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Poverty Law Prof Blog

Poverty Law Prof Blog

Covers global poverty, welfare and current affairs. By Professors Ezra Rosser and Lowell Kent Hull.

http://maximinlaw.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 318

The Right Coast

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/
  • Jun 18

    N.Y.U. Gives Its Stars Loans for Summer Homes - NYTimes.com

    N.Y.U. Gives Its Stars Loans for Summer Homes - NYTimes.com
    Richard Revesz, who recently ended a decade as the dean of New York University Law School, lives with his wife, an N.Y.U. law professor, in a handsome West Village town house that was financed by N.Y.U. They also have a...
  • Jun 18

    NYU Provides Sweetheart Loans to Faculty, Administrators to Buy Vacation Home

    NYU Provides Sweetheart Loans to Faculty, Administrators to Buy Vacation Home
    NYU has already attracted attention for the multimillion-dollar loans it extends to some top executives and professors buying homes in New York City, a practice it has defended as necessary to attract talent to one of the most expensive…
  • Jun 17

    Driver arrested in death of soccer ball dribbler

    Driver arrested in death of soccer ball dribbler
    Police in Oregon say they have arrested the driver they say fatally struck a man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles from Seattle to Brazil for the World Cup. via msn.foxsports.com
Rank this Week: 161

Changing the Court

Changing the Court

A chronicle of how a group of planners and practitioners are attempting to change the Bronx court system's approach to low-level criminal offending. From the Center for Court Innovation.

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

    BCS Staff attend 41st Precinct Awards Breakfast

    BCS Staff attend 41st Precinct Awards Breakfast
    On June 13th, 2013 Robin Berg and I attended the 41st Precinct's 25th Annual Fellowship Breakfast, hosted by Deputy Inspector Philip Rivera. The event was to honor police officers and community members of the 41th Precinct (the Hunts Point…
  • Jun 14

    BCS Clinic Staff attend Trauma Stewardship Training

    BCS Clinic Staff attend Trauma Stewardship Training
    On June 5th, the clinic staff at Bronx Community Solutions attended a Transforming Trauma workshop, hosted by the Trauma Stewardship Institute (TSI). TSI works with professionals to raise awareness, increase understanding, and manage the…
  • May 31

    Wall Street Journal on AmeriCorps and Public Service

    Wall Street Journal on AmeriCorps and Public Service
    The Wall Street Journal just published an editorial about the nature of public service in the U.S., linking it to the AmeriCorps program.Bronx Community Solutions has proudly hosted internships for AmeriCorps service members since 2005, and…
Rank this Week: 508

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: 511

Fracking Insider

Fracking Insider

Covers federal policy and regulatory developments related to hydraulic fracturing. By Kelley Drye & Warren LLP.

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

    Webinar: Federal Regulatory Pressures on Hydraulic Fracturing

    Webinar: Federal Regulatory Pressures on Hydraulic Fracturing
    Posted by Heather TigheJoin the authors of Fracking Insider for this informative one-hour webinar Wednesday, June 19,…
  • Jun 12

    Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 20

    Hydraulic Fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 20
    Posted by Wayne J. D'AngeloFracking Insider Readers: We are pleased to bring you Volume 20 of our State Regulatory Roundup, including updates in New York, North Dakota and Wyoming. As we explained in earlier volumes, we designed the…
  • Jun 12

    Heartland vs. Northeast on Federal Regulation of Methane Emissions from Oil & Gas Operation

    Heartland vs. Northeast on Federal Regulation of Methane Emissions from Oil & Gas Operation
    Posted by Wayne J. D'AngeloIn a May 12th letter, thirteen state attorneys general warned the EPA not to negotiate with seven Northeastern states on the subject of potential federal regulation of methane emissions from oil and gas operations,…
Rank this Week: 543

White Collar Crime Prof Blog

White Collar Crime Prof Blog

By Stetson University Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/whitecollarcrime_blog/
  • Jun 18

    Non-arrested Person Asserting Right to Silence Must Assert Constitution

    Non-arrested Person Asserting Right to Silence Must Assert Constitution
    In Salinas v. Texas, the Supreme Court in a bizarre, unrealistic 5-4 (or more precisely 3/2-4) decision announced yesterday seemed to rule that the pre-arrest silence of a person not in custody may be introduced at trial against that…
  • Jun 17

