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Governor David Paterson and New York Finance

Posted on April 23, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 23, 2009. New York Probes Placement Agents; State Issues BanBloomberg - USA?It is unacceptable that a placement agent have any influence in the investments of the State pension fund,? New York Governor David Paterson said today in ...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest April 23, 2009

Posted on April 23, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to this service you should be able to click on any of the links proveded below, sign in, and access any of the decisions listed which interest you. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Matar, plaintiffs-appellants v...

New York Law Journal Featured Columnists April 24, 2009

Posted on April 23, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Antitrust Thursday, April 23, 2009 By Elai Katz "Elai Katz, a partner in Cahill Gordon & Reindel, discusses recent decisions of interest, including a district court's blocking the proposed combination of two of the three major providers of estimation tools for the automotive repair and insurance industry after the FTC raised questions "so serious, substantial, difficult and doubtful" to warrant an administrative trial on the legality of the merger; the Ninth Circuit's decision that a lower court should not have dismissed claims that numerous bilateral exchange agreements between California oil companies unlawfully restrained trade because the agreements' effects on competition should have been examined in the aggregate rather than individually; and the Fourth Circuit's holding that resale price maintenance agreements between pesticide makers and their agents did not constitute concerted action for purposes of a Sherman Act §1 claim"...

U.S. Supreme Court Update: Arizona v. Gant

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: A Service from the ABA Criminal Justice Section, http://www.abanet.org/crimjustArizona v. Gant No. 07-542 The Court ruled in v. Gant (No. 07-542) today.   "Mr. Gant was arrested for driving on a suspended license, handcuffed, and locked in a patrol car before officers searched his car and found cocaine in a jacket pocket...

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Google Alert: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Crime, Prisons

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 22, 2009. NEWS: Alleged 'Craigslist killer' was heading to Foxwoods with fiancéeBoston Globe - United States"Ellen Berlin, chief spokeswoman for the Boston University School of Medicine, said Markoff has been suspended because of the criminal charges...

Office of Thrift Supervision Issues Mortgage Scam Alert

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 22, 2009. OTS issues mortgage scam alertKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP"On April 14, the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) issued an alert to consumers with advice regarding the avoidance of foreclosure rescue scams typically undertaken by companies or individuals who refer to themselves as 'foreclosure consultants' or 'foreclosure specialists' ".

Government Accountability Office Seeks Tips on ARRA Fraud Waste

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 22, 2009. GAO seeks tips on ARRA fraud/wasteReed Smith LLP"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is requesting the public?s help in identifying waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement associated with ARRA funds. "

California: Facebook Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against Spammers

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 22, 2009. California - Facebook obtains TRO against spammersHogan & Hartson LLP"Judge Jeremy Fogel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Facebook?s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Sanford Wallace and two other alleged spammers...

List of Selected U.S. Documents from Gallerywatch.com

Posted on April 22, 2009
Selected federal documents below from Gallery Watch.com may include references to government reporrts, Congressional letters, draft bills, and other primary source materials. Documents listed are accessible through subscription to the GalleryWatch...

Governor David Paterson and New York Finance

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 22, 2009. Senate Democrats Push New MTA Bailout PlanNY1 - NY,USA"Governor David Paterson only says the plan is worth considering. Another part of the plan would dilute his power over the MTA. The proposal hasn't even won ...

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009
Source: NLJ.com, April 22, 2009. Subscription required for online access: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/subscribe.jsp FROM THE UPCOMING ISSUE  |  SEC accuses Morgan Peabody Inc. CEO of allegedly misappropriating funds "The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused the owner and chief executive officer of Morgan Peabody Inc...

New York Appellate Criminal Cases Originating from New York Supreme Court NY County

Posted on April 22, 2009
In order to comply with subscription agreements you will need to use your own Westlaw password to view the full text of cases listed below: Tuesday, April 21, 2009   1. The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v...

New Jersey Law Journal: News Briefs April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal News Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: JUDGE OKs CLASS ACTION PACT OVER EATING-DISORDER COVERAGE"A federal judge gave final approval Tuesday to a class action settlement that requires Horizon Blue Cross of New Jersey to expand benefits for 1...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to this service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access any of the decisions listed which interest you. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: APPELLATE DIVISIONFIRST DEPARTMENTLandlord/Tenant LawDue Process Rights Not Breached in Hearing On Tenancy's Termination for Guns in Apartment Jackson, petitioner v...

