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Employment & Labor Insider

Discusses timely issues in labor and employment law and human resources from management's perspective, with subjects ranging from discrimination to employee handbooks and religious accommodations. By Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP.

http://www.employmentandlaborinsider.com/

May 17
Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Last week's post about whether certain employees in the news deserved to be fired, in addition to generating some great comments from readers, got me thinking about firings in general. I don't like to fire people. What's the world…
May 9
Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Andy Warhol said that in the future everyone would be world-famous for 15 minutes. Wouldn't you hate for your 15 minutes of fame to be from getting fired from your job? Or having everybody on the Internet cyber-shouting for your employer to…
May 2
Is your company a target of the EEOC?

Is your company a target of the EEOC?

Is your company an EEOC target? I've written before about the Strategic Enforcement Plan of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which was officially adopted last December, and the Commission's priorities. Last…

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Endangered Species Law & Policy

Covers listing decisions, critical habitats and endangered species litigation. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/

May 16
Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

Idaho Enacts Law Declaring the State has Primacy over Resident Fish and Wildlife

The State of Idaho enacted a law (pdf) this spring asserting that the State has “primacy over the management of fish and wildlife.” The law was introduced as Senate Bill 1061 and signed into law by Governor Butch Otter on March…
May 15
National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

National Research Council Recommends a Unified Approach to Assessing Risks to Endangered Species from Pesticide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for registering pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of this process, the EPA must ensure that the use of the pesticide will not…
May 13
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Limited Exception to Endangered Species Act Protections for Lesser Prairie-Chicken

On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed (pdf) a limited exception to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections currently being considered for the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). The…

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eNewsUSA

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

http://enewsusa.blogspot.com/

May 17
DOI Releases Updated Proposed Fracking Safety Standard

DOI Releases Updated Proposed Fracking Safety Standard

May 16: The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the release of an updated draft proposal that would establish what they indicated were "commonsense safety standards" for hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) on public…
May 16
Senate EPW Votes 10-8 To Nominate McCarthy As EPA Head

Senate EPW Votes 10-8 To Nominate McCarthy As EPA Head

May 16: Following last week's boycott by Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee [See WIMS 5/9/13], the GOP Members attended today's meeting and unanimously voted against the nomination of Gina McCarthy to…
May 15
GAO On Adapting To Climate Change Impacts On Local Infrastructure

GAO On Adapting To Climate Change Impacts On Local Infrastructure

May 14: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report entitled, Climate Change: Future Federal Adaptation Efforts Could Better Support Local Infrastructure Decision Makers (GAO-13-242, Apr 12, 2013). The report was …

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Entertainment Law Resources Blog

Covers the financing, production and distribution of motion pictures. By Mark Litwak.

http://marklitwak.blogspot.com/

May 6
TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

TROUBLE FROM PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN YOUR WORK

As an entertainment attorney, I am often called upon to assist writers who have gotten themselves into trouble because they do not understand how their work may infringe the rights of others. A writer who learns the fine points of the law…
Apr 3
Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013

Self Defense Seminar in New York May 21, 2013

Tuesday May 21st from 9:30AM - 4:30PMMark will be returning to New York City on May 21st to present his Seminar Self Defense for Writers and Filmmakers under the auspices of Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsWriters and filmmakers need to…
Mar 4
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Public Domain

In a suit filed recently in federal court in Chicago[1], a top Sherlock Holmes scholar alleged that many licensing fees paid to the Arthur Conan Doyle estate have been unnecessary, since the main characters and elements of their story derive…

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Environmental - Appeals Court

Summarizes environmental decisions of the U.S. Court of Appeals. By Waste Information & Management Services, Inc. (WIMS).

http://environmentalappealscourt.blogspot.com/

May 17
Illinois Union Insurance Co. v. NRG Energy Inc

Illinois Union Insurance Co. v. NRG Energy Inc

May 16: In the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Case Nos. 12-30651, 12-30877 & 12-30879. Appealed from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. The case concerns whether Illinois Union Insurance…
May 17
Miccosukee Tribe Of Indians Of Florida v. USA