    A Great Moment In The History Of The FBI

    A Great Moment In The History Of The FBI
    This makes me so damn proud to be an American. What a righteous Department of Justice we have! Always going after the malefactors of great wealth. And God Bless the Fan Belt Inspectors too. No crime is too small for...
  • Jun 13

    Circuit Report

    Circuit Report
    Today in U.S. v. Cherry, the Fourth Circuit held that it was plain error for a trial court to tell the jury about the defendant's inadmissible criminal history prior to polling the jurors. Alas, the error was harmless, given the...
Rank this Week: 450

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

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

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

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner
    Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent recall initiated by Baby Matters LLC as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall focuses on the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant…
  • Jun 18

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training
    Dog bite lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight recent incidents in Orange County, California that are raising concern about the adequacy of the region's K-9 training programs. Similar incidents in the Northwest involve K-9 unit dogs…
  • Jun 17

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use
    Dangerous device attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that patients implanted with Medtronic Inc's Infuse Bone Graft device are now suing the company for illegally promoting the device for uses not approved by the FDA. About 300…
Rank this Week: 421

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By William G. Pintas.

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

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner

    Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner
    Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent recall initiated by Baby Matters LLC as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall focuses on the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant…
  • Jun 18

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training

    Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training
    Dog bite lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight recent incidents in Orange County, California that are raising concern about the adequacy of the region's K-9 training programs. Similar incidents in the Northwest involve K-9 unit dogs…
  • Jun 17

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use

    Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use
    Dangerous device attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that patients implanted with Medtronic Inc's Infuse Bone Graft device are now suing the company for illegally promoting the device for uses not approved by the FDA. About 300…
Rank this Week: 339

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Covers broker fraud, investor fraud, marketing timing, and securities fraud. By Shepherd Smith & Edwards.

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/
Rank this Week: 362

WisBlawg

WisBlawg

Covers legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin. From the University of Wisconsin Law Library and librarian Bonnie Shucha.

http://www.law.wisc.edu/blogs/wisblawg/
  • Jun 18

    Tributes to Three UW Law Profs in Recent Law Review Issue

    Tributes to Three UW Law Profs in Recent Law Review Issue
    Three UW Law School Professors, Marc Galanter, Neil Komesar, and Jim Jones, have been the subject of tribute issues of law reviews recently. Jim Jones is the subject of the most recent edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, Volume 2013, no 3. …
  • Jun 18

    TrialPad and Other Apps for Legal Professional

    TrialPad and Other Apps for Legal Professional
    Last month in San Diego, a local news station reported that the District Attorney's office was beginning to use an IPad app in the courtroom. Called TrialPad, the app allows attorneys to view diagrams, pictures and other evidence from a…
  • Jun 5

    Black's Law Dictionary App on Sale Today

    Black's Law Dictionary App on Sale Today
    If you're thinking of purchasing the Black's Law Dictionary app for your mobile device but are hesitating because of the hefty $50 price tag, you'll be happy to hear that the app is on sale today only (Wed, June 5) for $26.99.
Rank this Week: 265

Patient Safety Blog

Patient Safety Blog

Patient Safety Blog covers topics such as healthcare, disclosure, medical error, product safety, standard of care, surgery, and travel risks. By Washington, D.C. lawyer, Patrick Malone.

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

    Michael Douglas Dish Is Another Case of Medical Misinformation

    Michael Douglas Dish Is Another Case of Medical Misinformation
    When our celebrity culture spills over into the medical culture, good things can happen. Most recently, it was when Angelina Jolie publicly disclosed in a New York Times article that she had had prophylactic (preventive) breast removal…
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Says Genes Can’t Be Patented

    Supreme Court Says Genes Can’t Be Patented
    It wasn’t even close. All nine judges in last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling said that human genes are not patentable. The rare 9-0 ruling went against Myriad Genetics, a Utah company that had patented BRCA1 and BRCA2, genes…
  • Jun 16

    Acknowledging a Mistake Made Her a Better Doctor

    Acknowledging a Mistake Made Her a Better Doctor
    Time and again it has been proved that when a doctor acknowledges a mistake and engages the patient instead of ignoring or denying what happened, everyone’s interests are served. Our blog from last year, “Admitting Errors Is the…
Rank this Week: 507

Searcy Mass Tort

Searcy Mass Tort

Covers medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort issues. By Searcy Denney.

