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Please Do Not Tap On the Glass

Covers animal rights, animal cruelty, and factory farming.

http://nothoney.com

May 17
RapidAdvance Acquires Health Care Financing Provider

RapidAdvance Acquires Health Care Financing Provider

BETHESDA, Md., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Rapid Financial Services, LLC (dba RapidAdvance), one of the nation’s leading providers of short-term working capital to small businesses, today announced that they have acquired the…
May 15
Stocks shrug off weak European GDP data

Stocks shrug off weak European GDP data

PARIS (AP) — Stock markets shrugged off weak economic data in Europe on Wednesday even as news hit that the 17-country euro currency bloc is now in its longest-ever recession. Europe’s economic motor, Germany, returned to growth…
May 15
Handle Urgent Situations Instantly with Fast Unsecured Personal Loan

Handle Urgent Situations Instantly with Fast Unsecured Personal Loan

Handle Urgent Situations Instantly with Fast Unsecured Personal Loans (via SBWire) Creditloansources.com is introducing the perfect solution to urgent and unexpected financial situations through these fast loans that will be available…

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Blog y Lana finanzas personales…

Blog y Lana finanzas personales que se entienden

Porque de nada sirve ganar mucho dinero si no sabemos mantenerlo en nuestra bolsa. Finanzas personales que se entienden.

http://www.blogylana.com/

May 17
Vocación Profesional: vale la pena encontrarla Podcast #105

Vocación Profesional: vale la pena encontrarla Podcast #105

Encontrar la vocación profesional no es fácil, y puede tardar muchos años (como fue mi caso) pero ¿saben qué? NUNCA hay que dejar de buscarla porque trabajar en lo que te encanta es la fórmula segura…
May 15
Sin gastar dinero: 25 cosas diferentes que hacer

Sin gastar dinero: 25 cosas diferentes que hacer

No siempre es necesario gastar dinero para hacer algo divertido, entretenido, diferente o especial. Prueba algunas de estas 25 cosas y ¡te reto a que me desmientas! Jajaja 1. Limpiar objetos viejos para revivirlos (brochas de…
May 13
Como emprender sin descalabrar tu cartera

Como emprender sin descalabrar tu cartera

Uno de los más grandes temores a la hora de animarse a emprender es LA LANA. ¿Cómo emprender si no tengo mucho dinero? o, tengo dinero, pero ¿y si se acaba? Por supuesto que en este mundo no hay nada garantizado,…

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eDiscovery Daily Blog

Provides eDiscovery news, analysis and educational tips. By Trial Solutions.

http://www.ediscoverydaily.com/

May 17
Defendant Compelled by Court to Produce Metadata – eDiscovery Case Law

Defendant Compelled by Court to Produce Metadata – eDiscovery Case Law

In AtHome Care, Inc. v. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Idaho District Judge B. Lynn Winmill granted the plaintiff’s motion to compel documents, ordering the defendant to identify and produce metadata for the documents…
May 16
Version 1 of the EDRM Enron Data Set NOW AVAILABLE – eDiscovery Trend

Version 1 of the EDRM Enron Data Set NOW AVAILABLE – eDiscovery Trend

Last week, we reported from the Annual Meeting for the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) group and discussed some significant efforts and accomplishments by each of the project teams within EDRM. That included an update from the…
May 15
Litigation 101 for eDiscovery Tech Professionals: Class Action Lawsuit

Litigation 101 for eDiscovery Tech Professionals: Class Action Lawsuit

In the last two posts in this series, I told you a bit about alternatives to litigation. And that followed discussion of the litigation process, through the post-trial appeals process. We’re not done yet, though. When I discuss the…

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Ratio Juris

Offers perspectives on judicial decisionmaking and the legal process. By Professors Jim Chen, Alfred Brophy, Stefanie Lindquist, R.J. Lipkin, Chad M. Oldfather, Lori A. Ringhand, and Elizabeth Weeks.

http://ratiojuris.blogspot.com/

May 16
Environmental & Ecological Worldviews: A Bibliography

Environmental & Ecological Worldviews: A Bibliography

An updated bibliography: Ecological & Environmental Worldviews: A Basic Transdisciplinary Bibliography
May 16
The Superimposition* of a False Scandal upon a Real One at the IRS

The Superimposition* of a False Scandal upon a Real One at the IRS

Michael Hiltzik of the Los Angeles Times provides us with much needed context and perspective on the so-called “IRS Scandal.” As Juan Cole notes, “The IRS scrutiny of Tea Party groups applying for tax-exempt…
May 8
Motley readings worthy of our attention…

Motley readings worthy of our attention…

The following articles, and one book (in no particular order), I think well warrant our attention: Diane Marie Amann, “The President & the Prison Camp” (cross-posted at IntLawGrrls)Dan Joyner, “Syria Update, and the…

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The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
Ben’s Pubic Eye #1

Ben’s Pubic Eye #1

Ben Reeve Lewis turns his eye on social housing issues in the first of a new monthly series. This week - bedroom tax, housing benefit, austerity and the apocalypse
May 15
Three misunderstanding about tenants rights when a section 21 notice is served on them

Three misunderstanding about tenants rights when a section 21 notice is served on them

Tenants often panic when a section 21 notice is served on them. Hopefully this post will provide some guidance
May 14
What is the the best way of serving possession notices?

What is the the best way of serving possession notices?

