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Religion Clause

By University of Toledo College of Law Professor Howard M. Friedman.

http://religionclause.blogspot.com/

Apr 20
New Study Says Government Services and Religiosity Are Inversely Related

New Study Says Government Services and Religiosity Are Inversely Related

An interesting new study has been published: Miron Zuckerman, Chen Li & Ed Diener, Religion as an Exchange System: The Interchangeability of God and Government in a Provider Role, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (SAGE)…
Apr 20
Settlement Order Entered In Chabad's Dispute With New Jersey Town

Settlement Order Entered In Chabad's Dispute With New Jersey Town

After lengthy mediation, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed in 2016 by Chabad Jewish Center of Toms River, New Jersey and Rabbi Moshe Gourarie challenging Toms River's refusal to allow a Chabad Center to operate out of a large…
Apr 19
6th Circuit: Ohio's Cutoff of Non-Abortion Funding To Planned Parenthood Is Unconstitutional

6th Circuit: Ohio's Cutoff of Non-Abortion Funding To Planned Parenthood Is Unconstitutional

In Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, Inc. v. Himes, (6th Cir., April 18, 2018), the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals held unconstitutional a 2016 Ohio law aimed at Planned Parenthood. ORC §3701.34 prohibits the Ohio…

Rank this Week: 23

Discourse.net

By University of Miami law professor Michael Froomkin. Covers civil liberties, the Internet, Guantanamo, Iraq attrocities, politics and more.

http://www.discourse.net/

Apr 20
UF Privacy & Media Conference

UF Privacy & Media Conference

I’m at the University of Florida’s Technology, Media & Privacy Law Conference today, speaking on a panel on “Anonymity in the New Media Landscape: Free Speech or Invasion of Privacy & Defamation?”. The whole…
Apr 18
Law School Course Selection Advice

Law School Course Selection Advice

I have updated my page on law school course selection advice. Primarily aimed at UMiami Law, but comments from any quarter welcomed. The post Law School Course Selection Advice appeared first on Discourse.net.
Apr 16
Briefly Quoted

Briefly Quoted

David Ingram’s Reuters article, Facebook fuels broad privacy debate by tracking non-users concludes with a short quote from yours truly. The post Briefly Quoted appeared first on Discourse.net.

Rank this Week: 35

Human Rights Now Blog

Covers human rights, free speech, death penalty, LGBT rights, refugees and torture. From Amnesty International.

http://blog.amnestyusa.org

Apr 25
The Value of Political Freedom: Russia and Belaru

The Value of Political Freedom: Russia and Belaru

Today, we must be reminded of the value of political freedom and the right to protest when it is repeatedly brutally offended by government authorities in Russia and Belarus.
Apr 25
The Value of Political Freedom: Russia and Belaru

The Value of Political Freedom: Russia and Belaru

Today, we must be reminded of the value of political freedom and the right to protest when it is repeatedly brutally offended by government authorities in Russia and Belarus.
Apr 18
Big Brother in Practice: An Overview of Unlawful Surveillance

Big Brother in Practice: An Overview of Unlawful Surveillance

We should be warned to not only protect our physical human rights, but also the privacy of our virtual spaces and communication via technology. I draw attention to recent cases of unlawful surveillance and cyberattacks by governments…

Rank this Week: 46

Reproductive Rights Prof Blog

Covers abortion, contraception, pregnancy and fetal rights. By Caitlin E. Borgmann.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/reproductive_rights/

Apr 20
A Backward Step for Reproductive Rights in Chile

A Backward Step for Reproductive Rights in Chile

Human Rights Watch (April 16, 2018): A Backward Step for Reproductive Rights in Chile, by José Miguel Vivanco: Last year, under former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, Chile's Congress passed reproducive health reform that lifted a…
Apr 19
Why America’s Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisi

Why America’s Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisi

The New York Times Magazine (April 11, 2018): Why America’s Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis, by Linda Villarosa: Villarosa of The New York Times Magazine profiles several black mothers and their pregnancy, child…
Apr 18
Bringing reproductive health care to Syria’s underserved Al-Tabqa

Bringing reproductive health care to Syria’s underserved Al-Tabqa

ReliefWeb (April 6, 2018): Bringing reproductive health care to Syria’s underserved Al-Tabqa, Report by European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations: Seven months ago, the Syrian…

Rank this Week: 66

Jailhouselawyer's Blog

Covers prisoners' rights and criminal justice in the United Kingdom. By former prisoner John Hirst Hull.

http://prisonersvoice.blogspot.com/

Jul 2
Call For Support

Call For Support

Thursday, July 1, 2010Call For SupportThe Association of Prisoners is this generation’s attempt to give prisoners the voice we have long attempted to have heard.Many other groups and organisations exist which play a role in attempting to…
Jul 1
Association of Prisoners - National Campaign Launch

Association of Prisoners - National Campaign Launch

Association of Prisoners - National Campaign LaunchBy Ben GunnWednesday, June 30, 2010We all know that dealing with PSHQ is task for the unwitting and dim-witted. They are a slippery bunch at the best of times. But PSHQ has been causing the…
Feb 21
Government in U Turn on prisoners’ vote

Government in U Turn on prisoners’ vote

Association of PrisonersContact: John Hirst FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETel: (01482) 341281 or 07766964583Email: john.hirst@myhaven.karoo.co.ukGovernment in U Turn on prisoners’ votesJack Straw…

Rank this Week: 68

Feminist Law Professors

Covers feminism, sexism, reproductive rights and women's health. By Professors Ann Bartow and Bridget Crawford.

http://feministlawprofessors.com

Apr 19
Haverford College Seeks 1-Yr, Pre-Tenure Visitor for Peace, Justice and Human Rights Program

Haverford College Seeks 1-Yr, Pre-Tenure Visitor for Peace, Justice and Human Rights Program

From the FLP mailbox: Haverford College invites applications for a one-year visiting Assistant Professor in its Peace, Justice and Human Rights Program for AY2018-19. The position is open to scholars at all pre-tenure levels with training in…
Apr 9
@GonzagaLaw Seeks Lecturer for Federal Tax Clinic

