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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Gone Clio with Attorney Michael J. P. Schewe
On this edition of Gone Clio, Clio co-founder Jack Newton talks with special guest, Attorney Michael J. P. Schewe of Schewe Law LLC. Michael talks about his passion for employment-related issues, the pros and cons of starting your own law firm, and how Clio makes him confident when a malpractice issue comes up.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/gone-clio/2012/08/gone-clio-with-attorney-michael-j-p-schewe/
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Steps Out Publicly With Baby Rocky For The First Time
Back in July of last year we learned that happily married actors Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze, Jr. were expecting the birth of a baby boy … in September, we learned that SMG gave birth to that boy … in November, we learned that the couple named their son Rocky James. Today, all these [...]
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Chat with Two National Leaders of the Workers' Comp Bar
On the May edition of Workers’ Comp Matters Host and Attorney Alan Pierce talks with two highly-respected guests in the field of workers’ compensation attorneys. The first half of the show he will speak with President of the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG) Cathy Stanton regarding proposed Federal legislation reforming the law regarding the Medicare Set-aside requirements as well as the recently enacted SMART Act.
Cathy Stanton is an attorney with experience in dealing with all types of workers’ compensation claims, including those related to occupational diseases. In addition to being the president of WILG, she is also a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and other organizations. Stanton has been named Super Lawyer for 2012 in the specialty of Workers’ Compensation by Super Lawyers magazine, this is her 6th time receiving the award.
The second half of the show Pierce will chat with Deborah Kohl, past president of WILG, and current president of The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers about the college and it’s efforts.
Deborah Kohl has been an attorney working in the area of workers’ compensation and disability law for more than 30 years. Kohl has been listed in the national publication Best Lawyers in America and is a frequent author and speaker on workers’ compensation law.
Cathy Stanton is an attorney with experience in dealing with all types of workers’ compensation claims, including those related to occupational diseases. In addition to being the president of WILG, she is also a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and other organizations. Stanton has been named Super Lawyer for 2012 in the specialty of Workers’ Compensation by Super Lawyers magazine, this is her 6th time receiving the award.
The second half of the show Pierce will chat with Deborah Kohl, past president of WILG, and current president of The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers about the college and it’s efforts.
Deborah Kohl has been an attorney working in the area of workers’ compensation and disability law for more than 30 years. Kohl has been listed in the national publication Best Lawyers in America and is a frequent author and speaker on workers’ compensation law.
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Inside the Trayvon Martin Tragedy
The shooting death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin in Florida has sparked outrage across the country. On February 26, 2012, Trayvon died from a single gunshot to the chest. Police say neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, fired that shot. Zimmerman is using Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" Law to justify the killing. Lawyer2Lawyer co-hosts and attorneys, Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi, welcome Professor Michelle Jacobs, from the University of Florida's Levin College of Law and Professor Kenneth Novak, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, to explore the legal issues surrounding the "Stand Your Ground" law, neighborhood watches, and the possibility of racial profiling.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/lawyer-2-lawyer/2012/03/inside-the-trayvon-martin-tragedy/
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Reader Reviews
The movie tie-in edition of "20 Times a Lady"—now called "What's Your Number?"—is now available wherever fine books are sold!
To celebrate its publication, a few of my favorite readers came up with these great reviews...
"What's Your Number? is like Harry Potter minus the wizards, wands, and Lord Voldemort." —Michelle Bell
"What's Your Number? is like Gone With the Wind except with less hoop skirts and poverty and more beaus..." —Karen Meyer
"What's Your Number? is like To Kill a Mockingbird without all the racism and children." —Julie Stone
Thanks ladies!
Please add your review in the comments!
Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/9/7/reader-reviews.html
Box Office: "Monsters University" Still at the Head of the Class
For the second week in a row, movie-goers sent "Monsters University" to the top spot at the box office for the weekend of June 28-30, 2013.
The prequel to Disney/Pixar's 2001 hit "Monsters, Inc." scooped up $15.2 million on Friday and garnered a three-day total of $44.5 million for its sophomore weekend.
The Melissa McCarthy- and Sandra Bullock-fronted newcomer "The Heat" opened in the second spot with a $15 million Friday and a solid $40 million total.
Rounding out the top five in earmarked earnings are Brad Pitt's "World War Z" ($29.2 million) in third, the Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx thriller "White House Down" ($26 million) in fourth, and "Man of Steel" ($20.5 million) in fifth.
