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UW-Madison seeks exemption from open-records lawSan Francisco ChronicleThe school cites a change in federal law that could potentially allow a rival to learn about its research through an open-records request and then file for a patent first, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported (http://bit.ly/10XcV6M). But advocates ...U. of Wisconsin Seeks to Shield Res […]

Vermont fights back against 'patent trolls'CNNMoneyOn Wednesday, it passed a new law to protect businesses from bad-faith claims of patent infringement. Under the law, purported patent trolls can be sued by businesses that say they've been victimized, their customers or the state attorney general.and more » […]

Calif. lawmakers push for law to make reckless victims pay search-and-rescue ...CBS NewsBut after a seemingly happy ending, a troubling explanation emerged for why they got lost in the first place. Todd Spitzer, Orange County supervisor, said, "It was reported to me through law enforcement that both Nick Cendoya and Miss Jack were engaged ... […]

NBC Southern CaliforniaNew LA law on medical marijuana shops faces hazy futureLos Angeles TimesBut as in all things related to pot policy, the future of the new law is hazy. Under the measure, only 135 dispensaries — those that were operating before a failed moratorium in 2007 — will be allowed to stay open. But enforcement could prove a ...Hundreds of LA Po […]

New York sheriffs voice opposition to strict gun law, seek to join lawsuitFox NewsThe sheriffs agree with the New York affiliate of the National Rifle Association that the law, passed after the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, is unconstitutional because it will prevent citizens from keeping commonly used firearms for home defense.and more » […]

Latham & Watkins, Kirkland, Weil Gotshal: Business of LawBloombergHe attended Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate education and for law school. “Zachary Fardon will be an exceptional U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois,” U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said in a statement. He said he expects him to ...Law-firm partner, ex-federal prosecu […]

Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Puts Tentative Price on Health Policies Under New LawNew York TimesCalifornia, widely seen as a model for how individuals will buy health insurance under the new health care law, announced Thursday that 13 insurers had been chosen to sell policies through the insurance marketplace — or exchange — being created under ...California […]

'Destiny' trailer: 'Law of the Jungle' shows action, no gameplayLos Angeles Times“Now this is the Law of the Jungle — as old and as true as the sky. The Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that shall break it must die,” Esposito reads. “As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk the Law runneth forward and back ...Destiny Tr […]

Law students assist in changing Chilean legal systemUSA TODAYIn a commencement address to California Western School of Law last month, she explained how the university's law students, taking part in a program called Proyecto ACCESO, have played a critical role in transforming the country's justice system. […]

Yahoo! NewsGun groups sue to block new Connecticut gun lawYahoo! NewsIn the wake of the December massacre of 26 people at an elementary school by a gunman, Connecticut adopted a tough new gun law banning sales of the sort of high-capacity ammunition clips used in that attack as well as expanding the range of weapons ...Gun rights advocates file lawsuit chall […]

Carl Brizzi sued by former Hancock County coroner over 'legal malpractice'Indianapolis StarIn a lawsuit, former Hancock County Coroner Tamara Vangundy says Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi provided incompetent legal counsel when representing her in 2012. / Matt Detrich / The Star 2010 file photo ...Convicted ex-coroner hits Brizzi with legal ma […]

The Atlantic WireApple, Romney among legal tax cheatsStandardNetEverything Mattel did to pay no federal taxes from 2008-2010 is legal. General Electric; legal. Verizon Communications, Boeing, Con-Way, Ryder System, Duke Way, El Paso, PG&E Corporation and the rest of the 30 multi-nationals all took advantage of ...Apple's Massive Tax Avoidance Scheme […]

Parkland Community Library board threatens legal challenge to school board's ...Allentown Morning CallIn the statement, the library's legal counsel, Samuel F. Feldman, urged the school board to reconsider "so that both Parkland School District and Parkland Community Library may use their limited resources to maintain the quality services offer […]

Richmond ConfidentialRichmond mulls legal action against Chevron Corp. over refinery fireRichmond ConfidentialBates and Booze were the last holdouts opposing the decision to retain legal counsel. They voted against Mayor Gayle McLaughlin's motion to hire the lawyers immediately, and then opposed councilmember Jim Rogers' proposal to hire the law fi […]

Jeremy Scahill: Obama's Precarious Legal Grounds for Targeted KillingsThe Nation. (blog)But, as Nation National Security Correspondent Jeremy Scahill points out, Obama provided very little legal justification for the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki. He spoke with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow yesterday about Obama's effort (or lack thereof) to deal ... […]

NC prisoners might lose legal advocatesNews & ObserverBut since the state Senate rolled out a spending plan that eliminates the $2.89 million contract with North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, some worry that these inmates who fight their convictions pro se – Latin for representing themselves – might ...and more » […]

Law students assist in changing Chilean legal systemUSA TODAYStudents from California Western School of Law have helped Chile integrate an adversarial legal system, a move away from the antiquated inquisitorial method. Proyecto ACCESO students usa today college. Proyecto ACCESO students (Photo: Randell ... […]

Christian Science MonitorObama defends drones as 'effective' in war on terrorMSNBCPresident Obama on Thursday offered a clear defense of the country's controversial drone program, arguing it's both legal and vital for national security. The president declared the U.S. is still at war with terrorist groups like al Qaeda. “We are at ...Obam […]

Bleacher ReportWhy David Otunga's Legal Background Needs to Be Used MoreBleacher ReportWith as loathed as lawyers are by some people, it's a surprise WWE isn't tapping into that hatred more often by using David Otunga as an on-screen legal figure. WWE fans haven't seen much of Otunga in the ring lately. He has been busy being in and ... […]

ABC NewsMentally Disabled Couple's Legal Battle Ends with New HomeABC NewsA newly married, mentally disabled couple's dream of living together -- up until now beset by legal troubles and care facilities that refused their wishes -- is about to come true. New York State is providing them with a home of their own. Paul ...and more » […]

Elly Rosenthal claims she was "marginalized" and fired after returning from a medical leave she took to recover from breast cancer surgery. […]

When Lois Lerner invoked the Fifth Amendment before a House committee, she did so after making a brief statement. She may regret that. […]

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate on Thursday, Sri Srinivasan is President Obama's first successful nomination to the D.C. Circuit. […]

Constantine Cannon is conspicuously absent from a lawsuit by retailers who are rejecting a $7.25 billion deal with MasterCard and Visa. […]

Businesses that don't compensate interns for their work and that fail to meet six criteria for exemptions could pay dearly down the road. […]

Eric Turkewitz, of The Turkewitz Law Firm and author of the New York Personal Injury Law Blog, offers dos and don'ts for first-time legal bloggers. […]

Attorney Daniel Cummins and staff reporter Ben Present discuss the emerging issue of social media law. In this installment, the two discuss the differences between Facebook and Twitter, and whether Twitter posts can be discoverable. […]

Steve Fletcher, CIO at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, speaks to issues "bring your own device" policies bring to law firms, such as securing client data. […]

Attorney Daniel Cummins and staff reporter Ben Present discuss the emerging issue of social media law. In this installment, the two discuss whether Facebook pages are discoverable. […]

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