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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Covers consumer law, product recalls and defective products. By Khorrami, LLP.

http://consumeradvocatelegalupdate.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 18

    Metal HIP Implants Leak Dangerous Metallic Ions Into Bloodstream

    Metal HIP Implants Leak Dangerous Metallic Ions Into Bloodstream
    Metal-on-metal hip implants have received a lot of criticism for the pain they cause after implantation.  Now, another criticism has arisen.  Dean Donovan, a New Zealand man claims the metal-on-metal hip implant caused large amounts…
  • Jun 17

    ACLU Sues State Over English Instruction In School

    ACLU Sues State Over English Instruction In School
    The ACLU of California filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Education claiming more than 20,000 students are not getting the English language instruction they need.   The lawsuit chronicles the classroom struggles of…
  • Jun 13

    Capital One Faces Class Action For “Best Buy Reward Zone” Credit Card

    Capital One Faces Class Action For “Best Buy Reward Zone” Credit Card
    Capital One Bank is on the other side of a class action filed by customers who claim the bank defrauded them by falsely claiming that its Best Buy Reward Zone credit cards had no annual fee. California resident, John Graham, filed the lawsuit…
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SpeakOut at PaperStreet Web Design

SpeakOut at PaperStreet Web Design

Web Design Articles, News, and More

http://www.paperstreet.com/blog
  • Jun 18

    New York Securities Fraud Attorneys – Zamansky & Associate

    New York Securities Fraud Attorneys – Zamansky & Associate
    Zamansky & Associates, a Wall Street securities fraud firm, has launched a website. Zamansky & Associates is a leading securities fraud law firm located in the heart of Wall Street. With more than 60 years of collective practice…
  • Jun 18

    Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers – Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.

    Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers – Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C.
    Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C., a Pennsylvania and New Jersey full service law firm, has just launched a website. Drake, Hileman & Davis, P.C. is a full service law firm with concentrations in personal injury law, litigation, estate…
  • Jun 12

    Crestview Criminal Defense – The Law Offices of T. Martin Knope

    Crestview Criminal Defense – The Law Offices of T. Martin Knope
    The Law Offices of T. Martin Knopes, a Crestview, Florida criminal defense firm, has just launched an Essentials website. As a former assistant state attorney, Martin Knopes understands how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case,…
Rank this Week: 300

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Maurice & Needleman, P.C.

http://consumerfsblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action

    A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action
    Yesterday, Lawyers.com reported that Papa John’s, the national pizza chain, had reached an agreement to settle for $15 million a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class-action claim. If approved by the court, the…
  • Jun 15

    Proposed Changes to FRCP 45

    Proposed Changes to FRCP 45
    In September 2012, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved the first substantive amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 (regarding subpoenas) in over two decades. In April 2013 the Supreme Court approved and…
  • Jun 12

    ABA Offering Free CLE Ethics Webinar on Monday June 17, 2013

    ABA Offering Free CLE Ethics Webinar on Monday June 17, 2013
    If you are a member of the American Bar Association, check out its CLE Premier Speaker Series at www.ambar.org/freecle. Every month the series provides ABA members a  free  CLE seminar. This Monday has a pretty special…
Rank this Week: 272

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

Covers criminal law and civil rights issues in Georgia. By Albert Wan.

http://georgiadefenderblog.com
  • Jun 18

    Calm Before the Storm?

    Calm Before the Storm?
    It has been almost four months since the Supreme Court decided Chaidez, and the courts have been mostly silent on how this decision applies to both pre- and post-Chaidez cases.  Granted, a number of courts have interpreted Chaidez…
  • Jun 13

    Debating Government Surveillance

    Debating Government Surveillance
    Recently, we learned that our  government is engaged in secret data mining, telephone metadata collection programs.  News of these programs were provided by a former private government contractor to the Guardian and also to the…
  • May 6

    Happy Birthday, Willie Mays!

    Happy Birthday, Willie Mays!
    Today is the birthday of Willie Howard Mays, also known as the Say-Hey Kid.  He turns 82 today.  Mays ended his professional baseball career with a .302 average, 660 home runs, 1903 RBIs, and 3,283 hits.  He even played for…
Rank this Week: 277

Written Description

Written Description

Reviews recent scholarship in patent law, intellectual property theory, and innovation. By Christopher Suarez, Sarah Tran, and Tan Mau Wu.

http://writtendescription.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Chief Judge Markey and Doctrinal Development

    Chief Judge Markey and Doctrinal Development
    As I wrote in What Are the Sources of Patent Inflation? An Analysis of Federal Circuit Patentability Rulings, I think some of the expansion in the bounds of patentability that has occurred since the creation of the Federal Circuit could be…
  • Jun 12