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/movies/box-office-monsters-university-still-head-class-880621
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The Legal Trade Show Survival Guide
Learn how to make the most of your next legal trade show experience when The Legal ToolKit host and Senior Law Practice Advisor with Mass. LOMAP, Jared Correia, chats with Andrea Cannavina, the Founder and CEO of LegalTypist, Inc. Andrea and Jared explain how to decide which events to attend, how to network, the benefits of getting involved in conference planning, and much more.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/legal-toolkit/2012/07/the-legal-trade-show-survival-guide/
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'Fifty Shades Of Grey' To Heat Up Summer 2014
Big-screen adaptation of the best-selling novel will hit theatres August 1.
By Christina Garibaldi
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Photo: Vintage
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Court strikes down Voting Act’s preclearance formula
Invalidating a key Civil Rights era statutory provision designed to stop efforts to impede blacks from voting in the nation’s southern states, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the preclearance coverage formula under the Voting Rights Act, ruling that it violates states’ sovereignty rights.
While the Act’s general prohibitions of discrimination based on race or color remain intact, the 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder invalidates § 4 of the statute, which establishes a formula to determine what voting districts are subject to an additional preclearance requirement that bars any change in voting procedures without preapproval by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The decision strikes only the preclearance coverage formula, which was originally designed to expire after five years, not the preclearance requirement itself established by § 5 of the Act. The ruling prevents Congress from continuing to reauthorize the preclearance requirement without devising a new formula based on the current climate.
Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. noted the “exceptional conditions” that existed when the statute was enacted that justified a departure from the general rule barring federal preapproval of state and local laws. But without a finding based on determination of current conditions, the provision does not continue to pass constitutional muster.
“Nearly 50 years later, things have changed dramatically,” Roberts wrote. Yet “Congress did not use the record it compiled to shape a coverage formula grounded in current conditions. It instead reenacted a formula based on 40-year-old facts having no logical relation to the present day.”
In a dissent that she announced from the bench, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote that the decision of whether preclearance requirements are necessary rests with Congress, not the court. Congress had sufficient factual basis to reauthorize, Ginsburg said, as the record for the 2006 reauthorization made “abundantly clear.” Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia M. Sotomayor and Elena Kagan joined Ginsburg’s dissent.
Claire Guthrie Gastañaga, Executive Director of the ACLU of Virginia, said in a prepared statement that the Shelby County decision “blocked the single most effective instrument of fairness in place since 1965.”
According to the ACLU, the preclearance process blocked 15 discriminatory voting laws in Virginia between 1982 and 2006, including a $45 fee one party proposed to impose on convention delegates – a practice overturned as a poll tax.
Gastañaga said the ACLU would urge Congress to rewrite the preclearance formula. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act continues to bar voting policies and practices that are discriminatory, she said.
-Kimberly Atkins, with additional reporting by Deborah Elkins
Source: http://valawyersweekly.com/vlwblog/2013/06/25/court-strikes-down-voting-acts-preclearance-formula/
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Obesity can be a disability, at least in Montana
Obesity can be a disability, at least in Montana.
Full decision: BNSF Railway v. Feit (Montana 07/06/2012)
Feit got a ruling from the Montana Department of Labor that BNSF Railway discriminated against him by refusing to hire him because BNSF regarded him as being disabled due to his obesity.
BNSF then went to federal court to get a review of whether it violated the Montana Human Rights Act (MHRA) by refusing to hire Feit because of his obesity.
The federal court then asked the Supreme Court of Montana to decide how to rule, asking this question: Is obesity that is not the symptom of a physiological condition a "physical or mental impairment" as it is used in Montana Code Annotated section 49-2-101(19)(a)?
The Montana Supreme Court answered with a qualified yes. The court answered: Obesity that is not the symptom of a physiological disorder or condition may constitute a "physical or mental impairment" within the meaning of Montana Code Annotated section 49-2-101(19)(a) if the individual's weight is outside the "normal range" and affects "one or more body systems" as defined in 29 CFR 1630.2(h)(1)(2011).
The federal court laid out these facts:
1. BNSF offered Eric Feit a conditional offer of employment as a conductor trainee. The employment was conditioned upon successful completion of a physical examination, drug screening, background investigation, proof of employment eligibility, and BNSF’s Medical History Questionnaire.2. On February 6, 2008, BNSF informed Feit he was not qualified for his “safety sensitive” position because of the “significant health and safety risks associated with extreme obesity.”
3. BNSF told Feit he would not be considered for the job unless he either lost 10% of his body weight, or successfully completed additional physical examinations at his own expense. Regardless of the test results, BNSF did not guarantee Feit a job.
4. With the exception of a sleep study test, Feit successfully completed the additional physical exams BNSF requested. The sleep test cost at least $1,800, and Feit could not afford the test.
5. Because BNSF informed Feit that it would not consider him for the conductor trainee position unless he completed the sleep study, Feit set out to lose 10% of his weight.
