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Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

Covers Canadian environmental, energy and resources law topics. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Environmental-Energy-and-Resources-Law

Mar 25
A Memorable Evening with Erin Brockovich at the 2013 Environmental Defence Gala

A Memorable Evening with Erin Brockovich at the 2013 Environmental Defence Gala

On Wednesday March 21, Davis LLP sponsored a table at the Environmental Defence Gala at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto. The keynote speaker was Erin Brockovich. We hosted a number of clients who are involved in leading community activism work…
Mar 18
BC and Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on the Substitution of Environmental Assessment

BC and Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding on the Substitution of Environmental Assessment

The BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") on the substitution of environmental…
Mar 13
Crown Oil and Gas Leases as Intangible Personal Property

Crown Oil and Gas Leases as Intangible Personal Property

A recent Alberta Court of Queen's Bench decision has confirmed that a Crown oil and gas lease may be considered intangible personal property to which the Personal Property Security Act applies. [More…]

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Covers laws, legal developments, and "fine points" in the law that can have important consequences for businesses, associations, companies, non-profits, and individual horse owners. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://equinelawblog.com/

May 14
Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Avoid Them

Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Avoid Them

Horse breeding transactions can generate several disputes, including the following: Problem The stallion’s show or race schedule prevents its availability for breeding by cooled semen or live cover. If the breeding will be…
May 7
When Veterinary Malpractice Seems So Obvious That No Expert is Needed

When Veterinary Malpractice Seems So Obvious That No Expert is Needed

In a typical veterinary malpractice case, the plaintiff (the party suing the veterinarian) must retain a qualified expert witness in an attempt to prove that the veterinarian breached an applicable standard of care and that the breach, and…
Apr 30
It Looks Like Veterinary Malpractice, But it’s Not

It Looks Like Veterinary Malpractice, But it’s Not

Not every claim against a veterinarian is really a claim of veterinary malpractice. A small number of cases involving veterinarians are more appropriately brought as a claim of ordinary negligence on part of the veterinarian or the staff.…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

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…
May 16
Employment-New York City Employers Will Have To Provide Paid Sick Leave (Maybe)

Employment-New York City Employers Will Have To Provide Paid Sick Leave (Maybe)

The New York City Council has voted to require private-sector NYC employers with at least 20 employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. The Council has sufficient votes to overcome a threatened veto by...

Rank this Week: 186

Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/

May 21
Can you do anything about being left out of your parent's will?

Can you do anything about being left out of your parent's will?

Most of the time, parents leave their estates to their children. When that doesn't happen, the child may take the news emotionally. Recently a reader wrote to me about this situation. Her note and my answer are below: "My husband's…
May 21
Did you know there's a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?

Did you know there's a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?

In the attached article from www.allaboutestates.ca, Stephen Frye talks about the principal residence exemption from capital gains tax. As most of you may know, you can sell your home or leave it to someone in your will without you (or your…
May 20
Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot

Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot

In this post, I want to talk about marriage. Specifically, re-marriage after you've been divorced or widowed. What does marriage have to do with estate planning, you may ask? The answer is: more than you might think. A person in a second or…

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Et Seq. - The Harvard Law School…

Et Seq. - The Harvard Law School Library Blog

Covers library legal issues, legal information sources, and notices for the Harvard Law community. From the law librarians of Harvard Law School.

http://etseq.law.harvard.edu/

Nov 26
852 RARE: A Unique and Heartfelt Tribute to Sir Edward Coke

852 RARE: A Unique and Heartfelt Tribute to Sir Edward Coke

Title page, The Recorde of Honor and Vertue ...
Nov 20
Thanksgiving – A Round Up of Link

Thanksgiving – A Round Up of Link

As you get ready to depart for Thanksgiving, take some time to learn a little bit about the laws surrounding this holiday:
Nov 14
Financial Times now Online at Harvard

Financial Times now Online at Harvard

The Financial Times (FT) is now available to the Harvard community. Sign up for premium accounts to FT.com, which include: Unlimited FT.com article access The LEX column Unlimited mobile and tablet access ePaper access 5 year company…

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European Court of Human Rights

Covers court decisions and information.

http://ecohr.blogspot.com/

May 21
The death brings the micro loans in India

The death brings the micro loans in India

First belongings, furniture, televisions sold after the jewels are gone. Some of them drank, some pesticides, a woman threw herself into the lake with someone else jumped in with their children. Debts of more than 200 due to the poor,…
May 20
Turkish air strike killed 36 civilian

Turkish air strike killed 36 civilian

The deaths of 36 people, who may have been locals smuggling in goods from northern Iraq, killed in an overnight airstrike by Turkish warplanes in southeastern Turkey have led to doubts about the intelligence sources on which the military…
May 20
ECHR; Veli İsmail Altınok

ECHR; Veli İsmail Altınok

The applicant, Veli Ismail Altınok, is a Turkish national who was born in 1981 and lives inAdana. He was arrested on 12 April 2007 following a complaint alleging fraud andforgery. After being brought before the criminal court he was…

