The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is designed to ensure public access to government records. But should inmate FOIA requests be honored to the same extent? Connecticut is at the center of a heated debate around whether state law should allow prison inmates to access to personal information, whi ...

In todays culture of pink ribbons, yellow bracelets, and fundraising walks, it is not hard to imagine the multitude of ways an employer might learn about the genetic test or manifestation of a disease by a family member. Loved ones often become involved with organizations specific to the disease of ...

British-born Stan Brock is the founder of Remote Area Medical (RAM), a non-profit health care company that has helped organize volunteer physicians, eye doctors, dentists and support staff to set up weekend-long events in large venues that offer vital health care services to the poor and uninsured. ...

Here's some food for thought: A multi-millionaire who dies today in the US might not have to pay any estate tax. There may have been a silent and temporary estate tax repeal this year. Now, if you're thinking about drafting some estate planning documents, you might be left scratching your head. D ...

  In  CITIZENS UNITED v. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION issued in late January, the U.S. Supreme Court indicated that the government has a very difficult burden to overcome before they can limit and punish free political speech. In this case the Supreme Court invalidated campaign finance laws that proh ...

Diane Karpman, a legal ethics expert, has the following reminders for “tuning up” attorney-client retention agreements: Lawyers should consult the State Bar fee forms on the California State Bar website, because they represent the “gold standard”—tested, blessed and familiar to fee arbitrat ...

Now, having gotten that out of the way (unbidden), on to a few brief, and probably socially unacceptable, words about a Congressman and Ex-Marine who passed away yesterday: John Murtha. In the interest of time, space, and not prolonging nausea, I won’t delve into this corrupt late Congressman& ...

Judge Vaughn Walker, the presiding judge in the trial over California’s Prop 8, has been outed by the San Francisco Chronicle.  “The biggest open secret in the landmark trial over same-sex marriage being heard in San Francisco is that the federal judge who will decide the case, Chief U.S ...

Campbell v. Campbell;;2006-CA-001803-MR and 2006-CA-001827-MR Issue:; Arbitration of family law cases Published:;; Reversing and Remanding with Directions County: Jefferson ; Ex-Husband and Ex-Wife appealed and cross-appealed, on substantive grounds, Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law a ...

Winter conditions can make travel along Arkansas roads dangerous. The Arkansas Highway Department recommends that motorists stay off Arkansas roads during ice and snow storms. However, sometimes that is not an option for some people. The following winter driving tips were listed on the Department' ...