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Cardozo Law Student Chapter - Children's Rights Institute

Cardozo law student division of CRI founded by 2010 Cardozo graduates Danielle Goldstein and Benjamin Ryberg. CRI-Cardozo has over 40 student members and is dedicated to raising awareness about human rights abuses against children.

http://www.childrensrightsinstitute.org/blog/
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Ray Garcia Law Blog

Ray Garcia Law Blog

Covers Florida bankruptcy and foreclosure law.

http://raygarcialaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Short Sales vs. Traditional Sale

    Short Sales vs. Traditional Sale
    In a short sale, the homeowner owes more on the mortgage than the market value of the home.  Thus, the sale price of the property will be less than the value of the note creating a loss for the bank and requiring its approval before…
  • Jun 5

    HOW LONG DOES THE LOAN MODIFICATION PROCESS GENERALLY TAKE

    HOW LONG DOES THE LOAN MODIFICATION PROCESS GENERALLY TAKE
    If you applied for a loan modification and have not heard from the bank after a couple of months, you’d tend to get a little nervous and perhaps even annoyed. With this in mind, many homeowners ask us, “When will the bank advise…
  • May 31

    BOTH BANKRUPTCY AND LOAN MODIFICATION IN FLORIDA

    BOTH BANKRUPTCY AND LOAN MODIFICATION IN FLORIDA
    Many potential bankruptcy debtors’ question whether or not filing bankruptcy is the right option for them because they wish to save their property and modify their loan.  If you have been faced with this question, the answer is…
Rank this Week: 443

Health Care Fraud Blog

Health Care Fraud Blog

Covers durable medical equipment fraud, HIPAA violations, insurance fraud, medicaid fraud, and medicare fraud. By Robert David Malove.

http://www.healthcarefraudblog.com/
  • May 14

    25 People Arrested Medicare Crackdown

    25 People Arrested Medicare Crackdown
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14,2013) A nation-wide takedown by the Medicare Fraud Strike resulted in charges being filed against 89 health care providers including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for committing Medicare…
  • Mar 26

    OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert - PODs "Inherently Suspect"

    OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert - PODs "Inherently Suspect"
    WASHINGTON (March 26) – The Office of the Inspector General of the Health and Human Services Department has issued a Special Fraud Alert that physician-owned distributorships (PODs) are “inherently suspect” under the…
  • Mar 13

    Convicted Houston Doctor Sentenced to More than 5 Years Behind Bar

    Convicted Houston Doctor Sentenced to More than 5 Years Behind Bar
    HOUSTON (March 13) - A Texas doctor who was convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and six counts of false statements relating to health care matters was sentenced today to serve 63 months behind bars. Ben Harris Echols, 63,…
Rank this Week: 450

Legal Pad

Legal Pad

Cal Law blog.

http://legalpad.typepad.com/my_weblog/
  • May 13

    Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat

    Name Surfaces For Fogel's Seat
    [Vanessa Blum] The White House at long last is closing in on a pick to fill the Northern District judicial seat once held by U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Beth Labson Freeman is the...
  • Apr 19

    Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini

    Technology Revolution a Challenge Even for Larry Sonsini
    [Scott Graham] The lawyer most responsible for developing Silicon Valley's culture of entrepreneurship is feeling the pressure of disruptive change. Speaking to Santa Clara University law students this week, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &…
  • Apr 19

    DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast

    DA Regrets Misconduct, Supreme Court Says Not So Fast
    [Scott Graham] When the Sixth District Court of Appeal found “flagrant” prosecutorial misconduct in the case of Daniel Shazier last December, the Santa Clara County district attorney’s office was contrite. "Based on the court's…
Rank this Week: 448

Yale Law Library - Foreign and…

Yale Law Library - Foreign and International Blog

Covers international law, agreements and legal research resources.

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/foreign/default.aspx
  • May 3

    Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?