Rank this Week: 48

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…

Rank this Week: 81

Expert Witness Blog

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

http://www.expertwitnessblog.com/

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…
May 20
Insurance Expert Witness On Recurring Insurance Litigation Themes Part 7

Insurance Expert Witness On Recurring Insurance Litigation Themes Part 7

In Property & Casualty Insurance Procurement & Litigation (Ten Recurring Themes Every Lawyer Should Know) insurance expert witness David L. Stegall, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPA, of Risk Consulting & Expert Services writes on ten recurring…
May 19
Real Estate Damages Expert Witnesses & Hurricane Sandy Lawsuit

Real Estate Damages Expert Witnesses & Hurricane Sandy Lawsuit

Real estate damages expert witnesses may give expert opinions on a wide range of issues including flood damage, hurricane damage, damage impact and related matters. In Sandy-Related Suits Against Co-ops, Condos Face Unique Challenges, the…

Rank this Week: 125

ExportLawBlog

Covers the laws governing exports from the United States with an emphasis on export regulations administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. By Clif Burns, Carolyn

http://www.exportlawblog.com

May 20
UMass Lowell Fined For Entity List Violation

UMass Lowell Fined For Entity List Violation

Back in April the University of Massachusetts at Lowell (the “University”) agreed to pay to the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) a suspended penalty of $100,000 in connection with its unlicensed export of an…
May 16
Palestine: A Reminder of the OFAC Regulatory Labyrinth

Palestine: A Reminder of the OFAC Regulatory Labyrinth

OFAC this week issued a general license redefining the term “Palestinian Authority” as that term is used in three sets of U.S. sanctions regulations relating to terrorism. The change was only to add a phrase to account for Prime…
May 14
On the Internet, Nobody Knows You’re a Syrian

On the Internet, Nobody Knows You’re a Syrian

According to this report, Network Solutions in April seized over 700 domain names relating to Syria. Among these were sites used by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-Assad hacker group that has achieved some notoriety for taking over the…

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Extradition and Cross Border…

Extradition and Cross Border Criminal Defense News

Covers extradition and foreign evidence cases for criminal defense attorneys. By Linda Friedman Ramirez.

http://obtainingforeignevidence.blogspot.com/

Aug 18
Linda Ramirez's Feathered Serpent Gallery

Linda Ramirez's Feathered Serpent Gallery

Linda Friedman Ramirez has opened the Feathered Serpent Gallery, which features the works of artists and artisans from the US and Latin America. The Gallery is located in the heart of the art district of St Petersburg Florida. For…
Aug 17
Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, Bible for Representing Immigrants and Foreign National

Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense, Bible for Representing Immigrants and Foreign National

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of immigrants and foreign nationals prosecuted in US Courts.
Aug 10
Going, Going...........................

Going, Going...........................

This blog will be deleted August 12, 2012 or any time thereafter without further notice. For additional information you can contact me directly at lindafriedmanramirez@gmail.com

Rank this Week: 480

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law,…

Faculty Blog - Faculty of Law, University of Alberta

By Barbara Billingsley, Cameron Hutchison, Daniel Mol, David Cheifetz, Eran Kaplinsky, Eric Adam, Erin Nelson, James Muir, Lewis Klar, Q.C., Mark Amman, Moin A Yahya, Peter Carver, Russ Brown, Steven Penney

http://ualbertalaw.typepad.com/faculty/

May 19
Harvard and Academic Freedom

Harvard and Academic Freedom

It is bad enough that Canadian universities are slowly turning their back on the notion of academic freedom, but when Harvard University starts down that path, things are looking bleak for the West's future.
May 18
400 parts per million, or why we're totally F*#%#$

400 parts per million, or why we're totally F*#%#$

Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, our most harmful global warming gas, have hit 400 parts per million. It's this kind of rosy news item that Alyssa Battistoni must have borne in mind when she composed one of the best…
May 17
May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online

May 2013 Issue of the Toronto Law Journal is Online

The May issue of the Toronto Law Journal – which publishes pithy comments on recent cases and new legislation of interest to practicing lawyers and legal academics alike – is online here. Commentaries this month cover a new clearing…

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Fair and Unbalanced

Left-leaning, social justice-minded slant on law and justice issues, the death penalty, politics, and current events.

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Jan 3
Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

Hypocrisy in the Hall of Fame

A rare exception to my abdication from Fair and Unbalanced. -- Lovechilde “Voting shall be based on the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, their contributions to the team on which the player…
Sep 4
Post Mortem

Post Mortem

Almost two years ago I created this blog in order to use the parts of my brain that weren't consumed by my day job as a death penalty lawyer and to interact with the larger community on what I deeply care about, particularly, as the subhead…
Jul 8
Gone Fishin'

Gone Fishin'

Fair and Unbalanced will be on hiatus for a bit. As long as you're here, why don't you scroll down and read some of the posts you might have missed or click on some of the links on the right -- the list of jazz

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Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

May 20
Court of Appeals Allows Warehouse Workers for Amazon To Move Forward With Lawsuit

Court of Appeals Allows Warehouse Workers for Amazon To Move Forward With Lawsuit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Nevada federal court’s earlier ruling and held that Amazon.com warehouse workers may proceed with their labor law claims against the online retailer giant. Warehouse employees…
May 17
Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

Former PIMCO Executive Claims He Was Fired for Reporting Firm’s Financial Misconduct

A former executive at the Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was fired last year in retaliation for reporting financial misconduct at the firm to federal law enforcement officials.…
May 16
New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

New York Based Restaurant Group Sued for Wage & Hour Violation

A class action lawsuit was recently filed in New York state court in Albany County against the Malozzi Group, owner of several New York restaurants, which is illustrative of another way some employers illegal rip off their hourly employees.…

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False Claims Counsel

Covers False Claims Act and related statutes. By Ben Vernia.

