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Consumer Advertising Law Blog

Covers consumer marketing, advertising and promotional activities. By Arnold & Porter.

http://www.consumeradvertisinglawblog.com/

Aug 30
CPSC Reduces Testing Requirements for Phthalates in Children’s Toys and Childcare Article

CPSC Reduces Testing Requirements for Phthalates in Children’s Toys and Childcare Article

On September 8, 2016, we reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would reduce the burden of testing for phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles.…
Jun 21
GAO Aims to Increase Consumer Clarity Regarding The Regulation of Memory Supplement Advertising

GAO Aims to Increase Consumer Clarity Regarding The Regulation of Memory Supplement Advertising

People are willing to do anything to improve their memory (especially if it means drinking champagne and eating dark chocolate!). It’s no surprise that dietary supplements that are intended to improve memory are a booming market.…
May 16
District Court Hangs Up on Call to Strike Down FTC’s Guidance on Soundboard Technology

District Court Hangs Up on Call to Strike Down FTC’s Guidance on Soundboard Technology

A federal district court sustained the validity of the FTC’s informal opinion letter that brings telemarketing calls that utilize soundboard technology within the purview of the Telemarketing Sales Rules (TSR) and rejected a First…

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Minnesota Litigator

Covers legal developments for civil litigators in Minnesota. By Seth Leventhal.

http://www.leventhalpllc.com/news-commentary/

Sep 20
Court Scam: State Courts Require a $299 (plus $5) Filing Fee To File a Notice of Removal?

Court Scam: State Courts Require a $299 (plus $5) Filing Fee To File a Notice of Removal?

It is a shame when a justice system behaves unjustly. In Minnesota, when a client is sued in state court and removes the case to federal court, the client is obligated to pay a “filing fee” to the state court for the simple filing…
Sep 13
Tracking Down Dollars…Someone’s Gotta Do It…

Tracking Down Dollars…Someone’s Gotta Do It…

Among civil litigators, the variety of legal practice is staggering. It is hard to believe that we think of ourselves as having the same job. In fact, we most certainly do not. Many lawyers at Messerli & Kramer do debt collection work…
Sep 11
Hansmeier/Steele, Guava/Prenda Coda: The Tail of a Sad Tale…

Hansmeier/Steele, Guava/Prenda Coda: The Tail of a Sad Tale…

Update (September 11, 2017): Mr. Hansmeier’s public defender’s efforts to dismiss the 18-count indictment against Mr. Hansmeier were unsuccessful (denial of motion, last week, linked here). Few, if any, will feel sympathy for Mr.…

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Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…

Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois civil procedure, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, medical malpractice and medical device liability. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicago-personal-injury-lawyer-blawg.com

Sep 11
Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court’s New Trial Order Based on Alleged Confusing Jury Instruction

Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court’s New Trial Order Based on Alleged Confusing Jury Instruction

A Cook County jury’s not-guilty verdict for Tinley Park Roller Rink, a south suburban roller rink, will stand after the Illinois Appellate Court reversed a trial court’s order of a new trial. The appeals panel stated that there…
Aug 28
$7.55 Million Jury Verdict Entered for Minor Who Contracted E. Coli Infection at Petting Zoo

$7.55 Million Jury Verdict Entered for Minor Who Contracted E. Coli Infection at Petting Zoo

A 10-year-old girl, identified as E.H., was with her family at Dehn’s Pumpkins, a Minnesota pumpkin patch. The facility included a petting zoo in which children could pet the cows housed in a feedlot behind a metal gate. E.H. spent some…
Aug 23
Chicago is One of the Top Three Cities Where Crane Risks Rise as Construction Projects Increase

Chicago is One of the Top Three Cities Where Crane Risks Rise as Construction Projects Increase

New construction in the U.S. is at an all-time high. According to the 2017 Rider Levett Bucknall Crane index, Chicago makes the top three, along with Seattle and Los Angeles, among cities with the most cranes in operation in the U.S. at the…

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IP Dragon

Covers intellectual property in China.

http://ipdragon.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

From now on, you can find new articles of IP Dragon on: ipdragon.org.So good bye to ipdragon.blogspot,com and hello ipdragon.org.All ipdragon.blogspot.com links will continue to be active, but will be redirected to ipdragon.orgAlso you…
Apr 7
Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

Shades of Red by Skram1 see ColourloversThe real question: "What shade of red will attract liability?"After publishing a draft of the copyright law, the National Copyright Administration comes now with a A Brief Explanation…
Mar 12
Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

Clone and OriginalThe silver screen is known to bring out the imagination of people. However, China's film industry has not given birth to a poster child of creativity, eyeing laboriously to any movie that has some measure of success, Chinese…

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Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

Cover international estate planning considerations, sophisticated estate planning techniques, answers to common estate planning questions, and probate, estate and gift tax law By Janet Brewer.

http://blog.calprobate.com/

Sep 14
Undue Influence Difficult to Prove but Not Impossible

Undue Influence Difficult to Prove but Not Impossible

Legal formalities are the key to a valid will. However, undue influence can create a major challenge.
Sep 13
Slayer Statutes are Sometimes Difficult to Enforce

Slayer Statutes are Sometimes Difficult to Enforce

The real challenge is finding out who is responsible for the death and will they benefit from the death.
Sep 12
Michigan Accepts Unsigned Will into Probate

Michigan Accepts Unsigned Will into Probate

An appellate court in Michigan overturns precedent and rules signature is not needed.

