Access to Justice

Does the lockdown breach the right to freedom of religion?Latest Law Pod UK Episode: Court of Protection Deputyship OrdersThe Weekly Round-up: More restrictions and court backlogs

Administrative

IoT Legislation Passes CongressSEC Proposal to Exempt Finders from Registration Generates Split ReactionOCIE Director Instructs Advisers to Empower Chief Compliance Officers

ADR

Human Rights Day 2020: IBA Webinars, 10/11 December 2020Artificial Intelligence and Arbitration: The Computer as an Arbitrator — Are We There Yet?What Now? (Part II)

Antitrust & Trade Regulation

Competition Bureau provides New Guidance: No Poach, Wage-Fixing and Other Buy-side AgreementsThe UK's new National Security and Investment Bill - what do you need to know?Does competition law have a role in achieving a greener economy?

Appellate

What Are Justice Kruger’s Question Patterns When She Disagrees With the Majority in Criminal Cases?What Are Justice Kruger’s Question Patterns When She Disagrees With the Majority in a Civil Case?COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (November 23 - November 27, 2020)

Bankruptcy

Louisiana Court Limits the Reach of Economic Nexus in Jeopardy ProductionsWhat We're Reading This Week [November 30, 2020]The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The Agreement that Promises to Reshape the International Trade Landscape

Bar Associations

Commission on Judicial Selection opens application process for vacancies in the 4th Judicial District40 Under Forty Feature – Desiree MooreCelebrating 50 Years of the YLS: Memories from Linda Rio, 1994-1995

Cannabis

Diving into Oklahoma's experience as "Hottest Weed Market"Might Prez Trump soon give federal marijuana prisoners something to be thankful for?War and Peace: New Jersey Appellate Court Questions Cannabis Application Grading

Civil Litigation

Considerations for Suing Santa ClausGet Into the Holiday Spirit with a Holiday Themed CLE Course by Tort TalkADVERSE POSSESSION IN NEW YORK

Class Action & Mass Torts

Christopher and Matthew Baione Named ‘Rising Stars’ for 9/11 BenefitsTrusts & Estates, 9/11 Benefits Lawyer Lian Kuang-Maoga Named ‘Rising Star’Small Investors Beware Digital Asset Mining Pools

Communications, Media & Entertainment

FCC Creates Framework to Fund 5G Deployments in Rural AreasTwitter Announces, “Fleets”December Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: License Renewals, EEO Filings, DTV Ancillary/Supplementary Fees, Comment Deadlines and More

Corporate & Commercial

In a Fight Over Corporate Inspection Rights, a Quick Kick Beats the Trick PlayGuest Post: The New UK Insolvency Act Exposes a Gap in Cover for D&O InsuranceWhistleblower Case Presents Interesting Twist On Concept of Retaliation Under False Claims Act

Corporate Compliance

Byte-Sized Q&A Podcast: Why is Everyone Talking about November 30?Los Angeles County Will Issue Revised Targeted Safer at Home Order Effective November 30, 2020 to December 20, 2020COVID-19 & Philanthropic Fraud

Corporate Finance

ICE Benchmark Administration Proposes Extension of Most U.S. Dollar LIBOR Tenors Through June 2023; Move is Supported by the UK Financial Conduct AuthorityCOVID-19 & Philanthropic Fraud[AGENDA LIVE!] Corporate & Securities Counsel Public Company Forum

Criminal

Should I drive without an IID Installed After and OWI Conviction?Two criminal cases up for SCOTUS oral argument this weekCite?