Possession notices - should you serve by recorded delivery or by the ordinary post? A Landlord Law blog clinic question

Rank this Week: 405

miabogadoenlinea.net

Notas de derecho mexicano y del mundo. Asesoría en derecho.

http://www.miabogadoenlinea.net

May 16
Universidad sudafricana hace obligatorio el aprendizaje de zulú

Universidad sudafricana hace obligatorio el aprendizaje de zulú

Una de las universidades más grandes de Sudáfrica, la Universidad de KwaZulu-Natal, localizada en la ciudad de Durban, anunció que acreditar el idioma Zulú será obligatorio para los estudiantes a partir del…
May 16
Pierde SEP recursos de queja relacionados con reforma educativa

Pierde SEP recursos de queja relacionados con reforma educativa

El Segundo Tribunal Colegiado Auxiliar de la Segunda Región, con sede en Puebla, desechó trece recursos de queja interpuestos por la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), por ser…
May 16
Somalilandia en conflicto con Somalia por control del espacio aéreo

Somalilandia en conflicto con Somalia por control del espacio aéreo

A partir del pasado 15 de mayo los vuelos de la ONU quedaron prohibidos en Somalilandia cuya autoridad de aviación civil prohibió el aterrizaje de estas aeronaves en sus aeropuertos. Esta es la respuesta de las…

Rank this Week: 147

Resist Racism

Discusses racism in society and the justice system.

http://resistracism.wordpress.com/

May 16
Ain’t it always the way

Ain’t it always the way

The big scary black man and eleven of his friends, out to rob a little lady at noon on Michigan Avenue. Continue reading »
Apr 30
Doesn’t even begin to cover it

Doesn’t even begin to cover it

She had three adopted daughters. But she wanted four. She didn’t receive approval for the fourth adoption in 2007. So what did she do? She forced her oldest daughter (then 14) to become pregnant through…
Apr 18
Poo at the zoo

Poo at the zoo

Because everybody thousands of miles away wants to read about poop and will prove it by clicking on the link. Continue reading »

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Observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities. Published by Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall.

http://blog.kir.com/

May 16
Houston’s Main Street Treasure

Houston’s Main Street Treasure
May 15
“How do you explain THAT on your résumé?”

“How do you explain THAT on your résumé?”
May 14
PGA Tour Pants Petition

PGA Tour Pants Petition

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iPhone J.D.

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

http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/

May 16
In the new

In the new

On Wednesday, May 15, Brandon Ashmore of Mentor, Ohio decided to download a free word game for his iPhone called Say the Same Thing. That happened to be the 50 billionth download from the App Store, and so Brandon was...
May 15
Review: LightLinez -- short Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad

Review: LightLinez -- short Lightning cable for iPhone and iPad

The iPhone and iPad come with a USB to Lightning cable that is 1 meter long, almost 40 inches. When you are far from an outlet, that is a good length, and sometimes I even wish it were longer. But...
May 14
[Sponsor] Transporter from Connected Data -- using two units to sync

[Sponsor] Transporter from Connected Data -- using two units to sync

Thank you to Connected Data, creator of the Transporter, for sponsoring iPhone J.D. again this month. I described the basic function of the Transporter in March, and last month I discussed the useful Transporter iOS app. This month, I want...

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Legal Juice

Features a daily dose of odd cases and strange laws. By John B. Mesirow.

http://www.legaljuice.com/

May 16
Glad To See You, Or ...

Glad To See You, Or ...

You have to admit, it's not the most illogical place to hide some sausage... It would appear, though, that this gent may have overdone it. Per The Cairns Post: A man hit a snag with police after he stuffed his pants with sausages and a meat…
May 15
The Family That Drinks Together ...

The Family That Drinks Together ...

Well, yes, the family that drinks together often does get drunk together. And they do stick together too. As reported by timesonline.com (Beaver, PA): Rochester police said [Jason Dean] Sheets [25] Sheets and John William Moore Jr., 47, also…
May 14
Some Weird Portland, Oregon Law

Some Weird Portland, Oregon Law

Like most cities, Portland has some weird laws still on the books. As reported in the The Oregonian: ... Then there are the head-scratchers. Publicly scraping clean the skeleton of one's beloved in a cemetery is a criminal act. Chain letters…

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Disputing

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

http://www.karlbayer.com/blog

May 16
26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013

26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013

Mark your calendars! Disputing’s own Karl Bayer will be presenting on the mediation of technology disputes at the University of Texas’ 26th Annual Technology Law Conference. The conference will be held next Thursday and Friday…
May 15
Operation Arbitration: Privatizing Medical Malpractice Claim

Operation Arbitration: Privatizing Medical Malpractice Claim

Myriam E. Gilles, Professor of Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law has authored an interesting article entitled, Operation Arbitration: Privatizing Medical Malpractice Claims, Theoretical Inquiries in Law (Forthcoming); Cardozo Legal…
May 14
El Paso Appeals Court Upholds Arbitral Award Despite Alleged Arbitrator Error

El Paso Appeals Court Upholds Arbitral Award Despite Alleged Arbitrator Error

Texas’ El Paso Court of Appeals has confirmed an arbitral award despite an arbitrator’s alleged failure to comply with American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) rules. In Corrections Products Co., Ltd. v. Gaiser…

Rank this Week: 321

IPBiz

Intellectual property news affecting business and everyday life. From patent lawyer Lawrence B. Ebert.