    Why Stop at Fees? The Case for Making All Patent Losers Pay, and Pay Heavily

    Why Stop at Fees? The Case for Making All Patent Losers Pay, and Pay Heavily
    Guest post by Professor Jonathan Masur, University of Chicago School of LawThe excellent op-ed published last week by Chief Judge Rader, Colleen Chien, and David Hricik has re-ignited the debate surrounding attorneys’ fee awards in…
  • Jun 3

    Carrier: Classic Antitrust/IP Scholarship

    Carrier: Classic Antitrust/IP Scholarship
    The next contribution to the Classic Patent Scholarship Project is from Professor Michael Carrier (Rutgers Camden), a leading expert on the intersection of IP and antitrust. His impressive scholarly portfolio includes the influential…
Rank this Week: 290

Work Comp Roundup

Work Comp Roundup

Covers workers' compensation cost containment techniques and strategies.

http://blog.reduceyourworkerscomp.com
  • Jun 18

    Summertime and Questionable Workers Compensation Claim

    Summertime and Questionable Workers Compensation Claim
    With the arrival of warmer temperatures most employers will start to question an increase in subjective injuries.  This is with good reason since some employees would like to enjoy a little extra R&R without having to take time from…
  • Jun 18

    New Zealand Man Nabbed for Defrauding Accident Compensation Corporation

    New Zealand Man Nabbed for Defrauding Accident Compensation Corporation
    Whatever their motivation, those who try and cheat the workers compensation system almost always end up getting caught.     Tip From Fraud Reporting System   In looking at a case in New Zealand, authorities with the Accident…
  • Jun 17

    Action Steps When An Employee is Injured

    Action Steps When An Employee is Injured
    The key to managing your workers’ compensation costs are documentation and following procedures. It is crucial that all employees and supervisors are trained on how to handle an on-the-job injury as part of your on-going safety program.…
Rank this Week: 256

Duets Blog

Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    As Seen On TV

    As Seen On TV
    - Mark Prus, Principal, NameFlash One of my local stores has a huge selection of “As Seen on TV” products.  In reviewing their offerings, it occurred to me that the brand names are almost all descriptive & highly…
  • Jun 17

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too
    Louis Armstrong first performed “Mack the Knife” in 1956, a year later McDonald’s introduced the Big Mac, and then, Bobby Darin’s version of ”Mack the Knife” became a chart-topper in 1959.…
  • Jun 14

    It’s Not Easy Being Green…Or Is It.

    It’s Not Easy Being Green…Or Is It.
    Anyone that watches TV or reads magazine or listens to the radio or otherwise participates in the day-to-day interactions with society know that “green” marketing is a hot item right now.  Normally, I suffer silently through…
Rank this Week: 271

Charlotte Law Library News

Charlotte Law Library News

Covers research, books and library news. From the Charlotte School of Law library team.

http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • Jun 18

    Gamification

    Gamification
    Gamification seems to be the hot new buzzword in the library world. You can even pay $175 for a four week course entitled Game Based Learning in Library Instruction. What is gamification all about? Is it really something new? What ……
  • Jun 17

    Last Chance: Law Library Book Giveaway!

    Last Chance: Law Library Book Giveaway!
    We still have materials left over from the month long book giveaway. Please come by the Law Library Circulation Desk between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday to see what we still have left. Ask … Continue reading →
  • Jun 13

    ALR Student’s Corner: Workplace Discrimination, Privacy and Security in an Age of Terrorism

    ALR Student’s Corner: Workplace Discrimination, Privacy and Security in an Age of Terrorism
      Introduction:     Treatises offer a wealth of background information on a particular topic, and should be one of a researcher’s very first authorities to consult when dealing with a new issue. The aim of this post…
Rank this Week: 286

False Claims Counsel

False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress
Rank this Week: 275

Futurelawyer

Futurelawyer

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

http://futurelawyer.typepad.com/futurelawyer/
  • Jun 18

    Focus - It Requires Solitude

    Focus - It Requires Solitude
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/futurelawyer Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • Jun 18

    Smart Chair For Road Warriors - If You Can Afford It

    Smart Chair For Road Warriors - If You Can Afford It
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/futurelawyer Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • Jun 17

    Need For Speed

    Need For Speed
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/futurelawyer Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Rank this Week: 301

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Covers European copyright law. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://kluwercopyrightblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Germany: The Federal Court of Justice and ‘the reality’ about embedded content

    Germany: The Federal Court of Justice and ‘the reality’ about embedded content
    Institute of Legal Informatics, Leibniz Universität HannoverInstitute of Legal Informatics, Leibniz Universität Hannover “The BGH thus insinuates that framing may be a yet “unnamed right of exploitation” within the…
  • Jun 13

    Blank Tape Levies: the Latvian Constitutional Court’s first copyright case

    Blank Tape Levies: the Latvian Constitutional Court’s first copyright case
    Albert Ludwig University, FreiburgAlbert Ludwig University, Freiburg “The Cabinet of Ministers has failed to assess impact of technology development onto blank tapes and equipment to be used for reproduction and thus imposable with…
  • Jun 10