6. A genuine dispute exists regarding whether BNSF received documentation of Feit’s weight loss.
The Montana Supreme Court noted that the EEOC Interpretive Guidance distinguished between conditions that were impairments and conditions that were simply physical characteristics, which suggested that a person with normal weight required a physical condition to qualify as an impairment. The court referred to the ADAAA which instructed courts that they were interpreting the statute too restrictively and expressed its specific intent that determination of disability not demand extensive analysis (122 Stat. at 3553-54).
The DISSENT noted that the definition of a "physical and mental impairment" included "any physiological disorder, or condition" that affects a major system of the human body (29 CFR 1630.2(h)(1)), and argued that the plain meaning required a physiological condition be present before an impairment existed.
Source: http://www.lawmemo.com/blog/2012/07/obesity_can_be.html
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'Terminator 5': Everything We Know About The New Movies
Right now, the new "Terminator" movie announced by Annapurna Pictures and Skydance Productions for a summer 2015 release date is a total mystery. We know that it's a "reboot" and the start of a "stand-alone trilogy" that Arnold Schwarznegger might star in.
That being said, a number of rumors and the scant parameter we do know of limit the possibilities of what the new "Terminator" trilogy can be. Assuming that Arnold is set to return in a lead role, this is what we (think we) know so far about the next "Terminator."
Arnold has to be human.
Schwarzenegger, like all mortals, has aged over the years. Though he may be in great physical shape given his age, 65, Arnie isn't the young man fresh off of the Mr. Olympia circuit that he was in 1984, when the first "Terminator" hit theaters. If Schwarzenegger was to step back into the role of the T-800, the robotic killing machine might look curiously haggard, as if he had just finished two terms as governor of California and gone through one of the messiest public divorces in history. "Dude, Terminator looks rough!"
He has to be the model for the T-800.
If Schwarzenegger's character is human, how do you explain his uncanny resemblance to the Terminator that hunts Sarah Connor in the first film and protects her son John in the second? That question would logically be a central element of the movie, which would reveal what this guy, whoever he is, does to become the image of killing efficiency.
This deleted scene is getting reconned.
The first step in establishing a story for a human character played by Schwarzenegger is to ignore the existence of this deleted scene from "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines." Aside from being an outright joke, the story of Sargent Candy closes off that narrative vein for further exploration, because who wants to see a movie about that guy? And not that it needs any more arguments against it, but a Sargent Candy movie would rule out using Schwarzenegger's real voice, which — correct me if I'm wrong — is the whole point of a Schwarzenegger movie.
It's either set it in the past...
The most high-profile rumor to surface since Annapurna and Skydance took over the rights to the franchise originated at Examiner.com, which claimed that Dwayne Johnson was wanted for a role. The site reported exclusively that Johnson would play a Terminator sent back to the 1940s or 1950s, traveling further down the Connor bloodline in an attempt to stop John from being the ultimate robot defeater he becomes. Schwarzenegger would play the man who stops the futuristic assassin using period-appropriate technology, thus impressing the robotic overlords and becoming the model for the T-800.
This option is slightly more problematic because the timeframe would make it less "stand-alone" — as today's press release indicated it would be — since it would have to come between "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" and "Terminator Salvation," when the Arnie T-800 first showed up. This also narrows the window for the trilogy significantly, making a future-set, Schwarzenegger-centric less likely.
What do you want to see in a new "Terminator" movie? Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter!
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/06/28/terminator-5-everything-we-know-about-the-new-movies/
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An Empirical Study of Predispute Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Social Media Terms of Service Agreements
Michael Rustad, Thomas F. Lambert Jr. Professor of Law & Co-Director Intellectual Property Law Concentration at Suffolk Law, discusses his study on the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in social media. Read the article at: http://bit.ly/Kn6kKc.
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Golan v. Holder Decision
On this edition of IP Counsel, host Attorney Peter Lando, partner at the firm of Lando & Anastasi, LLP, welcomes returning guest, Mary Wong, Director of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Golan v. Holder. The Golan decision upheld a law that restored copyright protection to foreign works that were once in the public domain and makes clear that Congress has broad discretion with regard to copyright and other intellectual property protection. Peter and Mary discuss the procedural history of the case and the significance of the decision.
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Paula Deen Loses Even More Deals After 'Today' Apology
In a nationally televised interview with the Today show’s Matt Lauer, Paula Deen broke down in tears as she slammed the racial slur accusations that have ruined her reputation and business empire.
‘Mt. Holly’ takes the place of ‘squelched’ St. Paul suit
Now, the same issue is back before the high court, which yesterday accepted cert in Mt. Holly Gardens Citizens in Action v. Mt. Holly. Forbes online describes Mt. Holly as the first impact to reach the Supreme Court since the administration was accused of engineering a settlement that “squelched” the St. Paul case.
