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Iowa Estate Plan

Covers information and news on estate planning and probate. By Matthew Gardner.

http://www.iowaestateplan.com/

Jun 11
Intentional Interference With Inheritance - Estate of Boman (2017)

Intentional Interference With Inheritance - Estate of Boman (2017)

You gotta love email. In seconds, I can transmit a message around the globe to one person or to hundreds of people, or I can share a photo of my dog, Georgia. Or you can email your parents' attorney and tell the attorney what…
Jan 15
Take That Step

Take That Step

This past year, I had the opportunity to go skydiving. What a blast! I had wanted to skydive for a while so I was anxious to jump out. However, when you are on the edge of the plane door, looking out at the ground several thousand feet…
Dec 26
Avoid Inheritance Taxes in Iowa? Adopt that Nephew!

Avoid Inheritance Taxes in Iowa? Adopt that Nephew!

Adoption can be a wonderful thing. My niece, in this picture, is adopted and she is a wonderful addition to our family. However, adoption can have some funky applications in the estate planning world. A recent ruling from…

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Threat Level

Covers privacy, crime and security online. From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel

Jun 5
Feds Charge NSA Contractor Accused of Exposing Russian Hacking

Feds Charge NSA Contractor Accused of Exposing Russian Hacking

The arrest of an alleged source of a classified leak to the Intercept offers a lesson in the risks of spilling secrets. The post Feds Charge NSA Contractor Accused of Exposing Russian Hacking appeared first on WIRED.
Jun 2
Hack Brief: Dangerous ‘Fireball’ Adware Infects a Quarter Billion PC

Hack Brief: Dangerous ‘Fireball’ Adware Infects a Quarter Billion PC

A widespread adware infection hides the ability to inflict far worse than spammy browser tweaks. The post Hack Brief: Dangerous 'Fireball' Adware Infects a Quarter Billion PCs appeared first on WIRED.
Jun 2
Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool

Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool

University of Washington researchers put sensors in 15 ridesharing cars, and uncovered new evidence of how stingrays are being used and how to detect them. The post Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool appeared…

Rank this Week: 97

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 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…
Apr 11
Abductions and Forcible Returns from Russia to Uzbekistan continue

Abductions and Forcible Returns from Russia to Uzbekistan continue

By Ella Shen A few weeks ago, Amnesty International, along with other international organizations, has expressed heavy concern over the possibility of danger, including torture amongst other human rights violations, to journalist Khudoberdi…

Rank this Week: 146

Brain and Spine Injury Law Blog

Focuses on brain and spine injury awareness, education, news and information. By Timothy Titolo.

http://brainandspine.titololawoffice.com/

Apr 18
Inflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury

Inflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers identify how inflammation spreads through the brain after injury and Findings could transform understanding of brain injury, disease The concept of Traumatic Brain Injury being a “process” and not just an…
Apr 18
Inflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury

Inflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers identify how inflammation spreads through the brain after injury and Findings could transform understanding of brain injury, disease The concept of Traumatic Brain Injury being a “process” and not just an…
Apr 4
National Institutes of Health Brain Injury

National Institutes of Health Brain Injury

As I review updated web sites I come across Pertinent information. For instance, below is a page from NIH about Brain Injury. It contains several sub links per topic. This makes getting answers to your questions easier. Risks to…

Rank this Week: 75

South Florida Criminal Defense…

South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida criminal law news concerning domestic violence, gun offenses, sex offenses and immigration status. By the Law Offices of Ralph Behr.

http://www.southfloridacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Mar 1
The Securities Act of 1933 Revisited

The Securities Act of 1933 Revisited

The Securities Act of 1933 is referred to as the “truth in securities” law. The act has two intended and effected results: It prohibits deceit, misrepresentations, and other fraud in the sale of securities.…
Feb 6
Federal Violation of Probation

Federal Violation of Probation

Increasingly the U.S. Attorney’s office has been actively pursuing men and women who were placed on Federal probation but have either stopped checking in or have violated their probation with a new arrest. Federal probation…
Jan 10
Conflict of Interest or Insider Trading? Donald Trump, Jared Kushner and the Trump Organization

Conflict of Interest or Insider Trading? Donald Trump, Jared Kushner and the Trump Organization

On January 10th, 2017, it was announced that Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, was appointed as Senior Advisor to the future President. News reports of “conflict of interest” by Donald Trump, Jared…

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My Panama Lawyer

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

http://mypanamalawyer.blogspot.com/

Mar 1
Are you a client of SMH / Swiss Metal Assets?

Are you a client of SMH / Swiss Metal Assets?

For those asking about a company called Swiss Metals claiming to operate in Panama, an article in PanamaGuide.com reads :Swiss Metal Assets S.A. (SMA), the Panamanian branch of Schweizerische Metallhandels AG, with offices in Switzerland and…
Feb 20
Bermuda Deputy PM: "The UK is a Tax Haven"

Bermuda Deputy PM: "The UK is a Tax Haven"

Bermuda Deputy PM and Finance Minister said it the way it is: OECD founder UK is actually a tax haven. And Richards is no parochial nationalist: he has experience working at a pension fund, courses at the IMF and an MBA in Canada.'The…
Feb 16
LIVE Streaming - Conference on Tax Competition Feb 15-17

LIVE Streaming - Conference on Tax Competition Feb 15-17

Speakers from US, Latin America, Germany, UK, France and other OECD countries speaking in Panama about tax competition and individual freedom at Widening Pathways to Open Societies conferenceSee…

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Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Covers estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation. By Law Offices of Adrian Philip Thomas.