    Is the united Nations Getting Away with Murder?
    The search for accountability for the genocide of the Bosnian Muslims in July 1995 has gone beyond the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.    In 2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina brought a case to the…
  • Apr 19

    Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right

    Resources on Corporate Liability and Human Right
    This year’s Bernstein Symposium, Beyond Kiobel:  Human Rights and Corporate Liability in the 21st Century, held last week, explored how the legal framework of international human rights law has evolved to make possible holding…
  • Apr 4

    Comparing Human Rights System

    Comparing Human Rights System
    In addition to the United Nations' overarching human rights regime, Europe, Africa, and the Americas each have regional human rights systems.  They share similarities and also have significant differences and histories.  Below is a…
Rank this Week: 451

eLegal Canton

eLegal Canton

Technology law blog covering software, copyright, privacy, the Internet, electronic commerce, and computers. By David Canton.

http://canton.elegal.ca
  • Nov 26

    New law accepts everyday activitie

    New law accepts everyday activitie
    For the London Free Press – November 26, 2012 Read this on Canoe You’re no longer breaking the law when you use your PVR to record your favourite TV show for later viewing. Teachers are no longer infringing copyright when they print…
  • Nov 21

    Bill Nye the Science Guy on lawyer

    Bill Nye the Science Guy on lawyer
    Today’s Slaw post. I had the pleasure of seeing Bill Nye speak last night at Western with my son. It was gratifying to see a scientist treated like a rock star in a sold out hall of more than 2000 people – mostly Western students. People…
  • Nov 14

    Lessons from DIG

    Lessons from DIG
    Today’s Slaw post I spent today at London’s 5th annual DIG (Digital Interactive & Gaming) Conference along with about 1500 others. The conference is divided into 3 tracks. One for game developers, another for web developers, and another…
Rank this Week: 444

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 447

The Running Librarian

The Running Librarian

Covers legal publishing and web 2.0. By James Mullan.

http://www.therunninglibrarian.co.uk/
  • Jul 14

    Social intranets evolution or revolution

    Social intranets evolution or revolution
    The Techbubble blog has published an interesting blog post on Social intranets, which for anyone considering implementing a social intranet is well worth a read.
  • Jul 13

    Can you make tacit knowledge...explicit?

    Can you make tacit knowledge...explicit?
    Two excellent posts here which discuss whether you can make tacit knowledge (the stuff
  • Jul 3

    PLC Knowledge Management Forum

    PLC Knowledge Management Forum
    Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend the PLC Knowledge Management Forum. This was a one day event held at Haberdashers Hall aimed at Knowledge Managers, Professional Support Lawyers and Information Professionals. The format of the day was a…
Rank this Week: 453

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: 468

San Antonio Employment Law Blog

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/
  • Jun 18

    Preventing Workplace Bullying Starts with the Hiring Proce

    Preventing Workplace Bullying Starts with the Hiring Proce
     A panel discussion in Chicago addressed workplace bullying.  See ABA Journal report.  According to the panel of experts, one-third of employees suffer some workplace bullying.  Dept. of Justice statistics say two million…
  • Jun 17

    Gov. Perry Limits Choices for Discrimination Victim

    Gov. Perry Limits Choices for Discrimination Victim
    Lilly Ledbetter sued her employer for pay disparities which had occurred over years.   She worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for decades.  She sued based on the Equal pay Act, a federal statute.  She lost.  The U.S.…
  • Jun 13

    Judges Jones Excluded from Panel

    Judges Jones Excluded from Panel
    Judge Edith Jones has been accused of making racist comments and discussing pending cases.  I previously wrote about that here.  Well, one of those pending cases came before the Fifth Circuit.  A man convicted of rape and…
Rank this Week: 466

Wise Law Blog

Wise Law Blog

Covers law and politics. By Garry J. Wise.

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

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, June 18, 2013:Zimmerman jury selection enters its second week The Supreme Court rules prosecutors can use a suspect’s silence as evidence of guilt US Supreme…
  • Jun 17

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Monday, June 17, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Monday, June 17, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, June 17, 2013:Lawsuit as Two Groups Rekindle Fight Over Anne Frank Legacy Man suing lawyers fights vexatious litigant ruling All Leaks Are Illegal, but Some Leaks Are…
  • Jun 14

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013

    140 Law - Legal Headlines for Friday, June 14, 2013
    Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, June 14, 2013:Soccer turban dispute affecting players of all ages Failure to pay annual bonus may be constructive dismissal in BC Biotech industry says Supreme…
Rank this Week: 467

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. Published by Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 464

The Irreverent Lawyer

The Irreverent Lawyer

Ruminations on law and life

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

    Crime — and diet bring an ill wind.

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

    “Jackson” . . . belatedly.

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

    No, no and never.