Also according to Forbes, Philadelphia lawyer John Culhane said, “The perception is the Supreme Court has taken this case because it feels there is no disparate-impact theory of liability, and is prepared to rule to that effect.” The Third Circuit ruled that plaintiffs had made a prima facie case of disparate impact.
Magner has been on hold in Minnesota federal court while the parties awaited the Supreme Court’s determination on Mount Holly.
Source: http://minnlawyer.com/minnlawyerblog/2013/06/18/mt-holly-takes-the-place-of-squelched-st-paul-suit/
Summer Movie Sneak Peek: Here's What We Can't Wait to See!
From The Lone Ranger to Iron Man 3, check out our picks for the season's biggest films.
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Medicare Set-Aside Professional Administration
On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague and co‑host, Brian J. Fillion and guests, Sandra O'Sullivan, President of Ametros Financial Corporation and Tom Ash, Chief Executive Officer of Ametros Financial, to discuss the professional administration of Medicare Set-Aside funds and Medicare Set-Aside trusts. Sandra and Tom talk about the benefits of Professional Administration, managing the fund as a professional administrator and how professional administration works in a structured settlement.
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Burn Injury Litigation
Millions of burn injuries are reported every year in the United States. When an individual is severely burned, they can be left scarred, endure severe emotional trauma and some often succumb to their injuries. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen joins Attorney Marc Breakstone, founder and principal at Breakstone, White & Gluck, to talk about the various types of burn injuries litigation, liability and prevention.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2012/11/burn-injury-litigation/
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Watch: Waka Flocka Flame Says He Has A Rap Name For Amanda Bynes
Last week we learned the ridiculous news that Amanda Bynes is planning to record a “rap album” with rapper Waka Flocka Flame and today we hear from Waka himself about the project. The first thing that he wants people to know is that he is only working on one song with Amanda — not an [...]
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Federal judge dismisses American Samoans' birthright citizenship claim
[JURIST] A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia [official website] on Wednesday dismissed [opinion, PDF] a lawsuit filed by five residents of American Samoa who claimed that the Fourteenth Amendment [text] guarantees them US citizenship at birth. Although American Samoans are considered US nationals, American Samoa is the only US territory where birthright citizenship is not granted [AP report]. The plaintiffs argued that the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause, which declares, "All persons born or naturalized...
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Kim Kardashian's First Post-Baby Tweet!
The new mom posts cute pics of sister Khloe! Check out other cute and candid moments from the stars.
Prop 34, The Death Penalty Initiative Statute
On November 6, 2012, Proposition 34 will be one of the initiatives on the ballot in the state of California. If approved, Prop 34 will eliminate the death penalty in California and replace it with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Lawyer2Lawyer host Craig Williams joins Attorney Donald H. Heller to discuss Proposition 34, support and opposition and ultimately the impact on our prison and justice system.
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Kids’ Chance: Helping Children of Injured Workers
When someone is seriously injured or dies on the job, their family is left to pick up the pieces and sometimes the family’s education funds are at risk. Kids’ Chance is a national organization that funds educational scholarships for the children of injured workers, so that they can pursue their educational goals. In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Bill Wright, talk with the Founder of Kids' Chance, Attorney Bob Clyatt, about the Kids’ Chance mission and how it has been instrumental in helping the children of injured families through the power of education.
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Jay-Z Ponders 'The Paranoia Of Not Being A Great Dad' To Blue Ivy
Hov gets deep in new previews of Magna Carta Holy Grail tracks 'Heaven,' 'Jay-Z Blue.'
By James Montgomery
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709754/jay-z-heaven-blue-ivy.jhtml
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'White House Down': The Reviews Are In!
Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum get thumbs up from critics, but reviewers say movie is 'dumb.'
By Todd Gilchrist
Channing Tatum in "White House Down"
Photo: Columbia Pictures
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709744/white-house-down-movie-reviews.jhtml
NSSTA’s Take the Hill
This past April, members of National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) decided to "Take the Hill". They headed to Capitol Hill for meetings with members of Congress and senior Congressional staff to discuss important public policy and the economic security benefits of structured settlements. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen talks to Ringler colleagues, Peter Early and Erin Muller about their experience at "Take the Hill" and their mission to educate our elected officials on the benefits of structured settlements.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2012/07/nsstas-take-the-hill/
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Private Prisons, Profits, and Prisoners’ Rights
On this edition of Lawyer2Lawyer host Bob Ambrogi discusses private prisons with Susan Herman, president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Adrian Moore, vice president of the Reason Foundation, a non-profit in support of libertarian principles and privatization.