http://www.florida-probate-lawyer.com/probate

Jan 24
Ownership of Safe Deposit Box Content

Ownership of Safe Deposit Box Content

Who owns the contents of a safe-deposit box when two people are on the box and one dies? The answer may depend on what is specifically provided in the lease or rental agreement with the bank. In other words, does the bank have a written…
Jan 9
Due Process, Death and Taxe

Due Process, Death and Taxe

I have written extensively about the application of the due process requirements under both the Florida and United States Constitutions in previous blogs and cannot resist touching upon a recent opinion in a state court case applying federal…
Dec 27
Trust Revocation: No Magic Art is Necessary

Trust Revocation: No Magic Art is Necessary

The Uniform Trust Code §602(c) provides that a settlor may revoke or amend a revocable trust by substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the trust or by any method manifesting clear and convincing evidence of the…

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Covers significant tort and insurance coverage decisions in New York's Appellate Courts, cases which have been granted leave to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals, and other practice tips or information regarding appeals to New York's Appellate Courts. By Mauro Lilling Naparty LLP.

http://mlnappeals.blogspot.com/

Dec 29
Second Department Denies Summary Judgment to Plaintiff On His Labor Law § 241(6) Claim Where Issues of Fact Remain as to Plaintiff's Comparative Fault

Second Department Denies Summary Judgment to Plaintiff On His Labor Law § 241(6) Claim Where Issues of Fact Remain as to Plaintiff's Comparative Fault

In Cardenas v. 111-127 Cabrini Apartments Corp., the plaintiff was injured while painting when he fell from a ladder that had a defective supporting bracket that could become unlocked without warning. He commenced an action against the…
Dec 29
First Department Finds Sole Proximate Cause In Labor Law Action Where Plaintiff Chose the Method of Securing Equipment That Fell and Contributed to His Injury

First Department Finds Sole Proximate Cause In Labor Law Action Where Plaintiff Chose the Method of Securing Equipment That Fell and Contributed to His Injury

In Guido v. DASNY, plaintiff parked his truck on top of debris outside of a construction site where his employer was performing work, causing his truck to "tilt." As he was loading his employer's ladders into the truck, they slid causing him…
Dec 27
First Department Seemingly Finds That Whether Ambiguity Exists in an Insurance Contract Depends on the Facts of the Case Rather Than the Terms of the Insuring Agreement

First Department Seemingly Finds That Whether Ambiguity Exists in an Insurance Contract Depends on the Facts of the Case Rather Than the Terms of the Insuring Agreement

We had previously reported that in Dean v. Tower Ins. Co., the Court of Appeals had affirmed the First Department on a finding that the term "reside" in an insurance policy issued by Tower Insurance was ambiguous. This issue has appeared…

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Copylaw

Covers entertainment and publishing law. By Lloyd Jassin.

http://www.copylaw.org/

Dec 14
Selecting a Literary Executor

Selecting a Literary Executor

Final Drafts By Lloyd Jassin & Ronald M. Finkelstein "I'm sorry to have my name mentioned among the great authorsbecause they have the sad habit of dying off." --Mark Twain (d. 1910) "Money is the root of all evil" For I will write in my…
Oct 28
I'm a Copyright Attorney, Not a Sorcerer

I'm a Copyright Attorney, Not a Sorcerer

Several weeks before Bonnie Foreman's death, I watched her laughing and joking as she downloaded a pirated copy of my book, The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook: The Cursed Edition. She read a lot and drove too fast. …
Jul 29
The Art of the (Jointly Authored) Book Deal

The Art of the (Jointly Authored) Book Deal

"I can never understand how two men can write a book together; to me that's like three people getting together to have a baby."-- Evelyn WaughNearly everyone has heard the oft-repeated statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce.…

Rank this Week: 106

Law Library & Technology Blog

From the George Mason University School of Law.

http://blog.law.gmu.edu/library/

Nov 18
Online Services Registration Information

Online Services Registration Information

A quick mid-year reminder about database access — Bloomberg Law If you have lost or forgotten your username or password for Bloomberg Law, you can retrieve them by using the “Forgot your Password?” and/or “Forgot your…
Nov 18
Online Services Registration Information

Online Services Registration Information

A quick mid-year reminder about database access — Bloomberg Law If you have lost or forgotten your username or password for Bloomberg Law, you can retrieve them by using the “Forgot your Password?” and/or “Forgot your…
Sep 13
West Academic Study Aids — they aren’t just for exams!

West Academic Study Aids — they aren’t just for exams!

The West Study Aids package is available online to all students. It includes nutshells, hornbooks, Gilbert’s outlines, and much much more. Content isn’t limited to academic subjects — prepping for an interview? There…

Rank this Week: 142

Alabama Divorce & Family Law…

Alabama Divorce & Family Law Attorney Blog

Covers Alabama divorce and family law issues. By Steven D. Eversole.

http://www.birminghamdivorceblog.com/

Nov 11
Alabama Grandparent Visitation Right

Alabama Grandparent Visitation Right

Many parents rely heavily on their extended family for support and guidance in raising their children, especially from the children's grandparents. Over time, a child is likely to develop a close relationship and deep bond with extended…
Nov 8
Can You End Up Back in Court After Your Alabama Divorce Is Final?

Can You End Up Back in Court After Your Alabama Divorce Is Final?