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

May 14
Medical device company C.R. Bard pays over $48 million to settle whistleblower’s allegation

Medical device company C.R. Bard pays over $48 million to settle whistleblower’s allegation

On May 13, the Department of Justice announced that the medical device company C.R. Bard had agreed to settle claims originally brought by a whistleblower that it had paid kickbacks to physicians to induce them to use the company radiation…
May 13
Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy pleads guilty, pays combined $500 million to settle drug quality claim

Indian generic drug maker Ranbaxy pleads guilty, pays combined $500 million to settle drug quality claim

On May 13, the Department of Justice announced that Ranbaxy USA Inc. has entered a guilty plea to violations of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and will pay a total of $500 million, including $350 million to the federal government and…
May 7
House hearing criticizes DOJ over alleged “quid pro quo” declination of HUD case

House hearing criticizes DOJ over alleged “quid pro quo” declination of HUD case

On May 7, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a contentious hearing on allegations that DOJ Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General and Labor Secretary nominee Thomas Perez had brokered a “quid pro…

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Family Law & Divorce Information…

Family Law & Divorce Information in Houston, Texas

By Busby & Associates.

http://busby-lee.com/familylawblog

May 15
Who will you call for help?

Who will you call for help?

Michael Who will you call for help? Are your marriage troubles still keeping you awake at night? Are you worried about how your life will be affected if you are divorced? Are you having thoughts that clearly indicate you are depressed?…
May 15
My spouse will be honest about our asset

My spouse will be honest about our asset

MichaelMy spouse will be honest about our assets Even if you’ve decided to settle the terms of your divorce with regard to division of property, you should still consider the possibility the assets listed may not be all of the assets at…
May 14
My spouse will be fair and cooperative

My spouse will be fair and cooperative

MichaelMy spouse will be fair and cooperative. There’s nothing like a divorce to make people who once were civil and kind erupt into all sorts of irrational behavior. If you are preparing for divorce, keep this myth at the forefront of…

Rank this Week: 571

Family Law Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

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

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…
May 20
Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

Summertime Vacation Etiquette for Divorced Couple

If you are going on vacation with the children, you have the responsible to let your ex know where you are going and when you will be back. This rule only applies if you are co-parenting or sharing custody. If you have sole custody of your…
May 20
Act Now on Summer Vacation Dispute

Act Now on Summer Vacation Dispute

Most people anxiously await summertime as a special time to take vacations, enjoy sunny days outside, and spend time with family. Yet for divorced couples sharing custody of their children, summertime can also be a season of contention.…

Rank this Week: 289

Family Law Prof Blog

By Professor Andrea B. Carrol of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, and Margaret Ryznar.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/family_law/

May 21
On Marriage

On Marriage
May 20
Windsor v. United State

Windsor v. United State

From Angelique Devaux, writing for I-CONnect: To marry or tax me. This could be the modern Shakespeare quote heard in the oral arguments last March 27th at the US Supreme Court in the pending case Windsor v. United States. But...
May 18
Movie Review

Movie Review

From Time: When Ahmad (Ali Mosaffa) clears customs at de Gaulle Airport, his estranged wife Marie (Bèrénice Bejo) speaks to him urgently on the other side of a glass partition. They communicate with sign language and words the audience…

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Family Law Source

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

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/

May 20
Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
May 19
Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

Marriage and divorce are not cold business transactions. Couples who are about to marry or divorce have emotions and intimate relationships that may compromise their ability to negotiate at arm’s length like business people. For this…
May 17
Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?

Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?

As a child support lawyer, I am frequently asked why the Pennsylvania child support guidelines don’t consider a parent’s expenses. Sometimes paying child support makes a parent “see red.” Parents may experience…

Rank this Week: 322

Family Lore

Covers child support, divorce, property and chiildren. By John Boich.

http://www.familylore.co.uk/

May 21
News Update: 21st of May 2013

News Update: 21st of May 2013

WELCOME to this week's Family Lore News Update.NEWSGay marriage: Final reading in CommonsThe government's same-sex marriage bill is to receive a third and final Commons reading after surviving resistance from Tory opponents on Monday night.…
May 20
Child maintenance proposals 'grossly unfair'

Child maintenance proposals 'grossly unfair'

I have received the following press release from the Centre for Separated Families:Family separation charity, the Centre for Separated Families, has called for the government to rethink plans to increase flat rate child maintenance payments…
May 19
News Podcast: For the week to the 20th of May 2013

News Podcast: For the week to the 20th of May 2013

A summary of the most important family law news stories from the last week, in the usual short, easy-to-listen, format.(If you can't see the audio player above, try refreshing your browser. Alternatively, you can listen to the podcast here.)

