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False Claims Counsel

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

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress

May 15
DOJ announces its intervention in whistleblowers’ kickback suits against opioid maker

DOJ announces its intervention in whistleblowers’ kickback suits against opioid maker

On May 15, the Department of Justice announced that it had filed a complaint in intervention in five qui tam (whistleblower) suits against Arizona-based Insys Therapeutics, Inc., alleging that the company violated the False Claims Act in its…
May 11
Mercy Health settles Stark Act allegations for $14.25 million

Mercy Health settles Stark Act allegations for $14.25 million

On May 10, the Department of Justice announced that Cincinnati-based Mercy Health had agreed to settle the company’s self-disclosed allegations that its hospitals had violated the Stark Act, which forbids certain financial arrangements…
May 6
Federal prison employee settles kickback charges for $50,000

Federal prison employee settles kickback charges for $50,000

On May 4, the Department of Justice announced that a Bureau of Prisons employee in Texas had agreed to pay $50,000 to settle civil Anti-Kickback Act allegations that he accepted payments from a prison health contractor (who had settled its…

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By Norton, Rose, Fulbright. Provides reports, updates, commentary and insight on new decisions and other happenings related to post-issuance proceedings (IPR, PGR and CBM) at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO.

http://www.patentchallenges.com/

May 9
USPTO Proposes to Narrow Claim Interpretation in AIA Patent-Validity Trial

USPTO Proposes to Narrow Claim Interpretation in AIA Patent-Validity Trial

In a move that may make it harder to invalidate—but also potentially easier to limit the scope of—challenged patents, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 8 proposed narrowing the interpretation of patent claims…
Apr 30
More SAS: PTAB “May” Revoke Institution in Some Pending Trial

More SAS: PTAB “May” Revoke Institution in Some Pending Trial

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board today hosted a “Chat with the Chief” webinar to elaborate on the practical effects of its April 26 memo implementing the Supreme Court’s decision in SAS Institute Inc. v. Iancu. Of…
Apr 29
PTAB Feeling SASsy: Institutions to Include “All Challenges”

PTAB Feeling SASsy: Institutions to Include “All Challenges”

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in SAS Institute Inc. v. Iancu will rapidly impact pending and future AIA trials. According to a guidance memo released by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on April 26, 2018, future institution…

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Classified: The Class Action Blog

A blog focused on the latest class action developments and trends by the attorneys of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://classifiedclassaction.com/

May 23
Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreement

Supreme Court Upholds Use of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreement

In a significant decision awaited by U.S. employers since January 2017, the Supreme Court upheld the use of class action waivers in arbitration agreements. Justice Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, which was joined by Justices Roberts,…
May 16
Aw Schnucks! Seventh Circuit Dismisses Data Breach Class Action by Financial Institution Plaintiffs Under Economic Loss Doctrine

Aw Schnucks! Seventh Circuit Dismisses Data Breach Class Action by Financial Institution Plaintiffs Under Economic Loss Doctrine

The Seventh Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a novel putative class action filed by financial institutions against grocer Schnuck Markets (“Schnucks”) based on the economic loss doctrine. Schnucks suffered a data breach…
May 14
Supreme Court to Determine Whether An Arbitration Clause Must Explicitly Authorize Class-wide Arbitration

Supreme Court to Determine Whether An Arbitration Clause Must Explicitly Authorize Class-wide Arbitration

The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in Lamps Plus Inc. v. Varela, to determine “[w]hether the Federal Arbitration Act forecloses a state-law interpretation of an arbitration agreement that would authorize class…

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Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

May 23
Can Employees Agree to Arbitration and Give Up Their Right to Bring Class Actions? Yes, Says Supreme Court

Can Employees Agree to Arbitration and Give Up Their Right to Bring Class Actions? Yes, Says Supreme Court

Companies and individuals frequently enter into arbitration agreements requiring that claims be brought before a private arbitrator, rather than a judge and jury. Arbitration has various benefits: it can provide quicker resolutions,…
Apr 25
Gone Phishing: Employer Faces Liability for Mistakenly Disclosing W-2 Forms to Scammer

Gone Phishing: Employer Faces Liability for Mistakenly Disclosing W-2 Forms to Scammer

Phishing. Spoofing. These words may sound silly, but for employers, they are anything but. Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive electronic information—such as usernames, passwords, or financial information—under false…
Mar 20
Is Employee Out of Commission? Not So Fast, Says Appellate Court

Is Employee Out of Commission? Not So Fast, Says Appellate Court

When an employer changes its contract with an employee, the change should be communicated clearly—and preferably, in writing. Otherwise, the employer may be at risk of finding that the old terms still control. For example, last week in…

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IPWatchdog

Offers insights on current developments in the intellectual property space, and discusses patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright information and news.

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/

May 23
Increasing the ROI from the Federal Lab

Increasing the ROI from the Federal Lab

The biggest complaint about federal labs is it's too hard to complete deals. Many federal labs must run pending agreements through byzantine departmental procedures. Companies wonder what's taking so long and are surprised when negotiated…
May 23
Navigating the Patent Landscape in China

Navigating the Patent Landscape in China

The Chinese intellectual property legal system has matured rapidly. Just 40 years ago China did not have a patent system, and today the country is aggressively using patent policy to create an innovation pathway... Meanwhile, China is…
May 23
How to Change Jobs and Embrace Inefficiency

How to Change Jobs and Embrace Inefficiency

How can we provide trade secret protection in fast-growing industries where employees often leave to work for the competition? How does someone take his or her accumulated experience to a competitor without getting sued? And from another…

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Employee Benefits Law Report

Covers legal developments and trends affecting employee benefits. By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

http://www.employeebenefitslawreport.com

May 16
Tie goes to the plan administrator: Sixth Circuit clarifies importance of Firestone language for ERISA plan interpretation

Tie goes to the plan administrator: Sixth Circuit clarifies importance of Firestone language for ERISA plan interpretation

In baseball, there is a common saying that a “tie goes to the runner.” Under this maxim, if a base runner and the baseball arrive at the base at the same time, the runner is safe. Stated another way, the baseball must arrive at…
Mar 20
IRS provides guidance to 403(b) plan sponsors who can’t locate participants required to receive distributions (but be mindful of DOL rules too)