http://ipbiz.blogspot.com/

May 16
Gunn relied upon in Forrester v. Wheelabrator; case goes to state court

Gunn relied upon in Forrester v. Wheelabrator; case goes to state court

From Forrester v. Wheelabrator As to removal:Under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a), a defendant may removeto federal district court “any civil action brought in aState court of which the district courts of the UnitedStates have original…
May 15
Christina Agapakis posts on Adrian Mackenzie paper: “Synthetic biology and the technicity of biofuels”

Christina Agapakis posts on Adrian Mackenzie paper: “Synthetic biology and the technicity of biofuels”

The first two sentences of the post Petroleum Replicas The language of innovation often stresses disruption–eliminating inefficient industries and replacing them with more streamlined, technologically advanced versions. Nowhere is…
May 15
From Associated Press left to fight alone…

From Associated Press left to fight alone by major mediaScott Pelley, a CBS television entertainer, stated the news media is “getting the big stories wrong” during a speech at Quinnipiac University. The reason is clear. They do…

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SC Bid Protests

Covers bidding, construction law and contracts. By Bryan Barnes.

http://scbidprotests.com

May 16
Guide To Shop Electronics Appliance Rentals Online On Line

Guide To Shop Electronics Appliance Rentals Online On Line

Several of the corporations are not informed as what is in their network targeted visitors. In a lot of organization organizations, leisure and other unneeded site visitors consumes a major total of the total bandwidth on the WAN.…
May 13
The Properties Of A Great Locksmith

The Properties Of A Great Locksmith

If you have no a single else all-around with a spare important, your finest bet is to get in touch with a locksmith. You would undoubtedly have to connect with if it the situation phone calls on certain techniques only crisis locksmiths…
May 10
What Is The Background Of Blue Pod Espresso Machiness And Espresso

What Is The Background Of Blue Pod Espresso Machiness And Espresso

Now we get dressed. Sneakers with laces looming so gargantuan in the foreground they may as properly be thick ropes to strangle or tie an individual up with. And alongside with strangling, of program we have suffocation by way of t shirt, as…

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RegBlog

A regulation blog, in affiliation with the Penn Program on Regulation. From the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/regblog/

May 16
The Regulatory Week in Review: May 17, 2013

The Regulatory Week in Review: May 17, 2013

DOJ opens investigation of IRS for unfair scrutiny, the Senate confirms Moniz as Secretary of Energy, and more.
May 15
Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?

Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?

PPR seminar speaker says kosher certification offers regulatory model.
May 14
EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

Republican Senators focus on the EPA's openne

Rank this Week: 532

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real…

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real Lawyers, Real Solutions

Covers bankruptcy, chapter 7, chapter 13, credit reports, foreclosures, and asset protection.

http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com

May 16
Can Tax Debt Help In Bankruptcy?

Can Tax Debt Help In Bankruptcy?

Overwhelming consumer debt and unpaid tax debt can feel like a one-two punch. To recover from the consumer debt hit, some consumer debtors must pass a means test and prove they are poor enough to qualify for bankruptcy relief. This can…
May 15
Magistrates May Euthanize Senior Judges in Foreclosure Court

Magistrates May Euthanize Senior Judges in Foreclosure Court

The Supreme Court of Florida has decided that non-judge magistrates will be hearing foreclosure cases in addition to retired senior judges. The new Amended Rule 1.490 would expand the use of general magistrates as an alternative to the…
May 12
“Chapter 20″ Lien Stripping Allowed by Fourth Circuit Appeals Court

“Chapter 20″ Lien Stripping Allowed by Fourth Circuit Appeals Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, has become the first U.S. Court of Appeals to approve “chapter 20″ lien stripping. Although virtually all U.S. bankruptcy courts allow the “stripping” (vacating and…

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Bankruptcy Law Network

Covers bankruptcy and consumer credit.

http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/

May 16
Can Tax Debt Help In Bankruptcy?

Can Tax Debt Help In Bankruptcy?

Overwhelming consumer debt and unpaid tax debt can feel like a one-two punch. To recover from the consumer debt hit, some consumer debtors must pass a means test and prove they are poor enough to qualify for bankruptcy relief. This can…
May 15
Magistrates May Euthanize Senior Judges in Foreclosure Court

Magistrates May Euthanize Senior Judges in Foreclosure Court

The Supreme Court of Florida has decided that non-judge magistrates will be hearing foreclosure cases in addition to retired senior judges. The new Amended Rule 1.490 would expand the use of general magistrates as an alternative to the…
May 12
“Chapter 20″ Lien Stripping Allowed by Fourth Circuit Appeals Court

“Chapter 20″ Lien Stripping Allowed by Fourth Circuit Appeals Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, has become the first U.S. Court of Appeals to approve “chapter 20″ lien stripping. Although virtually all U.S. bankruptcy courts allow the “stripping” (vacating and…

Rank this Week: 463

Constitutional Law Prof Blog

By Professors Steven D. Schwinn and Ruthann Robson

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/conlaw/

May 16
Tsesis on the History of the Declaration of Independence

Tsesis on the History of the Declaration of Independence

Prof. Alex Tsesis (Loyola Chicago) joined me on Thursday for a talk on his book For Liberty and Equality: The Life and Times of the Declaration of Independence (Oxford 2012). This was a terrific read; I highly recommend it. But...
May 16
Senate Judiciary Approves Srinivasan for D.C. Circuit