@GonzagaLaw Seeks Lecturer for Federal Tax Clinic

From colleagues at Gonzaga: GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applicants for a three-quarter-time Lecturer in its Federal Tax Clinic, with flexibility to serve in other areas as needed by the clinical program. This position is dependent…
Mar 27
Henderson on “The Intersectional Life and Times of Lutie A. Lytle”

Henderson on “The Intersectional Life and Times of Lutie A. Lytle”

Taja-Nia Y. Henderson (Rutgers) has published a new article in the Iowa Law Review: ‘I Shall Talk to My Own People’: The Intersectional Life and Times of Lutie A. Lytle, 102 Iowa L. Rev. 1983 (2017). For those not familiar…

Rank this Week: 81

Fair and Unbalanced

Left-leaning, social justice-minded slant on law and justice issues, the death penalty, politics, and current events.

http://fairandunbalancedblog.blogspot.com/

Mar 30
Passover And The Plague Of Trump

Passover And The Plague Of Trump

Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax. -- The Big LebowskiPassover is a celebration of the liberation of the Jewish people from Egypt three thousand years ago. We've been telling and re-telling the…
Mar 29
The Great Orange

The Great Orange

The Mets have made a lot of disastrous trades over their ignominious history. Fans can cite the familiar litany that includes trading Nolan Ryan for a washed up Jim Fregosi; Amos Otis for a never-was Joe Foy and, of course,…
Mar 28
Time Begins On Opening Day

Time Begins On Opening Day

You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time. -- Jim BoutonThomas Boswell, the long-time sportswriter for the Washington Post, wrote a timeless piece…

Rank this Week: 116

Crime & Federalism

Covers civil rights, criminal law, federalism, and Section 1983. By Norman Pattis and Michael Cernovich.

http://www.crimeandfederalism.com/

Apr 27
Who Owns Your Favorite Pundit? How to Follow the Money

Who Owns Your Favorite Pundit? How to Follow the Money

Most of your favorite pundits are owned by the same big donors who control elections. These relationships are never disclosed. You can, however, help me expose the corrupt. Go to Guidestar.org It's free to register. Search for the name of the…
Feb 10
Clifford Durand and Violence Against Women Allowed on Twitter

Clifford Durand and Violence Against Women Allowed on Twitter

Clifford Durand is a student at St. John's University who recently threatened to "smash" a "bitch" in his class because she had a Donald Trump sticker on her computer. (You can find an archive of the Tweet here.) None of…
Jan 25
Marc Randazza Learns a Hard Lesson on Loyalty and Life

Marc Randazza Learns a Hard Lesson on Loyalty and Life

Marc Randazza is a lawyer's lawyer. When someone threatened you with a lawsuit or some up drama came up, Randazza was the man you called. He was more generous with his time than any lawyer I'd ever known. As one of his many lawyer-clients,…

Rank this Week: 155

American Civil Liberties Union…

American Civil Liberties Union Blog of Rights

Covers civil rights and constitutional law. From the ACLU.

https://www.aclu.org/blog

Apr 20
Trump’s Inquisitor

Trump’s Inquisitor

Jeff Sessions has done everything he can to carry out Trump's radical policies, yet Trump still views him with disdain. This piece originally appeared in The New York Review of Books. In February, President Donald Trump took to Twitter once…
Apr 19
Court’s Ruling Holding Kobach in Contempt Is Well-Deserved

Court’s Ruling Holding Kobach in Contempt Is Well-Deserved

The time is up for Kobach to follow the law. In a scathing decision issued on Wednesday evening, a federal judge held Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach in contempt for repeatedly and willfully disobeying court orders that he comply with…
Apr 19
In Its Zeal to Deport Immigrants, the Justice Department Scraps Due Proce

In Its Zeal to Deport Immigrants, the Justice Department Scraps Due Proce

Sessions is attempting to strip immigrants of their fundamental right to have a day in court. In the past month, the Department of Justice has issued a series of stunningly senseless, wasteful, and cruel immigration policies. It ended a…

Rank this Week: 252

Dissenting Justice

Provides commentary on law, politics and justice. By Professor Darren Hutchinson.

http://dissentingjustice.blogspot.com/

Dec 13
Progressive Fatalism: Leftists Who Did Not Vote For Clinton Must OWN Their Decision and the Terrible Consequence

Progressive Fatalism: Leftists Who Did Not Vote For Clinton Must OWN Their Decision and the Terrible Consequence

Since the election, a slew of post-mortems have appeared in mainstream and social media. One theme that has emerged, particularly among progressives who did not like Hillary Clinton, blames Trump's... To view the rest of this article, please…
Nov 21
The Recent Critics of Identity Politics Are Clueless About Identity Politic

The Recent Critics of Identity Politics Are Clueless About Identity Politic

Many political scientists and other experts contend that reliable demographic information regarding the 2016 election does not yet exist. The scarcity of definitive data, however, has not deterred... To view the rest of this article, please…
Jan 21
The Voices: Why Do White Male Progressives Hear Things That No One Else Can?

The Voices: Why Do White Male Progressives Hear Things That No One Else Can?

Nine years ago, the Democratic presidential primaries had already begun. Hillary Clinton, the presumptive frontrunner, suffered an upset defeat in the Iowa caucuses. Clinton lost the caucuses because... To view the rest of this article,…

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Poverty Law Prof Blog

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

http://maximinlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 20
Call-for-Papers: Including Children and Adolescents in Progress for the SDGs: Understanding and Addressing Exclusion among Poor Children

Call-for-Papers: Including Children and Adolescents in Progress for the SDGs: Understanding and Addressing Exclusion among Poor Children

Call-for-Papers: Including Children and Adolescents in Progress for the SDGs: Understanding and Addressing Exclusion among Poor Children, The New School, New York, USA, Oct. 11-12, 2018. Advertisement
Apr 19
CRS Report: An Introduction to Poverty Measurement (2017)

CRS Report: An Introduction to Poverty Measurement (2017)

A 2017 Congressional Research Services report perhaps of interest, Joseph Dalaker, An Introduction to Poverty Measurement (March 9, 2017). Advertisement
Apr 18
Op-Ed/Harvard Law Review Blog entry: “Pulling from a Dated Playbook: President Trump’s Executive Order on Poverty”

Op-Ed/Harvard Law Review Blog entry: “Pulling from a Dated Playbook: President Trump’s Executive Order on Poverty”

Ezra Rosser, Pulling from a Dated Playbook: President Trump’s Executive Order on Poverty, Harvard Law Review Blog, Apr. 18, 2018. Advertisement

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Wait A Second!