    France: participants in Temptation Island are employees, not performer

    France: participants in Temptation Island are employees, not performer
    YS AvocatsYS Avocats “The Supreme Court considers that the participants in the reality TV program had no role to play and that there was no text. They were simply asked to be themselves and express their reactions to the situations they…
Rank this Week: 270

SpicyIP

SpicyIP

Covers Indian intellectual property law and policy.

http://www.spicyipindia.blogspot.in/
  • Jun 18

    Guest Post: The opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Myriad case

    Guest Post: The opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Myriad case
    As many of you may have already heard, the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on whether human genes could be patented. We had covered this issue at the stage of arguments in two guest posts, over here and here. One of our regular…
  • Jun 17

    SpicyIP Tidbit Update: Thai Compulsory Licensing issuance of Antiretroviral

    SpicyIP Tidbit Update: Thai Compulsory Licensing issuance of Antiretroviral
    This is regarding the recent post( here) on the Thai Government's plans to issue a compulsory licence for an anti-retroviral drug Efaverenz, as reported by IP Komodo. The post has been updated to reflect that the first compulsory licence…
  • Jun 17

    Copyright Hiccup: Madras High Court allows release of Thillu Mullu 2

    Copyright Hiccup: Madras High Court allows release of Thillu Mullu 2
    Image from hereFirst Bollywood, now Kollywood scriptwriters have started making use of the copyright act to restrain release of remakes based on claims of authorship of original scripts. Whether these claims turn out to be true is still to be…
Rank this Week: 295

iPhone J.D.

iPhone J.D.

A site for lawyers using the iPhone. By Jeff Richardson.

http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/
  • Jun 17

    Review: Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone

    Review: Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone
    For lawyers and many other professionals who work with Microsoft Word documents every day, one of the most-requested apps for the iPhone and iPad has been a version of Microsoft Office that is fully compatible with Office for the PC...
  • Jun 16

    Register (again) to win a free Transporter

    Register (again) to win a free Transporter
    I mentioned last week that Connected Data, the maker of the Transporter, is hosting a contest for iPhone J.D. readers. The bad news is that for several days last week, the link to enter was not working and might have...
  • Jun 13

    In the new

    In the new
    It's been a big week in the world of the iPhone and iPad thanks to Apple's preview of iOS 7 earlier this week. The more I look at the photographs and videos related by Apple on iOS 7, the more...
Rank this Week: 285

Workplace Prof Blog

Workplace Prof Blog

Covers arbitration, disability, employment discrimination, labor law, public employment law and workplace safety. By Professors Richard Bales, Jeffrey M. Hirsch and Marcia L. McCormick.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/
  • Jun 17

    AALS Section on Employment Discrimination Law – Call for Papers for Panel on “Title VII at 50: Looking Forward, Looking Back"

    AALS Section on Employment Discrimination Law – Call for Papers for Panel on “Title VII at 50: Looking Forward, Looking Back"
    Deborah Widiss (Indiana-Bloomington) passes on a call for paper for the upcoming program of the AALS Section on Employment Discrimination Law – Title VII at 50: Looking Forward, Looking Back.” Here is the annoucement: The AALS Section on…
  • Jun 14

    Fourth Circuit Strikes Down NLRB's Notice Posting Rule

    Fourth Circuit Strikes Down NLRB's Notice Posting Rule
    The Fourth Circuit has now joined the D.C. Circuit in striking down the NLRB's notice posting rule, in Chamber of Commerce v. NLRB (a 3-0 decision, with 2 Obama nominees). Unlike the D.C. Circuit's broad, quasiiconstitutional decision, the…
  • Jun 14

    Shout Out to Richard Moberly's New Blog: Law of Secrecy Blog

    Shout Out to Richard Moberly's New Blog: Law of Secrecy Blog
    Richard Mobely (Nebraska) writes to tell us that he is finally dipping his toes in the blogging world (yes, he realizes it is 10 years too late!). In particular, and in response to the crazy last week of whistleblower and...
Rank this Week: 294

The Irreverent Lawyer

The Irreverent Lawyer

Ruminations on law and life

http://lawmrh.wordpress.com
  • Jun 17

    Crime — and diet bring an ill wind.

    Crime — and diet bring an ill wind.
    “Does the odor of raw marijuana emanating from a vehicle in which the defendant is an occupant provide sufficient probable cause for law enforcement officers to search the car and its occupants?” That was the question in the 2011…
  • Jun 15

    “Jackson” . . . belatedly.

    “Jackson” . . . belatedly.
    A departure from snark to talk about a dog. Dogs evoke lots of emotions. Some sad — and others mischievously hilarious! Jackson, the grinning, fun-loving family Golden Retriever on this blog’s “About” page, left the…
  • Jun 11

    No, no and never.

