Intellectual Property Law

Research report on U.S. electrical distribution network power outages
Utility Automation & Engineering T&D: "The Exacter 20,000-Mile Survey shows that failing electrical distribution equipment may be much worse than...

Attorneys and Disasters
It’s interesting to be involved with a firm whose main office is in downtown Cedar Rapids. We are currently trying to plan for power outages and such. If the power goes out, we lose access to our server, which means no email and no phones...

Power Outage in Florida
From the Associated Press via Yahoo! News: "Power back on after outages hit Fla.," by Jessica Gresko--A problem with Florida's electrical grid caused a nuclear plant to automatically shut down Tuesday and intermittently cut power to up to 3 million people from Daytona Beach through the Florida Keys...

Kicked by Ike
We hate Ike! Serves us right for gloating about how Ohio is a hurricane-free zone. Actually, it's not: high winds Sunday (no rain at all, just wind) caused massive power outages in our area...

No Chinese Hackers Found in Florida Outage Either
A recent report from the National Journal cited computer security executives and U.S. intelligence officials blaming Chinese government hackers for two major U.S. power outages. We already debunked the claim with respect to the massive 2003 northeast blackout...

LBA: Oct. 3 Blood Drive - 9/11 Memorial
From LBA eBrief:Support the American Red Cross 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive Join us on Friday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LBA Bar Center (600 W. Main St.) for our annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive...

Mitchell Report Summary
Report on Steroid Drug Use in Major League Baseball by Senator George Mitchell

Power of Attorney and Living Wills for the aged
Options for caring for aging parents

Estate Planning
Documents: durable power of attorney, living will, letter of instruction, and insurance trust

Grandparents Visitation Rights
Every state lets elderly grandparents petition to visit grandchildren

Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
Laws effecting the elderly

Truth In Lending Act
Consumer Loans and Consumer Credit Protection Act

Online Ticket Vendor
Buying Tickets Online That Never Arrive

Bank Website Security
New Report Finds Widespread Flaws

Operating Room Fires
Hundreds Injured During Surgery, New Report Shows

Tree Stands
Ardisam Inc. pays $420,000 settlement for failing to report defective product to government officials.

Hospira AC Power Cord Recall
Hospira AC Power Cord Recall

Kimkins
alleging false advertising of online dieting.