Covers civil rights opinions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. By Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP.

http://secondcircuitcivilrights.blogspot.com/

Apr 20
90 day filing deadline in employment discrimination cases are strictly enforced

90 day filing deadline in employment discrimination cases are strictly enforced

Deadlines are deadlines. This cases reminds us that filing deadlines in Title VII and ADEA cases are strict, and the exceptions are rare.The case is Ko v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, a summary order issued on April 17. This is a case brought under…
Apr 17
Syracuse water turn-off policy is constiutionally suspect

Syracuse water turn-off policy is constiutionally suspect

The City of Syracuse set up its water service so that only property owners, or landlords, but not tenants, set up their water service accounts. This means if the landlord does not pay the bill, the tenant will go without any water. When the…
Apr 16
Civilian street fight produces interesting ruling on subject matter jurisdiction

Civilian street fight produces interesting ruling on subject matter jurisdiction

This is a different kind of case, where one civilian sues another civilian over an assault and battery and other state law claims, and the case goes to trial in federal court. It all started when plaintiff Wright got into a verbal…

Rank this Week: 363

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press…

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Press Center

Covers border issues, disaster relief, immigration and housing.

http://trla.wordpress.com

Jan 5
Victoria Advocate – How the Housing Authority works and doesn’t

Victoria Advocate – How the Housing Authority works and doesn’t

Dorothy Graves was homeless last year. She lived out of her 2001 GM Cavalier for four months, showering at friends’ houses, before she heard the Victoria Housing Authority could put a roof over her head. “I was ecstatic,”…
Jan 5
Victoria Advocate – How the Housing Authority works and doesn’t

Victoria Advocate – How the Housing Authority works and doesn’t

Dorothy Graves was homeless last year. She lived out of her 2001 GM Cavalier for four months, showering at friends’ houses, before she heard the Victoria Housing Authority could put a roof over her head. “I was ecstatic,”…
Nov 20
Fox San Antonio – Operation Selena collecting stuffed animals for kid

Fox San Antonio – Operation Selena collecting stuffed animals for kid

What started as a way to spread cheer to sick children has now spread to thousands of kids in need. “I know that God’s hand is in this because of the growth of Operation Selena,” said Gloria Pargas. Operation Selena…

Rank this Week: 321

Disability Law

Covers developments in disability law and related fields.

http://disabilitylaw.blogspot.com/

Sep 16
Arkansas District Excludes Kids from School Because They Might Have HIV

Arkansas District Excludes Kids from School Because They Might Have HIV

See this article, which begins:Local disability rights advocates are accusing the Pea Ridge School District of kicking students out of school because of fear over HIV exposure. The Disability Rights Center of Arkansas sent out a…
Sep 11
Father Says YMCA After-School Program Refuses to Accept Son with Diabete

Father Says YMCA After-School Program Refuses to Accept Son with Diabete

This again? See this article, which begins:A Raleigh father says he has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice after a YMCA after-school program declined to accept his son, who has Type I diabetes. Bruce Hatcher,…
Sep 9
Florida Atlantic U. Student Sues Kaplan for Refusing to Provide Sign-Language Interpreter for LSAT Course

Florida Atlantic U. Student Sues Kaplan for Refusing to Provide Sign-Language Interpreter for LSAT Course

See this piece on Matt Dietz's latest case.

Rank this Week: 303

Gamso - For the Defense

Provides commentary on criminal law, civil liberties and jurisprudence. By Jeffrey Gamso.

http://gamso-forthedefense.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Ya Think?

Ya Think?

In fact, if the severity of the consequences counts when deciding the standard of review, shouldn’t we also take account of the fact that today’s civil laws regularly impose penalties far more severe than those found in many…
Mar 14
Five Fucking Year

Five Fucking Year

Five years. FIVE YEARS. FIVE YEARS.FIVE FUCKING YEARS!OK, it's really 4 years 9 months and 29 days. But that's a quibble.That's how far into the future they've planned the…
Feb 6
Pardon me?

Pardon me?

"Can my sins be pardoned?"That's the sort of question I suppose nearly all of us ask ourselves, or ought to, from time to time. Obviously so for those who believe in an authority, a deity say, who rewards and punishes according to some…

Rank this Week: 407

Resist Racism

Discusses racism in society and the justice system.

http://resistracism.wordpress.com/

Jan 18
When SLAPP meets Streisand

When SLAPP meets Streisand

A SLAPP lawsuit is one that is meant to discourage or intimidate critics. From Wikipedia: A strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) is a lawsuit that is intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening…
Nov 9
Work to be done

Work to be done

Last night I watched the news with a sinking heart. Because the signs were there. The GOP chose its candidate, and the candidate they chose represents their values. They tried to disclaim him, but their actions…
Nov 2
Happy birthday

Happy birthday

to Dr. John Raible.

Rank this Week: 462

Cardozo Law Student Chapter -…

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/

Jul 17
UNRWA Strongly Condemns Placement of Rockets in School

UNRWA Strongly Condemns Placement of Rockets in School

Yesterday, in the course of the regular inspection of its premises, UNRWA discovered approximately 20 rockets hidden in a vacant school in the Gaza Strip. UNRWA strongly condemns the group or groups responsible for placing the weapons in one…
Jun 23
Hamas TV entertains children with sound of rockets "to encourage and excite our audience, our children friends"

Hamas TV entertains children with sound of rockets "to encourage and excite our audience, our children friends"

In its latest episode, Hamas TV's children's program Tomorrow's Pioneers chose to teach young viewers what a rocket sounds like "when it is launched from us" and "when it reaches them [the Israelis]." [Al-Aqsa TV (Hamas), June 20, 2014] As…
Jun 17
The boy jihadis: Sickening new images reveal gun-toting children as young as eight watching ISIS executions in Iraq

The boy jihadis: Sickening new images reveal gun-toting children as young as eight watching ISIS executions in Iraq