IRS provides guidance to 403(b) plan sponsors who can’t locate participants required to receive distributions (but be mindful of DOL rules too)

The IRS’s Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division recently issued a memorandum (the memo) to its auditors that directed them not to challenge a 403(b) plan as failing to satisfy the required minimum distribution (RMD) standards…
Feb 20
Association health plans: Proposed DOL rules create potential opportunity for associations and small employer

Association health plans: Proposed DOL rules create potential opportunity for associations and small employer

On Jan. 5, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would make it easier for small businesses to join together to purchase health insurance. This is not a completely new concept. Unrelated small employers can join…

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The Poblete DC Dispatches

Features updates on regulatory and public policy matters in Washington, DC in national security, trade, and international law.

http://jasonpoblete.com/

Dec 7
Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions Jamaica-based ISIS Recruiter

Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions Jamaica-based ISIS Recruiter

The Trump administration on Tuesday designated a Jamaican-based Islamic cleric for his ties to numerous terrorist attacks carried out in the United States and the United Kingdom. According to the Treasury Department, Abdullah…
Dec 4
Russia May Be Helping Venezuela Undermine U.S. Sanctions With a Virtual Currency Scheme

Russia May Be Helping Venezuela Undermine U.S. Sanctions With a Virtual Currency Scheme

The Cuba/Russia-backed Venezuela regime of Nicolas Maduro claims it is going to create a virtual currency to get around U.S. and E.U. economic sanctions. During his weekly Saturday evening television specials, that according to Reuters…
Dec 3
EU Sanctions Map: The US Could Learn Something from Tiny Estonia

EU Sanctions Map: The US Could Learn Something from Tiny Estonia

A few weeks ago the European Union (EU) published a web-based mapping and visualization tool of current EU and United Nations sanctions. Created by the government of Estonia, with a few clicks users will have a better sense whether additional…

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Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/

Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s…
Oct 27
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer. And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…

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Dewey B Strategic

Explores issues relating to risk, value, strategy, libraries, knowledge and the legal profession. By Jean P. O'Grady.

http://deweybstrategic.blogspot.com/

May 23
IBM Watson’s Brian Kuhn To Deliver 2018 Gillard Lecture at St John’s Library School in NYC May 31st

IBM Watson’s Brian Kuhn To Deliver 2018 Gillard Lecture at St John’s Library School in NYC May 31st

I have the honor of being the Chairperson of the 2018 Gillard Lecture which is sponsored by the St Alumni of . John’s University Division of Library and Information Science. I will be introducing this year’s speaker,…
May 22
Surprise -Your Expert Witness Has a Rapsheet – New Survey Examines the Sorry State of Expert Research Workflow in Law Firm

Surprise -Your Expert Witness Has a Rapsheet – New Survey Examines the Sorry State of Expert Research Workflow in Law Firm

Today Courtroom Insight, Daubert Tracker and Expert Witness Profiler are releasing the results of a new survey which was “developed to better understand commonly used expert witness research and retention techniques among…
May 17
Lex Machina Expands Analytics Insights into Remedies Grant/Deny Rates and Trend

Lex Machina Expands Analytics Insights into Remedies Grant/Deny Rates and Trend

This week Lex Machina added Remedies Analytics to their platform. Lawyers can now investigate the trends on grant and deny rates for permanent injunctions. Preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders. Grant/deny rates can be…

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TCPA Watch

Features business, legal and policy developments under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. By K&L Gates.

https://www.tmtlawwatch.com/

May 23
FCC Seeks Comment on TCPA Following D.C. Circuit’s Decision in ACA International

FCC Seeks Comment on TCPA Following D.C. Circuit’s Decision in ACA International

By Joseph Wylie, Molly McGinley, Andrew Glass, Greg Blase, Pamela Garvie, Amy Carnevale, and Nicole Mueller The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) recently issued a public…
May 16
Congress Holds Hearings on Abusive Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing – Possible Legislative or Regulatory Changes Requires Close Watch

Congress Holds Hearings on Abusive Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing – Possible Legislative or Regulatory Changes Requires Close Watch

By Pamela Garvie and Amy Carnevale The Senate Commerce Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee held back-to-back hearings late last month on abusive robocalls and caller ID spoofing and how to combat them. Committee members and…
May 9
Trade Groups Petition the FCC to Adopt a Narrow Interpretation of Autodialer Under the TCPA

Trade Groups Petition the FCC to Adopt a Narrow Interpretation of Autodialer Under the TCPA

By: Andrew C. Glass, Gregory N. Blase, Joseph Wylie, Molly McGinley, Pamela Garvie, Amy Carnevale, Roger L. Smerage, and Hollee M. Watson A coalition of trade groups recently petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (the…

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Patient Safety Blog

Covers healthcare, disclosure, medical error, product safety, standard of care, surgery, and travel risks. By Patrick Malone.

http://www.protectpatientsblog.com/

May 23
Overrun by sports performance chatter? Can questions on MBI bust the bunk?

Overrun by sports performance chatter? Can questions on MBI bust the bunk?

If you can get your favorite sports fans peeled away from the latest broadcast pro event ─ whether it’s the basketball playoffs, hockey championship series, golf tourneys, or the heating up baseball season ─ a…
May 22
FDA tries to prod Big Pharma on prices with a new ‘naming and shaming’ list

FDA tries to prod Big Pharma on prices with a new ‘naming and shaming’ list

After critics called President Trump’s long-awaited plan to rein in Big Pharma’s rapacious prices disappointing, his administration launched a much-tried tactic against the industry: “naming and shaming.” The federal…
May 20
Dangerous doctors rip off Medicare, creep out coeds, harm transplant patient

Dangerous doctors rip off Medicare, creep out coeds, harm transplant patient

Callous institutional inertia can allow dangerous doctors to keep harming patients. But media digging deserves credit for raising needed alarms when professional caregivers and others fail to step up to protect individuals as disparate as…

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Small Government Contracts Blog

Offers legal news, notes and commentary of interest to small government contractors. By Steven Koprince.

http://smallgovcon.com/

May 23
Small Business Participation Declines, But SBA Still Gives Government High Mark