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

    FDA, Industry Debates 510(k)

    FDA, Industry Debates 510(k)
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a meeting this week to consider whether the 510(k) approval process for medical devices is keeping the public safe while balancing the need of industry to get innovative products to the market…
  • Jun 18

    FDA Approved Drugs Based on Fraudulent Research

    FDA Approved Drugs Based on Fraudulent Research
    FDA agents have discovered that employees at the Houston office of Cetero Research tampered with records and manipulated test data. This firm has conducted research for drug companies worldwide. Chinna Pamidi, the testing facility’s…
  • Jun 17

    Biomet Metal-On-Metal Hip Litigation Moving Forward

    Biomet Metal-On-Metal Hip Litigation Moving Forward
    The Biomet MDL (multidistrict litigation) was established for the organization and litigation of individual personal injury lawsuits against Biomet in the fall of 2012. In February of this year, the MDL contained 132 individual lawsuits. The…
Rank this Week: 904

NJ Family Issues

NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues
Rank this Week: 88

ataxingmatter

ataxingmatter

Tax law and economics by Linda Beale

http://ataxingmatter.blogs.com/tax/
  • Jun 18

    UK Territories to sign OECD Tax Info-Sharing Agreement, Reveal Beneficial Owner

    UK Territories to sign OECD Tax Info-Sharing Agreement, Reveal Beneficial Owner
    The UK's David Cameron announced that Britain's 10 crown dependencies and overseas territories--Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Jersey, Gilbraltar, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and the British Virgin Islands--would sign…
  • Jun 16

    The importance of redistribution

    The importance of redistribution
    I have dedicated this blog to a concept I call "democratic egalitarianism"--the idea that individuals flourish best in a free society that allows them to choose democratically the rules that govern their lives, with the…
  • Jun 15

    "Getting Rid of the IRS"--Detroit's Nolan Finley's wrong solution to the wrong problem

    "Getting Rid of the IRS"--Detroit's Nolan Finley's wrong solution to the wrong problem
    I suppose it shouldn't be surprising that the mostly-to-the-right Detroit newspapers would have a center-page opinion piece calling for the elimination of the IRS, that ages-old mantra of the radical right and of those corporate-backed…
Rank this Week: 262

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • Jun 18

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.
    In the franchise industry the deployment of Release of Claims is common place. A Release of Claims may be a stand-alone agreement or may be embedded in a franchise transfer agreement, franchise renewal agreement, franchise termination…
  • Jun 6

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?
    The answer may surprise you. Take a look at the graph below. When we think of privacy & security breaches we think of a computer geek hacking into computers or wayward employees.   In reality the biggest threat to privacy and…
  • May 22

    HIPAA Solution

    HIPAA Solution
    Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
Rank this Week: 750

Australian Regulatory Compliance…

Australian Regulatory Compliance Review

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

http://www.djacobson.com/australian_regulatory_rev/
  • Jun 18

    Registration of financial advisers as tax agent

    Registration of financial advisers as tax agent
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • Jun 18

    Electronic offers of securitie

    Electronic offers of securitie
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
  • Jun 18

    Regulation reviews to help tech start-up

    Regulation reviews to help tech start-up
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://www.langes.com.au/australian_regulatory_compliance/feed/ Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.
Rank this Week: 232

Underbelly: A Journal of Soft…

Underbelly: A Journal of Soft Information

By Professor Jack Ayer.

http://underbelly-buce.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    "Don't Shoot Me, I'm a Lawyer!": The Lyric

    "Don't Shoot Me, I'm a Lawyer!": The Lyric
    God bless the intertubes.  Five years ago I put up a post recounting the story of a vengeance killing in the lobby of a hotel in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in 1937, preserved in legend only by the response of bystander who got his moment in…
  • Jun 17

    A Further Offering on Parental Advice

    A Further Offering on Parental Advice
    Now that Father's Day recedes safely in the rear view mirror, it's a good moment to remember one of the most extraordinary books I've ever encountered--the Handbook for William, subtitled "A Carolingian Woman's Counsel for Her Son," written…
  • Jun 16

    Paths to Enlightenment

    Paths to Enlightenment
    Here's a story I don't think I've told before but only because it happened not to come to mind until just lately. Anyway, the time is late 1958 and I am finishing my Army "training" (oh hoh hoh) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.  One night I…
Rank this Week: 236

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Business Law and Employment Law. Published By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

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

    The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week

    The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week
    By: Amit Bindra It is that time of year again, National Small Business Week. Starting in 1963 with President John F. Kennedy, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week. …
  • Jun 13

    It's that time of year...time for interns!