Many people are relieved when a court has finalized an Alabama divorce. An Alabama divorce decree generally brings to an end and extremely difficult and emotionally draining process. It also serves as a jumping point for former spouses to…
Nov 4
Alabama Military Divorce Basic

Alabama Military Divorce Basic

While all Alabama divorces are difficult for those involved, there can be additional challenges for an Alabama military divorce. The assistance of an experienced Birmingham divorce lawyer can make a big difference in how an Alabama military…

Rank this Week: 107

All Things Pros

A patent prosecution blog, with in-depth discussion of decisions by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI), prosecution strategies, and PTO procedures. By Karen Hazzah.

http://allthingspros.blogspot.com/

Nov 3
PTAB reverses obviousness based on inherency and design choice – but then enters new design choice rejection

PTAB reverses obviousness based on inherency and design choice – but then enters new design choice rejection

Takeaway: In an obviousness rejection, the Examiner relied on several alternative theories for the range of values claimed for a material property of foam: inherency, design choice, and overlapping ranges. The Applicant appealed, and the…
Oct 12
PTAB reverses indefiniteness for a "system" claim having a single (regulator) element

PTAB reverses indefiniteness for a "system" claim having a single (regulator) element

Takeaway: The independent claim on appeal was a "system" with a single "regulator" element in the body of the claim. The regulator was defined in the body of the claim with several structural elements and one functional limitation. The…
Sep 20
PTAB reverses 103 when secondary reference feature would not provide benefit if incorporated into primary reference

PTAB reverses 103 when secondary reference feature would not provide benefit if incorporated into primary reference

Takeaway: The Examiner rejected claims to a citrus reamer as obvious over a combination of three references, with two references disclosing the claimed features and a third providing a reason to combine. The Applicant successfully argued the…

Rank this Week: 150

Law School Labyrinth Blog

Covers the study and practice of law for pre-law and law school students.

http://www.lawschoollabyrinth.com/blog.html

Aug 1
Clique

Clique

Somebody once asked the rhetorical question: "Why do people form cliques?"The rhetorical answer was: "To keep other people out."We see them in all aspects of our lives: country clubs, at work, even churches; you name it. Cliques start early…
Aug 21
Socrates and Freddy Krueger

Socrates and Freddy Krueger

I’ll never forget the first time I was called on in class. “Mr. Sedberry, do you think that a party who has sent a purchase order for goods to another party should be required to…
Aug 15
The Secret That's Not A Secret

The Secret That's Not A Secret

If you are a freshman or sophomore in college, then close your browser and immediately get back to your studies. Invest every minute of your available time in achieving the highest possible GPA before worrying about the law…

Rank this Week: 76

PT-LawMom

By a full-time legal secretary attending law school part-time at night.

http://ptlawmom.com

Jun 27
Safest Cities for a Mom To Practice Law in California

Safest Cities for a Mom To Practice Law in California

It is already hard enough to be a lawyer but being a mom makes it even harder. We often get asked a lot of questions about where is the safest place to practice law. People obviously want to be able…
Jun 11
Time Management

Time Management

In todays world the most important thing that we never have enough of is time. When you are prepping for the Bar Test and taking care of your family the days seem to fly by and you never can fit…
Jun 11
The Not So Fun Bar Test

The Not So Fun Bar Test

So normally most people think Bar and associate that word with good times but for a select few it has a completely different meaning. In 2015 we have hit an all time low for passing this incredibly challenging law test.…

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N.C. Construction Law, Policy &…

N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News

Covers statutory, case law and other legal developments affecting North Carolina construction professionals. By Matthew C. Bouchard.

http://nc-construction-law.com/

May 31
Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It I

Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It I

Last week, I blogged about the Southeast Caissons, LLC v. Choate Construction Company case, in which the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor could not enforce a forum selection clause in a subcontract that was…
May 23
The Subcontract’s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen — Now What?

The Subcontract’s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen — Now What?

In order for an agreement to constitute a valid contract that courts or arbitrators will enforce, both parties to the agreement must mutually assent to all of the terms of the deal. The fancy Latin term for this mutuality requirement…
Jan 11
Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Busine

Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Busine

Wednesday’s Powerball drawing promises the winner a $1.3 $1.5 billion (yes, that’s “billion” with a “b”) jackpot. Unfortunately, your odds of picking the winning numbers are about 1 in 292 million, or…

Rank this Week: 139

Legal Blog

Covers personal injury, trucking acident and product liability law. By Brett A. Burlison.

http://www.burlisonlaw.com/category/blog/

May 10
Walk For Brain Injury In San Francisco

Walk For Brain Injury In San Francisco

The Brain Injury Association of California is holding its ninth (9th) annual walk for brain injury in San Francisco and other locations this Summer. The walk is a great opportunity to raise awareness of an injury and disease that impacts…
May 6
Playgrounds And Traumatic Brain Injury

Playgrounds And Traumatic Brain Injury

A new study from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control has found the incidence of tribes to the ER due to traumatic brain injury among children under 14 increased significantly from 2005 to 2013. Researchers theorized that the…
Aug 13
Injury Victims Using Exoskeleton

Injury Victims Using Exoskeleton

We have written previously about robotics and exoskeletons helping injury victims. But the importance of this technology cannot be overstated. So when we came across a product like ReWalk Robotics we felt that we really needed to share…

Rank this Week: 73

Virginia Community Association Law…

Virginia Community Association Law Blog

Covers Virginia condominium and homeowner's Association law. By LeClair Ryan.

http://www.virginiacommunityassociationlaw.com/

Apr 25
Webinar: What HOA Boards Need to Know About Regulating Rental

Webinar: What HOA Boards Need to Know About Regulating Rental

With the burst of transient occupancy arrangements, vacation rentals and renter occupied units/homes in common interest communities in recent years, community associations continue to scramble to figure out how best to handle them in light of…
Mar 29
Association Charges : Be Aware of Legal Restrictions on Assessments and Charge

Association Charges : Be Aware of Legal Restrictions on Assessments and Charge

As of July 1, 2015, the Virginia Condominium Act provides that no condominium association may impose an assessment or charge against a unit owner unless such charge or assessment (a) is expressly authorized by the Condominium Act (see…
Mar 8
Disclosure Packets and Resale Certificates: Statutory Update