Senate Judiciary Approves Srinivasan for D.C. Circuit

The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved Deputy Solicitor General Sri Srinivasan for a slot on the D.C. Circuit. WaPo reports here. We previously posted here, with links to backgrounds and profiles. SDS
May 16
Federal Complaint for Unconstitutional Sex Assignment Surgery on Infant

Federal Complaint for Unconstitutional Sex Assignment Surgery on Infant

The surgical "assignment" of sex/gender to an infant born with "ambiguous" genitals is a problem that has garnered much attention. The Constitutional Court of Colombia issued a series of opinions beginning in 1995,…

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Verdict

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

http://verdict.justia.com/

May 16
President Obama’s Burgeoning Scandals—Benghazi, IRS, and AP’s Telephone Logs—Are All Smoke and No Fire

President Obama’s Burgeoning Scandals—Benghazi, IRS, and AP’s Telephone Logs—Are All Smoke and No Fire

Justia columnist and former counsel to the president John Dean discusses each of the three scandals on which the media are currently focusing. After commenting on the nature of modern political scandals generally, Dean focuses on the…
May 15
Abuse in the Sports World, and What Needs to Be Done About It

Abuse in the Sports World, and What Needs to Be Done About It

Justia columnist and Cardozo law professor Marci Hamilton discusses abuse in the world of sports, including school, amateur and professional sports. While child sex abuse has been a problem in this world, physical, emotional, and verbal…
May 14
The U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Blood Tests for Drunk Driving Suspects Require a Search Warrant: A Wise Decision?

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Blood Tests for Drunk Driving Suspects Require a Search Warrant: A Wise Decision?

Justia columnist and Cornell law professor Sherry Colb considers the merits of the Supreme Court’s approach to cases where drunk driving is suspected, as set forth in Missouri v. McNeely. There, the Court held that police must conduct a…

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Underdog Blog

Covers constitutional law, criminal law, DUI, drugs, First Amendment and immigration. By Marks & Katz.

http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

May 16
Criminal defense is not for mere dilettantes, but for true believers and true doers.

Criminal defense is not for mere dilettantes, but for true believers and true doers.

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients.…
May 14
Clients and I are all in this together, and Wallace Shawn spotlights people beyond their roles.

Clients and I are all in this together, and Wallace Shawn spotlights people beyond their roles.

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.com I once got a…
May 12
An assault sentenced for three years is not automatically an aggravated felony.

An assault sentenced for three years is not automatically an aggravated felony.

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.com Criminal…

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Karel's Legal Blog

Covers law in the Netherlands Antilles. By Karel Frielink.

http://www.curacao-law.com

May 16
LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 4)

LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 4)

Statement of Defense As the defending party you have to put up a defense (Statement of Defense) and in this regard this statement should not only be clear and complete but you should also know for instance what formal defenses you should…
May 9
LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 3)

LITIGATION IS A SKILLED PROFESSION (part 3)

Foreign law It often happens that for instance the court in Curacao has jurisdiction to hear a case but the claim is governed by the law of another country. In that case the court must be informed of the contents of that foreign law by the…
May 8
EUROPE MEETS THE AMERICAS

EUROPE MEETS THE AMERICAS

Aruba Business Conference 2013 From May 5th till May 8th 2013 the trade mission “Europe meets the Americas” was held on Aruba. The conference offered the unique opportunity to connect face-to-face with potential partners from…

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San Antonio Employment Law Blog

Discuss labor and employment law issues for the San Antonio, Texas community. By Thomas J. Crane.

http://www.sanantonioemploymentlawblog.com/

May 16
Massive Lawsuit Against Bloggers is Reined In

Massive Lawsuit Against Bloggers is Reined In

Joseph Rakofsky sued some 74 people, who had the temerity to criticize him on the internet and other places. I previously wrote about his lawsuit against everybody here. He filed suit in the state of New York against everyone from…
May 15
To Be Or Not To Be An Independent Contractor

To Be Or Not To Be An Independent Contractor

A frequent question arises regarding when an employee is an independent contractor and when is he just a regular employee. Many employers have moved to using independent contractors instead of employees. The status…
May 14
Texas Supreme Court Narrows WhistleBlower Protection

Texas Supreme Court Narrows WhistleBlower Protection

In a recent opinion, the Texas Supreme Court clarified one key aspect of whistle blower complaints. The Texas Whistleblower statute applies to government employees only. See Tex. Govt.C. Sec. 554.001, et seq. The statute…

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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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Alabama Litigation Review

Covers business litigation, civil procedure, personal injury and punitive damages. By Jeff Blackwell.

http://www.alabamalitigationreview.com

May 16
Justice And Arbitration Fairne

Justice And Arbitration Fairne

Arbitration. What role should it play in our justice system? What role does it currently play? These are important questions if you have an interest in seeing that those injured are able to access the courthouse for justice. As Federal…
May 11
Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

The U.S. government recently released data detailing and comparing hospital charges. The clear fact revealed by the data -- Charges for specific procedures can vary greatly between hospitals. This comes as no surprise to me. I see hospital…
Apr 27
UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

A few days ago, I wrote about the first case to go to trial against Takeda Pharmaceuticals over its diabetes drug Actos. Takeda faces a huge number of cases alleging that its drug Actos is defective. As I wrote my last post, the jury was…

Rank this Week: 970

Legal Planet

Covers environmental law and policy. By Berkeley Law and UCLA Law.

http://legalplanet.wordpress.com/

May 16
Coal Power and Climate Denial

Coal Power and Climate Denial

What causes certain political figures either to deny the potential for climate change, or deny that human activity is a major cause? That question came to mind while reviewing a new report issued by Ceres entitled Benchmarking Air Emissions…
May 15
Waiter, What’s This Fly Doing In My Soup?

