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Blawg of the Day - The Swap Report

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:06:30 GMT

To wind up the week we visit another big-firm blog - it's The Swap Report, published by Reed Smith. The blog discusses regulatory and transactional issues related to derivatives. Topics include Dodd-Frank reforms, master agreement terms, Commodity Pool Operators and Commodity Trading Advisers.

Blawg of the Day - Massachusetts Land Use Monitor

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:02:56 GMT

Today we head up to the Bay State to visit the Massachusetts Land Use Monitor, a blog providing real-time news and commentary on Massachusetts land use and real estate law. It's published by the Boston firm of Rackemann Sawyer & Brewster, and they're discussing such recent topics as bankruptcy foreclosures, planning board actions, and a lot on recent Massachusetts decisions.

Blawg of the Day - FCA Alert

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:53:45 GMT

FCA Alert provides guidance on emerging trends in False Claims Act investigations and litigation. It's published by big firm Kelley Drye & Warren, and its authors are dedicated to analyzing key court decisions, statutory and regulatory developments, government reports and advisory opinions and other news relating to the federal and state False Claims Acts. You'll find posts on evidentiary issues, legislation, OIG audits, relator issues, Rule 9(b) decisions, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Employment Law Worldview

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:40:04 GMT

Worldwide big firm Squire Sanders is authoring a blog with worldwide implications - Employment Law Worldview aims to interest and educate, to stimulate discussion, to provoke and sometimes just amuse HR and other practitioners around the world. The eleven contributors are discussing such topics as immigration reform in Spain, German employment laws, terminating employees in China, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Tips for Young Lawyers

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:36:44 GMT

Tips for Young Lawyers covers an area we don't see very often in the legal blogosphere: practice tips for our newest lawyers. The blog is meant to "provide tips, share thoughts and offer up suggestions to young lawyers who are doing their best each day to confront and overcome the obstacles the practice puts in their way." It's published by Frank Ramos, the administrative partner at the Miami firm of Clarke Silvergate. Check out his "What I've Learned" series of posts for some great quick tips for the young lawyer.

Blawg of the Day - Southeastern Trucking & Transportation Defense Blog

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:30:03 GMT

Heading down the coast from yesterday's blog to our feature today, let's take a look at the Southeastern Trucking & Transportation Defense Blog. It provides legal updates, opinions and relevant information on the trucking and transportation injury, with posts on topics like release language, trucking industry safety, sleep research, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, among others. It's published by Gary Lovell of the Carlock Copeland, a firm with offices in Atlanta and Charleston.

Blawg of the Day - Divorce: New York

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:22:43 GMT

New York readers of this blog may find Divorce: New York interesting. It provides recent developments in divorce law for the legal profession and the public. It's brought to you by Long Island lawyer Neil Cahn, and he's discussing the usual family law topics, but with a New York twist - collaborative law, child support, custody and visitation, enforcement, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Digital Workplace Blog

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:18:39 GMT

Today, a blog on a favorite topic of mine - technology. The Digital Workplace Blog is providing "management and technology updates to enhance working anytime, anywhere." It's published by big firm Littler Mendelson, and you'll mostly find posts here on social media in the workplace, and the legal issues around using it.

Blawg of the Day - Child Injury Laws Blog

Tue, 31 May 2011 10:14:01 GMT

I featured a blog from Jonathan Rosenfeld and the Rosenfeld Injury lawyers a few weeks ago, and today I'm mentioning another one. The Child Injury Laws Blog is discussing ATV injuries, crib safety, day care accidents, gun safety, and trampolines, among other topics.

Blawg of the Day - Education Law Review

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:09:08 GMT

Kent Talbert served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Education from 2006-2009. He's now working at the D.C. firm of Talbert & Eitel, and he's also publishing the Education Law Review, a blog that provides education law and policy information and analysis. You'll see posts there on tuition tax credits, FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), Title IX, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Investment Fund Law Blog

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:28:43 GMT

To close out the week, another business law-related blog. It's the Investment Fund Law Blog, featuring updates and insights on legal issues facing fund managers and investors. Published by big firm Pillsbury Winthrop, you'll find posts on topics including the private adviser exception, performance fees, and China funds.

Blawg of the Week - Weekly Words of Wisdom Blog

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:19:02 GMT

An interesting niche blog for you today - the Capital Markets Group at Latham & Watkins is publishing the Weekly Words of Wisdom Blog, a regular series documenting some of the interesting capital markets questions they have recently encounters. Readers will find recent posts on such topics as using Form S-11 as a shelf, segment reporting, and disclosing merger negotiations and mergers, among others.

Blawg of the Day - Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:15:05 GMT

Jonathan Rosenfeld of Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers is publishing the Nursing Homes Abuse Blog, with posts on assisted living, bed rail injuries, bed sores, broken bones, food poisoning, medication errors, sexual abuse and assault, and whistleblower claims - all in the context of the nursing home.