Disclosure Packets and Resale Certificates: Statutory Update

Since our last postings on the subject of disclosure packets, the General Assembly has adopted several minor Code changes to clarify existing provisions: Delivery by Overnight Carrier The Code section providing for cancellation of the…

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Family Property

An English law site covering land and trusts, particularly within a family law context. By Sheila Hamilton Macdonald.

http://familyproperty.org.uk/newblog/

Apr 21
Lawyers in Glass Houses (or, indeed, Cubicles)

Lawyers in Glass Houses (or, indeed, Cubicles)

Not long ago, I visited two very different solicitors’ offices in the space of the same week. The first was a stone-built Victorian warren of rooms in a rural Derbyshire market town. The firm had been in the same premises since at least…
Apr 11
G v G: A Correction

G v G: A Correction

It has been brought to my attention that the parties in G v G were not Polish nationals, as I reported in my previous post, but British nationals. I have corrected the post to reflect this.
Feb 17
G v G: A TLATA Jurisdiction Dispute

G v G: A TLATA Jurisdiction Dispute

G v G [2015] EWHC 2101 (Fam) Trusts of Land – Application by H to dismiss or stay W’s TLATA claim for order for sale and equal division of proceeds — Appropriate Jurisdiction for Claim – Matrimonial financial remedies…

Rank this Week: 99

Personal Injury Blog

Covers Texas personal injury news and information. By E. Michael Grossman.

http://www.injuryblawg.com

Dec 23
Three Injured in Gilbert, AZ Dump Truck Accident

Three Injured in Gilbert, AZ Dump Truck Accident

Gilbert, AZ — Three people were injured in an accident with a dump truck that occurred on Monday, December 21, near the intersection of Elliot and Lindsey roads around 7 a.m. According to police, the car and dump truck collided near the…
Dec 22
Brad Gottschall, Johnny Thomas, Injured in St. Mary’s County, MD Box Truck Accident

Brad Gottschall, Johnny Thomas, Injured in St. Mary’s County, MD Box Truck Accident

St. Mary’s County, MD — 61-year-old Brad Gottschall was injured in a box truck accident that occurred on Tuesday, December 15, around 6:20 p.m. on Route 235 in Hollywood, Maryland. According to police, 34-year-old Johnny Thomas…
Dec 22
Motorcyclist Injured in SPID in Corpus Christi, TX Collision

Motorcyclist Injured in SPID in Corpus Christi, TX Collision

Corpus Christi, TX — A motorcyclist was injured in an accident that occurred in holiday traffic on Monday evening, December 21, on SPID between Everhart and Staples. According to police, the motorcyclist apparently rear-ended the…

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Parman & Easterday Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.parmanlaw.com/blog/

Dec 15
3 Yearly Questions to Ask Yourself When You Already Have an Estate Plan

3 Yearly Questions to Ask Yourself When You Already Have an Estate Plan

If you have been reading our blog for any length of time you probably know that taking the time to update your estate plan on a yearly basis is important. As our lives change, our estate plans need to reflect these changes. To help guide…
Dec 10
Understanding Estate Planning – Divorce And Estate Plan

Understanding Estate Planning – Divorce And Estate Plan

When someone divorces in Kansas, Missouri or Oklahoma, understanding how the divorce will affect an estate plan is essential. Divorce is a stressful, emotional, and difficult time for anyone. Taking the time to address estate…
Dec 9
Winners of Our Client Appreciation Event Prize Give-Away Revealed!

Winners of Our Client Appreciation Event Prize Give-Away Revealed!

On Friday, December 4, 2015, we hosted our Client Appreciation Event where we celebrated Parman & Easterday’s Thirty Year Anniversary of protecting families. All attendees were able to submit for the prize give-away, and we…

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Cutter Law Blog

Looks at personal injury, pharmaceutical, and medical news from around the Sacramento area.

http://www.cutterlaw.com/blog

Nov 3
Arbitration Clauses: Depriving Consumers of Legal Recourse

Arbitration Clauses: Depriving Consumers of Legal Recourse

Recently, The New York Times published an article about arbitration clauses and the impact they’ve had on the justice system. Arbitration clauses have effectively blocked many consumers from seeking a legal recourse. Below,…
Jul 16
Attorney Brooks Cutter Named a Northern California Super Lawyer for Eleventh Consecutive Year

Attorney Brooks Cutter Named a Northern California Super Lawyer for Eleventh Consecutive Year

Sacramento trial attorney and founder of Cutter Law P.C. recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer for his eleventh consecutive year. July 16, 2015 – (Sacramento, CA) – C. Brooks Cutter, founder of Cutter Law P.C., has been…
Jul 13
Father on Bike Fatally Struck; 8-year-old Son Clinging to Life

Father on Bike Fatally Struck; 8-year-old Son Clinging to Life

On Sunday, 33-year-old Mustafa Rafi was killed and his 8-year-old son suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a distracted driver while bike riding to a nearby store. Mustafa, along with his wife and four kids, arrived in…

Rank this Week: 59

tins ::: Rick Klau's weblog

Life, law and the Internet - news, information and commentary from Rick Klau.

http://tins.rklau.com/

Oct 5
My unconsciously biased address book

My unconsciously biased address book

The 20% problemEarlier this year, I cleaned up my contacts and became interested in what the gender split would look like for my address book. Not only was it no better than my Twitter experiment from last year, the numbers were exactly the…
Oct 1
Using genderize.io to infer gender in a LinkedIn network

Using genderize.io to infer gender in a LinkedIn network

A month or so ago, I got to wondering whether there was any way to determine the gender of my LinkedIn network. Surprisingly, LinkedIn doesn't even ask for gender on sign-up, so I couldn't just pull the info directly from LinkedIn. And I…
Dec 4
Google, plus our past = the future of photo

