arrows in the house. At a very young age and several times after, he would take me through the same lecture about gun safety, bow safety and how dangerous they…
Apr 23
J&J New Diabetes Drug on the market -- Safer or not?

J&J New Diabetes Drug on the market -- Safer or not?

The field of diabetes drugs is a potentially lucrative one, so it is no surprise that Johnson & Johnson (J&J), through its Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. subsidiary, has entered the market with its new once-a-day medication, Invokana…
Feb 28
The NRA has been right all along -- I give

The NRA has been right all along -- I give

To all my gun owning friends out there who keep telling me that, "the guns are not the problem, its people that are the problem. Guns don't shoot people, people shoot people". Okay, so I guess you were all correct! I give. But, I have to…

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Legal Writing Prof Blog

By Professors Nancy Soonpaa, Sue Liemer, Coleen M. Barger and Mark E. Wojcik.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/legalwriting/

May 23
A New Take on the Skills v. Doctrine Debate

A New Take on the Skills v. Doctrine Debate

The WSJ Law Blog recently featured an article by Professor Paula Franzese, Seton Hall, contending that framing curricular issues as skills v. doctrinal misses the mark. Instead, Franzese contends that we should focus on right v. left brain.…
May 22
Attention, word lover

Attention, word lover

The numerous names for linguistic phenomena may interest only word lovers—but there are many of those among this blog’s followers. Legal writing expert Bryan Garner, who counts himself among the word lovers, presents a passel of arcane…
May 21
Notification of Conference and Call for Proposals - Psychology & Lawyering: Coalescing the Field

Notification of Conference and Call for Proposals - Psychology & Lawyering: Coalescing the Field

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas - William S. Boyd School of Law will be hosting an upcoming conference which may be of interest to legal writing professors, as it deals with the intersection of psychology and lawyering skills. More...

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Southern District of Florida Blog

Provides news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. By David Markus

http://sdfla.blogspot.com/

May 23
Justice Scalia's footnote draws criticism

Justice Scalia's footnote draws criticism

In City of Arlington v. FCC, Justice Scalia wrote the following footnote to introduce one of the parties, “CTIA-The Wireless Association,”: “This is not a typographical error. CTIA—The Wireless Association was the…
May 21
One many saved and another to be executed

One many saved and another to be executed

1. Big win for Alfredo Izaguirre, who got an acquittal on murder and kidnapping charges before Judge Moore yesterday. From the Herald: A member of the Santiesteban clan’s pot-peddling ring bear-hugged his…
May 20
Joint post by Justice Building, South Florida Lawyers, and Southern District of Florida Blog

Joint post by Justice Building, South Florida Lawyers, and Southern District of Florida Blog

You lose your rights, not with a bang, but with a whimper. One small encroachment after another. A bureaucrat pushes the edges here, a prosecutor challenges the boundaries in a few cases there. No one says or does anything and then you look…

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Florida Divorce and Custody Forum

Features Q&As on Florida divorce, custody, alimony, and child support law. By Howard Iken.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/forums

Apr 16
Restraining Order question

Restraining Order question

My ex was arrested/jailed thanks to his estranged wife who he is now reconciling with. When they were separated I told my kids they would never have to see her again. They were relieved as the wife is caustic and verbally abusive. She has…
Apr 13
Florida statute 61.13001

Florida statute 61.13001

My X wife moved our children 40 miles farther away without requesting permission from me or the court. How do I go about having her charged with violating this statute? Can she face criminal charges?
Mar 29
Necesito informacion

Necesito informacion

Buenas tardes, soy colombiana y vivo en colombia pero estoy casada con un residente permanente de Usa desde hace 3 años y el viene cada 3 meses aproximadamente. El no ha hecho solicitud para llevarme a Usa y en este momento atravesamos…

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Patent Docs

Covers biotech and pharma patent law and news. By McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff.

http://www.patentdocs.org/

May 22
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Medtronic v. Boston Scientific

Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Medtronic v. Boston Scientific

By Andrew Williams -- On May 20, 2013, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Medtronic Inc. v. Boston Scientific Corp. case (Supreme Court docket number 12-1128). The sole issue on appeal is encapsulated by the question presented:…
May 21
CLS Bank Int'l v. Alice Corp. (Fed. Cir. 2013) (en banc) -- Opinions by Judge Moore, Judge Newman, and Judges Linn and O'Malley