Miccosukee Tribe Of Indians Of Florida v. USA

May 15: In the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Case No. 10-14271. Since 1995, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (Tribe or Miccosukee tribe) has had a running battle with the federal government over the government's…
May 16
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition v. USACE

Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition v. USACE

May 15: In the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit , Case No. 12-1999. Appealed from the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, at Huntington. The Appeals Court rejects a challenge from environmental…

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Environmental Crimes Blog

Covers environmental crimes and enforcement, from pre-trial to trial strategy. By Walter D. James III.

http://environmentalblog.typepad.com/environmental_crimes_blog/

Apr 1
Bio-Diesel Scam

Bio-Diesel Scam

On March 29, 2013, Jeffrey David Gunselman was sentenced to one hundred and eighty-eight (188) months in prison, fined $175,000.00 and ordered to pay more than $54,900,000.00 in restitution, by United States District Judge Sam R. Cummings…
Dec 24
Fiscal Year 2012 USEPA Enforcement Result

Fiscal Year 2012 USEPA Enforcement Result

The USEPA just released its Fiscal Year 2012 enforcement results. The information from the USEPA web site and a link to the report is below. “EPA enforcement of the nation’s environmental laws protects families and communities…
Dec 5
United States v. John Emerson Tuma

United States v. John Emerson Tuma

John Emerson Tuma was sentenced today in federal district court in Shreveport, LA. Judge Stagg sentenced him to sixty (60) months incarceration, three (3) years probation thereafter and a $100,000.00 fine. More later. As always, please feel…

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Environmental Law & Climate Change…

Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Blog

Covers recent happenings in the world of environmental and climate change law. By Steven M. Taber.

http://taberlaw.wordpress.com

Mar 29
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Monday, March 28, 2011

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Monday, March 28, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011 RULES
Feb 6
AB32 Must Undergo More CEQA Review Judge Rule

AB32 Must Undergo More CEQA Review Judge Rule

With climate change legislation held up in U.S. Congress, the eyes of the nation have focused on the states, particularly on California, which passed a landmark climate change law, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, known as AB32. …
Oct 22
Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Friday, October 22, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency Federal Register Rules, Proposed Rules and Notices, Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday, October 22, 2010 NOTICES

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Environmental Law Prof Blog

The Environmental Law Prof Blog is currently seeking an editor.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/environmental_law/

May 14
On NEPA and Duplicity

On NEPA and Duplicity

A few days ago, John Bonine, an environmental law professor at the University of Oregon, sent an email to the environmental law professors’ listserve asking for stories about “fraud, lies, omissions, and plagiarism” in environmental…
May 13
Standing in Recent Environmental Case

Standing in Recent Environmental Case

On Wednesday (May 15), the Environmental Law Institute is hosting a lunchtime seminar on The Future of Standing in Environmental Cases, with a great panel: F. William Brownell, Partner, Hunton & Williams (moderator) Amanda Leiter,…
May 8
LSU Law Center Launches New Laborde Energy Law Center

LSU Law Center Launches New Laborde Energy Law Center

In a bit of shameless self-promotion of my home institution, I wanted to highlight that LSU's Laborde Energy Law Center has now been officially launched. You can check out the new website here. The Center was made possible in large...