Waiter, What’s This Fly Doing In My Soup?

This is the sort of thing that gives environmentalism a bad name: The UN has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects. The Food and Agriculture…
May 15
The Economics of Insurance in the Face of Climate Change

The Economics of Insurance in the Face of Climate Change

Eduardo Porter offers a “teachable moment” thanks to his NY Times Business piece on insurance today. He wants to write a piece arguing that for profit “conservative” firms have a stake in fighting climate…

Rank this Week: 157

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law…

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog

Features news, commentary and musing about Massachusetts real estate law and litigation. By Richard D. Vetstein.

http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com

May 16
Tenant Paralyzed In Tragic Backyard Kiddie Pool Accident Gets New Trial From SJC

Tenant Paralyzed In Tragic Backyard Kiddie Pool Accident Gets New Trial From SJC

Landlords Could Be Held Responsible for Tenant Paralyzed Jumping from Trampoline into Kiddie Pool I don’t write a lot about premises liability in this blog, but this tragic case out of my hometown of Framingham is an important case. The…
May 15
Breaking: SJC Rules Four-Person Student Apartment Not Illegal “Lodging House”

Breaking: SJC Rules Four-Person Student Apartment Not Illegal “Lodging House”

Ruling Calls Into Question Boston Ordinance Prohibiting 5 or More Students In One Unit Those screams you are hearing now on Comm. Ave. aren’t the students. They are the landlords who are undoubtedly rejoicing upon news that the Supreme…
May 13
Escrow Holdbacks: A Lifebuoy For A Troubled Closing

Escrow Holdbacks: A Lifebuoy For A Troubled Closing

You have been eagerly awaiting the closing of your new construction home, but alas, the builder has not been able to complete the landscaping, walkway and driveway by the closing and there is a two page punch-list of other incomplete work.…

Rank this Week: 164

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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K's law

Features extracts from recently published decisions of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO.

http://k-slaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
T 1125/10 – Passivity Breeds Doom

T 1125/10 – Passivity Breeds Doom

This is a revocation appeal.When summoning the parties to oral proceedings (OPs), on October 16, 2009, the Opposition Division (OD) expressed its provisional opinion according to which the prior art on file did not destroy the novelty and…
May 15
T 42/10 – Not Amused

T 42/10 – Not Amused

This is an examination appeal.Claim 1 of the main request read:A computer-implemented method of determining an indication of the relative skill (205) of at least a first player and a second player of a game based on the outcome of one or more…
May 14
T 99/09 – Not Quite Invisible

T 99/09 – Not Quite Invisible

This is a revocation appeal.Claim 1 of the main request was identical to claim 1 as granted and read:Immediate release fenofibrate composition with a dissolution of at least 10% in 5 minutes, 20% in 10 minutes, 50% in 20 minutes and 75% in 30…

Rank this Week: 385

Mississippi Litigation Review &…

Mississippi Litigation Review & Commentary

Covers developments in Mississippi civil litigation. By Philip Thomas.

http://www.mslitigationreview.com/

May 16
Jackson Attorney Debra Brown Nominated for U.S. District Judge

Jackson Attorney Debra Brown Nominated for U.S. District Judge

On Thursday President Obama nominated Jackson attorney Debra Brown to fill the vacant judgeship in the Northern District of Mississippi. Here is the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Debra M. Brown,…
May 15
Summary of May 2013 Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter

Summary of May 2013 Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter

The May 2013 issue of the Mississippi Jury Verdict Reporter is out, with detailed information on the following verdicts: $2,511,089 ($11,089 in actual damages, $2.5 million in punitive damages) antitrust verdict in Jasper County (Paulding);…
May 14
Capital Area Bar Association Newsletter Interviews Legal Blogger

Capital Area Bar Association Newsletter Interviews Legal Blogger

The May issue of the Capital Bar Association newsletter contained this interview with a legal blogger. Riveting stuff… Continue Reading

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The TTABlog

Covers the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. By John L. Welch.

http://thettablog.blogspot.com/

May 16
Test Your TTAB Judge-Ability: Are ROUGH COUNTRY and WILD COUNTRY Confusable for Tires?

Test Your TTAB Judge-Ability: Are ROUGH COUNTRY and WILD COUNTRY Confusable for Tires?