Shocking video emerged today showing armed militant children - some no older than eight - proudly overseeing the execution of a prisoner in cold blood as jihadi fighters continue their ruthless drive to topple Iraq. Footage shows a man…

Rank this Week: 475

Legal Commentary on Proposition 8…

Legal Commentary on Proposition 8 and the Right to Marry

Articles and comments by attorneys and legal scholars, and related legal news. From Michael Ginsborg.

http://prop8legalcommentary.blogspot.com/

Oct 28
Farewell

Farewell

In May, I decided that I would need a hiatus to prepare an article on a subject unrelated to this site. I have just completed my forthcoming article for law librarians, "Ending Our Conflicts of Interest to Protect Consumers of Legal…
May 22
Hiatus from my usual schedule of blogging

Hiatus from my usual schedule of blogging

I regret that, for at least several weeks, I will lack time to update this site on a regular basis. I face two challenges. First, I expect to publish an article on a subject I have been thinking about for 20 years.
May 15
Legal news this month

Legal news this month

Domestic partnership

Rank this Week: 421

Abuser Goes to Work

Employment law blog about workplace abuse, bullying and discrimination. By Patricia Barnes.

http://abusergoestowork.com

Apr 18
The EEOC’s Quiet Transformation to Business Service Provider

The EEOC’s Quiet Transformation to Business Service Provider

At one time, the EEOC was seen as an opponent of big business, a champion of powerless workers who were denied equal rights in the workplace. Not so much today. Is it a coincidence that the EEOC recently got its first big budget increase in…
Apr 9
Move Over Dred Scott: NY Appeals Court Upholds Age Discrimination by Fed

Move Over Dred Scott: NY Appeals Court Upholds Age Discrimination by Fed

Unfortunately, many federal court decisions live in infamy. Now the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City has added a new one to the list. A three-judge panel ruled last week that a discriminatory federal…
Mar 28
When the Alleged Abuser Refuses to Leave …

When the Alleged Abuser Refuses to Leave …

The lack of legal protection from workplace abuse has consequences, as can be seen in the cases of two politicians who have ignored calls to resign. Utah County Commissioner Greg Graves is weathering a storm of protest after an investigation…

Rank this Week: 803

Special Education Law Blog

Discusses special education law topics. By Jim Gerl.

http://specialeducationlawblog.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Nation's Report Card Shows Children With Disabilities Lagging #NAEP score

Nation's Report Card Shows Children With Disabilities Lagging #NAEP score

The Center for Education Statistics released the national NAEP scores recently, and the results show children with disabilities performance behind their typically developing peers.Here is part of a report at Disability Scoop:"A routine look…
Apr 16
Weekly Question!

Weekly Question!

Now that the Endrew F decision by the Supreme Court has been around for a while, has it made any difference in the education of children with disabilities? #FAPE ------- Thanks for subscribing! Jim Gerl
Apr 14
Sometimes My Job Is Pretty Cool #WhereIsJG?

Sometimes My Job Is Pretty Cool #WhereIsJG?

------- Thanks for subscribing! Jim Gerl

Rank this Week: 807

New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. By the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

Apr 14
NYPD Oral Psychological Interview

NYPD Oral Psychological Interview

Candidates for NYPD and Nassau County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies may not be aware that the oral psychological exam can be rough. The examiner, most often a Psychologist, can use an aggressive questioning…
Mar 31
NYPD Disqualification NOPD

NYPD Disqualification NOPD

The first notice you will receive when you are NYPD disqualified is a Notice of Proposed Disqualification or NOPD. You will have 30 days to respond to this NOPD. It is recommended that you consult with an attorney to protect your…
Mar 28
NYPD Disqualification Appeal-from the old days.

NYPD Disqualification Appeal-from the old days.

Brown v. Krone, 47 Misc. 2d 890, 263 N.Y.S.2d 385 (Sup. Ct. 1965), aff’d,25 A.D.2d 954, 271 N.Y.S.2d 600 (1966) Proceeding to compel restoration of petitioner’s name to police patrolman eligibility list. The Supreme…

Rank this Week: 998

Nahmod Law

Covers 42 USC Section 1983 and constitutional law. By Professor Sheldon Nahmod.

http://nahmodlaw.com

Apr 4
Are Contract Clause Violations Actionable Under Section 1983? A Circuit Split

Are Contract Clause Violations Actionable Under Section 1983? A Circuit Split

The Contract Clause, U.S. Const. Art I, § 10, provides: “No State shall … pass any … Law Impairing the Obligation of Contracts.” The Supreme Court has developed a three-part Contract Clause test: (1) does…
Mar 7
Come to Our 35th Annual Section 1983 Conference on April 26-27, 2018

Come to Our 35th Annual Section 1983 Conference on April 26-27, 2018

I invite all civil rights litigators–whether new to section 1983 or experienced, whether representing plaintiffs or defendants–to attend our forthcoming 35th Annual Section 1983 Conference to be held at Chicago-Kent College of Law…
Feb 19
“Swatting” and Section 1983: Some Very Preliminary Thought

“Swatting” and Section 1983: Some Very Preliminary Thought

Suppose, either as some sort of misguided prank or motivated by malice, an individual calls the police anonymously and informs them falsely that a man has killed his father and is holding other persons hostage at a particular address. Members…

Rank this Week: 982

Ann Brown Legal

Covers personal injury and employment law including advice for employees and persons injured by others.

https://www.annbrownlegal.com/blog/

Mar 2
Sobering Facts - What you need to know about drunk driving and Iowa's dram shop law.

Sobering Facts - What you need to know about drunk driving and Iowa's dram shop law.

Between 2003 and 2012, 968 fatal accidents in Iowa involved a drunk driver. Around 30 % of fatal crashes are alcohol-related. In addition to fatalities, numerous people are injured by drunk drivers throughout Iowa. The Des Moines…
Dec 11
Revolution? Will 2017 mark in history the year when sexual harassment finally became unacceptable and when the world started placing blame where it belongs?

Revolution? Will 2017 mark in history the year when sexual harassment finally became unacceptable and when the world started placing blame where it belongs?