Google, plus our past = the future of photo

A couple years ago, I wrote about my first serious attempt to organize my family’s photos. 50,000 digital photos spanning more than a decade — scattered across multiple computers, phones, cameras, and hard drives. It…

Rank this Week: 163

The Solo Lawyer

Discusses starting a law practice, marketing tips, and motivational writing to help attorneys going out on their own. By Frank A. Cseke.

http://www.thesololawyer.org/

Sep 22
Finding an Accident Attorney

Finding an Accident Attorney

Finding an Accident Attorney There is nothing more terrifying than getting into an accident, whether you live in Phoenix, Arizona or Farmington, New York. If you do live in or around the Phoenix area, then it is imperative you find a Phoenix…
Aug 23
An Immigration Attorney from a New York Law Firm Discusses the Aspects of a Work Permit

An Immigration Attorney from a New York Law Firm Discusses the Aspects of a Work Permit

An Immigration Attorney from a New York Law Firm Discusses the Aspects of a Work Permit Millions of people around the globe enter the United States every year for better opportunities. New York being the financial capital of the nation is…
Jun 24
Find Best Accident Attorney In Denver

Find Best Accident Attorney In Denver

Find Best Accident Attorney In Denver Nothing can be worse than being dangerously injured in an accident, which leaves you with broken bones and smashed vehicle. Many a times, in such situations, we have to forcefully answer few questions…

Rank this Week: 85

New York DWI/DUI Blog

By Carl Spector.

http://www.newyorkdui.com/

May 4
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The post Privacy Policy appeared first on New York DUI.
Apr 27
In A New York DUI And DWI Case Does The Two Hour Rule Exclude Testimony of a Refusal

In A New York DUI And DWI Case Does The Two Hour Rule Exclude Testimony of a Refusal

In New York DWI and DUI cases there used to exist a two hour rule which applied to the exclusion from evidence of a chemical test result that was performed more than two hours after the arrest of the motorist. This rule was also applied in…
Apr 25
In A New York DUI And DWI Case Does The Two Hour Rule Exclude Testimony of a Refusal

In A New York DUI And DWI Case Does The Two Hour Rule Exclude Testimony of a Refusal

In New York DWI and DUI cases there used to exist a two hour rule which applied to the exclusion from evidence of a chemical test result that was performed more than two hours after the arrest of the motorist. This rule was also applied in…

Rank this Week: 86

Texas Tax Talk

By Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.

http://www.texastaxtalk.com/

Apr 16
Tax Cheats Can Go Wild In Dallas Texa

Tax Cheats Can Go Wild In Dallas Texa

The Washington Post published an article on April 8, 2015 titled “In Dallas, the IRS says it can’t chase tax cheats who owe less than $1 million.” Here is a section of the article (emphasis added): If these taxpayers…
Apr 14
The IRS Suck

The IRS Suck

Bloomberg BusinessWeek authors Devin Leonard and Richard Rubin published a great article this month about the current dysfunction at the IRS caused by underfunding and IRS scandal. The IRS is not at the top of anyone’s…
Mar 4
Could a Cadillac Health Plan Put the Brakes on Obamacare?

Could a Cadillac Health Plan Put the Brakes on Obamacare?

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Wednesday, March 4 on certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act. This has the potential to unravel President Barack Obama’s beloved health care plan. Another aspect of Obamacare that…

Rank this Week: 160

Law Offices of Scott David Stewart…

Law Offices of Scott David Stewart Blog

Covers divorce and family law.

http://www.arizonalawgroup.com/Legal-Blog.aspx

Jul 7
How Child Support Is Determined in Arizona

How Child Support Is Determined in Arizona

Child support is usually paid by the noncustodial parent. If parents share custody after divorce, the court usually chooses the parent with the larger income to pay child support. Child support agreements differ from case to case and depend…
Jun 30
Do I Have to Take the Field Sobriety Tests?

Do I Have to Take the Field Sobriety Tests?

Standardized field sobriety tests or "SFSTs" are used by law enforcement to ascertain whether a driver is intoxicated. All law enforcement agencies throughout the nation have to abide by the same standard of field sobriety testing set by the…
Feb 11
An Overview of Arizona's DUI Law

An Overview of Arizona's DUI Law

In the state of Arizona, there are three major drunk driving statutes: Title 28-1381 – Driving Under the Influence Title 28-1382 – Extreme / Super Extreme DUI Title 28-1383 – Aggravated Driving Under the Influence Title…

Rank this Week: 77

Federal Civil Practice Bulletin

Covers federal civil practice and procedure. By Washington & Lee University School of Law, Professor A. Benjamin Spencer.

http://federalcivilpracticebulletin.blogspot.com/

Jan 13
Coleman on the Abrogation of Rule 84 and the Appendix of Form

Coleman on the Abrogation of Rule 84 and the Appendix of Form

Brooke Coleman (Seattle) has just posted an essay entitled Abrogation Magic: The Rules Enabling Act, Civil Rule 84, and the Forms on SSRN. Here is the abstract:The Committee on the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure seeks to…
Aug 26
Cincinnati College of Law Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Cincinnati College of Law Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Date: August 27,…
Mar 19
SCOTUS Decides Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowle

SCOTUS Decides Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowle

From BNA's Supreme Court Today:Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450: A would-be class plaintiff's stipulation that he and the class he seeks to represent will not seek damages greater than $5 million total, which is the…

Rank this Week: 94

409A Dismay

Covers IRS regulations regarding deferred compensation. By Richard S. Meisner.