CLS Bank Int'l v. Alice Corp. (Fed. Cir. 2013) (en banc) -- Opinions by Judge Moore, Judge Newman, and Judges Linn and O'Malley

By Michael Borella -- A previous post presented the background of this case, as well as Judge Lourie's plurality concurrence, and a second post addressed Chief Judge Rader's concurrence-in-part and dissent-in-part. As noted in those posts,…
May 20
CLS Bank Int'l v. Alice Corp. (Fed. Cir. 2013) (en banc) -- Chief Judge Rader's Concurrence-in-part and Dissent-in-part

CLS Bank Int'l v. Alice Corp. (Fed. Cir. 2013) (en banc) -- Chief Judge Rader's Concurrence-in-part and Dissent-in-part

By Michael Borella -- A previous post presented the background of this case, as well as Judge Lourie's plurality concurrence. As noted in that post, Alice's claimed inventions involved the reduction of settlement risk using a third-party…

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Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers asbestos, cancer, class actions, medical malpractice, personal injury and tort reform. By David Austin.

http://legalnews.typepad.com/legalnews/

Oct 2
Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

The Florida Supreme court has allowed lawyers in Florida to have their clients waive the constitutional limits on fees. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has handed a final defeat to doctors who fought for years to place stringent…
Oct 2
Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

The Florida Supreme court has allowed lawyers in Florida to have their clients waive the constitutional limits on fees. TALLAHASSEE â€” The Florida Supreme Court has handed a final defeat to doctors who fought for years to place…
Sep 29
Damages Cap Unconstitutional

Damages Cap Unconstitutional

In Louisiana the cap on Medical Malpractice damages was set at $500,000 in 1975. Well the Louisiana Supreme Court has recently ruled that that amount ($500,000) in not adequate anymore. It is too low. BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana's $500,000…

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Greg Siskind on Immigration Law…

Greg Siskind on Immigration Law and Policy

http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/

May 23
Section by Section Summary of S.744 (With Amendments)

Section by Section Summary of S.744 (With Amendments)

OK, I hope I've organized this all correctly and some amendments won't have correct section numbers until the drafters get to it, but I think you will be able to follow. Bill summary plus judiciary amendment
May 23
House Judiciary Committee Releases Skilled Worker Bill

House Judiciary Committee Releases Skilled Worker Bill

I'm working on my own summary of this bill and will post shortly.This is known as the SKILLS Visa Act and was introduced by Representative Daryll Issa (R-CA). The House Judiciary Committee is looking at piecemeal legislating and this is the…
May 21
Summary of Day's Amendments to Senate Bill 744 - 5/21/2013

Summary of Day's Amendments to Senate Bill 744 - 5/21/2013

And here are the final committee amendments to S. 744. The big news today was the agreement to Senator Hatch's demands on H-1B changes (and some surprise additional language in that amendment on green cards) as well as Senator Leahy's…

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Juris Diversitas

An international, interdisciplinary community for the study of legal and normative mixtures and movements.

http://jurisdiversitas.blogspot.com/

May 23
BOOK: Eliantonio, Backes, van Rhee, Spronken and Berlee on Legal Standing (Locus Standi) before the EU and Member States' Court

BOOK: Eliantonio, Backes, van Rhee, Spronken and Berlee on Legal Standing (Locus Standi) before the EU and Member States' Court

Intersentia has published Mariolina Eliantonio, Chris Backes, C.H. van Rhee, Taru Spronken and Anna Berlee (eds), Standing up for Your Right(s) in Europe:A Comparative Study on Legal Standing (Locus Standi) before the EU and MemberStates'…
May 23
CONFERENCE: American Society of International Law Research Forum

CONFERENCE: American Society of International Law Research Forum

Third Annual ASIL Research Forum November 1-3, 2013 The American Society of International Law calls for submissions of scholarly paper proposals for the ASIL Research Forum to be held during the Society's Midyear Meeting at…
May 23
CALL FOR PAPERS: Compensation Culture or Accident Culture? Comparative Tort Law Reform in the 21st Century

CALL FOR PAPERS: Compensation Culture or Accident Culture? Comparative Tort Law Reform in the 21st Century

School of Law University of Limerick Compensation Culture or Accident Culture? Comparative Tort Law Reform in the 21st Century Call for Papers June 2014 will mark the 10th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Personal…

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Lowering the Bar

Features humorous legal news.

http://www.loweringthebar.net/

May 23
Mom Has Son Arrested for Stealing Her Pop-Tart

Mom Has Son Arrested for Stealing Her Pop-Tart

That headline could just as easily have been something like: "Police Arrest Boy for Stealing Mom's Pop-Tarts"—it just depends whose stupidity you want to highlight, and this is really a toss-up. Few details are available, mainly…
May 22
This Product Contains 100% Something!

