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The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers drug product warnings, recalls and lawsuits. By Jones Ward PLC.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • May 24

    Fatal Interstate Crash In 2006 Toyota Avalon

    Fatal Interstate Crash In 2006 Toyota Avalon
    Police are investigating the peculiar circumstances surrounding a one car crash on Interstate 65 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, just south of Louisville. As reported by local media, a woman was driving her 2006 Toyota Avalon south on I-65 with…
  • May 23

    Defects in Recalled Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles Are Crash Risk

    Defects in Recalled Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles Are Crash Risk
    The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") recently announced a recall of almost 280,000 2009 Chrysler Aspens, 2009 - 2011 Dodge Dakotas, 2009 - 2012 Dodge Rams, and 2009 Dodge Durangos for power train rear axle pinion…
  • May 23

    The Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Hip Implant Lawsuit

    The Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Hip Implant Lawsuit
    If you have a defective or recalled hip implant, you may be entitled to compensation from the company that manufactured the device. The attorneys at Jones Ward PLC represent people all over the country who have been injured by metal-on-metal…
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Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation

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

http://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Cancer Alley: NJ Meadowlands to be Tested for Cancer Causing Substance

    Cancer Alley: NJ Meadowlands to be Tested for Cancer Causing Substance
    The area around the NJ Turnpike has long been called "Cancer Alley," the the US EPA is now going to investigate past dumping of cancer causing substances in the New Jersey Meadowlands near the Hackensack River.The U.S. Environmental…
  • May 24

    EPA Adds the Riverside Industrial Park in Newark, New Jersey to the Superfund List

    EPA Adds the Riverside Industrial Park in Newark, New Jersey to the Superfund List
    Seven Acre Site along the Passaic River Contaminated with PCBs and Volatile Organic Compounds The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added the Riverside Industrial Park in Newark, New Jersey to the Superfund National Priorities List of…
  • May 24

    Doctors and hospitals’ use of health IT more than doubles since 2012

    Doctors and hospitals’ use of health IT more than doubles since 2012
    More than half of America’s doctors have adopted electronic health records HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more than half of all doctors and other eligible providers have received Medicare or Medicaid incentive…
Rank this Week: 227

Juvenile Law Center

Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog
Rank this Week: 225

New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

New York Attorney Malpractice Blog

Covers legal malpractice basics, cases and news. By Andrew Lavoott Bluestone.

http://blog.bluestonelawfirm.com/
  • May 23

    Golly ! It Wasn't Me!

    Golly ! It Wasn't Me!
    Plaintiff seems to be ascendant at this point in the case, but proof of a 19 year old trip and fall may be difficult in the extreme.  A trial will ensue, after plaintiff's rare successful motion for partial summary judgment was granted…
  • May 22

    Three Different Ways to Lose a Legal Malpractice Case

    Three Different Ways to Lose a Legal Malpractice Case
    We wince to see cases lost on procedural grounds, much less legal malpractice cases.  Here, in Northern Source, LLC v Kousouros   2013 NY Slip Op 03607   Decided on May 21, 2013   Appellate Division, First…
  • May 21

    Where is the Line, and When was it Crossed?

    Where is the Line, and When was it Crossed?
    How far may an attorney go when dealing with a client before the line is crossed and extreme emotional distress may be charged?  It almost never happens, but  In Blumencranz v Botter 2012 NY Slip Op 32089(U) Sup Ct, Nassau County…
Rank this Week: 230

Bank Lawyer's Blog

Bank Lawyer's Blog

Covers accounting/auditing, commercial lending, credit unions, electronic banking, privacy, RESPA and stocks. By Kevin Funnell.

http://www.banklawyersblog.com/3_bank_lawyers/
  • May 22

    Variations On The Theme of "Pet Parakeet"

    Variations On The Theme of "Pet Parakeet"
    Every once in a while, I receive an email that threatens to expand the level of parody and sarcasm beyond the ability of the human mind to contain it without erupting in cornucopia of burst cranial blood vessels like a...
  • May 21