    It's that time of year...time for interns!
    By: Poonam K. Lakhani Thousands of young and eager college students will be hitting the pavement looking for some work experience. Hiring interns can be mutually beneficial. Many employers, however, misunderstand the rules regarding hiring…
  • Jun 5

    Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine

    Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine
    By: Amit Bindra There can be a lot of challenges when starting a new business. The company has to create a business plan and find some start-up money. A company also has to attract new employees. Often, new business owners think it will…
Rank this Week: 653

Barco 2.0 : Law Library Reference

Barco 2.0 : Law Library Reference

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

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

    ULS adds new database PolicyMap

    ULS adds new database PolicyMap
    The University Library System at Pitt has announced that we now have access to PolicyMap, thanks to a state grant. PolicyMap is a fully web-based Geographic Information System that captures data and presents it visually through custom…
  • Jun 12

    United States Code Website Beta from the OLRC

    United States Code Website Beta from the OLRC
    The Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives has been working to create a new website for the Office and the United States Code. The latest (second) version of the beta website is now available for…
  • Jun 12

    Notable Government Documents of 2012 published

    Notable Government Documents of 2012 published
    The list of 2012's Notable Documents appears in the latest issue of Library Journal and is now available online. This was the result of an effort to raise awareness of noteworthy government information resources issued by state, local, and…
Rank this Week: 284

Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/
  • Jun 18

    Single, Multi and Multiple: What is the Difference?

    Single, Multi and Multiple: What is the Difference?
    As plan sponsors continue to work through through PPACA compliance, there has been some discussion about what type of plans are being sponsored.  I have also had some employers come to me recently and tell me that they have always…
  • Jun 10

    Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

    Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language
    When is an accident not an accident?  In the employee benefits world, what constitutes an accident is defined by the terms of the plan.  Last month, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals drove this home very clearly in a case called…
  • Jun 4

    Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

    Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now
    When considering wellness programs, the ongoing debate has always been trying to distinguish between participation based and outcome based programs.  Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released their "final" rules on wellness programs in…
Rank this Week: 851

PIT IP Tech Blog

PIT IP Tech Blog

Covers intellectual property and technology law. By Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C.

http://pitiptechblog.com/
Rank this Week: 837

Law Blog

Law Blog

By Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.

http://www.theharrisburglawyers.com/law-blog/
  • Jun 18

    Can Silence be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial? Sometime

    Can Silence be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial? Sometime
    On June 17, 2013, the United States Supreme Court handed down its opinion in the case of Salinas v. Texas.  In this case, the Defendant, without being placed in custody or receiving any Miranda warnings, voluntarily answered some…
  • Jun 13

    Pennsylvania considers broadening DNA collection in response to Supreme Court decision

    Pennsylvania considers broadening DNA collection in response to Supreme Court decision
    Recently, The United States Supreme Court decided the case of MARYLAND, PETITIONER v. ALONZO JAY KING, JR., No. 12–207 (June 3, 2013).  The opinion, delivered by Justice Kennedy, opined that “a gentle rub along the inside of…
  • Jun 7

    Seizure of DNA held Constitutional By U.S. Supreme Court

    Seizure of DNA held Constitutional By U.S. Supreme Court
    Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that it does not violate the Fourth Amendment for police to take a swab of the inside of someone’s cheek for DNA as part of their standard booking procedure.  In Maryland v.…
Rank this Week: 980

Settle It Now Negotiation Blog

Settle It Now Negotiation Blog

Covers mediation, negotiation and settlement. By Victoria Pynchon.

