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League and players feel urgency in labor talks
ReutersSeptember 29, 2011

(Reuters) - Talks aimed at ending the National Basketball Association's (NBA) lockout resume Friday with both sides warning that time for a deal is running out amid concerns over the economic impact of the labor dispute. ...more »

Reebok to pay $25M over "toning" shoe claims
CBS NewsSeptember 29, 2011

Reebok will need to tone down advertising for its shoes that claim to reshape your backside. The athletic shoe and clothing company will pay $25 million in customer refunds to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that it falsely advertised ...more »

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Administrative Law
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Pag-IBIG files admin rap vs Pasig judge
ABS CBN NewsSeptember 6, 2011

The OCA handles administrative complaints against judges in lower courts and submits its findings and recommendations to the En Banc for final action. The OCA may order a full-blown investigation into the new complaint against Mislang, ...more »

Health Care Law
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Health care law will jump-start economy - if given a chance
Juneau EmpireSeptember 2, 2011

JIM MCDERMOTT SEATTLE — The newest line of Republican attack on the president is to say that the new health care law is hurting job growth because it creates “uncertainty” for businesses. Nonpartisan research shows this isn't true, and we should have ...more »

Admiralty & Maritime Law
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Abbott sues EPA over air pollution rule
Legal News LineSeptember 23, 2011

In his 30-page motion for stay, the attorney general explained that when the EPA issued its July 7 Cross State Air Pollution Rule, or CSAPR, the administrator failed to comply with federal laws that require federal agencies to inform the public of rule ...more »

Immigration Law
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Superintendent Answers Immigration Law Questions In Video
WHNTSeptember 30, 2011

Huntsville's superintendent is reaching out to Spanish-speaking parents and students, who are concerned over the effects Alabama's new immigration law will have at school. Dr. Casey Wardynski created a YouTube video in Spanish with Butler High School ...more »

Industrial Development Law
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Bourque Industries Makes Key Strategic Acquisitions to Consolidate Kryron and ...
MarketWatch (press release)September 29, 2011

The Company has focused on development of state-of-the-art protective armor material that management believes can provide superior protection to first-response teams in the military and law enforcement at a pinnacle level of performance and innovation, ...more »

Alternate Dispute Resolution
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IFFOR'S Policy Council Seeks to Make .XXX Sites Safe
XBizSeptember 19, 2011

“I speak with a number of mainstream companies who say 'only $200' (approx.) to block our company name. This is cheap. In addition to the $1500 to go through the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), it would cost thousands for ...more »

Insurance Litigation
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Sprint, BofA, News Corp., Mamma.com, Citigroup, AOL, GM in Court News
BloombergSeptember 7, 2011

“Citi informed law enforcement immediately upon discovery of the suspicious transactions and we are cooperating fully to ensure Mr. Foster is prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” Bell didn't have an immediate comment yesterday. The case is US v. ...more »

Animal Law
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A Foie-Less Affair: Is California's Ban On Duck Liver Unconstitutional?
Miami New Times (blog)September 12, 2011

12 2011 at 12:00 PM ​California lawmakers have announced they plan to enforce a 2004 law that effectively bans the production and sale of foie gras. Animal rights activists petitioned for the duck relief, citing it as "an inhumane practice that should ...more »

Intellectual Property
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Microsoft Nabs Acer, Viewsonic in Android Patent Deals
eWeekSeptember 8, 2011

“We are pleased that Acer is taking advantage of our industrywide licensing program established to help companies address Android's IP issues,” Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel of intellectual property and ...more »

Asbestos Litigation
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What price the banks' FHFA lawsuit losses?
FT Alphaville (blog)September 6, 2011

Mortgages are “asbestos for banks,” they write, especially for Bank of America, obviously. In this table the analysts show the possible FHFA targets for four banks, based on the UBS suit. That's a decent potential tier one capital whack for BofA, ...more »

Labor & Employment Law
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Affirmative Action Meets 21st Century White Supremacy at Berkeley
CounterPunchSeptember 28, 2011

PLUS a powerful update from Richard Wilcox in Tokyo on the ongoing crisis of Fukushima. by MIKE KING The University of California – Berkeley College Republicans staged an anti-affirmative action bake sale this week on UCB's Sproul Plaza to protest ...more »

NASA chief: Hampton Roads could be leader in green aviation
Daily Press (blog)September 22, 2011

VIRGINIA BEACH — NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said Hampton Roads could become a leader in the emerging field of green aviation but he warned the industry won't blossom overnight. “It is a possibility, but we're not there yet,” ...more »

Landlord & Tenant Law
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Brockinton, Cornelius Join Cushman & Wakefield in DC
Citybizlist Real EstateSeptember 13, 2011

The team specializes in tenant and landlord representation for major law firms, associations, corporations and nonprofits. Combined, the team has over 85 years of experience and has completed over $6B worth of transactions.more »

Bankruptcy Law
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District 7 Seat Comes with Great Expectations
Mission Times CourierSeptember 3, 2011

If we can't get to that point, then maybe bankruptcy is the answer, but we can't go through another 10 years like the last.” Mat Kostrinsky announced Aug. 21 he will file papers for a D-7 seat campaign. Kostrinsky wants to bring less vitriol and more ...more »

Litigation
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Greenberg Traurig's Expansion Continues in California; Adds Former Federal ...
MarketWatch (press release)September 1, 2011

Others include Orange County Tax shareholder Gino Bianchini and Environmental shareholder Greg Trimarche; the Orange County Real Estate team led by shareholders Bruce Fischer and Scott Morehouse; Los Angeles Labor and Employment/Class Action Defense ...more »

