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Instapundit.com

Instapundit.com

Online magazine of opinion. By University of Tennessee College of Law professor Glenn Reynolds.

http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/
Rank this Week: 1

TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime

TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime

Provides liberal coverage of crime-related political and injustice news.

http://www.talkleft.com/
  • Nov 14

    Monday Open Thread

    Monday Open Thread
    I'll be offline Monday and Tuesday, so here's a new open thread. I'll be glad to miss the news as to the new UnPresident. It's still too difficult to process. I'm debating whether to start a second blog tracking his moves.... [[ This is…
  • Nov 13

    Sunday Night Open Thread

    Sunday Night Open Thread
    Hillary is now beating Donald Trump in the popular vote count by more than 600,000 votes. Not much solace. But it may be enough for me to call him the UnPresident from now on. Josh Marshall says the Trump Administration will be…
  • Nov 13

    Trump Names Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff

    Trump Names Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff
    Trump has chosen Republican Chair Ron Priebus as his Chief of Staff. He named Steve Bannon his "senior strategist and chief counselor." President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Republican National Committee chairman Reince…
Rank this Week: 2

Mortgage Fraud Blog

Mortgage Fraud Blog

Covers mortgage fraud information, fraud schemes and indictments. By Rachel Dollar.

http://mortgagefraudblog.com/
  • Nov 9

    Sentences in Maryland Mortgage Fraud Scheme

    Sentences in Maryland Mortgage Fraud Scheme
    Alexander Sivels, II, real estate consultant, 32, Baltimore, Maryland and Christopher A. Kwegan, real estate agent, 59, Randallstown, Maryland, were each sentenced to 27 months in prison, followed by three years…
  • Nov 9

    CPA Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

    CPA Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
    Barry Horrow, 68, Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania, pled guilty to 4 counts of bank fraud. As part of his guilty plea, Horrow, a Certified Public Accountant who owned and operated his own accounting company, Horrow and Associates, which…
  • Nov 9

    Another Sentence in Mortgage Loan Mod Scheme

    Another Sentence in Mortgage Loan Mod Scheme
    Michelle Lefaoseu, also known as “Michelle Bennett,” “Michelle Lee” and “Michelle Page,” 42, Huntington Beach, California, was sentenced to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, followed by one year of…
Rank this Week: 3

Sex Offender Issues

Sex Offender Issues

Covers sex offender laws and cases.

http://sexoffenderissues.blogspot.com/
  • May 10

    AZ - Derek Logue on Dr Drew, 4 May 2016

    AZ - Derek Logue on Dr Drew, 4 May 2016
    Video Description: The topic for this show was the Arizona teen who was facing 69 counts of indecent exposure over a high school yearbook photo prank. (NOTE: The day after this show aired, ALL charges against this teen were dropped and not…
  • May 10

    CA - Ending a personal obligation to register as a sex offender

    CA - Ending a personal obligation to register as a sex offender
    Description: Attorney Stephen Klarich explains everything you need to know about ending a personal obligation to register as a sex offender, and how an experienced sex crimes attorney can help. YouTube Playlist© 2006-2014, Sex Offender…
  • Feb 4

    Lost

    Lost
    The following was sent to us via the "Tell Us Your Story" form and posted with the users permission. By PF: I have recently been convicted of a sex crime and have decided to take the plea bargain of 18-36 months of probation and registry to…
Rank this Week: 4

Above the Law

Above the Law

A legal tabloid that provides news and gossip about the profession's colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.

http://abovethelaw.com/
Rank this Week: 5

The Volokh Conspiracy

The Volokh Conspiracy

By Eugene Volokh, Dale Carpenter, David Kopel, David Bernstein, David Post, Erik Jaffe, Ilya Somin, Jim Lindgren, Jonathan Adler, Kevan Choset, Orin Kerr, Randy Barnett, Russell Korobkin, Sasha Volokh, Stuart Benjamin, Todd Zywicki & Tyler Cowen.

http://www.volokh.com/
  • Nov 14

    [Eugene Volokh] High school students disciplined for critically publicizing classmate’s anti-black tweet

    [Eugene Volokh] High school students disciplined for critically publicizing classmate’s anti-black tweet
    According to Fox 8 Cleveland (Melissa Reid), cleveland.com (Evan MacDonald) and Cleveland Scene (Eric Sandy), two Shaker Heights High School students were suspended by the school for publicizing a classmate’s anti-black tweet.…
  • Nov 14

    [Jonathan H. Adler] When Trump makes a Supreme Court nomination

    [Jonathan H. Adler] When Trump makes a Supreme Court nomination
    Once he assumes office, President Donald Trump is expected to promptly nominate someone to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. This, along with subsequent nominations to the Supreme Court and lower courts, will be among his…
  • Nov 14

    [Eugene Volokh] Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decision

    [Eugene Volokh] Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decision
    (Here is the latest edition of the Institute for Justice’s weekly Short Circuit newsletter, written by John Ross.) If anyone is in the market for enforcing limits on executive power, Evan Bernick of the Center for Judicial Engagement…
Rank this Week: 6

Current Awareness Weblog

Current Awareness Weblog

Covers England and Wales case law, legislation, and legal news. From the Inner Temple Library.

http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/
Rank this Week: 7

DealBook

DealBook

Covers mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital and law. From The New York Times.