    No, no and never.
    “Every big company has somebody like you. Somebody to wave his tiny fists in the air so we can all pretend to listen before we go do whatever it is we were going to do anyway.” - Vinny Duto, Alex Berenson’s The Night Ranger.…
Rank this Week: 461

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

By Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

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

    Partner Majed Nachawati Nominated to Public Justice Foundation

    Partner Majed Nachawati Nominated to Public Justice Foundation
     Fears | Nachawati Law Firm is proud to announce that on June 14, 2013, partner Majed Nachawati was unanimously nominated to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Public Justice Foundation. As America’s public interest…
  • Jun 17

    Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    A common saying in Chapter 7 bankruptcy is “secured items must be paid for or returned.” This general rule applies to items that are secured and perfected with a lien. In truth, there are several ways to deal with a secured item…
  • Jun 15

    Should You Agree to a Debt Settlement?

    Should You Agree to a Debt Settlement?
    Before you agree to a debt settlement, you may want to consider speaking to the dedicated, experienced bankruptcy professionals at Fears Nachawati. For some people who are struggling to make their monthly payments, a debt settlement may be…
Rank this Week: 465

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • Jun 15

    Medicare Reports Changes for Diabetes Testing Supplie

    Medicare Reports Changes for Diabetes Testing Supplie
    Starting in July diabetics who rely on Medicare to foot the bill for their testing supplies may see some changes in how those supplies are delivered. Our Los Angeles Social Security Disability Attorneys understand that about 60 percent of…
  • Jun 14

    HPV, Throat Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefit

    HPV, Throat Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefit
    Actor Michael Douglas recently made a confession recently that caused an uproar of controversy - and a healthy amount of discussion - regarding his battles with stage 4 throat cancer. The A-lister, when asked about whether he regretted years…
  • Jun 13

    Lyme Disease Risk Heightened This Summer, Health Officials Say

    Lyme Disease Risk Heightened This Summer, Health Officials Say
    Health officials in a number of states are warning of greater-than-average number of Lyme disease-carrying ticks this year, which means more people could potentially be at risk for developing the disease. Los Angeles Social Security…
Rank this Week: 459

Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Oakland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers California employment and injury law. By Liberty Law.

http://www.oaklandemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    What should I do if my attorney committed legal malpractice?

    What should I do if my attorney committed legal malpractice?
    An attorney-client relationship can be very beneficial to the client when the client is in the middle of a stressful situation. Usually, an attorney is necessary at a time in life when a person is going through extreme difficulty, such as…
  • Jun 12

    What should I do if I think my workplace is a hostile environment in California?

    What should I do if I think my workplace is a hostile environment in California?
    In today’s workplace, many employees are subjected to an unpleasant environment, and some employees must endure outright harassment on a daily basis. What’s even worse is that some employees can’t leave their jobs for…
  • Jun 7

    Do I have any legal rights if I’ve been injured by a defective medical device in California?

    Do I have any legal rights if I’ve been injured by a defective medical device in California?
    Yes, if you’ve been injured by a medical device in California you definitely have legal rights. You may be entitled to sue the manufacturer, the designer, the doctor who implanted the device, or another medical professional.…
Rank this Week: 460

Hydraulic Fracking Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 462

DNT - O Direito e as novas…

DNT - O Direito e as novas tecnologias

Covers Brazilian IT law. In Portuguese. By Alexandre Atheniense.

http://www.dnt.adv.br
  • Aug 17

    Processos sobre fraudes de Homebanking serão afetados por Súmula do STJ

    Processos sobre fraudes de Homebanking serão afetados por Súmula do STJ
    Uma orientação recente do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) determinou que os bancos, para não terem que arcar com prejuízos por fraudes ou delitos praticados por terceiros em operações financeiras, deverão comprovar que a culpa foi…
  • Aug 7

    Quais os limites de uso das imagens captadas nas webcams em locais públicos ?

    Quais os limites de uso das imagens captadas nas webcams em locais públicos ?
    Por volta das 16h de 23 de julho, o profissional que tomava conta da câmera 51 (situada na Avenida dos Andradas, perto da Praça da Estação) verificou que dois rapazes sentados perto de um ponto de ônibus pareciam estar enrolando um…
  • Jul 9

    Brasil é quem mais pede remoção de conteúdo ao Google. Você sabe por que ?