Small Business Participation Declines, But SBA Still Gives Government High Mark

It’s that time of year again. School’s ending for the summer and kids are coming home (some sheepishly) with their report cards. And with the close of Fiscal Year 2017, the federal government has also been given its report card.…
May 21
Incumbent Not Entitled to “Extra Credit” in Transition Evaluation, GAO Say

Incumbent Not Entitled to “Extra Credit” in Transition Evaluation, GAO Say

An incumbent contract wasn’t entitled to receive “extra credit” in the agency’e evaluation of offerors’ transition plans. In a recent bid protest decision, the GAO held that the agency reasonably awarded a…
May 21
At GAO, Challenge of Restrictive Terms of Solicitation Tough Burden to Meet

At GAO, Challenge of Restrictive Terms of Solicitation Tough Burden to Meet

How does a company go about challenging overly restrictive terms in a solicitation? In order to make such a challenge (and some of them do succeed), it is necessary to show something more than just the fact that a protestor cannot meet the…

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Data Protection Report

Covers global privacy, data protection and cybersecurity regulatory and litigation environment. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.dataprotectionreport.com/

May 23
GDPR is upon us: are you ready for what comes next?

GDPR is upon us: are you ready for what comes next?

The wait is finally over—this Friday the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. For many readers of this post, a huge amount of work will have been done in recent months in building up to…
May 22
OCR proposes to share HIPAA data breach settlements with victim

OCR proposes to share HIPAA data breach settlements with victim

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) plans to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking this November on potentially sharing HIPAA breach settlements with victims. The notice would solicit…
May 10
UK NIS Regulations impose new cybersecurity obligations (and a new penalties regime) on operators of essential services and digital service providers in the UK

UK NIS Regulations impose new cybersecurity obligations (and a new penalties regime) on operators of essential services and digital service providers in the UK

The UK NIS Regulations (implementing the NIS Directive) come into force in the UK today (10 May 2018). These Regulations have received limited press attention, in part due to the emphasis that has been placed on GDPR implementation. However,…

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Regan Zambri Long Blog

Covers personal injury news.

https://www.rhllaw.com/blog/

May 23
Most Common Nursing Errors and How to Avoid Them

Most Common Nursing Errors and How to Avoid Them

Nurses have one of the most grueling (and often thankless) jobs in America. They deal with cranky patients, field countless distractions, frequently work 12-hour shifts and often suffer from fatigue—which unfortunately also makes them…
May 22
Memorial Day Weekend Safety Reminders for 2018

Memorial Day Weekend Safety Reminders for 2018

Memorial Day weekend hails the unofficial start of summer, and millions of people will be hitting the highways, airports, campgrounds and beaches to celebrate the occasion. However, here’s a startling statistic: Memorial Day weekend is…
May 22
What are Common Medical Mistakes in Emergency Rooms?

What are Common Medical Mistakes in Emergency Rooms?

Emergency rooms are one of the most important pillars of our nation’s health care infrastructure. In fact, more than 100 million people are treated in US emergency rooms each year. While emergency rooms are a critical aspect of our…

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Law and the Environment

Covers environmental law issues, including CERCLA, climate change, permitting, and renewable energy. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/

May 23
Has the Horse Already Left the Barn? FERC Tries to Limit Review of Climate Impact

Has the Horse Already Left the Barn? FERC Tries to Limit Review of Climate Impact

Last week, FERC rejected arguments that the Environmental Assessment for the New Market Project should have considered upstream and downstream climate impacts. It also announced as policy that it would not in the future analyze: the…
May 21
Just How Arbitrary Does EPA Have to Be to Be Arbitrary and Capricious?

Just How Arbitrary Does EPA Have to Be to Be Arbitrary and Capricious?

Last Friday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated EPA’s rule adding the West Vermont Drinking Water Contamination Site to the National Priorities List, finding EPA’s decision to be arbitrary and capricious and not supported…
May 2
Lake Erie and the Limits Of Cooperative Federalism in the Age of Trump

Lake Erie and the Limits Of Cooperative Federalism in the Age of Trump

Last month, a decision in a case involving the Lake Erie toxic algae blooms demonstrated some “issues” concerning the nature of cooperative federalism. Such blooms have been a problem for some time and pretty much everyone…

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Regulation tomorrow

By Norton Rose Fulbright. Offers resources on the global financial services regulatory environment. It reports on financial services regulatory developments and provides insights and commentary across Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States.

http://www.regulationtomorrow.com/

May 23
FCA speech – Turning technology against criminal

FCA speech – Turning technology against criminal

On 22 May 2018, the FCA published a speech by Megan Butler (Executive Director of Supervision – Investment, Wholesale and Specialists, FCA) entitled Turning technology against criminals. Key points in the speech include: it is important…
May 23
PRA consults on approach to EU Securitisation Regulation

PRA consults on approach to EU Securitisation Regulation

On 22 May 2018, the PRA published Consultation Paper 12/18: Securitisation – the new EU framework and Significant Risk Transfer (CP12/18). The proposals in CP12/18 are relevant to all PRA authorised Capital Requirements Directive IV…
May 23
EBA consults on standards on estimation and identification of an economic downturn in IRB modelling

EBA consults on standards on estimation and identification of an economic downturn in IRB modelling

On 22 May 2018, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published two consultation papers on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) specifying an economic downturn and on a set of guidelines related to the estimation of loss given default…

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Global Workplace Insider

Covers employment and labour law issues, including industrial relations/labour and human resources, business immigration and international mobility, enterprise and collective labour agreements and occupational health and safety matters, By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.globalworkplaceinsider.com/

May 22
UK Government releases final report on the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

UK Government releases final report on the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

On 17 May 2018, the UK Government released the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: Final Report. The report sets out a new regulatory framework to address the weaknesses identified in the interim report. The…
May 16
New York City employers take note: New anti-sexual harassment laws enacted

New York City employers take note: New anti-sexual harassment laws enacted

On May 9, 2018, New York City enacted a number of laws addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The laws are summarized below. New York City employers who do not yet have anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies in…
May 16
Bill 6 looks to broaden leave entitlements in British Columbia