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/
Rank this Week: 8

Real Estate Law Blog

Real Estate Law Blog

Includes news, cases and commentary on real estate and property law in New York and nationwide. By Newman Ferrara LLP.

http://www.nyrealestatelawblog.com/
  • Nov 14

    CELEBRATING ZONING'S 100TH YEAR

    CELEBRATING ZONING'S 100TH YEAR
    November 30th Breakfast Forum Registration Center for Real Estate Studies at New York Law School and Center for New York City Law at New York Law School present a breakfast forum Celebrating 100 Years of NYC Zoning: Setting the Future…
  • Nov 14

    BUT ...

    BUT ...
    @ Planet Hollywood
  • Nov 14

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROSA!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROSA!
    This Magnolia Bakery cake was quite heavy .... cloyingly sweet.
Rank this Week: 9

SCOTUSblog

SCOTUSblog

Covers the Supreme Court of the United States. By Bloomberg Law.

http://www.scotusblog.com/
  • Nov 14

    Petition of the day

    Petition of the day
    The petition of the day is: Class v. United States 16-424 Issue: Whether a guilty plea inherently waives a defendant’s right to challenge the constitutionality of his statute of conviction.
  • Nov 14

    Monday round-up

    Monday round-up
    Coverage and commentary on the implications of Donald Trump’s election for the Supreme Court, and the federal judiciary more broadly, continue. At Constitution Daily, Lyle Denniston suggests that Justice Anthony Kennedy’s…
  • Nov 13

    This week at the court

    This week at the court
    We expect additional orders from the November 10 conference on Monday at 9:30 a.m. The December sitting will begin on Monday, November 28; the calendar for that sitting is available on the court’s website.
Rank this Week: 10

The FRAUDfiles Blog

The FRAUDfiles Blog

Covers fraud and forensic accounting, including tax fraud and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. By Tracy Coenen.

http://www.sequenceinc.com/fraudfiles
  • Nov 14

    More on John Oliver’s Takedown of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)

    More on John Oliver’s Takedown of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)
    Robert FitzPatrick, one of the foremost experts on multi-level marketing, published a piece entitled “What John Oliver Didn’t Have Time To Say In His Hilarious Exposé Of Herbalife And MLM” on Seeking Alpha. (register…
  • Nov 10

    John Oliver Exposes the Scam of Multi-Level Marketing

    John Oliver Exposes the Scam of Multi-Level Marketing
    Last Week Tonight With John Oliver devoted this week’s episode to multi-level marketing. Although he uses quite a bit of humor in his presentation, his analysis of MLM is spot on. Multi-level marketing companies are pyramid schemes,…
  • Nov 9

    Social Media and Other Sources of Information for Litigation

    Social Media and Other Sources of Information for Litigation
    Fifteen or twenty years ago, it may have been far-fetched to suggest that a simple internet search could help you win a case in front of a jury. Those immersed in the world of data mining knew it was possible, even then. Today, the sources of…
Rank this Week: 11

State Law Library of Montana

State Law Library of Montana

Features notices of new Opinions and Orders from the Montana Supreme Court, library announcements, research tips, and Montana legal news.

http://mtlawlibrary.wordpress.com
  • Nov 14

    OPINION – November 14, 2016

    OPINION – November 14, 2016
    Grizzly Security v. Bancard DA 16-0038 2016 MT 287 Civil – Amount Due
  • Nov 10

    CORRECTED OPINION – November 10, 2016

    CORRECTED OPINION – November 10, 2016
    Granite County Commissioners v. McDonald DA 16-0126 2016 MT 281 Civil – Water Rights Ajudication
  • Nov 10

    OPINIONS – November 9, 2016

    OPINIONS – November 9, 2016
    Robak v. Ravalli County DA 16-0047 2016 MT 286N Civil – Declaratory Judgment West v. USAA DA 16-0097 2016 MT 285 Civil – Other State v. Temple DA 14-0753 2016 MT 284 Criminal – Other DOR v. Alpine Aviation DA 15-0732 2016 MT…
Rank this Week: 12

beSpacific

beSpacific

Features law, marketing, Internet legal resources and technology news. By Sabrina I. Pacifici.