This Product Contains 100% Something!

A reader noticed this label on a carpet: More specifically, this: My first thought was, how do they know? What if I can identify one of the fibers? Can I sue because I was promised a mystery rug? It turns...
May 21
Accused Mustard Vandal and Dog-Puncher Grabs a Couple of Brews During Pursuit

Accused Mustard Vandal and Dog-Puncher Grabs a Couple of Brews During Pursuit

The recent exploits of one Florida man (via the great Twitter feed @_FloridaMan): The bizarre string of incidents began at about 2 a.m. Sunday when a neighbor called police and reported seeing a man climbing up to the second floor...

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Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/

May 23
Louboutin International Trademark Dispute

Louboutin International Trademark Dispute

Those of us who love fashion and have closets overflowing with more pairs of shoes than we probably need are likely familiar with Louboutin pumps. These sky-high heels have a very distinctive look and design. Louboutin heels have recently…
May 22
Nutty News: Dear Biggest Fan, Here’s a Cease-and-Desist Letter

Nutty News: Dear Biggest Fan, Here’s a Cease-and-Desist Letter

You have to be one big fan of a company or product to establish a World {What-You-Cannot-Live-Without} Day. Well, a sticky situation with the well-known hazelnut spread Nutella may have you rethinking your public affection. Back in…
May 21
A Question, a Funny and a Curiosity: Three Things Coming from a Trip to New York City

A Question, a Funny and a Curiosity: Three Things Coming from a Trip to New York City

First, the curiosity, when you see a gaggle of characters and then notice they all have “tip purses” in some form with their respective costumes, beware. In a visit with a media company in Times Square (Viacom specifically) we had…

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Food Poison Journal

Covers food poisoning and foodborne illness outbreaks. By Marler Clark.

http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/

May 23
Second outbreak of Campylobacter illness in 2013 associated with raw milk

Second outbreak of Campylobacter illness in 2013 associated with raw milk

Bacteria strain linked to cow-share dairy farm on the Kenai Peninsula The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is investigating another outbreak of Campylobacter infection associated with the consumption of raw milk. This new outbreak is…
May 23
Salmonella Outbreak At Firefly Las Vegas Nevada Sickens 294

Salmonella Outbreak At Firefly Las Vegas Nevada Sickens 294

On April 26, 2013, the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), Office of Epidemiology (OOE) received reports of gastrointestinal illness from 8 independent groups of patrons of Firefly on Paradise or the adjacent affiliated restaurant…
May 22
Salmonella Tahini Outbreak in Six State

Salmonella Tahini Outbreak in Six State

A total of eight persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Montevideo or Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported from six states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (1), Minnesota (2),…

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The Sociable Lawyer is both a series of local meet-ups in the physical world and an online resource for lawyers who want to network with other lawyers and learn the hottest practice management and marketing tools, tips and strategies. We're particularly excited about how attorneys are integrating emerging technologies into the everyday practice of law.

http://sociablelawyer.org/

May 23
4 Ways to Add Oomph to Your Practice

4 Ways to Add Oomph to Your Practice

I’ve been a solo practitioner for nearly a year and a half now. During that time I’ve learned that sustaining a small firm or solo practice isn’t easy work. In fact, it’s safe to say that most of us work nights,…
May 22
Why Commercial Leases Are Like Carnival Game

Why Commercial Leases Are Like Carnival Game

Attorney Brian Stephenson lays out what every business owner needs to know before signing a lease. Based in Chicago, Brian specializes in real estate, labor and employment, business law and criminal defense. He’s a member of the Rocket…
May 20
Phishing, Vishing & Smishing | How to Avoid These Common Scam

Phishing, Vishing & Smishing | How to Avoid These Common Scam

This is the first part of a series by guest contributor Athina K. Powers, a California attorney and certified fraud examiner, explaining fraud scams and how to avoid them. Ms. Powers specializes in fraud, business law and international law.…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers employeee benefits, ERISA, and employment law. By Stanley D. Baum.