    No, no and never.
    “Every big company has somebody like you. Somebody to wave his tiny fists in the air so we can all pretend to listen before we go do whatever it is we were going to do anyway.” - Vinny Duto, Alex Berenson’s The Night Ranger.…
Rank this Week: 276

Privacy and Security Law Blog

Privacy and Security Law Blog

Covers biometrics, HIPAA, identity theft, PATRIOT Act, phishing and more. By Davis Wright Tremaine.

http://www.privsecblog.com/
Rank this Week: 297

The Blackacre Times

The Blackacre Times

Features research tips, pop culture, and legal news. By the Georgia State University Law Library.

http://theblackacretimes.com/
  • Jun 17

    Keeping up with the Justice

    Keeping up with the Justice
    It’s mid-June, which means that things are starting to heat up in the Supreme Court. As you probably know, the Supreme Court has a history of releasing their most controversial/high-profile opinions at the end of the term, which is…
  • Jun 13

    New Titles Coming to the DVD Collection

    New Titles Coming to the DVD Collection
    by Lindsey LaForge Got the summer time blues? No fear, new movies are near! The library DVD collection is expanding soon and some great titles are due to come in! All the DVDs in the collection have some relation to the law, so you can always…
  • Jun 6

    Biggest US Criminal in History

    Biggest US Criminal in History
    by Ryan Browne When many people think of the biggest criminal in US history, many names may come to mind.  Some might think of David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, who terrorized New York City during 1976-1977 in a series of random…
Rank this Week: 262

FinancialCounsel

FinancialCounsel

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

http://financialcounsel.typepad.com/financialcounsel/
  • Jun 17

    Allied Beacon’s Financial Health in Question

    Allied Beacon’s Financial Health in Question
    Allied Beacon Partners Inc. (“Allied Beacon”) has informed its financial advisers that the firm is in violation of industry rules requiring that sufficient capital be kept on hand to remain open for business. Reps no longer can…
  • Jun 4

    Eccleston Law Offices, P.C. Investigates Mark Morrow, Angelo Alleca and Landmark Investment Group

    Eccleston Law Offices, P.C. Investigates Mark Morrow, Angelo Alleca and Landmark Investment Group
    The attorneys at Eccleston Law Offices, P.C. have launched an investigation of claims involving Mark Morrow, Angelo Alleca and Landmark Investment Group. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission has alleged that Morrow issued…
  • May 23

    Structured Products Raise Concern

    Structured Products Raise Concern
    The SEC is pressing large investment banks to provide more disclosure on structured notes. Surging sales of structured notes, which are often complex and hard to understand, have caused concerns about how banks are valuing the products and…
Rank this Week: 288

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/
  • Jun 17

    New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety

    New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety
    Accountability breeds improvement. That basic mantra has long-been shown true in many different kinds of settings. Focusing on quality and care in any job depends on the consequences of providing inadequate services. It does not take much…
  • Jun 14

    High Court Rules on “Loss of Chance” Medical Malpractice Claim

    High Court Rules on “Loss of Chance” Medical Malpractice Claim
    One of the most contentious legal issues facing courts in medical malpractice cases over the years has to do with “loss chance.” Here’s the situation: To file a lawsuit and recover on a claim, a patient must show that the…
  • Jun 12

    The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case

    The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case
    Expert witnesses are absolutely critical in medical malpractice cases. That is because many of these matters revolve around complex distinctions in medical terminology and protocols. The expert witness is able to connect the dots, providing…
Rank this Week: 264

Estate Law Canada

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/
  • Jun 17

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake
    Stories about the rich and famous folks of the world have lots of value as pure entertainment; most of us love to read about those we love, or love to hate. These stories also have plenty of value to us ordinary people as examples of what can…
  • Jun 15

    Is your medical care directive up to date?

    Is your medical care directive up to date?
    I really enjoyed this article by Don Shaughnessy, who sure knows how to tell it like it is! In this article, he talks about a client who realizes that he hasn't taken his ex-wife off his medical directive, leaving her in charge should he lose…
  • Jun 15

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?
    What can you do if your inheritance is held in a trust and you'd prefer to receive it outright? A reader recently asked me whether withholding the Release would be an effective method of forcing the executor to pay the funds to him outright.…
Rank this Week: 302

Chronicle of Data Protection

Chronicle of Data Protection

Covers consumer privacy, data security, HIPAA, financial privacy and EU privacy. By Hogan Lovells.

http://www.hldataprotection.com
Rank this Week: 260

Energy Law Times

Energy Law Times

Covers energy and regulatory agencies. By Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC.

http://www.energylawtimes.com/
Rank this Week: 268

Employment Law Alert

Employment Law Alert

Covers employment law topics, including discrimination, employment agreements, family leave, privacy and restrictive covenants. By Gibbons.

