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New Practitioner Blogs Covering State Law Developmennts

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog
http://www.floridabankruptcylawyerblog.com
http://www.floridabankruptcylawyerblog.com/index.xml

The Florida bankruptcy lawyers at the Dellutri Law Group present clients in the State of Florida in cases involving bankruptcies including debt collection, fair credit reporting, and mortgage foreclosure defense.

Massachusetts Lawyer Blog 
http://www.massachusettslawyerblog.com
http://www.massachusettslawyerblog.com/index.xml

Wilson & Whitaker are Weymouth, Massachusetts personal injury attorneys who represent clients in matters involving injury and accident law, including medical malpractice.

Missouri Injury Attorney Blog
http://www.missouriinjuryattorneyblog.com
http://www.missouriinjuryattorneyblog.com/index.xml

Missouri injury and accident attorney David Payne represents individuals in cases involving car accidents, insurance disputes, and medical malpractice.

New York Criminal Attorney Blog
http://www.newyorkcriminalattorneyblog.com
http://www.newyorkcriminalattorneyblog.com/index.xml

Tilem & Campell is a White Plains, New York Criminal Defense Law Firm that serves clients in cases involving criminal law including DWI, weapon crimes, prostitution, child abuse, and traffic violations.

Sidebar, the Blog for Court TV Junkies

When Court TV was replaced with truTV ("not reality. actuality" programming) this year [our post], fans were left with only six hours of trial coverage, In Session, which is aired from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET). But Sidebar, In Session's blog, has been added to the mix. "Sidebar takes you behind the scenes of the day's legal headlines with breaking news and in-depth analysis from In Session's anchors and correspondents."

From the blog's About Page:

At Sidebar, our distinguished anchors and correspondents will bring you the latest breaking trial news, along with expert legal analysis. We’ll tell you what’s coming up on the docket. Our correspondents and anchors take you behind the scenes. We’ll give you our observations, insights, comments and opinions on what is happening in and around America’s courtrooms. We are excited about our new home at CNN.com and look forward to your suggestions and ideas as we continue to develop this new venture.

[JH]

A Quick Look at Best Practices for Legal Education Blog

Joining Law School Innovation in the blogosphere's U.S. law school reform space, The Best Practices for Legal Education Blog was created with two goals in mind: "(1) to create a useful web-based source of information on  current reforms in legal education arising from the publication of Roy Stuckey’s Best Practices for Legal Education (pdf) and the Carnegie Foundation’s Educating Lawyers; and (2) to create a place where those interested in the future of legal education can freely exchange ideas, concerns, and opinions.  The blog contributors and editor will attempt to document and record the most recent innovations and academic experiments accompanying the legal education reform movement — and stimulate dialogue between and among all sectors of the legal academy. " 

Check out the Blog's Resources page. The project looks promising but it could take some cues from UK's Transforming Initiative [our post] for a more comprehensive approach to using web communications. [JH]

Blog Offers Law School Admissions Advice

Check out Law School Admissions Expert. Hat tip to Adjunct Law Prof Blog. [JH]

Legal Career Blog

Edited by Mississippi law prof Greg Bowman, Legal Career Blog addresses law school issues, careers in law and alternative career options for lawyers.

Hat tip to Adjunct Law Prof Blog. [JH]

Public Works Blog Launched by University of Virginia School of Law

The Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center has launched Public Works, a blog that aims to increase public service awareness at the University of Virginia School of Law. The blog features posts on events, fellowships, and job and pro bono opportunities, as well as links to employment resources, the latest public service news, tips on financing public service, and clerkship and public service announcements. [JH]

Bar Exam Tips Blog

Mitch Rubinstein, editor of Adjunct Law Prof Blog, has located a blog entitled A Girl Walks Into The Bar Exam which is full of what appears to be useful bar examination tips and links. The writer took and passed the 2005 California Bar examination, but is keeping this Blog open as a public service. [JH]