Rank this Week: 356

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice…

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice of Family & Divorce Mediation

Covers the intrapersonal and the professional/technical world of being a family mediator. By Lawrence F. King.

http://coloradodivorcemediation.com/blog/mediation/index.htm

Apr 23
Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

In discussing disappointment's natural place in the landscape of life, psychotherapist Michael Miller, Ph.D., recently wrote in a popular magazine's feature article:Empathy helps turn anger into sorrow. When sorrow becomes mutual, it begins…
Dec 4
Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

Fellow attorney-mediator Diane Levin of Boston has kindly reviewed our new blogs (this family mediation blog, and our companion Colorado DivorcePoint! divorce law blog).
Oct 31
Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

In his epic poem about a Vermont apple orchard, “The Mending Wall”, Robert Frost puzzled over the timeless proverbGood fences make good neighbors.

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farmgate

Covers agricultural policy issues. By the University of Illinois Extension.

http://www.farmgateblog.com/

Dec 19
Where is agriculture teetering on the “fiscal cliff?”

Where is agriculture teetering on the “fiscal cliff?”

While the nation’s leaders continue their fiscal policy discussions and the citizenry teeters on the edge of the “fiscal cliff,” agriculture may have already fallen over the cliff. Its fate will be determined whether…
Dec 17
Seed corn selection strategies for 2013 and beyond

Seed corn selection strategies for 2013 and beyond

Do you have all of your 2013 seed corn booked? Are you guaranteed of getting what you want? Will you have some flex acres that could use seed corn next spring, if the soy-corn ratio prefers corn? Have you been told by your…
Dec 13
No Farm Bill Yet, But It May Already Violate International Trade Rule

No Farm Bill Yet, But It May Already Violate International Trade Rule

The 2008 Farm Bill expired at the end of September, and a replacement is caught up in the stalemate on the so-call “fiscal cliff” talks in Washington, which will dictate the extent of the safety net for US farmers over the next…

Rank this Week: 64

FDA Law Blog

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

http://www.fdalawblog.net/fda_law_blog_hyman_phelps/

May 21
FDA is Asked to Deviate From ANDA “Exception Excipient” Policy for Generic VFEND Injection; Precedent Indicates Agency Will Reamin Firm

FDA is Asked to Deviate From ANDA “Exception Excipient” Policy for Generic VFEND Injection; Precedent Indicates Agency Will Reamin Firm

By Kurt R. Karst – A Citizen Petition (Docket No. FDA-2013-P-0203) submitted to FDA earlier this year raises an issue that comes up from time to time – although not typically in a public forum – about the Agency’s so-called...
May 20
CDRH Issues Final Appeals Guidance, Q&A About FDASIA Appeals Proce

CDRH Issues Final Appeals Guidance, Q&A About FDASIA Appeals Proce

By Jeffrey K. Shapiro & Jennifer D. Newberger – As discussed in our prior posts (here, here, and here), the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (“CDRH”) has taken much needed steps to improve the most commonly used appeal…
May 20
While We’re Waiting on Bartlett, Some New Preemption Challenges to Consider

While We’re Waiting on Bartlett, Some New Preemption Challenges to Consider

By Kurt R. Karst – As folks in the generic drug industry patiently await the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. v. Bartlett (Docket No. 12-142), a design defect generic drug preemption case (see our previous post…

Rank this Week: 180

Federal Civil Practice Bulletin

Covers federal civil practice and procedure. By Washington & Lee University School of Law, Professor A. Benjamin Spencer.

http://federalcivilpracticebulletin.blogspot.com/

Mar 19
SCOTUS Decides Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowle

SCOTUS Decides Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowle

From BNA's Supreme Court Today:Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450: A would-be class plaintiff's stipulation that he and the class he seeks to represent will not seek damages greater than $5 million total, which is the…
Dec 4
Kaplow on Multistage Litigation

Kaplow on Multistage Litigation

Professor Louis Kaplow (Harvard) has posted an article entitled Multistage Litigation on SSRN. Here is the abstract:Legal proceedings often involve multiple stages: U.S. civil litigation allows motions to dismiss and for summary…
Nov 27
Issacharoff and Miller Post Motion to Dismiss Article on SSRN

Issacharoff and Miller Post Motion to Dismiss Article on SSRN

Professors Samuel Issacharoff and Geoffrey Miller (both of NYU) have just posted an article entitled An Information-Forcing Approach to the Motion to Dismiss on SSRN. Here is the abstract:

Rank this Week: 574

Federal Construction Contracting…

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Provides legal information and resources for federal construction contractors. By Payne Hackenbracht & Sullivan.

http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/

May 21
OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guideline

OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guideline

By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli On May 13, 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (“the VA”) Office of Small Disadvantaged Business (“OSDBU”) published an advanced notice of proposed…
May 15
Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesse

Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesse

By: Edward T. DeLisle and Maria L. Panichelli We’ve all heard about the “glass ceiling” experienced by women in the workplace. The term “glass ceiling” first appeared in an article published by the Wall Street…
May 3
Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013), A Primer on Due Proce

Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013), A Primer on Due Proce

By Edward T. DeLisle and Maria PanichelliBack in February, we provided readers with an overview of a case that we litigated at the end of last year, Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013). The major focal point…

Rank this Week: 962

Federal Crimes Blog

Covers federal crimes and criminal defense. By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://federalcrimesblog.com

May 16
“DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today”

“DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today”

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on May 16, 2013 released the following press release: “MAY 16 (WASHINGTON) –Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144,…
May 16
Florida Husband and Wife Indicted by a Federal Grand Jury Alleging Federal Tax Crime

Florida Husband and Wife Indicted by a Federal Grand Jury Alleging Federal Tax Crime

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs on May 16, 2013 released the following: “Doctors Maintained Offshore Bank Accounts at UBS and Other Foreign Banks That Concealed Income and Assets from the IRS Drs. David Leon…
May 16
“Oregon Man Indicted for Alleged Role in $50 Million Securities Fraud Scheme”

“Oregon Man Indicted for Alleged Role in $50 Million Securities Fraud Scheme”

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs on May 16, 2013 released the following: “An Oregon man has been charged with allegedly orchestrating a $50 million securities fraud scheme, announced Acting Assistant Attorney…

Rank this Week: 153

Federal Evidence Review Blog

Covers cases and issues on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

http://federalevidence.com/blog

May 21
Authenticating Recorded Conversation

Authenticating Recorded Conversation

SeventhCircuitSeal.png Seventh Circuit highlights two options to authenticating recorded conversations and voice identification, in a case where the recordings were obtained by a cooperating witness and provided to law…
May 21
Assessing Lay Witness “Helpfulness” To A Jury Of Defendant’s Peer

Assessing Lay Witness “Helpfulness” To A Jury Of Defendant’s Peer

Reel-to-reel_1.JPG In conspiracy to distribute cocaine trial, admitting law enforcement lay testimony identifying the defendant’s voice as helpful to “this particular jury, sitting in Massachusetts”…
May 20
Congress Watch: Renewed Focus On Reporter Shield Law Following Use Of Subpoenas For Reporters' Telephone Record

Congress Watch: Renewed Focus On Reporter Shield Law Following Use Of Subpoenas For Reporters' Telephone Record

Capitol.Dome_.Night_.jpg The recent attention on the use of federal grand jury subpoenas to obtain the telephone records of reporters has refocused the issue of protecting First Amendment rights and striking the balance to…

Rank this Week: 473

Federal Regulations Advisor

Provides insights and commentary on U.S. government regulatory affairs. By Leland E. Beck.

http://www.fedregsadvisor.com/

May 21
EPA Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions Standards: Too Little Time to Comment

EPA Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions Standards: Too Little Time to Comment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published its Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards proposed rule in the Federal Register. Unfortunately, public comments are due…
May 20
SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill

SCOTUS Permits Chevron Deference to Agency’s View of Jurisdiction: A New Void to Fill

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) today decided (5+1–3), in City of Arlington v. FCC, that courts do owe agencies deference in interpreting the statutory scope of agency jurisdiction. The court held that lower courts…
May 19
Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/20/13

Monday Morning Regulatory Review – 5/20/13

This week’s review is all about litigation updates: A new decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit struck down President Obama (POTUS)’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board…

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Federal Securities Law Blog

FedSecLaw.com is devoted to highlighting current issues in securities laws, discussing the ramifications of those issues for todayâ€™s businesses, and providing bottom-line takeaways for busy owners, managers, and executives. Published by Porter, Wright,

http://www.fedseclaw.com/

May 15
SEC and CFTC Red Flag Rules Become Effective May 20, 2013

SEC and CFTC Red Flag Rules Become Effective May 20, 2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have adopted rules that require most broker-dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, and certain other regulated entities to create programs to prevent…
May 7
The Timken Board: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Timken Board: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

On May 7, 2013, Timken Co. announced that its shareholders approved a nonbinding proposal from activist shareholders (Relational Investors and Calstrs—California State Teachers' Retirement System, who together own 7.28% of the…
Apr 25
Zillow, Inc. To Use Twitter For Earnings Call

Zillow, Inc. To Use Twitter For Earnings Call

The real estate website company Zillow, Inc. announced it would use Twitter and Facebook to field questions on its first quarter earnings call. The company claims that it is the first to take questions in this manner, but will continue…

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Federalist Society Audio

Audio of recent events, speeches and conferences of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.

http://www.fed-soc.org/audio/MP3s/fsaudio.xml

May 16
Is the Patent System Working or Broken? A Discussion with Four Distinguished Federal Judges 5-14-13

Is the Patent System Working or Broken? A Discussion with Four Distinguished Federal Judges 5-14-13