Sexual harassment didn't start with Bill O'Reilly or Harvey Weinstein. It has been around since women entered the workplace. For countless women, going to work has meant being targeted by their co-workers and their bosses. Being hit-on,…
Oct 12
Wage Theft - How your employer may be stealing from you without you even knowing.

Wage Theft - How your employer may be stealing from you without you even knowing.

A number of recent class action lawsuits brought by employees against their employers have called attention to the long-time problem of wage theft. Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay an employee all of the wages earned by the…

Rank this Week: 1184

Sherman Law News & Insights

Focuses on employment law, personal injury, construction law, real estate law, workers' compensation, civil rights and appeals.

http://www.johnshermanlaw.com/blog/

Jan 18
Dangerous Driving Habits: How to Prevent Personal Injury Accident

Dangerous Driving Habits: How to Prevent Personal Injury Accident

Dangerous driving habits are a leading cause of personal injury accidents and deaths in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 32,000 people are killed and over two million are injured every year…
Jun 22
Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

In the case of Green v. Brennan, Marvin Green was a mailman experiencing racial discrimination at work in the form of threats, harassment and demeaning comments. After filing informal complaints against his employer, Green was subjected to…
May 25
11 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law

11 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law

It is not surprising that unfortunate events can happen to unsuspecting people. A distracted driver could run a red light and total your car. A vicious dog could get loose and attack a jogger. Or a careless employee could leave a puddle of…

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Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Covers legal news affecting Long Island, New York residents, including civil rights, real estate matters, constitutional issues, and more.

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/blog

Nov 27
Hold-Over Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Babylon

Hold-Over Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Babylon

Before you bring an eviction action to remove a tenant for holding over beyond the end of their term in the Town of Babylon, there are certain things you must know. First, you must be properly situated to bring the action. That means,…
Nov 26
Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Brookhaven

Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Brookhaven

Before you bring an eviction action to remove a tenant for non-payment of rent in the Town of Brookhaven, there are certain things you must know. First, you must be properly situated to bring the action. That means, generally, that you must…
Nov 26
Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Islip

Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Islip

Before you bring an eviction action to remove a tenant for non-payment of rent in the Town of Islip, there are certain things you must know. First, you must be properly situated to bring the action. That means, generally, that you must be the…

Rank this Week: 1134

the 13th juror

Offers comments on social justice issues, news and court decisions. By Florida A&M College of Law Professor Jacqueline Dowd.

http://jackiedowd.blogspot.com/

Apr 4
Denying housing over criminal record may be discrimination, Feds say

Denying housing over criminal record may be discrimination, Feds say

It may be getting easier for people with criminal records to find housing.In new guidance, the Department of Housing and Urban Development tells landlords that turning down tenants or buyers based on their criminal records may violate the…
Jan 9
Outrage forces Marseille to scrap yellow triangle ID

Outrage forces Marseille to scrap yellow triangle ID

Authorities in Marseille were blasted for its plan to issue its homeless with ID cards featuring yellow triangles that detail their health issues. Although the initiative was aimed at making it easier for health workers to know what they were…
Jan 9
French homeless forced to wear 'yellow triangles'

French homeless forced to wear 'yellow triangles'

Arnaud, a homeless man, wears the controversial yellow triangle. Photo: AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoul.Authorities in France’s second-largest city have come under fire for issuing its homeless with ID cards that detail their health issues.…

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The Wretched of the Earth

Covers issues affecting the poor and indigent.

http://thewretchedoftheearth.blogspot.com

Mar 29
Reciprocal Discovery Bill Becomes Less Reciprocal

Reciprocal Discovery Bill Becomes Less Reciprocal

I reported earlier about proposed legislation that would require both prosecutors and defense lawyers to provide discovery in advance of trial in criminal cases. Well, now the bill is going in a surprising direction and the changes have even…
Mar 19
More Bad Bills at the Lege

More Bad Bills at the Lege

It continues to shock me when the legislature churns out truly stupid, short-sighted legislation. HB's 23 & 133 are great examples. See my website for more.
Mar 18
Evisceratimg the Rules of Evidence

Evisceratimg the Rules of Evidence

Wow, this is a dumb bill being kicked around the Lege this year. Check it out.

Rank this Week: 854

The Happy Feminist

Thoughts of a 30-something, married, Unitarian, dog-loving attorney.

http://happyfeminist.typepad.com/happyfeminist/

Apr 11
STILL HERE, STILL THINKING OF YOU

STILL HERE, STILL THINKING OF YOU

Obviously, it is still taking me some time to work out my blog-life balance. At the moment, I am on vacation in sunny Los Angeles for my annual visit to my grandmother. Last week was torture as I frantically tried to tie up numerous loose…
Apr 2
POWER? FROM WHOSE POINT OF VIEW?

POWER? FROM WHOSE POINT OF VIEW?

People are wont to comment that women hold incredible power by virtue of our sexual desirability to men -- and that somehow we feminists just don't appreciate it or that we want to diminish that power. This is a silly view. One can…
Mar 30
FRIDAY FUN: ANTI-MSN BLOGGING -- UPDATED

FRIDAY FUN: ANTI-MSN BLOGGING -- UPDATED

OK, I am feeling frivolous and it's Friday afternoon. What better to do than tear down some MSN relationship advice, an art form invented by Amanda Marcotte (the tearing down I mean)? I am not going to do any fisking (I have to get back…

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Human Rights at Home Blog

Edited by Martha F. Davis, Margaret Drew, Lauren Bartlett, Carrie Bettinger Lopez, Leigh Goodmark, Brian Howe, Deena Hurwitz, Risa Kaufman, Sital Kilantry, Mariah McGill, Fran Quigley, Katherine Schultz, David Singleton, Cindy Soohoo, Jonathan Todrews, Penny Venetis and Lesley Wexler.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/human_rights/

Apr 19
The Long Arc of Human Rights: A Case for Optimism Part III

The Long Arc of Human Rights: A Case for Optimism Part III

Prof. Carrie Bettinger-Lopez concludes her observations on the case for hope. Prof. Betttinger-Lopez reflects on Katheryn Sikkik's book, Evidence for Hope. Part I may be read here, and Part II here. For the most part, Sikkink does not…
Apr 18
The Long Arc of Human Rights: A Case for Optimism, Part II