Susan Herman was elected president of the ACLU in October 2008. As Centennial Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, she teaches courses in the area of Criminal Law and Procedure and Constitutional Law. The ACLU has been studying and protesting against private prisons as a for-profit business for decades.
Dr. Adrian Moore is vice president of policy at the Reason Foundation. He has conducted studies, written publications and scholarly articles on the privatization of prisons and how they yield quality corrections at a lower cost. He has served on boards and commissions developing or overseeing privatization at the federal, state, and local level.
Tune in to hear Herman and Moore debate and discuss the colossal incarceration rate, the profit motives of private prisons, the politics behind it all, and the impact on prisoners’ rights.
Special Thanks to our sponsor, Clio.
Susan Herman was elected president of the ACLU in October 2008. As Centennial Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, she teaches courses in the area of Criminal Law and Procedure and Constitutional Law. The ACLU has been studying and protesting against private prisons as a for-profit business for decades.
Dr. Adrian Moore is vice president of policy at the Reason Foundation. He has conducted studies, written publications and scholarly articles on the privatization of prisons and how they yield quality corrections at a lower cost. He has served on boards and commissions developing or overseeing privatization at the federal, state, and local level.
Tune in to hear Herman and Moore debate and discuss the colossal incarceration rate, the profit motives of private prisons, the politics behind it all, and the impact on prisoners’ rights.
Special Thanks to our sponsor, Clio.
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Kristen Stewart Remembers The 'Immeasurably Great' James Gandolfini
His 'Welcome to the Rileys' co-star says his death last week 'gutted' her.
By Jocelyn Vena
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709589/james-gandolfini-kristen-stewart.jhtml
Highlights from the Proposition 8 Ruling
The Supreme Court avoided a ruling on the merits of the case involving California's Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage. Here are highlights from the ruling.
Source: http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2013/06/26/highlights-from-the-proposition-8-ruling/?mod=WSJBlog
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Snoop Dogg Gives Boost To 'Turbo' In Barcelona
Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds and more watch co-star hit the stage.
By Brenna Ehrlich
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709726/snoop-dogg-turbo-barcelona-premiere.jhtml
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The Fiscal Cliff Impact
As we approach the end of 2012, the nation waits on news regarding the “fiscal cliff” and whether a compromise can be reached on Capitol Hill. What exactly is the “fiscal cliff” and what are the possible resolutions? On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen joins colleague and co-host, Rich Ryan and guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne, Economist and Associate Professor of Finance at St. Joseph’s University, to talk about the potential impact of the fiscal cliff and the security of structured settlements.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2012/12/the-fiscal-cliff-impact/
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Lewis to investigate St. Paul’s actions regarding landslide
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Don Lewis will look into the city of St. Paul’s internal processes regarding the landslide at Lilydale Regional Park on May 22 where two children died, Mayor Chris Coleman announced today. Lewis is the dean of Hamline University School of Law and of counsel to the law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis.
The children were hiking in the park when a steep slope soaked by rain gave way.
St. Paul has already hired geo-engineering firm Northern Technologies to determine the cause of the landslide. Findings from both the NTI report and the independent investigation will be made public upon its completion.
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NSSTA’s Leadership
Whether you are a member or just someone interested in structures, National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) is the voice of the industry. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen joins colleagues, Randy Dyer, the current President of NSSTA and John Machir, President‑elect of NSSTA, to talk about the bigger issues that are facing the structured settlement industry today and some of the leading items on their agenda for 2012.
Source: http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2012/09/nsstas-leadership/
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Blue Ivy Reigns In Her Mom’s New Tumblr Photos
There’s been a lot of talk about celebrity babies lately, what with the birth of baby North and the Royal bump watch coming to an end. But Beyoncé wants y’all to know that her baby, Blue Ivy Carter, is king of them all! LOL. Bey shared some adorable photos on Tumblr, the first of which [...]
Source: http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2013-06-28/blue-ivy-reigns-in-her-moms-new-tumblr-photos
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The Lost Art of the Online Discussion
For many years, we used email and listservs for private and public discussions. Today, the last thing we want to do is add a high-volume email list to our overloaded email inboxes. Yet, we still have the need for discussions of all kinds. What are good ways to have discussions using technology today? In this episode of The Kennedy-Mighell Report, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss today’s options for discussions, how to select the right forum for discussions, and whether we can improve the quality of the discussions we have with others.
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Henry Cavill Committed To His Role As Superman! Has 'S' Shield On His Cell Phone!
Henry Cavill landed in the States at LAX on Wednesday.
Wait. Why is Superman at the airport? He don't need no stinkin' plane!
Henry must really be proud of his role as the Man of Steel - check out the Superman insignia on the back of his cell phone!
Henry chatted away as he made his way out of the airport. He arrived on an international flight, probably just getting back from the Man of Steel premiere down under in Australia!