    Brasil é quem mais pede remoção de conteúdo ao Google. Você sabe por que ?
    O Google divulgou esta semana, em seu relatório de transparência, o número de pedidos de remoção de conteúdo recebidos entre julho e dezembro de 2011. O documento, o quinto do tipo, separa as solicitações por país de onde vieram. O…
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The Sociable Lawyer Blog

The Sociable Lawyer Blog

The Sociable Lawyer is both a series of local meet-ups in the physical world and an online resource for lawyers who want to network with other lawyers and learn the hottest practice management and marketing tools, tips and strategies. We're particularly excited about how attorneys are integrating emerging technologies into the everyday practice of law.

http://sociablelawyer.org/
  • Jun 18

    5 Famous Pieces of Business Advice You Shouldn’t Follow

    5 Famous Pieces of Business Advice You Shouldn’t Follow
    In the internet’s vast and crowded sea of useless rubbish, the only thing that outnumbers business advice is pictures of cats doing stuff to things. Whether it’s “What I Wish I Would’ve Known Before I Started My…
  • Jun 13

    3 Networking Tips for the Would-Be Rainmaker

    3 Networking Tips for the Would-Be Rainmaker
    Although tools like Twitter and LinkedIn provide excellent networking opportunities, many of the best networking opportunities still present themselves when you meet people face to face. I still regularly attend conferences, summits, and…
  • Jun 12

    5 Ways a DOMA Repeal Means Big Change—and Not Just for Gay Couple

    5 Ways a DOMA Repeal Means Big Change—and Not Just for Gay Couple
    With the Supreme Court expected to rule any day on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex couples may—for the first time—qualify for the same federal benefits that heterosexual spouses enjoy. These benefits are significant:…
Rank this Week: 471

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: 470

Forced Migration Current Awareness…

Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog

Highlights web research and information relatd to refugees, IDPs and forced migration. By Elisa Mason.

http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Thematic Focus: Health

    Thematic Focus: Health
    Access to Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment in Dadaab Refugee Camps, Kenya (UNHCR, June 2013) [text] Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs in Humanitarian Settings: An In-depth Look at Family Planning Services…
  • Jun 18

    Regional Focus: Colombia

    Regional Focus: Colombia
    Colombia: Displacement and Peace (UpFrong Blog, June 2013) [text] The Colombian Conflict: Views from the Ground and the EU Response (Norwegian Refugee Council, May 2013) [text via ReliefWeb] Internally Displaced Outside of Camps and the Role…
  • Jun 17

    Refugee Week

    Refugee Week
    Refugee Weeks in Australia and UK take place this week, as part of the lead-up to World Refugee Day on 20 June 2013.  For more information about events and advocacy opportunities, visit the following sites:Refugee Week Australia, 16-22…
Rank this Week: 476

The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

Covers labor and employment law of PA, NJ and DE businesses. By Eric B. Meyer.

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

    The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee

    The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee
    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits when an employer can require an employee to take a medical examination. Specifically, the ADA forbids employers from requiring medical exams (and cannot otherwise inquire into the nature or…
  • Jun 17

    Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy

    Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy
    Biting the staff doesn't help either; even if it doesn't leave a mark. You see, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
  • Jun 14

    Can height be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

    Can height be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
    Barbara Joy McElmurry worked for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. In a Complaint she filed in federal court, she alleged that her supervisor forced her into a field work position in which she would not be able to drive vehicles because…
Rank this Week: 474

México Debe Salir Adelante

México Debe Salir Adelante

José Manuel Gómez Porchini. Notas jurídicas: propuestas y comentarios. Artículos de opinión, de Seguridad Social, de interés general y de actualidad. Temas para reflexionar en la vida y mucho más. Análisis de problemas sociales y jurídicos.

http://mexicodebesaliradelante.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 16

    Entrevista en Cambios con el Arq. Benavides 16 de junio de 2013

    Entrevista en Cambios con el Arq. Benavides 16 de junio de 2013
    José Manuel Gómez Porchini / México debe salir adelante               jmgomezporchini@gmail.com/  http://mexicodebesaliradelante.blogspot.comLa…
  • Jun 15

    Del Registro Público Vehicular.