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

    The Taliban Cafe - War, Peace and Reconciliation

    The Taliban Cafe - War, Peace and Reconciliation
    Today's good news from the New York Times - that the Taliban has opened a political office in Qatar to recommence peace negotiations that it broke off 18 months ago, accusing the U.S. of negotiating in bad faith. Today's bad news from the…
  • Jun 18

    The Taliban Cafe - War, Peace and Reconciliation

    The Taliban Cafe - War, Peace and Reconciliation
    Today's good news from the New York Times - he Taliban has opened a political office in Qatar to recommence peace negotiations 18 months after it walked out of peace talks, accusing the U.S. of negotiating in bad faith. Today's bad news from…
  • Jun 18

    If You're Not Sponsoring Another Woman, You're Hurting Your Own Career

    If You're Not Sponsoring Another Woman, You're Hurting Your Own Career
    After teaching She Negotiates students about the importance of anchoring, I shared this story. I was negotiating a speaking fee with a women's bar association. I named my price and was told the organization couldn't pay it because it was…
Rank this Week: 280

Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

Urbach & Avraham CPAs Law Blog

Covers forensic accounting, estate administration, and personal, corporate, and estate income taxes.

http://uandacpas.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    US Estate Tax: When Filing is Optional but Advisable

    US Estate Tax: When Filing is Optional but Advisable
    Completing a US Form 706 (US Gross Estate Tax Return) allows a decedent who is married and does not fully use his $5,250,000 exemption, to pass his unused exemption (“Decease Spousal Unused Exclusion or DSUE”) to his spouse. This…
  • Jun 10

    Hurricane Sandy Repairs Subject to NJ Sales Tax?

    Hurricane Sandy Repairs Subject to NJ Sales Tax?
    After Hurricane Sandy hit, the NJ Division of Taxation was flooded (no pun intended) with inquiries regarding the taxability of repairs. As a result, a helpful “Sales and Use Tax – Frequently Asked Questions” page has been…
  • Jun 7

    Take Advantage of our Updated Executor Checklist

    Take Advantage of our Updated Executor Checklist
    Urbach & Avraham, CPAs, is proud to offer an executor checklist to help alleviate the nightmare of financial affairs of a deceased relative. This comprehensive list is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in estate tax…
Rank this Week: 720

Justice Building Blog

Justice Building Blog

Features discussions between judges and lawyers in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.

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

    SYDNEY SMITH HAS PASSED AWAY

    SYDNEY SMITH HAS PASSED AWAY
    Many of you will remember Syd Smith as a lawyer with the Public Defenders office. He then spent some time in private practice before returning to his home in London, England, to battle leukemia. We received word that Syd lost his courageous…
  • Jun 17

    TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

    TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
    Several long time readers have emailed us that they are experiencing difficulties when viewing the blog. The problem -we think- is that Google is going out of their way not to play nice with browsers by companies they don't like. For instance…
  • Jun 17

    BITE ME

    BITE ME
    The AP writes what we in the criminal defense field have known for some time: Bite mark identification is unreliable (witch craft) nonsense (sorry Dr. Souviron). The article is here.Bite mark identification evidence first came into the…
Rank this Week: 266

Election Law @ Moritz

Election Law @ Moritz

Information and insight on the laws governing federal, state and local elections. By the Moritz College of Law.

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/electionlaw/
Rank this Week: 216

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents, and personal injury law in Illinois. By Levin & Perconti.

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

    Preventative Measures Can Help You Avoid Car Accidents This Vacation

    Preventative Measures Can Help You Avoid Car Accidents This Vacation
    It’s almost officially summer in Illinois. That means it’s time to shed your pale Midwestern cocoon and become as tan a butterfly as possible before winter comes around again. For a lot of people, this time of year is synonymous…
  • Jun 17

    Father and Son Killed in Illinois Motorcycle Accident

    Father and Son Killed in Illinois Motorcycle Accident
    Motorcycles are dangerous machines, even when used by a safe driver. To some, that thrill and risk of weaving in and out of traffic on the highway is part of the appeal of owning a motorcycle, but it is important to know the difference…
  • Jun 14

    Study Shows that Many Designated Drivers Fail to Drive Sober

    Study Shows that Many Designated Drivers Fail to Drive Sober
    Alright, so I know we just published an article about driving under the influence yesterday, but our lawyers recently came across a very interesting piece, and we wanted to share it with you. The concept of a designated driver has been…
Rank this Week: 530