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Erik J. Heels

Covers technology, law, baseball, and rock 'n' roll. By Erik J. Heels.

http://erikjheels.com

Dec 18
HTML/CSS Test Page For Web Designer

HTML/CSS Test Page For Web Designer

Erik’s Clueful HTML Brain Dump. Below is just about everything you’ll need to style a WordPress theme (or any other CSS-based web design). Check the source code (i.e. view source) to see the many embedded elements within…
Oct 3
Time For A Patent Bar Oath

Time For A Patent Bar Oath

Proposed Patent Attorney's Oath.
Oct 2
Drawing That Explains This Blog

Drawing That Explains This Blog

Technology, Law, Baseball, Rock 'n' Roll. Why do I write about more than one thing? Because I think single-subject blogs are, for the most part, boring. Do you like musicians who play only one note? Artists who use only one color? OK…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

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...
May 15
ERISA-First Circuit Rules That Administrator's Decision To Offest Disability Benefits Paid Under The Plan By Disability Compensation Paid Under The Veterans' Benefits Act Was Incorrect

ERISA-First Circuit Rules That Administrator's Decision To Offest Disability Benefits Paid Under The Plan By Disability Compensation Paid Under The Veterans' Benefits Act Was Incorrect

In Hannington v. Sun Life and Health Insurance Company, No. 12-1085 (1st Cir. 2013), the plaintiff ("Hannington") had filed suit under ERISA against the defendant, Sun Life and Health Insurance Company ("Sun"). The suit…

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Ernie The Attorney

Covers law and law blogs.

http://www.ernietheattorney.net/

Nov 16
New Orleans Lawyer Meetup Group - Off to a good start

New Orleans Lawyer Meetup Group - Off to a good start

Last Wednesday we had the inaugural gathering of the New Orleans Lawyer Meetup Group, which is going to be an informal gathering of lawyers who are new to the profession or new to the city. We welcome others who can help those new lawyers…
Nov 6
CLE programs: why are they often irrelevant to most lawyers' practice areas?

CLE programs: why are they often irrelevant to most lawyers' practice areas?

I just got a brochure for a two day CLE program, and it reveals something that is common to a lot of these all day, or multi-day, programs: the choice of topics have no coherence, and therefore little utility for most lawyers. If you're going…
Nov 2
Upcoming iPad for Lawyers seminar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Upcoming iPad for Lawyers seminar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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ESA blawg

Encourages thoughtful discussion of the Endangered Species Act. By Keith W. Rizzardi.

http://www.esablawg.com/esalaw/ESBlawg.nsf

Jun 28
Is $21 million in attorney's fees the best way to spend conservation dollars?

Is $21 million in attorney's fees the best way to spend conservation dollars?

Attorney's fees play a significant role in Endangered Species Act litigation and the shaping of federal environmental policy. But for years, ESAblawg has openly questioned whether the fee-shifting provision are beneficial policy or a…
Apr 24
Using Gulf Disaster Funds for Florida Boat Ramp Project Sets a Sorry Precedent

Using Gulf Disaster Funds for Florida Boat Ramp Project Sets a Sorry Precedent

In the midst of our Earth Day celebrations comes an example of just how difficult it can be for humanity to self sacrifice, especially when money is involved. Deepwater Horizon recovery money, collected pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act, and…
Mar 15
Two Ninth Circuit Opinions, Twenty Years of Litigation, and a Twinge of Deja Vu

Two Ninth Circuit Opinions, Twenty Years of Litigation, and a Twinge of Deja Vu

Two separate Ninth Circuit opinions, filed on the same day, offer important lessons for Endangered Species Act watchers. The first one reminded us that Congress can choose to repeal our environmental laws. The second one reminded us why…

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Essentially Contested America

Covers the constitutional, political, and cultural controversies which define the character of America. By Widener University School of Law Professor Robert Justin Lipkin.

http://essentiallycontestedamerica.org

Dec 8
Professor Robert Hayman’s Tribute to Bobby Lipkin

Professor Robert Hayman’s Tribute to Bobby Lipkin

[Author: Robert Hayman] [see photos from event] This will be a short talk about one of Bobby’s “big ideas,” about pragmatism, which might be best described as revolutionary pragmatism. Bobby’s interest in constitutional revolutions is…
Dec 3
Professor Erin Daly’s Presentation in Honor of Robert J. Lipkin