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Durham-in-Wonderland

Features comments and analysis about the Duke/Nifong case. By Professor KC Johnson.

http://durhamwonderland.blogspot.com/

Jul 17
Closing Comment

Closing Comment

When I first started writing about the lacrosse case, at a joint historians’ blog called Cliopatria, I did so in reaction to the Group of 88 statement. Then (and now) I considered the statement an indefensible betrayal by professors of…
Jul 13
The Group of 88 & Wikipedia

The Group of 88 & Wikipedia

Some interesting comments in a Wikipedia discussion thread regarding efforts to remove mention of their membership in the Group from Wikipedia bios of Group of 88 members. The evidence regarding Cathy Davidson, author of the infamous…
Jul 11
Howard Update

Howard Update

Anne Blythe reports in the N&O that Judge Hudson has said he wants to grant bail to Darryl Howard, whose prosecution, writes Blythe, the judge described “as one of the most 'horrendous' prosecutions he had seen in his 34 years on…

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Legal Research Plus

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

http://legalresearchplus.com

Feb 3
American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

The list includes: Open States: Discover Politics in Your State Crime Statistics Travelers’ Health Famous Trials, UMKC School of Law Country Statistics In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 360 Degrees of Financial…
Feb 3
American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

The list includes: Open States: Discover Politics in Your State Crime Statistics Travelers’ Health Famous Trials, UMKC School of Law Country Statistics In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 360 Degrees of Financial…
Feb 3
American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

American Library Association (ALA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA): Best Free Reference Websites List

The list includes: Open States: Discover Politics in Your State Crime Statistics Travelers’ Health Famous Trials, UMKC School of Law Country Statistics In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience 360 Degrees of Financial…

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Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the…

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the Legal Profession

A forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and aspiring lawyers.

http://ms-jd.org/blog/

Sep 5
Failure Turned Inside Out: Failure is a State of Mind

Failure Turned Inside Out: Failure is a State of Mind

Name: Ryan S. Ragland, Esq. Professional Title: Municipal Trial Counsel, Hamilton County Public Defender Sector: Public Law School: The Ohio State University Years Practicing: 1.5 years Area of Specialization: Criminal…
Sep 5
Let’s Get On It: Drafting Your Professional Development Plan

Let&#8217;s Get On It: Drafting Your Professional Development Plan

September marks the end of my law firm billable year and therefore, the best time to re-evaluate my Professional Development Plan (“PDP”). In short, a PDP for a lawyer should track his/her realistic developmental goals; provide a…
Sep 5
Ms. Pre-JD: Goals for a Successful Fall Semester

Ms. Pre-JD: Goals for a Successful Fall Semester

Fall always marks the beginning of school for me. I know the leaves change color and pumpkin spice lattes return to Starbucks, but as a college student in Manhattan, I don’t see the leaves and I make my own coffee to save money. What I…

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Inter Alia

Covers internet legal research resources. By Tom Mighell.

http://www.inter-alia.net/blog/

Apr 8
Introducing the Friday Tech Fix

Introducing the Friday Tech Fix

I will wager that most of you don’t have a lot of time to keep up with the latest tech gadgets, apps, sites, and services. While I probably don’t have a lot of time for that either, I have come to recognize my tech addiction for…
Apr 8
Back to Blogging, and a Pivot

Back to Blogging, and a Pivot

From the looks of it, this is my first official blog post in over 6 months, and only the second post in more than a year. From the days when I used to track law bloggers, I definitely qualify as an “inactive.” I’ve been…
Sep 14
The iPad Pro vs. Windows Surface Pro 3: An Early Look

The iPad Pro vs. Windows Surface Pro 3: An Early Look

If you happened to be sleeping or otherwise absent last week, you may have missed that Apple announced a few products. Being an iPad fan, I was of course interested to see the much-rumored announcement of the iPad Pro, a much larger tablet…

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Mass Tort Defense

Covers legal issues relating to defense of mass tort cases and large scale product liability claims. By Sean P. Wajert of Dechert, LLP.

http://www.masstortdefense.com/

May 18
Supreme Court Offers Some Guidance on Standing

Supreme Court Offers Some Guidance on Standing

The Supreme Court has decided a case involving injury-in-fact and standing issues that may have significant impacts on class actions. See Spokeo Inc. v. Robins, No. 13-1339 (U.S. 5/16/16). Spokeo, Inc. operated a “people…
May 11
Ninth Circuit Refuses to Revive Water Class Action

Ninth Circuit Refuses to Revive Water Class Action

The Ninth Circuit this week declined to revive a proposed class action in Washington federal court accusing defendant of mis-labeling a water drink containing caffeine. See Harold Maple v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, No.…
May 2
First Circuit Affirms Exclusion of Specific Causation Opinion

First Circuit Affirms Exclusion of Specific Causation Opinion

The First Circuit recently affirmed the exclusion of plaintiff's expert in a toxic tort claim, leading to summary judgment. See Milward v. Rust-Oleum Corp., No. 13-2132, 2016 WL 1622620 (1st Cir. 4/25/16). Plaintiff Milward worked…

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Securities Litigation and…

Securities Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Blog

Covers SEC investigations, insider trading, derivative actions, white collar defense, and whistleblowers. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/securities-litigation/

Sep 19
Cryptocurrencies: Are They Securities?

Cryptocurrencies: Are They Securities?

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have been in the news a lot lately, but many people still don’t know what they are—or whether they’re regulated. Here’s a quick rundown. What Are Cryptocurrencies?…
Sep 13
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Covered Class Actions May Be Litigated in State Court

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Covered Class Actions May Be Litigated in State Court

As the beginning of the next US Supreme Court term nears, one case in particular has caught our attention, as the question presented asks whether state courts have jurisdiction over certain securities class actions. The case before the…
Aug 31
“It’s Complicated:” The Evolving Case Law on How Relationships Impact Insider Trading Liability

“It’s Complicated:” The Evolving Case Law on How Relationships Impact Insider Trading Liability

Last Wednesday, former SAC Capital Advisors manager Mathew Martoma lost a bid to overturn his 2014 insider trading conviction in the Second Circuit. United States v. Martoma, No. 14-3599, 2017 WL 3611518 (2d Cir. Aug. 23, 2017). …

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Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice issues related to minors and children, including child safety, crimes against children, as well as medical care and health issues. By David A. Wolf.

http://www.floridachildinjurylawyer.com/

Aug 15
What if a Child is Bitten or Attacked by a Neighbor’s Dog? Legal Rights of the Injured Child in Florida

What if a Child is Bitten or Attacked by a Neighbor’s Dog? Legal Rights of the Injured Child in Florida