    Arbitrary, Instrusive, and Ubiquitou

    Arbitrary, Instrusive, and Ubiquitou
    Inspired by last night's post, a regular reader pointed me to last Friday's post by Tom Brown, who was off to the races over two recent utterances by high-level CFPB officials. The post's title, "The Beginnings of Overreach at the...
  • May 20

    Save Me From Myself

    Save Me From Myself
    Marvin Umholtz's latest CU Strategic Hot Topics email newsletter contains a lengthy discussion of a position paper issued late last month by the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), which calls on the CFPB to restrict bank and credit union…
Rank this Week: 231

Concurring Opinions

Concurring Opinions

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

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

    When is it ok to be "descriptive"

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

    Majoring in college sport

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

    Cloture Reform-One Further Thought

    Cloture Reform-One Further Thought
    Both parties in the Senate appear to be gearing up for a showdown in January over the rules governing filibusters.
Rank this Week: 229

Marler Blog

Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/
  • May 24

    New Vegas Firefly Opens after Salmonella Outbreak

    New Vegas Firefly Opens after Salmonella Outbreak
    With nearly 150 Firefly Salmonella victims as clients, it did not take long for one of the locals to send a picture of the new location. Questions that I plan... Continue Reading
  • May 24

    Fayetteville Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Cases Rise to 86

    Fayetteville Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Cases Rise to 86
    Food Safety News reports that at least 86 people fell ill after eating at one of two restaurants within the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, N.C., as of Friday, according... Continue Reading
  • May 23

    Alaska Raw Milk Cow Share Sickens More of its Customers with Campylobacter

    Alaska Raw Milk Cow Share Sickens More of its Customers with Campylobacter
    The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is investigating another outbreak of Campylobacter infection associated with the consumption of raw milk. This new outbreak is associated with raw milk distributed by the... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 234

Global Philanthropy

Global Philanthropy

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

http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/index.php/blog/
Rank this Week: 235

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…
Rank this Week: 232

Australian Regulatory Compliance…

Australian Regulatory Compliance Review

Covers legal and regulatory impacts on Australian businesses. By David Jacobson.

http://www.djacobson.com/australian_regulatory_rev/
  • May 21

    Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct

    Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • May 20

    AML/CTF customer due diligence review

    AML/CTF customer due diligence review
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • May 20

    ASIC reviews charitable investment fundraiser

    ASIC reviews charitable investment fundraiser
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Rank this Week: 233

Virtual Library Cat's Eye View

Virtual Library Cat's Eye View

Features news and views from Ernester, the Hofstra School of Law Deane Law Library Virtual Cat.

http://deanelawlibrary.blogspot.com/
  • May 25

    Whistleblower Insider

    Whistleblower Insider
    Whistleblowers, whether government or corporation insiders, are making news these days. Whistleblower law, a specialty practice area centered around several federal statutes and regulatory agencies responsible for preventing fraud and…
  • May 24

    Summer at last!

    Summer at last!
    With the "unofficial start of summer" this weekend who isn't thinking about the beach?  Here on Long Island we have some of the world's best beaches (imho, not that I am biased or anything), Sandy notwithstanding.   The boardwalks…
  • May 22

    Civil war: a Marvel Comics event

    Civil war: a Marvel Comics event
    Exams are over! Take a break to consider the legal issues that arise in Marvel Universe when Capital Hill proposes that all costumed heroes unmask themselves before the government! In Civil war: a Marvel Comics event, superheroes clash…
Rank this Week: 236

FinancialCounsel

FinancialCounsel

Features podcasts on compliance, employment and industry intelligence for investment professionals and investment, planning and regulatory intelligence for investors. By James J. Eccleston.

http://financialcounsel.typepad.com/financialcounsel/
  • May 23

    Structured Products Raise Concern

    Structured Products Raise Concern
    The SEC is pressing large investment banks to provide more disclosure on structured notes. Surging sales of structured notes, which are often complex and hard to understand, have caused concerns about how banks are valuing the products and…
  • May 23

    Non-Traded REITs Under Fire

    Non-Traded REITs Under Fire
    Massachusetts securities regulators have found significant violations and have settled with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, Royal Alliance Associates Inc., Securities America and Lincoln Financial Advisors…
  • May 22