Professor Erin Daly’s Presentation in Honor of Robert J. Lipkin

Author: Erin Daly [see photos from event] I want to thank everyone for coming here today. I think that when we first heard that Bob had died, we were completely bereft. We were completely stunned. Bob had been around here for so long that…
Dec 1
Professor Jim May’s Remarks; A Celebration of Scholarship with the Presentation of The Widener Law Review Special Edition in honor of Robert J. Lipkin

Professor Jim May’s Remarks; A Celebration of Scholarship with the Presentation of The Widener Law Review Special Edition in honor of Robert J. Lipkin

Author: Professor Jim May [see photos from event] Bobby’s constitutional theories were cogent, unconventional and unsettling. Bobby was unafraid of toppling conventional wisdom and subverting dominant paradigms about constitutional…

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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 18
Upcoming (free) webinar: "Choosing Your Executor"

Upcoming (free) webinar: "Choosing Your Executor"

Here's something I want the readers of this blog to consider doing - attending a free webinar called "Choosing Your Executor". It's coming up on June 6, 2013. Click here for details about the seminar and how to register. As I've…
May 17
A lawyer's duty to beneficiarie

A lawyer's duty to beneficiarie

An area of wills law that's vitally important to beneficiaries and lawyers alike is the question of whether a lawyer who is drafting a will owes any kind of duty of care to beneficiaries. When these cases come up, the problem is usually what…
May 16
Nate Dogg: an example of why you need a will

Nate Dogg: an example of why you need a will

The silver lining in the dark cloud of celebrity estate disasters is that we can use them as examples of what not to do ourselves. I'm attaching a link to a story about Nate Dogg, an American rapper, who died a couple of years ago without a…

Rank this Week: 233

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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EU Law Blog

Covers European Union law, including antitrust, conflicts of law, criminal law, environment, free movement, fundamental rights, privacy, product liability, and trade.

http://eulaw.typepad.com/eulawblog/

Mar 19
Patent Court, National Courts and EU Law: Opinion 1/09

Patent Court, National Courts and EU Law: Opinion 1/09

The Court of Justice has handed down a very significant Opinion in Case Opinion 1/09 on the compatibility with EU law of a draft agreement which aims to set up a new European Patent Court system. We’ve written about that before.
Mar 3
Court Statistics for 2010

Court Statistics for 2010

The Court of Justice, the General Court and the Civil Service Tribunal have published a summary of their case statistics for 2010. There's good news and bad news. The good news first: The average time for dealing with cases before the Court…
Dec 28
Cannabis, Coffee Shops, Non-Discrimination and Public Policy: Case C-137/09

Cannabis, Coffee Shops, Non-Discrimination and Public Policy: Case C-137/09

The Court of Justice has handed down an intriguing judgment in Case C-137/09 Marc Michel Josemans v. Burgemeester van Maastricht about the right to restrict the access of non-residents to places called "coffee shops" which sell dope legally…

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EvidenceProf Blog

By John Marshall Law School Professor Colin Miller, with Contributing Editors and Professors David Leonard, Joelle Moreno, and Myrna Raeder

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/evidenceprof/

May 17
Leisure Suit Larry & the IRS: U.S. Tax Court Uses Rule 1003 to Exclude Altered Duplicate

Leisure Suit Larry & the IRS: U.S. Tax Court Uses Rule 1003 to Exclude Altered Duplicate

Federal Rule of Evidence 1002, the Best Evidence Rule, provides that An original writing, recording, or photograph is required in order to prove its content unless these rules or a federal statute provides otherwise. That said, Federal Rule…
May 16
This is a Knife: Florida Court Finds Statement About Knife Qualified as an Excited Utterance

This is a Knife: Florida Court Finds Statement About Knife Qualified as an Excited Utterance

Similar to its federal counterpart, Section 90.803(2) of the Florida Statutes provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement or excited utterance relating to a startling event or condition made while the declarant was under…
May 15
Learned Person: The Learned Treatise Exception, Impeachment & the Truth of the Matter Asserted