That's a long flight! Next time, just take to the sky yourself, Henry! There may not be an inflight meal, but it'll be a lot faster!
Ch-ch-check out more of Henry arriving at LAX! (below)
[Image via STS/WENN.]
Source: http://perezhilton.com/2013-06-28-henry-cavill-lands-at-lax-talking-on-his-cell-phone
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The Lost Art of the Online Discussion
For many years, we used email and listservs for private and public discussions. Today, the last thing we want to do is add a high-volume email list to our overloaded email inboxes. Yet, we still have the need for discussions of all kinds. What are good ways to have discussions using technology today? In this episode of The Kennedy-Mighell Report, Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss today’s options for discussions, how to select the right forum for discussions, and whether we can improve the quality of the discussions we have with others.
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D.C.'s Litigation Departments of the Year
We went looking for excellence among the litigation bar in Washington -- and found plenty. Here's our take on the best all-around litigation shop in D.C. and an array of top-flight firms in six subspecialities.
Source: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202607374340&rss=rss_nlj
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First Lady Michelle Obama Joins Instagram!
Not a lot of people can join Instagram in the morning and have 12,000 followers before lunchtime, but when you’re the First Lady of the United States, you’re kind of a big deal. Michelle Obama is on Instagram, ya’ll! I for one am excited to see what she posts, as I know she’s a favorite [...]
Source: http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2013-06-27/first-lady-michelle-obama-joins-instagram
When Did Sandra Bullock Get So Funny?
While promoting her new comedy The Heat, you'd think Sandra Bullock would be out-funnied at every turn by co-star Melissa McCarthy. Not so! Somewhere along the line, Sandy became one of the funniest talk show guests we've ever seen. To wit, here are two back-to-back interviews showcasing Bullock's sly humor and impeccable timing.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
NLRB's recent significant decisions
The NLRB this week made public a number of significant decisions, most reached in the final days of the term of Member Brian Hayes, which ended on December 16. The Board continues with three members, Chairman Mark Gaston Pearce and Members Richard F. Griffin, Jr. and Sharon Block.
The decisions touch on a variety of issues including social media postings, charter school jurisdiction, backpay awards, the chargeability of certain union lobbying expenses, and an employer’s responsibility to continue dues collection after the expiration of a contract.
Hispanics United of Buffalo
The Board found that the employer unlawfully fired five employees because of their Facebook posts and comments about a coworker who intended to complain to management about their work performance. In its analysis, the Board majority applied settled Board law to the new world of social media, finding that the Facebook conversation was concerted activity and was protected by the National Labor Relations Act. Member Hayes dissented.
Alan Ritchey, Inc.
In a unanimous decision that resolved the last of the two-member cases returned following the 2010 Supreme Court decision in New Process Steel, the Board found that where there is no collectively-bargained grievance-arbitration system in place, employers generally must give the union notice and an opportunity to bargain before imposing discipline such as a discharge or suspension on employees. Member Hayes was recused.
Latino Express
In a decision that will affect most cases in which backpay is awarded, the Board decided to require respondents to compensate employees for any extra taxes they have to pay as a result of receiving the backpay in a lump sum. The Board will also require an employer ordered to pay back wages to file with the Social Security Administration a report allocating the back wages to the years in which they were or would have been earned. The Board requested briefs in this case in July 2012. Member Hayes did not participate in the case.
Chicago Mathematics & Science Academy
Rejecting the position of a teachers’ union, the Board found that it had jurisdiction over an Illinois non-profit corporation that operates a public charter school in Chicago. The non-profit was not the sort of government entity exempt from the National Labor Relations Act, the Board majority concluded, and there was no reason for the Board to decline jurisdiction. Member Hayes dissented in part.
United Nurses & Allied Professionals (Kent Hospital)
The Board, with Member Hayes dissenting, addressed several issues involving the rights of nonmember dues objectors under the Supreme Court’s Beck decision. On the main issue, the majority held that, like all other union expenses, lobbying expenses are chargeable to objectors, to the extent that they are germane to collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment. The Board invited further briefing from interested parties on the how it should define and apply the germaneness standard in the context of lobbying activities.
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Applying the general rule against unilateral employer changes in terms and conditions of employment, the Board found that an employer’s obligation to collect union dues under a check-off agreement will continue after the contract expires and before a bargaining impasse occurs or a new contract is reached. Member Hayes dissented.
Source: http://www.lawmemo.com/blog/2012/12/nlrbs_recent_si.html
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Comic Con 2013: MTV Is Giving You An Inside Look!
Josh Horowitz and Steven Smith will take fans behind the scenes of the San Diego convention beginning July 18.