The Long Arc of Human Rights: A Case for Optimism, Part II

Prof. Bettinger-Lopez continues her thoughts on a case for optimism in these difficult times. Her reflection addresses Evidence for Hope, authored by Kathryn Sikking. Part I was posted yesterday. Among Kathryn Sikkink’s aims is to…
Apr 17
The Long Arc of Human Rights: A Case for Optimism

The Long Arc of Human Rights: A Case for Optimism

By Carrie-Bettinger-Lopez Does fighting for human rights actually make a difference? Scholars, policymakers, lawyers, and activists have asked that question ever since the contemporary human rights movement emerged after World War II. At any…

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Fair Housing Defense

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://fairhousing.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 19
HUD Files Racial Discrimination FHA Case in Mississippi

HUD Files Racial Discrimination FHA Case in Mississippi

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced that it charged the owner and manager of a trailer park in Mississippi (with seven lots on 1.25 acres of land, each with water and utility hook ups)…
Apr 13
This is the First Step Necessary to Qualify for a Reasonable Accommodation or Reasonable Modification

This is the First Step Necessary to Qualify for a Reasonable Accommodation or Reasonable Modification

I have been watching a curious trend. As written in this space (and elsewhere), many apartment residents and applicants submit requests for reasonable accommodations (changes in rules or a polies) or reasonable modifications (physical or…
Apr 6
These Types of Housing Are Covered Under the Fair Housing Act. And These Types of Housing Are Not.

These Types of Housing Are Covered Under the Fair Housing Act. And These Types of Housing Are Not.

If you are an apartment management professional, it is good practice to presume your community is covered under our federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) as well as its state (and/or city or county counterpart). Indeed, under the federal law…

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Sui Generis--a New York law blog

Offers commentary on civil rights issues, recent decisions and other areas of interest to New York civil litigators and criminal practitioners. By Nicole L. Black.

http://nylawblog.typepad.com/suigeneris/

Apr 19
Here’s How Lawyers Can Demystify Legal Technology

Here’s How Lawyers Can Demystify Legal Technology

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Here’s How Lawyers Can Demystify Legal Technology In last week’s column, I shared an assortment of online resources that lawyers…
Apr 10
Round Up: AI Contract Analytics Software, Technology Tips, Bitcoin, and More

Round Up: AI Contract Analytics Software, Technology Tips, Bitcoin, and More

I often write articles and blog posts for other outlets and am going to post a round up here from time to time (but won't include my Daily Record articles in the round up since I re-publish them to this blog in full). Here are my posts and…
Apr 10
Illinois weighs in on ethics of email tracking for lawyer

Illinois weighs in on ethics of email tracking for lawyer

Here is this week's Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Illinois Weighs in on Ethics of Email Tracking for Lawyers As technology evolves, so too do the tools we use to enhance even the most basic…

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Diversity at Albany Law School

A blawg from Albany Law School's Diversity Office to engage all students, faculty and staff to create a community of inclusion and to have an open forum to address issues facing all of us.

http://albanylawdiversity.wordpress.com/

Apr 19
National LGBT Bar “Commit 2 Inclusion” Campaign/Request – from OutLaw

National LGBT Bar “Commit 2 Inclusion” Campaign/Request – from OutLaw

A Message and request from third-year Albany Law student: My name is Dena DeFazio, and I am the Northern Regional …Continue reading →
Mar 19
PrideAbility workshop at Albany Law, March 26, 6pm – 8pm

PrideAbility workshop at Albany Law, March 26, 6pm – 8pm

On Monday, March 26th, 2018 at 6:00 PM, OUTLaw will be hosting the event “PrideAbility.” The PrideAbility Event will be …Continue reading →
Mar 8
Diversity & Inclusion Opportunities (March 2018)

Diversity & Inclusion Opportunities (March 2018)

Throughout the year, various Diversity & Inclusion opportunities are posted online in ALBANYLAW LINK. To search for these opportunities, log …Continue reading →

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Gender and the Law Prof Blog

Edited by John Kang and Tracy A. Thomas.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/gender_law/

Apr 18
The Deleterious Effects of the Marriage Penalty Tax on Women and Society

The Deleterious Effects of the Marriage Penalty Tax on Women and Society

Dennis R. Lassila, Murphy Smith & Daqun (David) Zhang, Negative Social and Economic Effects of the Marriage Penalty Tax on Women and Society For decades the marriage penalty tax (MPT) has been debated, reduced, increased, and muddled in…
Apr 18
SCOTUS Denies Cert in Abortion Protest Case Leaving in Place Noise Restriction Law

SCOTUS Denies Cert in Abortion Protest Case Leaving in Place Noise Restriction Law

Supreme Court Declines Appeal of Ruling Against Pastor Who Preaches Outside Planned Parenthood The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal of a ruling that overturned a lower court decision granting a preliminary injunction to a…
Apr 16
Ninth Circuit En Banc Rules that Women's Salary Histories Cannot be Used to Justify Unequal Pay

Ninth Circuit En Banc Rules that Women's Salary Histories Cannot be Used to Justify Unequal Pay

ABA J, Salary History Doesn't Justify Paying Women Less, 9th Circuit Rules in Opinion Written by Late Judge An en banc federal appeals court ruled Monday that salary history cannot be used to justify paying less to women in…

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Age Discrimination in Employment

An employment law blog that follows legal developments involving age discrimination in employment and advocates for equal rights for older workers. By Patricia G. Barnes.

http://agediscriminationinemployment.com

Apr 17
Jury Orders Chevron to Pay $1 Million in Failure to Hire Case

Jury Orders Chevron to Pay $1 Million in Failure to Hire Case

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury has ordered Chevron USA, Inc. to pay $1,002,360 in damages to a former contract worker who was passed over at the age of 54 for a position at Chevron’s El Segunda refinery. According to court…
Apr 11
Where was the EEOC and the AARP?

Where was the EEOC and the AARP?