    Financial Services Firms Making Changes to How They Sell Some Alternative Investment

    Financial Services Firms Making Changes to How They Sell Some Alternative Investment
    Amid increasing pressure from regulators, Berthel Fisher & Co. Financial Services Inc., VSR Financial Services Inc. and Cetera Financial Group Inc., which has four independent-contractor-broker-dealers under its umbrella, have revised…
Rank this Week: 237

Law Actually

Law Actually

Blog of a LL.M law student in the UK.

http://lawactually.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Setting an Example: Fraud Officer Convicted of Fraud

    Setting an Example: Fraud Officer Convicted of Fraud
    Guest PostFormer head of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Richard Alderman, has had a slap on the wrist for issuing £1m of unauthorised severance payments to his fellow workers, without evidence of the proper approval. He has…
  • May 23

    Fighting a Speeding Fine? Top Tips to Help

    Fighting a Speeding Fine? Top Tips to Help
    Guest Post Most drivers have received a speeding ticket in their lifetime, whether that’s because they intentionally broke the law or because they obliviously rolled into a 30 zone at 40mph. Whatever the reason, you don’t have…
  • May 19

    Work email culture–there’s always tomorrow

    Work email culture–there’s always tomorrow
    From Law Donut 17/05/13: Accessing work-related emails is no longer just confined to the working day. According to a new report, small business employees are checking their work emails at all hours of day and night – even at social…
Rank this Week: 238

The Faculty Lounge

The Faculty Lounge

Conversations about law, culture, and academia. By Professors Dan Filler, Laura Appleman, Al Brophy, Kevin Noble Maillard and Calvin Massey.

http://www.thefacultylounge.org/
  • May 25

    Memorial Day and Captured Ordnance

    Memorial Day and Captured Ordnance
    I think you'll enjoy this Radio Times podcast of Richard Rubin's interview on his book The Last of the Doughboys. And speaking of World War I -- and in honor of Memorial Day -- I have a picture of a...
  • May 24

    CFP for Law, Peace, Violence, March 14, 2014

    CFP for Law, Peace, Violence, March 14, 2014
    Yxta Maya Murray at Loyola Law School has passed along a call for papers for a conference on Law, Peace, and Violence: Jurisprudence and the Possibilities of Peace next March at Seattle University's law school. Cribbing now a little from...
  • May 24

    Reflections of a Re-Identification Target, Part I: Some Information Doesn’t Want To Be Free

    Reflections of a Re-Identification Target, Part I: Some Information Doesn’t Want To Be Free
    [This post is part of the online symposium I've organized over at Bill of Health on the Law, Ethics, and Science and Re-Identification Demonstrations. Background on the symposium is here, and you can call up all of the symposium…
Rank this Week: 240

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

Provides updates and trends in Pennsylvania civil litigation law. By Daniel E. Cummins.

http://www.torttalk.com/
Rank this Week: 241

Tax Updates

Tax Updates

By Roth & Co.

http://www.rothcpa.com/
Rank this Week: 239

Business Blog

Business Blog

Covers business law, labor & employment, real estate and securities and finance topics. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.businesslawnews.com/
  • May 25

    Property Owners – Be Careful What You Wish For

    Property Owners – Be Careful What You Wish For
    In these times of falling property values, many property owners are quick to file tax appeals to reduce their tax burden. Most of these appeals have merit. However, be mindful of the fact that a municipality has the right to file a…
  • May 24

    Is “Secret” Business Court Coming Back to Delaware?