    Del Registro Público Vehicular.
    José Manuel Gómez Porchini / México debe salir adelante       jmgomezporchini@gmail.com/  http://mexicodebesaliradelante.blogspot.comEn la memoria colectiva de los mexicanos persisten…
  • Jun 6

    Guerra Mundial Z

    Guerra Mundial Z
    Tuve oportunidad de asistir al pietaje de la película Guerra Mundial Z. Hoy comparto con usted, mi querido lector, la experiencia. Es una historia de acción, con la adrenalina a todo lo que da. Efectos especiales muy…
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Rule of Law

Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 15

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?
    Law can be subtle. The same word can mean different things in different contexts.The National Foundation for Christian Leadership (“NFCL”) is a registered as a charity in Canadathat provides bursaries and scholarships to students…
  • Jun 9

    Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

    Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013
    The Department of Finance has announced that the consultation on proposed changes to the way income earned in trusts created in wills are taxed is open until December 2, 2013. Currently, testamentary trusts are taxed the same way as…
  • Jun 2

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?
    In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…
Rank this Week: 472

Translation For Lawyers

Translation For Lawyers

Translation For Lawyers covers various topics related to language translation, interpretation, and culture in the Legal Sytem. By All Language Alliance, Inc.

http://www.translationforlawyers.com/
  • Jun 12

    Brazilian Portuguese Translation Services for Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration In Brazil

    Brazilian Portuguese Translation Services for Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration In Brazil
    We've blogged about certified Brazilian Portuguese translation services during arbitration in Brazil. Brazil has a well-developed judicial system and a strong tradition of litigation. Its judiciary is regulated by the Federal Constitution,…
  • Jun 6

    Chinese Legal Translation and Contract Enforcement in China

    Chinese Legal Translation and Contract Enforcement in China
    In prior blog posts about Chinese legal translation services we have discussed the importance of including a dispute resolution clause in a contract, particularly when dealing with a Chinese business. In this post we continue on this topic,…
  • May 30

    Language Interpreting Services: Tips for Working with Court Interpreter

    Language Interpreting Services: Tips for Working with Court Interpreter
    Engaging in dialogue with a person through an interpreter takes getting used to. Understanding that the interpreter is there to be a voice to both parties, but not take part of the conversation is challenging. After all, they are standing…
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My Panama Lawyer

My Panama Lawyer

Discusses issues of interest to foreigners relocating to or investing in Panama.

http://mypanamalawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 30

    Colorado governor & business leaders heading to Panama on trade mission

    Colorado governor & business leaders heading to Panama on trade mission
    May 28, 2013, 7:02pm MDTHickenlooper, Colorado business leaders heading to Panama on trade missionEd SealoverReporter-Denver Business JournalColorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is heading to Panama with local tourism and business…
  • May 23

    Panama financial services company: legal entity or marketing gimmick?

    Panama financial services company: legal entity or marketing gimmick?
    For several years clients have been approaching us with typical Panama corporation Articles of Incorporation, accompanied with a typical Class A business license (in Spanish "Aviso de Operacion") claiming that this is a "financial services…
  • Apr 10

    Panama Executive Power shelves plan for restrictions on bearer share

    Panama Executive Power shelves plan for restrictions on bearer share
    According to local daily Estrella de Panama, the Executive Power decided to freeze the bill to immobilize bearer shares, amid the publication of articles in the international press which reveals the identity of thousands of owners of bank…
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Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Life of a Law Student: All Feeds

Covers law foundations of Canadian Law. From McGill University's Neil Wehneman and Erin Morgan.

http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com
  • Apr 26

    Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing

    Evidence 10: Authentication and Original Writing
    In our final episode of our Evidence series, we talk about the 900 and 1000 rules on Authentication and the Original Writing requirement. Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification Rule 902. Self-authentication Rule 903.…
  • Apr 26

    Evidence #9: Presumption

    Evidence #9: Presumption
    In this episode of Life of a Law Student, we’ll be discussion Presumptions. Rule 301. Presumptions in General Civil Actions and Proceedings Rule 302. Applicability of State Law in Civil Actions and Proceeding
  • Apr 26

    Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse

    Evidence #8: Lay and Expert Witnesse
    In Evidence, episode 8, we’re talking about who can testify and how the testimony must occur. Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge
Rank this Week: 475

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…
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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…
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In Custodia Legis

In Custodia Legis

Covers current legal trends, collecting for the largest law library in the world, a British perspective, a perspective from New Zealand, legislative developments in THOMAS, and cultural intelligence and the law.

http://blogs.loc.gov/law
  • Jun 18

    Laws of the Russian Federation – Global Legal Collection Highlight

    Laws of the Russian Federation – Global Legal Collection Highlight
    The following is a guest post by Peter Roudik, Director of  Global Legal Research at the Law Library of Congress.  Peter has previously contributed various posts to In Custodia Legis, including on the Pittsburgh Agreement, the ASIL…
  • Jun 17