Intellectual Property Practice Group and the Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property at George Mason University School of Law Today, people read almost daily reports about the "broken patent system" in newspaper articles, blogs and…
Apr 19
Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate - 4-11-13

Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate - 4-11-13

Indianapolis Lawyers ChapterOn April 11, 2013, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an event featuring Greg Lukianoff, President of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. Mr. Lukianoff discussed…
Apr 19
Why the Supreme Court Should Strike Down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act 3-11-13

Why the Supreme Court Should Strike Down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act 3-11-13

Indianapolis Lawyers ChapterOn March 11, 2013, the Indianapolis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society hosted an event featuring Mr. Roger Clegg, President and CEO of the Center for Equal Opportunity. The topic of the address was "Why the…

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Federalist Society SCOTUScast

Provides expert commentary on U.S. Supreme Court cases as they are argued and issued. By the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies.

http://fedsoc.server326.com/audio/SCOTUScast/SCOTUScast.xml

May 21
Bullock v. BankChampaign, N.A. - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Bullock v. BankChampaign, N.A. - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On May 13, 2013, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Bullock v. BankChampaign, NA, a bankruptcy case. Bankruptcy law provides debtors a means of discharging their otherwise unmanageable debts, but there are…
May 20
Genesis HealthCare Corp. v. Symczyk - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Genesis HealthCare Corp. v. Symczyk - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On April 16, 2013, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Genesis HealthCare Corp v. Symczyk. This case concerned the scope of the federal courts’ power to adjudicate cases. The question was whether a case becomes…
May 14
Amgen Inc. v. Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Amgen Inc. v. Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On February 27, 2013 the Supreme Court announced its decision in Amgen Inc. v. Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds. The question in this case is twofold: (a) whether, in misrepresentation actions under SEC Rule 10-b(5),…

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Feminist Law Professors

Covers feminism, sexism, reproductive rights and women's health. By Professors Ann Bartow and Bridget Crawford.

http://feministlawprofessors.com

Nov 25
In Memory of Gary Munneke, 1947-2012

In Memory of Gary Munneke, 1947-2012

In Memory of Gary Munneke, 1947-2012
Nov 25
Conference Announcement: 7th Annual Feminist Theory Workshop, Duke U. March 22-23, 2012

Conference Announcement: 7th Annual Feminist Theory Workshop, Duke U. March 22-23, 2012

Conference Announcement: 7th Annual Feminist Theory Workshop, Duke U. March 22-23, 2012
Nov 21
What Do Elmo and David Petraeus Have In Common? They’re Both Targets of a Sex Panic

What Do Elmo and David Petraeus Have In Common? They’re Both Targets of a Sex Panic

What Do Elmo and David Petraeus Have In Common? They’re Both Targets of a Sex Panic

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Filewrapper.com

Features news and commentary on intellectual property law. By McKee, Voorhees & Sease.

http://www.filewrapper.com/index.cfm

May 17
MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Federal Circuit Deems Software Patent Ineligible, Provides Little Certainty

MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Federal Circuit Deems Software Patent Ineligible, Provides Little Certainty

In its recent en banc decision in CLS Bank v. Alice Corp, the Federal Circuit has affirmed the finding of subject matter ineligibility of Alice Corp's method and software for management of risk in financial transactions through use of a third…
May 13
MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Supreme Court Rejects Patent Exhaustion Defense for Patented Bean Replanting

MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Supreme Court Rejects Patent Exhaustion Defense for Patented Bean Replanting

The Supreme Court has handed down its much anticipated decision in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., holding that the defense of patent exhaustion does not apply to the practice of planting and harvesting patented seeds through planting and harvesting…
May 1
MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Intrinsic Evidence Can Provide Adequate Support to Overcome Indefinitene

MVS Filewrapper® Blog: Intrinsic Evidence Can Provide Adequate Support to Overcome Indefinitene

In Biosig Instruments, Inc. v. Nautilus, Inc., the Federal Circuit reversed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York finding a patent invalid for indefiniteness, relying on intrinsic evidence. Biosig…

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Financial Industry Review

Covers asset management, litigation, and rating agencies. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/financial/

May 20
The AIFMD Development

The AIFMD Development

HM Treasury Responds to Consultation on Transposing AIFM Directive On May 13, HM Treasury published its response to its January 2013 consultation on transposing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (AIFM…
May 20
European Commission Requests ESMA Deliver Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on Cross-Border Application of EMIR

European Commission Requests ESMA Deliver Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on Cross-Border Application of EMIR

On May 13, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a letter (dated April 22, 2013) from Jonathan Faull, European Commission Director General of Internal Market and Services, to Steven Maijoor, ESMA Chair. The…
May 20
European Commission Consults on EU Banking Structural Reform

European Commission Consults on EU Banking Structural Reform

On May 16, the European Commission published a consultation paper on reforms to the structure of the EU banking sector, which focuses on policy options for structural separation. The Commission is seeking views on policy options…

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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 21
Eccleston Law Offices Continues to Investigate Erickson Retirement Community STAMPS Sold by B.C. Ziegler