Business Law
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Law School to focus on business through institute
Minnesota DailySeptember 20, 2011

In an effort to offer its students a program tailored to business law and to strengthen relationships with businesses, the University of Minnesota Law School will open the Corporate Institute in January. Amid shriveling state funds ...more »

Military Law & Military Benefits
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University of the Rockies Extends Military Grant to More Members of the ...
Sacramento BeeSeptember 2, 2011

2, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- University of the Rockies has expanded its military grant, including tuition benefits, to cover additional members of the military community. The University of the Rockies Military Grant includes a tuition grant, a technology ...more »

Computer & Internet Related Crimes
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3 indicted in sophisticated Wash. hacking scheme
The Associated PressSeptember 22, 2011

In some cases, they chose their victims simply by driving around and picking up their wireless Internet signals; in others, they broke in the old-fashioned way, mainly for the purpose of installing malicious computer software on company networks, ...more »

Personal Injury
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Denver Personal Injury Firm Sponsors "Save the Twins" Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
Online PR News (press release)September 27, 2011

The Law Offices of Daniel R. Rosen is a personal injury law firm with offices throughout Colorado. Daniel R. Rosen, firm owner and attorney, has over 25 years of experience handling tens of thousands of car accident, motorcycle accident, and personal ...more »

Constitutional Law & Civil Rights
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CU to celebrate Constitution Day with law student teaching project and campus ...
CU Boulder News & EventsSeptember 12, 2011

17, 1787, signing of the United States Constitution. It is being observed on Sept. 16 this year. Throughout the week leading up to Constitution Day, the law school's Byron White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law will launch its ...more »

Professional Malpractice
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Error-Omission.com has new Insurance Programs for the Real Estate Industry
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)September 28, 2011

Real estate errors and omissions insurance is not a law, but according to Jack, "...it should be...when you visit the doctor, a lawyer, or insurance agent for that matter there is an implied understanding that there is some professional liability ...more »

Consumer Protection
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Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's New Mission: Protecting Local ...
Nation's Cities WeeklySeptember 5, 2011

The MSRB asked the group to provide input regarding its expanded mission and jurisdiction to protect municipal issuers under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Wall Street Reform Act). Congress created the MSRB in 1975 ...more »

Real Estate Law
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Hotel Industry Alert: Some things to feel (very) good about!
Hotel LawSeptember 28, 2011

Scott is amanagement labor lawyer with more than two decades of experiencerepresenting employers in all aspects of labor relations and employmentlaw including union prevention, collective bargaining negotiations,defense of unfair labor practice charges ...more »

Court hears public adjuster case
Florida CourierSeptember 9, 2011

That second half of the statute – saying that adjusters can't enter into a contract until at least 48 hours after an event is a problem, said public adjuster Frederick Kortman, who challenged the law. It bans all types of communication during that time ...more »

Sports Law
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Local students shine in law and sport
Independent OnlineSeptember 14, 2011

University of Zululand law student Nontobeko Ngubane, left, is ecstatic after landing a job at the Constitutional Court as a researcher, while Durban University of Technology student Bongiwe Msomi s competitive nature saw her return with a gold medal ...more »

Criminal Defense
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Mayor Brown hires top attorney to fight allegations
WIVBSeptember 4, 2011

Sunday, News 4 has learned criminal defense lawyer Yerry Connors will represent Brown in the civil suit.more »

Tax preparer charged with cheating IRS out of $14m
Washington ExaminerSeptember 12, 2011

Davis also allegedly gave clients false documentation for the charitable deductions claimed on their tax returns in case they needed the documents for a future audit. Davis received no training in tax preparation beyond what she learned from her aunt, ...more »

German Airline Can't Force Pilots Out at 60
Courthouse News ServiceSeptember 14, 2011

Although age discrimination is not allowed in the EU as a general principle, such measures can be justified for the safety of airplane passengers, according to Europe's high court. Working as a pilot requires certain physical abilities that can be ...more »

Trusts & Estate Planning
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Nevada Securities Division Issues Cease and Desist to Wyoming Company
Nevada News BureauSeptember 10, 2011

Such entities can be used to facilitate underreporting of income, fictitious deductions, non-filing of tax returns, participating in listed transactions, money laundering, financial crimes and even terrorist financing. The Task Force's investigations ...more »

Environmental Law
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Ygrene Energy Fund Florida Awarded Landmark Energy Retrofit Program
MarketWatch (press release)September 7, 2011

PACE operates under State law and allows property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy and wind-hardening retrofits on their buildings. Besides benefiting property owners through reduced energy and insurance bills, the programs provide ...more »

Wills & Probate
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Downing earns specialist designation
SignalSeptember 16, 2011

The state planning designation is earned by candidates who complete a 135-plus hour education program focusing on trusts, wills, probate and retirement benefits, caring for children and what should be done after the death of a loved one. ...more »

Family Law
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Fort Bend Lawyers Care to offer family law workshop
Ultimate Fort BendSeptember 2, 2011

The workshop is open to low-income residents of Fort Bend County with family law questions ranging from divorce to child custody, child support and adoptions. Those who attend must bring any prior court ...more »

Workers Compensation
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Medivest Presents at the 2011 Florida Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
PR Web (press release)September 7, 2011

Marine Terminals of Ark. Medivest recently participated in the educational program at the 66th annual Florida Workers' Compensation Institute (FWCI) Conference held in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando World Marriot Center on August 21- 24, 2011. ...more »

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