http://www.bespacific.com/
Rank this Week: 13

Discourse.net

Discourse.net

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

http://www.discourse.net/
  • Nov 14

    Soother

    Soother
    Allegedly, listening to this song “was clinically proven to reduce stress levels up to 65% in the people who listened to it.” Here’s the official video verion: Personally I’d prefer something with a hammock (and no…
  • Nov 11

    Popovich Unleashes on Trump

    Popovich Unleashes on Trump
    Greg Popovich is famous as the basketball coach who doesn’t give interviews, or gives one-word answers to silly questions.  Although my favorite had three words — his reply during a game in the Finals when he was asked for…
  • Nov 11

    Remembering Rudy

    Remembering Rudy
    Rumor is that Rudy Giuliani has a good chance of becoming the next Attorney General thanks to his deranged TV performances on behalf of the Trump campaign. That means it’s time to dust off the memory cabinet, and point readers ……
Rank this Week: 14

The Word On Employment Law

The Word On Employment Law

Covers legal issues affecting the workplace. By Dave Whitlock, Chris Parker and Jimmy Daniel.

http://www.wordonemploymentlaw.com
  • Jun 7

    Retaliation Claims Increase

    Retaliation Claims Increase
    Recent trends reveal that employment retaliation claims are on the rise.  Further, courts are taking a hard line on offending employers accused of retaliation in employment.  A review of United States Supreme Court decisions in retaliation…
  • May 19

    Nuclear Fallout

    Nuclear Fallout
    But not in Japan.  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dominique Strauss-Kahn are making headlines they probably wish they had never made.  While I’m not a man and can, therefore, only surmise that the root of the problem somehow goes back to The…
  • May 17

    There’s An App for That

    There’s An App for That
    And it’s exhibit one to the wage and hour lawsuit that has just been filed against your company.  The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the release of its first smartphone app – a timesheet that allows employees to keep track of…
Rank this Week: 15

How Appealing

How Appealing

Covers appellate litigation. By Howard J. Bashman.

http://howappealing.abovethelaw.com
  • Nov 14

    "Confirming Judges in the 2016 Senate Lame Duck Session"

    "Confirming Judges in the 2016 Senate Lame Duck Session"
    "Confirming Judges in the 2016 Senate Lame Duck Session": Law professor Carl Tobias has this essay online at the Journal of Constitutional Law of the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
  • Nov 14

    "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: post-election, 'perhaps Congress will do some work.'"

    "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: post-election, 'perhaps Congress will do some work.'"
    "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: post-election, 'perhaps Congress will do some work.'" Ariane de Vogue of CNN.com has this report.
  • Nov 14

    "Could a Trump Administration Overturn Roe v. Wade?"

    "Could a Trump Administration Overturn Roe v. Wade?"
    "Could a Trump Administration Overturn Roe v. Wade?" Lisa Ryan has this blog post online today at New York Magazine. And online today at Bloomberg View, law professor Noah Feldman has an essay titled "Trump's Threat to Abortion Rights Isn't…
Rank this Week: 16

Greenversations

Greenversations

Official blog of US EPA.

http://blog.epa.gov/blog
  • Nov 14

    Pathfinder Innovation Project – Harnessing Smart Web Technology for Sustainable Chemical

    Pathfinder Innovation Project – Harnessing Smart Web Technology for Sustainable Chemical
    By David E. Meyer, Ph.D. Have you ever stopped to think how your smartphone can find a nearby place to eat or reroute you to avoid a traffic jam down the road? It’s because your phone is able to simultaneously locate and retrieve…
  • Nov 10

    All Hands Needed to Control Nutrient Pollution

    All Hands Needed to Control Nutrient Pollution
    by Tom Damm When a harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie contaminated the Toledo area water supply two years ago, my first thoughts turned to my niece Jen and her family. They were among the hundreds of thousands warned not to drink their…
  • Nov 10

    Beautiful Pawtuckaway faced with milfoil challenge

    Beautiful Pawtuckaway faced with milfoil challenge
    By Amy Miller It was an exquisite day at Pawtuckaway State Park. I was circling Horse Island by kayak with my son, my third time paddling since waking that morning on the shores of Pawtuckaway Lake. Earlier I had come across a single loon,…
Rank this Week: 17

JURIST - Paper Chase

JURIST - Paper Chase

Covers legal news. From the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

http://www.jurist.org/paperchase/
  • Nov 14

    Australia, US agree on resettlement of refugees detained on Nauru and Manus Island

    Australia, US agree on resettlement of refugees detained on Nauru and Manus Island
    Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull [official website] on Monday announced [press release] an agreement with the US to resettle refugees currently in detention centers on the South Pacific islands of Nauru and Manus. The agreement will…
  • Nov 14