West Virginia Law Students Blogging About Their Legal Studies and Experiences in Brazil

Twenty-five West Virginia University College of Law students currently participating in the Legal Study in Brazil Program are blogging about their experiences. Check it out. [JH]

For Business Trial Law, Check Out Blawgletter

Blawgletter, "Business Trial Law with a Sense of Humor" started publishing on January 1, 2007. Barry Barnett, a partner in the Dallas office of Susman Godfrey L.L.P. is the editor. Check it out. [JH]

Appealing in Nevada

Appealing in Nevada discusses the law of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The blog is written by Tami D. Cowden, Of Counsel with Kummer Kaempfer Bonner Renshaw & Ferrario, Las Vegas. Cowden also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Clark County Bar Association’s publication, The Communiqué. Check it out! [JH]

E-Everything for Bankruptcy Lawyers...

E-Everything for Bankruptcy Lawyers... is "the bankruptcy lawyer's source for education, entertainment, edification and enhancment involving all things electronic... E-Everything!" Humor aside, this is a very useful blog. It is written by Lee Barrett, a litigation and bankruptcy associate with the bankruptcy firm of Forshey & Prostok, LLP. [JH]

List of New Topical Law Blogs

From Justin Kelly we received this fantastic list of topical law blogs, most of them new to our taxonomy. Earlier this week we published a list of blogs that focus on state law developments supplied by Justin. Thanks Justin! [JH]

Antitrust Lawyer Blog http://www.antitrustlawyerblog.com

Covers recent developments in antitrust and international trade law. By Doyle, Barlow & Mazard.

Class Action Defense Blog http://classactiondefense.jmbm.com

Covers CAFA, class certification, employment law, FCRA, FDCPA and multidistrict litigation. Published by Michael Hassen of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP.

Construction Litigation Law Blog http://blog.njeifs.com

Covers community associations, EIFS, construction litigation and construction news. By the Construction Litigation Group of Stark & Stark.

Contracts Blog http://www.onecle.com/blog

Covers contracting law, including contracting, news, events, and technology.

Cruise Ship Law Blog http://www.cruiseshiplawblog.com

Blog dedicated to cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea.

Death and Taxes Legal Blog http://www.deathandtaxesblog.com

A Legal blog that covers Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Taxes. Written by Joel A. Schoenmeyer.

Hotel Law Blog http://hotellaw.jmbm.com

A legal blog that covers hotel case law , news and events dealing with hotel law. Written by hotel lawyer Jim Butler.

Idea Lawyer Blog  http://www.idealawyerblog.com

Covers business, inventions, music, intellectual property and tech initiatives. By the Neville Law Group.

Justia Legal Marketing & SEO Blog http://onward.justia.com

Covers legal website design, search engine optimization and marketing for law firms. Includes information on the latest Justia web products.

Maritime Injury Law Blog http://blog.maritimelawyer.us

Covers offshore injuries involving fishing vessels. By Beard, Stacey, Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP.

Stock Broker Fraud Blog http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com

A legal blog that covers securities fraud case law , news and events dealing with securities law. Written by lawyers Shepherd, Smith & Edwards.

Women's Rights Employment Blog http://www.womensrightsblog.com

Legal blog that covers women's employment rights in the workplace and society.

Law Professor Blogs Network Launches Five Blogs

Paul Caron and I are delighted to announce that the Law Professor Blogs Network has added five new blogs:

• Administrative Law Prof Blog, edited by Drury Stevenson (South Texas) & Cynthia Quinn (Hawaii)http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adminlaw
• Civil Procedure Prof Blog, edited by Jeremy Counseller (Baylor) & Rory Ryan (Baylor)
  http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/civpro   
• International Environmental Law Prof Blog, edited by William Burns (Santa Clara) & Richard Caddell (Wales)
  http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment
• M&A Law Prof Blog, edited by Steven Davidoff (Wayne State)
  http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/mergers
• Poverty Law Prof Blog, edited by Ezra Rosser (American) & Lowell Hull (Notre Dame)
  http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/poverty/