    The Italian Legislative Procedure

    The Italian Legislative Procedure
    This is a guest post by Dante Figueroa, Antonio Casu (Direttore della Biblioteca, Camera dei Deputati), and Vito Cozzoli (Consigliere Capo dell’Avvocatura, Camera dei Deputati).  This is the second post in a…
  • Jun 14

    Blog Team Meeting – Pic of the Week

    Blog Team Meeting – Pic of the Week
    Have you ever wondered how the In Custodia Legis sausage is made?  Well, you are in luck.  Every month the blog team meets to develop what we call the “editorial calendar.”  The majority of the meeting is usually…
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Docket Report Patent Infringement…

Docket Report Patent Infringement Blog

Detailing substantive events regarding patent cases in the district courts.

http://docketreport.blogspot.com/
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HIPAA Blog

HIPAA Blog

Features a discussion of medical privacy. By Jeffrey P. Drummond.

http://hipaablog.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    Instagram for Doctors.  Keep the PHI out…

    Instagram for Doctors.  Keep the PHI out of it, and it's a great idea.
  • Jun 17

    Stanford Children's Hospital Breach: An…

    Stanford Children's Hospital Breach: An unencrypted laptop stolen.  Really?  This is their 5th big breach.  OK, it was "non-functioning" with a broken screen, but if so, why keep it around?
  • Jun 14

    Current Unofficial Final Draft of HIPAA…

    Current Unofficial Final Draft of HIPAA Regulations, post-HITECH and Omnibus Rule: Several others have posted this already, but here's the unofficial updated combined HIPAA administrative simplification regulation text.  I've got my own PDF…
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Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm…

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm Blog

Covers immigration law.

http://sarmientoimmigration.com/
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Environmental - Appeals Court

Environmental - Appeals Court

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

http://environmentalappealscourt.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    U.S. Forest Service v. Pacific Rivers Council

    U.S. Forest Service v. Pacific Rivers Council
    Jun 17: In the U.S. Supreme Court, Case No. 12-623. In a brief Summary Disposition, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order stating, "The motion of respondent Pacific Rivers Council to vacate the judgment below and dismiss as moot is…
  • Jun 14

    Supreme Court Rules On Out-Of-State Diversions Of Water

    Supreme Court Rules On Out-Of-State Diversions Of Water
    Jun 13: In the case of Tarrant Regional Water District. v. Herrmann, in the U.S. Supreme Court, Case No. 11-889. Appealed from the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit [See WIMS 9/27/11]. In this important, unanimous opinion for…
  • Jun 14

    American Trucking Association v. Los Angele

    American Trucking Association v. Los Angele
    Jun 13: In the U.S. Supreme Court, Case No. 11-798. Appealed from the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit [See WIMS 9/27/11]. In this unanimous High Court decision, the Justices consider whether Federal law preempts certain provisions…
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Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

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

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

    New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety

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

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

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

    The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case

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

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers accidents and personal injury. By Ackerson Law Offices.

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

    Two Fatal Accidents On Consecutive Days On Georgetown Bypass, Both Involving Running Red Light

    Two Fatal Accidents On Consecutive Days On Georgetown Bypass, Both Involving Running Red Light
    On Friday, Vickie Carol Lynch, age 49, of Georgetown, Kentucky, was killed in a car crash that involved a church van running a red light and hitting her vehicle. Ms. Lynch died at the scene of the crash. This terrible accident was caused by…
  • Jun 15

    Two Young Men Killed And Six Others Injured In Single Car Crash On Ky 1469

    Two Young Men Killed And Six Others Injured In Single Car Crash On Ky 1469
    Alexander Tipton, age 18, and Johnathan Newsome, age 18, were both killed in a Kentucky car crash. Six other passengers in the vehicle also suffered injuries. Police reports indicate that a Ford Mustang, being driven Mr. Newsome, attempted…
  • Jun 14

    Lebanon Road Accident In Danville Sends Two To Hospital

    Lebanon Road Accident In Danville Sends Two To Hospital
    A Danville, Kentucky car accident has occurred on Lebanon Road after a 17 year old lost control of his vehicle and crossed into the path of an on-coming vehicle driven Michael Groves. The teenager was airlifted to UK Hospital and Mr. Groves…
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CYB3RCRIM3

CYB3RCRIM3

Features observations on technology, law and lawlessness. By University of Dayton Susan Brenner.

