140 Law - Legal Headlines for June 30, 2011

Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Exclusive: S&P to deeply cut U.S. ratings if debt payment missed -http://goo.gl/Toz0n
• Chlidren's Voices in UK Family Law - http://goo.gl/Pg5ou
• Lawyers and the Media - http://goo.gl/rcz58
• Employment lawyers ponder whether Stanley Cup rioters can be fired - http://goo.gl/I97hI
• Wisconsin judicial violence allegations: Justice Prosser was asked to get help for anger, sources say - http://goo.gl/Cm45V
• Judge: Prison can forcibly medicate Loughner - http://goo.gl/rRJEH
• Do You Have a Reason for that Number? Settling Lawsuits with Better Persuasion Skills - http://goo.gl/Z2dzh
• Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms 22-Month-Notice Award for Unskilled Worker - Blakes - http://goo.gl/vPAuM
• Toddler used as weapon on Toronto streetcar - http://goo.gl/Wqebk
• Man suing Facebook loses his lawyers - CNNMoney -http://goo.gl/R3d7p
• First Party-Crossing Judge To Rule On Affordable Care Act Upholds Its Constitutionality - http://goo.gl/h0g9f
• Too many lawyers, cont’d - http://goo.gl/GlJwM
• Gay rights groups sue New Jersey for right to marry -http://goo.gl/rf6PT
• What Supreme Court Ruling on Video Games Means -http://goo.gl/yRW96
• Class action lawsuit proposed in Ontario over failed BCE takeover deal - Winnipeg Free Press - http://goo.gl/kBQBi
• NBC News: Hacker attack cripples al-Qaida on Web -http://goo.gl/EGW5N
• Mourners pay tribute to late Ontario Court Justice, George Ferguson, 87 - http://goo.gl/8vnMo
• The unfinished project of gay activism: 25 battles that remain - Xtra -http://goo.gl/Q29Gd
• Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Civil Unions - http://goo.gl/aPnaL
• High court could make gay marriage 2012 issue - http://goo.gl/F3tcd
• Supreme Court of Canada to rule on whether ISPs can be regulated under the Broadcasting Act - http://goo.gl/scSM7
• Fraudulent conveyances/preferences and limitation periods -http://goo.gl/4KJQH
• Embattled Ashley Smith coroner replaced - Toronto Star -http://goo.gl/mKYaC
• Separatist group plans to protest royal visit - http://goo.gl/FC9Et
• Birthers Sue Esquire Over Parody, Seeking More than $200 Million (Jeff Bercovici/Mixed Media) - http://goo.gl/Rgs92
• Lindsay Lohan Freed From Home Confinement - http://goo.gl/TJTyz
• Ont.Ct of Appeal - Doctors can’t pull plug on their own, must get Consent & Capacity Board approval if family disagreeshttp://goo.gl/WLDhE
• Walter Olson: An Amen for Albany - A conservative voice in favour of NY's same sex marriage legislation - WSJ.com - http://goo.gl/RHHUj
• Denmark Police Propose Ban On Anonymous Internet Use -http://goo.gl/otB1c
• Finnish court orders isps to disconnect filesharers- The Inquirer (via @bsookman) - http://goo.gl/bdgzW

Have a fun and safe long weekend! Thank you for reading our tweets.

- Rachel Spence, Law Clerk

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How (and Why) Mediation Works

An anecdotal gem from Los Angeles mediator, Victoria Pynchon:

“We’re leaving,” counsel shouted, gesturing that his client should follow...

“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I responded in the low, slow, patient tone of voice you use with over-excited children and frightened animals.

“And why do you think that?” he snarled.

“Because the first thing your client said to me was that failure here today was not an option. He’s broke. He’s nearing retirement. He’s beaten. He can’t sleep at night. He needs me to get the best deal possible and then he desperately needs to take a vacation.”

The client, who hadn’t moved a muscle since this exchange began heaved an audible sigh of relief and said to me “thank you so much. I’ve been saying that for two years and no one has ever acknowledged it before.”