In Florida, a child should be able to ride a bike, spend time with friends, and play sports / games in a safe and nurturing environment. Most neighborhoods in Florida are safe and filled with neighbors who are friendly, conscientious,…
Aug 14
What are the Legal Rights of a Family Following the Death of a Child at a Day Care Center, School or Summer Camp? Hot Van and School Bus Death

What are the Legal Rights of a Family Following the Death of a Child at a Day Care Center, School or Summer Camp? Hot Van and School Bus Death

In Florida and other warm weather States, the same tragic story seems to be reported every Spring and Summer. A child is left by a day care center in a van or bus and dies as a result of hyperthermia. The name of the child is…
Aug 13
What if a Child is Injured Under the Care of a Babysitter, Day Care Center, School, or Summer Camp? The Legal and Practical Evaluation of a Case

What if a Child is Injured Under the Care of a Babysitter, Day Care Center, School, or Summer Camp? The Legal and Practical Evaluation of a Case

Parents rely on others to provide child care during the work day, nights, and vacations as needed. Most child care providers do an excellent job in supervising the children in a safe and nurturing environment. There are some child care…

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Religious Left Law

Politically progressive law professors from various religious traditions discuss law and cognate subjects from their unique perspectives: Legal theory, politics, and comparative theology.

http://www.religiousleftlaw.com/

Sep 17
Wedding Cakes, the Supreme Court, and the Politics of Left and Right

Wedding Cakes, the Supreme Court, and the Politics of Left and Right

As you probably know, Masterpiece Cakeshop refused to afford its services for a same-sex wedding reception in Colorado on religious grounds, was found liable for its discrimination, and the case is before the Supreme Court. A number of things…
Sep 7
The Bedouin worldview .... or, philosophy among the Bedouin

The Bedouin worldview .... or, philosophy among the Bedouin

Historically, philosophy has been articulated in an astonishingly wide —at least from today’s vantage point—array of literary forms and genres, although I’m not aware of any systematic comparative work on this score…
Sep 6
The Manifesto of the 121: French Intellectuals and Decolonization

The Manifesto of the 121: French Intellectuals and Decolonization

As I learned this morning from my Verso Radical Diary, The Manifesto of the 121 was signed on this date in 1960: “The Manifesto of the 121 (Full title: Déclaration sur le droit à l’insoumission dans la guerre…

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TechnoLlama

Covers copyrights, creative commons, DRM, open source and more. By Andres Guadamuz.

http://www.technollama.co.uk

Sep 15
Monkey selfie case settled out of court, questions remain

Monkey selfie case settled out of court, questions remain

So, the long-running legal saga starring a photographer, a monkey and an animal rights organisation has finally come to an end when both parties (not the monkey) have reached a settlement. While it is not common to learn the particulars of…
Aug 18
The great free speech online debate

The great free speech online debate

One of the most over-used (yet true) legal comparisons in Internet regulation studies is to contrast the European and US approaches to freedom of speech when it comes to cyberspace. The United States favours an almost unlimited view of…
Aug 8
Should academics try to engage the public?

Should academics try to engage the public?

This may seem like an odd title given the fact that I write a blog and I also have an active social media presence. But the question of public engagement is one that does come up often in academic circles, where we are increasingly encouraged…

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Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law…

Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law Blog

Covers Inland Empire municipal law, personal injury law, real estate law and small business law.

http://michaelreiterlaw.wordpress.com/

Jul 20
Can You Go to Jail for Not Getting a Building Permit?

Can You Go to Jail for Not Getting a Building Permit?

Building a structure without a permit (with exceptions on the meaning of structure under the California Building Code) is a misdemeanor in most California local entities. Usually, the punishment for a misdemeanor under most municipal codes…
Jul 12
Neighbors, Google Maps and Dispute

Neighbors, Google Maps and Dispute

By Michael Reiter, Attorney at Law I have been involved in a number of neighbor disputes, long-running and costly. But this is a new one. You should definitely click on the article, but a neighbor in Washington State mowed the shortened…
Dec 20
Investigative Reporting Website Creates San Diego Code Enforcement Database and Map

Investigative Reporting Website Creates San Diego Code Enforcement Database and Map

“inewsource.org” is a non-profit news-gathering organization in San Diego. They have put together data regarding complaints and resolutions into a searchable database found here. This database includes all complaints…

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Forced Migration Current Awareness…

Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog

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

http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/

Sep 20
Thematic Focus: Work/Economic Aspect

Thematic Focus: Work/Economic Aspect

News:"Trump Administration Rejects Study Showing Positive Impact of Refugees," New York Times, 18 Sept. 2017 [text]- "Trump administration officials, under pressure from the White House to provide a rationale for reducing the number of…
Sep 19
Thematic Focus: Education

Thematic Focus: Education

An App to Crowdfund Higher Education for Refugees (Refugees Deeply, Aug. 2017) [text]"Duquesne University Professor Researches Books for Refugees," The Duquesne Duke, 24 Aug. 2017 [text]"Educating Syrian Refugees: Challenges Facing Host…
Sep 19
Thematic Focus: General

Thematic Focus: General

News: The New York Declaration on Refugees is a year old. There will be a high-level meeting tomorrow in New York to mark the anniversary; watch it live on UN WebTV. For more info., read a briefing from UNHCR, an assessment from Oxfam…

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Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

Covers trade dress, trademark, design patent and counterfeiting issues in the fashion industry. By New York Law School.

http://www.caseclothesed.com/

Aug 26
What Are The Common Laws That Affect A Business?

What Are The Common Laws That Affect A Business?