http://409adismay.blogspot.com/

Nov 13
California Reduces 409A Shadow Tax

California Reduces 409A Shadow Tax

In a rare piece of good news relating to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, on October 4, 2013, California reduced its additional state tax on income failing to comply with Section 409A from 20 percent to 5 percent. This reduction is…
Mar 13
IRS Prevails in Court Case: Discounted Options Subject to 409A

IRS Prevails in Court Case: Discounted Options Subject to 409A

From Benefits Notes Blog:"I also found the case interesting because of the time periods involved and the role of the taxpayers in the stock issuance. The case involved actions taken during the 409A transition period, the period of time…
Mar 5
California 409A "Double Tax" May Violate State Constitution

California 409A "Double Tax" May Violate State Constitution

Article indicates that tax was not approved by Legislative Super Majority. See Law Review Article Here

Rank this Week: 78

Swinton Elder Law & Family…

Swinton Elder Law & Family Protection Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning and elder law issues. By Daniel S. Swinton.

http://swintonlaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 7
Policy Experts Agree: The U.S. System for…

Policy Experts Agree: The U.S. System for Financing Long-Term Care is CrumblingAccording to Forbes.com: "America’s system for financing long-term care is failing, and the window for creating a payment system that works is rapidly…
Jul 12
Bankruptcy Trustee Is Entitled to Funds…

Bankruptcy Trustee Is Entitled to Funds Transferred in Order to Qualify for MedicaidThe following article serves as a warning about do-it-yourself estate planning. An effective technique of protecting assets from nursing homes and long…
Sep 27
How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility

How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility

. We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with your…

Rank this Week: 61

PEN-e: Pace Environmental Notes

Pace Environmental Notes - electronic edition highlights new documents and events in the areas of Environmental Law, Energy Law, and Land Use Law.

http://paceeenvironmentalnotes.blogspot.com/

Sep 3
Pace Law Library Announces Environmental Note

Pace Law Library Announces Environmental Note

Dear Readers,We are thrilled to introduce Environmental Notes, a new feature on the Pace Law Library Blog, edited by Environmental Law Librarian and Adjunct Professor of Law, Taryn L. Rucinski. PEN-e has provided you with…
Aug 19
PEN-e to Transition to the Pace Law Library Blog

PEN-e to Transition to the Pace Law Library Blog

Dear Readers,We are thrilled to announce that this summer the PEN-e Blog will be transitioning to a feature on the Pace Law Library Blog http://library.blogs.law.pace.edu/. Readers can expect new more substantive content on…
Jun 6
World Bank Report Released: Global Tracking Framework

World Bank Report Released: Global Tracking Framework

Recently, the World Bank, a partnership established in 1944, that provides "financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world" released a report titled, Global Tracking Framework v. 3 No. 7789 (2013). According to…

Rank this Week: 132

California Lemon Law Blog

Covers auto recalls, California lemon law, and unfair and deceptive business practices. By Law Offices of Howard D. Silver.

http://www.california-lemon-law-blog.com/

Aug 6
Ford Hit with $17.35 Million Fine for Year-Long Recall Delay

Ford Hit with $17.35 Million Fine for Year-Long Recall Delay

As reported by The Los Angeles Times, Ford Motor Company has recently been fined 17.35 million dollars by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to safety regulators, the fine was levied for the company taking…
Jul 3
Defective Passenger Recognition in Airbags Leads to 5,200 Recalled Hyundai Vehicle

Defective Passenger Recognition in Airbags Leads to 5,200 Recalled Hyundai Vehicle

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on account of an airbag related problem, Hyundai Motor Company is recalling 5,200 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured between May 22, 2012 and November 23, 2012.…
Jun 21
Corroding Circuit Boards Behind Recall of 193,000 Chevrolet Vehicle

Corroding Circuit Boards Behind Recall of 193,000 Chevrolet Vehicle

According to an ABC News Report, General Motors (GM), in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 193,652 vehicles due to a circuit board corrosion problem that can endanger…

Rank this Week: 149

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice…

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice topics, including anesthesia, cancer, expert testimony, infection, and trial. By Leon Aussprung.

http://www.philadelphiamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Sep 5
The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

Though everyone knows about the danger and irresponsibility of getting behind the wheel after drinking, few people talk about the similar risks associated with drugged driving. It’s about time that changes given the increasing occurrence of…
Sep 5
The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

Though everyone knows about the danger and irresponsibility of getting behind the wheel after drinking, few people talk about the similar risks associated with drugged driving. It’s about time that changes given the increasing…
Sep 5
The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

Though everyone knows about the danger and irresponsibility of getting behind the wheel after drinking, few people talk about the similar risks associated with drugged driving. It’s about time that changes given the increasing…

Rank this Week: 128

Montana Truck Accident Attorney…

Montana Truck Accident Attorney Blog

Covers trucking accidents, tractor tailer accidents, semi truck accidents, car accidents and personal injury in general. By Neuhardt Law.

http://www.montana-truck-accident-attorney.com/trucking-accident-blog

Apr 5
Montana Trucking Legal Fight

Montana Trucking Legal Fight

If you’ve never seen a megaload on the highway, that’s the way the trucking industry wants it. Take a good look at the picture below. Notice the semi-truck cabs in it. That will give you a sense of scale.
Mar 9
Suing Your Own Insurance Company

Suing Your Own Insurance Company

{jumi [*16]} In Montana people are allowed to sue on their own behalf. In this clip, Solomon Neuhardt discusses why you should have an experienced attorney and explains why retaining a skilled personal injury attorney is a better strategy…
Mar 9
All About Deposition

All About Deposition

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Rank this Week: 95

Is There a Lawyer in the Church?

