Navigation The court kicks off Term 2022 with arguments next month in the Andy Warhol fair-use case. Multiple life science companies are also asking the court to take up their patent cases, while a case on trademark extraterritoriality appears destined for certiorari. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Author Archives
Unwed Biological Father's Due Process Rights Violated for Denying Paternity Petition, High Court Holds
“As the Court explained in Lehr, where a relationship is established between father and child that ‘demonstrates a full commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood’ the Constitution protects that relationship,” Justice Robyn Brody wrote for the unanimous panel. “‘But the mere existence of a biological link does not merit equivalent constitutional protection.’” Click Here […]
3rd Circ. Sides With American Airlines Over Firing of Employee for Racially Insensitive Facebook Posts
“As Koslosky points to no evidence of pretext, we are thus left with one conclusion: American fired her because her racially insensitive social media posts violated its policies and generated an outcry from employees and customers alike,” stated Judge Thomas L. Ambro. “Because this is a legitimate justification for her ouster, we are not persuaded […]
Early Decision Programs Pose Risks to Applicants and Law Schools Alike
“If admitted, you will get early confirmation of where you will be going to law school,” said Dave Killoran, chief executive officer of PowerScore Test Preparation, “but is that really all that valuable?” Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Bar Confirms Investigation Into Two Prominent Trial Lawyers
The state bar said it’s disclosing a probe of Mark Geragos and Brian Kabateck “for protection of the public.” Geragos accused the bar of “deflecting” from recent legislative criticism of the agency’s priorities. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Indiana Law Requiring Burial, Cremation of Fetal Tissue Burdens Patients' Religious and Moral Beliefs, Federal Judge Says
“Today’s ruling is a potent reminder that people do not lose cherished rights under the First Amendment the moment they become pregnant and a victory for those seeking and providing vital pregnancy care,” Rupali Sharma, senior counsel and director at the Lawyering Project, said in a statement Tuesday regarding Young’s ruling. “Hoosiers will not sit […]
How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 4 — Retaining Talent: How Big Law, Young Lawyers, and Legal Tech Come Together
If you’re not doing right by your lawyers, there’s never been a better time to open your own law firm. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Federal Judge Takes Aim at Legal Process for Targeting Counterfeit Merchandisers
The rebound in concert tours and ticket revenues as 2022 has unfolded gives the live events industry hope for a strong 2023, too. For many tours, though, it’s income from merchandise that makes the tour profitable. Thus, the rise in the number of artists touring also means a parallel resurgence in the activities of counterfeit-merchandise […]
David Boies: 'Who Gets to Decide What the Righteous Causes Are?'
“When we began to say only people that are minimally acceptable get legal representation, the problem with that is who gets to determine who’s minimally acceptable,” Boies said. Click Here To Read The Full Article
How to Make It: Gen Z and the Legal Profession, Part 3 — Making Sure Your Firm's Diversity Initiative Is Not Shortsighted
I don’t think we’ve seen the last of this struggle, but I do think we’re going to see law firms that “get it” and excel. Click Here To Read The Full Article