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Toronto woman injured while typing fake profiles for dating website sues for...
Doriana Silva was allegedly given only three weeks to create 1,000 ‘fake female profiles’ to lure men to the new Brazilian Ashley Madison websiteJeffrey Lapin's insight:A Toronto woman is seeking $21...
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Judge rules that peer-to-peer file-sharing data isn’t private
A federal judge in Vermont has ruled that there should be no expectation of privacy for data shared across peer-to-peer file-sharing services. In a case centered around the detection of...
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Distracted Driver Hits Manure Trailer | Lapin Law Offices' Blogger Blog
Jeffrey Lapin of Lapin Law Offices | Lapin Law Offices' Blogger BlogJeffrey Lapin's insight:Texting driver crashes into manure trailer.Lesson: SH*T HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE DISTRACTEDSee it on Scoop.it,...
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Public Citizen Asks Online Retailer KlearGear.com To Remedy Its Retaliation...
Public CitizenJeffrey Lapin's insight:Update about: Woman gets "fined" $3500 for writing a negative, yet accurate, review.The couple is now being representing by the Public Citizen. A demand letter was...
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‘Link rot’ is degrading legal research and case cites - ABA Journal
Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Very interesting article by L. Ray Jackson (ABA Journal) about "link rot" affecting legal research and case cites. Article makes a very strong argument for judicial digital...
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What do people want in a lawyer? -AVVO Report Hot off the Press;
Consumers want a lawyer who is confident and realistic, but reality show fans want...See it on Scoop.it, via Nebraska and National Legal and Other News
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AP Exclusive: Judge says he broke ethics code - Times Leader
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge says he doesn't deserve to lose his job for commenting that a 14-year-old rape victim appeare...Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Montana District Court Judge G. Todd...
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Judge Rules that The City of Fresno CA May Be Liable for A Boy's Death In An...
“A Superior Court judge has ruled that the city of Fresno will remain a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the family of 7-year-old Donovan Maldonado, who was killed by a drunken driver while in a...
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Laurie Robbins – Google+ - LegalBegalNews Holiday Edition freaturing +Jeffrey…
“ LegalBegalNews Holiday Edition freaturing +Jeffrey Lapin with help from +Jeffery Robinette +Jesse Reiter +Steven Sweat +Dave Gormley +David…”See it on Scoop.it, via Nebraska and National Legal and...
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Group weighs ditching bar exam
Graduates of Iowa's two law schools could begin practicing law in the state soon after graduation rather than waiting until they pass the bar exam, under a proposal before the Iowa Supreme...
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Cell Phone Surveillance Costs Can Change Privacy Protections
The United States Supreme Court have held that a person does have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their public movements. However, no specific rule has been announced as to when law enforcement...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2014 | Lapin Law Offices
Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2014Some Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes that are of special significance to lawyers:“A right delayed is a right denied.”“Life’s most persistent and...
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Talk of replacing Nebraska's 'Good Life' slogan creates Facebook, Twitter...
The Nebraska Tourism Commission is in the final stages of a study to come up with a new state slogan and symbol to better promote and “brand” the state for visitors.Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Nebraska...
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20 or so apply to be newest member of Nebraska's federal bench
It will probably be months before Johanns and Fischer submit their recommendations.Jeffrey Lapin's insight:About 20 lawyers have applied to be Nebraska's newest federal judge. Article by: Joseph...
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Lawsuit Alleges NASA Is Failing To Investigate Alien Life
Read the suit in all its glory here.Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D., a self-described scientist and author, filed a Petition for a Request for a Writ of Mandamus against NASA and the...
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Kansas Lawmaker Wants Deadlines On Courts Issuing Decisions
" Kansas Senate Vice President Jeff King has offered Senate Bill 289 that, if passed and enacted, would impose time deadlines for most Kansas courts to have to issue decisions in cases. ...Jeffrey...
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Credit Card Offer Addressed To 'Lisa Is A Slut McIntire'
Another Serious "Junk" Mail ErrorA Bank of America credit card offer from the Golden Key Honor Society was addressed to “Lisa Is A Slut McIntire." Ms. McIntire is a California-based writer.Both Bank of...
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SID 2014 - Safer Internet Day
Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Today is the 11th annual Safer Internet Day (SID 2014).This year's theme is: "Let's create a better internet together."SaferInternetDay's webpage states, "We hope that, once...
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Woman claims lawyers should have told her divorce would end her marriage
A British woman attempted to sue her former lawyers for professional negligence, claiming that, alongside a number of other allegations, they failed to advise that finalising divorce proceedings would...
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President's Day 2014
Washington's Birthday aka Presidents' Day Today, February 17, 2014, is Presidents’ Day. It was originally established in 1885, and was held on February 22, to honor and recognize George Washington’s...
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Military pushes motorcycle safety, two service members died in crashes -...
Their deaths serve as a reminder of the importance of educating service members about motorcycle safety, a mission military officials have focused on in recent years in an effort to curb the number of...
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Nebraska is only the 19th-flattest state in the nation — well, that's a relief
All those folks from the coasts who think Nebraska is as flat as a pool table, it turns out, are just wrong.Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Contrary to belief, Nebraska is only the 19th flattest state...
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How to Resolve Conflict - The Lesson Law School Doesn’t Teach Lawyers
“ "Good lawyers don’t just try cases; they resolve them.” Our Charleston lawyers explain the best ways to resolve conflict by cooperative problem solving.”See it on Scoop.it, via Nebraska and National...
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30 Things You Can Do With A Law Degree
Not everyone who goes to law school, gets a law degree and even passes the bar wants to practice law. Some do it for the education and the skills law school can teach you for many other types of...
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Lance Armstrong loses bid to have lawsuit dismissed
A federal judge has denied Lance Armstrong's request to dismiss a $100 million fraud lawsuit filed against him last year by the U.S. government.Jeffrey Lapin's insight:The federal government's, on...
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'Dating Naked' cast member sues after crotch-blur fail
VH1 looked more like the Playboy Channel when they accidentally aired an uncensored crotch shot during an episode of the reality show “Dating Naked,” a star of the show claims in a new lawsuit....
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California Businesses Liable For Limiting Negative Reviews
California will become the first state that will impose civil penalties for businesses that include non-disparagement clauses, which are those that limit or prohibit negative reviews by customers. The...
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Fitbit Data Now Being Used In The Courtroom
WearablIn a first known case, a woman is using data from her fitness tracker in a personal injury claim. Lawyers say the same data could be used against clients too.Jeffrey Lapin's insight:Interesting...
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USA v. Daniel Gatson, et. al.
Jeffrey Lapin's insight:New Jersey United States District Court judge upholds police creation of a fake Instagram account to gain access to accused's Instagram's photos.From Court's Opinion (page...
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Happy Arbor Day
By: Jeffrey Lapin of Lapin Law OfficesJeffrey Lapin's insight:Happy Arbor Day!See it on Scoop.it, via Nebraska and National Legal and Other News
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