http://cyb3rcrim3.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    The Subpoenas, the Motion to Quash and the Source Code

    The Subpoenas, the Motion to Quash and the Source Code
    --> Angel Ocasio is apparently a defendant in a federal criminal prosecution pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas: U.S. v. Ocasio, 2013 WL 2458617 (2013). This opinion concerns two subpoenas he had…
  • Jun 14

    The Inventory Search, the Cell Phones and the Faraday Bag

    The Inventory Search, the Cell Phones and the Faraday Bag
    After the federal district court judge who had his case denied his motion to suppress, Mario Darnell Smith “entered a conditional guilty plea to one count of bank fraud in violation of 18 U.S. Code §1344, three counts of…
  • Jun 12

    Possession, “Matter” Harmful to Minors and the Webcam

    Possession, “Matter” Harmful to Minors and the Webcam
    After a jury convicted him of “three counts of attempting to disseminate matter harmful to minors and possession of matter harmful to minors with the intent to disseminate it” in violation of Massachusetts General Laws 272 §…
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Strategic Legal Technology

Strategic Legal Technology

Covers the application of technology to law practice and law business. By Prism Legal Consulting.

http://www.prismlegal.com/wordpress/index.php
  • Jun 16

    Recent News, an LPO Article, and 4 Video Interview

    Recent News, an LPO Article, and 4 Video Interview
    I am writing a round-up post to highlight recent news, a recent article I wrote about LPO, and four video interviews I conducted.  The State of Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO). I wrote an article on the state of LPO, Client market…
  • Jun 9

    Is E-Discovery Due Process Argument Just Predictive Coding in Hiding?

    Is E-Discovery Due Process Argument Just Predictive Coding in Hiding?
    Regular readers may realize I have written little about e-discovery recently: I lost interest in the predictive coding debates. Long ago I concluded that "smart" software, guided by discovery professionals, beats armies of lawyers conducting…
  • Jun 5

    Legal Outsourcing Widely Accepted but Not All that Popular

    Legal Outsourcing Widely Accepted but Not All that Popular
    In a forthcoming article on legal process outsourcing, I conclude that LPO "is just one of many alternatives to large law firms... just a small part of a new legal landscape." Since I submitted it for publication, Altman Weil released its…
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Government Contracts Legal Forum

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Covers government contract issues including contract formation, strategies, bid protests and contract interpretation. By Crowell Moring.

http://www.governmentcontractslegalforum.com/
  • Jun 14

    How Quickly 120 Days Pass – Deadline for Cyber EO

    How Quickly 120 Days Pass – Deadline for Cyber EO
    On February 12, 2013, President Obama signed Executive Order 13636 for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (EO), along with Presidential Policy Directive-21 on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (PPD-21). Now, some…
  • Jun 13

    Seven Anti-Corruption Practices For Defense Contractor

    Seven Anti-Corruption Practices For Defense Contractor
    Transparency International issued a new report, Raising the bar: Good anti-corruption practices in defence companies, that identifies seven anti-corruption practices for defense contractors that are critical for promoting an ethical culture…
  • Jun 6

    REPORTING COUNTERFEIT PARTS TO GIDEP UNDER THE PROPOSED DOD RULE

    REPORTING COUNTERFEIT PARTS TO GIDEP UNDER THE PROPOSED DOD RULE
    Following the release of GAO and Congressional reports detailing counterfeit electronic parts in the Department of Defense (“DoD”) supply chain, Congress and the executive branch have made DoD supply chain security a priority. As…
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TecnoJurista

TecnoJurista

Spanish language blog about technology and its applications on the legal practice in Puerto Rico. By Orlando Ortiz Cintrón.

http://www.tecnojurista.com
  • Jun 12

    iOS 7: ¡Lo que podemos esperar!

    iOS 7: ¡Lo que podemos esperar!
    Como muchos ya sabrán, este pasado lunes, se inauguró en San Francisco, California, la conferencia anual de desarrolladores de Apple, denominada “World Wide Developers Conference 2013”.  El mismo siempre…
  • Jun 7

    Consejos útiles sobre correos electrónicos (“e-mail”) para abogado

    Consejos útiles sobre correos electrónicos (“e-mail”) para abogado
    Los correos electrónicos son una herramienta indispensable para los profesionales del Derecho de hoy. La inmensa mayoría de los abogados en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico ya utilizan el correo electrónico en el trabajo…
  • Jun 3