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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140 Law - Legal Headlines for June 29, 2011

Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Judge Explains 150-Year Sentence for Madoff - http://goo.gl/dgS5j
• State to dead man: No need for jury duty - http://goo.gl/1Nj2L
• Tampa retiree says he lost belongings in foreclosure blunder, after bank seized, cleared wrong house - http://goo.gl/9fZzH
• The State Of Children’s Rights In America - http://goo.gl/jsqGk
• Iain Scott hired as new dean of UWO Law - http://goo.gl/fVh92
• E-reader ownership doubles in six months (Kristen Purcell/Pew Internet) - http://goo.gl/uSn8G
• Prosecutor should resign over charges against citizen for video of Rochester cops during traffic stop - http://goo.gl/yODmC
• Interview With Jurors in Rod Blagojevich Retrial - http://goo.gl/7TYKb
• Arrest Gadhafi, prosecutor tells dictator's aides - http://goo.gl/5MDqf
• Madoff surprised judge didn't call for stoning - World - CBC News:http://t.co/4KaxOGu via @AddThis
• Can ID theft victims sue? Not yet, it seems - http://goo.gl/pZosp
• Google+ launched to take on Facebook - The Guardian -http://goo.gl/v1xd5
• Tom Petty reportedly issuing cease and desist letter to Bachmann over use of ‘American Girl’ in her presidential campainhttp://goo.gl/GcGca
• Wrongly jailed B.C. man sues for compensation -http://goo.gl/oWqFN
• Bell Canada to pay $10-million fine for misleading ads -http://goo.gl/dvHwC
• Facebook Fights: When Divorces Spill Online - http://goo.gl/YpTlO
• Religious Animal Slaughter Ban Passes In The Netherlands, Kosher, Hallal Meat to be Banned? http://goo.gl/yANF1
• Rod Blagojevich sentencing: Experts weigh in on possible prison term (Annie Sweeney/Chicago Tribune) - http://goo.gl/P0Vkl

Have a wonderful day, thank you for reading our tweets!

- Rachel Spence, Law Clerk

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140 Law - Legal Headlines for June 28, 2011

Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Woman who recorded police is off the hook - http://goo.gl/Vsggl
• Former vice president of Citigroup arrested for stealing $19 million -http://goo.gl/j9R2K
• SCOTUS Wrap Up of the Term That Was - http://goo.gl/iMsOX
• Rod Blagojevich Guilty, Twitter Reacts - http://goo.gl/Jx1HC
• New York Prepares for Same-Sex Marriage Onslaught -http://goo.gl/n2yYT
• Economix: The Lawyer Surplus, State by State - http://goo.gl/ePsgg
• A Cloud Without Security Is All Fluff: Law Technology News on Dropbox Security Breach http://goo.gl/Om82x
• Court orders arrest of Gadhafi, son, key aide - http://goo.gl/DBpTE
• The history of Canada's top law firms: Big fish in a small pond -http://goo.gl/SrcSl
• TSA Stands By Pat-down Of Elderly Woman - http://goo.gl/YLHDR
• Unauthorized practice on the rise - Law Times - http://goo.gl/b5Iax
• ‘Snow White’ Cited in Scalia Opinion Striking Down Ban on Violent Video Games - http://goo.gl/FgCbR
• Blogojevich jury reaches verdict - http://goo.gl/uOebM
• Six new judicial appointments - http://goo.gl/icL2L
• Hillary Clinton backs New York gay marriage law (Jennifer Epstein/The Politico) - http://goo.gl/MtaM9
• Solicitor Negligent in Collaborative Family Law Settlement -http://goo.gl/4xpwd

Have a great day!

- Rachel Spence, Law Clerk

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140 Law - Legal Headlines for June 27, 2011

Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:

• The Ethical Issues of Personalisation Online - http://goo.gl/QVvIv
• Ontario WSIB more aggressive on return-to-work issues -http://is.gd/L0DNLc
• Back-to-work bill becomes law; mail to resume by Tuesday -http://goo.gl/Mq1qO
• Florida governor signs bill restricting access to abortions -http://goo.gl/txg9j
• In allegation of Supreme Court scuffle, Wisconsin politics hits new low | Byron York | Beltway Confidential http://t.co/nWNdtIi via
• Wis. justice accuses colleague of choking her - http://goo.gl/kekGA
• WI Justice Prosser issues denial of attack on fellow judge -http://goo.gl/6nvzV
• Jailed Ontario killer wins $6K settlement from Corrections Canada - CBC News: http://t.co/8YU1r90
• Social Influencers Shift SEO http://bit.ly/jc0KEl
• Kinsella on "Ford Nation" - Not everyone loves a parade http://t.co/ev1MRaA
• MD in trouble again for alleged sexual abuse - http://goo.gl/TMVVv
• Google investors fear long battle against feds - http://goo.gl/IMd2O
• Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2011-06-25 -http://goo.gl/1y8Xn
• History made as debate on back-to-work bill continues -http://goo.gl/PIwAU
• Wisconsin Justice Prosser allegedly grabbed another judge around the neck in argument - http://goo.gl/hLnS6
• Unpaid internships exploit young workers: lawyer - CTV.ca -http://goo.gl/XXbmB
• British teenage hacker denied bail, diagnosed with autism -http://goo.gl/xvNJl
• Wal-Mart plaintiffs seek more time to pursue cases -http://goo.gl/DcMQc
• Federal judge enjoins Indiana immigration law - http://goo.gl/qpHoi
• Can Justice David Prosser Be Removed After Alleged Assault on Fellow Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice | ThinkProgress -http://goo.gl/GRAOn
• Maryland court recognizes spousal privilege for same-sex married couple - http://goo.gl/lQauX
• Prosecutors can renege on plea bargain: Supreme Court -http://goo.gl/QeAyz
• Meet Mark Martins: the New Chief War Crimes Prosecutor at Guantanamo - http://goo.gl/gv2hB
• A chronology of events in the US legal saga of former press baron Conrad Black - CanadianBusiness.com - http://goo.gl/AqSm1
• No end in sight for NDP filibuster of bill legislating postal workers back to work - http://goo.gl/L4Rea
• Black's sentencing not surprising - Toronto Sun - http://goo.gl/87E6f
• Lawyer reprimanded for being rude, profane - Toronto Star -http://is.gd/2gtcGY
• Former colleague sues fired U of O physics professor for libel - Ottawa Citizen - http://goo.gl/iuVV8
• Comedian counters tribunal ruling with Supreme Court challenge - The Province - http://goo.gl/xyFzT
• G20 lawsuits pile up - Toronto Star - http://goo.gl/GqUMH
• Judge pulled from trial after a ruling he showed bias against defendant - Globe and Mail - http://is.gd/oRckqg
• NY governor signs same-sex marriage bill into law -http://goo.gl/RO8my

Have a great day! Thank you for taking the time to check out our tweets.

- Rachel Spence, Law Clerk

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140 Law - Legal Headlines for June 24, 2011

Here are today's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:

• U.S. judge to resentence Conrad Black - http://goo.gl/GQewx
• Former Sportsnet host Damian Goddard files human rights complaint after firing over anti-gay marriage tweets -http://goo.gl/EKcGQ
• Judges grill lawyers on summary judgment limits -http://goo.gl/zVmdl
• Should Nonlawyers Be Able to Invest in Law Firms? -http://goo.gl/ybsOS
• F.T.C. Is Said Near a Move On Google - http://goo.gl/A0GhK
• Supreme Court to decide whether Crown has right to renege on plea agreements - Montreal Gazette - http://goo.gl/iwIQM
• Toronto police were overwhelmed at G20, review reveals - Globe and Mail - http://goo.gl/yCmRX
• Black to receive 'substantial' libel settlement - http://goo.gl/cRD9x
• Chief Justice Quotes Dickens in Ruling Against Anna Nicole Smith Heirs - http://goo.gl/BkWzp
• G20 civilian review seeking internal police documents -http://goo.gl/VEA0X
• Federal Judge Rules Florida Death Penalty Procedure Is Unconstitutional - http://goo.gl/3V16v
• Stolen password search website launched - http://goo.gl/xGpzU
• New York Senators Say Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Likely See Vote Today (Igor Volsky/ThinkProgress) - http://goo.gl/INhVd
• Spammers Have No Friends - http://goo.gl/FBniU
• Supreme Court strikes down state drug data mining law -http://goo.gl/Epklm
• Conrad Black may escape more jail time Friday - CTV.ca -http://goo.gl/ZMRqB
• Top court will hear four cases related to jury-screening -http://goo.gl/PgdAq
• Ali v. Schrauwen, 2011 ONSC 2158 (Master) (Transfer of action from simplified procedure to small claims court) - http://goo.gl/uBTfh
• Dutch court acquits politician in hate speech case -http://goo.gl/JC8YT
• Law Society Treasurer Elected by Acclamation for Second Term - Marketwire (press release) - http://goo.gl/kpsJQ
• Vancouver rioters got rowdy, then got fired - thestar.com -http://goo.gl/0NJEb

Have a wonderful day! Thank you for reading our tweets.

- Rachel Spence, Toronto

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