US politics
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4 months agoAftershocks of Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases
The recent Supreme Court decision expands presidential power, impacting executive authority significantly.
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Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 months agoOne Threatened Supreme Court Precedent Ties the Fates of LGBTQ+ People and Immigrants Inextricably
Plyler v. Doe protects undocumented students' access to education, vital for individual and democratic development.
The case is under threat, with states advancing measures to restrict educational access for undocumented students.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 months agoOne Threatened Supreme Court Precedent Ties the Fates of LGBTQ+ People and Immigrants Inextricably
Plyler v. Doe protects undocumented students' access to education, vital for individual and democratic development.
The case is under threat, with states advancing measures to restrict educational access for undocumented students.
fromBay Area Real Estate Law Blog
1 year agoRecent Appellate Decisions Hold COVID-19 Not Force Majeure Event for Nonpayment of Rent
The COVID-19 pandemic tested the application of legal theories, particularly the Force Majeure clause in commercial leases, as tenants sought to avoid rent obligations.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks agoDan Siegel, celebrated Bay Area civil rights lawyer who led People's Park protests, dies at 79
Siegel, accused in the aftermath of inciting a riot, later had his license to practice law denied by the State Bar of California. He successfully sued, taking the case to the state Supreme Court and winning. The case set an important precedent for determining the moral character of attorneys.
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Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months agoThe Return of a Mandate on Patent Infringement Precludes Further Consideration of Issues Actually Decided
District courts cannot reconsider issues already decided by appellate courts without specific instructions when the case is remanded.
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months agoThe Return of a Mandate on Patent Infringement Precludes Further Consideration of Issues Actually Decided
District courts cannot reconsider issues already decided by appellate courts without specific instructions when the case is remanded.
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US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months agoHow Trump's EPA hopes to avoid greenhouse gas regulations
The EPA's endangerment findings on greenhouse gases have led to no regulations, reflecting ongoing complexities in climate policy.
The Supreme Court's reluctance to overturn previous rulings on greenhouse gas regulations indicates a nuanced legal landscape.
US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months agoHow Trump's EPA hopes to avoid greenhouse gas regulations
The EPA's endangerment findings on greenhouse gases have led to no regulations, reflecting ongoing complexities in climate policy.
The Supreme Court's reluctance to overturn previous rulings on greenhouse gas regulations indicates a nuanced legal landscape.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 months agoWhy Distance Is Not Quite a Dead Issue in Trademark Litigation
The Fourth Circuit ruled that service mark owners can sue for infringement even when geographically distant, highlighting the influence of national competition in today's market.
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