Businesses, whether it be a small business selling a drone gimbal; or a […]
Jul 25
How to Identify Topnotch Lawyer

How to Identify Topnotch Lawyer

For obtaining the differentiation, the prerequisites have changed since the time of Lincoln. […]
Jul 19
Accessing Files and Records for Court

Accessing Files and Records for Court

Whether you’re just a student, a document is vital. Access to such records […]

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Law & Humanities Blog

About law, literature and the humanities. By the Law & Humanities Institute.

http://lawlit.blogspot.com/

Sep 20
West In Praise of Richard Weisberg's Intransigence @GeorgetownLaw @CardozoLaw

West In Praise of Richard Weisberg's Intransigence @GeorgetownLaw @CardozoLaw

Robin L. West, Georgetown University Law Center, has published In Praise of Richard Weisberg's Intransigence at 29 Law & Literature 21 (2017). Here is the abstract. In early essays on Herman Melville’s Billy Budd, Sailor, Richard…
Sep 20
Munshi on Comparative Law and Decolonizing Critique @GeorgetownLaw

Munshi on Comparative Law and Decolonizing Critique @GeorgetownLaw

Sherally K. Munski, Georgetown University Law Center, has published Comparative Law and Decolonizing Critique. Here is the abstract. This essay seeks to reanimate comparative legal scholarship by reorienting it towards decolonizing critique.…
Sep 20
Feminism In London: An October 14-15 Event Sponsored by FiLiA @FiLiA_charity @ThomGidden

Feminism In London: An October 14-15 Event Sponsored by FiLiA @FiLiA_charity @ThomGidden

Via Thom Giddens @ThomGiddens:FiLiA announces a conference at the Institute of Education, London, October 14-15, 2017, on Feminism in London. Some of the panels and workshops include "When Courage Is "Illegal," "Justice For Women,"…

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WisBlawg

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

http://wisblawg.law.wisc.edu/

Sep 20
Using Infographics in Strategic Planning & Assessment

Using Infographics in Strategic Planning & Assessment

The UW Law Library engages in regular strategic planning and assessment of our effectiveness in achieving our mission and realizing our goals. At the beginning of the academic year, we develop a strategic plan consisting of three parts:…
Sep 14
Access LLMC Digital Remotely With Your Wisconsin State Law Library Card

Access LLMC Digital Remotely With Your Wisconsin State Law Library Card

LLMC Digital is a searchable archive of historical primary legal sources for Wisconsin, the United States, and other jurisdictions. Wisconsin materials included in LLMC’s collections include historical Wisconsin reports, session laws,…
Sep 7
Arrest Data Analysis Tool Available from Bureau of Justice Statistic

Arrest Data Analysis Tool Available from Bureau of Justice Statistic

Established in 1949, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is the United States’ primary source for criminal justice statistics. BJS publishes many reports such as the seminal Crime in the United States as well as several data analysis…

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Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers acar accidents, motorcycle crashes, and trucking accidents. By Ryan Bradley.

http://www.missouriaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Dec 26
Parents Intervene in Busch Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Parents Intervene in Busch Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The parents of Adrienne Martin, the woman who died from an overdose in the home of August Busch IV, were allowed to intervene as plaintiffs in the ensuing Missouri wrongful death lawsuit. The Missouri Court of Appeals in the Eastern District…
Oct 3
Should Lawyers be Allowed to Discriminate against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered Individuals in Jury Selection? A New Bill seeks to Prohibit this Currently Allowed Practice in Federal Court.

Should Lawyers be Allowed to Discriminate against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered Individuals in Jury Selection? A New Bill seeks to Prohibit this Currently Allowed Practice in Federal Court.

Currently, lawyers in federal court can discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered individuals when selecting a jury to hear their client's case. However, a new bill introduced in the United States Senate seeks to curb this…
Aug 6
Megabus Crash in Litchfield, IL

Megabus Crash in Litchfield, IL

A double-decker Megabus ran into an overpass support beam on Interstate 55 in Litchfield, Illinois on Thursday. At least one person has died and three dozen have been seriously injured. The bus was traveling between Chicago and Kansas…

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In Search of Perfect Client…

In Search of Perfect Client Service

Covers client communications, client service, billing, and more. By Patrick Lamb.

http://www.patrickjlamb.com/

Aug 10
Valorem recognized by in-house counsel as a Leading Collaboration Firm

Valorem recognized by in-house counsel as a Leading Collaboration Firm

Valorem Law Group is honored to be one of the law firms “who leading legal decision makers say are the tops in collaboration.” According to BTI Consulting, which reported the findings of its interviews with corporate law…
Aug 3
The importance of learning what does NOT need to be done, and other things.

The importance of learning what does NOT need to be done, and other things.

I just read an article in Law360 discussing Microsoft’s commitment to shift 90% of its work to alternative fee arrangements. Michael Rynowecer of BTI Consulting is quoted as saying the move is “one of the most…
Aug 2
Nicole Auerbach honored as one of Chicago’s most influential women lawyer

Nicole Auerbach honored as one of Chicago’s most influential women lawyer

Kudos to our very own Nicole Auerbach, who was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Most Influential Women Lawyers. Here is how Crain’s summarized Nicole: After concluding that the billable hour…

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Trial Advocacy Blog

Focuses on trial advocacy. From Temple University's Beasley School of Law.

http://indexhtml.blogspot.com/

Mar 11
Temple Law alum vies for vacant Montana Supreme Court seat

Temple Law alum vies for vacant Montana Supreme Court seat

Copyright 2014 Great Falls TribuneAll Rights ReservedGreat Falls Tribune (Montana)March 9, 2014 Sunday1 EditionSECTION: A; Pg. 1LENGTH: 1677 wordsHEADLINE: 15 vie for vacant state Supreme Court seatBYLINE: By, John S.…
Nov 21
Samuel Pond and Jerry Lehocky Create Trial Advocacy Scholarship at Temple University Beasley School of Law

Samuel Pond and Jerry Lehocky Create Trial Advocacy Scholarship at Temple University Beasley School of Law

Once classmates, now law partners, attorneys Samuel H. Pond and Jerry M. Lehocky have found a way to give back to the institution that launched their highly successful careers in law. The two partners at Philadelphia-based Pond Lehocky Stern…
Nov 14
August/September 2013 Law Library Acquisition

August/September 2013 Law Library Acquisition

Administrative LawFederal administrative law / by Gary Lawson.Lawson, Gary, 1958-St. Paul, Minn. : West, c2013.TZ2 L445 2013 Administrative Law Developments in Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice, 2012 / edited by Jeffery S. …

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New York Law Notes

Provides a summary of an Appellate Division case of special interest to New York practitioners.

http://drdiekman.podbean.com

Sep 20
Insincere promises and fraud.