    Supreme Court declines review of Kansas science education case

    Supreme Court declines review of Kansas science education case
    The US Supreme Court [official website] on Monday denied certiorari [order list, PDF] in a case brought by Citizens for Objective Public Education (COPE) [advocacy website] against science education policies adopted by the Kansas State Board…
  • Nov 14

    UN urges DRC to adopt inclusive electoral calendar

    UN urges DRC to adopt inclusive electoral calendar
    Delegates from the UN Security Council (UNSC) [official website] on Sunday called on [UN News Centre report] officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to take greater responsibility to adopt a consensual and inclusive electoral…
Rank this Week: 19

Real Lawyers Have Blogs

Real Lawyers Have Blogs

Blogging resources, ideas and news for law firm bloggers. By Kevin O'Keefe.

http://kevin.lexblog.com/
Rank this Week: 18

Federal Criminal Defense Blog

Federal Criminal Defense Blog

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

http://www.federalcriminaldefenseblog.com/
Rank this Week: 20

Threat Level

Threat Level

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

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel
  • Apr 14

    Researchers Cracked Microsoft and Google’s Shortened URLs To Spy On People

    Researchers Cracked Microsoft and Google’s Shortened URLs To Spy On People
    They were even able to identify a young woman who'd sought Google Maps directions to a Planned Parenthood clinic. The post Researchers Cracked Microsoft and Google's Shortened URLs To Spy On People appeared first on WIRED.
  • Apr 14

    A Scheme to Encrypt the Entire Web Is Actually Working

    A Scheme to Encrypt the Entire Web Is Actually Working
    The non-profit certificate authority Let's Encrypt is enabling a sea change toward HTTPS encryption online. The post A Scheme to Encrypt the Entire Web Is Actually Working appeared first on WIRED.
  • Apr 13

    Matthew Keys Sentenced to Two Years for Aiding Anonymou

    Matthew Keys Sentenced to Two Years for Aiding Anonymou
    The former Tribune Company employee was convicted of giving Anonymous information that helped hackers access an LA Times server and alter a headline. The post Matthew Keys Sentenced to Two Years for Aiding Anonymous appeared first on WIRED.
Rank this Week: 21

Legal Scholarship Blog

Legal Scholarship Blog

Features law-related calls for papers, conferences and workshops. From the Ohio State Moritz College of Law, University of Georgia School of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law and University of Washington School of Law.

http://legalscholarshipblog.com
  • Nov 14

    Transnational Crime – London, UK

    Transnational Crime – London, UK
    Queen Mary University of London presents Transnational Crime Dec. 1-2, 2016, at the Law Society. This event is the fourth in a series of annual conferences on Criminal Justice organised...
  • Nov 14

    Society, Law, and Legal Culture – Zagreb, Croatia

    Society, Law, and Legal Culture – Zagreb, Croatia
    The University of Zagreb presents Society, Law, and Legal Culture Dec. 1-2, 2016.
  • Nov 14

    Law & Society – Brisbane, Queensland

    Law & Society – Brisbane, Queensland
    The 2016 Law & Society Association of Australia and New Zealand (LSAANZ) Annual Conference will be held Nov. 30–Dec. 3, 2016, in Brisbane. A postgraduate workshop is offered on Nov....
Rank this Week: 23

Human Rights Now Blog

Human Rights Now Blog

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

http://blog.amnestyusa.org
  • Nov 14

    Six Trump Proposals That Must Never Become Policy

    Six Trump Proposals That Must Never Become Policy
    Already in the U.S. there have been reports of a spike in hate-driven actions and threats. This is not a coincidence - it is further proof that Trump’s irresponsible proposals must never become U.S. policy.
  • Nov 4

    Race and the Death Penalty: “Just a Bunch of Racists”?

    Race and the Death Penalty: “Just a Bunch of Racists”?
    Prop 62 supporters argued that the death penalty is racist, as evidenced by the disproportionate number of Latinos and African Americans on death row – groups that make up 67% of the state’s death row.
  • Oct 31

    5 Reasons Women Need More Seats at the Peace Table

    5 Reasons Women Need More Seats at the Peace Table
    Today on the 16th Anniversary of Resolution 1325, there is still much progress to be made on women’s inclusion in peace and security efforts.
Rank this Week: 22

Bankruptcy News & Analysis

Bankruptcy News & Analysis

Covers Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

http://chapter11cases.com/
Rank this Week: 24

Marler Blog

Marler Blog

Covers food poisoning law. By Bill Marler.

http://www.marlerblog.com/
  • Nov 12

    Frozen Strawberries from Egypt Sold in Monterey, Salinas and Carmel?