http://www.employmentlawalert.com
  • Jun 17

    Intern or Employee? - The Southern District of New York Offers Guidance

    Intern or Employee? - The Southern District of New York Offers Guidance
    An employee by any other name is still an employee, even if that other name is “intern.” On June 11, 2013, the District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to several former unpaid interns of Fox…
  • Jun 14

    New COBRA Notice Form Issued by DOL

    New COBRA Notice Form Issued by DOL
    Employers are reminded that the Federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued new model COBRA election notices for single employer health plans aligned with Patient Protection Affordability Care Act (“PPACA”)…
  • Jun 6

    Gibbons Employment & Labor Law Attorneys Listed as New Jersey Super Lawyer

    Gibbons Employment & Labor Law Attorneys Listed as New Jersey Super Lawyer
    Several attorneys in the Gibbons Employment & Labor Law Department were listed as leaders in their fields by New Jersey Super Lawyers and New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2013. Overall, 80 lawyers in the…
Rank this Week: 273

Lancaster Law Blog

Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

    Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory
    Recognizing that in this day and age everyone is adept at using the internet (including my mother on Facebook), a pending house bill would move the world of mechanics' liens into the digital age and require contractors to preserve their…
  • May 30

    What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

    What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?
    Most people know that grandparents have some custody rights under Pennsylvania law. What they may not know is what exactly those rights are. What happens when a grandchild is taken out of the grandparents' custody when the parents have…
  • May 23

    Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

    Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI
    The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide.  The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…
Rank this Week: 265

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist…

Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach

Covers animal law and animal rights. By Gary L. Francione.

http://www.abolitionistapproach.com
  • Jun 16

    Human and Nonhuman Rights as Inextricably Intertwined: In a Nutshell

    Human and Nonhuman Rights as Inextricably Intertwined: In a Nutshell
    As animal advocates, we oppose speciesism because, like racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other forms of discrimination, it uses a morally irrelevant criterion (species) to discount and devalue the interests of sentient beings. But our…
  • Jun 11

    Single-Issue Campaigns and the Adoption/Fostering of Homeless Nonhuman Animal

    Single-Issue Campaigns and the Adoption/Fostering of Homeless Nonhuman Animal
    I am critical of single-issue campaigns (SICs). I am often asked if promoting the adoption or fostering of homeless animals is a single-issue campaign. The answer is that it is not and the question indicates confusion about what an SIC is and…
  • May 25

    Sentience and Personhood

    Sentience and Personhood
    According to this article: India has officially recognized dolphins as non-human persons, whose rights to life and liberty must be respected. Dolphin parks that were being built across the country will instead be shut down. In a statement,…
Rank this Week: 266

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

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

http://news.braislaw.com/
  • Jun 15

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival
    The Brais, Brais & Rusak cruise injury lawyers have been retained to represent a Kentucky woman who was severely injured when a door latch malfunctioned. The poorly maintained latched caused a heavy exterior weather door to slam on the…
  • May 22

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

    Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak
    The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak were retained to represent a New York cruise passenger who was injured at the Royal Caribbean private resort at Labadee, Haiti. Royal Caribbean leases a large tract of land in Labadee…
  • Mar 27

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

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line
    The cruise injury attorneys of Brais, Brais & Rusak have been retained by a Hungarian crewmember in a claim against Princess Cruise Lines. The waiter, while preforming his duties, injured his back. Evidence gathered thus far shows…
Rank this Week: 298

Law In The News

Law In The News

Legal News Headlines. From the Paul L. Boley Law Library at Lewis & Clark Law School.

http://lawlib.lclark.edu/law_news
Rank this Week: 284

Quitam Help

Quitam Help

Cover qui tam law and the process of bringing a case. By Getnick & Getnick.

http://www.quitamhelp.com/
  • Jun 14

    SEC Makes Second Award Under Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program

    SEC Makes Second Award Under Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program
    The SEC announced on Wednesday that three whistleblowers, whose identities remain anonymous, will receive an award under the Dodd-Frank whistleblower program for providing information that allowed the agency to successfully bring a case…
  • Jun 13

    SAIC to Pay $11.75 Million for Inflated Contract Price

    SAIC to Pay $11.75 Million for Inflated Contract Price
    Science Applications International Corp. ("SAIC") has agreed to pay $11.75 million to settle allegations that the company charged the government inflated prices for conducting homeland security training for first responders in New…
  • Jun 12

    SEC: "Significant Whistleblower Awards" Coming in Next Couple of Month

    SEC: "Significant Whistleblower Awards" Coming in Next Couple of Month
    At a recent conference held by the Corporate Crime Reporter, Stephen Cohen, the Associate Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, said that it was “undeniable” that the SEC whistleblower program had turbocharged the…
Rank this Week: 274