Disability Law

Getting the Reasonable Accommodation Process Right and Mandatory Reassignment RevisitedHow to Put Together a Disability-Friendly Emergency KitGrief During the Holidays | 5 Tips for Healing and Finding Joy

E-Discovery

Major Decision: Washington Sup. Ct. Upholds Privilege for Corporate Healthcare Providers and Their Physician–AgentsPlaying NICE? A Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity from NISTeDiscovery Today and eDiscovery Assistant Announce Affinity Partnership

Education

Q&A: What the U.S. Department of Education’s New Clery Act Appendix Really Means for Colleges’ and Universities’ Clery Act Compliance EffortsMcGeorge ASAP | Assembly Bill No. 5Grief During the Holidays | 5 Tips for Healing and Finding Joy

Employment & Labor

New York State Amends WARN Act to Require Additional NotificationsWorkplace Safety Review Podcast: Episode 7 | Accident Investigations: What You Need to KnowCal/OSHA Board Adopts Emergency Regulations Regarding COVID-19

Energy

WEBINAR: Tax Equity Critical Issues and State of the Market Sneak PreviewLatin Lawyer Oil & Gas 2020 - Opportunities in Latin AmericaSwitzerland Narrowly Rejects Novel ‘Responsible Business Initiative’ on Multinational Corporation Environmental- and Human Rights-Based Liability

Environmental

WEBINAR: Tax Equity Critical Issues and State of the Market Sneak PreviewSwitzerland Narrowly Rejects Novel ‘Responsible Business Initiative’ on Multinational Corporation Environmental- and Human Rights-Based LiabilityLouisiana Court Limits the Reach of Economic Nexus in Jeopardy Productions

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

"Wow This Lawyer On The News Is Doing Really Dumb Things, Let's Flood The State Bar with Calls!!!!"This is a really generous gift. Can I accept it?Back to the Basics: Three Well-Being Essentials for Lawyers 

Family & Divorce

Supreme Court Clarifies the Law on MaintenanceWatch Me Shout Law Stuff at You Pandemic-Style from the Privacy of Your Office, Bed, or Bathroom!Why borrowing against your 401k is not a good idea

Financial

Guest Post: The New UK Insolvency Act Exposes a Gap in Cover for D&O InsuranceCFPB issues report on furnishing of actual payment data to consumer reporting agenciesICE Benchmark Administration Proposes Extension of Most U.S. Dollar LIBOR Tenors Through June 2023; Move is Supported by the UK Financial Conduct Authority

Food, Drug & Agriculture

FDA posts recall for spinach already under recall in Canada for SalmonellaHurricane Irma Wrongful Death Lawsuit Set to Be Arbitrated After Court RulingKawartha Dairy brand ice cream products recalled because of pieces of metal

Government

State AG Update: November 19-23PAC Interprets New Remote Meeting Procedures of OMA in Binding OpinionRecent Articles of Interest

Health Care

Healthcare Industry Employers, Take Heed: OSHA Issues Most Cited Standards Related to COVID-19 HazardsSarah Churchill Llamas in Medpage Today: Docs Can Prescribe Opioids Via Telemedicine, for NowFocus sur les récentes mesures encourageant le développement de l’actionnariat salarié et l’épargne salariale

Immigration

Anna H. Morzy to Participate in American Business Immigration Coalition SummitSole Representative Visa – Top 25 FAQ’s AnsweredFAQs on Tier 2 Sponsor Licence

Insurance

Guest Post: The New UK Insolvency Act Exposes a Gap in Cover for D&O InsuranceLouisiana Court Limits the Reach of Economic Nexus in Jeopardy ProductionsThe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The Agreement that Promises to Reshape the International Trade Landscape

Intellectual Property

The Legality of Loot Boxes: A PrimerDon’t Neglect Forum Selection and Choice of Law Provisions When Drafting or Litigating Restrictive CovenantsWill The USPTO Codify Its Discretionary Determination Of Deciding Whether To Institute AIA Trials?

International

Supreme Court Clarifies the Law on MaintenanceConsiderations for Transitioning Floating Rate Commercial Mortgage Loans Away from LIBOREU law meets state communications surveillance – what consequences for UK data protection adequacy?

Law Firm Marketing & Management

How to Cope with COVID-19 BrainWhy You Should Use Link Shorteners in All Social Posts and How to Create a Custom Branded Link Shortener for Your CompanyDoes Practicing “Door Law” Make You Look Diverse or Desperate?