Wage Law

Wage Law

Covers California wage and hour law. By Walsh & Walsh.

http://www.californiawagelaw.com/wage_law/
  • Jun 18

    Gordon Ramsey's Restaurant Hit With Class Action

    Gordon Ramsey's Restaurant Hit With Class Action
    Gordon Ramsey's Fat Cow restaurant has been hit with a wage and hour class action in California alleging failure to provide meal breaks, rest breaks, failure to pay minimum wage and proper overtime pay. It also seeks waiting time penalties...
  • Jun 17

    Another Way to Collect Wages from a Contractor

    Another Way to Collect Wages from a Contractor
    If you get a judgment against a contractor in California and the contractor doesn't pay, you can have its contractor's license suspended. Just send a copy of the judgment or an abstract to the Contractors State License Board and the...
  • Jun 5

    Heyen v Safeway - A Primary Purpose Test for Overtime Exemption

    Heyen v Safeway - A Primary Purpose Test for Overtime Exemption
    The Court of Appeal has applied a primary purpose test to the case of a store manager classified as exempt by her employer, and found that the employee was misclassfied. In Heyen v. Safeway (2013) ___ Cal.App.4th ___, the court...
Rank this Week: 854

Canadian Securities Law Online

Canadian Securities Law Online

Covers Canadian securities law topics, including disclosures, corporate governance, mergers, registration and compliance. By Stikeman Elliott.

http://www.canadiansecuritieslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 823

Labor Immigration Law

Labor Immigration Law

Features United States labor immigration law news and analysis. By the Capitol Immigration Law Group LLC.

http://www.laborimmigration.com
Rank this Week: 895

International Economic Law and…

International Economic Law and Policy Blog

By WorldTradeLaw.net.

http://worldtradelaw.typepad.com/ielpblog/
  • Jun 18

    What is "Market Access"?

    What is "Market Access"?
    There are a number of terms in the trade field that bug me because of their lack of clarity. Different people use terms in different ways, and that makes for an ambiguous public discussion of the issues. One example of...
  • Jun 18

    More on Consumer Opinion on COOL

    More on Consumer Opinion on COOL
    By the way, it turns out some blog comments are being sent to a "comment spam" folder. My apologies if that has happened to you. A comment I just discovered mentions a 2012 study about consumer opinion on mandatory country...
  • Jun 14

    Trade in Ship Recycling

    Trade in Ship Recycling
    I feel like there's a trade complaint in here somewhere, but I'm not sure exactly what it is (it probably involves looking closely at GATS commitments: A European effort to bar the use of potentially hazardous ship recyclers in India,...
Rank this Week: 150

Legal Research Plus

Legal Research Plus

By Paul Lomio, Erika V. Wayne, Kate, Wilko and George Wilson. The authors are law librarians and advanced legal research instructors at Stanford Law School.

http://legalresearchplus.com
Rank this Week: 448

Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

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

    Trademark Basics Part 4: After Trademark Registration

    Trademark Basics Part 4: After Trademark Registration
    In Part 4 of Trademark Basis we explore what happens after you secure a trademark registration.  Feel free to review Part 1 “Selecting a Trademark,” Part 2 From Selection to Application,” and Part 3,  “Intent…
  • Jun 13

    Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use

    Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use
    In part three of Trademark Basics we explore “intent to use” trademark applications, interstate commerce, and common law rights in trademarks.  You may be interested in Part 1 on “Selecting A Trademark,” …
  • Jun 10

    Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application

    Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application
    This post is Part 2 of Trademark Basics. Take a look at Part 1 here on selecting a trademark.  You may also be interested in Part 3 on “Intent To Use” and Part 4 on “Post Registration.” Q:  How does the…
Rank this Week: 555

Representing Investors

Representing Investors

Covers securities arbitration, litigation and regulatory news. By Maddox Hargett & Caruso, P.C.