    Frozen Strawberries from Egypt Sold in Monterey, Salinas and Carmel?
    Monterey County Health Officials have identified seven food service establishments in Monterey County at which the recalled product were served recently.  These locations include: Black Bear Diner, 2450 Fremont Street,... Continue…
  • Nov 10

    Hawaii Unwittingly at the Center of Food Safety Issue

    Hawaii Unwittingly at the Center of Food Safety Issue
    In its weekly update Wednesday, the Hawaii Department of Health reported no new confirmed cases from Nov. 3 through 9. It recorded one new case the previous week, bringing the... Continue Reading
  • Nov 5

    So, where were the Hepatitis A Tainted Strawberries from Egypt sold in the United States?

    So, where were the Hepatitis A Tainted Strawberries from Egypt sold in the United States?
    So far only California and Michigan health authorities have been forthcoming.  Why the silence from other health officials and the companies involved? According to the recent CDC announcement, 134 people... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 25

Overlawyered

Overlawyered

Chronicles the high cost of our legal system.

http://overlawyered.com/
  • Nov 14

    Don’t expect Trump to roll back gay right

    Don’t expect Trump to roll back gay right
    Of reasons to worry about the Donald Trump administration, so far as I can see, anti-gay policies aren’t in the top 25. Or so I argue in an opinion piece in today’s New York Post. It was written before, but includes an updating…
  • Nov 14

    Environment roundup

    Environment roundup
    Feinstein-Collins bill (“Personal Care Products Safety Act”) to regulate soap, lotions, and cosmetics is best left to swirl down drain [Eric Boehm/Reason, earlier, Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild and ICMAD (mid-sized and…
  • Nov 13

    “Law firm ‘bonuses’ tied to political donations”

    “Law firm ‘bonuses’ tied to political donations”
    After initially resisting, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has agreed to return nearly $130,000 in donations she and her PAC received from the Boston-based Thornton Law Firm, known for asbestos plaintiff’s litigation. An investigation…
Rank this Week: 26

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real…

Bankruptcy Law Network - Real Lawyers, Real Solutions

Covers bankruptcy, chapter 7, chapter 13, credit reports, foreclosures, and asset protection.

http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com
  • Oct 14

    Eastern District of North Carolina Issues Order in Wake of Hurricane Matthew

    Eastern District of North Carolina Issues Order in Wake of Hurricane Matthew
    The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina has issued an order establishing some procedures in the wake of the massive flooding in the district. Hurricane Matthew has unleashed unprecedented flooding over many parts of…
  • Jul 15

    Chapter 7 Can Be a Disaster Without a Good Bankruptcy Attorney

    Chapter 7 Can Be a Disaster Without a Good Bankruptcy Attorney
    Chapter 7 is the chapter under the Bankruptcy Code that most consumers file. It is seen as simple, fast, and, by some, “just filling out a few forms.” It isn’t. The picture to the left shows what can happen if you…
  • Jul 7

    Defining the Term “Mortgage Arrearage”

    Defining the Term “Mortgage Arrearage”
    Have you wondered what is meant by the term “mortgage arrearage?” As Bankruptcy Law Network member Jonathan Ginsberg explains, a mortgage arrearage simply refers to any missed mortgage payments. If, for example, you did not pay…
Rank this Week: 27

New York Public Personnel Law

New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 14

    New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits and reports were issued during the week ending November 12, 2016

    New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits and reports were issued during the week ending November 12, 2016
    New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits and reports were issued during the week ending November 12, 2016 Source: Office of the State ComptrollerLinks to material posted on the Internet highlighted in…
  • Nov 10

    Village of Hoosick Falls - Health Risks of PFC

    Village of Hoosick Falls - Health Risks of PFC
    Village of Hoosick Falls - Health Risks of PFCs Source: NYSBA New York Environmental Lawyer, 36(2):88-111, Fall 2016.The New York State Bar Association’s New York Environmental Lawyerhas published an article by Dr. Robert A. Michaels…
  • Nov 10

    Terminating a teacher during his or her probationary period

    Terminating a teacher during his or her probationary period
    Terminating a teacher during his or her probationary periodZarinfar v Board of Educ. of the City Sch. Dist. of the City of N.Y., 2016 NY Slip Op 07269, Appellate Division, First DepartmentAs the Court of Appeals held in Gould v Board of Educ.…
Rank this Week: 28

Legal Theory Blog

Legal Theory Blog

Covers constitutional theory, feminist legal theory, law and economics, normative legal theory and more. By University of Illinois Professor Lawrence B. Solum.

http://lsolum.typepad.com/legaltheory/
  • Nov 14

    Kaufman on U.S. Transitional Justice Policy

    Kaufman on U.S. Transitional Justice Policy
    Zachary D. Kaufman (Yale University - Law School; Harvard University - Harvard Kennedy School (HKS)) has posted Balancing Principles, Politics, and Pragmatics: U.S. Policy-Making on Transitional Justice (Justice in Conflict) on SSRN. Here is…
  • Nov 14