Bill 6 looks to broaden leave entitlements in British Columbia

On April 9, 2018, BC’s Minister of Labour introduced Bill 6, the Employment Standards Amendment Act, to the BC Legislature. Bill 6 includes proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) to…

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Endangered Species Law & Policy

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

http://www.endangeredspecieslawandpolicy.com/

May 22
Bill to Consolidate Endangered Species Act Oversight Advances Out of Committee

Bill to Consolidate Endangered Species Act Oversight Advances Out of Committee

On May 16, 2018, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed six bills, including the Federally Integrated Species Health Act (H.R. 3916). H.R. 3916 is sponsored by Representative Ken Calvert, a Republican representing the 42nd…
May 17
Friday, May 18, 2018 is Endangered Species Day

Friday, May 18, 2018 is Endangered Species Day

On Friday, May 18, 2018, agencies and organizations throughout the United States will celebrate the 13th annual Endangered Species Day, which recognizes conservation efforts that protect our nation’s imperiled species and their…
May 15
Texas Cactus Officially Downlisted to Threatened

Texas Cactus Officially Downlisted to Threatened

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) finalized its reclassification of the Tobusch fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus brevihamatus ssp. tobuschii), a small cactus found in Texas, downlisting the species from endangered to threatened…

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Health Law Pulse

Covers healthcare enforcement and regulations. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thehealthlawpulse.com/

May 22
OCR proposes to share HIPAA data breach settlements with victim

OCR proposes to share HIPAA data breach settlements with victim

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) plans to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking this November on potentially sharing HIPAA breach settlements with victims. The notice would solicit…
Apr 30
OIG launches new compliance resource portal

OIG launches new compliance resource portal

The OIG recently launched a new compliance resource portal, compiling some of its resources into one user-friendly webpage. The Compliance Resource Portal provides a list of links to categories of “handy resources for the public that…
Apr 27
CMS FY 2019 IPPS and LTCH PPS proposed rule targets interoperability, transparency and burden reduction

CMS FY 2019 IPPS and LTCH PPS proposed rule targets interoperability, transparency and burden reduction

On April 24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its fiscal year (FY) 2019 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and long-term care hospital prospective payment system (LTCH PPS) proposed rule. CMS proposes…

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Fracking Insider

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

http://www.frackinginsider.com

May 22
Energy Hearings This Week

Energy Hearings This Week

House Committee on Appropriations Markup: FY 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill When: 05/22/2018 10:00 AM ET Where: 2118 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee…
May 14
Energy Hearings This Week

Energy Hearings This Week

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Markup: FY 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: May 15, 2018 @ 5:30 pm EDT Where: 2007 Rayburn House Office Building,…
May 8
Energy Hearings This Week

Energy Hearings This Week

May 7 – House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Markup: FY 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill May 8 – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Full Committee Hearing to Examine Puerto…

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Chronicle of Data Protection

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

http://www.hldataprotection.com

May 22
Straight Talks Podcast: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in the Age of Rolling Smart Device

Straight Talks Podcast: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in the Age of Rolling Smart Device

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation is driving a regulatory wave to safeguard data against cyber attacks and privacy breaches, and the automobile industry will feel the impact. Autonomous and connected vehicles are…
May 21
FCC Seeks to Refresh the TCPA Record

FCC Seeks to Refresh the TCPA Record

Now that the dust has settled from the D.C. Circuit’s highly anticipated Telephone Consumer Protection Act decision in ACA International, et al, v. FCC, the Federal Communications Commission is going back to the drawing board in a new…
May 15
Upcoming Webinar: Worried about the GDPR? Don’t Panic!

Upcoming Webinar: Worried about the GDPR? Don’t Panic!

With the GDPR about to come into effect, join our experts for a live webinar on May 23 to learn what you should be focusing on now. The GDPR becomes applicable on 25 May and will affect organisations worldwide. It is a complex and strict law…

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PharmaPatents

Covers intellectual property in the chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical fields. By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.pharmapatentsblog.com

May 21
Patent Related Changes To Bayh-Dole Act Regulation

Patent Related Changes To Bayh-Dole Act Regulation

Several important changes to Bayh-Dole Act implementing regulations took effect on May 14, 2018, that will apply to funding agreements executed after that date and may apply to existing funding agreements modified after that date.…
May 14
Claim Construction Of An Enantiomeric Chemical Structure

Claim Construction Of An Enantiomeric Chemical Structure

In Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. V. Emcure Pharm. Ltd., the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision that construed a chemical structure as reading on the lurasidone enantiomer that is the active ingredient of Latuda®.…
May 7
Federal Circuit Finds ANDA Jurisdiction Before PIV Certification

Federal Circuit Finds ANDA Jurisdiction Before PIV Certification

Our first article on Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Aventisub, LLC focused on the subject matter eligibility of the personalized method of treatment claims under 35 USC § 101. Next, we considered how the Fanapt® label was sufficient…

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Immigration Law Blog

By Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC.

https://immigrationlawdc.com/news

May 21
Fourth Circuit Standard on Crime of Moral Terpitude and Applicability of Chevron Deference

Fourth Circuit Standard on Crime of Moral Terpitude and Applicability of Chevron Deference

The Fourth Circuit sets its standards: what is a crime of moral turpitude, when does the Chevron deference apply, what constitutes exhaustion of remedies and when is exhaustion of remedies accomplished? In Ramirez v. Sessions, a Fourth…
May 18
Positive Changes for DACA

Positive Changes for DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (‘DACA’) has been under constant media and court scrutiny since the Trump Administration rescinded the program in September 2017. Since then, there were two major cases which were hailed as…
Feb 8
USCIS to Adjudicate Recent Asylum Filings Over Older Applications to Combat Massive Backlog

USCIS to Adjudicate Recent Asylum Filings Over Older Applications to Combat Massive Backlog

“Last in but, First Out” Really! Yes really! Zero sense!!! This was a reaction of many lawyers and asylums seekers when on January 30th, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency responsible for…

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Security, Privacy and The Law

Covers information security and privacy issues. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.securityprivacyandthelaw.com

May 20
On to Trial—Summary Judgment Denied to Facebook in Privacy Litigation

On to Trial—Summary Judgment Denied to Facebook in Privacy Litigation

The litigation over Facebook’s Tag Suggestions feature in the United State District Court for the Northern District of California continues, with the court this week denying both sides’ bids for summary judgment in a ten-page…
May 18
France Adopts Its GDPR Implementation Act

France Adopts Its GDPR Implementation Act

The French National Assembly voted on May 14, 2018 to adopt changes that bring its existing Data Protection Act of 1978 in line with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Paradoxically, while…
May 4
Whois, We Hardly Knew Ye: GDPR Spells Doom For Domain Name Ownership Transparency

Whois, We Hardly Knew Ye: GDPR Spells Doom For Domain Name Ownership Transparency

Cross-posted from our sister blog, Trademark and Copyright Law. By now, our readers are likely familiar with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the sweeping, European Union-wide legal and regulatory regime that…

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The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog

Covers federal appellate opinions from criminal cases where the defense won. By KaiserDillon PLLC.

http://www.federalcriminalappealsblog.com/

May 17
So you want to serve your sentence at home?