    Is “Secret” Business Court Coming Back to Delaware?
    Many corporations call Delaware home because of its business friendly legal environment. It is an attractive place to incorporate a business, and it can also provide substantial court decision precedents for corporate disputes, making it more…
  • May 23

    Technology Spurs New Type of Lease Agreement

    Technology Spurs New Type of Lease Agreement
    In a digital world, even small businesses can quickly run out of storage space for their data. To ensure that customer databases, product lists and email systems are all stored securely, many companies are turning to data…
Rank this Week: 243

Information Law Group

Information Law Group

Covers advertising law, privacy, information security and intellectual property.

http://www.infolawgroup.com/
Rank this Week: 244

California Injury Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 245

Health Industry Washington Watch

Health Industry Washington Watch

Covers U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences and health care industry. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.healthindustrywashingtonwatch.com/
  • May 14

    New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

    New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog
    The Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch blog has been updated to report on recent health policy developments, including the following: -- Regulatory Developments. CMS has published several major proposed rules that would update…
  • May 14

    Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

    Updated OIG Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program
    This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…
  • May 14

    Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion

    Updated Bulletin Regarding Exclusion
    This post was written by Scot T. Hasselman and Susan A. Edwards. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an updated “Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from…
Rank this Week: 242

Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 251

Wisconsin Estate Planning

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 24

    Life Insurance – How Much is Enough?

    Life Insurance – How Much is Enough?
    Determining the “right amount” and “right kind” of life insurance can be a complex decision requiring careful consideration of many factors.
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 246

ICBC Law

ICBC Law

Covers British Columbia injury claims the the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. By Eric Magraken.

http://bc-injury-law.com/blog/
  • May 24

    “The Long Tradition of Judicial Copying” Discussed by the Supreme Court of Canada

    “The Long Tradition of Judicial Copying” Discussed by the Supreme Court of Canada
    In reinstating a successful damages award, the Supreme Court of Canada had the opportunity to discuss if and when it is ok for a trial judge to copy a lawyer’s submissions in their reasons for judgement. In today’s case (Cojocaru…
  • May 24

    Possibility of Jail Not a “Negative Contingency” When Assessing Diminished Earning Capacity

    Possibility of Jail Not a “Negative Contingency” When Assessing Diminished Earning Capacity
    This week the BC Court of Appeal provided reasons explaining that it is not appropriate for a judge or jury to reduce damages for diminished earning capacity when there is a possibility the Plaintiff will be incarcerated in the future. In…
  • May 23

    Two Jaywalking Injury Claims Dismissed by the BC Supreme Court

    Two Jaywalking Injury Claims Dismissed by the BC Supreme Court
    Adding to this site’s archived case summaries of collisions invovling jaywalking pedestrians, two separate cases involving such a collision recently were dismissed at trial by the BC Supreme Court. In the first case…
Rank this Week: 250

FDA Law Blog

FDA Law Blog

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

http://www.fdalawblog.net/fda_law_blog_hyman_phelps/
Rank this Week: 248

Best Practice for Legal Education

Best Practice for Legal Education

A blawg by Albany Law School Professor Mary Lynch designed to be a useful web-based source of information on current reforms in legal education, and to create a place where people interested in the future of legal education can freely exchange ideas, concerns, and opinions.

http://bestpracticeslegaled.albanylawblogs.org/
  • May 22

    Teaching the Skill of Listening in Law School

    Teaching the Skill of Listening in Law School
    The wonderful research by Marj Shultz and Shelton Zedeck tells is that listening is one of the fundamental lawyering skills that all lawyers, especially recent graduates, need to have in their toolkit upon graduation.  So for the last…
  • May 20

    Law School Clinics and American Law

    Law School Clinics and American Law
    It is fantastic to see clinical work-product being used in court cases; to have clinical briefs being referenced in front of the Supreme Court of the United States shows the impact that effective experiential study can have and the effects…
  • May 18

    Teaching the “Smartphone Generation”

    Teaching the “Smartphone Generation”
    The following post comes to us from a very special blogger, Shailini Jandial George, who is a Professor at Suffolk University Law School. You have experienced a scenario like this: your students come to class with laptops, I pads and phones.…
Rank this Week: 247

Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

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

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 249

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 252

The Landlord Law Blog

The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 254

Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and medical malpractice news and updates. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.