    Alternativas para iniciarse en la práctica privada

    Alternativas para iniciarse en la práctica privada
    Después de una semana fuera de circulación (por causas ajenas a nuestra voluntad), regresa TecnoJurista con otro interesante sondeo, como todos los lunes. En esta ocasión, abordamos el tema de las alternativas…
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Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers false medical records, amputation medical malpractice, birth injuries, hospital malpractice and medical malpractice. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 12

    Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent Involving Off-Label Use Of Medical Devices and Drug

    Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent Involving Off-Label Use Of Medical Devices and Drug
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates medical devices and prescription drugs to make sure that they are safe and effective for their intended use. Frequently, doctors see clinical uses for medical devices and drugs that lie outside…
  • Jun 11

    Negligence Involving Bed Rail

    Negligence Involving Bed Rail
    There are many hidden and unknown dangers in the very places we expect to heal; for example, hospital beds. Many of these hospital beds have rails, typically made of metal, that run along the side of the sleeping space. These bed rails…
  • Jun 3

    Medical Malpractice Regarding Misdiagnosis of Stroke

    Medical Malpractice Regarding Misdiagnosis of Stroke
    Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for doctors and hospitals to misdiagnose a stroke in a younger person. Many people think that strokes only happen to older people. In reality, doctors around the world treat otherwise healthy people in…
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No Deportation

No Deportation

Covers immigration and deportation of non-citizens. By Stanley D. Radtke.

http://nodeportation.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 7

    House Republicans Vote to Deport "Dreamers" Covered by Obama Amnesty in DACA

    House Republicans Vote to Deport "Dreamers" Covered by Obama Amnesty in DACA
    In a mostly symbolic vote, the Republican-controlled House voted Thursday to resume the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought illegally to the United States as children, a move in the first immigration-related vote in…
  • May 31

    Recent Ninth Circuit en banc Decision on Social Groups Cited My Research

    Recent Ninth Circuit en banc Decision on Social Groups Cited My Research
    The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals certified the case of an El Salvadorian national who filed a claim for asylum relief based upon her fear of persecution on account of her testifying against gang-members who killed her father. Under asylum…
  • May 10

    A New Immigration Fraud Ring Busted in Los Angeles - Charges Include Fraud and Bribery

    A New Immigration Fraud Ring Busted in Los Angeles - Charges Include Fraud and Bribery
    The Los Angeles Time reported yesterday that Attorney Kwang Man "John" Lee was arrested for being the ring leader of an immigration fraud ring. The authorities reported that he was a man who could make things happen — for a price. For a…
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Lawyer 2 Lawyer

Lawyer 2 Lawyer

J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi bring us their and their guests views on a variety of hot legal topics. Part of the Legal Talk Network.

http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/
  • Jun 5

    Sacramento’s New One-Day Divorce Program

    Sacramento’s New One-Day Divorce Program
    On this episode of Lawyer2Lawyer, Bob Ambrogi and Craig Williams invite California Judge James Mize to discuss his first-of-its-kind idea to address the heavy congestion of divorce cases in Sacramento’s family court: The One-Day Divorce…
  • May 17

    Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Right

    Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Right
    On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer host Bob Ambrogi discusses private prisons with Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Adrian Moore, vice president of the Reason Foundation, a non-profit in support of…
  • May 3

    Will Accused Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get the Death Penalty?

    Will Accused Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get the Death Penalty?
    Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving brother of the accused for the Boston marathon bombings, has become a face of the media lately. His prosecution and potential sentence raises many questions for both the public and the legal world. Attorneys…
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Federal Criminal Defense Blog

Federal Criminal Defense Blog

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

http://www.federalcriminaldefenseblog.com/
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Judge Ben C. Green Law Library…

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library Blog

Features legal news and research guides. From Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

http://lawlibrary.case.edu/blog
  • Nov 9

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk
    The Case Western Reserve Law Review has put a lot of really solid work into the typesetting and page layout of their journal. Besides some real benefits for their operation in the pre-production process, this reformatting makes the Law Review…
  • Nov 8

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction
    The votes are still being counted in 27 states as of 5pm. However, the election has been called and President Barack Obama will serve an additional four years as President.
  • Nov 5

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction
    Last Tuesday I posted the information from four election map sites. I have posted at the end of this blog the information from today for those same sites. Not surprisingly, not one of the maps has gone completely unchanged.
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