Monthly Archives: December 2011

REINS Act a new legislative veto?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

The House recently passed a bill titled the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny or REINS Act which would require congressional approval for any regulation with projected “effects on the economy” exceeding $100 million.  The Senate still has to consider the … Continue reading →

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When is the right time to sue?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

When to sue is a sensitive topic.  There are definitely a large group of people who think there is too much litigation.  However, there are some who think there is too little litigation.  I was reminded of a debate while … Continue reading →

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Cameras in the Supreme Court

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

The debate on whether the Supreme Court should allow cameras during oral arguments is heating up with new hearings on capitol hill.  SCOTUSblog ran a story today on the issue (and was there personally to speak in favor).  The issue … Continue reading →

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Coming anti-trust concerns for e-books?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

As an early adopter of e-books, I was sad when Amazon caved to the pressure of publishers (helped by Apple) and ended lower pricing for e-books.  Amazon had capped the price of most books at $9.99 with many older books … Continue reading →

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Tax Pet Peeve – Non-Profit does not mean Tax-Exempt

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

So my sister-in-law became an owner of the Green Bay Packers today.  The team, one of the very few publicly owned, had a rare stock sale to help pay for stadium renovations (see story here).  One of the things that was noted … Continue reading →

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What’s missing at the farmer’s market?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

I love that even in December we have multiple farmer’s markets here in Sacramento.  While visiting the local markets (excellent winter oranges), I was reminded of the impacts of food safety laws. One would think that a large farmer’s market … Continue reading →

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Notability – A must have app for attorneys with iPads

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

One of the things I assumed would be a use for my iPad would be the ability to use its large touchscreen as a virtual notepad. I tried many handwriting apps but they all failed to give me anything legible. … Continue reading →

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