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

    Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible

    Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible
    As reported in Oklahoma's Own, a former teacher was fired from his job after handing a Bible to one of his students. Walk Tutka has now filed a wrongful termination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the school…
  • May 21

    Oklahoma Woman Files Federal Claim Against Zoloft

    Oklahoma Woman Files Federal Claim Against Zoloft
    English: Zoloft (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Recently, an Oklahoma woman filed a lawsuit against Zoloft in a federal court in Philadelphia. Her lawsuit, which is based on products liability, claims that the popular antidepressant caused serious…
  • May 16

    Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit

    Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
    Shirley Rice was injured on two separate occasions in 2010 when she tripped and fell on the cracks in a sidewalk. Not long after, she filed suit. According to a recent article, Rice was given $7,500 to settle her claim against the city of…
Rank this Week: 253

Docket Report Patent Infringement…

Docket Report Patent Infringement Blog

Detailing substantive events regarding patent cases in the district courts.

http://docketreport.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 255

Futurelawyer

Futurelawyer

Covers future technology for the lawyer of today. By Richard M. Georges.

http://futurelawyer.typepad.com/futurelawyer/
  • May 25

    Google GMail Android App Redesign Coming

    Google GMail Android App Redesign Coming
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/futurelawyer Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • May 25

    HTC One Google Edition - No Sense Upgrades?

    HTC One Google Edition - No Sense Upgrades?
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/futurelawyer Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • May 24

    No More Excuses - HiSense Tablet For $99 At WalMart

    No More Excuses - HiSense Tablet For $99 At WalMart
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/futurelawyer Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Rank this Week: 259

Nonprofit Law Prof Blog

Nonprofit Law Prof Blog

Covers federal and state laws and cases affecting non-profits. By Professors David A. Brennan and Darryll K. Jones.

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

    Should the state of New York be concerned about nonprofits incorporating outside state lines?

    Should the state of New York be concerned about nonprofits incorporating outside state lines?
    New York lawmakers are currently in the process of reforming the state’s Not-For-Profit Corporation Law. Key players in the reformation process explain that they are trying to reconcile the differences in S3755 and S5198. The current New…
  • May 23

    MOOC accreditation

    MOOC accreditation
    “MOOC” stands for massive open online courses and just last year the New York Times named 2012 “the year of the MOOC.” Additionally, several of the nation’s most prestigious schools have partnered with nonprofit educational…
  • May 22

    Schervish on wealth transfer and philanthropy

    Schervish on wealth transfer and philanthropy
    Boston College Sociologist Paul G. Schervish is one of the country’s prominent scholars of philanthropic studies. This August Schervish will be recognized for his contributions and presented with the 2013 ASA Distinguished Career Award.…
Rank this Week: 256

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

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

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

    Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Increased Drowning Risk

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

    Family of Derek Boogaard Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against NHL

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

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff

    $2.7 Million Awarded to First Livermore Wrongful Termination Plaintiff
    Employment lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the first five plaintiffs in the Lawrence Livermore wrongful termination lawsuit were recently awarded $2.7 million by a California jury. All 130 of the other plaintiffs also have claims…
Rank this Week: 258

Underbelly: A Journal of Soft…

Underbelly: A Journal of Soft Information

By Professor Jack Ayer.

http://underbelly-buce.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Spain: Madrid Street Note

    Spain: Madrid Street Note
    Random street notes from Madrid:Bookstores.  Others go to pub crawls and bullfights. I wind up in bookstores and I still don't get it with the bookstores of major European cities.  They have stacks of stuff, tightly packed, floor to…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 257

The Law Planet Blog

The Law Planet Blog

Discusses investment, labor, and employment law, as well as securities arbitration, stockbroker issues, and legal technology. By LaBovick Law Group.

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

    The Importance of Continuing Treatment While Trying to Get SSD Benefit

    The Importance of Continuing Treatment While Trying to Get SSD Benefit
    By far, the most critical part of an application for Social Security disability benefits is the medical documentation. This is important for two reasons: First, if the claimant has continued to treat for several months or years, it…
  • May 22

    What are the basics to creating a living will?

    What are the basics to creating a living will?
    Having a will to dispose of assets is only the beginning of a well-thought out estate plan. Combining the advantages of a will, a revocable trust, a durable power of attorney and a living will is the best way to achieve your post-mortem…
  • May 20

    Is Signing an Affidavit Naming Paternity a Double-Edged Sword?