Criminal Law Blog & News

Criminal Law Blog & News

Covers Florida criminal law, crime history and weird crime news. By DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA.

http://reasonabledoubt.org/index.php/criminallawblog
Rank this Week: 261

Leonard Link

Leonard Link

Features reporting and commentary on law, music, film and current events with a special emphasis on Sexuality & the Law. By New York Law School Professor Arthur S. Leonard.

http://newyorklawschool.typepad.com/leonardlink/
  • Apr 27

    This blog is no longer live - see my new blog address below

    This blog is no longer live - see my new blog address below
    NYLS has switched me to a new location. Beginning in 2013, I am blogging at artleonardobservations.com.
  • Dec 12

    Federal Court Finds Real Estate Brokers Discriminated Against PWA

    Federal Court Finds Real Estate Brokers Discriminated Against PWA
    U.S. District Judge Samuel Conti ruled on December 3 that two New York City realtors, Manhattan Apartments, Inc., and Abba Realty Associates, violated a city law when dealing with a person living with AIDS who was seeking to rent an...
  • Dec 12

    Another development on the DOMA Case - What Could It Mean?

    Another development on the DOMA Case - What Could It Mean?
    The Supreme Court has appointed Prof. Vicki Jackson of Harvard Law School to be "amicus curiae" in United States v. Windsor to brief and argue in support of the point of view that the Court does not have jurisdiction to...
Rank this Week: 278

Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog

Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog

Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog covers all aspects of accident law such as car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and trucking accidents. Published by Missouri Injury Lawyer, Ryan Bradley.

http://www.missouriaccidentlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 263

The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

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

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/
  • Nov 29

    Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill

    Senate Committee Moves Forward with Internet Privacy Bill
    The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward Thursday to update a privacy law that would require law enforcement and regulatory agencies to obtain search warrants before getting content of emails and other electronic communications. But the…
  • Nov 29

    Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele

    Friday is the Day for Clothing Drive for the Homele
    D.C.-area lawyers, law firm staff and their families will be clearing out their clothes closets tonight. Gifts for the Homeless, the lawyer-led nonprofit that uses all donated money to help the homeless, is holding its annual clothing…
  • Nov 29

    Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee

    Goodlatte to Tackle Range of Issues at House Judiciary Committee
    Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has been elected to serve as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee when the 113th Congress convenes in January, putting him in the center of issues like antitrust, immigration reform and Department of…
Rank this Week: 292

Massachusetts Law Updates

Massachusetts Law Updates

From the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

http://masslawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 29

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course
    The SJC has issued new Rule 3:16: Practicing with Professionalism Course for New Lawyers. This rule is not effective until September 1, 2013, and applies only to attorneys admitted to the bar on or after that date.
  • Nov 29

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement
    In LaChance v. Commissioner of Correction, decided November 27, the SJC concluded that more procedural safeguards are required for inmates being held in segregated confinement for a significant period of time. The court said, in part:
  • Nov 28

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.
    http://bit.ly/WuyUky
Rank this Week: 283

Advance Legal Blog

Advance Legal Blog

Provides insight and advice to attorneys and law students about careers in the legal field.

http://www.advancelegaljobs.com/app/webroot/blog/
  • Jul 27

    In House Counsel Jobs–How to Ace the Interview

    In House Counsel Jobs–How to Ace the Interview
    Frequently, when an attorney interviews for an in house counsel position, it is the first time that he or she has interviewed with a corporate legal department. The attorney ... »
  • Jul 23

    Consumer Finance Licensing Associate

    Consumer Finance Licensing Associate
    Today’s Featured Law Firm Job is located in Washington, D.C.  The position requires experience in a number of different practice areas as they relate to the financial services industry and ... »
  • Jul 23

    Featured In-House Counsel Job: Counsel/Senior Counsel

    Featured In-House Counsel Job: Counsel/Senior Counsel
    Today’s Featured In-House Counsel Job is located in Houston, Texas.  The position requires an IP background and a minimum of 7 years of experience. Featured In-House Counsel Jobs:  Chevron Counsel/Senior Counsel The ... »
Rank this Week: 303

Federal Evidence Review Blog

Federal Evidence Review Blog

Covers cases and issues on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

http://federalevidence.com/blog
Rank this Week: 339

Verdict

Verdict

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

http://verdict.justia.com/
Rank this Week: 337

Cruise Law News

Cruise Law News

Coveres admiralty law and cruise ship accidents & injuries. By James M. Walker of Walker & O'Neill.