Eccleston Law Offices Continues to Investigate Erickson Retirement Community STAMPS Sold by B.C. Ziegler

The attorneys at Eccleston Law Offices have expanded their investigation of Erickson Retirement Community (“Erickson”) STAMPS (subordinated tax advantaged mezzanine put securities) which were sold by B.C. Ziegler and Company.…
May 15
SEC Charges Municipality With Issuing Misleading Statements Outside Securities Disclosure Document

SEC Charges Municipality With Issuing Misleading Statements Outside Securities Disclosure Document

On May 6, 2013, the SEC charged the City of Harrisburg, PA with securities fraud for its misleading public statements when its financial condition was deteriorating and financial information available to municipal bond investors was either…
May 13
Morgan Stanley Forgivable Loan Practices Under Scrutiny

Morgan Stanley Forgivable Loan Practices Under Scrutiny

Brokerage firms often offer financial advisers loans, which are payments to lure advisers, and thus their clients, to the firm and keep them there. If the financial adviser meets various performance requirements and does not defect to a rival…

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Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Law Offices of Justin McMurray.

http://www.floridabankruptcylawyer-blog.com/

Jul 25
Avoiding Foreclosure Scam

Avoiding Foreclosure Scam

As foreclosures continue to rise, "scammers" are hitting the jackpot when it comes to the wealth of desperate homeowners looking for a way out. These offers are often tempting, as the banks are reluctant to negotiate and short sales rarely…
Jul 8
Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure in Florida

Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure in Florida

When facing foreclosure in Jacksonville, Florida, there are a couple of options that a homeowner can explore. One option is a deed in lieu of foreclosure (DIL). A deed in lieu is a transaction that consists of a mortgagor voluntarily…
Jun 15
Why Jacksonville Florida Residents Need a Foreclosure Attorney: Bank Gets Foreclosed On

Why Jacksonville Florida Residents Need a Foreclosure Attorney: Bank Gets Foreclosed On

One couple was able to turn the tables on a major banking institution after being wrongly foreclosed on themselves. They got the permission from a judge to foreclose on their local Bank of America. With persistence and dedication they…

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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 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…
May 15
Your Funds In Bankruptcy

Your Funds In Bankruptcy

The decision to file for bankruptcy is one that can greatly improve your financial future. While you may be wondering what to expect along the way, don’t let the fear of losing your assets or funds intimidate you. Your Tampa bankruptcy…

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Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Provides analysis of crimes and sentences for Florida state and federal criminal offenses. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.florida-criminal-attorney-blog.com/

May 21
Gerald Atilus, Julenny Aquino, Michael Kempfer, Mohammed Ahmed, Samuel Yoon, 87 Others Arrested in Polk County, Florida Prostitution Sting

Gerald Atilus, Julenny Aquino, Michael Kempfer, Mohammed Ahmed, Samuel Yoon, 87 Others Arrested in Polk County, Florida Prostitution Sting

Gerald Atilus, Julenny Aquino, Michael Kempfer, Mohammed Ahmed, Samuel Yoon and 87 others were arrested in a Polk County, Florida prostitution sting this past week, news sources report. The defendants, who are from various parts of the…
May 17
David Joseph of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Identity Theft

David Joseph of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Identity Theft

David Joseph of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was arrested Friday for allegedly using stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns, news sources report. Joseph, 27, was booked into police custody on charges of filing false tax returns,…
May 17
Nelson Humberto Guerrero of Miramar, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Nelson Humberto Guerrero of Miramar, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Nelson Humberto Guerrero of Miramar, Florida was arrested Saturday after he allegedly assaulted and later kidnapped his mistress, news sources report. Information regarding the victim's identity was not released given the nature of the crime.…

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Florida Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI and traffic tickets. By Leifert & Leifert.

http://www.florida-criminal-lawyer-blog.com/

May 20
Rash of Recent South Florida Child Abuse Arrests, Police Report

Rash of Recent South Florida Child Abuse Arrests, Police Report

There have been a rash of recent child abuse charges in South Florida, and our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys want to make sure that anyone facing charges of this nature are fully aware of their rights. We recognize how…
May 17
Broward Defense Lawyers Report Disappointing Florida Legislative Session

Broward Defense Lawyers Report Disappointing Florida Legislative Session

A number of bills that would have boosted protections and reduced penalties for criminal defendants in Florida have failed, ending what was ultimately a disappointing state legislative session in the view of our Fort Lauderdale criminal…
May 15
Palm Beach BUI Results in Felony Charges After Skull Fracture

Palm Beach BUI Results in Felony Charges After Skull Fracture

A 23-year-old man from Jupiter is facing a number of serious charges in connection with a 2011 boating accident that occurred along the Intracoastal Waterway. Our Palm Beach BUI lawyers understand that the defendant is accused of striking an…

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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…

Rank this Week: 127

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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Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Florida car accidents, wrongful death, and bicycle accidents. By Salpeter Gitkin, LLP.

http://www.florida-injury-attorneys-blog.com/

May 21
Cheryl A. Bazilus Killed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bus Accident