Helpful Biblical Counsel on the Real Life Legal Situations You Face. By Stephen Bloom.

http://www.istherealawyerinthechurch.com

Nov 30
NOTICE TO READERS: Suspending Activity on “Is There a Lawyer in the Church?” Blawg

NOTICE TO READERS: Suspending Activity on “Is There a Lawyer in the Church?” Blawg

Because of my recent election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I am suspending my activity here at “Is There a Lawyer in the Church?” I have disabled the comment feature, but I intend to leave the static site available as a…
May 22
Good News and Bad News: Primary Election Win Extends Blogging Break

Good News and Bad News: Primary Election Win Extends Blogging Break

Good news: I won the Republican primary election for the PA 199th District State House seat! Bad news: No time for blogging as my campaign for the November 2 general election is on! Please visit my campaign website.
Apr 20
Taking a Blog Break: Pennsylvania Election Day May 18 (I’m running for state legislature)

Taking a Blog Break: Pennsylvania Election Day May 18 (I’m running for state legislature)

I’m running for Pennsylvania State Legislature and will be focused on campaigning through election day, so I’m taking a break from new postings here until after May 18. Please visit my campaign website www.StephenLBloom.com Your prayers…

Rank this Week: 116

Transnational Law Blog

Covers laws which regulates actions or events that transcend national frontiers, including human rights, environmental law, immigration, intellectual property and space law. By Derek Deavenport, John Dermody, Travis Hodgkins and Christine Ngo.

http://transnationallawblog.typepad.com/transnational_law_blog/

Apr 7
The Lure of China and Economic Activism

The Lure of China and Economic Activism

I wonder what do you think about Google’s decision to confront China’s censorship by pulling out of the country entirely despite a potential lost of profit for not doing its business with now the second largest economy in the word? A…
Apr 2
March's Winners and Loser

March's Winners and Loser

We are moving further away from the double dips danger! Last month the US economy added 162,000 jobs- a strong showing of a potentially more sustained recovery for US economy. Payroll gains are largely boosted by private sectors and much less…
Nov 18
Behind President Obama’s Warning of “Double Dip” Danger

Behind President Obama’s Warning of “Double Dip” Danger

Today, in an interview with Fox News in Beijing, President Obama warned that “the US economy could head into a ‘double-dip recession’ unless urgent steps were taken to rein back America’s mounting level of public debt,” reported the…

Rank this Week: 129

shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

News, views and information on self-help law and pro se litigation.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/shlep

Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Jan 5
New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

Two state judges opine about the state of accessibility to the legal system. As the economy has worsened, the ranks of the self-represented poor have expanded. In a recent informal study conducted by the Self-Represented Litigation Network,…

Rank this Week: 123

Law and Letters

http://lawandletters.blogspot.com/

Aug 6
Destroying Public Education in California

Destroying Public Education in California

So let's say you're in charge of one of the most successful university systems in the country. Your state is in a budget crisis, held hostage by a small but strategically vocal minority that are so against taxation (while their "free market"…
Jun 23
Finally back!

Finally back!

I went to visit my parents for a week to attend my nephew's high school graduation and to be exploited for free child care. For some reason, the entire week I could not access Blogger. I could access blogspot blogs, but not the "create a…
Jun 15
Things that make you feel old.

Things that make you feel old.

My nephew is graduating from high school on Wednesday.

Rank this Week: 143

Head of Legal

Covers european law.

http://headoflegal.blogspot.com/

Aug 5
New Head of Legal!

New Head of Legal!

I've been planning a move to Wordpress for some time - and to a new domain, headoflegal.com. It's not perfect, but it is good enough now I think to tell you about the move, and make the change now it's August.It feels like moving home - it is…
Aug 4
Ballots, figures and the right to strike

Ballots, figures and the right to strike

Last week's Court of Appeal judgment in Metrobus v UNITE must make frustrating reading for the union's officials: it upholds King J's grant of an injunction preventing bus drivers from striking in Croydon, Crawley and Orpington last autumn on…
Jul 31
Charon QC podcast: Lord Falconer on assisted dying and the Supreme Court

Charon QC podcast: Lord Falconer on assisted dying and the Supreme Court

Earlier this week Charon interviewed Lord Falconer about his attempt to amend the law to legalise assisted suicide in some cases - they also discussed the new Supreme Court. It's a good listen, timed perfectly for this week with the Purdy…

Rank this Week: 82

Equal Vote: Election Law @ Mortiz

Covers election reform, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act, and related topics. Special attention to the voting rights of people of color, non-English proficient citizens, and people with disabilities. Publsihed by Dan Tokaji at Moritz Colle

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/blogs/tokaji/

Dec 18
The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

The Ohio legislature yesterday approved a bill (SB 380) that would eliminate the window for early registration and absentee voting, among other things.
Nov 7
Reforming Registration

Reforming Registration

On Monday, I identified four problem areas to watch out for on Election Day: 1) lines at the polls, 2) voting equipment, 3) voter registration lists, and 4) provisional and absentee ballots. While machine breakdowns and polling place lines…
Nov 4
What We Don't Know

What We Don't Know

We now know that Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States of America. In the enormity of this moment in American history, the gritty details of election administration, upon which my Moritz colleagues and I spend so much…

Rank this Week: 88

Georgetown Law Webcasts and…

Georgetown Law Webcasts and Podcasts

Audio from discussions, lectures and panels at Georgetown Law School.

http://apps.law.georgetown.edu/webcasts/

Jan 31
Classroom Exercises in Asylum Advocacy

Classroom Exercises in Asylum Advocacy

[02/01/29 01:00 AM (edt)] Classroom Exercises in Asylum AdvocacyCenter for Applied Legal Studies (CALS)Georgetown University
Aug 11
Classroom AV Systems Tutorial

Classroom AV Systems Tutorial

Law Center AV System Tutorial from Georgetown University Law Center on Vimeo.
Jun 22
The Color of Surveillance: Government Monitoring of American Immigrant

The Color of Surveillance: Government Monitoring of American Immigrant

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Rank this Week: 185

What About Paris?