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

May 22
Executive Compensation-Tax Court Determines That Compensation Paid Was Reasonable And Deductible

Executive Compensation-Tax Court Determines That Compensation Paid Was Reasonable And Deductible

In K & K Veterinary Supply, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C. Memo. 2013-84, the Tax Court faced the question, among others, of whether amounts paid as compensation to officers and certain employees were reasonable, within…
May 20
ERISA-Sixth Circuit Holds That State-Law Claim For Tortious Interference With A Contract Is Not Completely Preempted By ERISA

ERISA-Sixth Circuit Holds That State-Law Claim For Tortious Interference With A Contract Is Not Completely Preempted By ERISA

In Gardner v. Heartland Industrial Partners, L.P., No. 11-2327 (6th Cir. 2013), the Court faced the question of whether the plaintiff's state-law claim of tortious interference with a contract, which happens to be a pension plan subject to…
May 17
Employee Benefits-IRS Waives 60-Day Deadline For IRA Rollover

Employee Benefits-IRS Waives 60-Day Deadline For IRA Rollover

In a private letter ruling (an "LTR"), the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") waived the 60- day deadline for rolling over amounts into an individual retirement account (an "IRA"). In LTR 201319034, the…

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ADR Times

Covers alternative dispute resolution issues.

http://www.adrtimes.com/

May 15
Reasons Why Mediation Could Fail

Reasons Why Mediation Could Fail

There is no magic formula to guarantee that mediation will successfully resolve a workplace conflict. Anna Shields, director at Consensio, sets out some realistic expectations for mediation users and sponsors by highlighting the common…
May 15
Oregon's Foreclosure Mediation Law

Oregon's Foreclosure Mediation Law

Big changes are taking place suggesting that large national loan servicers could exploit an exemption in the foreclosure mediation law Oregon lawmakers are currently debating intended for local banks and credit unions: “This…
May 14
Why Mediation Works to Resolve Franchise Dispute

Why Mediation Works to Resolve Franchise Dispute

Mediation is frequently used in resolving disputes: “Mediation to resolve franchise disputes has been a core component of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its introduction, and yet it still draws criticism from time to time among…

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Law and Other Things

Covers Indian law, courts and the Constitution.

http://lawandotherthings.blogspot.com/

May 21
The Times Publishing House's Fight Against Free Speech

The Times Publishing House's Fight Against Free Speech

As has been reported at Spicy IP and Legally India the Times Publishing House - which owns Times of India - is threatening to sue for defamation a 22 year old student blogger for one of her posts on Spicy IP. The case, which is succinctly…
May 20
Second Azim Premji University International Conference on Law, Governance and Development

Second Azim Premji University International Conference on Law, Governance and Development

Call for PapersSecond Azim Premji University International Conference on Law, Governance and DevelopmentRight to Welfare: Education, Food and WorkThe Law, Governance and Development Initiative of Azim Premji University, Bangalore is holding…
May 16
Reforming Indian Law School

Reforming Indian Law School

Readers may be interested in an important report that emphasises the need for our law schools to become genuine research universities, and get real autonomy. Some excerpted highlights from Pai and Ranjan's summary:Focus of…

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Civil Procedure & Federal…

Civil Procedure & Federal Courts Blog

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

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/civpro/

May 22
Pereyra and Sunshine on Settlement Rates After Twombly and Iqbal

Pereyra and Sunshine on Settlement Rates After Twombly and Iqbal

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

Coleman on Hoffman on Civil Rulemaking After Twombly and Iqbal

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

Meyn on Comparing Civil and Criminal Discovery

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

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Blog Law Blog

Covers the legal aspects of blogging. Topics include blog-related intellectual property law, Internet regulation, defamation, and censorship, as well as how blogs are used as evidence and authority in the courts. By Professor Eric E. Johnson.

http://bloglawblog.com/blog/

May 21
Moore Tornado

Moore Tornado

TweetThe terrible tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma was just a few miles north of where I live in Norman. It was visible from the hill where I live – although only indirectly. The funnel could not be seen through the rain, but the power…
May 17
Would Bloggers Be Covered By a Federal Shield Law?