Learned Person: The Learned Treatise Exception, Impeachment & the Truth of the Matter Asserted

Similar to its federal counterpart, Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(18) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay To the extent called to the attention of an expert witness upon cross-examination or relied upon by the expert witness in…

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Excess Copyright

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

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/

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…
May 2
Warman & National Post v. Fournier - CIPPIC Seeks Leave to Intervene

Warman & National Post v. Fournier - CIPPIC Seeks Leave to Intervene

CIPPIC is now seeking leave to intervene in this Federal Court of Appeal case. CIPPIC's leave to intervene motion record is available here. It will be interesting to see if there will be other attempts to intervene. As…

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Expert Witness Blog

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

http://www.expertwitnessblog.com/

May 18
Explosions Expert Witnesses & Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast

Explosions Expert Witnesses & Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast

Explosions expert witnesses may consult regarding flammable materials, chemical explosions, and combustion. In the news, MailOnline reports that "a malfunctioning golf cart, faulty electrical system or even arson" could have led to the fire…
May 17
Patent Litigation Expert Witesses & Patent Litigation Survey

Patent Litigation Expert Witesses & Patent Litigation Survey

Patent litigation expert witnesses may consult and testify on patent prosecution, patent infringement, design patents, exclusive rights, and more. The Santa Clara University School of Law has released a study entitled Best Practices in…
May 16
Fire Expert Witnesses & Wildfire Season

Fire Expert Witnesses & Wildfire Season

Fire expert witnesses may consult on wildfires, fire engineering, fire accelerants, fire safety engineering, and fire patterns, among other topics. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that there could be "another historic wildfire season" and…

Rank this Week: 337

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 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…
May 12
Re: Burma (or is it Myanmar?): Why We Are All Lost in Translation

Re: Burma (or is it Myanmar?): Why We Are All Lost in Translation

The White House last week issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Burma. The notice itself is an annual rite of passage for all U.S. sanctions programs under IEEPA, including those relating to Burma. What is…

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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

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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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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 Blog

Covers California family law. By Claery & Green.

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

May 17
Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know

Parental Liability Laws: What You Need to Know

Parenting can be a person's greatest joy, but it also requires a significant amount of responsibility. Parents are obligated to pay for damages caused by their children. Most of the time, a parent can be forced to pay for any negligent…
May 16
Calculating Child Support in California

Calculating Child Support in California

If you are seeking child support in a divorce situation, there are a variety of factors that you will want to consider. The California courts use guidelines to determine how much child support each family member should be paid. If parents…
May 15
Fight Over $785,000 Engagement Ring Makes Headline

Fight Over $785,000 Engagement Ring Makes Headline

A woman said yes when her boyfriend asked her to marry him, but now she has decided to take a step back, and she wants to keep the $785,000 engagement that she was offered as a part of the proposal. According to ABC News, the man who…

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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 17
Jones "Judges, Family Law, Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia"

Jones "Judges, Family Law, Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia"

Elizabeth N. Jones (Western State College of Law) has posted her article Judges, Family Law, Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia, pp. 626-629, Robert E. Emery, ed., 2013, on SSRN. Here is the abstract: This is a chapter in an...
May 15
Same-Sex Marriage in Foreign Jurisdiction

Same-Sex Marriage in Foreign Jurisdiction

From Angelique Devaux, writing for the Jurist: In a time when France has lost its fame for crusading for human rights, "marriage for all" has been the popular name given to same-sex marriage by the French Socialists' impetus in…
May 14
Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota

Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota

From the Chicago Tribune: MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday made Minnesota the nation's 12th state to allow same-sex couples to marry and only the second in the Midwest, signing a bill on the steps of the state...