Features ideas and thoughts on servicing business clients as valued customers in American law firms. By Dan Hull.

http://www.whataboutclients.com/

Oct 22
Gonzoid Specimen # 1 from Duke Chanticleer 1975

Gonzoid Specimen # 1 from Duke Chanticleer 1975

Duke Chronicle piece 10/22/74 Duke Chanticleer piece August 1975 Original WAC/P? blog post 10/22/16 People don't want to accept that about themselves, that they're part of the general rot, and they react to that angrily, which is a very…
Aug 16
Mannish boys grow up to be Senators.

Mannish boys grow up to be Senators.
Aug 6
America's Street Fight: What's happens long-term? Does anyone have a clue?

America's Street Fight: What's happens long-term? Does anyone have a clue?

So what's the future for America and the West? What happens? Long-term, I mean. The divisiveness in this country is at an all-time high in my Boomer lifetime. No, I don't think it will result in civil war. Or in...

Rank this Week: 553

International Family Law

Covers international divorce law, international child custody, international child abduction and international prenuptial agreements. By Jeremy Morley.

http://www.internationalfamilylawfirm.com/

Aug 22
Judicial Reliance on Morley’s Expert Report on Risks of Child Visit to China

Judicial Reliance on Morley’s Expert Report on Risks of Child Visit to China

We are pleased to report that the Superior Court in Orange County, California has expressly relied upon my expert report on Chinese family law. The Court ruled that a father who was relocating to China should not be permitted to take his…
Jul 28
Don't Rely on the Hague Convention for Overseas Visit

Don't Rely on the Hague Convention for Overseas Visit

When considering whether to be concerned that the other parent plans to take a child on an overseas visit - which is normally a great benefit to a child and should generally be encouraged - it can be a huge mistake to rely merely on the…
Jul 13
Monaco’s New Law on International Private Law

Monaco’s New Law on International Private Law

Jeremy D. MorleyOn June 28, 2017 Monaco adopted a new Law on Private International Law. It sets forth the rules concerning divorce jurisdiction, authorizes spousal selection of the law to govern marital regimes, and provides rules concerning…

Rank this Week: 207

My Shingle

Covers client relations, ethics, malpractice, legal research, marketing and solo practice trends. By Carolyn Elefant.

http://myshingle.com/

Aug 22
How to Minimize the Time You Spend on Administrative Task

How to Minimize the Time You Spend on Administrative Task

Sponsored by Thomson Reuters Did you know up to 40% of time in a small law firm is spent on non billable, administrative work? That means you are basically working for free after 2 p.m. According to the 2016 State of U.S. Small…
Aug 14
Second Cities for Law Firm

Second Cities for Law Firm

Last year, I blogged about Second City Solos which suggested that lawyers may have more success in getting a new law practice off the ground since they’ll face less competition than they would in major metropolis cities like San…
Aug 9
The Legal Profession’s Invisible Women

The Legal Profession’s Invisible Women

Recently while online, I came across this post by a female law firm partner with 25 years of experience under her belt. She writes: This past year, I settled two enormous cases in federal district court, reeling in two success bonuses above…

Rank this Week: 451

NJ Family Legal Blog

Covers New Jersey family law. By Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/

Aug 22
You Can’t Disregard the Partnership Agreement When Valuing a Busine

You Can’t Disregard the Partnership Agreement When Valuing a Busine

In 2014, I authored a post on this blog entitled Stern Revisited – Using the Shareholder Agreement to Determine Value. I noted then that it seemed that after the Appellate Division’s decision in Brown v.…
Aug 10
SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTS FROM STANDARD UTILIZED IN RELOCATION CASES

SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTS FROM STANDARD UTILIZED IN RELOCATION CASES

In what seemed like an eventual, but no less dramatic change in family law jurisprudence, the Supreme Court of New Jersey in Bisbing v. Bisbing overturned the well-established two-part test used in determining whether a primary custodian…
Jun 29
A Rainbow by Any Other Name-Legal Name Change Granted for Transgender Child

A Rainbow by Any Other Name-Legal Name Change Granted for Transgender Child

In a case of first impression in New Jersey, I was privileged to represent the mother and custodial parent of a transgender child in a contested, but successful, application for the child’s legal name to be changed to the name…

Rank this Week: 727

Real Estate and Construction Law…

Real Estate and Construction Law Blog

Up-to-date information on real estate, construction, environmental, and land use law. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/

Aug 22
Faceoff with Federal Government Possibly Looming Following California Supreme Court CEQA Ruling; Cal High Speed Rail Project Also Vulnerable

Faceoff with Federal Government Possibly Looming Following California Supreme Court CEQA Ruling; Cal High Speed Rail Project Also Vulnerable

In July 2017, the California Supreme Court determined the federal Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 (49 U.S.C. § 10101 et seq.) (“ICCTA”) does not preempt the application of the California Environmental…
Jul 28
Corps and EPA Solicit Public Comment on Restoring Pre-Clean Water Rule Regulation

Corps and EPA Solicit Public Comment on Restoring Pre-Clean Water Rule Regulation

On July 27, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published their proposed rule to rescind the Clean Water Rule. This is the same rule that was released in pre-publication form in June, which we…
Jul 24
California Proposes New Permitting Procedures for Impacts to Wetlands and Waters of the State

California Proposes New Permitting Procedures for Impacts to Wetlands and Waters of the State

On July 21, 2017, the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) published its latest proposal for new permitting procedures that would apply to waters of the State, including wetlands. The proposal – which would…

Rank this Week: 975

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