So you want to serve your sentence at home?

The First Circuit’s decision in United States v. Lopez-Pastrana, 15-1894 (1st. Cir. May 4, 2018) is long, but can be summed up simply: federal courts can’t impose a term of supervised release on a charge that resulted in…
May 1
Never Say Never: The First Circuit Reverses District Court’s Denial of Section 2254 Habeas Petition and Orders Issuance of the Great Writ

Never Say Never: The First Circuit Reverses District Court’s Denial of Section 2254 Habeas Petition and Orders Issuance of the Great Writ

The First Circuit rarely reverses, particularly in criminal cases. You can read First Circuit opinions for months without coming across a defense-friendly opinion. And a federal grant of a 2254 habeas petition by any court is a…
Apr 8
9th Circuit: Remand for misapplication of Sentencing Guidelines “minor role” adjustment; vague supervised release conditions vacated; limitation on district court authority to revoke expired supervised release term

9th Circuit: Remand for misapplication of Sentencing Guidelines “minor role” adjustment; vague supervised release conditions vacated; limitation on district court authority to revoke expired supervised release term

United States v. Diaz, 884 F.3d 911 (9th Cir. 2018): Ninth Circuit remands for improper application of Sentencing Guidelines “minor role” adjustment Once upon a time, teenage boys called “newsies” stood on street…

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Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.csrandthelaw.com

May 17
Developments in International Investment Law Herald Enhanced CSR Obligations for Investor

Developments in International Investment Law Herald Enhanced CSR Obligations for Investor

The protection of a company’s investments abroad could soon be linked to that company’s compliance with its CSR obligations. This is what the new Dutch draft model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) heralds. If other countries…
May 15
Watch – Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Expectations for Public Companie

Watch – Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Expectations for Public Companie

Why You and Your Board Need to Adapt to New Forms of Consumer Advocacy Public companies are facing heightened expectations with respect to the social and environmental impacts of their business operations. Recent developments such as the…
Apr 24
Alien Tort Case Development: Foreign Corporations Are Not Appropriate Defendants in ATS Case

Alien Tort Case Development: Foreign Corporations Are Not Appropriate Defendants in ATS Case

On April 24, the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs may not bring claims against corporations domiciled outside the United States in Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”) cases. In the years following the Supreme Court’s 2013…

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No Papered: A Washington DC DUI…

No Papered: A Washington DC DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Scrofano Law.

http://blog.scrofanolaw.com/

May 17
Ten Ways to Fight a DC DUI Case

Ten Ways to Fight a DC DUI Case

Getting arrested for a DUI in Washington DC is a serious offense. Penalties for a conviction can include loss of license, higher insurance, fines, and jail time. However, getting arrested is not the same as getting convicted. If you are…
Feb 6
What are the Requirements to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit in DC?

What are the Requirements to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit in DC?

The District of Columbia has notoriously strict gun laws. However, a series of court cases in the Supreme Court and lower federal courts have, to some extent, made obtaining a concealed carry permit feasible. As discussed in previous posts,…
Nov 15
Gun Registration Requirements in the District of Columbia

Gun Registration Requirements in the District of Columbia

The District of Columbia has some of the toughest gun laws in the nation. While federal courts have on several occasions struck down D.C. gun laws, the city still maintains some of the most restrictive policies for gun owners.The…

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Washington DC Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers the legal rights of persons injured in car accidents and motorcycle accidents. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.washingtondcinjurylawyerblog.com/

May 16
Court Determines that Grocery Store’s Ignorance of Risk Cannot Excuse Its Lack of Knowledge in Recent Premises Liability Case

Court Determines that Grocery Store’s Ignorance of Risk Cannot Excuse Its Lack of Knowledge in Recent Premises Liability Case

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case involving a defendant grocery store’s claim that it could not be held liable for the plaintiff’s injuries because it did not have knowledge of…
May 9
Virginia Court Rules in Favor of Insurance Company in Uninsured Motorist Accident Case

Virginia Court Rules in Favor of Insurance Company in Uninsured Motorist Accident Case

Recently, a federal appellate court issued a written opinion in a Virginia car accident case requiring the court to determine if the defendant insurance company was required to cover the costs of the plaintiffs’ injuries through the…
May 2
Court Excuses Plaintiff’s Untimely Filing Based on Dentist Fraudulently Concealing Potential Malpractice

Court Excuses Plaintiff’s Untimely Filing Based on Dentist Fraudulently Concealing Potential Malpractice

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case that raised an issue that is very important for Maryland medical malpractice plaintiffs to understand. The case presented the court with the opportunity to…

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Beyond Telecom Law Blog

Covers telecom policy, services agreements and data security/privacy. By Keller and Heckman LLP.

http://www.beyondtelecomlawblog.com

May 16
FCC Streamlines Wireless Environmental Review Process—Part 2

FCC Streamlines Wireless Environmental Review Process—Part 2

FCC Process Changes for Larger Wireless Facilities Part 1 summarized the exemption of small wireless facilities from the FCC’s environmental review process under conditions specified in the new FCC rules adopted in March 2018. In its…
May 15
FCC Streamlines Wireless Environmental Review Process—Part 1