    Hovenkamp on Patent Challenge Rights & Antitrust

    Hovenkamp on Patent Challenge Rights & Antitrust
    Erik Hovenkamp (Northwestern University, Department of Economics) has posted Challenge Restraints and the Scope of the Patent on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Patent rights are not the only important legal entitlements conferred by the Patent…
  • Nov 14

    Collins on the Institutional Problem in International Law Theory

    Collins on the Institutional Problem in International Law Theory
    Richard Collins (University College Dublin) has posted Introduction: The Institutional Problem in Modern International Law on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Modern international law is widely understood as an autonomous system of binding legal…
Rank this Week: 30

Conflict of Laws .net

Conflict of Laws .net

Covers news and discussion on the conflict of laws in private international law cases. Editor is Martin George of the University of Birmingham. Published in association with the Journal of Private International Law.

http://conflictoflaws.net
Rank this Week: 31

E. coli Blog

E. coli Blog

Covers E. coli outbreaks, recalls, legal cases and resources. By Marler Clark.

http://www.ecoliblog.com/
  • Oct 22

    Adams Farm Slaughterhouse E. coli Outbreak Over

    Adams Farm Slaughterhouse E. coli Outbreak Over
    Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 were reported from five states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found... Continue Reading
  • Oct 8

    Sliver Springs E. coli Recall Expands.

    Sliver Springs E. coli Recall Expands.
    Silver Springs Farms, Inc., a Harleysville, Pa. establishment is recalling approximately 7,970 pounds of ground beef and burger products, as well as an undetermined amount of sandwich steak products that... Continue Reading
  • Sep 24

    Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia E. coli Outbreak

    Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia E. coli Outbreak
    Adams Farm Slaughterhouse, LLC, an Athol, Mass., establishment, is recalling beef, veal, and Bison products that may be contaminated with E. col iO157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and... Continue Reading
Rank this Week: 29

The Am Law Daily

The Am Law Daily

Covers legal business news, analysis and intelligence. From The American Lawyer.

http://amlawdaily.typepad.com/amlawdaily/
  • May 4

    The Am Law Daily Has a New Home

    The Am Law Daily Has a New Home
    If you're looking for news about the business of law as practiced by the biggest, wealthiest law firms in the United States and the rest of the world, and stories about the lawyers who work at those firms, please visit the newly redesigned Am…
  • Apr 23

    Linklaters, Herbert Smith Advise on $1.7 Billion Vodafone Deal

    Linklaters, Herbert Smith Advise on $1.7 Billion Vodafone Deal
    The British mobile phone service provider will acquire business telecommunications company Cable & Wireless Worldwide.
  • Apr 23

    Mayer Brown Helps Nestle Whip Up $11.9 Billion Baby Formula Deal

    Mayer Brown Helps Nestle Whip Up $11.9 Billion Baby Formula Deal
    Nestle will acquire pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's infant nutrition business to expand its own global presence in the formula market. Mayer Brown, Skadden, Clifford Chance, and DLA Piper all have roles on the transaction.
Rank this Week: 32

Traffic Accident News And Advice…

Traffic Accident News And Advice Blog

Covers auto laws and auto accident law in California. By Bisnar Chase LLP.

http://www.trafficaccidentnewsandadviceblog.com/
  • Nov 14

    Two Killed in West Hills Car Accident

    Two Killed in West Hills Car Accident
    Two teen males died and a woman was injured in a two-car accident in West Hills, which officials say, may have involved street-racing. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the incident occurred the evening of November 13,…
  • Nov 14

    Motorcyclist Injured in Huntington Beach Hit-and-Run Accident

    Motorcyclist Injured in Huntington Beach Hit-and-Run Accident
    A motorcyclist was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Huntington Beach after an SUV struck him and left the scene. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the incident occurred the night of November 10, 2016 at the…
  • Sep 20

    Teenager in Critical Condition after Anaheim Hit-and-Run Crash

    Teenager in Critical Condition after Anaheim Hit-and-Run Crash
    A 15-year-old boy, identified as Ramiro Macias, was critically injured in a bicycle accident after he was struck by a minivan while riding his bike. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the teen was riding his bike near…
Rank this Week: 33

California Injury Blog

California Injury Blog

Covers vehicle accidents, clergy abuse, personal injury and wrongful death. By Bisnar Chase.

http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/
  • Nov 14

    DUI Suspected in Fatal Los Angeles Crash

    DUI Suspected in Fatal Los Angeles Crash
    A Pasadena man has been accused of drunk driving in connection with a car accident in Los Angeles that killed a 4-month-old girl and injured a 10-year-old boy and a woman on the 110 Freeway in Elysian Park. According to a news report in the…
  • Oct 25

    Man Suffers Head Injury in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident

    Man Suffers Head Injury in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident
    A man was critically injured in a Santa Ana pedestrian accident the night of October 19, 2016. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred near the intersection of Warner Avenue and Shelton…
  • Oct 24