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

    Risky Business: Alternative Mutual Fund

    Risky Business: Alternative Mutual Fund
    Alternative mutual funds have exploded in popularity in recent years. But there is a dark side to alternative mutual funds. Last week, the Financial Industry Regulator (FINRA) warned investors about this very issue, cautioning them in an…
  • Jun 18

    Massachusetts Regulators Settle With B-Ds Over Improper REIT Sale

    Massachusetts Regulators Settle With B-Ds Over Improper REIT Sale
    Sales of non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) have once again come under the radar of securities regulators, with Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announcing settlements with five leading independent…
  • Jun 11

    Municipal Bonds: What Investors Need to Know

    Municipal Bonds: What Investors Need to Know
    Investors who are planning to invest in municipal bonds need to do their homework; if not, they may unknowingly give their first year’s worth of income to their broker. A June 7 article by the Wall Street Journal sheds a spotlight on…
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IP Law Alert

IP Law Alert

By Gibbons, P.C.

http://www.iplawalert.com
  • Jun 18

    Ghost Rider Copyright Case Lives On

    Ghost Rider Copyright Case Lives On
    Last week, in Gary Friedrich Enters., LLC v. Marvel Enters., Inc., the Second Circuit reversed the lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Gary Friedrich, who created the comic book super hero “Ghost Rider,” ruling…
  • Jun 14

    The End of an Era for Gene Patents? Supreme Court Rules that Isolated DNA is Unpatentable

    The End of an Era for Gene Patents? Supreme Court Rules that Isolated DNA is Unpatentable
    Over thirty years ago, the USPTO awarded the first gene patent (US 4,447,538) and the Supreme Court held that biological inventions were subject to patent protection. Since then, tens of thousands of U.S. “gene” or DNA related…
  • Jun 12

    Don't Go Over 1%, or the Seed Giant May Come After You!

    Don't Go Over 1%, or the Seed Giant May Come After You!
    Last month, we reported on seed giant, Monsanto’s Supreme Court victory involving the question of patent exhaustion with regard to its sale of seed incorporating its patented seed technologies. On Monday, June 10, Monsanto appeared to…
Rank this Week: 312

Legal Writing Prof Blog

Legal Writing Prof Blog

By Professors Nancy Soonpaa, Sue Liemer, Coleen M. Barger and Mark E. Wojcik.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/legalwriting/
  • Jun 18

    your students should read thi

    your students should read thi
    Michael Higdon has written a very helpful article for law students: The Legal Reader: An Expose, 43 New Mexico L. Rev. 77 (2013). (My apology for lacking the accent for "expo-zay" in this blog platform.) I'm still weighing just…
  • Jun 17

    overcoming procrastination

    overcoming procrastination
    We all do it from time to time. C'mon, you're probably doing it right now, procrastinating by reading this blog. Two recent articles shed some useful light on why we procrastinate and how to help ourselves move on, to more...
  • Jun 16

    quotable

    quotable
    "A reading man and woman is a ready man and woman, but a writing man and woman is exact." ~ Marcus Garvey (spl)
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Waks and Barnett P.A. Blog

Waks and Barnett P.A. Blog

Covers cruise ship injuries, illnesses and accidents.

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

    Free consultation with cruise ship injury lawyer

    Free consultation with cruise ship injury lawyer
      Seeking a Free Consultation for a personal injury sustained while on a cruise ship? The events and circumstances surrounding an injury can be overwhelming and confusing. It’s normal to have questions, especially regarding your…
  • Jun 18

    Florida man charged with tossing wife off cruise ship

    Florida man charged with tossing wife off cruise ship
    Carried in both the Orange County Register and the Associated Press (as well as other media outlets)…read the full story here… This is a sensational and sad story, and fortunately one not generally associated with cruise…
  • Jun 18

    Get legal help with your cruise ship slip and fall injury

    Get legal help with your cruise ship slip and fall injury
    Slip and falls are a leading cause of injuries on cruise ships, accounting for hundreds of painful injuries per year. Sometimes those injuries are so severe that victims incur missed time at work, extensive hospital bills and issues with…
Rank this Week: 563

Endangered Species Law & Policy

Endangered Species Law & Policy

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

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/
Rank this Week: 556

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use…

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use Law Blog

Covers land use, environmental, and real estate law in California.

http://blog.aklandlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 766

Fair Employment Legal Update

Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/
Rank this Week: 703

Copyhype

Copyhype

Discusses copyright law for those in the content industries and the general public. By Terry Hart.