FCC Streamlines Wireless Environmental Review Process—Part 1

FCC Exempts Wireless Small Cells from Environmental Review Requirements A high FCC priority is to streamline broadband deployment including the wireless infrastructure necessary to provide service to the public. One FCC proceeding directed to…
Mar 1
Osure RF Signs of the Times—Part Three

Osure RF Signs of the Times—Part Three

This third entry on the FCC’s ongoing review of RF exposure limits highlights the Notice of Inquiry that focuses on possible changes to the current RF exposure limits. The NOI reiterates that the current exposure limits were adopted in…

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Inside Privacy

Covers global privacy and data security. By Covington & Burling LLP.

http://www.insideprivacy.com

May 15
FCC Seeking Comment on Key TCPA Reform Issues in Wake of DC Circuit Ruling

FCC Seeking Comment on Key TCPA Reform Issues in Wake of DC Circuit Ruling

By Melanie Ramey Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a Public Notice seeking comment on a range of issues relevant to its interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”),…
May 14
Supreme Court Unanimously Holds that Unauthorized Driver Has Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Rental Car

Supreme Court Unanimously Holds that Unauthorized Driver Has Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Rental Car

By Lauren Moxley Today, the Supreme Court released its decision in Byrd v. United States. The Court held that under the Fourth Amendment, a driver of a rental vehicle can challenge a search of the vehicle even if he is not listed as an…
May 9
Covington IoT Update: U.S. Legislative Roundup on IoT

Covington IoT Update: U.S. Legislative Roundup on IoT

As policymakers weigh the many policy implications associated with the Internet of Things (“IoT”), U.S. lawmakers have put forward a variety of proposals for studying—and regulating—IoT devices. Although the…

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Crime in the Suites

Covers white collar defense issues, including civil forfeiture, federal crimes, federal sentencing and internet law. By the Ifrah Law Firm.

http://crimeinthesuites.com/

May 15
How to Raise Capital Through Registration Exempt ICO

How to Raise Capital Through Registration Exempt ICO

The SEC has strongly indicated that initial coin offerings (ICOs) will be treated as securities, and thus must comply with various registration and disclosure requirements before being used to raise capital. Companies do have, however,…
Apr 23
Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein to Make First Supreme Court Appearance in Sentencing Case, Even as Rumors Continue to Swirl of Potential Firing

Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein to Make First Supreme Court Appearance in Sentencing Case, Even as Rumors Continue to Swirl of Potential Firing

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be arguing before the Supreme Court today for the first time in his nearly thirty-year government career even as rumors abound that Donald Trump is talking about firing him to cut off investigations…
Apr 19
New York AG Puts Crypto Exchanges in the Crosshair

New York AG Puts Crypto Exchanges in the Crosshair

Following on the heels of the SEC’s announcement of subpoenas to crypto exchanges and token issuers, yesterday New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced “the Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative,” which he…

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The Law Offices of David Stein…

The Law Offices of David Stein Blog

Covers family law.

http://www.familylawdc.com/blog/

May 11
BREATHALYZER DEVICE: CHALLENGING RESULTS IN COURT: DC DUI LAWYER

BREATHALYZER DEVICE: CHALLENGING RESULTS IN COURT: DC DUI LAWYER

The most prevalent form of measuring intoxication by the law enforcement is the breathalyzer. The device is designed to measure the levels of alcohol in the lungs and not in the breath. Thus a sip of alcohol and testing right after would not…
May 6
DC VOYEURISM STATUTE: DC CRIMINAL LAWYER

DC VOYEURISM STATUTE: DC CRIMINAL LAWYER

The Court of Appeals in Castillo v. U.S., decided on march 8, 2018, once again addressed, defined and further expanded certain statutory provision and language of the Voyeurism Statute. Castillo, a cleaning employee of a restaurant was…
Apr 15
INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL: RECENT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION: DC CRIMINAL LAWYER

INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL: RECENT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION: DC CRIMINAL LAWYER

D.C Code §23-110, the main statutory language for ineffective assistance of counsel provides for the judicial officer an authority for reversal of sentence due to “denial or infringement” of the defendant’s…

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Property Casualty Focus

Focused on legal developments in the property-casualty industry. By Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://propertycasualtyfocus.com/

May 11
Eleventh Circuit Affirms No Coverage Under Computer Fraud Provision of Insurance Policy

Eleventh Circuit Affirms No Coverage Under Computer Fraud Provision of Insurance Policy

On May 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in InComm Holdings, Inc. v. Great American Insurance Company. The Eleventh Circuit agreed that…
Apr 20
Fidelity Coverage for Social Engineering Scams: The Ninth Circuit Upholds an Authorized Use Exclusion in a Crime Policy

Fidelity Coverage for Social Engineering Scams: The Ninth Circuit Upholds an Authorized Use Exclusion in a Crime Policy

Losses from social engineering schemes continue to grow exponentially. According to FBI data published in early 2017, losses from these schemes totaled over $3 billion between 2013, when the FBI started tracking data, and the end of 2016. One…
Apr 9
New York’s Highest Court Rejects ‘Unavailability of Insurance Exception’ Under ‘Pro Rata Time on the Risk Allocation’

New York’s Highest Court Rejects ‘Unavailability of Insurance Exception’ Under ‘Pro Rata Time on the Risk Allocation’

On March 27, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that under a “pro rata time on the risk allocation,” insurers are not liable for years outside their policy periods when there was no insurance available to the insured…

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Due Process

By the Georgetown Law Library.

https://blogs.commons.georgetown.edu/dueprocess/

May 11
2018 Student Library Survey: Resources and Services Update

2018 Student Library Survey: Resources and Services Update

In the recent student survey, we received several requests for services or resources that we already offer, and we are pleased to highlight them here. If you have additional questions about any of these, please contact any of our service…
Apr 24
Results of the 2018 Student Library Survey

Results of the 2018 Student Library Survey

We have concluded the 2018 Annual Student Survey for the Georgetown Law Library. This year, 370 students responded. Thank you. We appreciate all feedback. Here’s a quick overview of the representation of student responses: All…
Apr 23
Library Training for Faculty Research Assistant

Library Training for Faculty Research Assistant

The library will be hosting two training sessions for new faculty research assistants this summer. In this training, RAs will learn about library services and policies and will gain an introduction to our databases and to…