    New Report Ranks the 10 Freeway Fourth Deadliest in the Nation

    New Report Ranks the 10 Freeway Fourth Deadliest in the Nation
    Interstate 10, which runs through a large part of Southern California and cuts through six more states before ending in Florida, is the fourth deadliest highway in the nation, according to a new report. On the bright side, California’s…
Rank this Week: 34

Sex Offender Research by A Voice…

Sex Offender Research by A Voice of Reason

Covers research, studies, and court cases related to sex offender issues.

http://sexoffenderresearch.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 5

    Rethinking Nebraska's sex offender registry

    Rethinking Nebraska's sex offender registry
    11-5-16 Nebraska: OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- Do all the people on Nebraska’s Sex Offender Registry really need to be there? Do you think we should know the whereabouts of every sex offender in the state? Some people don’t think so.…
  • Nov 5

    Georgia Senate Sexual Offender Registry Study Committee Meets for First the First Time

    Georgia Senate Sexual Offender Registry Study Committee Meets for First the First Time
    11-5-16 Georgia: DADE COUNTY, Georgia. (WDEF)- Thursday was the first meeting of the Senate Sexual Offender Registry Study committee. Members met to review ways of monitoring activities of sexual offenders in the state of Georgia. “We…
  • Oct 29

    Some registered sex offenders exempt from residency rule

    Some registered sex offenders exempt from residency rule
    10-29-16 Iowa: SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Desiree Navin moved with her two young children to a home on Sioux City's west side earlier this year. Her girls, Joeyanna, 7, and Jayceelynn, 5, were preparing to attend the nearby Liberty…
Rank this Week: 35

DNT - O Direito e as novas…

DNT - O Direito e as novas tecnologias

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

http://www.dnt.adv.br
Rank this Week: 37

The Race to the Bottom

The Race to the Bottom

A faculty-student collaboration on corporate governance. By Professor J. Robert Brown, Jr.

http://www.theracetothebottom.org/
  • Aug 28

    The SEC and Administrative Proceedings (Part 2)

    The SEC and Administrative Proceedings (Part 2)
    We are discussing some of the issues raised by Peter Henning in his DealBook column, The S.E.C.’s Use of the ‘Rocket Docket’ Is Challenged.   In any event, the limits on discovery, the fact that ALJ decisions are…
  • Aug 26

    The SEC and Administrative Proceedings (Part 1)

    The SEC and Administrative Proceedings (Part 1)
    Peter Henning wrote an interesting piece over at DealBook on the SEC's use of administrative proceedings in place of actions in federal district court.  See The S.E.C.’s Use of the ‘Rocket Docket’ Is Challenged.…
  • Aug 26

    Morrison, the Second Circuit, and the Reverse Effects Test: ParkCentral Global Hub Limited v. Porsche Automobile Holdings (Part 2)

    Morrison, the Second Circuit, and the Reverse Effects Test: ParkCentral Global Hub Limited v. Porsche Automobile Holdings (Part 2)
    We are discussing the Second Circuit's decision in ParkCentral Global Hub Limited v. Porsche Automobile Holdings, a case that effectively created a "reverse effects test" that was contrary to the Supreme Court's analysis…
Rank this Week: 36

Religion Clause

Religion Clause

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

http://religionclause.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 14

    Supreme Court Denies Review In Prof's Religious Speech Case

    Supreme Court Denies Review In Prof's Religious Speech Case
    The U.S. Supreme Court today denied certiorari in Payne v. University of Southern Mississippi, (Docket No. 16-290, cert. denied 11/14/2016) (Order List).  In the case, a Mississippi federal district court held that the 1st…
  • Nov 14

    Donald Trump On His SCOTUS Appointment, Abortion Rights and Marriage Equality

    Donald Trump On His SCOTUS Appointment, Abortion Rights and Marriage Equality
    Last night, CBS' "60 Minutes" broadcast an hour-long interview (full text and video) by Leslie Stahl with President-elect Donald Trump and with members of his family. Portions of the interview dealt with the impact of his Supreme Court…
  • Nov 14

    Recent Articles of Interest

    Recent Articles of Interest
    From SSRN:Steven Douglas Smith, Naturalism and the Trajectory of History, (San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 16-229 (2015)).Charles J. Reid, Same Sex Unions and the Catholic Church: How Law and Doctrine Evolve, (U of St. Thomas (Minnesota)…
Rank this Week: 43

Law & Disorder

Law & Disorder

The Art of Technology

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/
Rank this Week: 41

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers New York criminal law topics such as criminal procedure, DWI and traffic offenses, drugs and narcotics, fraud related offenses, and violent crimes. By Jeremy Saland.

http://www.newyorkcriminallawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 39