Blawg of the Day - Retail Law Observer

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:11:33 GMT

Interested in learning more about the "bag tax," franchise goodwill, and electricity charges for retailers? Then check out the Retail Law Observer, a blog published by the folks at big firm Crowell & Moring. Their Retail Law Practice represents a broad spectrum of retail clients, including specialty retailers, department stores, and big-box retailers across the United States.

Blawg of the Day - Federal Eminent Domain Blog

Mon, 23 May 2011 10:05:54 GMT

The firm of Ackerman, Ackerman & Dynkowski publishes the Federal Eminent Domain Blog Despite the title, most of the posts I see are related to condemnation and eminent domain cases nationwide, and not just necessarily in those in federal court. Recent posts cover topics such as the "Wisconsin Blight Fight," inverse condemnation, federal utility condemnation, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Western Business Law Educator

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:12:11 GMT

To close out the week, I'm featuring a blog on an interesting niche topic, one that hasn't posted in about a month. It's the Western Business Law Educator, and it's about teaching U.S. business law in Russia. It's published by Steve Honig, a Boston lawyer with Duane Morris. Most of his posts seem to be about his experiences in Russia teaching, and it's more like a journal than a law blog - but it's still pretty interesting.

Blawg of the Day - Law Firm Transitions

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:07:59 GMT

Today's blog is Law Firm Transitions, which aims to realign law firms around client needs. It's brought to you by Debra Baker, a principal with Legal Vertical Strategies. The blog was born out of the "belief that value-driven legal service models are the future for law firm. The purpose is to promote a broader discussion about generating real change in the way law firms and lawyers provide value to clients. Check it out.

Blawg of the Day - Florida Construction Law Authority

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00:46 GMT

Today we head down to Florida to visit the Florida Construction Law Authority. They're providing, as you might imagine, news and updates on legal issues facing the construction industry in Florida, with posts on construction defects, licensing, liens, lender liability, procurement, and more. It's published by the Fort Lauderdale firm of Becker & Poliakoff.

Blawg of the Day - Privacy & Security Source

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:53:36 GMT

It's the second day in a row that I'm featuring a blog from a firm with Foley in the name - but this one is Foley & Lardner, and the blog is the Privacy & Security Source. It's designed as "an interactive forum exploring the latest legal developments and industry news," and you'll see posts here on behavioral advertising, cable privacy, FACTA, FCRA, geolocation, and a whole lot more.

Blawg of the Day - Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:48:18 GMT

Interesting: big firm Foley Hoag's Corporate Social Responsibility practice provides counsel to multinational companies, governments, and multilateral institutions regarding social, political, and environmental challenges, and provides advice on legal and reputational risk management on a host of issues. At Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law they're talking about such topics as "conflict minerals," business and human rights, and revenue transparency, among others.

Blawg of the Day - Construction Law Signal

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:02:32 GMT

Here's another construction law blog, and one that's publishing more frequently than yesterday's entry. It's the Construction Law Signal, and as you might expect it's providing insights and information on current and emerging developments affecting the construction industry. It's published by the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware/ West Virginia/Maryland firm of Cohen, Seglias, Pallas Greenhall & Furman. The topics discussed include bankruptcy, bidding, compliance, green building, insurance, project management, remedication, and infrastructure - all with a construction focus.

Blawg of the Day - Real Estate & Construction Law Blog

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:57:03 GMT

Today we have another entry in our series of "we wish you would post more often" blogs. Today it's the Real Estate & Construction Law Blog, which hasn't published much since the end of March. It's published by David Lindner of the Ohio firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs. When he was posting back in March, he was talking about sales and use tax in construction contracts, challenging real estate taxes, new market tax credits, and the cash deposit requirement, among other topics.

Blawg of the Day - Employment Class Action Blog

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:51:25 GMT

Today's blog comes from big firm Baker Hostetler. The Employment Class Action Blog features information and commentary on class action cases affecting employers. You'll find posts on class certification, conciliation, the fluctuating workweek, overtime claims, nonexempt status, wage & hour, independent contractors, and more.

Blawg of the Day - Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:53:02 GMT

It has been a while since I mentioned an appellate blog, so I was happy to see the Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog next in the queue. It's published by the worldwide firm Squire Sanders, and its goal is to foster discussion on news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, with an emphasis on cases pertaining to business interests. You'll find posts on such issues as the False Claims Act, judicial appointments, monopolies, telecommunications law, and a special "En Banc Watch."

Blawg of the Day - Basis Points

Mon, 09 May 2011 09:47:46 GMT

A great blog to tell you about today - it's called Basis Points, and it "provides context and offers fresh (if irreverent) commentary on developments in today's restructuring, distressed debt and new investment markets. It's great to see an "irreverent" blog coming from a big firm like Bracewell & Giuliani - it's led by Blogger-in-Chief Evan Flaschen, and supported by a whole bunch of the firm's lawyers. You'll find information on recent court cases, deals, the environment, negotiations, and even some poetry.

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