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The Brand Protection Blog

Reports on developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thebrandprotectionblog.com/

May 9
The Royal wedding: a prince, a Hollywood star…and IP law

The Royal wedding: a prince, a Hollywood star…and IP law

With the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Hollywood star Meghan Markle fast approaching, companies may be looking at leveraging the glamour of this event in their advertising and products and capitalising on the ‘Royal effect’.…
May 3
Career Step – Lessons on joint authorship of copyright

Career Step – Lessons on joint authorship of copyright

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia, Career Step, LLC v TalentMed Pty Ltd (No 2) [2018] FCA 132 (Career Step) provides a useful reminder of the principles that apply when determining whether a new copyright work is the result…
May 1
Canada: out of line in combatting counterfeiting

Canada: out of line in combatting counterfeiting

For the first time since 2012, Canada has once again been named to the “Priority” Watch List in the 2018 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Rights, put out by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).…

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Energy Law Times

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

http://www.energylawtimes.com/

Apr 23
FERC Initiates Review of Its Long-Standing Pipeline Certificate Policy Statement

FERC Initiates Review of Its Long-Standing Pipeline Certificate Policy Statement

Last Thursday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued a Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”) seeking comment on possible changes needed to its 1999 Policy Statement on…
Apr 23
FERC Initiates Review of Its Long-Standing Pipeline Certificate Policy Statement

FERC Initiates Review of Its Long-Standing Pipeline Certificate Policy Statement

Last Thursday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) issued a Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”) seeking comment on possible changes needed to its 1999…
Apr 6
FERC Issues Orders in Cases Involving Rates for Transmission Service, Wholesale Power Rates, and Competition in RTO Market

FERC Issues Orders in Cases Involving Rates for Transmission Service, Wholesale Power Rates, and Competition in RTO Market

By: Gerit Hull, Gary Newell, and Andrea Sarmentero Garzon The following are summaries of recent orders issued by FERC in four proceedings in which Jennings Strouss was involved. The proceedings involve rates for transmission service,…

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The Kaplan Law Firm Blog

Covers federal, DC and Virginia law.

http://thekaplanlawfirm.com/blog/

Apr 22
Firm’s Client Regains U.S. Citizenship

Firm’s Client Regains U.S. Citizenship

Earlier this month The Kaplan Law Firm convinced the United States Department of State to restore the citizenship of a client of the firm. The client, who resides in Western Europe, had renounced her citizenship several years ago. …
Dec 19
Settlement in Case Involving First Amendment and SLAPP Issue

Settlement in Case Involving First Amendment and SLAPP Issue

A noteworthy case involving free speech issues in which The Kaplan Law Firm represented the Defendant has settled. The Plaintiff in the case, titled Bret Wade v Erin Foster, had sued my client, Erin Foster, for over $1.5…
Nov 4
Panelist at Unpaid Wages Discussion

Panelist at Unpaid Wages Discussion

On Friday I was a panelist on a discussion of a successful unpaid wages case I brought on behalf of individuals who had worked as electricians and assistant electricians on construction projects in the Washington, D.C. area. The event,…

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NextGen Financial Services Report

By Dykema. Provides news and analysis of legal issues affecting the financial services industry.

http://www.nextgenfinancialservicesreport.com/

Apr 16
Cutback of CFPB Activities Invites State Authorities to Act — But Will They?

Cutback of CFPB Activities Invites State Authorities to Act — But Will They?

Amid the uncertainty over the future of the CFPB, another continuing question is whether state consumer protection authorities will act to fill gaps left by the CFPB’s inaction. State attorneys general have tools available to pursue…
Apr 10
CFPB Requests for Public Comments Foreshadow Possible Large-Scale Change

CFPB Requests for Public Comments Foreshadow Possible Large-Scale Change

As federal legislation abridging the Dodd-Frank Act remains in play, comparably radical changes to federal financial supervision could come without any need for Congressional action. This could happen through federal banking agencies’…
Feb 27
Latest PHH v. CFPB Ruling Brings RESPA and CFPB Enforcement Approaches Back in Focu

Latest PHH v. CFPB Ruling Brings RESPA and CFPB Enforcement Approaches Back in Focu

It has been almost easy to forget that the PHH v. CFPB case started life as an appeal of an enforcement action taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for purported violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…

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The Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Focuses on the legal issues impacting the fracking industry in response to the increasing importance of natural gas and shale, in particular, in the US energy mix. Provides commentary and analysis on all aspects of exploring and producing this abundant resource including regulatory, environmental and legislative developments. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.hydraulicfrackingblog.com/

Apr 9
PA Superior Court revives trespass claim against fracking company

PA Superior Court revives trespass claim against fracking company

Last Monday, a three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court revived a trespass claim against a fracking company. The claim, which was previously defeated by summary judgment, could return to the trial court for determination of…
Feb 28
Study observes possible links between hydraulic fracturing wastewater injection and seismic activity in Kansa

Study observes possible links between hydraulic fracturing wastewater injection and seismic activity in Kansa

A new study published this month purports to link seismic activity in Kansas to wastewater disposal associated with hydraulic fracturing. Justin Rubinstein, the lead researcher, suggested that further research was needed to examine the…
Jan 26
Controversial study attempts to link fracking to poor infant health

Controversial study attempts to link fracking to poor infant health

Last month, in an article published in the journal Science Advances, economics professors at Princeton University, the University of Chicago, and the University of California, Los Angeles attempted to link fracking to low birth weight. The…

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Pay to Play Law Blog

Covers pay-to-play legislative developments. By McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

http://www.paytoplaylawblog.com/

Mar 28
San Francisco’s Potential Anti-Corruption and Accountability Ordinance Include New Compliance Provisions That Venture Beyond Standard Pay-to-Play Law

San Francisco’s Potential Anti-Corruption and Accountability Ordinance Include New Compliance Provisions That Venture Beyond Standard Pay-to-Play Law

For those of our readers with a latent East Coast bias or who have just been preoccupied with the latest political drama emanating from Washington, you may have missed the recent flurry of activity in the Bay Area that appears to be…
Dec 1
Hedge Fund Seeks Absolution from the SEC Claiming the Potential Pay-to-Play Penalty Doesn’t Fit the Violation