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Family Lore

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

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

May 17
Something for the Weekend: Peter Cook - The Miner

Something for the Weekend: Peter Cook - The Miner

Rather like another Peter Cook video I posted recently, I know this has been posted elsewhere previously but I make no excuse, as it is always worth another watch. Cook at his best, explaining why he never became a judge:
May 17
...AND JUSTICE FOR NONE: Chapter 3 - Ethic

...AND JUSTICE FOR NONE: Chapter 3 - Ethic

NEEDLESS TO SAY, Arthur's courtroom antics did not escape the attention of the Bar Council.Bringing the profession into disrepute. The last thing Arthur had intended when he entered the profession with such high expectations.The hearing…
May 16
"There are two kinds of statistics, the kind you look up and the kind you make up." - Rex Stout

"There are two kinds of statistics, the kind you look up and the kind you make up." - Rex Stout

"The DWP has announced it intends to continue to automatically count as paid in full all cases where CSA-calculated maintenance is paid between parents (instead of via the CSA collection service), even though the DWP admits it has no way of…

Rank this Week: 255

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…

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Fastcase Legal Research Blog

Discusses legal news, law office technology, culture and legal research.

http://www.fastcase.com/blog/

May 9
Flattening the Legal Tower of Babel

Flattening the Legal Tower of Babel

Fastcase president Philip J. Rosenthal, speaking at the April 3, 2013 LexThink.1 conference in Chicago. To see the other presentations, visit the LexThink.1 page.
Apr 24
Meet our newest team member, Bad Law Bot!

Meet our newest team member, Bad Law Bot!

We’ve enhanced our Authority Check feature to show you where courts have noted that a case has been treated negatively (i.e., reversed or overruled on any grounds). The Bluebook requires that courts indicate negative history of cases…
Apr 22
New! State Supreme Court Cases back to 1879: Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska

New! State Supreme Court Cases back to 1879: Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska

Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases in the North Western Reporter are now available on Fastcase going back to 1879 (Volume 1 of the North Western Reporter, First Series). Until recently, cases were available going back to 1950. …

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FDA Law Blog

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.

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

May 16
Third Circuit Holds that the FDC Act Preempts Class Action Regarding Absence of Trans Fat and Cholesterol Reducing Effect

Third Circuit Holds that the FDC Act Preempts Class Action Regarding Absence of Trans Fat and Cholesterol Reducing Effect

By Riëtte van Laack – On May 9, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a District Court’s decision that a state law class action concerning claims regarding the absence of trans fat and cholesterol lowering...
May 16
FDA Deploys Section 301(ll) in Battle Against DMAA

FDA Deploys Section 301(ll) in Battle Against DMAA

By Ricardo Carvajal & Wes Siegner - A year ago, FDA issued a warning letter to USPlabs alleging that certain products containing dimethylamylamine ("DMAA") that were marketed as dietary supplements were adulterated because (1)…
May 15
HP&M Director Frank Sasinowski Receives NORD Lifetime Achievement Award

HP&M Director Frank Sasinowski Receives NORD Lifetime Achievement Award

Earlier this week, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (“NORD”) held its annual gala here in Washington, D.C. recognizing achievements and advances in the area of rare (orphan) diseases. Of course, this year is extra special;…

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FDCPAlaw

Covers consumer rights under debt collection laws. By Joseph A. Mullaney III.

http://fdcpalaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Consumer rights advocates have long assailed payday loans and consumer rights attorneys tell horrible stories of clients ensnared in the web of payday loans. When consumers fail to repay, they are frequently harassed and threatened…
Jan 8
Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

Sometimes a New Jersey consumer may give a sum of money to an insurance company or other entity in exchange for a promised stream of income usually paid monthly (an annuity contract). Other times, an insurance company is given…
Jan 7
Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets. It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…

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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:

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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…

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Federal Criminal Defense Blog

Covers federal criminal law topics such as identity theft, capital punishment, drug enforcement, environmental crimes, immigration, and military law. By Tom Withers.

http://www.federalcriminaldefenseblog.com/

May 16
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Undoes Amazingly Soft 1 Week Sentence for CEO Convicted in $18 Million Fraud