Cheryl A. Bazilus Killed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Bus Accident

Cheryl A. Bazilus was killed in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida bus accident on Saturday, news sources report. The accident occurred when Bazilus tripped and fell in front of a charter bus. Bazilus, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are…
May 21
Jeffrey Steven Bryce Jr., Evan Rolando Soto injured, One Killed in Miramar, Florida Collision

Jeffrey Steven Bryce Jr., Evan Rolando Soto injured, One Killed in Miramar, Florida Collision

Evan Rolando Soto and Jeffrey Steven Bryce Jr. were injured and another person was killed in a Miramar, Florida collision on Saturday, news sources report. Bryce sustained critical injuries in the crash; his passenger was pronounced dead at…
May 17
Lauderhill, Florida Collision Sends Bicyclist to Hospital

Lauderhill, Florida Collision Sends Bicyclist to Hospital

A Lauderhill, Florida collision sent a 59-year-old bicyclist to the hospital on Thursday, news sources report. Information regarding the bicyclist's and the driver's identity was not immediately available following the accident. The cyclist…

Rank this Week: 503

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile accidents, class actions, products liability, workers compensation and other personal injury topics. By Flaxman & Lopez.

http://www.floridainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 21
Will New Studies Put the Blame on Riders Involved in Motorcycle Accidents in Miami and Other Communities?

Will New Studies Put the Blame on Riders Involved in Motorcycle Accidents in Miami and Other Communities?

According to an article in the Herald Sun, a new study has concluded that in fatal motorcycle crashes the rider is at fault four of out five times. The study claims that more than half of the riders involved in a motorcycle crash had alcohol…
May 16
Do the Health Benefits of Biking Outweigh the Risks of Bicycle Accidents in Miami?

Do the Health Benefits of Biking Outweigh the Risks of Bicycle Accidents in Miami?

Many people in Florida are choosing to bicycle or walk to work because of the health benefits. The health benefits of bicycling, for example, are well documented. A 14-year Copenhagen study focused on 30,000 participants and concluded that…
May 14
Treatment Options for Those with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Miami

Treatment Options for Those with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Miami

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 12 000 to 20 000 people across the country suffer from spinal cord injuries due to falls and traffic accidents each year. In many communities, including South Miami, car accidents are a leading…

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Florida International Law Blog

Covers fraud, international law, immigration and business formation. By Boyer Law Firm, PLLC.

http://boyerlawfirmblog.com/

May 21
Tips For E-Commerce Businesse

Tips For E-Commerce Businesse

E-commerce and virtual storefronts are a booming industry that is only expected to grow. E-commerce was a $40 billion business in 2012, and that number is expected to grow more than 10 percent by 2015, according to a report by Transport…
May 20
How can I get Permanent Residence in the US?

How can I get Permanent Residence in the US?

Although there are many changes being debated about immigration reform, there are currently only a few ways to get a visa that could lead to permanent residence in the US: investing in a business, having a family member who is a U.S. citizen…
May 17
Florida and Federal Trademarks and Service Mark

Florida and Federal Trademarks and Service Mark

When you register a trademark or service mark, the first thing to decide is if you should register the mark with the Florida State Government, Federal Government, or both. A Florida trademark attorney can assist you in making this decision as…

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Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

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

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/

May 21
The Conspiracy Theory of the Letter of Protection (LOP)

The Conspiracy Theory of the Letter of Protection (LOP)

One of the worst things to happen to injury law is the ability of the defense attorney to create a conspiracy between the doctor, lawyer and injured victim. There is no doubt that America now literally hates the injured victim. If…
May 20
What is the Jones Act, and how could it affect you as a maritime worker?

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

One of the most powerful protections maritime workers have is the Jones Act. This is a federal act that protects crew of boats and ships, and is designed to make work environments safe on the sea. Just like others who work in high risk…
May 16
Sailing Rescue: Every Boater MUST Be Prepared Before Going to Sea

Sailing Rescue: Every Boater MUST Be Prepared Before Going to Sea

Earlier this year, two old friends set out from Port St. Lucie, FL to the Virgin Islands on a sail boat. The two gentlemen are 86 and 71 years old. They had invited another friend who turned them down and warned them that the currents and…

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Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Covers estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation. By Law Offices of Adrian Philip Thomas.

http://www.florida-probate-lawyer.com/probate

May 16
Lost or Destroyed Will

Lost or Destroyed Will

What happens when the Decedent’s original Last Will & Testament cannot be found? It is well-settled under Florida law that when an original will that is known to have existed cannot be located after the death of the decedent, the…
Apr 18
ADRIAN THOMAS LAWYER REPUTATION

ADRIAN THOMAS LAWYER REPUTATION

“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” ~ Socrates The lawyers at Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. strive to be competent and passionate advocates for their clients while…
Apr 8
Inheritance Dispute Lawyer

Inheritance Dispute Lawyer

Remedies Available in Florida Courts Tortious interference with an inheritance is a relatively new but widely recognized tort that is currently accepted in Florida and half of the United States. Many other states have reported…

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