Likelihood of Confusion

Likelihood of Confusion

Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com
  • Nov 11

    Trademarks and the candidate

    Trademarks and the candidate
    It’s a little late, but not irrelevant for all that: Click through (before they archive it!) to read what the so-called “IP experts” (yes, LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® is supposedly one of them!) have to say.
  • Nov 4

    Heads up, lookalike scammer

    Heads up, lookalike scammer
    Another consumer victory for blogging! https://t.co/Ze8MJM5Zlg No fees were earned to achieve this result. https://t.co/PFjknX5ggz — Likelihood ®© Blog (@likely2confuse) November 4, 2016 I can’t take all the credit, of…
  • Oct 28

    Blame it on chain

    Blame it on chain
    Originally posted 2010-11-03 01:09:48. Republished by Blog Post PromoterYou’d think a catalog page would be a great way, in a trademark registration application, to show use of a trademark “in commerce” associated with the…
Rank this Week: 44

The Startup Lawyer

The Startup Lawyer

Covers entrepreneurship and startup companies. By Ryan Roberts.

http://startuplawyer.com/
  • May 18

    Accelerator Investments Should Be Convertible Equity

    Accelerator Investments Should Be Convertible Equity
    I previously wrote that accelerator documents should be easy.  At the time, I thought accelerator documents should be easy primarily because of the potential adverse selection problem for the accelerator.  In other words, the more…
  • May 16

    Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day May 2016

    Tech Wildcatters Pitch Day May 2016
    Tech Wildcatters, the original Dallas accelerator, is hosting their first pitch day of 2016 on May 26th at the House of Blues in Dallas. Here’s the streamlined agenda: 12:45pm — Accredited Investor Preview 1:30pm —…
  • May 5

    Right of First Refusal in Company Bylaw

    Right of First Refusal in Company Bylaw
    A Right of First Refusal provision provides a startup with the right to step in place of a prospective 3rd party purchaser when a current stockholder desires to sell their stock. That is, the startup has the right to purchase and redeem any…
Rank this Week: 40

Information Governance Engagement…

Information Governance Engagement Area

Established with the goal of aggregating key compliance and electronic discovery news for further review, study, and consideration by legal and corporate professionals. By Rob Robinson.

http://infogovernance.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 1

    Consolidation of Blogs: New Location of Content on ComplexDiscovery.com

    Consolidation of Blogs: New Location of Content on ComplexDiscovery.com
    Effective April 1, 2015, the Information Governance Engagement Area blog will no longer be updated on a regular basis.  New content ranging from news and events to opinions and assertions will now be available exclusively on the…
  • Mar 31

    How to Detect, Define, & Use an Enterprise Document Attribute Matrix

    How to Detect, Define, & Use an Enterprise Document Attribute Matrix
    By John MartinDocuments in file shares, content management systems, and scanned archives are often described as “unstructured.” However, there is typically a high level of structure in and interconnectedness among those documents.…
  • Mar 30

    Using Continuous Active Learning to Solve the ‘Transparency’ Issue in TAR

    Using Continuous Active Learning to Solve the ‘Transparency’ Issue in TAR
    By John TredennickTechnology assisted review has a transparency problem. Notwithstanding TAR’s proven savings in both time and review costs, many attorneys hesitate to use it because courts require “transparency” in the TAR…
Rank this Week: 38

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library…

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library Blog

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

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

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

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

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

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

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction
    Last Tuesday I posted the information from four election map sites. I have posted at the end of this blog the information from today for those same sites. Not surprisingly, not one of the maps has gone completely unchanged.
Rank this Week: 42

International Law Reporter

International Law Reporter

Edited by Professor Jacob Katz Cogan.

http://ilreports.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 14

    Call for Papers: Democracy and Participation versus Global Public Goods and Commons: Theoretical Challenge

    Call for Papers: Democracy and Participation versus Global Public Goods and Commons: Theoretical Challenge
    The European Society of International Law's Interest Group on International Legal Theory has issued a call for papers for a workshop to be held on the occasion of the Society's 13th Annual Conference, in September 2017. The theme is:…
  • Nov 14

    New Issue: Nordic Journal of Human Right

    New Issue: Nordic Journal of Human Right
    The latest issue of the Nordic Journal of Human Rights (Vol. 34, no. 3, 2016) is out. Contents include:Sofie A. E. Høgestøl, The Habré Judgment at the Extraordinary African Chambers: A Singular Victory in the Fight…
  • Nov 14

    Call for Papers: Gender on the International Bench

    Call for Papers: Gender on the International Bench
    PluriCourts and iCourts have issued a call for papers for a workshop on "Gender on the International Bench," to be held March 23-24, 2017, in Oslo. Here's the call:Call for Papers: Gender on the International BenchPluriCourts – iCourts…
Rank this Week: 45