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Undoes Amazingly Soft 1 Week Sentence for CEO Convicted in $18 Million Fraud

Michael Peppel, the former CEO of MCSi Inc., based in Dayton, Ohio, was convicted on charges of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering for a scheme which defrauded investors of $18 million. Peppel allegedly cooked MCSi’s books to…
May 6
4th Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Money Laundering Convictions in $100 Million Life Insurance Investment Scheme

4th Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Money Laundering Convictions in $100 Million Life Insurance Investment Scheme

Adley H. Abdulwahab was convicted of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering in 2011 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia relating to a $100 million life insurance settlement scheme which defrauded more than 800…
May 1
Atlanta Resident Jessica Loren Posey Recieves 7 Years for Sex Trafficking Involving Minor

Atlanta Resident Jessica Loren Posey Recieves 7 Years for Sex Trafficking Involving Minor

Atlanta resident, Jessica Loren Posey, 25, was sentenced on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia to serve more than 7 years in prison for transporting a 16 year-old girl across State lines for the purpose of…

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Federal Evidence Review Blog

Covers cases and issues on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

http://federalevidence.com/blog

May 17
Foreign Government Website Was “Presumptively Authentic”

Foreign Government Website Was “Presumptively Authentic”

Internet.HTTP_.jpg In considering the admissibility of a foreign government website in an asylum case, Seventh Circuit notes that a foreign government website was “presumptively authentic” since a document on a…
May 16
Considering An Adverse Inference In Civil Cases For Asserting The Fifth Amendment

Considering An Adverse Inference In Civil Cases For Asserting The Fifth Amendment

WitnessBox.jpg In civil antitrust price fixing trial, trial court excludes evidence concerning the invocation of the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination by non-party witnesses after considering applicable…
May 15
FRE 701 Lay Testimony About What A Declarant's Statement Meant

FRE 701 Lay Testimony About What A Declarant's Statement Meant

Borrowing_Securitization_Structure.gif As proof of a conspiracy, admitting lay testimony by borrower that he had told the defendant bank that “things would get very messy” if the bank continued its inquiry into…

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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.

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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),…
May 13
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl - Post-Argument SCOTUScast

Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl - Post-Argument SCOTUScast

On April 16, 2013, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl. The case involves the Indian Child Welfare Act (IWCA) of 1978, and considers the following: 1) whether a biological father who initially…
May 7
Boyer v. Louisiana - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Boyer v. Louisiana - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On April 29, 2013, the Supreme Court issued an opinion in Boyer v. Louisiana. The question in this case was whether, when a criminal death penalty trial is delayed due to the state’s failure to fund defense counsel, that delay…

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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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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 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…
May 6
The SEC will be more aggressive in the…

The SEC will be more aggressive in the next couple of years with efforts to bar securities law violators from financial firms. In particular, the SEC will use its powers under The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act...

Rank this Week: 141

First Amendment Law Prof Blog

By Professors Kathleen A. Bergin and Josie F. Brown.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/firstamendment/

Sep 7
First Amendment Scholarship Update - Speech Topic

First Amendment Scholarship Update - Speech Topic

Here is a new collection of recent scholarship on speech topics: 1. Helen L. Norton (University of Colorado School of Law), Secrets, Lies, and Disclosure, 27 Journal of Law & Politics 641 (2012. The abstract states: This symposium essay…
Sep 6
Egyptian State TV Anchor Wears Hijab for First Time in Post-Mubarak Era

Egyptian State TV Anchor Wears Hijab for First Time in Post-Mubarak Era

Tuesday was World Hijab Day, and the Christian Science Monitor reports on the ongoing debate among Muslims about when the headscarf should or must be worn. For the first time last week, an announcer on Egyptian state television wore a...
Aug 24
Photojournalists Urge NYPD to Improve Guidance to Officers on First Amendment Obligation

Photojournalists Urge NYPD to Improve Guidance to Officers on First Amendment Obligation