Why do the entities that are paid to advocate for older Americans – the EEOC and the AARP – do so little about problem of age discrimination in employment. The AARP and the EEOC were AWOL when the U.S.…
Apr 8
A U.S. Appeals Court’s Absurd Justification of Age Discrimination

A U.S. Appeals Court’s Absurd Justification of Age Discrimination

Just in case there is any doubt, a federal appeals court in New York City ruled last week that age discrimination is entitled to far less protection under the U.S. Constitution than other types of discrimination. A three-judge panel on…

Rank this Week: 1918

Employment Discrimination Report

Covers legislation, noteworthy cases and trends in enforcement. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://employmentdiscrimination.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 17
Maryland Employers Must Adopt Stricter Sexual Harassment Policie

Maryland Employers Must Adopt Stricter Sexual Harassment Policie

Maryland’s Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018, which awaits Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature, imposes stricter waiver and disclosure requirements regarding sexual harassment on Maryland employers beginning on…
Apr 13
Prior Salary No Longer a Defense to Equal Pay Claims?

Prior Salary No Longer a Defense to Equal Pay Claims?

This week, the 9th Circuit issued a decision that many say represents a sea change in how employers may defend against Equal Pay Claims. The decision in Rizo v. Yovino issued on April 9, 2018 overturned decades of interpretation of…
Apr 3
NY’s Women’s Agenda in 2019 Budget Bill Means Big Changes for Employer

NY’s Women’s Agenda in 2019 Budget Bill Means Big Changes for Employer

Monday, New York’s budget bill for FY 2019 was presented to the Governor for signature. Buried among the usual budget line items are several provisions that will drastically affect employers. In what seems to be a direct response…

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The Shriver Brief

Covers economic security and opportunity, health care justice, housing justice and legal aid. By the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.

http://www.theshriverbrief.org

Apr 13
Illinois Needs a Fair Tax — Now

Illinois Needs a Fair Tax — Now

By Dan LesserNext Tuesday marks Tax Day — an important time to think about whose interests our state’s tax and spending policies do and do not serve.How does the State of Illinois’s tax system fare for…
Apr 11
Keeping the Promises Made by the Fair Housing Act

Keeping the Promises Made by the Fair Housing Act

By Kate WalzFifty years ago this week, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act. Bending to the pressure of a mass movement for economic and racial justice and the…
Apr 5
Where’s the Action in the Fight for Justice?

Where’s the Action in the Fight for Justice?

By Gavin KearneyWhat’s happening in your state government?Many of us are closely following politics and policy at the federal level. And for good reason: the Trump Administration and Republican leaders in Congress are attempting to…

Rank this Week: 3650

Accessibility Defense

Covers the defense of accessibility claims under the ADA and FHA. By Richard Hunt.

http://accessdefense.com

Apr 12
Credit Union victories in ADA website litigation – an opportunity for all defendants.

Credit Union victories in ADA website litigation – an opportunity for all defendants.

It seems that CUNA, the Credit Union National Association has beenslaying the dragon of serial website accessibility litigation.* In fact, the filing of a CUNA brief recently caused the plaintiff to just give up, dismissing the case…
Mar 29
Tooting our own horn – Hunt interviewed on the Facebook Fair Housing Lawsuit

Tooting our own horn – Hunt interviewed on the Facebook Fair Housing Lawsuit

On March 27 Richard was interviewed by the Morning Dose program on the CW network concerning the Facebook lawsuit about which we blogged yesterday. You can watch the story using this link: Facebook Being Sued for Alleged Discrimination…
Mar 28
Facebook and the Fair Housing Act – a new threat to every media outlet.

Facebook and the Fair Housing Act – a new threat to every media outlet.

Yesterday (March 27, 2018) the National Fair Housing Alliance and other fair housing groups sued Facebook for alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act.* The lawsuit seeks a sweeping expansion of the FHA by creating liability for…

Rank this Week: 2530

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment…

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment Blog

Covers employment and labor law issues. By McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

http://www.palaborandemploymentblog.com/

Apr 2
Supreme Court Holds that Auto Service Advisors are Exempt from Overtime Compensation

Supreme Court Holds that Auto Service Advisors are Exempt from Overtime Compensation

Today, the United States Supreme Court has finally put to rest the issue of whether service advisors are exempt from the overtime compensation requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). You may recall an earlier post,…
Mar 14
Winter Weather and Employee Challenge

Winter Weather and Employee Challenge

Winter is coming…still. Some parts of the state are expected to receive possible snow squalls as well as a potential rain/snow storm in the weeks to come. Weather conditions such as these often create challenges with…
Mar 13
Sixth Circuit Rules Discrimination Against Transgender Employees Violates Title VII

Sixth Circuit Rules Discrimination Against Transgender Employees Violates Title VII

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that discrimination against transgender/LBGTQ employees is discrimination on the basis of sex that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…

Rank this Week: 3749

Indigenous and Ethnic Minority…

Indigenous and Ethnic Minority International Legal News

By Steven C. Perkins.

http://iemlnews.blogspot.com/

Mar 24
New Book on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

New Book on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)

Forthcoming book on the UNDRIP is available for pre-order at $185.00. It will be published by Oxford University Press on 22 April 2018. Subtitled, A Commentary, it is edited by Jessie Hohmann, Lecturer in Law, Queen Mary, University of London…
Sep 13
10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP

10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP

Statement by the Chair of the UNPFII on the 10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP September 13, 2017 United Nations Headquarters, New York – Today marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of…
Apr 26
16th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - 24 April - 5 May, 2017

16th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - 24 April - 5 May, 2017

The 16th Session of the UNPFII has opened in the United Nations in New York. The theme of the session is the "Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: measures taken to implement the…

Rank this Week: 3779

Piccolo Law Offices Blog

Covers Nevada law in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, and family law.

https://piccololawoffices.com/blog/

Mar 23
Can an Employer Force You to Retire Because of Your Age?

Can an Employer Force You to Retire Because of Your Age?

Some employers might believe that older workers automatically become less productive as they age or are otherwise unqualified for a position. For this reason, they might force employees to retire when they reach a certain age. In reality,…
Feb 15
Can I Request Wage Records from My Employer in Nevada?

Can I Request Wage Records from My Employer in Nevada?

Most employers give their employees a pay stub or some record of their wages and salary as they are paid. If this is not the case, or if you have misplaced or not kept what your employer has given you, then you can ask your employer to give…
Feb 15
Can Employers in Nevada Cut Your Pay without Notice?