TBC Trademarks, LLC, owner of the registered mark WILD COUNTRY for tires, opposed Heckethorn Products' application to register ROUGH COUNTRY for "tires for off road vehicles and trucks," claiming a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d).…
May 16
TTAB Affirms Genericness Refusal of POMEGRANATEA for Tea-Based Beverage

TTAB Affirms Genericness Refusal of POMEGRANATEA for Tea-Based Beverage

Argo Tea sought to register POMEGRANATEA as a trademark for "tea-based beverages," but Examining Attorney Michael P. Keating refused registration on the ground of genericness. The Board agreed with the PTO, finding the applied-for term to be…
May 15
Test Your TTAB Judge-Ability on this Trademark Specimen of Use

Test Your TTAB Judge-Ability on this Trademark Specimen of Use

Manchester Cigarette applied to register the mark MANCHESTER SUUM CUIQUE PLACET, in standard character form, for cigarettes and related goods. Its specimen of use is pictured below. Examining Attorney Khanh M. Lee refused registration on the…

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Zen & The Art of Legal Networking

Covers legal marketing, risk management, client service and social media. By Lindsay Griffiths.

http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

May 16
Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: They Think I'm a Pest

Rainmaking Recommendation from Jaimie Field: They Think I'm a Pest

Tonight, we kicked off the ILN's 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting with our welcome reception and dinner! We've been busily preparing for the conference, so today, I've got a great rainmaking recommendation from expert, Jaimie Field! *** The…
May 10
Week of May 6, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

Week of May 6, 2013 on ILNToday - A Roundup!

With less than a week to go until the ILN's 25th Anniversary Meeting, things are very busy here at the ILN! So just a quick roundup for you today - happy reading! Can you challenge a Will based on a broken promise? from Clark Wilson …
May 8
Networking Tips for Lawyer

Networking Tips for Lawyer

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with a Canadian reporter who is doing a series of stories about the importance of networking for lawyers. She wanted to get my thoughts based on my eight and a half years of networking…

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Immigration Blog

Covers US immigration laws and policies. By Maged & Rost.

http://blog.immigrantconnect.com

May 16
USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE

USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE

According to a USCIS News Release: “In just over one year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) innovative Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative has produced real benefits that will strengthen agency…
May 16
EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9

EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9

According to a USCIS News Release: “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds employers that beginning today they must use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/13)N for all new…
May 16
CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014

CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014

The USCIS has completed its lottery for cap-subject FY-2014 H-1B Petitions. Although many immigration law firms, including ours, have already received receipts or rejection notices on all cases filed, the USCIS requests that petitioners…

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Securities Litigation and…

Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Blog

Covers SEC investigations, insider trading, derivative actions, white collar defense, and whistleblowers. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/securities-litigation/

May 16
What’s the Right Way to Respond to a Shareholder Books and Records Request?

What’s the Right Way to Respond to a Shareholder Books and Records Request?

Delaware law gives shareholders the right to request corporate books and records in order to investigate issues that are of interest to them. For several decades now, Delaware courts have encouraged shareholders to take advantage of this…
May 15
A Look Ahead at SEC Enforcement Actions – with Orrick’s Jim Meyer

A Look Ahead at SEC Enforcement Actions – with Orrick’s Jim Meyer

Orrick partner Jim Meyers provides his perspective to JD Supra in the May 14, 2013 article, “A Look Ahead at SEC Enforcement Actions – with Orrick’s Jim Meyers.” Jim comments on trends in Securities and Exchange…
May 14
Where There’s Smoke, There’s FIRREA

Where There’s Smoke, There’s FIRREA

Few can ignite a legal firestorm like U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York. Last week, in a mortgage fraud suit against Bank of America and Countrywide, Judge Rakoff refused to dismiss a novel claim for civil…

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Canadian Trademark Blog

Commentary on Canadian trademarks & technology law. From Neil Melliship, Larry Munn and Karen Monteith of the Canadian law firm Clark Wilson LLP.

http://www.trademarkblog.ca

May 16
Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement

Punitive Damages: Trademark and Copyright Infringement

The most recent case from the Federal Court continues the Court’s tough stance with respect to trademark and copyright infringement in Canada. In Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Group LLC v. Manoukian, the Court awarded significant…
May 10
No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

No Trademark Monopoly: Red Horse / Black Horse

In January 2013 the Federal Court considered whether an ordinary beer drinking consumer, on hearing the words RED HORSE, would likely think that RED HORSE must be a beer made by the same company that makes BLACK HORSE. The Court’s…
Mar 28
An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademark

A February 2010 blog, “Professional Designations and Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initials” discussed the summary judgment and permanent injunction obtained by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and…

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Health Law Prof Blog

By University of Cincinnati Law Professor S. Elizabeth Malloy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/healthlawprof_blog/

May 16
Guest Bloggers Professors Alice A. Noble and Mary Ann Chirba - The ACA’s Tobacco Use Rating: Implementation, Inconsistencies and Ironie

Guest Bloggers Professors Alice A. Noble and Mary Ann Chirba - The ACA’s Tobacco Use Rating: Implementation, Inconsistencies and Ironie

As the Affordable Care Act continues toward full implementation, the law’s complexity is on full display. As we have noted in earlier writings, the ACA continues the federal tradition of using a fragmented approach to allocating oversight…
May 16
HIPAA and the Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Patient

HIPAA and the Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Patient

Warning: some of this post is HIPAA-wonky. But read on: the punch line is that HIPAA does not protect the living or the dead from blanket release of medical records to their personal representatives—unless state law provides otherwise or…
May 14
Hospital Billing Varies Wildly, Government Data Show

Hospital Billing Varies Wildly, Government Data Show

Coming right on the heels of the story by Steven Brill, Why Medical Bills are Killing Us, Time (March 4, 2013), the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the data for 3,300 hospitals that covers bills submitted from...