By Todd Gilchrist
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709457/mtv-san-diego-comic-con-2013.jhtml
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Court Revives Defender's Malicious Prosecution Suit
A federal appeals court has revived Indiana criminal defense lawyer Michael Alexander's lawsuit accusing the U.S. government of conspiring with a state prosecutor and two criminal suspects to falsely accuse him of attempting to bribe a witness.
Source: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608685975&rss=rss_nlj
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Supreme Court Looks at Oklahoma Abortion Law
The U.S. Supreme Court indicated Thursday that it is taking a close look at an Oklahoma law that restricts the use of abortion-inducing drugs.
Source: http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2013/06/27/supreme-court-looks-at-oklahoma-abortion-law/?mod=WSJBlog
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Patrick Schwarzenegger Premieres “Stuck in Love” in New York City
Making his big acting debut, Patrick Schwarzenegger showed up at the New York City premiere of “Stuck in Love” last night (June 26).
Joined by costars Nat Wolff and Liana Liberato, the 19-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger looked cool and confident in a dapper grey suit as he mingled outside the Sunshine Landmark Theater.
Slated to hit theaters July 5th, “Stuck in Love” also features stars like Kristen Bell, Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, and Lily Collins.
Per the synopsis, “An acclaimed writer, his ex-wife, and their teenaged children come to terms with the complexities of love in all its forms over the course of one tumultuous year.”
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/patrick-schwarzenegger/stuck-love-nyc-879310
Black picked for bankruptcy judge
Roanoke lawyer Paul M. Black has been selected by appeals court judges as a U.S. bankruptcy judge for the Western District of Virginia. He will succeed Chief Judge William F. Stone Jr.
Black received his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University in 1982 and his law degree from the University of Richmond law school in 1985. He served as law clerk to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Blackwell N. Shelley in Richmond. After practicing law in Richmond for several years, he returned to Roanoke in 1991 to join the law firm of Melchionna, Day, Ammar & Black.
Black is now a member of the firm of Spilman, Thomas & Battle in Roanoke, where he is co-chair of the firm’s bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice group. Since 2007, he has served as a member of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board.
Black’s appointment is subject to a routine series of background checks, according to the announcement Tuesday from Chief U.S. District Judge Glen Conrad and Stone.
Source: http://valawyersweekly.com/vlwblog/2013/06/26/black-picked-for-bankruptcy-judge/
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Khloe Kardashian Turns 29! See Her Cutest Photos With Lamar
As the reality star celebrates her birthday, see the evolution of her romance with her hubby.
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Old-School Action Figures In Modern Blockbuster Posters
The technology behind action figures, especially those cast in the likenesses of A-list actors, have come a long way since "Star Wars" kicked off the merchandising state we now live in. Now we have 3-D scans of actors shrunken down to fit in the palm of your hand, but that always wasn't the case.
The folks over at Next Movie are serving up a reminder of just how far we've come with a new series of Photoshops that insert classic action figures in the posters of movies featuring the character. The result is a vaguely recognizable poster for "Star Wars" and a several other one sheets filled the plastic (sort of) likenesses of some of our most iconic characters.
Check out the rest of the action figures posters over at Next Movie!
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2013/06/26/old-school-action-figures-posters/
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The Friday Federal Law Clerk Hiring Frenzy
Friday, June 28, is the first date on which many judges will consider 3L students for coveted federal clerkships. The firestorm that Friday?s schedule promises to ignite will eclipse the seasonal withering heat and humidity, but partners who remain calm and flexible will reap benefits.
Source: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608787802&rss=rss_nlj
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Delaware Chancery Court Decisions Highlight That a "Crucial Difference" In Analyzing Director Liability For "Bad Faith" In the Context of an M&A Sales Process Is the Seriousness of the Bidder
Two decisions earlier this year by the Delaware Court of Chancery in which the Court (Noble, V.C.) reached opposite conclusions on the divergent facts before it, serve to highlight that determining whether a bidder is “serious” in its pursuit of the target is a key factor in analyzing a target director’s liability for “bad faith” in the context of a merger and acquisition (“M&A”) sales process under Delaware law.
Revlon Duties Generally
Once a board of directors has decided to pursue a process that will result in the sale of the corporation, it is obligated to maximize stockholder value by seeking the highest purchase price reasonably available. See Revlon, Inc. v. MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, 506 A.2d 173 (Del. 1986). If the target’s certificate of incorporation includes the exculpatory provisions permitted by Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, 8 Del. Code § 102(b)(7), a plaintiff who seeks to challenge the board’s decision must demonstrate that the board acted in “bad faith” in order to succeed on a breach of the duty of care claim. Accordingly, if the corporation has in place a Section 102(b)(7) exculpatory provision, a defendant’s motion to dismiss claims of breach of fiduciary duties in the M&A sales process context will be successful unless the plaintiff pleads facts supporting the conclusion that (1) directors breached their duty of loyalty (i.e., the majority of the board approving the transaction was “interested”) or (2) the directors acted in bad faith.