Can Employers in Nevada Cut Your Pay without Notice?

For a variety of reasons, an employer might want to decrease your wage, salary, or other compensation. An employer can legally reduce your pay, but they must first inform you in writing at least 7 days before any decrease. Keep in mind,…

Rank this Week: 1323

Employment Case of the Week

Examines one of the most interesting cases of the week and provides analysis and commentary. By Alan H. Schorr & Associates, P.C.

https://www.schorrlaw.com/case-of-the-week/

Mar 23
Alan H. Schorr Named to NJ Super Lawyers For 2018 in Employment Litigation

Alan H. Schorr Named to NJ Super Lawyers For 2018 in Employment Litigation

In the most recent issue of New Jersey Monthly Magazine Alan Schorr is named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for 2018 under Employment Litigation-Plaintiff. Congratulations Alan! The post Alan H. Schorr Named to NJ Super Lawyers For 2018 in…
Mar 13
Federal Appeals Court Makes Groundbreaking Employment Discrimination Decision

Federal Appeals Court Makes Groundbreaking Employment Discrimination Decision

Though the state of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination explicitly provides protection based on sexual orientation, the same is not true of federal law, and that has led to confusion, as well as to litigation. One recently-decided case…
Feb 12
Charges Against Steve Wynn and Others Highlight What Employment Discrimination Attorneys Have Long Known

Charges Against Steve Wynn and Others Highlight What Employment Discrimination Attorneys Have Long Known

The latest breaking news story about sexual harassment in the work place involves Steve Wynn, who has owned multiple casinos in Las Vegas, as well as in China, as well as a new casino opening in New England. Wynn has been accused of forcing…

Rank this Week: 2655

The Law Offices of Todd D.…

The Law Offices of Todd D. Beauregard PC Blog

Legal blog relating to laws on divorce, personal injury , car accidents, immigration and business law.

http://toddbeauregardlaw.com/blog/

Mar 8
How is Property Divided in Massachusetts?

How is Property Divided in Massachusetts?

Property Division Laws in Massachusetts? Going through a divorce can be a difficult situation. It can lead to stress and high financial costs if not handled and dealt with swiftly and delicately. There is much to consider when going through a…
Nov 13
I Can’t Afford My Student Loan in MA

I Can’t Afford My Student Loan in MA

What to Do When You Cannot Pay Your Student Loan Student loans are sometimes a necessary means of helping individuals obtain a college degree. And the hope is that once you have the degree, you can get the job to help pay back those student…
Oct 22
Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy in Massachusett

Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy in Massachusett

Bankruptcy can be quite complicated. In a nutshell, bankruptcy is a process wherein those with debt problems can discharge such debt, meaning that it is forgiven and the debtor does not owe any money to the government. Things can get a bit…

Rank this Week: 1496

Idaho Criminal Defense Blog

Covers criminal law, DUI and civil rights. By Peterson Law Offices.

http://www.idahocriminaldefenselaw.com/

Mar 8
Federal Prisons Are A Terrible Place to Live and An Even Worse Place To Wait For Death!

Federal Prisons Are A Terrible Place to Live and An Even Worse Place To Wait For Death!

I just finished reading a news story in the NY Times titled “Frail, Old and Dying, but Their Only Way Out of Prison Is In A Coffin.” It follows reporting by The Marshall Project on the same topic. The bottom line, accurately told…
Feb 27
Facing the opioid crisis? Prepare for battle.

Facing the opioid crisis? Prepare for battle.

I am at it again, trying to keep a nice young man from a great family out of prison. Again. He awaits his fate. Again. And he is not alone. So many of the people addicted to opiates cycle in and out of the drug and in and out of the justice…
Feb 24
Idaho Supreme Court Rules Admission and Drugs Inadmissible After Pat-Down Search

Idaho Supreme Court Rules Admission and Drugs Inadmissible After Pat-Down Search

People frequently ask questions about search and seizure, particularly when the search is not conducted pursuant to a warrant. The Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches. A warrantless search is unreasonable unless an exception to the…

Rank this Week: 3746

Lundgren & Johnson Blog

Educational legal blog written for the layman on criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights topics.

https://lundgrenjohnson.com/blog/

Mar 2
Criminal Vehicular Homicide Charges: Part II

Criminal Vehicular Homicide Charges: Part II

In Lundgren & Johnson’s first article from the criminal vehicular operation series in October 2017, we discussed the eight categories of Minnesota criminal vehicular homicide (CVH) and criminal vehicular operation (CVO)…
Feb 15
Minnesota Supreme Court: A Pistol in a Center Console is “Carrying a Pistol”

Minnesota Supreme Court: A Pistol in a Center Console is “Carrying a Pistol”

Yesterday, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an important decision of statewide significance. In State v. Prigge, the court was asked whether a person may be found guilty of carrying a pistol under the influence when the... Read more…
Jan 7
Minnesota Expungement Law – State v. C.W.N.

Minnesota Expungement Law – State v. C.W.N.

Revisions to Minnesota’s expungement law continue to be interpreted by the courts. On January 2, 2018, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a published decision interpreting sections of Minnesota’s expungement statute…

Rank this Week: 1622

Gay & Lesbian Legal Update

Cover estate planning for gays and lesbians. By Kenneth Vercammen.

http://gaybilesbian.blogspot.com/

Feb 14
Not criminal harassment to publish rude flyers State v. Burkert

Not criminal harassment to publish rude flyers State v. Burkert

Not criminal harassment to publish rude flyersState v. Burkert(A-6-16) This case tests the limits to which a broadly worded harassment statute, N.J.S.A. 2C: 33-4(c), can criminalize speech. William Burkert and Gerald Halton were…
Dec 25
New 2017 Expungement Law

New 2017 Expungement Law

New 2017 Expungement Law By Kenneth Vercammen The Senate Judiciary Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments Senate Law No. 3307. This law, as amended, would revise…
Oct 29
Codicil to a Will

Codicil to a Will

Codicil to a WillCodicil to a WillA written revision to a Will is called a Codicil. An individual can have a Codicil to his or her Will as long as the  Codicil meets certain requirements. The codicil must be signed  and witnessed…

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