Law Library

Studio Output for Better Virtual InstructionSomething Old, Something NewYou Can’t Wing Virtual Instruction

Law School Blogs

Simpson Thacher Discusses UK Bill to Reform Review Process for Foreign Direct InvestmentResurrecting the OFRDebunking Fintech Inside and Outside the Blockchain

Maritime

Study: IMO Should Ban ScrubbersLetters of indemnityThe Latest on the SeaDream 1 COVID-19 Debacle - What Went Wrong?

Nonprofit Law

The Perseverance of William DukesImportant Year-End Reminder for ClergyStay Off the Charitable Solicitation Naughty List

Personal Injury

FDA posts recall for spinach already under recall in Canada for SalmonellaWhat You Need to Know About Social Media and Your Personal Injury ClaimDenying Medical Condition in L&I Claim: Work Injury Causation vs Degenerative Changes With Age

Press

Stay up to date with the latest news and announcements from the LexBlog team.

LexBlog's New Syndication Portal Lets Any Organization Become A Publishing HubLexBlog Announces Partnership with Clio for New Workflow Management Integration

Privacy & Data Security

340: Henry Kissinger and Michael Daniel on How to be a Cyber CzarComplimentary Webinar – Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers – Is Now the Right Time?Don’t Neglect Forum Selection and Choice of Law Provisions When Drafting or Litigating Restrictive Covenants

Probate & Estate Planning

Supreme Court Clarifies the Law on MaintenanceWhen Do California Trust and Estate Cases Have Preference in Trial Setting or Appeal?November Round Up: Stan Lee, Taxes, and More

Property Law

BIO In Penn Central And Lucas Takings CaseSpam® For Thanksgiving? Mais Oui!Condo Webinars: The New Normal/New Legal Issues

Real Estate & Construction

"Is My Property Covered Under the Fair Housing Laws?"Sacramento Superior Court Rules That Insects Are Not Eligible for Listing Under the California Endangered Species ActThreshold for Loan Exemption from Appraisal Requirements Will Remain at $27,200

Resource Center

Seth Godin: Legal Bloggers Should Be Seeking the Minimum Viable AudienceLegal Business Development By Leveraging Other’s ContentSix Tips For Starting Your First Blog In a Larger Law Firm

Securities

SEC Division of Corporation Finance Publishes Disclosure Considerations for China-based IssuersTime to Get Ready: Preparing for the 2021 US Proxy & Annual Reporting SeasonThe Golden Age of Non-Interruption

Supreme Court

Recent Articles of Interest6th Circuit Rejects Preliminary Injunction Against Kentucky's Closure of Religious SchoolsFrench Council of State Says Capacity Limits On Worship Services Are Too Strict

Tax

IRS Seeks to Bar Transfer Pricing Argument in Western DigitalE-Filing and the Late-File PenaltyDeductibility of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Expenses

Technology

EUON Publishes Results of Study on What EU Citizens Think about NanomaterialsLegal Experiments: Regulatory Sandboxes and Non-Law OwnershipEU law meets state communications surveillance – what consequences for UK data protection adequacy?

This Week in Legal Blogging

This Week in Legal Blogging with Bob Ambrogi is a weekly show on Facebook Live and Twitter in which we sit down with some of the most accomplished bloggers around and hear about what works for them.

Venable's Leonard Gordon discusses editing a multi-authored blog on This Week in Legal BloggingSandra Edelman discusses freedoms and flexibilities of bloggingEmployment lawyer Jamie LaPlanate discusses her approach to blogging

Trademark

Augusta National Blazes a Trail to Registration of its Iconic Green Jacket Recent PTAB Guidance on Permissible Drawing Amendments for U.S. Design Applications Prince's Estate Makes it Rain Purple on the USPTO 

Women in Law

Young Professional Perspective – Thoughts on How Our Professional Lives and Looks Are Affected By Social MediaEmailing Your Professors for Help with Work-Related Projects: Proceed with CautionHow To Practice Law As A New Mom