Insincere promises and fraud.

Practice point: An insincere promise to perform a contractual obligation is not actionable as fraud.Student note: Absent this rule, contract claims would be routinely pleaded in the alternative as fraud, eroding the distinction…
Sep 20
A 3211(a) motion.

A 3211(a) motion.

Practice point: The court may not treat the motion as one for summary judgment without having given the parties notice that it intends to do so, pursuant to CPLR 3211(c).Student note: On a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause…
Sep 18
Moving for relief from a conditional order of preclusion.

Moving for relief from a conditional order of preclusion.

Practice point: To obtain relief from a conditional order of preclusion, the defaulting party must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for the failure to produce the requested items and the existence of a potentially meritorious claim or…

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The Florida Asset Protection Blog

Covers bankruptcy planning, creditor rights, fraudulent conveyances, homestead protections and offshore planning. By Jonathan Alper.

http://www.assetprotectionfl.com/

Dec 7
Does Dependent Adult Child Support Head of Household Garnishment Exemption

Does Dependent Adult Child Support Head of Household Garnishment Exemption

An attorney called me about one of their clients who is being forced to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy because his wages were garnished. The attorney said that the client supported an adult child living at home. The attorney asked whether…
Nov 30
Can Financial Advisory Fees Be Exempt From Wage Garnishment?

Can Financial Advisory Fees Be Exempt From Wage Garnishment?

Some financial advisers are compensated for managing their clients’ money based upon a percentage of the clients’ securities portfolio. The typical adviser earns annually one percent of assets under management. One such financial…
Nov 24
Maximum Amounts Of Administrative Garnishment

Maximum Amounts Of Administrative Garnishment

This brief post supplements a post earlier this year concerning federal agency administrative wage garnishments. The earlier post stated that state law garnishment exemptions to do apply to administrative garnishments by federal agencies…

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CAMLAW : Complementary And…

CAMLAW : Complementary And Alternative Medicine Law Blog

Covers chiropractic, dietary supplements, ethical issues, insurance, malpractice and risk management, spirituality and yoga. By Michael H. Cohen.

http://www.camlawblog.com/

Apr 3
Even More Healthcare Posts at the Michael H Cohen Law Group Healthcare & FDA Law Blog

Even More Healthcare Posts at the Michael H Cohen Law Group Healthcare & FDA Law Blog

For regular readers of the CAM Law Blog, we're adding new articles to our updated blog on our law firm website.For more details, see the Michael H Cohen Law Group Healthcare and FDA Law Blog. You'll find articles on topics such…
May 28
Physicians and chiropractors navigate functional medicine legal issue

Physicians and chiropractors navigate functional medicine legal issue

Physicians, naturopathic medical doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers must navigate legal and liability rules to successfully practice functional medicine.Functional medicine is an approach to…
Mar 5
Stem cell therapies engender changing regulatory environment

Stem cell therapies engender changing regulatory environment

Accelerating technologies are changing the regulatory environment to accommodate novel approaches to treating disease--stem cell laws being a case in point.We've published several posts and expect to expand these in coming days. Look…

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Photo Attorney

Covers legal issues for photographers. By Carolyn E. Wright.

http://www.photoattorney.com

Sep 19
Can an Infringer Purchase a Retroactive License?

Can an Infringer Purchase a Retroactive License?

Many infringers attempt to purchase a license after the infringing act begins. Does the “retroactive license” absolve the infringement? No, said the court in Palmer/Kane, LLC v. Rosen Books Works, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-7406 (SD NY…
Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…
Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…

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Gamso - For the Defense

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

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

Aug 25
No Winner

No Winner

There is so much about which to cry.CharlottesvilleBarcelonaSyria We might quote Tacitus.They make a desolation and call it peace.It's easy to hate in response.Other things are hard. Hard to draw strength and inspiration from the…
Jul 24
The Nooses Tighten

The Nooses Tighten

As I type this, it is a little after 1 in the morning in Ohio. In just under 9 hours, Ron Phillips will be killed at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville.The killers will be a group of prison guards. It's duty…
Jul 22
And It's Wikipedia by a Noose

And It's Wikipedia by a Noose

They plan to kill TaiChin Preyor Thursday.It's not all that surprising. We're talking Texas, after all. And while executions are fewer these days than just a few years ago, well . . . . We're talking Texas, after…

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Saber Leyes No Es Saber Derecho

Covers constitutional law and jurisprudence (in Spanish). Features legal news, cases and commentaries from Argentina, U.S. and the Americas.

http://www.saberderecho.com/

Sep 15
El Convenio 169 de la OIT sobre Pueblos Indígenas y Tribale

El Convenio 169 de la OIT sobre Pueblos Indígenas y Tribale

Que la sigla OIT no nos confunda: a pesar de estar elaborado bajo el "paraguas" de la OIT, este Convenio es un instrumento de alcance mucho más amplio que algo específico de materia laboral o sindical.Siempre que surgen…
Aug 15
Curso gratuito y abierto de jurisprudencia online de la Corte Suprema

Curso gratuito y abierto de jurisprudencia online de la Corte Suprema

Buena parte de lo que hemos hecho en este semestre tiene que ver con la preparación de este curso, originalmente pensado para el Programa de Formación de Magistrados y Funcionarios Sustitutos de la Provincia de La Pampa.La idea…
Jun 27
Tres picos: la Corte Suprema 2012- 2017

Tres picos: la Corte Suprema 2012- 2017

El título parece un poco ambicioso pero no es inexacto. La idea es ver el nivel de atención que tuvo la Corte, tal como es reflejado a través de Google Trends (que compila los agrgados de gente buscando cosas en la web)…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers employeee benefits, ERISA, and employment law. By Stanley D. Baum.