New York Law Journal: Featured Columnists April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Second Circuit ReviewWednesday, April 22, 2009By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S...

New York Law Journal: Lead Articles April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Free With Registration: Circuit Reverses Reprimand of Dorsey Chief Judge to Review Why Court Accepts Few Criminal Appeals Judge Denies Expert's Bid to Leave Case Over Alleged Suit Conflict Justices Weigh Student Privacy, Safety in Strip Search Argument Litigator Who Became Target of Cyberstalker Proposes Federal Legislation to Crack Down on Interent Libel Correction Newsbriefs

Vacancy Announcement: Librarian, Law Library of Congress

Posted on April 22, 2009
The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; and (2) creating, organizing and managing web content for dynamic Web sites...

10 Most Hilarious Crimes In Celibrity History

Posted on April 22, 2009
The eJustice blog has recently posted an article about the "10 Most Hilarious Crimes in Celebrity History. With their permission we are providing a link for your enjoyment: http://www.criminaljusticeusa.com/blog/2009/10-most-hilarious-crimes-in-celebrity-history/.

New York Law Journal Lead Articles April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Free With Registration: Anxiety Over Economy Grips Students as Graduation Nears Free: Prosecutors Win Order Restraining Madoff Assets State Found Not Liable in Crash Involving Unmarked Parole Car Landlord's Delay Prompts Court to Dismiss Eviction Proceeding $300 Million Settlement Is Reached In Medical Device Whistleblower Suit N...

LAW.COM Newswire HIghlights April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds That Union Contracts Can Require Employees to Arbitrate Age Discrimination Claims

Posted on April 21, 2009
See the following from Lexology, April 21, 2009: U.S. Supreme Court holds that union contracts can require employees to arbitrate discrimination claimsReed Smith LLP"The Supreme Court has ruled that employees represented by a union cannot sue for age discrimination when their union and employer have agreed that any such claims should go to arbitration rather than court...

President Obama Names Aneesh Chopra as First Federal Chief Technology Officer

Posted on April 21, 2009
AALL's Washington Blawg has posted an announcement of President Obama's appointment of Aneesh Chopra as the first federal Chief Technology Officer (CTO). See their April 20 posting for more details. For additional information regarding this appointment, also see the following from InformationWeek Daily Newsletter, April 21, 2009...

Governor David Paterson and New York Finance

Posted on April 21, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 21, 2009. MTA bailout with taxes, fees met with skepticismNewsday - Long Island,NY,USA"By MICHAEL GORMLEY | AP Writer ALBANY, NY - The Senate's Democratic majority on Monday proposed a new bailout for New York City's transit system, ...

List of Selected U.S.. Documents from Gallerywatch.com

Posted on April 21, 2009
Selected federal documents below from Gallery Watch.com may include references to government reporrts, Congressional letters, draft bills, and other primary source materials. Documents listed are accessible through subscription to the GalleryWatch...

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009
Source: NLJ.com, April 21, 2009. Subscription needed for online access: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/subscribe.jsp FROM THE UPCOMING ISSUE  |  High court will jump back into prosecutorial immunity, speedy trial issues "The U.S. Supreme Court next term will jump back into questions surrounding prosecutorial immunity and speedy trial requirements in two cases, one involving prosecutors' immunity from suit for fabricating evidence in a case's investigative phase, and the other concerning whether pretrial motion preparation counts under the federal Speedy Trial Act...

New Jersey Law Journal: News Briefs April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal News Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: PRU SUES EX-EMPLOYEES' LAWYERS FOR CONTRIBUTION IN FRAUD SUIT"Prudential Life Insurance Co...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to this service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access any of the decisions listed which interest you. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: U...

New York Law Journal: Featured Columnists April 21, 2009

Posted on April 21, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Antitrust Trade and PracticeTuesday, April 21, 2009By Neal R...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending April 19, 2009 - Criminal Procedure Law

Posted on April 20, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 19, 2009. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A7499 Paulin (MS) -- Establishes a registry of information disqualifying certain persons from the purchase of a firearm No Same asBLURB : Exec...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending April 19, 2009 - Corrections Law

Posted on April 20, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 19, 2009. CORRECTIONS LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A7502 Thiele (MS) -- Provides that local commissioners of social services shall notify law enforcement agencies when a homeless sex offender is placed in temporary emergency housing No Same asLast Act: 04/13/09 referred to social servicesLast Action Date: 04/14/09(Results Count = ) Bill No...

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