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/
  • Jun 18

    Cruise Ship Passenger Dies in Cayman Islands - Third Cruise Death in Caymans in 18 Month

    Cruise Ship Passenger Dies in Cayman Islands - Third Cruise Death in Caymans in 18 Month
    The Associated Press reports that a cruise ship passenger from New York state has died at a beach in the Cayman Islands. According to the newspaper, police in the Cayman Islands identified the victim as Louis Janvier DeBiase of Deer…
  • Jun 18

    Passenger from Sea Spirit Cruise Ship Killed During Artic Excursion

    Passenger from Sea Spirit Cruise Ship Killed During Artic Excursion
    A newspaper in Norway reports that a cruise ship passenger was killed and three other passengers were injured while on an Artic cruise excursion. The incident occurred when a rubber inflatable boat (a Zodiac) was swamped by a wave in the…
  • Jun 13

    Did Costa Cruises Assist an Alleged Rapist Escape Justice?

    Did Costa Cruises Assist an Alleged Rapist Escape Justice?
    The  Philippine Daily Inquirer reports on the case of a a Filipino crew member who alleges that her supervisor raped her while she was working on board the MV Costa Classica last year. The victim worked as a security guard on…
Rank this Week: 312

Structured Settlements 4Real

Structured Settlements 4Real

Provides structured settlement information, provocative commentary, news and opinion about structured settlements and settlement planning. By John Darer.

http://structuredsettlements.typepad.com/structured_settlements_4r/
  • Jun 18

    SEC Reference to Structured Annuities Inaccurate

    SEC Reference to Structured Annuities Inaccurate
    Structured settlements are funded with fixed annuities, making periodic payments, by law [see (IRC 130(c)(2(A)] that fixed and determinable as to amount and time of payment"issued by life insurance... This is a content summary only. Please…
  • Jun 18

    Sovereign Funding Group ad Promoted David Springer as a Lawyer

    Sovereign Funding Group ad Promoted David Springer as a Lawyer
    Sovereign Funding Group ad promoted its CEO David Springer as a lawyer to solicit business for the company. Is he? Was he? Watch the video. Read the post. This is a content summary only. Please click on the title for the full content, If you…
  • Jun 18

    Company that Pays the Most for Structured Settlement

    Company that Pays the Most for Structured Settlement
    Which company pays the most for your structured settlements? This is a content summary only. Please click on the title for the full content, If you find yourself on FAEMM community, back out and type in www. structuredsettlements.typepad.com
Rank this Week: 316

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

Covers advertising, credit reporting, debt collection, ID theft, predatory lending and other consumer law topics. By Public Citizen.

http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/
  • Jun 18

    Car Companies Trying to Escape Court

    Car Companies Trying to Escape Court
    Brian's post below mentions the recent New York Times article about automakers' efforts to avail themselves of their dealers' arbitration agreements with customers, as well as the Ninth Circuit's decision in Kramer v. Toyota rejecting one…
  • Jun 18

    Feeney in Plain English

    Feeney in Plain English
    A commenter on my post about the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision in Feeney asked for an explanation in plain English. Here goes. The court decided that Massachusetts courts will not enforce an arbitration clause that bans…
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Grants Cert on Disparate Impact Test

    Supreme Court Grants Cert on Disparate Impact Test
    by Jeff Sovern The Supreme Court today granted cert in Mount Holly v. Mount Holly Gardens Citizens in Action, which raises the issue of whether courts can use the disparate impact test in federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) cases. Because...
Rank this Week: 323

Juris Diversitas

Juris Diversitas

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

http://jurisdiversitas.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    WORKSHOP: Comparative Perspectives on Theory and Practice of Preventive Detention

    WORKSHOP: Comparative Perspectives on Theory and Practice of Preventive Detention
    #Workshop Comparative Perspectives on Theory and Practice of Preventive Detention Christopher Michaelsen, 20-21June http://t.co/Gbuy3p43Te — Malen Gordoa (@MalenIISJ) June 18, 2013
  • Jun 18

    SEMINAR: Democracy and Justice

    SEMINAR: Democracy and Justice
    contemporary comparative frontiers at swinburne Swinburne Institute for Social Research Democracy & Justice – Special Seminar Wednesday, 17 July, 13:00-15:00, BA912 (Hawthorn Campus) ‘Comparative Contemporary…
  • Jun 18

    BOOK: Sumalla on Historical Memory and Criminal Justice in Spain

    BOOK: Sumalla on Historical Memory and Criminal Justice in Spain
    Intersentia has published Josep M Tamarit Sumalla’s Historical Memory and Criminal Justice in Spain: A Case of Late Transitional Justice. The abstract reads: The Spanish transition from the Franco regime to democracy has not been a…
Rank this Week: 326

HR Watchdog

HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/
  • Jun 18

    Second Appeals Court Strikes NLRB Union Poster Rule

    Second Appeals Court Strikes NLRB Union Poster Rule
    The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit rejected a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule requiring most companies to post a...
  • Jun 17