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

Sep 20
ERISA-Ninth Circuit Holds That ERISA Does Not Ban Lifetime Benefit Maximums For Certain Retiree-Only Plan

ERISA-Ninth Circuit Holds That ERISA Does Not Ban Lifetime Benefit Maximums For Certain Retiree-Only Plan

In King v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, No. 15-55880 (9th Cir. 2017), upon reviewing the decision of the district court, a panel for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (the “Panel”) held as follows. First, the Panel…
Sep 19
ERISA-Third Circuit Grants Deference To The Plan Administrator And Upholds Its Decision As To The Amount Of Benefit

ERISA-Third Circuit Grants Deference To The Plan Administrator And Upholds Its Decision As To The Amount Of Benefit

In Dowling v. Pension Plan for Salaried Employees of Union Pac. Corp. & Affiliates, No. 16-1977 (3rd Cir. 2017), former Union Pacific employee, John Dowling (“Dowling”), is covered by a 277-page retirement plan composed of…
Sep 13
ERISA-Eighth Circuit Holds That Employer Was Precluded From Denying Liability To Pay Fringe-Benefit Contribution

ERISA-Eighth Circuit Holds That Employer Was Precluded From Denying Liability To Pay Fringe-Benefit Contribution

In Twin City Pipe Trades Service Association, Inc. v. Wenner Quality Services, Inc., No.16-1791 (8th Cir. 2017), Twin City Pipe Trades Service Association, Inc. (the “Association”) is attempting to recover unpaid fringe-benefit…

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Ringler Radio - Legal Settlements

Internet radio show / Podcast hosted by the leaders in structured settlements. From Ringler Associates and the Law Talk Network.

http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio

Sep 4
Alleviating the Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Proce

Alleviating the Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Proce

The workers’ compensation and disability management process can be complicated for both employers and their workers. In this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Duke Wolpert talk about…
Aug 15
The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance and Universal Claims Certification

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance and Universal Claims Certification

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), the largest professional association in the insurance industry, recently announced a new initiative, the Universal Claims Certification (UCC), which is a certification program with a goal…
Jul 17
Sports Concussions on the Field

Sports Concussions on the Field

Professional athletes in the NFL and other professional sports have concussions on the field, leading to questions about the long-time impact on a player’s health and workers compensation litigation cases. Today on Ringler Radio, host,…

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Federalist Society SCOTUScast

Provides expert commentary on U.S. Supreme Court cases as they are argued and issued. By the Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies.

http://fedsoc.server326.com/audio/SCOTUScast/SCOTUScast.xml

Sep 12
White v. Pauly - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

White v. Pauly - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On January 9, 2017, the Supreme Court decided White v. Pauly, a petition involving a denial of qualified immunity to law enforcement officers in a civil rights dispute. In October 2011, officers Kevin Truesdale and Michael Mariscal went…
Sep 1
Jenkins v. Hutton & Virginia v. LeBlanc - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

Jenkins v. Hutton & Virginia v. LeBlanc - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

In June, the Supreme Court issued per curiam opinions in two habeas cases: Jenkins v. Hutton and Virginia v. LeBlanc. In today’s episode, we will be discussing the opinions in both cases. Jenkins v. Hutton…
Aug 31
McLane Co. v. EEOC - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

McLane Co. v. EEOC - Post-Decision SCOTUScast

On April 3, 2017, the Supreme Court decided McLane Co., Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In 2008, Damiana Ochoa filed a sex discrimination charge under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against her former…

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Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. By Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/

Sep 18
Charged with Stalking in MA? – Here’s What you Need to Know.

Charged with Stalking in MA? – Here’s What you Need to Know.

Stalking and harassment crimes generally involve two people who know each other, often intimately. For this reason, when a person is facing charges for stalking or criminal harassment, he may have been unaware that his behavior had crossed…
Sep 14
Burglar Gets 327 Years for Home Invasions and Robberies Targeting Senior Citizen

Burglar Gets 327 Years for Home Invasions and Robberies Targeting Senior Citizen

A San Francisco burglar just received a 327-year sentence for wreaking havoc on the city’s elderly residents. In 2014, German Woods began his criminal spree of home invasions and robberies. The 60-year-old burglar targeted vulnerable…
Sep 12
Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident in MA?

Charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident in MA?

Commonly referred to as “hit and run,” leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense in MA. As with most crimes, the penalties depend largely on the particulars of the case, the severity of the accident, and prior…

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Georgia Family Law Blog

Covers family law Issues in Georgia, including divorce, alimony, and child support. By Stephen M. Worrall.

http://www.gafamilylawblog.com/

Nov 18
We're Moving!

We're Moving!

I am consolidating the content of all of our blogs at our Georgia Family Law website. Please join us there for new posts and to find all of our old posts.
Nov 18
We're Moving!

We're Moving!

I am consolidating the content of all of our blogs at our Georgia Family Law website. Please join us there for new posts and to find all of our old posts.
Jul 27
What happens with my Social Security if I get divorced?

What happens with my Social Security if I get divorced?

As a Cobb County divorce attorney, many clients ask me what the Social Security consequences would be if they were divorced. Many questions need to be answered. Experts at AARP and the Social Security Administration provide this…

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TinyTechIP

Covers emerging patent developments in the areas of microelectromechanical systems and nanotechnology. By Blaise Mouttet.

http://tinytechip.blogspot.com/

Apr 1
ReRAM Patent Landscape

ReRAM Patent Landscape

ReRAM (Resistance RAM) is a type of memory which may one day replace Flash as the common form of non-volatile storage for electronic devices. I recently updated a file I keep on US patents related to ReRAM and some related non-volatile…
Dec 30
Top Ten Nanotechnology Patents of 2012

Top Ten Nanotechnology Patents of 2012

The following is a list of the most interesting nanotechnology patents this past year (in my opinion):#10 - US 8093786 - Nanoscale piezoelectrics (Stevens Institute of Technology)This patent teaches manufacturing piezoelectric nanofibers…
Nov 5
Memristor debate: "If it works who cares?"

Memristor debate: "If it works who cares?"

I have made various public arguments over the past year about why Leon Chua and HP's "memristor" models are all hype rather than a legitimate scientific model for resistance switching (e.g.

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Excess Copyright

Covers the harm of excess copyright enforcement. By Howard Knopf.