    Is Signing an Affidavit Naming Paternity a Double-Edged Sword?
    There are now more children born to single parents than to parents who are married. Florida has a statute dealing with unmarried parents that lists the father on the birth certificate. A lot of unmarried couples end up breaking up and having…
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Barco 2.0 : Law Library Reference

Barco 2.0 : Law Library Reference

From the librarians of the Barco Law Library, University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

http://barcorefblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Open and machine-readable data requirement for all gov info

    Open and machine-readable data requirement for all gov info
    Last week the White House announced that President Obama has issued Executive Order 13642 (3 page pdf) "Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information", affecting federal agencies. The Office of Management…
  • May 14

    LLMC to launch new interface

    LLMC to launch new interface
    The Law Library Microform Consortium publishes a monthly newsletter which it sends via email link. The May 2013 newsletter just arrived and it contains the excellent news that LLMC has been beta testing a major redesign of the LLMC-Digital…
  • May 14

    3D printer gun plans pulled from website

    3D printer gun plans pulled from website
    A University of Texas law student and his company called "Defense Distributed" recently figured out how to make a working handgun on a 3D printer and made the plans available on the Defense Distributed website. The federal government got…
Rank this Week: 260

ByteLawyer Briefings

ByteLawyer Briefings

Covers current law and technology developments affecting business and society. By Nanyang Business School Professor Harry SK Tan.

http://bytelawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 24

    Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader

    Odex fails action against PacNet for disclosure of identity of downloader
    In what appears to be a straightforward case of licensors of Animeware - ODEX - for illegal downloading of pirated copies by thousands, Odex filed suits against all the local commercial ISPs to obtain the identities of those who downloaded…
  • Aug 19

    How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?

    How would the Singapore regulatory framework treat Eros LLC?
    Day 1 of State of Play Conference. Interestingly the latest case reported of the synthetic worlds is the case of EROS LLC suing Volkov Catteneo” who broke the sex program’s copy protection and sold unauthorized copies. So naturally…
  • Aug 19

    State of Play Conference BEGINS

    State of Play Conference BEGINS
    Finally the long awaited conference has begun. Last night at the opening dinner for participants, meeting all the thought leaders, academics and businesses involved in the building and use of synthetic environments is exciting. There was a…
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Human Rights in Ireland

Human Rights in Ireland

Covers Irish and international human rights law.

http://www.humanrights.ie
  • May 23

    Job Opportunity: Staff Attorney HKRAC

    Job Opportunity: Staff Attorney HKRAC
    The Hong Kong Refugee Advice Centre Limited (HKRAC) is a non-profit, human rights organisation dedicated to the provision of free legal services to refugees applying for protection. Since our establishment in 2007, we have provided…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 263

IP in Brief

IP in Brief

Comments on developments in copyright and trademark law. By Andrew Berger.

http://www.ipinbrief.com
  • May 22

    Translating IP Translator For US Mark Holders Filing in Europe

    Translating IP Translator For US Mark Holders Filing in Europe
    I recently moderated a table topics discussion at the INTA annual meeting in Dallas on alternatives available to US mark holders when registering their marks in Europe. One of the issues that came up was the case of Chartered Institute of…
  • Jan 28

    The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I

    The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I
        I recently spoke at a CLE at my firm about how to successfully draft key provisions in an intellectual property license and negotiate them. Here is an edited transcript that I post in two pieces. In this first one I offer…
  • Jan 21

    The Art of the Deal: Successfully Negotiating Intellectual Property and Technology Transaction

    The Art of the Deal: Successfully Negotiating Intellectual Property and Technology Transaction
      Andrew, joined by his colleagues Mark Grossman and Don Prutzman, will speak at the firm on Thursday morning January 24, 2013, on the art of the deal: how to negotiate intellectual property and technology transactions. The seminar will…
Rank this Week: 264

California Bankruptcy Blog

California Bankruptcy Blog

Covers chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy information. By Southern California Law Advocates, P.C.

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

    The Important Concept of “Fraudulent Transfers” Explored in a New Local Appeals Court Ruling

    The Important Concept of “Fraudulent Transfers” Explored in a New Local Appeals Court Ruling
    On April 30, 2013, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals—which hears appeals of bankruptcy court decisions throughout the greater West Coast region including California—published an opinion (In re Fitness Holdings…
  • May 23

    Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?

    Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?
    As bankruptcy lawyers we often get asked the question “Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?”.  Some of the reasons that people have indicated for keeping a particular credit card or debt  include:  …
  • May 22

    Why Do I Have to Pay the Bankruptcy Attorney Before He Files My Case?

    Why Do I Have to Pay the Bankruptcy Attorney Before He Files My Case?
    When you decide that you need to file for Chapter 7  bankruptcy to protect yourself from creditors, in most cases you want to file right away.  The need to file right away is usually a result of creditor harassment, a pending…
Rank this Week: 265

At the Lectern: Practicing Before…

At the Lectern: Practicing Before the California Supreme Court

Features news and commentary on the practice of law before the California Supreme Court. By Horvitz & Levy LLP.

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

    Summary of May 22, 2013 conference report for civil case

    Summary of May 22, 2013 conference report for civil case
    The following is our summary of the Supreme Court’s actions on petitions for review in civil cases from the Court’s conference on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  The summary includes those civil cases in which (1) review has been…
  • May 24

    Taking the Chief Justice Terry show on the road

    Taking the Chief Justice Terry show on the road
    Last year, the California Supreme Court Historical Society co-sponsored a program in San Francisco about David Terry, who was California’s Chief Justice over 150 years ago.  The program featured a (fake) bearded and Bowie knife…
  • May 22

    Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow

    Death penalty opinion filing tomorrow
    The Supreme Court tomorrow morning will file its opinion in People v. Rountree, an automatic appeal from an August 1995 judgment of death.  Rountree was argued in April. The opinion can be viewed online tomorrow beginning…
Rank this Week: 268

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

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

    Does the ADA Require Readily Achievable Barrier Removal in Historic Buildings?

    Does the ADA Require Readily Achievable Barrier Removal in Historic Buildings?
    Yes, the ADA does require readily achievable barrier removal in historic buildings. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines contain provisions (4.1.7 Accessible Buildings: Historic Preservation) for historical buildings.
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 270

Disputing

Disputing

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

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

    Fifth Circuit Affirms Arbitral Award for Breach of Unsigned Contract

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

    American Exceptionalism in Consumer Arbitration

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

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ
    This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Rank this Week: 267

PropertyProf Blog

PropertyProf Blog

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

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

    Abandoned Property: Star Wars Edition

    Abandoned Property: Star Wars Edition
    Here’s an interesting set of pictures from photographer Rä di Martino of Star Wars sets that were abandoned in Morocco and Tunisia. Through the decades there have been various efforts to save these landmarks, but for the most part they...
  • May 24

    Bright & Hopkins on Models of Affordable Home Ownership in England

    Bright & Hopkins on Models of Affordable Home Ownership in England
    Susan Bright (Oxford) and Nick Hopkins (Southampton) have posted Evaluating Legal Models of Affordable Home Ownership in England (Book Chapter) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: In this chapter we analyze the legal routes used to deliver Low Cost…
  • 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...
Rank this Week: 266

Family Law Blog

Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

http://www.claerygreen.com/Family-Law-Blog.aspx
  • May 23

    Working with an Ex-Spouse that Won't Give you a Vacation Itinerary

    Working with an Ex-Spouse that Won't Give you a Vacation Itinerary
    Summer is fast approaching, and you probably want to know the details about your summer vacation schedules. If you have been left in the dark regarding these schedules, you have the right to take legal action. As a co-parent or a primary…
  • May 22

    How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue

    How a Lawyer Letter can Help in a Summertime Custody Issue
    Are you having a difficult time getting vacation time with your child or organizing a summertime custody issue? If so, then you may need to get the courts involved. If you are simply requesting an additional few days with your child in order…
  • May 21

    Changing Summer Custody Schedule

    Changing Summer Custody Schedule
    If you are part of a co-parenting or custody-sharing plan, then chances are that summertime will shake up the agreement a bit. During the school year, your children are locked into a schedule because of school. During the summer, the children…
Rank this Week: 269