    DWC Updates Status of SB 863 Emergency Regulation

    DWC Updates Status of SB 863 Emergency Regulation
    In 2012, the state Legislature passed workers’ compensation reform legislation (SB 863), which was ultimately signed into law by Governor Brown. On January 1,...
  • Jun 17

    Big Week for Small Busine

    Big Week for Small Busine
    This week (June 17 to June 21, 2013) is National Small Business Week. The United States has 28 million small businesses. Every year since...
Rank this Week: 313

Vincent G. Rinn Law Library

Vincent G. Rinn Law Library

Covers books, current affairs, legal news and legal research. From the DePaul University College of Law.

http://depaullaw.typepad.com/library/
  • Jun 18

    Former West Publishing CEO, Dwight Opperman, dies at 89

    Former West Publishing CEO, Dwight Opperman, dies at 89
    Dwight Opperman, a Drake University law grad who started out as an editor at West Publishing in 1951 and went on to become the CEO of the company, died this past wednesday at the age of 89. During his tenure...
  • Jun 13

    Government Datamining Knows No Limits ?

    Government Datamining Knows No Limits ?
    The recent disclosures of decades long data gathering of individualized communications behaviors by the US government intelligence community, have confirmed that the government considers the gathering of massive amounts of personal data, as…
  • Jun 4

    “Bad Law Bot” Released by Fastcase

    “Bad Law Bot” Released by Fastcase
    It’s not a mechanical robot nor an online app that behaves badly. It’s a new software feature that will help identify negative history when using the Fastcase, legal research service. It is an enhancement of their existing…
Rank this Week: 332

Bankruptcy Blog

Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt management. By Allmand Law.

http://allmandlaw.com/bankruptcy-blog
  • Jun 18

    Today In Bankruptcy – 06-18-2013

    Today In Bankruptcy – 06-18-2013
    Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for June 18, 2013 Orchard Files for Bankruptcy, but Lowe’s Buying Assets Mexico’s Maxcom negotiates…
  • Jun 17

    Why Planning Ahead Before Filing Bankruptcy Can Help You Save Money

    Why Planning Ahead Before Filing Bankruptcy Can Help You Save Money
    Many people may not realize that planning ahead for bankruptcy may help you save money, aside from protecting your assets.  Planning ahead includes taking a number of important steps to ensure you complete the process faithfully to the…
  • Jun 14

    Can I Keep My Car When I File Bankruptcy?

    Can I Keep My Car When I File Bankruptcy?
    Debtors often wonder what will happen to their car when they file bankruptcy.  In most cases, you get to keep your vehicle during and after your case is closed.  Even if you are behind on payments when you file you may be able to…
Rank this Week: 307

The Attorney Marketing Center

The Attorney Marketing Center

Covers marketing, productivity, personal development, and wealth creation.

http://www.attorneymarketing.com
  • Jun 18

    How to steal your competitor’s client

    How to steal your competitor’s client
    Would you like to know a simple way to legally and ethically steal clients from other lawyers? Sure you would. Here’s what to do. First, who is your number one competitor? The one lawyer or law firm in your market who is tops in your…
  • Jun 17

    Give your clients free onion ring

    Give your clients free onion ring
    My daughter sent me a gift card to Outback Steakhouse for Father’s Day. My wife and I were at the restaurant at 5 PM and not surprisingly, it was crowded. We ordered a “Bloomin Onion” as a starter. We were served bread and…
  • Jun 14

    Use emotional word pictures to sell more legal service

    Use emotional word pictures to sell more legal service
    Let’s say I’m selling oranges instead of legal services. I want you to buy my orange so I give you the facts: oranges are good for your health, they taste good, and they are economical. I am very experienced in growing oranges.…
Rank this Week: 311

IT-Lex

IT-Lex

Technology law blog with eyes on eDiscovery, social media, data security and privacy, piracy and copyrights.

http://www.it-lex.org
  • Jun 18

    Veteran Sues After Being Detained Because Of Facebook Post

    Veteran Sues After Being Detained Because Of Facebook Post
    Last summer, Brandon Raub, an ex-Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, “was peacefully reposed” at his Virginia home when two police officers, and seven “agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or Secret…
  • Jun 18

    DHS Guided By “Intuition or Hunch” When Conducting Border Searche

    DHS Guided By “Intuition or Hunch” When Conducting Border Searche
    By IT-Lex Intern Christopher Britt (LinkedIn) The Department of Homeland Security integrates civil rights and civil liberties into all agency activities by promoting respect for civil rights and civil liberties in policy creation and…
  • Jun 17

    NSA Leaks Affect Florida Criminal Trial As Defendant Seeks Phone Record

    NSA Leaks Affect Florida Criminal Trial As Defendant Seeks Phone Record
    We haven’t covered the NSA/Prism stories here at IT-Lex yet, mainly because they are all over every news source at the moment, and new information seems to keep coming out. (In the unlikely event that you’ve been living under a…
Rank this Week: 324