Would Bloggers Be Covered By a Federal Shield Law?

TweetSince the news of the Justice Department getting their hands on phone records of the Associated Press – without the AP’s cooperation – there has been new talk of a federal shield law. But how broad would the shield law…
May 16
Famed Media Lawyer James C. Goodale Calls Out Obama on Press Freedom

Famed Media Lawyer James C. Goodale Calls Out Obama on Press Freedom

TweetFamous media lawyer James C. Goodale (who I was lucky enough to meet when I was a summer associate at his law firm in New York in 1999), has written a provocative piece for the Daily Beast that I think is worth a read: Is Obama Worse For…

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Underbelly: A Journal of Soft…

Underbelly: A Journal of Soft Information

By Professor Jack Ayer.

http://underbelly-buce.blogspot.com/

May 23
The Early Goya

The Early Goya

I checked in at the Prado in Madrid today for the first time in 17 years and found myself spending more time than I might have expected in a corner where (it seems) not many people linger. I could say "among the Goyas," but it's not…
May 22
Traveling Again

Traveling Again

In Spain, where the bottled blood orange juice from the Corte Inglese tastes like it just hopped off the tree. Must be it doesn't ship well, like the sherry. And speaking of which, I must see if I can find the to-die-for…
May 20
The Senatorial Party

The Senatorial Party

I must have read this before, it's my underlining. But it comes as a revelation: The most significant thing about Herodotus is that he is the literary expression of a whole people, as cunning in their ability to deal with facts as…

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Out of the Jungle

Thoughts on the present and future of legal information, legal research, and legal education. From Jim Milles, BJ Kaufman, Betsy McKenzie, Linda Ryan, Marie S. Newman, Greg Laughlin, Ann Puckett, Gail Daly and Jacqueline Cantwell.

http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/

May 20
Wiring the future

Wiring the future

The Boston Globe for May 19 had an interesting article in the Ideas section, "The Too-Smart City" by Courtney Humphries, in print at pp . K1, 4-5. The article looks at the amazing new ideas that city planners and technologists are coming up…
May 17
New Student Loan Bills in Committee - Watch Out!

New Student Loan Bills in Committee - Watch Out!

On July 1, 2013, the interest rates on student loans is scheduled to double, from from the current 3.4% to 6.8%. The House Education and Workforce Committee, controlled by Republicans, passed HR 1911,out of committee to the…
May 4
CERN celebrates 20 years of the World Wide Web

CERN celebrates 20 years of the World Wide Web

CERN is where the Web was actually invented by Tim Berners-Lee, and they are celebrating it's 20th birthday this year. See their website here.They also give a link to the document by which CERN put the Web into the public domain on…

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But I Do Have a Law Degree

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

http://www.butidohavealawdegree.com/

May 23
Your Turn - Sarah's Story

Your Turn - Sarah's Story

"Your Turn" is a series of posts where readers share their stories of parenthood, work, the struggle for a balance, or just life generally. If you are interested in contributing a story, please email me at…
May 21
The Seven of U

The Seven of U

When I was in college I had six best friends. I know that sounds all cheesy and sorority like (and it kind of was). But the fact is, there was a group of seven of us that more or less spent four years together. We lived…
May 17
Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

Warning - Pregnant Lady Bitching

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

Rank this Week: 219

California Injury Blog

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

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/

May 23
Los Angeles Leads the Top 10 List of Cities Where Dogs Bite Mail Carrier

Los Angeles Leads the Top 10 List of Cities Where Dogs Bite Mail Carrier

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released the top 10 cities where mail carriers are most often the victims of dog attacks. Once again, Los Angeles has earned the dubious distinction of leading the pack when it comes to the most dog attacks on…
May 23
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Tire Safety is a Serious Issue

This is the fourth in a series of five articles that will focus on traveling safely during the summer. Read the other posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Before hitting the roadways this summer, it is critical that drivers take a few…
May 17
Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

Focus on Summer Travel Safety: Avoid Drowsy Driving This Summer

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

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Tax Updates

By Roth & Co.

http://www.rothcpa.com/

May 23
If taxes are charitable, why can’t I deduct them?

If taxes are charitable, why can’t I deduct them?