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/

Sep 14
The Blacklock’s Perfectly Predictable Costs Appeal Dismissal & a Preview of Potential Problem

The Blacklock’s Perfectly Predictable Costs Appeal Dismissal & a Preview of Potential Problem

The Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) heard Blacklock’s appeal of Justice Barnes’ costs ruling on September 12, 2017 and perfectly predictably dismissed the appeal with costs. The FCA not only ruled “from the…
Sep 12
Blacklock's Loses Appeal of Justice Barnes' Costs Order: Dismissed from the Bench

Blacklock's Loses Appeal of Justice Barnes' Costs Order: Dismissed from the Bench

From the Federal Court of Appeal Docket:Court Number :A-25-17Style of Cause :1395804 ONTARIO LTD. (c.o.b. BLACKLOCK'S REPORTER) v. AGCProceeding Category :AppealsNature :Appeal (S.27 - Final) - By or Against the CrownType of Action…
Aug 30
Copyright Consternation & Confusion on Canadian Campuses as York Cogitates its Appeal

Copyright Consternation & Confusion on Canadian Campuses as York Cogitates its Appeal

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/87/Captain_copyright.jpgThe Canadian educational community awaits York University’s Notice of Appeal from the July 12, 2017 decision of the Federal Court in Access Copyright v. York…

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On the Record

Covers business, legal and government-related news. By The Daily Record.

http://thedailyrecord.com/ontherecord/

Sep 21
David J. Shuster | Kramon & Graham

David J. Shuster | Kramon & Graham

David J. Shuster, the managing principal at Kramon & Graham, has been elected to the board of directors for the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Shuster is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the areas of complex commercial…
Sep 21
2 public health care workers want to create mosquito emoji

2 public health care workers want to create mosquito emoji

Two public health care workers in Maryland have the itch to add a mosquito emoji to the online animal kingdom. The Baltimore Sun reports Marla Shaivitz and Jeff Chertak want to generate buzz for the emoji with a petition to the…
Sep 21
After liver transplant, Maryland’s House speaker is back to serving

After liver transplant, Maryland’s House speaker is back to serving

All winter, it was clear Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch’s health was deteriorating. His stride was slower; his face was becoming gaunt. He’d lost almost 50 pounds in six months, and by the end of the legislative session in…

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Reclaiming Futures

Covers juvenile courts, justice and reform.

http://reclaimingfutures.org/

Sep 6
Girls and Opioids: Vulnerabilities & Opportunitie

Girls and Opioids: Vulnerabilities & Opportunitie

In two separate blog posts in 2016, we discussed opioid use rates and substance use issues among adolescent girls involved with juvenile justice. In July 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s…
Aug 22
2017 Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Questioning, Gender Nonconforming and Transgender (LGBQ/GNCT) Youth Involved with Juvenile Justice

2017 Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Questioning, Gender Nonconforming and Transgender (LGBQ/GNCT) Youth Involved with Juvenile Justice

Since joining Reclaiming Futures, I have listened to the open meetings of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ). Supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), FACJJ (pronounced FAC Jay)…
Jun 21
Reclaiming Futures SBIRT Implementation: Progress & Plan

Reclaiming Futures SBIRT Implementation: Progress & Plan

Before sharing our accomplishments and expansion efforts, let’s take a moment to acknowledge numerous people and organizations that we have had the privilege of working with over the past few years to implement Reclaiming Futures’…

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Property Insurance Coverage Law…

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Covers property insurance coverage matters. By Merlin Law Group.

http://www.propertyinsurancecoveragelaw.com/

Sep 20
Hurricane Harvey Conference

Hurricane Harvey Conference

Merlin Law Group attorney Rene Sigman has been asked to co-chair a Hurricane Harvey Conference sponsored by Harris Martin Publishing. It will be held on October 19 at the Four Seasons in Houston. The conference features a Who’s Who of…
Sep 20
Sean Shaw Appointed to Florida’s Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedne

Sean Shaw Appointed to Florida’s Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedne

Merlin Law Group attorney Sean Shaw has been appointed to the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness. Reportedly, the committee will address evacuation planning, building codes, property insurance, flood prevention,…
Sep 19
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Long Island and Connecticut

Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Parts of Long Island and Connecticut

In advance of Hurricane Jose, a tropical storm watch was issued for parts of the Long Island and Connecticut. Although the storm is expected to stay out to sea, the area is expecting rain, rough surf, and wind and beach erosion. As we have…

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Internet Cases

Legal developments involving the Internet and new technologies. By Evan Brown.

http://blog.internetcases.com

Feb 16
Florida court rules that online seller’s terms and conditions were not enforceable

Florida court rules that online seller’s terms and conditions were not enforceable

Beware the browsewrap. A Florida state appellate court recently held that an online seller’s terms and conditions, appearing in a “browsewrap” agreement linked-to from the bottom of its web pages, were not enforceable.…
Nov 28
Quora gets Section 230 victory in the Tenth Circuit

Quora gets Section 230 victory in the Tenth Circuit

Pro se plaintiff Silver filed suit in federal court in New Mexico against the online question-and-answer website Quora, alleging that statements made by two different individuals concerning his professional services were defamatory. Quora…
Sep 15
Website operator faces copyright liability over use of allegedly infringing third party add-on

Website operator faces copyright liability over use of allegedly infringing third party add-on

The recent case of Live Face on Web, LLC v. Biblio Holdings LLC illustrates some important risks of which any purchaser of third-party technology services or deliverables should be aware. The defendant in this case faces potential…

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California Corporate & Securities…

California Corporate & Securities Law

Covers California securities law, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and securities litigation. By Keith Paul Bishop.

http://calcorporatelaw.com/

Sep 21
California Bill May Spur Rewriting Gender Boilerplate

California Bill May Spur Rewriting Gender Boilerplate

On the penultimate day of the current session, the California legislature passed SB 179 (Atkins & Wiener). If signed into law by Governor Brown, this bill would enact the California Gender Recognition Act. In general, SB…
Sep 20
Does California Side With Delaware Or New York On Special Litigation Committee Reviews?

Does California Side With Delaware Or New York On Special Litigation Committee Reviews?