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense…

Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, theft and violent crimes. By Stephen Neyman, P.C.

http://www.massachusettscriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

May 16
Lawrence Massachusetts Man Arrested For Assault With Intent to Murder Allegedly Committed In Haverhill

Lawrence Massachusetts Man Arrested For Assault With Intent to Murder Allegedly Committed In Haverhill

Just a few days ago police found Learde Rodriguez at an apartment on Lowell Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The twenty-three year old was arrested in connection with a shooting alleged to have occurred in Haverhill, Massachusetts just over…
May 14
Man From Woburn Massachusetts and Woman From Medford Charged With Human Trafficking in Somerville Court

Man From Woburn Massachusetts and Woman From Medford Charged With Human Trafficking in Somerville Court

Ronald Keplin of Woburn, Massachusetts and Xiu Chen of Medford, Massachusetts are being arraigned today in the Somerville District Court. Both are being charged with Deriving Support from Prostitution, Human Trafficking and Keeping a House of…
May 10
Massachusetts Registered Sex Offender, Level 3, Charged With Indecent Assault and Battery After Incident on MBTA

Massachusetts Registered Sex Offender, Level 3, Charged With Indecent Assault and Battery After Incident on MBTA

According to a report on Boston.com, Dane Mullin, a Salem, Massachusetts man is accused of committing an Indecent Assault and Battery on a woman in Boston this past Tuesday. The incident occurred on a Green Line train during the morning...

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European Court of Human Rights

Covers court decisions and information.

http://ecohr.blogspot.com/

May 16
(Turkey) Religious Freedom Report 2011

(Turkey) Religious Freedom Report 2011

The constitution protects religious freedom, and, in practice, the government generally enforced these protections; however, some constitutional provisions regarding the integrity and existence of the secular state restrict these rights. The…
May 16
Turkey; Cheque victims admitted to the ECHR

Turkey; Cheque victims admitted to the ECHR

Cheque law, the opposition penalty area in 34 days in prison through Hilmi Durak Advocate Bilal Kolbüken "No one shall be deprived of their liberty to pay off his debt," including the requirement for violations of the European Convention…
May 16
Debt due, caught and killed people

Debt due, caught and killed people

Tekirdağ Cerkezkoy (Turkey) district, because of bank debt and taken to safety sentenced to 2 months imprisonment with a pistol shooting seriously injured per directorate. Ekrem M (53) to a bank of 13 thousand 300 pounds of debt due…

Rank this Week: 54

San Diego Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers divorce, child custody, and spousal support issues in California. By Thomas M. Huguenor.

http://www.sandiegodivorceattorneyblog.com/

May 16
California's Highest Court Rules That Father's Sexual Abuse of Daughter Supports Finding That Sons Are Also Juvenile Dependent

California's Highest Court Rules That Father's Sexual Abuse of Daughter Supports Finding That Sons Are Also Juvenile Dependent

In San Diego, the juvenile court handles, among other issues, juvenile dependency cases. Juvenile dependency cases involve situations where there may be abuse or neglect in the home. It is the juvenile court's job to protect the children in…
May 9
California Court Ordered Mom to Pay Spousal Support to Man Who Allegedly Raped Her Daughter for Year

California Court Ordered Mom to Pay Spousal Support to Man Who Allegedly Raped Her Daughter for Year

In San Diego and throughout California, the court may order one spouse to pay the other a certain amount of money each month when a couple divorces. This is called "spousal support" - or as many people know it, "alimony." In determining the…
Apr 25
In California, A Spouse's Business Debts May Be Divided Evenly in Divorce

In California, A Spouse's Business Debts May Be Divided Evenly in Divorce

Divorcing couples in San Diego, and throughout the state of California, have the complicated and emotional task of sorting through their community property to determine how to divide the assets. But spouses on the verge of divorce should also…

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Southern California Injury Law…

Southern California Injury Law Blog

Covers car accidents, dog bites, injuries, insurance disputes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and wills and trusts. By Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie.

http://www.californiainjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
Florence: Fleeing Motorist Struck, Killed Cyclist

Florence: Fleeing Motorist Struck, Killed Cyclist

At about 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, a motorist fleeing the scene of a shooting struck and killed a 34-year-old male cyclist in Florence. Police were chasing the driver, who is suspected of shooting at his girlfriend’s vehicle,…
May 16
Banning: One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision

Banning: One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision

At about 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, one person was seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision in Banning. The crash occurred on the 10 Freeway east of Highland Springs Avenue. Firefighters extricated one person from the wreckage, and…
May 16
Vacaville: Davis Man Seriously Injured in DUI Crash

Vacaville: Davis Man Seriously Injured in DUI Crash

At about 5:24 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, a 54-year-old Davis man was seriously injured in a DUI crash in Vacaville. While traveling on Leisure Town Road in a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, 22-year-old De Sean Dennis collided with a 1997 Dodge Neon near…

Rank this Week: 204

Hydraulic Fracking Blog

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

http://fulbrightfrackingblog.blogspot.com/

May 16
BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

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

House reintroduces FRAC Act

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

Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

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

Rank this Week: 137

Protect Your Rights

Covers North Carolina contract and tort law. By Maginnis Law.

http://www.maginnislaw.com

May 16
North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act

North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act

Often, employers do not pay their employees all wages they are entitled to receive, such as overtime pay as governed by the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees working more than 40 hours per…
May 15
Types of North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage

Types of North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage

By statute, most automobile insurance policies in North Carolina are relatively standardized. N.C.G.S. § 20-279.21 provides the minimum types and amounts of coverage that must be offered and/or provided. Other coverages, such…
May 14
North Carolina Herniated Disc Attorney | Raleigh Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