Find the error in Victor Fleischer’s statement relating to Apple’s tax planning: If you think about it, taxes are really [...]
May 23
Tax Roundup, 5/23/2013: Iowa property taxes improve, income tax gets worse. Plus: more Apple bites.

Tax Roundup, 5/23/2013: Iowa property taxes improve, income tax gets worse. Plus: more Apple bites.

The Iowa General Assembly nears the end of its annual rampage. While it finally did something to improve a bad commercial [...]
May 22
Should Apple just write a big check to the IRS?

Should Apple just write a big check to the IRS?

Imagine the scene in a boardroom if the CEO walks in and said that he was going to incur a [...]

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Verdict

Provides legal analysis and commentary on topical legal news and cases.

http://verdict.justia.com/

May 23
Supreme Court’s Ruling in Arlington v. FCC Highlights Debate Over the Meaning and Future of Chevron Deference Doctrine in Administrative Law

Supreme Court’s Ruling in Arlington v. FCC Highlights Debate Over the Meaning and Future of Chevron Deference Doctrine in Administrative Law

Justia columnist and U.C., Davis law professor Vikram David Amar comments on a very recent Supreme Court administrative law opinion, Arlington v. FCC. First,Amar explains the key doctrine of Chevron deference, which was established in an…
May 22
Why Are Republicans Determined to Waste Money on Government? The Upside-Down Logic of Taking Responsibilities (and Funding) Away From the IRS

Why Are Republicans Determined to Waste Money on Government? The Upside-Down Logic of Taking Responsibilities (and Funding) Away From the IRS

Justia columnist, George Washington law professor, and economist Neil Buchanan comments on the recent IRS scandal, which he contends is better labeled a “non-scandal” limited to low-level mistakes and mid-level crisis…
May 21
A Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling Underscores the Limits of Habeas Corpus as a Remedy for State Prisoner

A Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling Underscores the Limits of Habeas Corpus as a Remedy for State Prisoner

Justia columnist and Cornell law professor Michael Dorf comments on Monday’s unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Metrish v. Lancaster, as well as on the more general significance of unanimous rulings. Lancaster, as Dorf explains,…

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PropertyProf Blog

By Professors D. Benjamin Barros and Alfred L. Brophy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/property/

May 23
How We Think About Property - Changes Across Time

How We Think About Property - Changes Across Time

David Schorr, writing at the new blog Environment, Law, and History has some insightful things to say about how our conceptions of property and the environment have changed over time. Schorr focuses on water law in the U.S. and in...
May 23
The Best Venn Diagram in History?

The Best Venn Diagram in History?

This. Always this. Steve Clowney
May 23
Dellapenna on Groundwater

Dellapenna on Groundwater

Joseph Dellapenna (Villanova) has posted A Primer on Groundwater Law (Idaho) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: The greater part of fresh water on the planet Earth is under ground and most of that qualifies as "groundwater" in the sense…

Rank this Week: 222

International Association of…

International Association of Franchisees and Dealers Blog

Covers franchise law issues.

http://www.franchise-info.ca/

May 23
A Short & Simple Test for Franchisors: How Effective is Your Online Marketing - Social Audience Marketing

A Short & Simple Test for Franchisors: How Effective is Your Online Marketing - Social Audience Marketing

Sometimes the truth is that franchisors do not actually know what their online presence looks like. They may or may not be aware of what franchisees are doing online. They may or may not have a good picture of the...
May 23
How to Improve Your Franchise Sales Process - The Recap - Franchise Association New

How to Improve Your Franchise Sales Process - The Recap - Franchise Association New

The CAFA round-table led by Warren Lewis franchise attorney at Akerman Senterfitt, with panelists David Gould a 20 year franchise sales veteran, Nikki Sicilian, Director of Development at Buffalo Wing Factory and Pub an emerging franchise and…
May 22
Does Your Franchisor Make This Branding Mistake? - Suppliers and Consultant

Does Your Franchisor Make This Branding Mistake? - Suppliers and Consultant

For over 60 years we have thought of and configured franchise "concepts" as cookie cutter look alike replications - capitalizations upon so imprinting an image upon the public mind that instant brand recognition occurs in the mind…

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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 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…
May 18
Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

So what happens if you are the victim of sexual harassment in Illinois as far as first steps? Well, sometimes it makes sense to first send out a demand letter and try to settle the case as quick as possible. There are a few good reasons for…

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