As discussed in the two preceding posts, Nevada’s Supreme Court last week decided to adopt New York’s standard of review of special litigation committee recommendations to dismiss stockholder derivative suits. In re Dish…
Sep 19
Review Of Special Litigation Committee Recommendation

Review Of Special Litigation Committee Recommendation

Yesterday’s post limned the Nevada Supreme Court’s adoption of New York’s Auerbach standard of review for special litigation committee recommendations. In re Dish Network Derivative Litigation, 133 Nev. Adv.…

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Charlotte Law Library News

Covers research, books and library news. From the Charlotte School of Law library team.

http://charlottelawlibrary.wordpress.com

Aug 9
Our Blog Has Moved Closer to Home!

Our Blog Has Moved Closer to Home!

Please visit http://www.charlottelaw.edu/blog/ for future updates from the Charlotte Law Library and the Charlotte School of Law!
Aug 2
What I Am Reading: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscript

What I Am Reading: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscript

How can you be a librarian and not be intrigued by the title of this book? Besides having a very distinctive title, this book is a fast paced, true account of the history of Timbuktu in Mali. Joshua Hammer, an … Continue reading →
Jul 28
Learn to Show Your Value to Leadership: A Guided Tour Through the Wonderful World of Metrics, The Final Chapter

Learn to Show Your Value to Leadership: A Guided Tour Through the Wonderful World of Metrics, The Final Chapter

At long last, let’s finish our tour through the wonderful world of metrics, where we’re exploring ways to both define and communicate value to leadership using quantitative and qualitative factors. Our final stops include desk…

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GrokLaw

Covers the SCO v. IBM and Linux case.

http://www.groklaw.net

Aug 19
Forced Exposure ~pj

Forced Exposure ~pj

The owner of Lavabit tells us that he's stopped using email and if we knew what he knew, we'd stop too. There is no way to do Groklaw without email. Therein lies the conundrum. What to do?
Aug 15
Apple v. Samsung I: Case Management Statement, Hearing Aug. 21 ~pj

Apple v. Samsung I: Case Management Statement, Hearing Aug. 21 ~pj

There will be a hearing in Apple v. Samsung I in Judge Lucy Koh's courtroom, Courtroom 8 on the 4th floor, on August 21 at 2:00 PM, so if any of you stalwarts can attend, that would be fabulous. You don't even have to wake up early. What's…
Aug 13
Judge Robart Rules in MS v. Motorola: Seeking an Injunction on a FRAND Patent Can Be Perfectly Proper ~pj Updated - As text.

Judge Robart Rules in MS v. Motorola: Seeking an Injunction on a FRAND Patent Can Be Perfectly Proper ~pj Updated - As text.

Judge James L. Robart has now ruled [PDF, 38 pages] on Microsoft and Motorola's summary judgment motions, granting in part and denying in part. He has ruled that seeking an injunction over a FRAND patent can be proper and is not…

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Accident Blog

Covers personal injury, accident prevention, and consumer issues. By the Law Offices of Michael Pines.

http://seriousaccidents.com/blog/

May 30
Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

Unsafe speeding results in tragic death following Del Sur car accident

A young man has been charged with speeding and reckless driving after killing a local woman in a San Diego pedestrian accident. Lawrence Joseph Farry, 25, is facing misdemeanor charges including gross vehicular manslaughter after speeding…
Mar 4
Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

Senior Drivers: 3 easy tips to avoid car accidents and stay safe on the road

We recently reported on driving tips for teenage drivers, but senior drivers need just as much advice to stay current and safe on the road, and timing couldn’t be any better since next week is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
Dec 30
“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

“Crash Tax” may outrage New Yorkers but did you know it already exists in California?

New York City motorists may be in for a surprise once Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ordinance to collect “crash tax” becomes in-effect. The “crash tax” also referred to as an “accident tax” collects every time a car accident occurs.…

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Virtual Library Cat's Eye View

Features news and views from Ernester, the Hofstra School of Law Deane Law Library Virtual Cat.

http://deanelawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Oct 2
Farewell

Farewell

Today the Hofstra Law library blog moves to a new space with a new look and new voices. With sincere appreciation and apologies to T.S. Eliot, I say my farewell . . .You've read many posts from this Cat,And my opinion now is thatYou…
Oct 1
Constitutional Protections For Mobile Phone Pass Codes?

Constitutional Protections For Mobile Phone Pass Codes?

A judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled last week that the Fifth Amendment protects the right of insider trading suspects to withhold the pass codes to their business cellular phones. Read more…
Sep 30
New CRS Report: Dark Web

New CRS Report: Dark Web

You have probably heard of the Deep Web, but how much do you know about the Dark Web? Discover more about the dark web in Kristin Finklea's CRS Report entitled - you've guessed it - Dark Web. "This report illuminates information…

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Stanford Center for Internet and…

Stanford Center for Internet and Society Blogs

Covers civil rights and technological innovation.

http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog

Sep 6
INTERNET & JURISDICTION'S AUGUST IN RETROSPECT: PRIVACY IN INDIA, REAL NAME POLICIES IN CHINA, COUNTER TERRORISM IN EUROPE, AND MORE.

INTERNET & JURISDICTION'S AUGUST IN RETROSPECT: PRIVACY IN INDIA, REAL NAME POLICIES IN CHINA, COUNTER TERRORISM IN EUROPE, AND MORE.

The August 2017 edition of Retrospect is now available. This edition brings news about the recognition of the fundamental right to privacy in India, efforts in Europe to counter terrorism online, the approval of regulations…
Sep 2
"Tool Without a Handle: Metaphors of Gender"

"Tool Without a Handle: Metaphors of Gender"

Tool Without A Handle: Metaphors of Gender It’s difficult to recall an internal memo gone viral that has sparked as much commentary as James Damore’s statement on gender and engineering at Google.[1] This post is not…
Aug 25
Fair use in the digital house of mirrors . . .

Fair use in the digital house of mirrors . . .

In today's highly digitized world, copyright infringement actions, among others, are often brought against alleged infringers using information culled from Internet service provider addresses. While fair use defenses may exist against such…

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