You can check out these and all of the other blogs of the Law Professor Blogs Network at our Network RSS feed display. If you are interested in starting a law blog for the Law Professor Blogs Network please contact Cincinnati Law Prof Paul Caron or me. [JH]

New State Law Blogs

Law blogging focusing on state and local developments has grown substantially over the last couple of years. Justin Kelly has directed our attention to a number of new blogs in this area. Many are new to our taxonomy. Thanks Justin! [JH]

California

California Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog http://www.californiabankruptcylawyerblog.com

Covers bankruptcy, consumer debt and finance law with a focus on California law. Published by Scott Sagaria.

California Estate Planning Lawyer Blog http://www.californiaestateplanninglawyerblog.com

Covers estate planning, trusts, wills and asset protection with a focus on California law. Published by Scott Sagaria.

California Family Law Blog http://www.californiafamilylawblog.com

Covers adoption, child support, divorce and other family law issues with a focus on California law. Published by Scott J. Sagaria.

Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog http://losangelesinjurylawyerblog.com

A legal blog that covers personal injury law, news and events dealing with injury law. Written by personal injury lawyers Rice and Bloomfield.

San Francisco Family Law Blog http://www.sanfranciscofamilylawblog.com

Covers divorce, separation and other family law issues with a focus on California law. By Moschetti Family Law.

Florida

Florida Criminal Defense Law Blog http://www.floridacriminaldefenselawblog.com

Blog dedicated to bringing up to date information and news on criminal law in the state of Florida. Published by Ronald Chapman.

Illinois

Chicago Accident Law Blog http://www.chicagoaccidentlawblog.com/

Covers accident & injury, asbestos, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, pharmaceutical litigation, and workers compensation. By Ed Scanlan

Chicago Injury Lawyer Blog http://www.chicagoinjurylawyerblog.com

Covers Chicago and Illinois injury and accident law cases, news and issues. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

Illinois Appellate Lawyer Blog http://illinoisappellatelawyerblog.com

A legal blog that covers Illinois Appellate case law , news and events dealing with appellate case law. Written by lawyer Steven R. Merican, P.C.

Illinois Car and Truck Accident Lawyer Blog
http://www.illinoiscarandtruckaccidentlawyerblog.com

Covers Illinois trucking and car accident cases, news and issues. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuseblog.com

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By lawyers Levin & Perconti.

Indiana

Indiana Injury Blog http://www.indianainjurylawblog.com

Covers car accidents and medical malpractice news, cases and issues with a focus on Indiana Law. By Theodoros & Rooth.

Kentucky

Kentucky Injury Law Blog http://www.kentuckyinjurylawblog.com

Covers injury news, insurance law, bad faith, Kentucky medical malpractice and trial practice tips. By Carl Frederick and Steve Frederick.

Maryland

Maryland Accident Law Blog http://blog.inlawfirm.com

Covers news, information, commentary and sample documents related to Maryland injury and accident law.

Maryland / DC Injury Law Blog http://attorneysforpeople.com

Covers injury and accident law news, cases and issues with a focus on Maryland and Washington DC. From the Abelson Law Firm.

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com

Covers medical malpractice, personal injury verdicts, truck accidents, and uninsured motorists. By Miller & Zois.

Michigan

Michigan Collection Law Blog http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/

Covers collection agencies, collection law firms, and debt collection. By Nitzkin & Associates.

New York

New York Employment Lawyer Blog http://newyorkemploymentlawyerblog.com

A legal blog that covers New York Employment law, news and events
dealing with Employment law. Written by Employment Lawyers at the
Ottinger Firm.

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog http://www.newyorkzoningandmunicipallawblog.com

Covers adverse possession, environmental law, municipal law, zoning
and land use. Published by Silverberg Zalantis.

Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Law Blog  http://blog.caringlawyers.com

Covers medical malpractice cases, news, and reform. By Rosen Louik &
Perry.

Tennessee

Tennessee Law Blog http://www.tennesseelawblog.com

Covers accident and injury law issues, cases and news with a focus on
Tennessee. Published by Jim Higgins of Higgins, Himmelberg &
Piliponis PLLC.

Virginia

Virginia Injury Lawyer Blog http://www.virginiainjurylawyerblog.com

Provides trial & litigation, and injury & accident news, resources
and commentary.

Washington DC

Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyer Blog  http://www.legaljuice.com

A legal blog that covers personal injury case law, news and events
dealing with injury law. Written by injury lawyers Mesirow & Stravitz.

Maryland / DC Injury Law Blog http://attorneysforpeople.com

Covers injury and accident law news, cases and issues with a focus on
Maryland and Washington DC. From the Abelson Law Firm.

Library of Congress Blog

The Library of Congress has launched a blog. Check it out. [JH]

New York Legal Update

The purpose of New York Legal Update is to cover, to the extent possible, important current developments in both civil and criminal law in New York.

From the About Page: Both substantive and procedural developments are intended to be covered. Primarily this will be accomplished by digesting recent cases in the State appellate courts. When appropriate, decisions of the Federal Courts will also be discussed. In addition, however, legislative and regulatory changes will also be covered. This service is intended to reach the legal practitioner and members of the general public seeking legal news and information about the legal process. This service is also intended to act as a forum where I and others will comment on legal developments with the intent of advocating for laws and a legal system which are less complex and better serve the interests of society.

Thomas Swartz writes for this blog. He is a 1989 graduate of Brooklyn Law School and has 14 years experience as a court attorney with the Appellate Division, Second Department. [JH]

New IP Blog from McKee, Voorhees and Sease

The McKee, Voorhees & Sease law firm this week launched Filewrapper.com, a new blog dealing with intellectual property law.  The blog is designed as an informational and educational resource about intellectual property law for our clients, other attorneys, and the public as a whole. Our goal is to provide cutting-edge information about recent developments in intellectual property law, including relevant case law updates, proposed legislation, and intellectual property law in the news.  We have also tried to provide sufficiently detailed categories for our posts so as to make finding the latest information on a particular subtopic in IP law as easy as possible. Here's the press release. [JH]

Drug and Device Law Blog

The Drug and Device Law Blog has been up for six months. It presents the personal views of two defense lawyers (Jim Beck of Dechert and Mark Herrmann of Jones Day) on issues relating to the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device product liability litigation. [JH]

New Government Documents Blog

About the blog: "This blog covers newsworthy and noteworthy government documents at all levels of government from local to international, and is managed by Kevin McClure, Government Documents Librarian for the Downtown Campus Library at the Chicago-Kent College of Law." [RJ]

New Law Blogs

Several new law blogs have come to our attention.

• Phillips & Webster's Blog (Insurance defense. By the law firm of Phillips & Webster)
• The Pseudo-Intellectual Property Blog (By Jonathan Purow, a 3L at Cardozo)
• InfoBlawg (By Fernando J. Fernández Acevedo, Spanish IP law)
• The South Carolina Construction Law Blog (By Ryan McCabe)
• Law and the Environment (By Scott D. Deatherage, Thompson & Knight L.L.P., Dallas)
• The New Carbon Cycle: Carbon Trading and Climate Change (By Scott D. Deatherage, Thompson & Knight L.L.P., Dallas)
• Pelud & Carson, LLC (Covers immigration law. By the law firm of Pelud & Carson LLC)
• Karel's Legal Blog (Emphasis on Netherlands Antilles and Aruba corporate and tax law. By Karel Frielink)

If you have a new law blog, please email a link and a brief description so we can feature it in a post. [JH]