Responding to the recent arrest of photographer Robert Stolarik while he worked on an assignment from the New York Times as well as other incidents, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) has asked the NYPD to provide clearer…

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First4Lawyers Blog

Features UK-centric legal news, with a focus on personal injury and medical negligence.

http://www.first4lawyers.com/blog

Apr 17
Red Nose Day Fun

Red Nose Day Fun

The team at First4lawyers got into the usual spirit of this year’s Red Nose Day by fully embracing the ‘do something funny for money’ theme of the 2013 Comic Relief appeal. Staff took part in a whole host of activities…
Mar 22
Britain’s Most Dangerous Road

Britain’s Most Dangerous Road

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Mar 15
The Mid-Staffordshire Medical Negligence Scandal Timeline

The Mid-Staffordshire Medical Negligence Scandal Timeline

Following the publication of the damning Mid-Staffordshire report, the NHS can expect an ‘explosion’ of medical negligence claims, according to the Law Society Gazette. A spokesperson for the NHS litigation Authority has admitted…

Rank this Week: 680

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 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…
May 13
Jefferson County Bankruptcy Filing Conclusion

Jefferson County Bankruptcy Filing Conclusion

The country’s largest municipal bankruptcy filing could be drawing to an end sooner than expected. Administrators of the Jefferson County, Alabama Chapter 9 filing are estimating their restructuring efforts to be completed by as early…

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Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice issues related to minors and children. Topics include child safety, crimes against children, as well as medical care and health issues. By Jacksonville, Florida Injury and Accident Attorney, David A

http://www.floridachildinjurylawyer.com/

Mar 3
What are the Legal Cases Involved in a DUI Crash with Personal Injuries?

What are the Legal Cases Involved in a DUI Crash with Personal Injuries?

In Florida and other cases, there are legal ramifications when a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) accident leads to the personal injuries or death of a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. Even a few drinks can lead to a serious crash and…
Mar 2
What are the Rights of Parents When a College Student Dies as a Result of an Automobile Accident?

What are the Rights of Parents When a College Student Dies as a Result of an Automobile Accident?

In the State of Florida, a person is considered an "adult" for a number of legal purposes when the person reaches the age of 18. While a person may be 18 years old and considered an adult for a number of purposes, the person does not stop…
Feb 22
What Should a Parent Do If a Child Is Sexually Abused at a Florida Day Care Center?

What Should a Parent Do If a Child Is Sexually Abused at a Florida Day Care Center?

In Florida and other States, day care centers should be safe havens for children. A day care center should be a place where a child is supervised by care providers who understand and appreciate the needs of children. In most instances, a…

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Florida Commercial News

Covers Florida real estate, construction, finance and land development. By Eckstein Schechter Law.

http://www.floridacommercialnews.com/

Mar 27
Diabetes Research Institute Introduces DRI TV: Regular Updates on DRI's Progre

Diabetes Research Institute Introduces DRI TV: Regular Updates on DRI's Progre
Mar 25
MBA Releases 2012 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms' Origination Volumes: News Release of the Week

MBA Releases 2012 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms' Origination Volumes: News Release of the Week

MBA Releases 2012 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) – Wells Fargo was the top commercial/multifamily mortgage originator in 2012, according to a set of…
Mar 20
Home Builders Look Forward to Getting Construction Loans for New Home Projects as New Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Congre

Home Builders Look Forward to Getting Construction Loans for New Home Projects as New Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Congre

A new bill is making its way through the House of Representatives right now that may meet with success up in Congress since it's a bipartisan effort: introduced yesterday, HR 1255 just may become law this year. (An identical version of this…

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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 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.…
May 15
Frank Heinz Hottenrott of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Child Pornography

Frank Heinz Hottenrott of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Arrested for Child Pornography

Frank Heinz Hottenrott of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was arrested Wednesday for allegedly downloading over 100 child pornographic images and videos, news sources report. Hottenrott, 59, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on 30 counts…

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