In re Novell, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, 2013 WL 322560 (Del. Ch. Jan. 3, 2013): Motion to Dismiss Denied
In March 2010, the board of directors of Novell, Inc. (“Novell”) issued a press release announcing that it was rejecting an unsolicited, non-binding offer to purchase the company for $5.75 per share and was retaining a financial advisor to “explore various alternatives to enhance stockholder value.” Over the next few months, fifty potential buyers were contacted, thirty potential buyers signed non-disclosure agreements and nine potential buyers submitted preliminary non-binding proposals. Novell’s board decided to pursue discussions with five of the potential buyers that had submitted non-binding proposals, including Attachmate Corporation (“Attachmate”). Subsequently, Attachmate, who, unlike the majority of bidders, had already been allowed to work with two strategic partners, indicated that it was having difficulties arranging financing and, unlike any other bidder, was allowed to seek additional financing. In August, the two remaining bidders, Attachmate and “Party C,” were asked to submit “best and final offer[s].” Even though Attachmate’s bid was $0.06 lower, it was granted exclusivity. During the exclusivity period, Microsoft offered to purchase certain patents and patent applications from Novell for $450,000,000, and Attachmate, unlike any other bidder, was told of the Microsoft offer and invited to submit a revised bid.
Ultimately, Novell’s board of directors accepted Attachmate’s revised bid, which reflected a purchase price of $6.10 per share. Upon public announcement of the transaction, certain Novell stockholders brought suit in Delaware Chancery Court against Novell’s board alleging, among other things, that the board had breached their fiduciary duties by conducting an “‘improper and opaque’ sales process [that] failed to maximize shareholder value” and had favored Attachmate over other bidders. Although the Court noted that the board was “not absolutely required to treat all bidders equally,” he did not dismiss the case at the pleading stage because the facts pled indicated that the board “treated Party C in a way that was both adverse and materially different from the way they treated Attachmate,” which supported “an inference that the Board’s actions were in bad faith.”
In re BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. Shareholders Litigation, 2013 WL 396202 (Del. Ch. Jan. 31, 2013): Motion to Dismiss Granted
In February 2011, the board of directors of BJ’s Warehouse Club, Inc. (“BJ’s”) issued a press release announcing that it had hired a financial advisor to “evaluate potential strategic alternatives.” Shortly thereafter, “Party A,” one of two direct channel competitors, expressed interest in acquiring BJ’s; however, because Party A “had no prior history of acquiring domestic companies” and BJ’s board of directors was “not comfortable sharing material, non-public information with a direct competitor,” Party A was rebuffed. Nonetheless, Party A submitted a conditional proposal to acquire the company in an all-cash transaction at a purchase price in the range of $55 to $60 per share. After two subsequent meetings with Party A, BJ’s board of directors determined that “it would not be in the best interest of [BJ’s] to pursue the expression of interest by Party A.”
Ultimately, BJ’s board of directors accepted a private equity offer that reflected a purchase price of $51.25 per share. Upon public announcement of the transaction, certain BJ’s stockholders filed suit in Delaware Chancery Court against BJ’s board of directors alleging, among other things, that the directors had breached their fiduciary duties by “shunn[ing] Party A . . . despite its superior offer of $55 to $60 per share.” The Court, echoing the concerns of the BJ’s board of directors, dismissed the action because, among other things, “Party A’s proposal was subject to further due diligence and regulatory analysis” and the board “had no reason not to rely on its [financial advisor’s] advice that strategic buyers, including Party A, would not likely be interested or that their interest would not lead to a serious offer.”
The “Crucial Difference”
In the BJ’s decision, Vice Chancellor Noble articulated the “crucial difference” between this case and Novell: the Novell board’s actions “occurred after the board had determined that the bidder was a serious participant,” while “the [BJ’s] board was making an initial assessment, in its business judgment, whether pursuit of Party A’s expression of interest was in the best interest of the Company and whether a transaction with Party A raised serious regulatory issues” (emphasis added). In other words, directors may have some leeway in their treatment of bidders in the initial stages of an M&A sales process; however, once a board of directors has adjudged bidders to be “serious,” it is imperative that the board treat all such bidders equally.
For further information, please contact David Sands at (213) 617-5536 or David Niemeyer at (213) 617-5590.
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'Monsters University': The Reviews Are In!
While some critics appreciate the prequel's lighthearted fun, most don't rank it among Pixar's best efforts.
By Todd Gilchrist
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709427/monsters-university-reviews.jhtml
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