http://www.copyhype.com/
  • Jun 18

    Copyright Revision Shouldn’t Require Historical Revision

    Copyright Revision Shouldn’t Require Historical Revision
    Yesterday, the Electronic Frontier Foundation provided a “reality check” of recent comments by MPAA CEO Chris Dodd regarding the current review of copyright law in the U.S. In a blog post titled Looking Deeper into…
  • Jun 14

    Friday’s Endnotes – 06/14/13

    Friday’s Endnotes – 06/14/13
    Time and Cost of Making an Album Case Study: NIRVANA — Justin Colletti offers an interesting look at how long and for how much it took to make three of Nirvana’s albums, and what that translates into in today’s dollars.…
  • Jun 13

    Redefining Free Culture

    Redefining Free Culture
    In the prologue of his 2004 book, Free Culture, Lawrence Lessig writes: A free culture supports and protects creators and innovators. It does this directly by granting intellectual property rights. But it does so indirectly by limiting the…
Rank this Week: 170

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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Credit Slips

Credit Slips

Discusses credit and bankruptcy. By Professors Bob Lawless, Angela Littwin, Katie Porter, John Pottow, Deborah Thorne and Elizabeth Warren.

http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/
  • Jun 18

    Update -- The Sixth Circuit Rules IRAs Are Exempt

    Update -- The Sixth Circuit Rules IRAs Are Exempt
    A few weeks ago, I posted about an apparent movement to challenge the bankruptcy-exempt status of IRAs based on boilerplate language commonly found in the account agreements of many of the nation's largest brokerages. The legal argument…
  • Jun 17

    Will the Supremes Trim Back Bankruptcy Courts' Powers?

    Will the Supremes Trim Back Bankruptcy Courts' Powers?
    In addition to the fair housing case that Alan noted, the Supreme Court also granted cert in a bankruptcy case, Law v. Siegel. Having listened to many bad jokes about my last name over the years, my initial reaction was...
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court to Hear Housing Discrimination Case

    Supreme Court to Hear Housing Discrimination Case
    The Supreme Court granted certiorari today in MOUNT HOLLY, NJ, ET AL. V. MT. HOLLY GARDENS CITIZENS, on the question whether Fair Housing Act claims of race discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing can be proven based...
Rank this Week: 102

A Taxing Blog

A Taxing Blog

By Professor Victor Fleischer.

http://victorfleischer.com
  • Jun 18

    MLPs: how the IRS subsidizes oil and ga

    MLPs: how the IRS subsidizes oil and ga
    As more M.L.P.’s come to resemble normal operating companies, the tax loophole looks more like a straightforward tax subsidy for fossil fuel production. From an environmental standpoint, this is exactly backward. We should be taxing…
  • Jun 14

    Defining REIT

    Defining REIT
    The problem is that many companies that resemble normal operating businesses now qualify as REITs. Iron Mountain is a great example. Only on its tax return would one describe it as a real estate business. The value of the business turns on…
  • Jun 10

    Economic Roots of Apple

    Economic Roots of Apple
    My take on the Apple hearing: The hearing by the Senate [...]
Rank this Week: 663

Phoenix Injury Lawyer Blog

Phoenix Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Arizona accident and injury news. By Abels & Annes, P.C.

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

    Phoenix Launches New Pedestrian Safety Campaign

    Phoenix Launches New Pedestrian Safety Campaign
    Faced with an increasing number of pedestrian accidents and pedestrian fatalities every year, the Phoenix Police Department is starting a new program to increase awareness of pedestrian safety issues among those on foot as well as drivers in…
  • Jun 14

    Deadly Crash in Chandler after Car Runs Red Light

    Deadly Crash in Chandler after Car Runs Red Light
    Early Friday morning, the intersection of McQueen Road and Ray Road in Chandler saw a fatal collision between a truck and a minivan after one of the vehicles ran a red light. Details are not yet clear as to who caused the crash but local…
  • Jun 12

    Toddler Drowns in Arizona Pool After Parents Lose Sight of Her

    Toddler Drowns in Arizona Pool After Parents Lose Sight of Her
    A 2-year-old girl drown in a Litchfield Park pool earlier this week after her parents lost sight of her for two to five minutes, according to local police. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at a family gathering that the…
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