North Carolina Herniated Disc Attorney | Raleigh Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Car accidents and other incidents caused by third party negligence can cause a number of personal injuries. Among the more serious injuries commonly resulting from such negligence are herniated discs. These most commonly occur in…

Rank this Week: 245

Virtual Law Practice

Discusses practicing law in a web-based virtual law office (vlo). By Stephanie Kimbro.

http://virtuallawpractice.org

May 16
Slides from Presentation to Chicago Bar Association

Slides from Presentation to Chicago Bar Association

Today I gave a presentation which was live but also webcast for the Chicago Bar Association.
May 14
Bitcoin as Payment for Legal Service

Bitcoin as Payment for Legal Service

One of my law students recently raised this question to me: Could a lawyer allow payment for legal services in Bitcoin? It's not a question I've ever gotten before and it's a good one. Bitcoin is digital currency and it's not managed by any…
May 9
New York Publishes New Ethics Opinion – Had a Pow-Wow with NJ?

New York Publishes New Ethics Opinion – Had a Pow-Wow with NJ?

The NY State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics has published a new ethics Opinion 964 on April 4, 2013 that affects virtual law offices. The opinion is more related to lawyer advertising rather than about virtual law offices…

Rank this Week: 519

Kevin A. Pollock BLAWG

Covers wills, trusts & estates, guardianships, tax and asset protection planning.

http://willstrustsestates.blogspot.com/

May 16
New Estate Administration Comedy

New Estate Administration Comedy

In the spirit of the great film, Brewster's Millions, Fox TV has come out with a new comedy called The Goodwin Games. You can see the first episode on Hulu if you want. I'm always a sucker for wacky Will scenarios, and this…
Apr 22
Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

Major Changes to Tax Law in New Budget Proposal

Recently, President Obama announced his proposed budget for 2014. Included in the budget are some major changes to the recently enacted "permanent" estate tax exemption laws. If you recall, a few short months ago, a fiscal cliff…
Feb 14
Creating a Trust for Personal Injury Settlement

Creating a Trust for Personal Injury Settlement

Victims of a personal injury have many burdens to bear. Most people can expect to deal with the stress of a lawsuit, loss of income, coping with with injuries and physical therapy. However, one item that many…

Rank this Week: 979

The White Law Group's Securities…

The White Law Group's Securities Fraud Blog

Covers securities fraud cases, investment fraud practices and securities industry regulations.

http://www.whitesecuritieslaw.com/securities-fraud/blog/

May 16
FINRA recently announced that Adrienne…

FINRA recently announced that Adrienne Marie Llamas, a former financial advisor with Wells Fargo in Long Beach, California, has been barred from the association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying the findings,…
May 16
Broker barred from securities industry for alleged theft.

Broker barred from securities industry for alleged theft.

FINRA recently announced that Joseph Mahmud, a registered representative in Lafayette, Louisiana has been barred from the securities industry. Without admitting or denying the findings, Mahmud consented to the described sanction and to the…
May 15
Investor Alert Regarding Lump-Sum Payments for Retiree

Investor Alert Regarding Lump-Sum Payments for Retiree

Are you thinking of selling your pension or structured settlement for a lump-sum payment? Have you been contacted by a salesperson soliciting a “pension income program” or “factored structured settlement”?…

Rank this Week: 115

Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Injury law with an emphasis on products and drugs liability. By Sheff Law.

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

May 16
COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

If a patient is comatose after a TBI, he or she experienced a severe brain injury. To understand the severity of the injury, the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is issued within 24 hours. On the GCS, the lower the score the more severe the injury.…
May 15
THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

A new study conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed that motor vehicle crashes involving cell phones are "vastly underreported" in national statistics on fatal automobile crashes. After careful inspection of the National…
May 13
CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY

CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY

The mother of a woman who died during the sinking of a ship during Hurricane Sandy has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the ship, Bounty. Bounty capsized early on October 29th about 90 miles off of Cape Hatteras during the storm. The ship…

Rank this Week: 827

The Right Coast

Thoughts from San Diego on law, politics, and culture. By Gail Heriot, Mike Rappaport, Tom Smith and Maimon Schwarzschild.

http://rightcoast.typepad.com/rightcoast/

May 16
Men who are physically strong are more likely to have right wing political views | Mail Online

Men who are physically strong are more likely to have right wing political views | Mail Online

Men who are physically strong are more likely to take a right wing political stance, while weaker men are inclined to support the welfare state, according to a new study. Researchers discovered political motivations may have evolutionary…
May 16
Oxford grooming gang: We will regret ignoring Asian thugs who target white girls - Telegraph

Oxford grooming gang: We will regret ignoring Asian thugs who target white girls - Telegraph

Rochdale, Rotherham, Derby, Oxford. The towns change, but the pattern is always the same. Gangs of men, mainly of Pakistani Muslim heritage, lure white girls as young as 10 with gifts and displays of affection. Next, the girl is raped...
May 16
Althouse: Shouldn't there be a special prosecutor in the IRS case?

Althouse: Shouldn't there be a special prosecutor in the IRS case?

I still want a special prosecutor because I just don't trust them not to cover up. The minute I found out about it, then my main focus was making sure that we get the thing fixed. I don't think people...

Rank this Week: 106

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