Hedge Fund Seeks Absolution from the SEC Claiming the Potential Pay-to-Play Penalty Doesn’t Fit the Violation

Pershing Square Capital Management has found itself in the unenviable position of having to seek absolution from the Securities and Exchange Commission for the consequences of an unintended $500 pay-to-play error by one of its former…
Aug 2
California State Treasurer Sets His Sights on Curbing Pay-to-Play in the Municipal Bond Arena

California State Treasurer Sets His Sights on Curbing Pay-to-Play in the Municipal Bond Arena

While it’s easy for mainstream news outlets to get caught up in the mid-summer drama of Vice-Presidential selections, national political party conventions, and the geopolitical repercussions of Brexit, we here at Pay to Play Law Blog…

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Antitrust Lawyer Blog

Covers antitrust. By Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC.

https://www.antitrustlawyerblog.com/

Mar 12
Air Medical Group Negotiates Consent Decree to Resolve FTC’s Competition Concern

Air Medical Group Negotiates Consent Decree to Resolve FTC’s Competition Concern

On March 7, 2018, the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced it entered into a settlement agreement with Air Medical Group allowing it to acquire AMR for $2.4 billion. The two providers of ambulance services…
Mar 9
Trump’s DOJ Blocks JV from Permanently Combining

Trump’s DOJ Blocks JV from Permanently Combining

On March 5, 2018, Sparton Corporation (“Sparton”) announced the termination by Sparton and Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (“Ultra”) of their July 7, 2017 merger agreement. According to Sparton, during the review…
Mar 8
FTC Blocks Cooking Oil Merger Citing Some “Hot Docs”

FTC Blocks Cooking Oil Merger Citing Some “Hot Docs”

On March 5, 2018, the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed an administrative complaint alleging that J.M. Smucker Co.’s (“Smucker”) proposed $285 million acquisition of Conagra Brands,…

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Money Law Blog

Covers bankruptcy and tax law issues in DC, Maryland and Virginia. By the Law Office of Edward Gonzalez, PC.

http://www.money-lawblog.com/

Feb 15
Another Reason to Fix Your Tax Problem: The Government is Revoking Passport

Another Reason to Fix Your Tax Problem: The Government is Revoking Passport

California tax and bankruptcy expert Morgan King writes in his latest newsletter: “The IRS has begun certifying federal tax debts of more than $50,000 to the State Department, which poses problems for travelers. Why? Because the State…
Jan 21
Can I Keep My Car in Bankruptcy? Yes. In Fact, You May Be Able to Keep It on the Cheap!

Can I Keep My Car in Bankruptcy? Yes. In Fact, You May Be Able to Keep It on the Cheap!

It’s a little-known secret — and too infrequently exercised right of a debtor — to “redeem” a car in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, that is, take the car back from the lender at what the car is worth, not what you owe.…
Dec 20
Tax Refund Time is Coming Up! It May Be Time to Fix That Pesky Legal Problem, Too.

Tax Refund Time is Coming Up! It May Be Time to Fix That Pesky Legal Problem, Too.

It happens often: Somebody has a debt and/or tax problem that’s been bothering them for a while. They know they should do something about it, but they find excuses. The most typical excuse: I can’t…

Rank this Week: 2964

Personal Injury Cases & News Blog

By Brien Roche Law.

http://www.brienrochelaw.com/blog/

Feb 6
Wrongful Death Damage Recovery

Wrongful Death Damage Recovery

Wrongful Death Damage Recovery from Brien Roche Law A wrongful death action in Virginia is recognized by statute. The statute is found at Virginia Code § 8.01-50. A wrongful death action is an action that is brought by the…
Feb 2
Spoliation of Evidence

Spoliation of Evidence

Spoliation of Evidence from Brien Roche Law Spoliation of evidence issues may arise in premises liability and also product liability cases. In particular if a potential defendant is in possession of evidence, whether it be photographic,…
Jan 20
The Defense of Fault in Fraud Claim

The Defense of Fault in Fraud Claim

The Defense of Fault in Fraud Claims from Brien Roche Law Promissory fraud is that variety of fraud wherein the misrepresentation is the state of mind of the promisor. For instance if I promise to do something for you and when I make…

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Koehler Law

Uses topical issues to examine different crimes in Washington, D.C. Discusses individual crimes and defense strategies. Ruminates on the challenges of law practice and being a solo practitioner. By Jamison Koehler.

http://koehlerlaw.net

Jan 26
“He does not see the bend, behind, that will take him from view”

“He does not see the bend, behind, that will take him from view”

“Davon” is dead. This is what his former social worker tells me. I don’t ask for details. That would be rude. Besides, I am pretty sure I already know the answer. Davon was 13 years old when I... Read More
Jan 24
“No Questions, Your Honor”

“No Questions, Your Honor”

When it comes to cross-examination, I consider myself a minimalist. I figure out what I need from the witness. I tell my version of the story. And I ask the witness to agree with me. Some lawyers have... Read More
Jul 24
I didn’t say, “Simon says”

I didn’t say, “Simon says”

Q: Officer. You testified on direct that my client was talkative when you first approached his car. A: Yes. As…

Rank this Week: 4232

Legal Transformation: The Changing…

Legal Transformation: The Changing Legal Profession

Covers innovations in preparation, practice and the profession. By Joshua Kubicki.

http://joshuakubicki.com/blog/

Jan 11
Beyond Intrapreneur - Podcast

Beyond Intrapreneur - Podcast

P3 — The Practice Innovation Conference brings you an all-new installment of P3cast featuring a very special conversation between Seyfarth Shaw's Kim Craig and Joshua "Josh" Kubicki. The two have worked together for years and were…
Oct 5
The Importance of the Client Journey - Talk

The Importance of the Client Journey - Talk

This talk was given at the 2017 Clio Conference.
May 22
"Be an Intrapreneur" - Inspiration for Legal Marketer

"Be an Intrapreneur" - Inspiration for Legal Marketer

Kim Craig, Managing Director, Lean Solutions, at Seyfarth, kicked off her LMA P3 introduction of Josh Kubicki with this quote and it could not have set the stage better.Josh, Chief Strategy Officer at Seyfarth, began his keynote presentation…

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